When Tan Jincheng announced at the town government meeting that the first phase investment for Shanchi Group's Tianjin Industrial Base would exceed 100 million yuan, with a total cumulative investment of 400 million yuan, and that the first phase's investment amount would be fully in place before the end of this year, the relevant personnel in Chenguantun Town visibly stirred.
Even Yang Zhenting couldn't suppress his inner joy, his eyes gleaming.
In the JH District's financial plan, there was a reward for investment attraction projects in each township in 2006, establishing an Investment Attraction Meritorious Personnel Award.
For actual realized investment in fixed assets exceeding 10 million yuan but under 100 million yuan, the introducer would be rewarded with 20,000 to 100,000 yuan.
If the actual introduced amount was between 100 million and 200 million yuan, the reward would be nearly 100,000 to 200,000 yuan.
For introducing over 200 million yuan, the reward was 400,000 yuan!
In other words, as long as the Shanchi project was successfully negotiated, he, as the lead person, could get at least 70% of this reward.
This income was legal, and even if there were bigger goals, it wouldn't stop him from being happy.
The thoughts of other relevant personnel in Chenguantun Town, including Lao Chen, were even simpler.
The introduction of a large project meant sharing bonuses was secondary; the important thing was that everyone would have a chance to move up.
To be honest, the people in the town had some disdain for Yang Zhenting, who was seconded here.
He was young, parachuted in, and his usual style was somewhat out of step with everyone else.
Smoking wasn't even allowed in his office.
What peculiar habits these were, but today, everyone's gaze towards him was different.
Shanchi Group's plans were very clear, and the source of funds was also very clear: a combination of self-owned capital and bank loans.
Like Xinri and Yadi, Shanchi also placed its simplified models at the Tianjin Base.
"After full completion, the Tianjin Base is expected to have an annual output of about 1 million vehicles, with approximately 1,000 employees, of which over 10% are engineering technicians. The factory's final industrial output value should be over 1 billion yuan."
This was the factory's ultimate trend, certainly not its current state, but hearing it was indeed exhilarating.
"Ahem, everyone, please quiet down. First, we warmly welcome Mr. Tan to invest in our Jinghai. In addition to providing good service support, our district has also set up various awards for enterprises, such as the Scale Efficiency Award, Technology Transformation Award, Famous Brand Award, etc."
"Regarding land resources, we will do everything possible to cooperate with Shanchi Group and coordinate with the land and resources department. Furthermore, regarding industrial land, our JH District also has its own advantages, with a minimum standard of 204 yuan per square meter, which is the cheapest in the entire city, and we can also provide certain preferential treatment."
Tan Jincheng nodded.
This was indeed the case.
Except for Ninghe's 168 yuan, even the northernmost Jixian was more expensive than Jinghai.
"We can provide Shanchi with sufficient land for use at Ninghe's lowest land price. Additionally, regarding taxes, we can grant Shanchi a tax exemption policy for 2006 and 2007, and in 2008, a 50% tax refund will be implemented."
To retain Shanchi, Jinghai spared no expense, even to the point of being a bit unscrupulous.
They already had an advantage in industrial land prices, yet they negotiated using Ninghe's prices, directly offering a discount of over 20%.
If Ninghe knew about this, they'd be furious to death.
The tax incentives meant that before the entire Shanchi Tianjin Base was completed, it essentially wouldn't need to pay taxes.
"Furthermore, regarding land acquisition, once the approval comes down, during the land acquisition process, we will also cooperate with the enterprise to ensure proper resettlement of personnel. However, we still hope that Shanchi Group can continue its policy from Beicang and try to reserve as many job opportunities as possible for landless farmers.
Also, we hope that when Shanchi Group recruits employees, while meeting the enterprise's requirements, they will give preference to residents with Chenguantun Town and JH District household registrations."
"No problem,"
Tan Jincheng readily nodded in agreement.
With benefits certainly come obligations.
Additionally, Tan Jincheng didn't think there was any harm in hiring local workers, especially these landless farmers.
Those willing to work in the factory were generally honest and decent people.
Those unwilling to work in the factory would have already taken their demolition compensation and gone off to enjoy themselves; they might not even be willing if you invited them to the factory.
"Actually, there are a few more requests. We hope Shanchi can use a portion of the Tianjin factory's profits for subsequent industrial upgrades and not take all of it away. Additionally, we hope Shanchi Group can, as much as possible, support some local parts enterprises to drive common development."
This point was based on Shanchi Group moving its simplified models, i.e., the production capacity of the Shanchi brand, to the Tianjin Base.
Simplified models usually do not require high technological content in the workshops.
Several years later, they might well become outdated production capacity.
The local Jinghai government didn't want Shanchi Group to make money and then not upgrade or transform, and in the end leave behind a pile of junk and walk away; they still had a certain degree of foresight.
Asking an enterprise not to take all its profits, but to leave a portion locally, and proposing such a motion at an investment promotion meeting, also required a certain amount of courage.
Saying it directly might scare off investors.
