447: Strive for

Everyone sat in their seats in the meeting room according to their names. Following the previous arrangement, Xu Minghao gave a work report on Yushu City's work over the past year.

Finally, Xu Minghao added, "Respected Director Zhang, Vice Governor Zheng, and leaders, under the leadership centered around Secretary Lin Zifeng, our Yushu City..."

"...has continuously reformed and innovated in its work in recent years, exploring development experiences, actively striving to attract investment, vigorously improving the living environment of the people, and creating a diversified and inclusive business environment."

"The city's economic volume has already jumped to the first place among all districts and counties in the province, and last year it even entered the province's Top 100 Counties."

"This year, our city is confident in advancing by more than ten places in the national Top 100 Counties ranking."

"In summary, only if the jingnan high-speed railway line passes through our Yushu City can it play its maximum role."

Hearing Xu Minghao's report, Zheng Jiadong nodded with satisfaction and took the lead in applauding, and warm applause rang out in the meeting room.

Xu Minghao quickly stood up and bowed slightly to everyone to express his gratitude.

"Secretary Lin, Mayor Xu, your Yushu City has achieved brilliant accomplishments in recent years!

To be able to push an ordinary district or county into the national Top 100 Counties is definitely a remarkable achievement made by your Yushu City's leadership team.

However, whether the jingnan high-speed railway line ultimately passes through your city's territory still requires our field investigation, professional evaluation by technical personnel, and comprehensive consideration of all factors before we can determine whether to choose Yushu City or Jianyang County."

Zhang Jiaming said with a smile.

Everyone present knew that as the person in charge of this inspection by the Ministry of Railways, no matter how satisfied he was with Yushu City, all the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

After finishing the field investigation in Yushu City, they would still have to go to Jianyang County tomorrow to hear reports and conduct a field investigation.

Only after all the procedures were completed and Zhang Jiaming returned to the ministry in the capital would the results be announced; otherwise, it would be too unfair to Jianyang County.

So, hearing what Zhang Jiaming said, Zheng Jiadong spoke up: "Then it will be hard work for the Comrades. Director Zhang's visit this time has played a driving role in promoting our province's transportation work.

Regardless of whether the jingnan high-speed railway line ultimately passes through Yushu City or Jianyang County, I must express my heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Railways and Director Zhang on behalf of Huanan Province!"

"Respected Director Zhang, Vice Governor Zheng, and fellow leaders and Comrades, as the Municipal Party Secretary of Yushu City, I would like to strive for our Yushu City once more in front of all the leaders.

Just now, our Mayor has already given a detailed report to the leaders on the development data of all aspects of our Yushu City, so I won't repeat it.

What I want to say is that if the jingnan high-speed railway line passes through our Yushu City, it will not only become a driving force for our Yushu City's development, but I can guarantee that the development and construction of the high-speed railway line will play its maximum role within our Yushu City section.

With the arrival of the high-speed rail, I am confident that I will lead the Comrades of the Yushu City leadership team to build Yushu City into the Oriental Pearl of Huanan Province and even the southern region.

I hope that when the leaders consider this work, they will include what I just stated.

In addition, if the jingnan high-speed railway line ultimately passes through our Yushu City's territory, as an economically strong city, we will certainly do our best to assist in completing the work in terms of land acquisition and requisition.

So in terms of development and construction costs, please do not place too much emphasis on that, leaders."

The meaning of Lin Zifeng's last words was very clear: Yushu City has money. Regarding land requisition, if the Ministry of Railways' budget is insufficient, Yushu City can bear part or all of the funds.

Lin Zifeng's words were not very blunt. Although he didn't mention the word 'funds', everyone present understood the meaning behind his words.

So hearing what Lin Zifeng said, Zheng Jiadong and Zhang Jiaming thought to themselves that this young Secretary in front of them really has guts!

To actually want to take the initiative to invest funds—everyone knows that high-speed rail plays an irreplaceable role in the development of a region. No matter which county or city has such an opportunity, they will definitely strive for it with all their might.

But there are not many county or city leaders who dare to make such a decision to take the initiative to bear the costs of land occupation along the line.

Even if there were leaders with such guts, they might not necessarily have such strong financial support, because this amount of money is not a small sum, and other Standing Committee Member members might not necessarily support such a decision.

But this Lin Zifeng directly made such a decision, and looking at the other members of Yushu City's leadership team, there wasn't the slightest bit of abnormality on their faces regarding the decision Lin Zifeng made.

This showed that the Yushu City leadership team had already researched and discussed this matter in advance, and it also reflected Lin Zifeng's control over Yushu City from another perspective.

Meanwhile, Wan Guoliang thought to himself, no wonder Zifeng was so confident before; it turns out he had such a trump card, and Yushu City now has this strength.

To be able to make such a decision, the leadership team of Yushu City is definitely far-sighted!

If Yushu City has high-speed rail, it would be like adding wings to a tiger; investing so heavily is definitely very worth it.

On the other hand, Jianyang County doesn't have this strength, and this is a gap that cannot be ignored.

While Wan Guoliang was thinking about these things, Zhang Jiaming spoke up again: "We will seriously consider the various factors Secretary Lin just described.

As for the guts of Secretary Lin and the members of the Yushu City leadership team, I personally feel deep admiration!"

After Lin Zifeng expressed his thanks to Zhang Jiaming, Zheng Jiadong gave high praise to Yushu City's work and encouraged them to keep up the good work in the future, and the meeting came to an end.

After the meeting ended, at the invitation of Lin Zifeng and Xu Minghao, everyone stood up and left the meeting room, walking all the way towards the Government Canteen.

The Government Canteen had already made preparations in advance, so when everyone walked into the large private rooms of the Government Canteen, the large dining tables in several private rooms were already laid out with a sumptuous meal.

Since work was still to be carried out in the afternoon, no alcohol was prepared.

Everyone sat down and began to eat lunch.

Lin Zifeng and Xu Minghao had already saved the main event for the evening, having decided to go all out in the evening to accompany the leaders well.

After lunch, the leaders were all arranged to rest at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse, accompanied by all the Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee of Yushu City, who also stayed at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse to rest at noon.

In the afternoon, Lin Zifeng and others accompanied Zheng Jiadong and Zhang Jiaming to conduct a field inspection of the route the high-speed rail would pass through.

They went to Lihua Town first, then to Shuangshu Town and Dawa Town. By the time they returned to the Municipal Party Committee Compound, it was already completely dark.

The venue for the evening reception was still the Government Canteen, and the food and wine were even more sumptuous. Lin Zifeng and Xu Minghao used all their skills to accompany the leaders of the Railway System, headed by Zhang Jiaming, making them very satisfied.

Zheng Jiadong and Wan Guoliang were also considered hosts and occasionally chimed in, so when the drinking session ended, Zhang Jiaming and the others had already drunk their fill, the smiles on their faces increased, and their speech became more casual and friendly.

Lin Zifeng and Xu Minghao once again sent everyone to the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse.

After the others had gone upstairs to rest one after another, Wan Guoliang stayed behind last, sitting in the lounge downstairs drinking tea and chatting with Lin Zifeng and Xu Minghao.