Chapter 10: Retreat after success

For the end of 2006, the entire domestic steel industry was definitely a major event.

On November 22, Jinghua Iron and Steel Group signed a restructuring agreement with Tang Steel Group, officially kicking off the wave of integration of the domestic steel industry; on November 28, Baosteel and Handan Steel signed a restructuring agreement to determine the division of two major steel enterprises in Hebei, central, southern and northern Hebei.

Although Anben Steel was listed as early as August 2005, the merger of Anben Steel has not made any substantial progress and is more formal, which also makes the central government quite dissatisfied with this. In 2006, Jinghua Steel merged Tang Steel Group and Baosteel merged Hangang Steel clearly defined the transition period, requiring that enterprise mergers must enter true integration.

However, all this news is far less than the establishment of Xinqilu Steel Group. On December 8, Xinqilu Steel Group announced its establishment. Juzhou Steel and Qilu Steel, which have been formed jointly, merged and reorganized to form Xinqilu Steel Group, among which Jugang holds a controlling position.

This is the first time for domestic large private steel enterprises to merge large state-owned steel enterprises, which caused great shock at home and abroad. One week before the two major enterprises, Jigang, and Laigang, announced the suspension of major events, announced the stocks of the two enterprises' stocks were all red in the stock market, with the increase of as much as 33.8% and 34.6% in a week.

At the listing ceremony that day, member of the *** Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier Su Juehua of the State Council, Director of the National Development and Reform Commission Zeng Quanjun, Guo Daocheng of the Qilu Provincial Party Committee, and Zhang Guanglan, Governor of Zhang Guanglan attended the listing ceremony.

With the continuous restructuring of these three major steel groups, domestic steel giants have also realized the urgency of the problem. Within a few days, Shagang, Wuhan Iron and Steel, etc. have issued their own plans. The most eye-catching one is the merger and restructuring of Shagang and Fuxing Stegosaurus, a subsidiary of Fuxing Group. The joint efforts of these two private enterprises in the East China region have also attracted countless attention. The trends of Nangang, Hangzhou Iron and Ninggang in the region have become the biggest targets, especially Baosteel has thrown hydrangeas to Hangzhou Iron and Ninggang.

The restructuring negotiations between Wuhan Iron and Steel, Ma Steel, Hesteel and Changgang have also surfaced, and the entire China's steel industry has set off an unprecedented climax of restructuring.

"It's a good job!" Liu Daoyuan clapped Zhao Guodong's shoulder heavily and picked up a glass of wine with a smile on his face. "Guodong, I'll give you a glass. I've heard Vice Premier Su and I talk about this work of steel industry integration several times. I felt it was quite difficult. After several discussions and research by the central government, it was unable to make a conclusion. This involved many problems involving state-owned enterprises and private enterprises, central and local governments, as well as upstream and downstream industrial chains. I didn't expect it to be done in your hands in the end! It's worth it!"

Zhao Guodong quickly picked up the wine glass and said respectfully: "Brother Liu, don't say that, how can I have such great ability? That's all the decision of the central government has made up its mind and set the tone. At most, I'm just running errands. Moreover, I can't say that I'm done now, but I just started it."

"Guodong, don't be too humble. Everything is difficult at the beginning. The most difficult thing to start with the integration of the steel industry is to start the first shot! Industrial integration involves a game of many interests. Not to mention the steel industry as a basic industry, even the integration of phosphate ore resources in Qiannan has made me whiter. This is a work promoted by the provincial government. I just care more about it. I have a deep understanding of the depth of the water here. You are not easy to fight this battle, I know it!" Liu Daoyuan shook his head and said very well.

Zhao Guodong also felt a little emotional in his heart. From March to the National Development and Reform Commission, even if the integration of the steel industry was in his hands, it was not only that Vice Premier Su Juehua had to ask about it from time to time, but even Vice Premier Qian Yue had to ask about it personally. During this period, there were even two direct reports to the Prime Minister. Not to mention anything else, but it was worth it to have a familiar face among several leaders during this period.

Everyone knows that this is not easy to do well. Just choose two pilot provinces and it is a big deal. One integration plan is discussed and research, investigation, dialogue, discussion and communication, and all kinds of martial arts are all made. It can be said that the energy spent on this work is much more than the effort spent on all other work.

