Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

Chapter 40 Reflections on the Problem of the Dafeng Factory

The following day, Xia Qing summoned the bureau chiefs who had been taken away by Hou Liangping to the meeting room of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department.

The five bureau chiefs come from the Development and Reform Commission, Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Land and Resources Bureau, Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, and Letters and Visits Bureau of Guangming District.

These five district-level government agencies are all members of the Guangmingfeng Key Project Task Force.

These five bureau chiefs played a crucial role in the issues related to Dafeng Factory.

Therefore, Hou Liangping accused him of being involved in too many cases and brought him to the anti-corruption bureau.

Thanks to Xia Qing's actions, he was able to return to his post ahead of schedule.

Now, it's time to restart the process of dealing with the large wind power plant.

At the start of the meeting, the five bureau chiefs each shared their views.

Xia Qing also raised some questions at the right time.

Approximately two hours later, the meeting reached the following conclusion.

First, the Dafeng Factory must be demolished, as this is related to the progress of the Guangmingfeng project and the economic development of the entire Handong area.

Second, the resettlement costs for the workers must be borne by the Shanshui Group.

After Xia Qing finished summarizing, he looked around at everyone and said:

"In that case, the problem with Dafeng Factory is actually very clear. Shanshui Group will pay the workers 45 million yuan in resettlement fees according to the contract. Then, the demolition can proceed."

The head of the petition office said with a wry smile:

"Minister, if only it were that easy. When the workers come to me to petition, the most common complaints, besides the factory not paying their wages, are that the Shanshui Group is unwilling to pay resettlement fees."

Xia Qing frowned and said:

"Unwilling to pay resettlement fees? It's clearly stated in black and white, how can you say you're unwilling?"

The director of the Land and Resources Bureau stated:

"When that land was mortgaged to Shanshui Group, it was still industrial land. Later, Ding Yizhen handled the rezoning and converted it into commercial land, which increased its value several times over. The shareholders of Dafeng Factory demanded compensation based on the new value, which Shanshui Group naturally refused."

Xia Qing listened and nodded, gradually understanding.

It seems that the crux of the problem lies here.

Shanshui Group is only willing to pay 45 million yuan in resettlement fees in accordance with the contract.

The shareholders of Dafeng Factory, however, are demanding compensation at the level of commercial land use.

Both sides refused to give in to each other.

Xia Qing began to think.

It seems that simply making Gao Xiaoqin pay 45 million won't solve this problem.

It must be done in steps.

Now the whole country's attention, and even the attention from higher authorities, is focused on Dafeng Factory in Handong.

Following the impact of the 116 incident, the handling of Dafeng Factory has become an extremely sensitive matter.

If the workers are provoked again, it could lead to a second "116 Incident".

The team from Handong will definitely be held strictly accountable.

Such consequences are unacceptable.

Xia Qing had considered quitting.

After all, his task was only to recommend cadres, ensure that there were no vacancies in important positions in Guangming District, and maintain the stability of Dafeng Factory.

As for whether the Dafeng Factory project can be successfully resolved in the end, and whether the Guangmingfeng project can be pushed forward.

These are not things that the Minister of Organization should consider.

But Xia Qing couldn't simply and crudely leave.

It is precisely at times like these that a cadre's ability to handle complex problems and respond to emergencies is truly demonstrated.

Does it have the ability to handle major tasks and maintain stability?

At Xia Qing's level, all of these conditions are the foundation for further advancement in the future.

If this aspect isn't handled well, the next step will probably be to find a place to settle down.

We must work hard!

Just as Xia Qing was pondering, the director of the Land and Resources Bureau received a call from Sun Liancheng.

At Xia Qing's instruction, the director of the Land and Resources Bureau quickly answered the phone.

His face grew increasingly pale.

After hanging up the phone, he said weakly:

"District Chief Sun said that Secretary Dakang just assigned a task: if a reasonable solution cannot be found within a week, the municipal and district-level finances will jointly bear 45 million yuan in resettlement fees, and then the houses will be forcibly demolished."

"This is a bit absurd. Does Secretary Dakang want Dafeng Factory to make the national video headlines again?" Xia Qing shook his head in confusion. Being impatient for quick success at this time is absolutely not advisable. It's hard to imagine how Li Dakang could make such a decision.

