Siheyuan: Heavy Industry Revitalizes the Country

"You really want me to say it?"

Fang Xiang hesitated for a moment. It seemed that Mr. Xixian was serious.

"How could it be false? If three people don't tell it, six ears won't tell it, so feel free to tell it!"

Mr. Xixian took out another cigarette, but did not light it in a hurry, just held it in his hand.

"During the few days I was in Hong Kong, I calculated that the fiscal expenditure for a Pudong New Area as large as this one, after the framework was established, was only tens of billions.

Converted, it is less than 3 billion US dollars.

I don't know much about economics and I'm not an expert, I just did a simple conversion.

If every province, city or region had such an economic engine, the total would be less than 100 billion.

So, isn't this an opportunity to make so much money, and since I can't spend it all, why not use it to make a contribution?"

After Fang Xiang pondered for a moment, he felt that he should not speak too confidently.

Just use the dumbest method.

"You kid, you don't tell the truth...

Do you have any concerns?"

What kind of person is Mr. Xixian? He saw through Fang Xiang's thoughts at a glance.

"Look at what you said.

When it comes to technology, engines and the like, I am the best choice.

But the country is so big and the economy is so complicated, how can I understand it?"

Fang Xiang chuckled and scratched his head.

I have to act young. Even though I am over 40 years old, in front of Mr. Xixian, won’t I still be seen through like a little kid at a glance?

“Nonsense…

Others may not know who created the Pudong New Area, but how could I not know?

Second Automobile Works and GAC have now become the leading economic engines of Henan and Guangdong provinces. Whose credit is this?

You said it yourself that you are a red child. Your father died for the country, and your mother also died in the line of duty.

It's not an exaggeration to say that you are a child of the country, so why do you need to be so cautious in front of me?"

Mr. Xixian smiled and shook his head, then lighted Fang Xiang again with the hand holding the cigarette.

"Your father-in-law once mentioned that Guangzhou will become the new economic center of the south.

At that time, many people sneered and thought it was nonsense.

But not long after, you built GAC in Yangcheng, and now you have led Guangdong Province from a backward element to an advanced element.

Now it seems that this is also your work...

So, don't be too proud of what you have.

If you have an idea, you can talk about it. It doesn’t matter if you are wrong.”

Then, Mr. Xixian looked at Fang Xiang who seemed to be lost in his memories and continued.

“In fact, you just said that Shanghai is the first city to be designated as an economic engine, and Pudong is the core component of this engine.

So, why can’t Guangzhou also be turned into an economic engine? ”

Fang Xiang hesitated for a moment, and it seemed that he had to come up with something substantial today.

I just followed what Mr. Xixian said and continued.

"Yangcheng... the economic center...

You really...

But relying on GAC alone is not enough, and it is so close to Hong Kong Island, is it feasible?"

Mr. Xixian was stunned.

I almost didn't follow the above thinking.

"Why not?

Shanghai is the most advantageous place in the Yangtze River Delta region. Once Shanghai develops, the entire Yangtze River Delta will be able to bring things along.

The area can also radiate to several nearby provinces, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui.

Then why can't Guangzhou, as the most advantageous place in the Pearl River Delta, drive the development of the surrounding areas?"

Fang Xiang picked up the blank manuscript paper and pen on the table and drew a simple map on it.

The Yangtze River Delta later did drive several provinces in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and hundreds of millions of people worked together to achieve prosperity.

But as for the Pearl River Delta... why didn't it influence those cousins ​​next door? Fang Xiang actually didn't quite understand.

But it is also a fact that the Pearl River Delta later became an indispensable economic power center and engine for the country.

After all, it can make people rich, right?

"The Yangtze River Delta... The Pearl River Delta..."

Mr. Xixian looked at the map Fang Xiang had drawn that looked like it had been licked by a dog.

Lost in thought.

“They’re all good places, aren’t they?”

Fang Xiang nodded.

“Why are they all in the south, not the north?”

Mr. Xixian tapped two places on the map and suddenly asked.

"There is Tianjin Port in the north, but... it's too close to the capital.

Now is the age of the ocean. Whoever controls the ocean and has strong maritime power will have the right to speak.

Putting it in the south may not be a bad thing.”

Fang Xiang subconsciously spoke directly.

“Yes, that’s quite discerning.

But just like Pudong is a new district developed next to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

In Yangcheng, do we also need to find a place nearby?"

Mr. Xixian looked at Fang Xiang with a smile, his eyes full of relief.

"This... is of course your decision."

Fang Xiang immediately thought of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. It must be said that Mr. Xixian is a man with a broad vision and he thought of this place immediately.

"Little devil, you're so slippery!"

Mr. Xixian smiled and pointed at Fang Xiang with his finger.

Then he took out a cigarette, threw it to Fang Xiang, and then picked up a match to light his own cigarette.

“You just said that you made a total of 160 billion?

You still have 60 billion, what are your plans?

This is a personal question, I am just curious, nothing more to it.”

After taking a puff of his cigarette, Mr. Xixian immediately changed the subject and did not mention the incident at the economic center.

“Keep investing.

The economic growth in Europe and the United States is still very rapid, and many new industries and new things have emerged.

Just like the communications industry that I started in Guangdong Province two years ago, these are important industries that have the potential to become economic growth points, provide jobs, increase tax revenue, and boost the economy in the future.

I plan to use this money to invest in future industries, and if we can bring back technology, we will do it domestically.

If you can't bring it back, at least you have to get involved and find out what's going on.

Otherwise, we will fall far behind the world, and it will be a whole new level of difficulty to catch up later.”

When Fang Xiang heard Mr. Xixian ask about this topic, he sat up straight.

After saying that, he lit a cigarette for himself.

“Well, that’s a good idea.

The country needs people like you who have vision, courage and boldness to lead the way.

Do what you want, the country will always be your strongest backer! "

Mr. Xixian flicked the ash from his cigarette, picked up the cup and took a sip of tea.

Said with a smile.

"No, no, if it weren't for the country's strength, which is my greatest support and backing, I would have been eaten up and wiped out long ago."

Fang Xiang naturally knew his own worth.

Just listen to the compliments, don't take them seriously.

"Well, go ahead, I already know your thoughts.

Over in Shanghai, Xiao Liu has been waiting for you for a long time, it’s time to go over there and lend him a hand.”

Mr. Xixian put down his teacup and leaned back on the sofa.

"Then I won't bother you anymore."

Seeing this, Fang Xiang immediately stood up and said goodbye.

"Well, work hard, don't worry, and don't be afraid of this or that.

For many things, only after doing them can we know whether they are right or wrong, good or bad.

But it still comes down to that old saying: a cat is good, whether it is black or white, if it catches mice!"

Mr. Xixian smiled and waved his hand, then gave another word of encouragement.

After saying that, Fang Xiang left the study.

"interesting..."

After Fang Xiang's figure disappeared in the study, Mr. Xixian's eyes fell on the map again.