Now the leadership above focuses on economic development, which, frankly speaking, is about focusing on projects that boost their political achievements.
Of course, these political achievement projects must be supported by data, so Mayor Ma asked how much the economic output would increase.
"If everything goes smoothly, the production capacity is estimated to reach 70%, and the output value will be at least over eight billion. Of course, if the Municipal Party Committee and the City Government can provide some help and support, the situation would obviously be better..." Lin Hao continued to report, still somewhat reserved.
Based on the growth trajectory of the Red Era Group, they are estimated to achieve an output value of twenty billion this year and over one hundred billion next year. However, Lin Hao naturally wouldn't promise too much.
After all, if he boasts now and can't deliver later, it would be hard to explain.
Obviously, Mayor Ma wasn't very satisfied with this data and said sternly, "The task I give you is to achieve at least one hundred billion in output value next year, two hundred billion the year after, or even more."
"We will strive to achieve the goal assigned to us by the Municipal Party Committee and the City Government," Li Jingyi quickly interjected.
"Secretary Li, County Magistrate Lin, I have higher expectations for you two, and both Secretary Cao and I have high hopes for your partnership. You need to work hard," Mayor Ma said earnestly.
Lin Hao quickly interjected, "Mayor Ma, we have a large bamboo fiber project, which I believe can help us accomplish the task given by the Municipal Party Committee and the City Government."
"Oh..." Mayor Ma was slightly surprised and said, "You have another major project?"
"Yes, the bamboo fiber project can utilize the bamboo from our county and create an output value of over a billion," Lin Hao nodded and replied.
"Very well, you must continue to intensify efforts to attract investments," Mayor Ma smiled.
Soon, the convoy stopped at the Binjiang Industrial Park.
Director Tan from the industrial park and President Liao from the Red Era Group came forward to greet them simultaneously.
"Mayor Ma, this is President Liao of the Red Era Group, and Director Tan of the industrial park," Secretary Li introduced proactively.
"Mayor Ma, welcome, welcome!" The two stepped forward to shake hands with Mayor Ma and exchange greetings.
After some pleasantries, a group of people followed Director Tan into the factory area, officially commencing today's inspection and investigation.
Since Mayor Ma had already communicated with Li Jingyi and Lin Hao in the car, he didn't ask too many questions but listened to the reports from Director Tan and President Liao.
Due to the tight schedule, right after the inspection, they immediately headed to Anxin Environmental Protection Company.
On this occasion, Cai Xiujuan, on behalf of the new government of Wucheng County, reported on the county's environmental work, to which Mayor Ma nodded repeatedly, very satisfied.
After the inspection and investigation, Li Jingyi, on behalf of the county committee and government, hosted a banquet for Mayor Ma and his entourage at the Hilton Grand Hotel.
The banquet concluded amid laughter and cheerful conversations, and Secretary Li and Lin Hao saw everyone off, utterly exhausted.
At the hotel's entrance, Li Jingyi watched as Mayor Ma's car slowly drove away, looking somewhat worried.
"Mayor Ma has given us a daunting task. Do you really have faith in doubling the economic output?"
"It's quite challenging, but pressure creates motivation," Lin Hao said with a smile, lighting a cigarette.
"What do you think Mayor Ma's purpose is for coming down this time? Is it just to investigate the new energy battery project?" Li Jingyi asked, solemnly.
"Could it be regarding my assessment?" Lin Hao responded, thoughtfully.
"Hehehe... You aren't a fool; I think Mayor Ma just wants to see if you have the capability," Li Jingyi laughed.
"Do you think Mayor Ma was satisfied?" Lin Hao queried back.
"I think he was quite satisfied, but it also increases our pressure," Li Jingyi laughed.
"Actually, there are many ways to boost the economy, and it requires some risk-taking. However, right now, most people within the system hold the attitude of preferring fewer problems to more challenges, showing little initiative. That's why they lack the drive to develop the economy," Lin Hao said candidly, somewhat melancholic.
Although Li Jingyi had given him enough authority and room to exercise it, for Lin Hao, it was still far from sufficient.
With Lin Hao's experience from his two lifetimes and his grasp of economic development, he could completely invigorate economic construction in a short time.
"Yes, due to the strict assessments from above, most of us in the officialdom have this mindset: the more you do, the more mistakes you make; doing nothing means no mistakes; there's no spirit of adventure, and no motivation, just going through the motions," Li Jingyi also felt a myriad of emotions.
"Actually, with my approach, I can elevate Wucheng County's economic output to a trillion level, but it might also infringe on many people's interests," Lin Hao frowned.
"What? Trillion level? Are you joking?" Li Jingyi turned to look at him, feeling a bit incredulous.
At this point in time, if each district and county has an economic output of two to three hundred billion, it's already considered pretty good.
Take Wuning City as an example, its economic output isn't at the trillion level, and many districts and counties only have tens of billions, with some remote areas still struggling to meet their basic needs.
Currently, the slogan from above is to move towards a well-off society, using one-on-one targeted poverty alleviation, and providing certain subsidy policies to the five-guarantee households and those on social relief, to gradually lift them out of poverty.
"I'm certainly not joking." Lin Hao nodded emphatically.
"If you really have the capability, I'll fully support you, tell me your thoughts," Li Jingyi became interested immediately.
Even though she was good at political and ideological work, when it came to economic development, she was far behind Lin Hao.
"Let's find a place to discuss this privately," Lin Hao suggested with a playful smile.
"Discuss privately? You cheeky boy, do you think I don't know what you're thinking?" Li Jingyi rolled her eyes, aware that he wanted to make a move on her.
"Ms. Jingyi, I'm being serious!" Lin Hao said earnestly.
"Alright, let's go to the hotel's tea room," Li Jingyi reluctantly agreed.
However, she somewhat underestimated Lin Hao, not realizing that he genuinely wanted to make a significant impact.
Lin Hao knew very well that since the Municipal Party Committee and City Government had sent Mayor Ma down to inspect him personally and that Mayor Ma placed high hopes on him, it indicated that the two big leaders above already had faith in him.
At this moment, as long as he had ideas and plans to promote economic development, the higher-level leaders would support him.
Never underestimate the trust and support from higher-level leaders. Many times, issues that people below rack their brains over can be resolved by a word from above.
Without the support and trust of higher-level leaders, no matter how hard or competent the people below work, it's often fruitless, or even results in criticism and a frustrating sideline.
Since the channels from top to bottom were already open, Lin Hao decided to accelerate the economic development of Wucheng County, while also quickening his ascent.