Chapter 62: A New Beginning
Yang Lifeng's matter is not too difficult for Lu Zhengdong, and since Lu Zhengdong should accept it, there will be no delay.
After all, it is now the stage when real estate is just starting, and many residents of Anxin still live in the narrow and low bungalows of the fifties and sixties, and they are full of yearning for living in spacious and bright high-rise buildings, and the work of land acquisition is very targeted, as long as it does not involve enterprises, the difficulty of land acquisition work is less than that of a few years.
With the occupancy of several major Hong Kong-funded real estate enterprises, the land price of Anxin has also begun to rise, and the land plots sold at the beginning of the year have achieved value-added, such rolling development can completely release a part of the funds for other construction in the city, and because the city has a large number of land reserves, through the appropriate amount of land transfer release, and can fully control the land and real estate prices to maintain a reasonable range, so that Anxin City Finance really has a long-term stable financial source.
In order to achieve leapfrog development, it is far from enough to increase the proportion of land transfer in the finance, and it is also necessary to let the state-owned enterprises rejuvenate themselves, so that the non-public economy can make great progress, further absorb foreign funds, and realize the multi-legged walk.
Among them, the first two need to be able to find more financing opportunities for expanding the scale or implementing industrial upgrading, which requires stronger support from the financial industry, especially the problem of financing small and medium-sized enterprises in the non-public economy is a major bottleneck that plagues their development, and Anxin is a big city, and the scale of the non-public economy is much larger than when he was in Xihe. Simple financial guarantees are obviously too much to bear.
Lake Kebei is landlocked. It belongs to the barren land for the development of the financial industry. Although Anxin is a sub-provincial city, compared with other sub-provincial cities, it is also a relatively backward city in this regard.
The biggest difference from other industrial reforms is that financial reform relies more on national policy support, because most of the measures involved in financial reform require national approval, which determines that regional financial reform is more difficult.
The easiest way to improve this problem of financing difficulties is to set up a bank dominated by the non-public economy. It is very important to let private enterprises enter the existing urban commercial banks, and take advantage of the innate blood ties with the non-public economy to continuously explore the non-public economy and financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
It is not impossible for private capital to take a stake in a commercial bank, but it is quite difficult to take a controlling stake, and only by holding a controlling stake can the blood transfusion of the non-public economy be smoother, and the bigger problem is that after the Delong incident appeared a few years later, the shock and far-reaching impact on the reform and supervision of the banking industry are so great that it is difficult for people outside the industry to understand.
Because after the Delong incident, the moral hazard of commercial banks becoming shareholder ATMs is even more eye-catching. Several major cases in the domestic stock market are more or less related to it, and do not involve commercial banks. It involves insurance, trust, financial leasing, etc., but, so far, there is still no very complete solution to the above risks.
In this context, the mainstream opinion of the financial regulatory authorities is that what large domestic banks lack is not capital, but risk management concepts and technologies, so it is necessary to introduce foreign capital and introduce management concepts; Small and medium-sized banks lack funds, but they also lack risk management technology, the current information disclosure system and market supervision mechanism of commercial banks are not perfect, and there is a lack of effective control over related party transactions.
Therefore, urban credit cooperatives and urban commercial banks should increase their capital and expand their shares, but it is necessary for "local finance to occupy a large share and state-owned equity to hold absolute control." At that time, even if they exert great efforts, they will still be stopped, and it will be almost impossible for private enterprises to become the owners of urban commercial banks. In fact, this kind of equity participation is meaningless from a large level, because the actual controller of the bank really enjoys the power to make decisions on bank affairs.
After thinking about it, Lu Zhengdong had no choice but to settle for the next best thing, seeking to establish a joint-stock bank dominated by private capital like Minsheng Bank.
But what makes Lu Zhengdong scratch his head is the lack of financial talents, people are always the most critical element in any reform, and the promoters and executors of financial reform have higher and more professional requirements, what Lu Zhengdong can do is to find a way to poach people from the central organs, colleges and universities, and send some Anxin cadres out for exchange and training, but this is not something that can be achieved overnight, and in the context that he is only the head of the government, he wants to achieve such personnel exchanges, but as a development direction, He must work in this direction, and the experiment of financial reform needs to be strongly supported by the central government, especially in the personnel system.
During this period of time, Lu Zhengdong mainly straightened out the investment environment and some policies in the general direction of the development of the non-public economy, and with these foundations, he was ready to conduct an in-depth exchange with the representatives of the non-public enterprises in the city.
Such an exchange should have been earlier, but Lu Zhengdong was cautious and decided after thinking carefully about the future development path of Anxin.
There are many leaders who only care about the present, and only make achievements in politics, many leaders think in their hearts that they can think about five years is far enough, and few people will seriously think about what will happen in ten or twenty years, which is why some places have a very strong momentum of development in the early stage of reform, but today, they have disappeared in the crowd like a wound.
