Chapter 82: Conversation with Municipal Party Committee Secretary Liu

Chapter 82: Conversation with Municipal Party Committee Secretary Liu

On the way to Jingzhou City, Liu Zhiqiang took the initiative to talk to Qi Tongwei, and at first the topic was about the social security environment.

After a while, Qi Tongwei skillfully shifted the focus to reform and opening up, thanks to his insights from two lifetimes.

Liu Zhiqiang was greatly shocked by Qi Tongwei's views on some issues concerning reform and opening up. He did not expect that Qi Tongwei was not only good at solving cases, but also had insights into economic development, which were very inspiring to him.

So, Liu Zhiqiang began to take the initiative to ask about some specific economic policies, such as the reform of the state-owned economy.

"Tongwei, tell me your views on the reform of state-owned enterprises." Liu Zhiqiang asked tentatively.

Qi Tongwei sorted out his thoughts and said: "I think the reform of state-owned enterprises is necessary, but it needs to be handled with caution.

We cannot simply privatize state-owned enterprises, which could lead to the loss of state assets and social instability.”

"Why is society unstable?" Liu Zhiqiang asked puzzledly.

"Capital is profit-seeking. Once state-owned enterprises are privatized, a large number of workers will be laid off, which will easily arouse conflicts and confrontations between workers and the government," Qi Tongwei explained.

"Then what do you think we should do? Just let the state-owned enterprises continue to lose money?" Liu Zhiqiang asked.

“The reform of state-owned enterprises is a big move and should be considered from many aspects.

First of all, those enterprises that are related to social livelihood and national lifeline are strictly prohibited from privatization.

We can carry out shareholding reform, for example, give employees a portion of the dividends to stimulate their work enthusiasm.

Once it is linked to their own interests, workers will take the initiative to supervise, and the phenomenon of corruption and waste will be greatly reduced.

The most important thing is to simplify administration and delegate power, and give enterprises the right to operate independently." Qi Tongwei said with a sigh of relief.

Liu Zhiqiang nodded and asked, "How do you say simplification of administration, decentralization of power, and independent management?"

“Yes, let me give you a simple example.

For example, the president of a state-owned enterprise finds that there is a shortage of a certain product in the market, and his own company can indeed produce it and make considerable profits.

So he submitted a report to his superior, but his superior was delayed due to various other matters, and by the time the report was discussed at the meeting, a month had passed.

After the Standing Committee discusses and approves it, it still needs approval from other committees. It may take two years to get the production approval.

But by that time, the market boom had long passed, and there were already many similar products on the market.

There is not much profit to be made by enterprises launching projects at this time.

You said, in such an environment, even if you have the talent of Guan Zhong, Tao Zhugong, what can you do? "Qi Tongwei knew too well the shortcomings of state-owned enterprises.

After listening to Qi Tongwei's story, Liu Zhiqiang nodded solemnly.

Qi Tongwei's words hit the nail on the head, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he said to Qi Tongwei: "Can you continue?"

“After talking about important state-owned enterprises, let’s now talk about those that are not so important.

Such enterprises can be transferred through auction and other forms.

This transfer can be divided into two forms, a complete transfer and a semi-transfer.

Complete transfer means handing the enterprise over to the buyer completely, signing a contract with them, standardizing the enterprise's employment contract, and requiring them to reasonably and properly place the workers.

A semi-transfer in which the national or local government retains a portion of the shares.

For such enterprises, government departments only send financial auditors and supervisors, and the operating rights are handed over to the investors.

In short, my general view on the reform of state-owned enterprises is that we should not be blind.

On the contrary, we should gradually advance reforms and improve the efficiency and competitiveness of state-owned enterprises by introducing market mechanisms and competition.

At the same time, the government must strengthen supervision to prevent corruption and abuse of power.

I believe that as long as we Communists want to do something, there is nothing we cannot accomplish, and the reform of state-owned enterprises will certainly be successful.”

While recalling the state-owned enterprise reform in his previous life, Qi Tongwei told Liu Zhiqiang his views.

Liu Zhiqiang nodded slightly. Many of Qi Tongwei's views were refreshing to him and sounded very reliable.