Especially from September to December, during these four months, other jobs can only be said to be taken away, and they are all focused on this work. It has only come to an end and has a good start. As for what to do later, it will rain and mother wants to get married, no one can tell.

If the integration of the steel industry in Hebei is still leveraging its strength and cleverly using the power of central enterprises to guide the integration of steel in the two major sectors of Hebei, Central, South and North, and the progress is relatively smooth, then the integration of the steel industry in Qilu is undoubtedly a real hard bone.

Just to match the bridge between Juzhou Steel and Qilu Steel Group, Zhao Guodong fled to Qilu no less than five times, went to Juzhou no less than three times, and hosted a coordination meeting and symposium in Jiyang for as many as seven or eight times, and even stayed in Jiyang for a week, which made him feel a bit like the director of the Qilu Provincial Development and Reform Commission.

But the emperor pays off. The pilot project in Qilu has finally entered the formality. The plan to merge Juzhou Steel and Qilu Steel into the new Qilu Steel Group has finally been finalized.

It took a whole week just to solve the price between the two listed companies under the old Qilu Steel and Juzhou Steel Co., Ltd. and Juzhou Steel Co., Ltd. in order to convince the public shareholders of the two listed companies, Zhao Guodong also showed up in public and made a statement. At the same time, he had to convince Juzhou Steel to look at the long-term and make some concessions in the face of this rare strategic opportunity, laying a good public foundation for future development.

"Brother Liu, the integration of the steel industry is related to my country's future long-term development strategy. How to achieve scale advantages and establish a modern enterprise system, and also consider product structure complementarity and industrial chain bridging. There are many problems involved in the middle. I can say that although the current integration plan is what we think is the best, there are still many problems in the middle, and many problems will also emerge with the pace of integration. This needs to be solved one by one in the future in the process of integration." Zhao Guodong thought for a while before saying: "I think as long as you act according to the laws of the market economy, even if there are problems and difficulties, it can be solved and overcome."

Liu Daoyuan looked at the man sitting at the dinner table and talking and giving advice. Can you imagine that he was just a police officer in a police station more than ten years ago? And now, it is only a short gap with himself. The deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, every item that flows from him plays an important role in the development of a place. Can you imagine it?

Even though he thought that this guy was not a person in the pool, he could never imagine that his situation was so extraordinary that he reached the peak ten years ago.

No wonder Qian Yue and Su Juehua are so optimistic about him. They can shoulder the burden of steel industry integration and really promote this work. This alone is enough to boast about being proud.

After a few glasses of wine, Zhao Guodong was also a little tired and excited.

The work of integrating the steel industry has made a good start in one's own hands, and there are still many work later. However, as long as this work is promoted, it will never stop like a wheel of history, and it is even more impossible to turn back. The two typical examples that can basically include the current domestic steel industry form have started, so other provinces and cities can also promote integration in this work according to this article.

Zhao Guodong can expect this result when he draws the bow without turning back.

"Guodong, as you said, the integration of the steel industry has come to an end. Even if it cannot be said to be over, the main work for you is over. The following is more about integrating the company's own affairs. Which work are you planning to promote next?" Liu Daoyuan asked with a quips and smile.

"Brother Liu, are you in a mess? The daily work in the commission is as complicated as it is. The central work depends on the overall arrangements of the above and the commission. Where can I make the decision?" Zhao Guodong pondered for a moment, "Some things I want to do, but the conditions are not yet mature, and some are difficult to solve under the current system. I can only do some preliminary work, such as doing research, writing some articles, and brewing."

Liu Daoyuan nodded slightly. This is a manifestation of maturity. Overestimating one's ability is a sad thing. Don't think that if you have a job, you can think that other jobs can be handled in the same way, and problems can be solved easily. China's national conditions and each job has its own differences, so you can weigh it.

"It seems that you are very satisfied with your current job. You are planning to set up camp in the Development and Reform Commission?" Liu Daoyuan asked inadvertently.

Zhao Guodong glanced at Liu Daoyuan, as if he was trying to figure out the meaning of the other party's words, "Brother Liu, I have only been to the Development and Reform Commission for less than a year, so I can't talk about setting up camp, right? But staying here can indeed learn a lot of new things, which is difficult to get in touch with when working in the local area. To be honest, I cherish this opportunity very much."
Chapter completed!