Section 54: Independent Special

Su Juehua was stunned. He felt his old friend's displeasure. He didn't expect that Zhao Guodong could win Fu Quan's favor in such a short period of time, which surprised him.

He had a good impression of Zhao Guodong. Qian Yuedian will point Zhao Guodong to the National Development and Reform Commission and received his sincere approval. Zhao Guodong's persistent efforts on the Ningling Airport project and the Kunwen Expressway impressed him deeply, especially the other party's views on the Ningling Airport project were very exciting, and now everything the other party said is becoming a reality.

Ningling GDP exceeded 160 billion last year, and it was the first ordinary prefecture-level city to exceed 100 billion in the inland region. It is now the first inland city to exceed 150 billion, with an amazing development speed. Although the central government is gradually adjusting the assessment methods and indicators of the main leaders of local party and government, it is undeniable that the speed of economic development still has a considerable weight, and GDP is the most important indicator for quantifying economic growth.

At that time, Zhao Guodong assured himself that Ningling's economic development would have a blowout period. The completion of Ningling Dongzhai Airport would just catch up with the demand for Ningling's economic development to a certain extent. A decent civil aviation airport is indispensable for Ningling's economic status. Ningling will become a regional core city in the Andong region, and will even radiate to the western Hunan region.

At that time, I felt that this person was a bit boasting, but he liked the young people's spirit very much, so he made an exception in this project and gave support.

Now it seems that my support for the Ningling Airport project was quite correct. According to the current development speed of Ningling, when Ningling Dongzhai Airport was completed and put into operation in the second half of 2007, Ningling's total economic output was expected to exceed 280 billion yuan. This level is already a very terrifying level in the inland areas, and it is likely to surpass Andu, second only to Chongqing, Chengdu and Wuhan, these super-large sub-provincial cities. Such a city is indeed a bit unacceptable without a decent civil aviation airport. The timeliness and delays of civil aviation airport construction may become a major constraint to enhancing the image of Ningling and further developing the economy.

It is precisely because of this that Su Juehua talked about his feelings and impressions of Zhao Guodong when he was with Fu Quan last time. At that time, Fu Quan didn't know Zhao Guodong very well, but he knew that this person was very good at engaging in economics. Unexpectedly, how long has passed, and now he has become a person who shows concern for Zhao Guodong, but Fu Quan has become the one who defends Zhao Guodong.

Su Juehua shook his head and glanced at his old friend with some amusement, "Old Fu, don't pretend to be stupid there. I don't believe you don't know Zhao Guodong's performance during this period. Is there no implicit speech on his speech at the National Fertilizer Production and Supply Telephone Conference? I'm not afraid to tell you that two days ago, Qilu Daocheng*** called me to ask if the central government has made any new moves in the development of private enterprises, especially in the basic industry. Hehe, I, the vice premier in charge of industry, was a little confused."

Fu Quan was slightly stunned, pondered for a moment before slowly saying: "I know what you want to say. Guodong specifically reported to Director Quan Jun and me when investigating the situation of major provinces in fertilizer production. He wanted to understand the true attitudes and opinions of each province in regard to the entry of private enterprises into basic industries. He also wanted to find out the basics. Director Quan Jun and I have also thought about it. There is a lot of controversy on this issue now, including your senior management, probably a little undecided about this issue, the elites in the economic field.

They and the media reporters seem to be very interested in this issue, and the dispute has never stopped. From Tieben to Jianlong, to Xinda and Dongfang Hope electrolytic aluminum, we can play an important role in whether private enterprises can enter basic industries or industries that are related to national economy and people's livelihood. The central government's policies in this regard are also collected and relaxed, and there is no clear standard. So when Comrade Zhao Guodong proposed to understand the real situation and ideas from the bottom, Director Quan Jun and I agreed."

"So Zhao Guodong's open mouth and magnifying cannon?" Su Juehua glanced at Fu Quan with a smile.

"Jehua, do you think this is a cannon? Zhao Guodong's conversation on the video conference was targeted, and there is no cannon. As for the investigation in Shandong and Henan provinces, I think this is within a very small range, right? In other words, some leaders and heads of major departments in the province, can this kind of exchange and outburst have become a big fuss about the world?" Fu Quan disagreed.