He thought that this young man did have unique insights and might be able to become his right-hand man in the future.

The two continued to discuss in depth some specific reform measures and policy suggestions, and communicated continuously along the way.

Around 9 a.m., when they were almost at the gate of the provincial government, the two ended their conversation.

"Tongwei, write me a report on the reform of state-owned enterprises when you go back," Liu Zhiqiang ordered.

"Yes, Secretary Liu." Qi Tongwei quickly agreed.

"Tongwei, come with me, Xiaochao, you wait in the car." The driver got out of the car and opened the door. Liu Zhiqiang got out of the car while speaking.

Liu Zhiqiang walked in front with the account book, and Qi Tongwei followed one step behind him. On the way here, he contacted the provincial party secretary Li Baoguo.

"Director Wang, is Secretary Li in the office?" Liu Zhiqiang asked impatiently.

"Secretary Liu, Secretary Li has been waiting for you for a while." Then he invited Liu Zhiqiang to go with him to Secretary Li Baoguo's office.

Qi Tongwei was naturally not qualified to meet the provincial party secretary, so he was waiting in the secretary's office.

"Secretary Baoguo, I'm here to make a self-criticism to the provincial party committee and you." Liu Zhiqiang said straight to the point.

"Comrade Zhiqiang is here, please sit down and tell us what is going on." Li Baoguo asked in surprise.

Liu Zhiqiang did not explain the problem clearly on the phone.

Liu Zhiqiang handed the account book to Li Baoguo and said, "Secretary Li, I didn't lead the class well. This is the evidence of corruption and bribery of Comrade Gao Renfei, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of our city. Please criticize me!"

"The account book of embezzlement and bribery?" Li Baoguo opened the account book and started reading.

Li Baoguo became angrier and angrier as he looked at it, and his brows furrowed, but he didn't say anything.

After a long while, Li Baoguo put down the account book and looked at Liu Zhiqiang, "Comrade Zhiqiang, what are your suggestions for Yantai City?"

Liu Zhiqiang sat up straight and said, "Secretary Li, due to concerns about leaks, the Yantai Municipal Party Committee has not yet held a meeting to discuss the matter.

My personal opinion is to deal with it severely and severely to create a deterrent effect so that similar situations will not happen again."

"Where is Gao Renfei now?" Li Baoguo did not confirm or deny Liu Zhiqiang's suggestion.

"He's in Jingzhou. It is said that he is here to seek an official position." Liu Zhiqiang continued to flatter him.

"Running for an official position?" Li Baoguo muttered to himself, then picked up the phone and called Yang Mingjie, secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, asking him to come to his office immediately.

After hanging up the phone, Li Baoguo asked: "Is anyone keeping an eye on Gao Renfei? How did you deploy it?"

Liu Zhiqiang hurriedly repeated his deployment. After knowing that someone was keeping an eye on Gao Renfei, Li Baoguo relaxed.

Yang Mingjie arrived very quickly. When Liu Zhiqiang saw him come in, he stood up and greeted him.

Li Baoguo interrupted the two men's pleasantries and said, "Comrade Mingjie, this is the account book that Comrade Zhiqiang brought. From the perspective of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, how should we deal with it?"

Yang Mingjie read it carefully, and after about 5 minutes, he said, "Secretary Li, I suggest that you put him under double supervision first, and then investigate."

"Double regulation." Li Baoguo nodded silently. This was a good idea.

In this way, even if the account books are false, there is room for maneuver.

Thinking of this, he said, "Okay, let's do as you suggest. You contact Comrade Zhiqiang and immediately place him under double supervision.

Secretary Zhao, notify all members of the Standing Committee to hold a Standing Committee meeting at 11 o'clock. The heads of the Procuratorate, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Public Security Department and Comrade Zhiqiang will attend the meeting. "Li Baoguo ordered.

"Yes, Secretary Li." The three stood up and answered.

Afterwards, Liu Zhiqiang and Yang Mingjie went directly to the secretary's office. Qi Tongwei and others still needed help in the double-disciplinary investigation of Gao Renfei.