If it were other personnel, it certainly wouldn't be brought up at the investment promotion meeting, as there would be plenty of ways later to make you leave profits behind.
Tan Jincheng still admired personnel who were willing to take the blame themselves and contribute to local development quite a bit.
"Okay, just for this statement from the leader, Shanchi has decided to stay in Jinghai. Please rest assured, my father was a state-owned enterprise worker and previously also a farmer. I myself am only 21 years old. Even for the sake of our father-son reputation, I would not do something like making money and then just walking away.
Furthermore, industrial upgrading is something any enterprise aiming for long-term development should do. Please be assured of this, leader."
Tan Jincheng's words made the other attendees breathe a sigh of relief, especially Lao Chen.
When they met in the morning, the leader already had this idea.
Lao Chen's suggestion was not to mention it for now, but to bring it up gradually later.
But Yang Zhenting knew some of Tan Jincheng's temperament from Zhao Jinsheng and felt that for someone with such a personality, it was better to be direct about potential issues upfront.
If you tried to play tricks behind his back, he might truly give up and act recklessly.
The Shanchi that Yang Zhenting knew was different from electric vehicle companies like Yadi and Xinri; its businesses were not limited to just electric vehicles.
If one factory was abandoned, it really wouldn't hurt Shanchi Technology significantly.
At worst, if the entire electric vehicle business was cut, he still had parts, automobiles, investment, trade, and internet companies, plus a clothing factory under construction.
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Tan."
The leader nodded and smiled at Tan Jincheng.
Tan Jincheng's words just now were somewhat offensive, especially the phrase "just for this statement from the leader, Shanchi has decided to stay in Jinghai," but he didn't mind at all, as it was also a way of flattering him.
Such offenses, bring them on a few more times!
Tan Jincheng sealed the deal, and there was nothing more to be said.
The attendees applauded one after another.
Yang Zhenting clapped his hands, while thoughtfully observing Tan Jincheng.
Numerous industries under his belt, young, clean, decisive, and with a broad perspective—no wonder Lao Zhao valued him so much and specifically told him to take care of Tan Jincheng.
After the general framework was discussed and agreed upon, the remaining details were left to his subordinates to negotiate.
Once all details were finalized, the contract could be signed.
However, before that, they still had to wait for Shanchi Technology's legal team and staff to arrive in Tianjin.
So, that was it for today.
It was very harmonious.
No matter what private calculations they had, in the face of a common interest, no one would act recklessly.
Chenguantun Town was quite large, with 24 administrative villages, covering an area of approximately 92.5 square kilometers.
A large area was good, as there were simply too many options.
After visiting several administrative villages, Tan Jincheng also selected three villages that were close to the town government's location and met land use standards.
Any of the three proposals would work, as there wasn't much difference between them.
The specifics would depend on whose land acquisition policy was more convenient and faster.
This move also greatly surprised all the villages.
"This young man is quite clever, he's making us compete against ourselves. He's fine with anyone. Can you even play it like this?"
The three village chiefs were dumbfounded after learning the results!
It must be said, this move was indeed a bit tricky.
From this moment on, the three village chiefs became somewhat wary of each other.
As for forming an alliance and all adopting the same land acquisition policy?
You must be dreaming.
What if he doesn't choose any of you then?
For Tan Jincheng, it was justifiable:
"I'm here to invest and make money, not to build relationships. I'll cooperate with whoever handles things more efficiently."
As for those not chosen, Tan Jincheng also had subsequent subsidies to ensure no one's efforts were in vain; donating some money to support village and town construction would suffice.
Of course, this couldn't be revealed now.
Lao Chen and Yang Zhenting also laughed heartily after learning the result.
Lao Chen cursed, completely disregarding his image:
"Damn it, this method should be used to deal with them. They've almost driven me crazy these past few days; they've smoked several packs of my cigarettes."
For the two of them, it didn't matter who got it, as the meat was staying in the pot anyway.
Lao Chen did want to try to get it for his hometown village, but on one hand, it was inappropriate for him to interfere, and on the other hand, he didn't dare.
If he really did that, he could forget about having a single unbroken window in his house, and he might get mugged on his way to work.
If he didn't try to get it, he could still earn a reputation for selflessness; at most he'd get a few scoldings back in the village.
But Mr. Tan said that he would donate a sum of money to their village for improving livelihoods.
If anyone cursed him again after that, he could then beat them up.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, these business people are so cunning. No wonder they can make money,"
Lao Chen said to Yang Zhenting with a laugh.
These past few days, Yang Zhenting had become much more pleasing to his eye, while Yang Zhenting merely smiled without speaking.
He knew what Lao Chen was referring to: that the losing parties would receive a donation.
Both he and Lao Chen were privy to this matter.
Furthermore, not only that, Tan Jincheng would also provide another donation to the town's schools and the county's welfare home.
It must be said, this matter was handled beautifully indeed.
It avoided trouble for himself, improved efficiency, and left no room for gossip.
(End of Chapter)