111: Chapter 111 Sun Ning is a capable and thoughtful young comrade.

"Comrades, our work in the first half of the year has been fruitful, and we have met our set goals."

"However, our economic model remains the same. Agriculture accounts for too large a share, and there is a lack of momentum in high-tech and emerging industries."

"Although Heyang is known as a major grain-producing province, we must increase economic vitality while ensuring food security."

"Comrades, we are also a province with a rich culture. Our tourism resources are abundant, and the tourism industry is one we urgently need to develop."

"A significant portion of the second half of the year has already passed. We must work even harder and far exceed our established economic goals."

After Yao Chongliang gave a rough briefing on the economic indicators for the first half of the year, he concluded with a summary statement.

In addition to the three-person leadership group, attendees included Executive Vice Governor Hao Wei, Zhongzhou Municipal Committee Secretary Zheng Zhanzhong, several Provincial Government vice governors, and leaders from relevant departments and bureaus.

The main purpose of holding this meeting was that the start of economic work in the second half of the year had been somewhat lackluster.

After communicating with Governor Yu Shaobo, Yao Chongliang decided to hold this expanded meeting of the Party Secretary's office.

Although economic work has always been the responsibility of the Provincial Government.

However, since the reform and opening up, economic work has become the most important matter at hand.

As Party Secretary, Yao Chongliang's main task is 'managing personnel,' but he also has the responsibility of determining major policy directions within the province.

To put it plainly, if Heyang's economic development lags behind, the Central Government's rod will certainly strike Governor Yu Shaobo, but can Yao Chongliang escape unscathed?

Therefore, it did not seem so abrupt for Yao Chongliang to preside over this meeting.

After Yao Chongliang finished speaking, it was Governor Yu Shaobo's turn to provide a detailed exposition on the drawbacks and advantages of Heyang Province's economic development.

In short, this meeting was about pooling collective wisdom to develop Heyang's economy.

The result of the discussion was to vigorously develop Zhongzhou City and drive the development of surrounding counties and cities through the construction of a large urban area.

Furthermore, the province would organize large-scale investment promotion teams to head to economically developed regions in the south and to Hong Kong to attract investment.

When all was said and done, these were just the same old cliches.

However, for a province, especially a major grain-producing province like Heyang.

Policies must maintain consistency.

It is not easy to vigorously develop the economy while maintaining the current situation.

Finally, Yao Chongliang ordered the Development and Reform Commission, the Department of Industry and Information Technology, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Culture and Tourism, and other departments to increase their guidance for local city work.

Seeing that the established meeting agenda had been covered, Governor Yu Shaobo turned his gaze to Yao Chongliang, signaling that he had something to say.

Such occurrences were quite common.

In meetings like this, the topics for discussion are generally prepared in advance.

The attendees had also been notified beforehand.

If any truly urgent matters arose, they could be brought up temporarily.

The reason Governor Yu Shaobo used his eyes to signal Yao Chongliang was out of respect for him.

Therefore, Yao Chongliang asked Governor Yu Shaobo directly.

"Does Comrade Yu Shaobo have anything else to discuss?"

"Party Secretary, comrades, the front-page news article in today's Daily Newspaper is very interesting. It fits perfectly with the theme of our meeting today. I would like to take some of everyone's time here to look at the content of this newspaper together."

After Governor Yu Shaobo finished speaking, Secretary Ben Penghao, who was observing on the side, immediately stood up, took out several copies of the newspaper, and distributed them one by one to the leaders present.

Many of the leaders present liked to read the newspaper first thing in the morning, while others were accustomed to reading it during their leisure time after finishing their work.

However, since Governor Yu Shaobo had spoken, everyone had no choice but to act as if they hadn't read today's newspaper yet.

One by one, they focused their full attention on the content of today's Daily Newspaper.

Five minutes later, Yao Chongliang leaned his body toward Governor Yu Shaobo.

Governor Yu Shaobo also moved his chair toward the head of the table.

"Comrade Yu Shaobo, this news article is very significant."

"Look here, the news article says that the township took the initiative to attract investment in order to build a commercial street."

"They have begun to explore the construction of a service-oriented government and have already achieved initial results."

"Merchants can complete the formalities in a single day. With such efficiency, why worry about not attracting investment?"

"And there is also the content about Mingyue Village's characteristic tourism."

"The Party members in the village have fully utilized their leading role as Party members, serving the people wholeheartedly."

"Before renovating their own cave dwellings, they prioritized helping the village's households enjoying the five guarantees, the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, and other special groups."

"What does this demonstrate? It demonstrates that our Party cadres always stand with the people."

"Very good! Gongfan County, Mishui Township. This young comrade named Sun Ning is a capable and visionary young comrade!"

"We should implement the Central Government's directive on the rejuvenation of cadres and boldly make good use of young cadres."

Governor Yu Shaobo saw that Yao Chongliang highly approved of the work done by Mishui Township.

He recalled how excited he had been when he saw it that morning.

In this report, factories brought in through investment promotion were all supporting roles.

The concept of a service-oriented government, which had just been proposed at the national level, had already yielded results in Mishui Township.

This was the truly gratifying and significant event.

What did this demonstrate?

It demonstrated that Heyang Province's determination and ability to implement national-level policies were excellent.

It demonstrated that the leadership of the Heyang Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government was highly effective.

Coupled with the Party building work in Mingyue Village, it was also very impressive.

The difference in perspective between Governor Yu Shaobo and Yao Chongliang was that he discovered Sun Ning had very innovative ideas regarding the tourism economy.

The success of the Mingyue Village characteristic cave dwelling project was an angle he had completely failed to anticipate.

This could absolutely be implemented across the province's tourism industry.

Governor Yu Shaobo felt it was necessary to introduce Sun Ning.

He said softly: "Party Secretary, I do know a little bit about this Comrade Sun Ning. He is a master's student in economics from Yanjing University."

"In the National Development and Reform Commission's project on the Great Western Development, he proposed many constructive ideas."

"Because of his outstanding ability, he was promoted ahead of schedule not long after graduation. After his promotion, he took the initiative to return to Heyang to build his hometown and even volunteered to work on the front lines in the township."

"Now it seems he was right. Only by combining theory and practice can one achieve such dazzling results."

In fact, this news article did not mention the economic data of Mishui Township.

Mainly because Sun Ning had been there for too short a time.

There were no results to speak of in last year's data statistics.

This year is not over yet.

However, the reporter also mentioned in the news article that several factories gave priority to hiring employees from Mishui Township.

The village's commercial economy had also flourished, and many more workers had been hired.

The real incomes of the common people had increased.

This could be glimpsed from the consumption situation on the commercial street.

However, although there was no data support, Liu Yatong and Governor Yu Shaobo did not doubt the achievements of Mishui Township.

It was just that they did not know how much exaggeration might be involved.

Listening to Sun Ning's resume, Yao Chongliang's face showed increasing appreciation.

"Officer Xiao Sun is a great talent. I would very much like to meet this young comrade now."

"I want him to teach us old folks a lesson!"