Is he putting pressure on himself?

"Minister, to be honest, Secretary Dakang is having a tough time too." The director of the Development and Reform Commission sighed and began to explain:

"Shanshui Group is part of the investment promotion efforts, Guangmingfeng project is related to the economic layout of the whole province, and the Dafeng Factory site is related to Ding Yizhen's change of land use... If Secretary Dakang does not demolish Dafeng Factory in accordance with the contract, nothing can be pushed forward."

Xia Qing nodded and began to think again.

There are many things about Dafeng Factory that cannot be investigated in detail.

The land regulation adjustments being carried out by Ding Yizhen were a powder keg that would bring disaster to anyone who touched them.

Xia Qing concluded that the Zhao family was behind the regulatory adjustment.

If we keep pressing the issue of regulatory adjustments, it will inevitably arouse the Zhao family's suspicion.

Xia Qing had no intention of dragging the Xia family to the opposite side of the Zhao family. With the Zhong family and Sha Ruijin as her backers, there was no need for her to get involved herself.

Therefore, regarding the issue of Dafeng Factory, land regulation is a topic that cannot be touched upon, or rather, it is not something that can be touched upon by ourselves.

Then came the judgment from the Intermediate People's Court that year.

Xia Qing noticed a loophole: according to current laws, the equity mortgage contract signed between Cai Chenggong and Shanshui Group contained a clause that invalidates the forfeiture clause.

In other words, equity cannot be used to offset debts when debts cannot be repaid on time.

Instead, the equity will be auctioned off by the court, and the proceeds will be used to repay the debt.

This involves the issue of preventing the loss of state-owned assets.

In other words, it is not feasible for Shanshui Group to acquire Dafeng Factory's equity through this route.

The verdict at the time was somewhat problematic.

If the workers at Dafeng Factory launch an offensive on the liquid terms, Chen Yanshi will then stand on the high ground of safeguarding state-owned assets to criticize them.

The situation is unfavorable.

At the same time, Xia Qing also realized that the court could mediate.

The invalidation of the liquidation clause was converted into debt settlement with goods.

However, equity cannot be used to settle debts; only equipment within the factory premises can be used.

The disposal of equity can only be done through auction to settle debts.

But if that were to happen...

The Shanshui Group refused to comply.

After all that effort, the shares were ultimately sold to someone else, and all he recovered was the portion of the bridge loan he had lent to Cai Chenggong that wasn't considered usury.

Furthermore, since the equity does not belong to Shanshui Group, the land cannot be developed by Shanshui Group.

The Guangming Peak project will also be hampered.

This will only complicate matters further.

It will affect the overall economic development plan of Handong.

Therefore, we cannot steer the conversation in that direction. If Dafeng Factory brings it up, we must find a way to deflect it.

If we follow the normal investment promotion contract, Shanshui Group pays resettlement fees, transfers the equity to Shanshui Group, and Shanshui Group has the right to dispose of the Dafeng Factory site?

It's like going back to square one; you still can't push it.

Difficult.

Xia Qing rubbed her temples, glanced at the people sitting upright below, and couldn't think of a good solution for a moment.

Then he addressed the crowd:

"That's all for today. When you get back, take some time to let the workers at Dafeng Factory know that you're back and that the province is paying close attention to the Dafeng Factory situation. They will definitely give everyone a satisfactory resolution."

The bureau chiefs looked at each other, then hesitated before standing up.

"Go on, go on. The stability of Dafeng Factory depends on you guys." Xia Qing waved his hand, signaling everyone to go back to work.

Seeing this, the bureau chiefs did not linger any longer.

Goodbye, Minister Xia.

"Minister, you've worked hard."

After saying goodbye to Xia Qing, the five bureau chiefs left the Organization Department, leaving Xia Qing still thinking in the conference room.

A solution must be provided that can at least partially resolve the problem at the wind farm.

Everyone is keeping an eye on Dafeng Factory.

If I quit now, I will definitely be labeled as "unable to handle urgent, difficult, and dangerous tasks, and unable to deal with complex problems," which will greatly hinder my career advancement.

There's no way to retreat!