Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

Three days later, the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee held a meeting.

A meeting specifically to discuss Liu Ming's "White Paper on Industrial Upgrading in Qingyun County".

The atmosphere was incredibly oppressive from the very beginning.

County Magistrate Wen Boyan and Deputy County Magistrate Xi Wanqing, as strong supporters of the plan, sat at the table, eager to make a big push at the meeting and get the plan implemented as soon as possible.

However, the meeting's chairperson, County Party Secretary Li Yuankui, remained lukewarm.

He leaned back in his chair, slowly twirling the pen in his hand, listening to Wen Boyan's passionate speech, his face expressionless, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

After Wen Boyan had spoken until his throat was dry, he finally stopped.

Li Yuankui cleared his throat and slowly began to speak.

His voice, though calm, was like a bucket of ice water poured over the hearts of all the "reformers".

"County Chief Wen, I've reviewed this plan."

"It's very well written, with a high level of theoretical understanding; you can tell it took a lot of thought."

He first gave his approval, but then quickly changed the subject.

"but……"

The moment those two words were uttered, everyone knew that the real show was about to begin.

"But isn't this plan... a bit too idealistic?" Li Yuankui's gaze slowly swept across the room, finally landing on Liu Ming, who was attending the meeting.

"Establishing an energy group? Establishing a building materials group? And then going out to 'trick' companies into coming here? Comrades, this all requires real money!"

"Everyone knows the state of our county's finances. The little money in our accounts is barely enough to pay the salaries of all the county's officials, let alone spare funds for these large projects."

"Besides, integrating sand and gravel resources sounds easy. Those quarries have complex historical issues, involving too many parties. If things aren't handled properly, it could lead to a huge mess! Who will bear the responsibility?"

His words were "reasonable and well-founded," showing "concern for the country and its people," and he laid out all the possible difficulties that the plan might encounter.

This is the most skillful kind of "soft nail".

I'm not saying your plan is bad, I'm just saying the difficulties are too great and the risks are too high.

I did this for the sake of the overall situation and stability of the county.

In an instant, those local standing committee members who had initially been somewhat interested all lowered their heads again, becoming like gourds with their mouths sawed off.

They all understood: Secretary, this is to prevent the plan from being approved!

Wen Boyan said urgently, "Secretary! The difficulties are temporary! As long as we are united in our thinking and use the right methods, these problems can be overcome! We can't be afraid of taking risks, so we become complacent and watch Qingyun County continue to be poor!"

"Overcome? Easier said than done!" Li Yuankui's tone hardened. "County Chief Wen, tell me where the money will come from? If the integration of sand and gravel resources leads to a mass incident, will you take responsibility? If we can't attract investment and it ends up being a half-baked project, who will clean it up?"

A series of probing questions left Wen Boyan speechless.

Although he was the head of a county, Li Yuankui wielded far more power than him in the Standing Committee meetings. If Li Yuankui was determined to delay, this matter simply couldn't be implemented!

The atmosphere in the meeting room reached a stalemate.

Xi Wanqing's face also turned extremely ugly. She hadn't expected Li Yuankui to use such a delaying tactic to crush Qingyun County's last hope.

Just when everyone thought the matter was about to be dropped.

The young man who had been sitting quietly in the corner, seemingly indifferent, stood up once again.

—Liu Ming.

The moment he stood up, everyone's eyes were instantly focused on him.

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

What is this jinx up to now?

Liu Ming walked straight to the center of the conference table and looked calmly at Li Yuankui, who was in the main seat.

"Secretary Li, all the concerns you just had boil down to one issue."

"—**Startup capital**."

"That's right." Li Yuankui leaned back in his chair, looking at him coldly. "Without money, everything is just empty talk."

"What if I had a way to secure the initial funding without spending a single penny of the county's budget?" Liu Ming asked casually.

"What?"

These words caused an uproar in the room!

Without spending a single penny of public funds?

How is that possible?

Does money just fall from the sky?

Li Yuankui's pupils contracted slightly, but he quickly regained his composure, a disdainful sneer appearing on his face: "Oh? Is that so? Comrade Liu Ming, are you talking nonsense? Where will the money come from? Will you print it?"

"Of course I won't print money."

Liu Ming looked at him, her eyes flashing with an almost insane confidence and determination!

"Secretary Li, County Head Wen, and all Standing Committee members."

His voice, though not loud, was like thunder, exploding in everyone's ears!

"I, Liu Ming, here today, in front of all the leaders, hereby make a **pledge of allegiance**!"

Give me three months!

"I guarantee that, without spending a single penny of the county's finances, I will bring in the first investment for Qingyun County, no less than **one billion** yuan!"

"If I succeed, I request that the county party committee unconditionally and fully implement this White Paper!"

"If I can't do it..."

Liu Ming paused, her gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on Li Yuankui's face, which was etched with shock and astonishment. She spoke slowly and deliberately:

"I hereby resign voluntarily and leave Qingyun County!"

"boom--!"

The entire conference room erupted in chaos!

crazy!

This kid is absolutely insane!

Three months! One billion!

And it doesn't cost the government a single penny?

This is a task that is impossible to accomplish, let alone in Qingyun County, or even in Ningzhou City or the entire Jiangnan Province.

He's taking a gamble!

They are gambling with their political future, even their entire lives, on a miracle that is impossible to achieve.

Wen Boyan and Xi Wanqing were also startled by Liu Ming's sudden and crazy behavior.

They wanted to speak up and dissuade them, but found that the words wouldn't come out.

Because Liu Ming's eyes were so determined!

That was a kind of resolute determination, like burning one's boats and fighting with one's back to the wall!

Li Yuankui was also stunned.

He stared intently at Liu Ming, as if trying to detect any trace of boasting or guilt on his face.

But he was disappointed.

The other person's eyes were frighteningly calm.

The calmness made him feel a sense of...uncertainty for the first time.

Could this kid... really have some extraordinary abilities?

impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

He must be bluffing, trying to force me to agree to his plan.

Yes! That must be it!

Having figured this out, a sinister smile returned to Li Yuankui's face.

Since you're determined to die, I'll grant your wish!

"Good!" He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and shouted in a booming voice, "Comrade Liu Ming has guts! He has a sense of responsibility! No wonder he's a soldier from the army!"

"I accept this pledge on behalf of the county committee!"

"All the Standing Committee members present can testify!"

"If I don't see a billion dollars in cash within three months, you can pack your bags and get out!"

"It's a deal!" Liu Ming's voice was firm and resolute.

This dramatic Standing Committee meeting ended in a way that no one expected.

The meeting room door opened.

Liu Ming was the first to step forward.

"Liu Ming! Stop right there!"

Xi Wanqing quickly caught up and grabbed his arm.

For the first time, her icy face revealed a look of anxiety and worry.

She looked at him, her voice trembling slightly:

"You're too impulsive!"

"Three months, one billion! This is an impossible task! You're ruining your future!"

Looking into her eyes, which were full of concern, Liu Ming felt a warmth in her heart for no reason.

He smiled, a smile that was calm and serene.

He turned and gently patted the back of her hand, saying confidently in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"rest assured."

"Because I have a trump card."