The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career-Chapter 718: Ji Yang’s Thoughts

Ji Yang continued, "Let’s take a look at the map." A staff member had already displayed a map on the projector.

Ji Yang said, "As you can see, the focal point of our city’s development is currently Shisong County Town, and there’s no doubt about that."

Everyone nodded silently, indeed that was the case.

Ji Yang added, "First, let’s look at the counties near Shisong County. Starting with Qingming County, it was initially managed by Zuo Lin who had implemented a real estate project during his tenure, actually diverting many people from Shisong County to buy properties there."

Lu Weizhi chuckled, "I heard that those who bought properties there regretted it. They gave up real estate in Shisong County and sold it for a low price, only to spend a high price in Qingming County. Now, as Shisong County has boomed, property prices there have multiplied several times."

Everyone laughed, it really was just as described.

Ji Yang said, "Indeed, that’s the situation. However, the geographic location of Qingming County is actually quite good. First and foremost, there is a road connecting it with Shisong County. Although the road isn’t in great shape, it’s passable. If we could widen this road between the two counties and turn it into a dual carriageway with eight lanes, the travel time between the two could be reduced to within ten minutes."

Everyone looked seriously at the situation on the map and nodded to themselves.

An official responsible for transportation said, "Mayor Ji, if such a road existed, the distance between the two places wouldn’t matter much. We could also develop real estate between the two locations. The current land use in Shisong County is already tight, this could definitely drive development in Qingming County."

Ji Yang passed around some cigarettes and lit one for himself.

After taking a drag, Ji Yang said, "With this, driven by the development of Shisong County, there will be no problems with the development of Qingming County. Please refine the plan further in this regard. I believe that if it’s just a road, the provincial government would also support it."

Zhang Guangcheng said, "Only five counties remain."

Ji Yang then pointed on the map, "You all should see, the river flowing by the ancient city is now named Ling River. After this river was channeled into the regions around the ancient hermitage, the air quality in those areas significantly improved. Some people think this river is quite special as the lands on either side of the river have been appreciating rapidly."

"Yes, many believe that drinking water from Ling River has significantly improved their spirits."

"We’ve also found that aquaculture in the river is thriving. The fishes and shrimps grown there are particularly good and beneficial for humans," mentioned an official responsible for fisheries.

Ji Yang nodded slightly and said, "The Ling River flows down through two counties, Yanghe County and Qingshui County, and these counties have many river channels. After the river flows into these channels, coupled with their developed aquaculture, we should vigorously develop aquaculture in these two counties. I believe that if we can create a brand around Ling River aquaculture, the development of these two counties will also surge."

Everyone thought seriously, and it indeed felt right. If the promotion was done properly, there wouldn’t be sales problems in these two counties.

Lu Weizhi laughed and said, "You know, my family has been asking about the Ling Fish here. You might not know, but news about the so-called Ling Fish raised here has already reached Capital City. My family has asked me about this. If we handle this well, we might really be able to create two major aquaculture counties. Mayor Ji, how about I take responsibility for the aquaculture work?"

Ji Yang smiled and said, "Comrade Weizhi, since you are confident in handling this matter well, I’ll leave the work of attracting investment and development to you."

"But hasn’t the city committee already assigned tasks?" Zhang Guangcheng asked.

Lu Weizhi snorted, "That was in the past. It wasn’t seen to advance before, and regarding the leaders assigned to the counties, not many remain. I do think Mayor Ji’s strategy is correct. Let us handle governmental affairs, and it doesn’t matter whom they want to be responsible. They do their part, and since we are responsible for economic development, such tasks should naturally fall to us. This fact remains wherever we discuss our work."

Ji Yang smiled and said, "I will report this matter to the city committee, just as Comrade Weizhi mentioned. We need to be bold in taking responsibility, as all the citizens of our city are watching us."

Zhang Guangcheng said, "I agree. In that case, let me take responsibility for the road project between Qingming County and Shisong County. I still have some connections. I guarantee we can attract investment and develop both sides of the road."

Ji Yang happily said, "It’s great to see such enthusiasm from everyone. With this, the development issues of four counties and one district have been resolved."

Zhang Guangcheng said, "We can’t neglect the work for the other three counties though."

Ji Yang replied, "I will take responsibility for the development of those three counties. I’ll conduct some surveys first."

Zhang Guangcheng noted, "Those three counties are not near Shisong County; the challenge is quite significant."

Ji Yang said, "I’ll first conduct surveys in those three counties and then decide on the strategy." Ji Yang swiftly arranged some development strategies for various regions.

Everyone admired Ji Yang’s willingness to take on major responsibilities in their hearts.