In the years to come, Shi Yanan will remember April 4, 2004. Whether it is for Wenshan, or for her and Fang Zhenggang's career, this is a historic day. On this day, three major events occurred at the same time: the party newspaper of the provincial party committee published a commentator's article entitled "Strictly administering according to law, maintaining macroeconomic regulation and control, and ensuring the smooth implementation of government decrees" on the front page; Led by Vice Governor Wang, a joint investigation team of 88 members of the Provincial Party Committee, composed of eight powerful departments, including the Provincial Supervision Department, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Provincial Bureau of Industry and Commerce, and the Provincial Department of Land and Resources, arrived in Wenshan; The safety alert of the Provincial Banking Regulatory Bureau was sent to all banks and financial institutions in the province, requiring the banks and financial institutions that have provided credit to the Asian Steel Union to take decisive measures immediately to resolutely avoid risks and avoid causing new losses.

Thrilling storms and violent earthquakes began. The 7 million tons of steel that she and Fang Zhenggang's team have painstakingly managed have become a giant timed **, which may blow them up together with the newly launched economy of the new area at any time. Fang Zhenggang knew this as well as her, and warned at the enlarged meeting of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee to implement the spirit of the Central and Provincial Party Committees, don't think that this is just a matter of the New District Management Committee and Wu Yaya, this is actually a matter of our entire Wenshan. To put it mildly, we** and the Asia Iron and Steel United Company that was investigated and punished both sat on the crater of the erupted volcano. If we fail to turn the tide and seize the last precious time during the investigation of the provincial party committee's joint investigation team to deal with the aftermath in advance, the losses will be extremely heavy, and the overall economic level of Wenshan may be regressed by three to five years. Long Dafei, director of the new district management committee, complained that even so, this responsibility is not ours, it is all caused by the above. The 7 million tons of steel were in full swing, and banks and financial institutions rushed to take out loans, and there was no problem. Shi Yanan was on fire at that time and asked Long Dafei: Why is there no problem? According to the current situation of the provincial party committee, there are already a lot of problems, everyone should not have a fluke mentality, this timed ** will definitely explode!

And so it is. Ten days later, the first phase of the investigation by the joint investigation team of the provincial party committee was completed, and the basic facts ascertained made her and Fang Zhenggang startled. The management committee of the new district and the Asian Iron and Steel Union colluded to make a fictitious registered capital of nearly 3 billion. It owes 1.2 billion yuan to 121 construction units and equipment suppliers across the country. False financial statements were provided, and $2.3 billion in working capital loans were misappropriated for fixed asset investment. What's even more terrifying is that, according to expert estimates, if all the six major projects and ancillary projects of the Asian Iron and Steel Federation are completed, it will not be 25 billion yuan in the original budget, but nearly 35 billion yuan. Even without this storm of investigation, the risks in the future are staggering, and the consequences are unpredictable.

A seemingly solid edifice shook violently. What is called "Hulama Building Tilt", Shi Yanan in April 2004 Wenshan can be regarded as a deep understanding. During the 10 days of the first phase of the investigation, the provincial banks and financial institutions that lent credit to the Asian Iron and Steel Union were highly nervous. The execution of the credit loans for which the contracts have been signed has been suspended, and the working capital that has been loaned out is also in a hurry to recover. More than 100 construction units and equipment suppliers with capital heard the news and came to the door to ask for money. In this case, how can ASSTEEL still have money to give? Wu Yaya hid, and even she and Fang Zhenggang were difficult to find. As a result, the refractory enterprises took collective action to stop supply, the construction unit was forced to stop work, and the 2.5 million tons of molten iron project was launched. Five or six days later, the 2.3 million tons of steelmaking, coking, and power plant projects were also completely suspended due to unsuccessful negotiations with the construction units to bring funds. As of this morning, in addition to a 2 million-ton rolling mill that has been basically completed, five of the six major projects under construction of the Asian Iron and Steel Federation have been stopped.

From April 4th to today, it was a full twelve days. During these twelve days, all her and Fang Zhenggang's efforts to find a hematopoietic mechanism failed. Europa Far East International Investment Company, which is willing to take over, has seen through the mystery and has bitten the harsh acquisition conditions without letting go. I wanted to take the risk of borrowing the two billion yuan issued by Weiye International to convert bonds, but it was not negotiated. Bai Yuanwei was not even interested in coming to Wenshan to have a look and meet them. Fang Zheng just found the executive president Chen Mingli and asked carefully, only to know that this damn Bai Yuanwei was actually waiting for the final fall of Wenshan!

