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"To persuade Linjiang City to build roads, we must find out their needs; only then will we have a chance to succeed."

Jiang Yiming continued, "Secondly, we need to raise funds from multiple sources. For example, the agricultural sector should make more trips to the provincial and municipal agricultural departments to seek agricultural subsidies. For instance, some of the funds for high-standard farmland can be used to build roads."

"Finally, regarding road construction, we must overcome all difficulties and build the roads well. Only by building the roads well can we have the opportunity to develop the agricultural industry."

"Please rest assured, County Head, our Agriculture Bureau will do its utmost to secure funding from higher authorities."

Tang Chen, the director of the Agriculture Bureau, immediately expressed his opinion.

Several other bureaus also issued statements in succession.

"very good."

Jiang Yiming nodded and said, "Director Tang, the day after tomorrow is New Year's Day. Let's try to come up with a plan to promote the planting of grapes and vegetables after New Year's Day. As for the source of funding, don't worry about it for now. Just write it down boldly."

"The road we plan to build will start from Daxing Subdistrict Office, pass through Zhulin Town, Futian Town, Zhaowan Township, Lulin Township, and finally reach Gaotai Township."

"Our key task for next year is to develop the agricultural industry along this route. We aim to achieve 'one product per town (township).' Specifically, your agricultural bureau, in conjunction with the land and resources bureau, should determine the main products to be developed based on the soil properties and other characteristics of these towns. Other towns will also be appropriately encouraged and guided."

"Yes, County Chief. I will make arrangements immediately after the meeting and report to you on the first day back to work after the holiday."

Tang Chen quickly took notes and immediately expressed his opinion.

That's all I wanted to say. Do you have anything to add?

Jiang Yiming inquired.

Everyone shook their heads.

"Okay, let's call it a day."

Jiang Yiming adjourned the meeting, and everyone walked out one after another. Zheng Tao, the director of the Transportation Bureau, was at the very back. After everyone else had left, Zheng Tao turned around and walked back.

"County Magistrate, I have something to report to you."

"Tell me what's going on."

“County Chief, you just mentioned that you want to build a road from Daxing to Gaotai Township next year. I’m afraid that this will be difficult to implement.”

Zheng Tao explained, "Before you came, the county held a meeting and decided to allocate half of the funds next year to repair and widen People's Avenue in front of the county government, as well as the three main roads in the main urban area: Minzheng Road, Youzheng Road, and Daxing Road."

“Previously, you only asked me to open up the roads to the remaining two townships, which didn’t require too much funding. I could manage to complete the task by squeezing in some money. But now you’re proposing to build a road from Daxing to Gaotai Township. This road project requires a huge amount of money and is very difficult to complete.”

"Then we should postpone the widening of Renmin Avenue and the three main roads. With the current traffic volume, the existing roads are sufficient, and there is not a strong urgency to widen them."

Jiang Yiming said.

"County head, this matter was decided by the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee."

Zheng Tao cautioned, "I'm afraid this matter is difficult to change, isn't it?"

“I’ll handle this. Just follow my instructions and come up with a plan first.”

Jiang Yiming said, "I'll give you two days. You must submit the plan to me before New Year's Day. Also, you must not tell anyone about me working on this plan. We'll sign it together and then get the government's seal."

"This……"

Zheng Tao was dumbfounded.

Did Jiang Yiming just forcefully launch the project without going through the discussion of the county party committee standing committee?

Without the support of other members of the county party committee, the road would never have been built.

"I only used this to apply for poverty alleviation funds. After showing it to the leaders, I destroyed the plan and waited for the county party committee standing committee to discuss it before going through the process again."

Seeing that the other party was overthinking things, Jiang Yiming simply explained: "What can we use to impress the higher-level leaders? Only by demonstrating our county's emphasis on poverty alleviation can we gain the support of relevant provincial and municipal leaders."

"Okay, I understand. I'll go and do it right away."

Zheng Tao then left the office.

After Zheng Tao left, Jiang Yiming called Zhao Zhenlin, deputy secretary of the Qing'an County Party Committee in Linjiang City.

"Brother Jiang, what brings you here to call me?"

Zhao Zhenlin's cheerful voice came through the microphone.

Since the two people do not work in the same place, they did not use their job titles, otherwise it would seem too formal.

"Brother Zhao, I've run into a problem and need your help."

"Tell me what it is, and I will do my best."

Zhao Zhenlin said earnestly.

"As you know, Xichuan County is the most backward county in Yiyang City. Secretary Wei put me here hoping that I could make a difference. I personally don't want to waste my youth and still want to do something for the people."

Jiang Yiming said, "We have a Gaotai Township that is adjacent to Yangshan Town in Pinghu District of Linjiang City. I want to build a road that connects Xichuan County to Linjiang City. I am currently planning the road here. The current problem is how to persuade Linjiang City to build a road that goes directly to Yangshan Town."

“You’ve worked in Linjiang City for a while and are relatively familiar with it. Help me think of some ideas on how to persuade the Linjiang Municipal Government to fund the road construction.”

Although he arranged for several departments to collect information, he also needed to use his personal connections to find as many reasons as possible to persuade Linjiang City.

"I thought it was something serious. This might be incredibly difficult for others, but for you, Jiang Yiming, it's just a piece of cake."

"Oh, why do you say that?"

Jiang Yiming inquired.

"Go find our Mayor Ding Nan. If you go to her, she will definitely agree to build the road. There's no need to make up any reasons."

Zhao Zhenlin smiled.

"Brother Zhao, I'm asking you for help, not to listen to your teasing."

Jiang Yiming remained silent.

"I'm not kidding you, I'm serious."

"..."

Jiang Yiming said, "Let's forget it. You can help me think of another idea."

Zhao Zhenlin pondered for a moment and said, "Our Linjiang City has a relatively well-developed industry and a concentrated population, with nearly three million people in the urban area. The demand for agricultural products is quite high, so the prices of vegetables and other agricultural products here are relatively high. If we could open up a road with your Xichuan County and transport your agricultural products to our Linjiang City, it would definitely lower the prices of agricultural products, thereby reducing the cost of living for citizens. I think you can start by persuading the Linjiang Municipal Government in this regard."

“Brother Zhao, the information you provided is excellent. I will focus on this aspect in my report.”

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "I have a good relationship with Yi Pingchuan, the vice mayor of your Linjiang City. After I go there this time, I plan to ask him for help. You can come along too, and we can get together. I can also introduce you to each other."