Song Jiefang was most concerned about substantive issues and asked.

"Mr. Huang, how much cost can be saved by replacing it with a self-produced control panel?"

"It's not too much, more than two hundred yuan!"

Qian Guodong was deliberately surprised and said: "It's quite a lot. One hundred thousand air conditioners is more than 20 million. This money is enough to open another 'Dongfang Red Cloth Factory'."

His own people are different. Qian Guodong has always believed that his family and Huang Han's family are the strongest, so of course he wants to cheer for Huang Daozhou.

He also specifically cited tangible examples to prove the great benefits created by the localization of control panels completed by "Full Force Enterprise" under the leadership of Huang Daozhou.

When Qian Guodong said this, all the county leaders were really replaced and they all clicked their tongues.

They all believe that technological innovation is too important. One panel technology is worth a large state-owned factory in Sanshui County.

Qin Kunlun said: "When I mentioned the Dongfanghong Cloth Factory, I remembered that more than one person told me that the equipment of the Dongfanghong Cloth Factory has long been outdated.

If we don’t introduce equipment modification and upgrading, ‘Dongfanghong Cloth Factory’ will face an existential crisis within three years!”

Qian Guodong is in charge of the industry in Sanshui County, and he knows best the current situation of factories, large and small, in the county.

He said: "'Dongfanghong Cloth Factory' issued a report requesting industrial upgrading and the introduction of equipment, but it was impossible to obtain approval!"

"Why?"

"If the transformation and upgrading is completed, too much equipment needs to be imported. Dongfanghong Cloth Factory has inquired about the price of these equipment, which is as high as more than 20 million US dollars!"

"This is too outrageous. I remember that in recent years, the annual profit and tax of Dongfanghong Cloth Factory was only about 2 million yuan.

If we spend 20 million US dollars on renovation and upgrading, wouldn’t it take us a hundred years to earn back the investment?” Magistrate Ma said.

Song Jiefang is a famous college student. Of course, he understands that technology is the primary productive force. He has indeed read a lot of relevant information about textile machinery.

He said: "That's not how the account is calculated! After completing the transformation and upgrading, the products have become more competitive, the price has been significantly reduced, the production cost has been increased several times, and the output value has been increased several times! The profit should be doubled several times."

"These are all estimates! There is also the risk of taking the wrong path, unsaleable products, and lost investment!" County Magistrate Ma still insisted on his opinion.

In the early days of reform and opening up, embarrassing incidents of domestic companies being cheated by foreign capitalists frequently occurred, and it was not uncommon to spend foreign exchange to buy back outdated equipment.

Song Jiefang is a pragmatic person and did not refute, saying: "This cannot be ruled out. Who can say the best about business behavior?"

Qin Kunlun said: "Of course there are risks in investment, and we should take necessary risks, but it is absolutely impossible to invest more than 20 million US dollars in the 'Dongfang Red Cloth Factory'."

Qian Guodong said: "That's right. If you really have so much US dollars, why not invest in 'Fuji Enterprise'? Even if you invest in 'Huinong Group', 'Kuaizaifeng Electrical Appliance Factory' is better than investing in 'Dongfanghong Cloth Factory'"

'A good deal!'

Song Jiefang said: "Where can we approve such a large amount of technical transformation funds? This has to be submitted to the province for approval.

I guess the 'Dongfanghong Cloth Factory' is just showing its attitude and has no hope at all."

Qian Guodong said: "The transformation and upgrading of the textile industry basically involves replacing old equipment with the latest imported goods. It is true that the problem cannot be solved by spending a small amount of money.

In Guangdong and Shenzhen, foreign investors directly bring equipment in as joint ventures or sole proprietorships.

When their output increases, our ‘Dongfanghong Cloth Factory’, ‘Shengli Spinning Factory’, ‘Guanghua Knitwear Factory’, etc. will all face operational difficulties!”

Song Jiefang said: "We can't wait for the company to fail before seeking medical treatment urgently. We must make plans in advance and seeking joint ventures is a good way out.

As long as they can bring in the most advanced equipment, everything will be easy to negotiate."

Qin Kunlun said: "It is true, Ms. Qin Shujie, the employer representative of 'Huamei Feng', is an enthusiastic person.

She has helped our county negotiate several joint ventures, County Magistrate Ma, you should take the initiative to contact them!"

Political wisdom is a must. Qin Kunlun certainly knew that the relationship between Qin Shujie and the Huang Han family was unusual.

Therefore, he deliberately did not hand over this matter to Qian Guodong, Chen Yihua, Xu Muguang and other members of the Standing Committee who were closely related to Huang Han's family.

Instead, let County Magistrate Ma handle this matter!

Only by supporting both families with one hand will there be no problems. Qin Kunlun did the right thing.

County Magistrate Ma said: "I will call Ms. Qin Shujie tomorrow. She is so capable. She will definitely be able to attract foreign investment to our county!"

Qian Guodong deliberately reminded: "Ms. Qin Shujie has a good character. I can conclude that she is patriotic and reliable in her work. It is impossible for her to help foreign capitalists deceive people.

To be honest, there are many "fake foreign devils" now who are worse than foreign devils, and many state-owned enterprises have been cheated!"

County Magistrate Ma said: "I have also heard about many state-owned units being deceived. If you don't know the leader very well, you will definitely treat it carefully and you won't be fooled by other people's empty words!"

"Yes! If you don't see the rabbit, don't let the eagle fly. When talking about a joint venture, you have to know one thing. Either you can see the equipment or you can see the foreign exchange. If you want us to take the money or provide the goods first, there is no way!"

