Rebirth 1978, Wife, I won't go back to the city

"If we can really increase the meat yield, it will be of great help to the development of our entire town!"

"I see……"

"Comrade Li, since you've met with Deputy Mayor Tang, I'll be frank with you! We've just recently begun reform and opening up, and the higher-ups are emphasizing the need to address issues like a rigid economic system and slow productivity growth. Anyone who can achieve success in this area will naturally be valued!"

"Mayor Xie, can you say these words to an ordinary citizen like me?" Li Jingshen asked in surprise.

Xie Zhengcheng chuckled and said, "Why shouldn't I say this? Besides, you're not just any ordinary citizen. Just based on the concept you just proposed, even I, the mayor, would have to learn from you!"

Li Jingshen nodded and said, "Okay! Since the mayor can put aside his pride and chat with an ordinary citizen like me, then I will also let go. If there is anything I shouldn't say, I hope the mayor doesn't mind!"

"That's right! There are only a few of us in this car, and the driver is the one I trust the most. You and I don't have to worry about anything. Just treat it as a casual chat between friends. Besides, I do have something I want to ask you!"

"I'm not worthy of your advice! If the mayor needs any suggestions from me, I can help. If you think my suggestions are not good, please just ignore them!" Li Jingshen said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Xie Zhengcheng still felt that Li Jingshen was a little restrained and did not completely open his heart to talk to him.

However, he also understood that the other party's ability to behave confidently and without any nervousness or fear was already a good performance!

"Comrade Li, what do you think of the state-owned enterprises in our town?" Xie Zhengcheng asked.

Li Jingshen had a good impression of Xie Zhengcheng and did not feel any official airs from him at all.

Although he tried hard to treat Xie Zhengcheng as his friend, he could not get rid of the fact that he was the mayor.

He could also tell that the other party was asking for advice sincerely and wanted to hear some reliable suggestions.

Whether Xie Zhengcheng did it to improve the lives of the people in Maolin Town or for his own promotion.

In short, he didn't mind using his memories from his previous life to give some advice and tips to this aspiring mayor.

"Before the mayor asks me this question, I would also like to ask him, what is the current operating status of the state-owned enterprises in the town?" Li Jingshen hesitated and asked back.

Xie Zhengcheng shook his head helplessly and sighed, "The business situation is getting worse and worse. If it continues like this, I don't know what to do! Although there are various policies and guidance from above, some things can't be done just by wanting to do them!"

Li Jingshen nodded gently and said, "Just as I suspected, state-owned enterprises are becoming increasingly uncompetitive. How can their operating conditions possibly improve? Furthermore, these state-owned enterprises rely entirely on state finances, placing a huge burden on the national economy. The purpose of the above reforms is also to remove the poison from the bones!"

"You hit the nail on the head!"

Xie Zhengcheng's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he felt like he had found a treasure.

If he had known that Li Jingshen had such insights, he should have asked Tang Jiu about Li Jingshen's news long ago!

If he had heard Li Jingshen's words earlier, he wouldn't have to worry about it for so long.

"Comrade Li, I have something to tell you. Don't tell anyone else, not even your family. If you tell anyone, I'll lose my position!"

Xie Zhengcheng already trusted Li Jingshen very much and decided to reveal some shocking information. He said seriously, "You know our society has just experienced turmoil. Social order has been severely damaged. The national finances have long been at their lowest point. There is no money to be raised. All provinces are like babies crying for food, just waiting for a bite to eat!"

"So the idea is to delegate the power of economic development to provinces and cities, allowing them to formulate their own economic policies. The focus will be on those with better economic development in the future."

"But...some things can't be changed just by saying so. I don't know the situation at the provincial and municipal levels, but let's just talk about the state-owned enterprises in Maolin Town! They're in this half-dead state right now, and I'm completely confused. I don't know how to change them. Do you have any suggestions?"

Li Jingshen pondered for a moment and said seriously, "Mayor Xie, I do have some suggestions. It depends on whether you dare to act. These state-owned enterprises are sticking to the old ways and will soon be eliminated by the times. If they continue to be conservative, Maolin Town will have no way out!"

"Now the top management wants to make changes. If you continue to be timid and afraid to make big moves, and only want to guard your own little piece of land, then in the end you will get nothing!"

"My suggestion is to reform the state-owned enterprises in the town that are in poor operating condition into joint-stock companies, allowing private capital to participate and allow them to participate in operation and management. If you want to make money, you have to use your brain, otherwise you will just eat up all the resources."

"If everyone starts using their brains and finding ways to make money, won't they have to improve their core competitiveness? Those state-owned enterprises that continue to be conservative and unwilling to use their brains will be eliminated by the new state-owned enterprises!"

"Now that the provincial and municipal governments have gained economic autonomy, you can also strive for support from higher authorities in contracting out state-owned enterprises. You should also support individuals and collectives in opening factories in your town!"

"The more factories you open, the denser the town's population will become. If you can attract 70% of the population from each village to work here, not only will you reduce a large portion of the factors causing social instability, but you'll also be able to revitalize Maolin Town's economy!"

The more Xie Zhengcheng listened, the more excited he became. It felt like he had opened the door to a new world.

Li Jingshen continued, "Everyone needs to eat, right? Eating drives the catering industry, which in turn drives the consumption of grain, oil, rice, noodles, vegetables, and meat. Behind all this consumption are various oil mills, noodle factories, and pig farms!"

"Those who have their own distribution system can also grow fruits and vegetables and sell them in town. After earning some income, they will continue to spend it, forming a virtuous cycle!"

"And this...is just about food. There are also aspects of clothing, housing, and transportation. Therefore, only when the population is mobile can we create an economy. Now everyone is in their own village, just like small puddles. If they don't flow around, they will never become a river!"

Xie Zhengcheng felt that his worldview had been severely impacted and he didn't dare to even think about such a thing.

In fact, he felt that he was bold enough, but compared with Li Jingshen, it was simply not worth mentioning!