Qi Ruicang's words, everyone naturally took it as a deaf ear and wouldn't care. Just kidding, with the support of the National Women's Federation and the Ministry of Finance's contribution, who would refuse such a good thing? Qi Ruicang, as the soon-to-be-appointed deputy director of the Yubei City Investment Promotion Bureau, cannot turn away such a project that has been sent for nothing. It is true that he believes in a free economy, but he is not so extreme that he will not sacrifice the interests of Yubei for the sake of his beliefs.

Pan Caishan and Zhang Yue were also very happy. What they were still struggling about just now, Yu Rui and Xie Keli helped them solve it lightly. The National Women's Federation came forward to organize these 100 domestic companies, not only to provide a name issue, but also to have all kinds of tangible and intangible support in the future. The laid-off female workers in Yuzhong are scattered, and it is difficult for them to join forces to start a company. With the Women's Federation taking the lead, it is different, and perhaps a group of cadres can be transferred from where to solve the problem of a group of dragons without a leader in one fell swoop.

Recognizing the energy of Feng Xiaochen's classmates, Pan Caishan did not hesitate any longer, and immediately picked up the phone and asked his subordinates to arrange a banquet. He had also said before that he would personally pay out of his pocket to entertain everyone, but that was somewhat polite, and even he didn't take it seriously. But at this point, he is no longer a fake, but really wants to entertain this group of people, because he knows that any of these people can bring great benefits to Yuzhong.

The banquet was set up in the original Yuzhong canteen, and now it has been acquired by a catering company from other places and has become a somewhat high-grade hotel. As for the expenses of the banquet, naturally it will not be borne by Pan Caishan personally, and the reception of Director Wang of the Planning Commission, Minister Yu of the Women's Federation, and others is a legitimate official business.

The group walked out of the office building and walked towards the hotel with a smile. Pan Caishan and Zhang Yue accompanied Yu Rui and Xie Keli to the front, discussing the establishment of a housekeeping company and other possible support projects. Ding Shikuan and Qi Ruicang walked in the middle, and the topic they talked about was a little profound, it was the world of scholars, and mortals were not interested in paying attention to it. At the end were Feng Xiaochen and Wang Zhenbin.

"Xiao Feng, after a long time, I'm a white eater, you won't blame me. Wang Zhenbin said to Feng Xiaochen with a smile. His words sounded like an apology, but there was no hint of embarrassment in his tone.

Feng Xiaochen heard some different meanings from Wang Zhenbin's tone, so he said tentatively: "How is this possible, you are a member of the State Planning Commission, and any hair you pluck is thicker than our thighs, I don't believe that Brother Wang will come to the younger brother empty-handed." ”

Feng Xiaochen's guess is reasonable. Yu Rui and Xie Keli either came with projects or money, and Wang Zhenbin, as the eldest brother in the class and an official of the State Planning Commission with the most power, would definitely be embarrassed to come with other classmates if he didn't bring anything.

However, Wang Zhenbin did not say his intentions in front of everyone, which shows that the things he brought are a little sensitive, so he can only communicate with Feng Xiaochen in private first, which is why Feng Xiaochen chose to walk with Wang Zhenbin in the end.

Sure enough, hearing Feng Xiaochen's words, Wang Zhenbin smiled and said, "It can't be regarded as completely empty-handed, I have a business in my hand, but the difficulty of this business is not ordinary, I'm worried about whether you can take it down." ”

"What kind of business?" Feng Xiaochen asked.

Wang Zhenbin looked at the person walking in front, and then lowered his voice and said, "Have you heard about the country's upcoming West-East Gas Transmission Project?"

"I've heard of it. Feng Xiaochen responded.

The earliest concept of west-to-east gas transmission was to transport natural gas found in the western Tarim Basin, Qaidam Basin, Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Basin, and Sichuan-Chongqing Basin to the economically developed east through pipelines.

In the early 90s, there was only one prototype of the West-East Gas Transmission Project, and there was not much discussion in the outside world. However, Feng Xiaochen, as a traverser, was more concerned about this matter, so as soon as Wang Zhenbin mentioned it, he could say it.

Wang Zhenbin was not surprised, in his mind, Feng Xiaochen, as a cadre in the equipment industry, has a better understanding of the country's key construction projects, which is also reasonable. He said: "The west-to-east gas pipeline is thousands of kilometers long, in addition to the main network, there is also a branch pipe network, and we have preliminary estimates that more than 100 compressor stations at all levels need to be built. The core equipment of the compressor station is the gas compressor, which is almost blank in our country at present. ”

"Do you want Yu to rebuild the gas compressor?" Feng Xiaochen reacted immediately, Wang Zhenbin told him such a long list of content, obviously not for small talk. Since Wang Zhenbin said that he was here to help him, this matter is of course related to Yuzhong.

