It was already half past four when Sha Zhengyang arrived at the provincial party committee.

After calming down a little, Sha Zhengyang steadily stepped onto the floor of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department.

When Xu Xiangqing saw Sha Zhengyang coming, he waved with a smile.

"Minister Xu." Sha Zhengyang also greeted with a smile.

"Well, come to Zhengyang? I won't go around the circle. I guess you have been making trouble these days, so I just said, I'll be tempted by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee first. I'll be venturing with you tomorrow. People from the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee will fly over, and they will also talk to you in detail. Today, I'll be entrusted by them to talk to you first. Well, maybe you know it. The central government intends to ask you to take on heavier burdens. The provincial party committee was reluctant to leave, and even had arrangements, but we must obey our superiors. The central government has deeper considerations and arrangements, so the provincial party committee firmly obeys the central government's decisions... "

Xu Xiangqing spoke very well, his tone was gentle and convincing.

"The central government intends to let you go to the plain to save work. We all know the situation of the plain. We will arrange for the specific arrangements to talk to you. Although we know the situation roughly, everything should be based on what the comrades from the Organization Department of the Central Committee said,..."

The conversation was very short, after all, this was the arrangement of the central government, and Xu Xiangqing was just a routine talk on behalf of the Organization Department of the Central Committee, which was a preview of Sha Zhengyang's heart. It was not the turn of Xu Xiangqing to talk about it for many others.

After coming out of Xu Xiangqing, Sha Zhengyang went to Zhou Yuanwang, Wang Yunxiang and Shen Jianhong.

Zhou Yuanwang was in the meeting and took time to talk to Sha Zhengyang for ten minutes, encouraging Sha Zhengyang to create new glory in his new position. Wang Yunxiang was very sorry for the failure of the provincial party committee to retain Sha Zhengyang, but he still believed that Sha Zhengyang could have more room to play in the position of Mayor of Zhongzhou City. In addition, he also gave Sha Zhengyang some suggestions.

Shen Jianhong talked with Sha Zhengyang very seriously for half an hour, which also gave Sha Zhengyang a lot of education.

Finally, there are Mao Xiangdong and Lu Zongping.

"Zhengyang, I really didn't expect that things would still develop as I expected, but they were the trajectory I didn't want to see." Mao Xiangdong waved his hand with emotion and signaled Sha Zhengyang to sit on the single sofa next to him.

Before, Sha Zhengyang basically sat on the sofa opposite him, and this position was either empty or Lu Zongping sat here when he came.

"Of course, I think this is also a great thing for you. I just feel a little regretful that we can no longer fight together." Mao Xiangdong's eyes were gentle and mellow. At this time, he demonstrated his demeanor as a leader of the provincial party committee. "But I would like to sincerely congratulate you on your greater achievements in your new position. Well, Zhongzhou, maybe it will become a competitor of our Handu in the future."

Sha Zhengyang was overjoyed, "Secretary Mao, you're just kidding. Last year, Handu ushered in the most dazzling year of development. The GDP of 180.9 billion exceeded Hangzhou and Chengdu, becoming the ninth city in the country. The next step is to surpass Jiazhou to enter the quarterfinals, right? How much is Zhongzhou? Are you entering the top 30? Is it probably just entering the top 30? The GDP is less than 100 billion, which is only half of that of Handu. How can you become a competitor of Handu?"

The smile on Mao Xiangdong's face seemed to have disappeared a lot of wrinkles on the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

Indeed, 2002 was the most proud and popular year for Han City. Its economic growth rate ranked first among sub-provincial cities and provincial capitals in the country. In other words, the four municipalities directly under the central government, including Yanjing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Jiazhou, and all sub-provincial cities, including provincial capitals, Han Capital ranked first, and left the second place quite far.

Handu ranked 11th in the national urban rankings in 2001, ranking behind Chengdu by 2000 million. However, after a year of explosion in 2002, it jumped over Chengdu, 10th and Hangzhou, 9th, and entered the top 10th, successfully squeezed Chengdu to 11th. This is Mao Xiangdong's greatest pride and capital, and it is also the confidence that Lu Zongping can be promoted to executive vice-province i.

In his previous life, Sha Zhengyang had an impression that Han had never surpassed Chengdu, and he had been hovering in the top 17 and 18, and had not even entered the top 12. It seemed that the best year was 15, but this life is completely different.

"Zhengyang, you don't have to underestimate yourself. Zhongzhou's geographical location advantage is there, Pingyuan Province's total population and labor advantage is there, and labor wage advantage is also there. The central government asked you to go there to borrow your ability to develop the economy. You also understand in your heart. I guess you were probably planning when you received the news, right?"

