Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 429 Pointing Out the "Land"!
If we turn back the clock, Dongyang's most advanced industries before that were chemicals and metal smelting.

These are all places that big cities don't want and that have high pollution levels. The chemical industry is because the textile industry in the north is developed, mainly producing chemical fiber fabrics, and has developed some petroleum refining capabilities. The metal smelting industry is because it is close to the port and water transportation is cheap.

Semiconductors are roughly ten levels higher than these two.

This is just like the big stars on TV; they've never even smelled them, let alone played with them.

For this reason, Li Kangda made a special trip to Xushi, which is also located in the northern part of the city, last week. There are several semiconductor-related companies there, which have initially formed a small industrial cluster. Xushi is also the economic leader of the northern part of the city.

I didn't know until I saw it. I almost got kicked out.

Mayor Xu was furious! Why doesn't he come here?
For Zhai Da, if he didn't choose Beijing, Shanghai, Yanghe, or Shenzhen, then it wouldn't really matter where he ended up. No matter where he landed, he would be placed in an industrial area of ​​a development zone, and he would still have to do the infrastructure himself. So why not stay in his hometown?

But those places that are "almost the same" don't think that way.

This matter was discussed directly between Zhai Da and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The level was too high. Local powers like Beijing, Shanghai, Yanghe, and Shenzhen could still make a effort, but Xuzhou City was clearly not qualified, though he had also dreamed of such a thing.

Is it wrong to even think about it? Is thinking about it illegal?

If Zhai Da were to go, he would naturally be welcomed with throngs of people.

If Li Kangda went, no one would pay any attention to him.

Moreover, he was only at the county level, which meant he was already a level below others.

Xu Shi probably hopes that Dongyang will mess things up and become unmanageable, so that Zhai Da can simply move to a nearby location.
If Li Kangda hadn't contacted his old classmate and gotten into several semiconductor-related companies, he would have been just watching in vain.

However, those so-called "semiconductor-related companies" are not that great either. Two of them make photoresist, one makes low-end photoresist machines, and the other is purely a chemical supplier, only producing a certain intermediate chemical component.

After looking around, they had a better idea of ​​what to do. Upon returning, the Dongyang team established a special task force, with Li Kangda serving as the team leader and personally leading the team.

The entire county government was mobilized before Zhai Da's plane even landed.

It is right to attach importance to it. For a county with an annual GDP of over 300 billion yuan, a high-tech enterprise with a total investment that may reach "one billion yuan" (cumulative from multiple rounds) should not be located in a smaller place.

The county magistrate can even brew a pot of wine at the dinner table.

Boss, if I finish this pot, can I invest an extra 1000 million?

Generally speaking, the combined contribution of industrial investment and GDP can be calculated at a ratio of 1:3. That is, once the research institute is established, it will account for 10% of Dongyang County's GDP.

What level is this? To draw a comparison, Taiwan's electricity sector accounted for about 9% of Taiwan's GDP in later generations.

This doesn't even take into account the subsequent revenue growth, expansion, and potential further commercialization of the company's achievements.

All of this means that in the future, the entire Dongyang area will essentially be serving the Mechanical Core Research Institute.

For those from humble backgrounds, they simply stuffed in a large one.

We have achieved employment, tax revenue, development, and technology.

Li Kangda had never felt this way before, as if the fate of a region's development had been transformed into a key, held firmly in his hand.

But in addition to attaching importance to it, the most needed support for industrial implementation is the seriousness and responsibility of the implementers. No matter how far the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is, it cannot reach the local officials.

Just like many industrial investments in Europe and America that ultimately failed at the hands of environmental organizations and labor union leaders, even the grandest blueprints must take root on specific land.

Zhai Da isn't naive enough to think that everything in his hometown is good and that there's not a single bad person there, but his connection with Li Kangda is indeed very important.

He is part of "political coordination" and also part of "human harmony".

On the way back to Dongyang from the airport, Zhai Da guessed that Li Kangda had something to talk about, so he simply rode with him in Li Kangda's Audi A4, while Yu Xiaoli drove the Volvo that Zhai Da had given her, picking up Lu Wei and the others.

On the highway, Li Kangda said, "Xiao Zhai, I won't go through the motions of your investment promotion rhetoric. Let's have a private chat today and talk about what kind of place you'd like."

He didn't ask "what kind of support do you want?" because it must be support from everyone, from top to bottom, with whatever you need and whatever you ask for.

Instead, they asked, "What kind of place do you want?"

Looking at the familiar scenery outside the window, Zhai Da thought to himself that he had made something of himself, and had the illusion that the land was his for the taking.

When I was first reborn, it took a lot of effort to get a broken TV.

"Before I came back, I had already looked at some of the public notices in Dongyang. It seems that there is indeed a very suitable place."

