Starting out as a drug dealer in 1988

After listening to Wang Xinyong's words, Zhao Wenhao remained silent.

The current environment is indeed like this. The authorities have started to rectify the situation a long time ago and are vigorously promoting the important measure of state-owned enterprise reform.

At the same time, in many areas of the mainland, there are still many places that still cling to traditional ideas.

It seems that they completely ignore the trend of the times and continue to move forward along the old path.

Reform is something that will inevitably go through a painful period of pain.

This is just like a silkworm emerging from its cocoon into a butterfly. In the process of transformation, it will inevitably go through struggle and pain.

However, if we are always unwilling to make changes, then what awaits us will surely be a disastrous end. Only by bravely embarking on the road of reform can we usher in new life and hope.

Zhao Wenhao thought he had said everything he needed to say. Since these people still held on to such outdated ideas and were unwilling to keep up with the times, he felt that there was really no need to waste time and energy nagging them with more reasoning.

After all, everyone has their own cognition and choices, and sometimes it is not wise to forcibly change other people's ideas.

However, when he learned that the province had successfully completed all the approval procedures for the expressway, an idea suddenly came to his mind, that is, another matter seemed to be able to be officially put on the agenda.

So, he immediately looked at Wang Xinyong and Chen Ping and said solemnly, "Secretary Wang, County Magistrate Chen, I have an idea. I wonder if you two are interested in listening to it?"

Wang Xinyong heard this, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he asked puzzledly: "Please tell me, what is this matter?"

Zhao Wenhao sorted out his thoughts for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, this idea has been in my mind for a long time, but the timing was not ripe at the time, so I never mentioned it to anyone.

Now that the province has decided to build this highway, and it happens to pass through Ping'an County, it's the perfect time to start this project and officially put it on the agenda."

After hearing this, Wang Xinyong and Chen Ping looked at each other, with a hint of surprise and expectation in their eyes. They seemed to have seen a new world full of hope.

"Our Ping'an County is surrounded by mountains on three sides, which means the Ningyang Mountains half-surround the entire county. Although it is a shackle, from another perspective, isn't it also a precious resource given to us by God?"

In Zhao Wenhao's opinion, since ancient times, the people here have failed to make full use of this natural gift, but instead fell into endless difficulties.

Today, with the development of the economy and the acceleration of urbanization, disorderly development has made these resources face unprecedented crises.

"Let's put everything else aside for now. Let's just talk about Hengtang Town. The current situation is truly worrying. Stone and gravel mining is becoming increasingly rampant, causing severe damage to vegetation in many areas, leaving them bare. This not only affects the aesthetics but may also cause irreparable damage to the overall landscape."

Zhao Wenhao frowned, his face full of worry and dissatisfaction.

In fact, this kind of mining activity had already begun several years ago.

At that time, the town was only concerned with collecting management fees and did not care about environmental issues, which resulted in the loss of several innocent lives.

For example, a few years ago, two people in Zhaojiayu were killed by rolling rocks from the mountain while mining.

Now, Zhao Wenhao couldn't help but sigh and feel deeply regretful.

"Mr. Zhao, we understand what you mean. But the town is in a difficult situation. Our towns don't have other resources for living. The only thing we can do is go up the mountain to collect herbs or cut down trees and mine stones." Chen Ping explained hurriedly.

Zhao Wenhao waved his hand. "County Magistrate Chen, I understand all of this and don't mean to blame you. It's just that seeing our once lush green mountains and clear waters now covered in smoke and dust is a little heartbreaking."

Wang Xinyong seemed to be lost in thought. He then asked, "Mr. Zhao, what do you mean?"

"Isn't our highway construction about to begin? I was thinking that if I were to invest in and contract the area around Hengtang Town to develop it into a scenic spot, I could attract tourists from this province and even other provinces, thereby creating employment opportunities for many villagers."

Zhao Wenhao said without thinking, this idea had actually been in his mind for a long time.

However, to fulfill this wish, the amount of money required is not a small amount, definitely in the billions.

At that time, he had invested more of his funds in Hengyuan Electronics and could not withdraw them for the time being.

Another point is that the transportation in Ping'an County restricts the development of tourism.

Even if he invested a huge amount of money to complete this project, it would be all in vain without the guarantee of transportation.

But now it’s different. Since the province has approved the document to build a highway through Ping’an County and to open up the Ningyang Mountains, the traffic constraints no longer exist.

Another point is that if the Ningyang Mountains are opened up, Ping'an County will be able to communicate with Minyang Province.

This will inevitably add a new layer of perspective to the development prospects of the tourism economy.

"Good idea, Mr. Zhao really hits the nail on the head." Chen Ping laughed and clapped his hands, seeming to be really interested in Zhao Wenhao's proposal.

In fact, did the county party committee and county government really not think about this?

I'm afraid not.

I guess the final problem will still be transportation and investment issues.

To build a scenic spot of this scale, the funds required are absolutely huge.

But the question is, who has the courage and is willing to spend hundreds of millions or even billions of yuan in such a poor small county?

"Mr. Zhao, your idea is indeed very forward-looking and innovative."

"Our Hengtang Town has always made a living by collecting medicinal herbs in the mountains, cutting down trees and mining stones.

Although it can make a living, this method causes great damage to the environment. Now everyone feels bad when they see the originally beautiful green mountains and clear waters covered by smoke and dust.

Your idea of ​​contracting this place and developing it into a scenic spot has really given our town a new direction for development.

If we can really attract tourists from our province or even other provinces, it will be more than just creating job opportunities.

It can also drive the development of a series of surrounding industries, such as catering, accommodation, tourist souvenirs, etc.

Moreover, as the number of tourists increases, the popularity of our town will become higher and higher. Maybe it will become a famous tourist destination in the province or even the country. That will be a revolutionary change for the development of our entire town.

But you have to think carefully, such a project is not a small amount of money.

According to my estimation, the funds needed just to develop Hengtang Town and the two surrounding towns will be at least several hundred million yuan.

This is just preliminary development. If we want to reach a certain level, it may cost more than one billion.”

Wang Xinyong said with some concern.