On the evening of April 16, Shi Yanan, whose heart was like water, called Fang Zhenggang and once again came to a messy new industrial area. In the past, he did not dare to use his own car, nor did he dare to use Fangzhenggang's car, but used a large-brand van from a subordinate unit. At present, the heads of Wu Yaya and the companies under the Asian Iron and Steel Federation are hiding from debts everywhere, and the two local leaders are also afraid that the debt collectors will recognize the car number and stop the car to visit. There have been two incidents of stopping cars and group visits.

Sitting in the van, I walked around the huge factory area of Asian Iron and Steel Union, and all I saw were large-scale projects that had been half built. Construction equipment such as cement pipelines more than one person high, various building materials, large-tonnage truck cranes and towering tower cranes are everywhere. The 150-meter-long warehouse for finished steel and a dedicated substation have been completed. Several blast furnaces are under construction at the same time, and the No. 1 and No. 2 blast furnaces and ancillary facilities have been basically completed.

Fang Zhenggang sighed and introduced: "We and Wu Yaya have a bad fate!" If it weren't for this sudden storm, the steel mill of the Asian Steel Federation would have been able to start production next month. Therefore, the sales company of the Asian Iron and Steel Union has received more than 300 million yuan of advance payment for finished steel, and now the steel market is really good, and the supply of steel exceeds demand! ”

Shi Yanan smiled bitterly: "Don't you say that I don't know yet, there is still an advance payment in the bad debts of the Asian Steel Federation?" ”

Fang Zhenggang nodded, "This advance payment has been transferred to the general ledger of the joint investigation team's debts!" ”

Shi Yanan looked at the quiet factory area under the sunset, "Zhenggang, how much loss do you estimate it will cause?" ”

Fang Zhenggang sighed and said, "It is impossible to estimate at this time. I have been helping Wu Yaya and the Asian Steel Union settle accounts almost every day according to the development of the situation. Things are going in a bad direction, and the situation is getting worse day by day, and the more I calculate, the more scared I become. Let's just talk about these blast furnaces, build a blast furnace for more than 100 million, if the project can't be saved, the rust will be all scrap iron. Only one molten iron project is launched, and the loss is extremely heavy, and the conservative estimate is also seven or eight billion! ”

Shi Yanan felt in his heart, "Zhenggang, is this still a conservative estimate?" Exaggerated, right? You're not an expert! ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "Secretary Shi, this is not an exaggeration, it is a cruel fact!" To tell you the truth, it was said by Qin Chuzhi, chief engineer of the Asian Iron and Steel Federation. Mr. Qin told me that many intangible losses simply cannot be calculated. For example, installed equipment and materials are scrapped. The materials bought have become semi-finished products and cannot be recycled. ”

Shi Yanan thought about it, "It's the rainy season soon, and the blast furnace is rusty, and it's useless to recycle it!" ”

Fang Zhenggang also said: "This is not only the loss of Wu Yaya and the Asian Iron and Steel Federation, but also the loss of more than 100 construction units that brought funds to the construction." The Provincial Metallurgical Construction Company transferred more than a dozen giant cranes from the provincial capital, the largest one was 250 tons, and there were 100 tons and dozens of tons, and the loss of rent in one day was 50,000 or 60,000 yuan. A company in the Northeast is even more miserable, investing in heavy tower crane equipment, and now it doesn't even have the funds to dismantle it and transport it back! ”

Shi Yanan was furious, "Wu Yaya can't hide like this, I have to give some money to let the family transport the equipment away!" ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "I also said this, but Wu Yaya still has money, the account is almost all closed by the bank, and the 20 million I borrowed to help me do my work was used up in three days, so I didn't stop the installation of the rolling line." ”

Only then did Shi Yanan know that Fang Zhenggang had just raised 20 million yuan from enterprises in the city to save the rolling mill in the end.