Li Kangda: "Oh? I didn't expect Xiao Zhai to have done her homework too. Actually, I also have an idea."

Zhai Da turned around: "Why don't we say it together? Let's see if we're thinking of the same thing?"

"Sunma Village".

"Sunma Village".

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This Spring Festival was destined to be busy for Zhai Da, especially after the holiday when teams from both the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the provincial government arrived.

Therefore, in this urgent situation, following Zhai Da's suggestion, County Magistrate Li Kangda immediately turned the steering wheel and took a different route to Sunmazhuang.

They actually wanted to conduct an on-site inspection.

The car first passed through the city but did not stop, heading west.

They passed Jianshe Road, where the county government is located, the entrance of Maofang Middle School, and even the residential area where Ms. Yu's new house is located.

Zhai Da nodded to himself; Dongyang was actually not bad.

The county seat of this scattered province, judging solely from its GDP figures, is stronger than many prefecture-level cities outside the province, and its population ranks among the top in the province.

Then the car drifted further and further off course, and the surroundings became distinctly industrial. Zhai Da had ridden this road before.

He went to find a girl who stood him up, but ended up with a little tagalong who never leaves his side.

Finally, the car arrived at Sunmazhuang, which is only 15-20 minutes away from the city center, though it would take about an hour by bicycle.

They also had to endure the mental anguish of large trucks constantly roaring past.

County Magistrate Li had a clear objective: the entire Dongyang area was a vast plain, with the only mountain being the cemetery where Zhai Da's maternal grandfather lay buried. Moreover, it was in the opposite direction. So, County Magistrate Li used his connections to gain entry into a struggling factory and led Zhai Da to the fifth-floor rooftop. The winter wind was biting, but the county magistrate's heart was warm. He led Zhai Da to the edge, surveyed the area for a moment, and then pointed to the vast expanse ahead, saying:

“Sunmazhuang was originally a rural area, but with the expansion of urbanization, there were hardly any farmers left 20 years ago. At that time, land regulations were not so clear, but the county magistrate at the time was very farsighted and specially planned two areas for industrial development. One of them was in the east, which is our development zone.”

"However, the industrial land in the development zone has basically been allocated. Most of Dongyang's enterprises are clustered there. On the contrary, the electronics factories, textile factories, chemical plants, and smelters are in the Sunmazhuang area. Because the investment promotion and development efforts were insufficient at the time, there was little progress. Only one of the two places was revitalized."

Li Kangda spoke of Dongyang County with great familiarity and clarity.

According to the "regional avoidance rule", Li Kangda is not actually from Dongyang. His hometown is Nanjing, the capital of Anhui Province. However, after starting work, he has lived in Dongyang for more than ten years and has an emotional attachment to the area.

In his previous interactions, Zhai Da had noticed that Li Dongdong's father was not particularly outstanding, or rather, someone with great talent and ambition would not have become the county magistrate. However, he was actually quite down-to-earth in his work and personal conduct.

As a county magistrate, being able to clearly explain the historical changes and endowments of a piece of land demonstrates strong "professional competence."

Zhai Da knew some of the information from the materials beforehand, but he did not interrupt Li Kangda's introduction.

Li Kangda pointed to the nearby farmland: "Agricultural land, especially collectively owned land, is very troublesome to convert, and it will only become more and more troublesome. But the good thing about Sunmazhuang is that the land was nationalized 20 years ago, and the villagers were all resettled in the city. In fact, this land is directly managed by the county government, just like urban land."

"The farmland you see is just occupied by elderly people in the neighborhood because of slow development. They grow vegetables and such, and we're too lazy to manage it. So there won't be any problem with approving its use when the time comes, and it can be connected into one area."

Zhai Da also came to the edge of the rooftop and watched County Chief Li speak eloquently and "point out the direction of the country".

“The entire Sunmazhuang area is designated for industrial development, covering an area of ​​157,000 mu, but the actual usable area is less than 40,000 mu. If some zombie enterprises are cleared out, the area can be increased.”

The county head pointed to the highway entrance in the distance: "The provincial highway runs through Sunmazhuang. Going north, it's 10 kilometers to the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway. If you look further, it's 50 kilometers to the Shenhai, Changshen, and Xinyang Expressways. The land transportation network is well-developed. If you acquire a lot of land, the roads outside the provincial highway will be under our management. Even if they are included within your land, the county government can handle their maintenance."

Further away, two rivers converge.