Song Jiefang said: "Old Qian, this is all based on experience, I agree."

At this time Huang Han came. He knew clearly that the people invited today were all county standing committee members, but he still called Cheng Shengli.

In order to avoid the embarrassment of Cheng Shengli, I waited until he walked in with him.

You must use your influence. Cheng Shengli is already the top leader of the Transportation Bureau and has achieved results, so he deserves to be promoted.

Huang Han deliberately sat down with him to show his support for him.

"Hello everyone, it seems we are late!"

Qin Kunlun laughed loudly and said: "It's good to know. I'll punish myself with three cups later. I'll sit on my side. There's a seat here."

There is a tacit understanding between people who support him. As soon as Cheng Shengli appeared, Qin Kunlun's heart immediately became clear. Saying this also made his attitude clear.

Cheng Shengli shook hands with everyone, and Qian Guodong even joked with him.

When everyone gathered, the hot dishes began to be served.

Everyone greeted each other, chatted about the situation this afternoon, and after two or three drinks, we began to discuss substantive issues.

What charity should the proceeds from this "Passionate Sanshui Party" be used for?"

There are different opinions, each has its own opinions, and each has its own reasons.

Huang Han only suggested it and was not prepared to stick to it.

He proposed to build a cultural district, starting from Beiwan River to Dongwan River to Bakou, including Dongyue Temple and Experimental Primary School, which has always been the old city of Sanshui County.

Most of the buildings here are left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Originally, Dongyue Temple was destroyed and only the ancient stage was left. Now it has not only not been demolished, but has been restored as before and has become a tourist attraction.

After the Grain Bureau built an office building on West Street in response to the county's call, the old address near the Dongwan River was not handed over to the county and has now become a compound.

The dozens or hundreds of properties in this area do not belong to the Grain Bureau, but should belong to the county. Most of them are confiscated enemy property, and some are ownerless properties.

Because this was the red light district of Sanshui County before liberation, with gambling houses, opium dens, and the largest brothel at that time, "He Feng Pavilion". It is said that this name was given by a famous artist.

At that time, as I was standing on the second floor of the "Hefeng Pavilion" and leaning on the window sill, I had a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Dongwan River not far away. The lotus root fields were full of lotus flowers, and the wind carried water vapor and the fragrance of lotus flowers.

How can it be possible for the people's government to tolerate pornography, gambling and drugs when it is in charge?

Some of the partisans in Sanshui County fled, and some of them were suppressed as counterrevolutionaries.

In the 1950s, "He Feng Pavilion" was turned into a grain bureau. Several two-story brick and wood structures here were quite distinctive, but the original tracks were also destroyed.

Those buildings are still there today, but they are in a state of disrepair.

Huang Han explained everything about his idea, and Qian Guodong and Xu Muguang were immediately interested.

It is absolutely possible to restore the houses in North Street, Dongyue Temple, Hefeng Pavilion, Beiwanhe, and Dongwanhe to the old ones, restore the original granite roads of the streets, and form a good place with winding paths leading to seclusion!

But what about the residents?

There are four or five narrow mashi streets with a total length of six or seven miles. The residents on both sides of the street were relocated and all of them were restored to the lattice shop front houses of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties.

This kind of house is rented to small traders at low prices. Some of them open small shops selling small commodities and folk specialty products, and some open snack bars and small restaurants with local characteristics.

Huang Han talked about the future practice of building cultural districts in various places twenty years in advance.

Qin Kunlun and Song Jiefang, who were originally not very interested, also became interested.

Huang Handao: "Our county has an industrial foundation and a commercial foundation. It is far from enough to just have the 'Grand View Garden', Dongyue Temple, and the South Street Scenic Area.

Creating a cultural district so that outsiders can spend half a day here will not only increase the popularity of our county, but also increase tourism revenue."

Huang Han knew very well from the experience gained and lost in later generations that engaging in tourism solely for the sake of tourism would inevitably be inherently deficient. The development of tourism must be based on the development of industry and commerce.

When tourists come to Sanshui County, they can not only eat, drink and have fun, but also buy all kinds of products, which is attractive.

Moreover, the tourism industry is too seasonal. The city itself has no strength and popularity. Just maintaining tourist facilities will consume a lot of costs.

Qin Kunlun said: "It doesn't cost much to repair those houses. The government is responsible for relocating the residents and it can be done. With two to three million, it should be able to repair an old neighborhood of 30,000 to 40,000 square meters. I think it can be done!"

Huang Handao: "I am just providing an idea for everyone's reference. The county will decide whether to do it or not."

Qin Kunlun said: "Now we are short of a member of the Standing Committee. Let's take a vote."

Qian Guodong, Xu Muguang, Chen Yihua immediately raised their hands, Qin Kunlun and Song Jiefang also raised their hands, plus Huang Daozhou, more than half of them.

County Magistrate Ma expressed his support without hesitation, and the other three certainly would not foolishly sing the opposite.

Huang Han sighed in his heart. The vote in this case was actually meaningless. Fortunately, this was a good thing and was conducive to the development of Sanshui County.

Having decided to do charity work, everyone started talking about the title songs of the four "Passionate Sanshui Galas" this year.

He also talked about his experience in caring about the re-employment of laid-off workers this afternoon.

Huang Han was very interested and asked a lot of details. He learned that the county leaders had jointly decided to completely eliminate the loss-making units by the end of this year and solve some half-baked units that had basically no profit.
To be continued...