Fang Zhenggang was almost desperate, "Secretary Shi, I won't tell you, I really hope that the provincial party committee will remove me as soon as possible!" ”

Shi Yanan waved his hand, "Zhenggang, don't say this!" Even if the provincial party committee withdraws us tomorrow, today you and I still have to defend the position of Wenshan and do all the work that can be done, at least there will be fewer regrets in the future! ”

Fang Zhenggang's eyes were red, "Yes, but our heroes are short of breath, we have the intention to kill thieves, and we have no power to return to heaven!" ”

Shi Yanan didn't want to help Fang Zhenggang's negative emotions, didn't answer, and got down to business, "Zhenggang, how did I hear from the Public Security Bureau of the New District that someone rushed to the headquarters of the Asian Steel Federation and went desperately to find Wu Yaya?" And hurt someone? ”

Fang Zhenggang nodded and said, "There is such a thing." Director Wang reported to me, and the nature is quite serious. Yesterday, dozens of people brought hammers, steel drills, and murder weapons to the Asian Iron and Steel Federation to ask Wu Yaya for food, but they had no food expenses. didn't find Wu Yaya, and fought with the building security guards, and sent three security guards into the hospital, almost dying! ”

Shi Yanan thought for a while, "Zhenggang, it's not okay to go on like this!" Tens of thousands of people and so many construction equipment are still on the construction site. People need to eat, equipment needs to be maintained, and what is not used must be dismantled and transported away, we must take urgent measures to solve similar urgent problems first! Do you think you can get some money from the mayor's fund to come out for emergencies? ”

Fang Zhenggang shook his head: "This is unrealistic. How much money can the mayor's fund come up with? If you don't solve the problem if you don't have it, if you don't have more, you have to use money if something happens! After a little contemplation, "Secretary Shi, let's borrow 30 million from the municipal treasury to the Asian Iron and Steel Federation, and we will send someone to supervise the use, and pay the necessary payments in advance, such as the living expenses of the construction unit." For the sake of insurance, the power plant equipment ordered by the Asian Steel Union must be used as collateral! ”

Shi Yanan agreed, "Then let's decide!" When you go back, you will find the Finance Bureau, and you must ensure that the loan mortgage procedures will be completed tomorrow, and the 30 million yuan will be transferred to the account of the management committee, and let our supervisory comrades be in place in time! ”

Fang Zhenggang made another suggestion, "In addition, in order to avoid a new incident of smashing the group of Europe, and then intensify the contradiction, I think it is best to ask the new district management committee to make a unified explanation of the claims and debts of the Asian Iron and Steel Federation, and tell everyone: the investigation is still ongoing, and the second phase of the investigation has just begun, and it is not yet time to clear the assets and verify the capital!" ”

Shi Yanan said: "Okay, there is a need for this. You can also tell them that ** is trying to figure out how to reorganize! ”

Fang Zhenggang suddenly remembered, "Oh, by the way, Secretary Shi, do you remember Hu Dajun and Zhuang Yuling?" ”

Of course, Shi Yanan remembers, "It's the honest peasant couple who have a share, right?" Did you find it too? ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "They called to ask about the situation, they were very uneasy, and they also asked about your situation!" ”

Shi Yanan said: "Even if the Asian Steel Federation goes bankrupt, I will repay their investment money, and my words count!" ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "Can you protect the couple's investment, but also keep the more than 16 billion?" And the banks and so many creditors. The key is to save this dead game! Now that I want to open it, even the alliance under the city has to agree. We must save the life and survive, survive first, and we can't really fall so tragically! ”

This is exactly what Shi Yanan wants to say to this partner today, of course Wenshan can't fall, even if she is removed from office or even shattered, she can't leave such a mess for the underdeveloped Wenshan, and let Wenshan's economy go back for three or five years. If this kind of ending really occurs, it is a crime against the people of Wenshan and a crime against history. So he said: "Zhenggang, this is exactly what I want to say, we have to be realistic, and Wu Yaya must also be realistic." In order to save the country and survive, it is necessary to resolutely shrink the front and carry out a strategic breakthrough. In the past few days, I have asked some comrades to study the six major projects and have a preliminary idea, which you can see if it makes sense. If it makes sense, let's talk to Wu Yaya as soon as possible! ”

Fang Zhenggang was a little surprised, "Oh, Secretary Shi, you have already started to make a specific plan?!" ”

Shi Yanan explained: "It's not a specific plan, it's an idea, and the specific plan has to be officially made by your mayor and relevant departments." My assumption is as follows: 2.5 million tons of molten iron will be pressed away, 200,000 tons of cold-rolled silicon steel sheets will be abandoned, the project is still in preparation, it has not been officially put into construction, the loss is not large, and more than 1,000 acres of land will be reclaimed. ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "This idea is similar to Vice Governor Wang's idea, and it is also more realistic. Vice Governor Wang told me at dinner yesterday that let us not have illusions, saying that it would be very good to be able to secure a 2.3 million tons of steelmaking project and a 2 million tons of steel rolling project in the end, plus a power plant! There is also a coking plant, Vice Governor Wang did not say. I think I'm going to get off the horse too. This project has just started to lay the foundation, and the loss will not be too big! ”