This can't be blamed entirely on the cadres, after all, this is the most important indicator of the performance appraisal of the organizational department, and he is different, if he is still like other leaders, it is too boring.
Therefore, decisions must be made carefully.
Everyone can make decisions, just pat their heads and say the number casually, and they can be decided. But is this decision for the benefit of the country and the people, or... Only God knows!
It's easy to clap, but it's hard to really work. Everything is commented on by men. Do you have the level of decision-making? It's not up to you to decide how well you deserve as an official. Your superiors, your subordinates, your colleagues, and thousands of ordinary people all see it in their eyes and remember it in their hearts. Maybe at some point, this evaluation will not be so notarized, but time will definitely give you an explanation.
You have contributed to a place. Whether you have left your post or even returned to the field, the people in the local area will remember your exploits. At least three generations have not forgotten, why? for you are good for them and gracious to them.
As a mayor, if you have no effect on the economic construction of a place, or even have a counterproductive effect. No matter how many official residences you have in the future, the local people will not read your goodness, what are you, you are just a passerby. Or a passerby who makes their lives worse and worse!
The party and government at all levels play more of a supervisory and controlling role. Of course, when the market is not yet fully formed. Party and government at all levels must also shoulder the heavy task of building the market.
In Lu Zhengdong's view, Anxin's economic system has not yet been fully formed, at least compared to other similar cities.
The development of cities and urban economies is always in a state of flux, and there is no sustainable goal. What kind of road should the new economy take, and what industries should be dominant; What kind of comparative advantage does Anxin have over other similar cities?
In a real sense, this is the beginning of his real governance, and it is a new starting point for Anxin, and the next series of measures will benefit Anxin in the next few years.
In addition to his attendance, there were also Yang Bing, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and head of the United Front Work Department, the deputy mayor in charge of the forum, and relevant departments.
However, the venue and method of the symposium were not very formal, and Lu Zhengdong also hoped that the relaxed and casual atmosphere would allow the participants to speak freely.
Lu Zhengdong first talked about the development opportunities brought about by the large-scale development of the western region, talked about the dialectical relationship between state-owned enterprises, foreign capital, and non-public enterprises in making the cake bigger together, how to break through some of the shackles of the non-public economy, and how to support the non-public economy.
Lu Zhengdong spoke very frankly, and there were many bright spots in the talks: After experiencing a tortuous and bumpy road of development, the non-public economy is now facing a new and rare development opportunity. First, economic globalization and the imminent accession to the WTO will enable the international market to be closely linked with the domestic market, and the non-public economy, with its own characteristics and advantages, will be able to obtain a stable and multilateral level playing field.
The restructuring of the national economy will create more markets and new investment hotspots, and provide new development opportunities for individual and private enterprises.
The diversification of the institutional structure means that the space for activities is broader.
The implementation of the strategy of large-scale development of the western region and "going out" will provide more business opportunities for all kinds of non-public enterprises.
The main reason is that the external environment is still not relaxed enough, and the precautions and restrictions for various reasons have constrained the great development of the non-public economy, especially in the areas of market access, bank credit, export examination and approval, and legal protection.
Since the reform and opening up, in order to attract foreign investment, foreign capital has enjoyed super-national treatment. This kind of super-national treatment has played a positive role in attracting foreign investment for a certain period of time. However, with the development of China's economy, the long-term super-national treatment of foreign-funded enterprises has also had a negative impact on development, so that there is such a thing as a first-class foreigner and a second-class official.
In addition to being detrimental to the fair competition of state-owned enterprises and private enterprises, such supra-national treatment for foreign-funded enterprises also increases the opportunities for tax evasion and avoidance, resulting in the loss of tax revenue.
As a non-public economy, it does not even have a minimum of "national treatment," and of course there are some things that cannot be said under such historical conditions.
Therefore, Lu Zhengdong put forward a completely new viewpoint, and against the background of the imminent accession to the World Trade Organization and the implementation of the strategy for the large-scale development of the western region, it will also create a good opportunity for the non-public economy. The prosperity of the western region depends on the support of the central government and the help of the eastern region, but more importantly, it depends on the hard work of the local government and the people. The backwardness of the concept leads to the lag of the system, resulting in the underdevelopment of the economy. One of the differences between the eastern and western regions is the level of development of the non-public economy. The development of the western region has not only created business opportunities for individual and private enterprises in the eastern region, but also provided a driving force for the development of the local non-public economy.
In the process of vigorously promoting industrialization and informationization, the non-public economy has an opportunity. There is also the potential for greater development. Make a bigger contribution.
In order for the non-public economy to achieve considerable development, it is necessary to allow the non-public economy to enjoy real national treatment.