"In the late 70s, our country imported gas compressor technology from Italy, including a full set of patents for design and manufacturing. However, although we have completed the introduction of gas compressors suitable for long-distance natural gas transportation, they have not been put into production and application, and this technology is basically idle. Wang Zhenbin said.

Feng Xiaochen asked: "Which company was the one who received these technologies at that time?"

Wang Zhenbin pointed to the ground with his finger and smiled without saying a word.

"You mean, it's Yuzhong?" Feng Xiaochen was stunned, this was something he didn't know.

Wang Zhenbin said: "That's right, it's Yuzhong." Many people have forgotten about this matter, but last time the Planning Commission convened industry experts to hold a seminar to discuss the matter of natural gas compressor units, an old comrade mentioned this matter. Later, I checked the archives and determined that it was Yuzhong who was responsible for introducing this technology at that time, and it cost millions of dollars before and after. ”

"It's not a lot. Feng Xiaochen said.

Wang Zhenbin said: "It's really not much. At that time, there were some international political reasons, and the Italian side was willing to make overtures to us, so it was more generous in terms of technology transfer. However, because our industrial base at that time was limited, the quality of the compressors produced by the imported technology could not meet the design requirements, and the number of long-distance natural gas compressors needed by the country was very limited, so this technology was shelved. ”

"Damn, I didn't even know that. Feng Xiaochen said with some annoyance.

Wang Zhenbin said: "I can't blame you for this, I suspect that Director Pan and Director Zhang don't know about this situation." ”

Feng Xiaochen nodded and said, "I guess it's the same." This matter can only be understood by the old people in Yuzhong, and I don't know how many old people who participated in the introduction work at that time can be left. ”

Wang Zhenbin said: "Let me give you a thorough explanation, according to the calculations of the research department of our Planning Commission, the investment in the compressor of the West-East Gas Transmission Project will reach more than $2 billion, and this is still calculated according to the current plan. In the future, with the development of China's economy, the scale of west-to-east gas transmission will be further expanded, and the total demand for compressors will only exceed 10 billion US dollars. At present, the state is planning to do two things, one is to purchase from GE and Siemens, and the other is to seek the localization of equipment. The central leadership said that such an important piece of equipment is not in their own hands, and they are always at ease. The Planning Commission can come up with more than 200 million funds to support the development of domestic compressors, and I think Yuzhong can fight for it. ”

"Why didn't our equipment industry company know about this matter?" Feng Xiaochen asked depressedly.

Wang Zhenbin said with a smile: "This matter is still being discussed, and no formal opinion has been formed, so I have not sent a document to you." However, the director of your technical department, Mr. Wu, went to our discussion meeting and put forward a lot of constructive suggestions. ”

Feng Xiaochen patted his head and said, "It seems that I really complain about me, I haven't communicated with Lao Wu for this time, and I don't even know such important information." ”

Wang Zhenbin said: "Director Wu probably didn't think about this, otherwise he would have vented to you." However, Xiao Feng, I have to tell you well in advance, and if I tell you this news, it does not mean that the Planning Commission will definitely give you the project, you have to fight for it yourself. ”

Feng Xiaochen said: "Lao Wang, I am very grateful if you can tell me this news." After Yuzhong divested the surrounding business, there was still a main factory with more than 4,000 people, and I was worried that there was no decent business to support it. If you can participate in the compressor project, even if you don't win all of it, but take on part of the work, at least the livelihood of these employees will be fine. ”

"We also hope that Yuzhong can win this product. Wang Zhenbin said, "This is not only our wish, but also the wish of the central leadership." If such a large-scale project is completely dependent on foreigners for its core equipment, it will be very detrimental to our economic security. Besides, if Yuzhong, a large enterprise in the equipment industry, collapses, or switches to the production of light industrial products such as refrigerators and fans, it will also be a loss for our country. ”

"Haha, on this issue, the starting point of our two families is exactly the same. Feng Xiaochen said with a smile. The two companies he mentioned are the State Development Planning Commission represented by Wang Zhenbin on one side and the Equipment Industry Corporation on the other. Even if he does not serve as the deputy leader of the Yubei Revitalization Working Group, just with his status in the equipment industry company, he will try his best to fight for this opportunity for Yuzhong. Of course, whether you can fight for it depends on your own efforts.

Hearing their laughter, Pan Caishan, who was walking in front, stopped, glanced back, and asked with a smile: "Xiao Feng, what good things are you talking about with Director Wang, why are you so happy?"

Feng Xiaochen returned a smile to Pan Caishan and said, "Director Pan, it is indeed a great thing, but it is not convenient to say it now." At the wine table later, you can toast my brother Wang a few glasses, what he brings to us is the greatest help. ”