Reborn in 1976, teach him how to be an official

Yes, for religious reasons, Faisal would not provide a loan directly to Zhuangan.

The doctrine allows lending, but not charging interest.

Charging interest is illegal in Saudi Arabia.

But there is a workaround for everything.

That is, they can convert the loan into an investment and earn a profit, which is not illegal.

Therefore, the 40 million provided by Faisal was all investment, not a loan.

Not only is the electrolytic aluminum plant a cooperative venture, but the thermal power plant is also a cooperative venture. The electrolytic aluminum plant cannot use the electricity provided by the thermal power plant for free; it must pay the market price.

Thermal power generation is a huge market and a big business even on a global scale.

After a thermal power plant is built, if there is redundancy in electricity, it can be sold directly to the power grid.

In this regard, Faisal has no worries at all.

China has just begun its reform and opening-up policy and is at a critical stage in building its international credibility. We offer relatively favorable terms to all foreign investors. Defaulting on debts or undermining partners is a non-starter.

Moreover, Faisal could trust the personal character of a top scientist who personally created Liu's Law.

Three days later, the two sides sat down for negotiations again.

Qasim looked very satisfied.

Clearly, the bauxite test results didn't disappoint him. His other questions were also largely answered. Yes, China is still very backward, especially Zhennan, and even more so Zhuang'an, which are extremely poor.

But from another perspective, isn't this poverty the reason why they are here?

If Saudi Arabia were a developed industrialized country, with its own weak industrial base, how could it be their turn to come to China to invest and build factories?

The negotiations went very smoothly.

Two days later, the two parties formally signed a preliminary cooperation agreement in Zhuang'an, Ningzhou, and the two major projects of electrolytic aluminum and thermal power plant entered the practical operation stage.

Once again, the cadres in Zhennan witnessed what "Liu Hongyi speed" meant.

Time passed slowly, and it was November in a blink of an eye.

Zhuang'an, which was already "in full swing", once again erupted in a "wave of public opinion".

Secretary Liu issued a task at the county-wide meeting of middle-level cadres - to let each department and unit establish a reward system for advanced workers.

It is said that Secretary Liu's original intention was to establish a bonus distribution system.

It's just a more technical way of saying it. The official name is the advanced worker reward system.

The reward system for advanced workers is not new.

It has been done before, and every unit does it every year.

Why did this trigger public opinion?

Because Secretary Liu said that he would give out bonuses!

Bonus has become a very common term in later generations, closely related to everyone's life. Even children who get good grades on an exam can get a bonus from their parents.

But in 1982, it was an "uncommon word".

In the past, whether it was advanced workers or those who made great contributions, the rewards were mainly spiritual.

Certificates of merit, red flowers, medals, plaques, honor rolls, and the ultimate reward is being in the newspaper. Having your personal achievements reported in the newspaper is a truly remarkable honor.

Of course, there are also material rewards. The most practical one is a salary increase, and there are also bonus materials.

Bonuses are occasionally given out, but only “occasionally” and not regularly.

For example, if you dig a cultural relic in the ground and hand it over to the country, you will be rewarded with a few dollars or food coupons.

Now, Secretary Liu wants to give bonuses to advanced workers in all public institutions in the county.

This means that bonuses will become the norm in the future.

As long as you do a good job and are rated as an advanced worker, you can get a bonus.

However, some people feel that this matter has nothing to do with them.