Lu Zhengdong's seemingly simple words. Immediately, everyone present was concentrated.
Lu Zhengdong systematically expounded on how to liberalize the access of the private capital market, take measures in investment and financing, taxation, land use and foreign trade, and in terms of services, the municipal government has also introduced many specific assistance measures.
Lu Zhengdong's speech had both macro level and very specific policies and measures, and the table was very in place, showing the demeanor of a young party and government cadre.
These representatives of the non-public sector of the economy have also heard about Lu Zhengdong's economic activities before, but after all, this is hearsay and is not very intuitive. I still have some reservations in my heart, but after talking to him after such contact, I have changed my opinion.
Lu Zhengdong's speech was full of enthusiasm, but he did not use any script, and after Lu Zhengdong finished speaking, he also stressed that he should not talk about the words of merit and virtue, but talk about difficulties, the areas where the government needs to improve, and how to solve problems.
This was also said by the staff who prepared for the meeting before the meeting, but everyone was skeptical and prepared a speech. Now seeing Lu Zhengdong's posture, I know that Lu Zhengdong is serious.
And their opinions and difficulties will be reflected in the new round of policies issued by the municipal government. In addition, driven by Lu Zhengdong and Yang Bing, the delegates present finally let go, and everyone spoke very enthusiastically, and these representatives had a painful experience, and there was no lack of insight in talking about the problem.
The deputies noticed that Lu Zhengdong not only listened attentively, but also asked questions from time to time, and was very good at many questions.
It seemed normal for them to understand the economy, but it was even more surprising to the delegates, and Lu Zhengdong's familiarity with the operation of the enterprise was beyond their imagination. And there is no official arrangement, it is easy to contact, which makes everyone feel more cordial.
This made them feel a kind of touch in their hearts, the reason why these people can become the representatives of the non-public economy in the industrial and commercial circles of Anxin City, must have a certain scale, or some unique places, lies in their old life and the vision of the fiery eyes and gold stars.
In Lu Zhengdong, some people see great investment value, this is a potential stock!
Not only is his ability outstanding, but he also has a distance between advancing and retreating in the world, and the future of such a cadre is absolutely limitless.
Some people of insight weighed the value of Lu Zhengdong in their hearts.
Investing in cadres is definitely a profitable business. Of course, the pre-investment valuation work must also be done well, to ensure that their profits are maximized.
But this kind of investment is not something that everyone can do, at least among the on-site representatives, there are not many people who can do this investment, for the simple reason that many people still can't reach it.
After the symposium, Yang Bizhong, vice chairman of the Municipal Federation of Industry and Commerce, stayed behind, Yang Bizhong is not the strongest among the private enterprises in Anxin City, but he is the oldest and the most legendary one among these representatives.
Yang Bizhong was in his early forties when he went to the sea to start a business, and for many people, it takes great courage to choose to go to sea at such an age.
And Yang Bizhong is indeed a business talent, from contracting a small factory with debts to earn the first pot of gold, to becoming the second largest private printing factory in Anxin City, it only took two short years.
Because it was too smooth, he began to reflect on how to start a successful business: although this industry was in full swing and active in the country, it was already at the bottom and could not compete with Anxin's powerful state-owned enterprises. He decided to close his doors, quit the printing industry, and move into a more promising industry.
is still in the midst of prosperity, but he can resolutely withdraw, and seek another business opportunity and choose a new business, which fully demonstrates his extraordinary and unique strategic vision and daring general demeanor.
And if it weren't for that great retreat, he would definitely not have the grand career he has today, let alone his inclusion in the Forbes list of the richest and a series of other impressive glories.
This is Yang Bizhong's legend in entrepreneurship, and Yang Bizhong's other legend is in the turbulent Anxin, Yang Bizhong and Anxin have a good relationship with the political circles, and they are very enthusiastic about the public welfare undertakings that the government cares about, but they have not been affected by the frequent changes of generals and the leaders of Anxin, which is not easy.
If you have a close relationship with the leader, many things will come quickly, and it will take a lot of effort, and in the long run, having a close relationship with a certain leader is often the beginning of decay and even a dead end. But that kind of temptation is difficult for ordinary people to resist, but Yang Bizhong resisted such a temptation, and was close to the leader but kept an appropriate distance, so he has not been affected by the change of generals and the involvement of the fallen person.
Such a philosophy of life is a kind of great wisdom, in fact, in the moment of restlessness, it is not easy to do this.
But Yang Bizhong can do this, and he is quite skilled in dealing with people, and because of this, Yang Bizhong, who is not the strongest in Anxin, is a banner in the minds of Anxin's private entrepreneurs and has a lot of influence.
In the eyes of these people, most of the words spoken by the leaders at the meeting were official words, and some important words were communicated in private, and another purpose was to hope that such further communication could deepen the impression in his mind...... (To be continued......)