Mao Xiangdong showed a meaningful look on his face, "I just ask, you can take our Jiazhou, Handu, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Zhongzhou GDP data and growth rates for the past year as you know. Aren't you telling me?"

Sha Zhengyang was stunned. When Mao Xiangdong said this, it seemed that he really had a bit of this meaning.

After learning that he was going to Zhongzhou, Sha Zhengyang was shocked and excited, and also had a burst of ambition.

Yes, with Zhongzhou's strategic geographical advantages and transportation advantages and the rich labor advantages of the plain province, why can't Zhongzhou rise rapidly under the tide of the rising manufacturing industry?

During his assistance to Lin Chunming in office, Wanzhou gave advice and took the right path, and could quickly enter the top three in Hanchuan Province from an unknown agricultural area. In a sense, the situation in Wanzhou is somewhat similar to that in Zhongzhou, but the conditions in Zhongzhou are like the upgraded version of Wanzhou, and the conditions in all aspects are much better.

In this case, I will serve as mayor myself and have memories of my previous life as a reliance. Why can't Zhongzhou compete with Handu, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan and Nanjing?

"Secretary Mao, I'm honest. In the future, Zhongzhou will definitely have competitors, but it will definitely not be Handu, but Jinan, Changchun and Harbin, which are slightly stronger than Zhongzhou. Of course, compared with the benchmark, we will also find our own development path in industrial competition, and may also have some competition with Handu in this regard,..."

Sha Zhengyang didn't hide anything in front of Mao Xiangdong. In fact, this did not need to be concealed, nor could it be concealed.

Everyone understands that some things are inevitable, and how long can Mao Xiangdong stay in the position of Secretary of the Han Metropolitan Committee? Maybe he will leave this position and go to another position in a blink of an eye.

"But overall, for a period of time, Zhongzhou will definitely focus on manufacturing, even labor-intensive manufacturing. Handu now has the genes of the Internet industry. Even if Zhongzhou will enter the Internet industry in the future, it is estimated that it should be divided into categories, and it is impossible for Handu to move forward in a comprehensive and sequential manner."

Mao Xiangdong nodded, "Well, manufacturing, it seems that Zhengyang, you have targeted manufacturing as soon as you go. Competition with Handu is inevitable. Well, very good. I also look forward to Zhengyang's performance in Zhongzhou. Handu has never been a competitor. Has Han been in the competition with Chengdu, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Suzhou in recent years? If you want to say, this is still done by laying the foundation with you. Now we are going to become an opponent from comrades-in-arms again, which is really interesting."

"Growth is the most vital in competition, whether it is people, cities, or industries." Sha Zhengyang also added: "Handu should now be targeting Jiazhou and Suzhou, especially Suzhou. These two cities have relatively high industrial overlap, especially in manufacturing. Suzhou's advantage lies in its first-mover advantage, Singapore Industrial Park, plus strong private capital, and great advantages to attract foreign capital. Handu's advantage lies in its strong foundation in scientific research, education and traditional manufacturing. It can be said that each has its own advantages, it depends on how to make up for its strengths and weaknesses."

Sha Zhengyang did not give any advice at this time. At this point, Handu’s economic scale has increased and he can choose the development direction more easily. It can be said that at this stage, Handu will basically not be easily left behind. Now he should consider the issue of Zhongzhou.

Mao Xiangdong nodded thoughtfully: "Yes, in terms of economic size, there is still a big gap between Handu and Suzhou. We have a relatively high degree of industrial overlap, and competition is inevitable, but Jiazhou is also an opponent. We are adjacent to each other. They are currently vigorously developing the automobile manufacturing industry. Where to choose the parts system industry is also a challenge."

"Secretary Mao, you can't avoid any challenge, but as long as you develop yourself, you won't be afraid of challenges." Sha Zhengyang looked at the other party, "You are not a person who is afraid of challenges. In my opinion, you even enjoy the pleasure brought by this challenge and competition, especially if you win it in battle, that is the highest enjoyment."

Mao Xiangdong laughed and was very happy inside, "Zhengyang, you, you are really good at speaking, but I have to admit that without strong competition and challenges, it may be difficult to inspire the efforts of our Handu cadres and masses. Although Zhongzhou's current economic scale is still a little lower, I firmly believe that after you go, Zhongzhou will definitely change greatly. I also look forward to Zhongzhou becoming a challenger and competitor in Handu in the future."

Sha Zhengyang also nodded vigorously, his tone full of emotion: "Secretary Mao, there will be such a day, I firmly believe, but I am worried that you will definitely not be in Handu at that time."
Chapter completed!