Li Kangda continued:

"Let's not even talk about the Yi River. It connects to Luoma Lake and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to the west. The Huaihe River goes south to Hongze Lake, and then it can be connected to the Yangtze River Delta water system. Both of these rivers flow into Liancheng and go directly to the port, and finally into the sea. It is the confluence of freshwater river transport between the north and south, and it can also reach the sea. Moreover, I asked people from the Water Resources Bureau. Semiconductors use a lot of water. If we can get water along the river, we can save a lot of costs. With your investment scale, self-financing water purification capacity is definitely more cost-effective than buying industrial water."

"To be honest, the old county magistrate back then had a really good eye. This place is indeed good, but unfortunately, development has not kept up with the planning. In the past few decades, some factories have been built here, but very few have survived to this day."

Following Li Kangda's direction, Zhai Da scanned the plots of land one by one, and could even identify the area where Xiao Mutou's house used to be.

"As for electricity, we will help you apply for 'single cable direct supply'! I have asked the State Grid, and it is not a big problem. With a substation, even the voltage can be output according to the factory's needs."

"Electricity costs account for 30% of the total cost in the semiconductor industry. Although Dongyang County cannot afford to cover the electricity costs, bulk Beiben batteries are cheap, and the province also provides some subsidies. That creates room for growth. By the way, Xiao Zhai, you also have your eye on Sunmazhuang. Perhaps you already know all this? Is Uncle Li overcomplicating things?"

Zhai Da shook his head and said, "The publicly available information I can see is certainly not as detailed as yours. Even the investigations by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the provincial government can't compare to yours as the local official. We have indeed considered things like water, electricity, and transportation, but I think this is the most suitable reason."

"is big!"

Yes, a flat plain that is not yet agricultural or collectively owned land is perfect for large-scale development!
Whether it's the expanding ring-shaped headquarters, the semiconductor factory, or other technology implementation projects that will inevitably emerge in the future, or even the nascent "Utopia Group," this place can provide ample space.

It could even be developed into a new town.

Li Kangda laughed and said, "That's right, space is very important. Land use and planning don't need to be pieced together because of other enterprises, villages, or land use. You can fully unleash your imagination. Even after you've settled down, you can change Sunmazhuang and the names of these roads!"

Li Kangda turned around and looked at the young man who was much younger than himself, yet already had the power to influence the development of a region.

He never imagined that the top scorer in that year's college entrance examination would grow up so quickly.

I never imagined that a young man who shines on the world stage would actually return to his hometown.

Even in the cold wind, Li Kangda was somewhat moved:

“Xiao Zhai, I can’t say for sure that everything will go smoothly, but from the bottom of our hearts, Dongyang hopes to accept your goodwill in returning to your hometown.”

"The news has already reached the ears of the people. You haven't felt it yet since you just came back, but the people of Dongyang are very excited about your return. You are the pride of all the people of Dongyang."

“Small places may lack resources, but people can be generous. Regardless of the final outcome or whether Dongyang has the honor of welcoming back its pride, I am already grateful for your gesture alone.”

Zhai Da looked at the land in front of him and planned his future in his mind.

Tens of thousands of acres, equivalent to two Pudong airports, enough to keep us busy for several years.

This place is perfect for building wonders!

"County Chief Li, I have a direct question to ask."

Li Kangda immediately said, "Go ahead and ask whatever you want to ask."

Zhai Da asked earnestly, "How many more years do you have left in office?"

Yes, the term of office for county magistrates is also stipulated, which is five years.

Li Kangda exhaled a breath of stale air: "Two and a half years."

Zhai Da: What a subtle number.

Li Kangda explained, “In mid-07, when you were going from your junior year to your senior year of high school, my term as the first teacher was coming to an end. Firstly, because the results were good, and secondly, because Dongdong was about to enter his crucial senior year of high school, I was afraid that if I were to switch teachers, it would affect his studies, so I chose to apply to stay on for one term.”

"But according to the general rules, a county magistrate can serve a maximum of two terms, so I still have two and a half years left."

Zhai Da was not disappointed by the time limit. He thought about it from another perspective: wasn't a former county magistrate who had been in office for more than seven years and had achieved remarkable results at the peak of his prestige, ability, and influence?

This is the time when we are most capable of getting things done.

Zhai Da smiled slightly and said, "Two and a half years is enough."

By then, the research institute had long since become a behemoth in the area.

It wouldn't matter who's in charge, and it wouldn't shake our resolve.

　Because "Book X" is easily blocked by censorship, the top leader in this book is the county magistrate by default. By analogy, the village chief, mayor, and chairman of a large state-owned enterprise correspond to the top leader of their respective positions.

　　Additionally: People may be a little unclear about the development over the past ten years, especially in terms of the amount of money involved. Let's take the same old example.

　　In 2009, Tencent's annual revenue was 124 billion RMB, making it the world's third-largest internet company (by market capitalization).

　　This comparison can be used to examine the book's descriptions of local GDP, investment amounts, and the protagonist's company's revenue.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)