Shi Yanan said: "Of course, the coking plant has to be lowered, Wu Yaya is hot-headed, and we are not sober-minded. The annual output of 700,000 tons of coke is more than that of Shanghai Baosteel! I have to report to the State Environmental Protection Bureau for approval, and I definitely can't approve it! ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "I'm afraid that it will be difficult to convince Wu Yaya, the three major projects will be launched, and the total loss will not be less than 1.5 billion, and the Asian Steel Federation will not only go bankrupt, but also suffer a bad debt, which is exactly the acquisition plan of Europa Far East International!" ”

Shi Yanan sighed and said, "Yes, yes, the reality is so cruel!" Ten days ago, when I heard you and Wu Yaya talk about this plan, I was as angry as you, and I rejected it without even thinking about it. What now? We, including Vice Governor Wang, and many comrades in the investigation team had this plan in mind. This shows that Europa Far East International Investment Company is not simple, it is an expert in capital operation. There is sensitivity, there is strategic vision, and there is tactical principle. They were the first to come, and it is said that to this day there are still people in the new area who are constantly conducting investigations, but the conditions for reorganization are not to be compromised! ”

In fact, there is more than one Europa Far East International Investment Company that intends to participate in the restructuring of the six major projects of the Asian Steel Federation. In the past 12 days, all kinds of capital players who want to take over the Asian Iron and Steel Federation as a whole or take over a core project have come from all over the country, and almost every day investment companies have come to inspect the projects that have been built and are under construction, and put forward acquisition conditions to the new district management committee. But to Shi Yanan's regret, none of these companies are well-known steel companies. In contrast, it is the Europa Far East International Investment Company that has a special advantage because of its overseas consortium background.

Fang Zhenggang seemed to hear what she meant, "Secretary Shi, so you have now approved the conditions originally offered by Europa Far East International Investment Company, and you intend to let Europa Far East International Investment Company take over?" ”

Shi Yanan said cautiously: "I mean, you can take them as one of the key considerations and talk to them seriously." Of course, if in the foreseeable future, it is best to have famous iron and steel companies at home and abroad come to take over! ”

Fang Zhenggang looked up at the sky when night was approaching, and after a long time he said: "In fact, there is a famous iron and steel company in front of you, which is Weiye International Group!" Secretary Pei Yihong and Governor Zhao Anbang have said that they will control Wenshan Iron and Steel, and after taking over the Asian Iron and Steel Federation, they can build an aircraft carrier for China's steel industry, but it is a pity that ......"

Shi Yanan took over the conversation, "It's a pity that the chairman of Weiye International is Bai Yuanwei!" However, Bai Yuanwei is not a fool, and my experience with him proves that when a lucrative opportunity is presented in front of him, he will pounce like a wolf! Therefore, we must have a good talk with Europa Far East International Investment Company to lure the wolf into the room! ”

Fang Zhenggang pondered, "But I always feel that something is wrong?" Supposedly, it's time for this wolf to pounce! ”

Shi Yanan smiled, "Zhenggang, maybe we made two mistakes, one is to take the initiative to find Chen Mingli of Weiye International too early; Second, until now, I haven't had serious talks with Europa Far East International Investment Company! ”

Fang Zhenggang said: "Then talk seriously with Europa Far East International, and let Long Dafei, director of the management committee, come forward first!" ”

Shi Yanan was stunned for a moment, and said: "I'm afraid Long Dafei won't be able to come forward, this morning Vice Governor Wang conveyed to me the opinions of the provincial party committee and the investigation team, Long Dafei, as the director of the new district management committee, must be responsible for a series of violations identified in the first stage, and must be removed from office to explain the problem!" As for what kind of question it was, she didn't dare to say it to Fang Zhenggang, for fear of adding unnecessary ideological pressure to this partner, "I want to talk to Long Dafei tonight." Do some ideological work, and also learn more about the inside story of the violation. You can find someone else to negotiate with Europa Far East International! ”

Fang Zhenggang sighed, "The show has finally begun, now it's Long Dafei, it's our turn next!" ”

Shi Yanan didn't have the heart to think about this, "Zhenggang, and that Wu Yaya, we also have to talk as soon as possible!" Whether it is a restructuring or an acquisition, it is he, the legal person, who finally signs the agreement, and we can only do the coordination work! ”