Su Juehua shook his head and said no more.

Things are not that simple.

Zhao Guodong is not the municipal party committee of any city, nor is he the vice governor of any province. He is in the position of deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission, and is concerned about the overall situation. A slight word of the rumor will attract the attention of countless people. China is too big, and it is in an era of change and the special political situation that the domestic economy cannot be separated from the economy at all. Although they are shouting that the government, enterprises, government and economy should be separated, and the government should try to minimize intervention in the economy, but in this situation, is it possible?

From a certain perspective, Zhao Guodong's behavior is just a brief discussion, but in the eyes of some people, it may become a vane. At present, when there are still considerable controversies in many specific policies, your words and deeds may become a handle for criticism by some people.

It was already mid-April when Zhao Guodong returned to Beijing.

The sun is shining in April in the capital, and the blue sky makes people feel wide open. The pretty girls all wear beautiful spring clothes with all kinds of charming clothes. In Xidan, Dongsi, Guomao, and Fuchengmen, you can't even take care of your eyes. This kind of weather is rare, and it is often a bit gray. The wind and sand in early spring often greatly reduce people's good mood.

Liu Ruotong came back two days before Zhao Guodong, and this trip was not easy. The issue of Iran's application to join the SCO was only the first step, but it was a key step. At least China and Russia have officially included this matter as the top priority of the SCO, rather than taking an observation attitude as before.

During the past ten days, several parties also held consultations and talks, and rounds of secret consultations were held from multiple aspects, including ***, military, economic and diplomatic aspects. The parties, which were originally quite different, have at least seen the possibility of reaching an agreement. Of course, there will be no shortage of subsequent work, especially on some key issues, and still require the efforts and compromises of all parties.

This trip went out for more than ten days and made Liu Ruotong feel a little tired, but it was very fulfilling. It has been a long time since there was such a direct contact with such a core secret negotiation between major powers. Although China and Russia are cautious in supporting Iran's attitude towards joining the SCO, the two sides are inconsistent on many key interests, which means that both sides have their own priorities.

From China's perspective, the key is the first point of ensuring energy supply and safe delivery channels, and the second is that China hopes to gain a strategic support point in the Indian Ocean. As the trend of the Chinese navy going global becomes more and more obvious, the Indian Ocean is the main channel for China's energy supply, and it will be sooner or later for the Chinese navy to step into this ocean. From Iran to Pakistan to Sri Lanka and Myanmar, a looming strategic lifeline for friendly forces and countries to be gradually taken.

From Russia's perspective, forming a strategic alliance with Iran, a country with important influence in the Middle East and Islamic region, will help Russia expand its influence in the Islamic world. Similarly, if I can maintain close cooperation with Iran on energy development and supply, the two countries will have much greater voice on the world's energy issue, especially in the development of oil and gas resources in the Caspian Sea. The two countries have more common interests. Being able to reach an agreement with Iran on the development of the Caspian Sea can effectively prevent European and American forces from being mixed up on the issue of Caspian Sea development.

For Iran, being able to join the SCO can undoubtedly greatly eliminate the huge harm caused by European and American sanctions over the years, and at the same time gain a huge living space, especially in diplomatic space, which has a huge room for maneuver. It can be said that the benefits it brings cannot be described.

This was a very satisfying and happy work trip. Liu Ruotong hadn't tasted this taste for a long time, but when she returned to Beijing, Liu Ruotong vaguely heard some words about Zhao Guodong.

The Liu family is more or less in Beijing, especially when Liu Tuo came to Heihe from the Organization Department of the Central Committee. Liu Yan has been in the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission in recent years, Liu Jun is in the Ministry of Finance. In addition, Liu Qiao is active in the investment industry and business districts, the Liu family's influence in all aspects is constantly recovering. It can be said that some connections can be found in the streets in Beijing. Zhao Guodong is his Liu Ruotong's husband. This is not a secret in the specific circle of Beijing. Especially after Zhao Guodong served as deputy director of the Development and Reform Commission, it attracted countless people to look at him. Many people who are optimistic about the Liu family are approaching the Liu family. These people have become the most favorable tentacles for the Liu family to understand various information.
Chapter completed!