The numbers on the ledger were very pessimistic, even showing a loss.
Of course Liu Fusheng knew that this account book was false. Not only Hou Bin, but also many other mine owners also made false accounts.
Crying children are fed by milk. If you, Deputy County Magistrate Liu, want to drastically reduce production, just reduce the production of mines with good profits. Small mines like ours will not be able to eat if they continue to reduce production! Your government leaders can't trick poor little guys like us, right?
Sure enough, when Hou Bin heard this, he immediately nodded repeatedly and sighed: "County Chief Liu, you don't know! The output of my mine is not good, the quality of the jade mined is not good, and there is no market... Sigh! Now we can barely maintain it. ! After all, we still have a contract for so many years. If we don’t continue, our whole family will have to suffer from the northwest wind..."
Hou Bin became more and more pitiful as he talked, and his eye circles were a little red.
Seeing that Hou Bin was so involved in the drama, Liu Fusheng seemed a little moved. He asked with concern: "Mr. Hou, it seems that he is really in trouble here!"
Hou Bin nodded vigorously, rubbed his hands and said, "It would be great if...if the government could provide some more preferential policies..."
"I will definitely consider this issue seriously after I return to the county." Liu Fusheng nodded with deep understanding and said, "Mr. Hou has three mines. This one is the least profitable, right?"
Hou Bin said: "Yes! To be honest with County Magistrate Liu, I was deceived by the people from the geological team! They swore to me that this mine has rich jade reserves, but I have worked here for several years. I haven’t made much money in years! Alas!”
Liu Fusheng seemed to sympathize with Hou Bin. He closed the account book and said: "The geological team is also under the jurisdiction of our government department and can be regarded as a business department. Speaking of which, this is also an inadequacy of our government's work... Let's see! How much money does Mr. Hou have in this mine? I have the final say on the mining rights for 20 years, and the county government will pay to take them back at the original price!"
"ah?!"
"What?!"
Zhou Xiaozhe and Hou Bin widened their eyes almost at the same time and exclaimed.
The former was surprised that Liu Fusheng could make such a decision and buy back the things he had already sold at the original price? Not to mention the government, even ordinary people would not do such stupid things, right?
The latter simply didn’t believe his ears! Deputy County Magistrate Liu actually said that he wanted the mine to be taken back at the original price? real or fake? Is there such a good thing?
In fact, this mine is certainly not as miserable as Hou Bin said, but this guy had already exploited the mine extensively a few years ago and had already made back his capital! He had someone survey the remaining part and found that the jade reserves were not high. If the government could really recycle the jade and allow him to use the funds to mine another new mine, then he would make a lot of money!
Liu Fusheng smiled and looked at the two people who were inexplicably surprised and said, "Isn't it clear what I meant?"
"Clearly! It's so clear!" Hou Bin nodded repeatedly, so excited that he almost cried.
Zhou Xiaozhe frowned and reminded: "County Magistrate, we are only here to investigate the operating conditions of the mine this time. I think this matter should be submitted to the Standing Committee and decided after discussion, right?"
Liu Fusheng shook his head: "Our government officials should take the people's affairs as their own responsibility! I think Hou is always in trouble. At this time, if our government doesn't help him, who can help him? Others? How can those mine owners and entrepreneurs still believe in the credibility of our county government? This matter is settled! Mr. Hou, are you willing?"
"County magistrate..." Zhou Xiaozhe grinned and tried to dissuade him.
How could Hou Bin let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? He nodded and said: "Yes! Yes! County Magistrate Liu is really our parent officer! You have saved the lives of our whole family! I, I will draft an agreement right away." !”
After saying that, Hou Bin stood up and almost jogged, rushing out of the office.
Zhou Xiaozhe's brows were already twisted into a knot: "County Magistrate, this..."
"After the agreement is signed, immediately notify the comrades of the Geological Bureau to prepare. After the mineral rights change, let them come to the mine for in-depth and detailed exploration!" Liu Fusheng waved his hand and said in a low voice.
Zhou Xiaozhe was stunned, what does this mean? What kind of trouble is County Magistrate Liu going to make?
Liu Fusheng didn't explain, he just smiled and made a silent gesture to signal Zhou Xiaozhe to stop talking, because Hou Bin had already trotted back!
The reason Liu Fusheng did this was, of course, because the world's largest piece of jade, which was world-famous in his previous life, is now buried deep in the mountains of Hou Bin's mine!
He personally went to the countryside twice to investigate people's sentiments or inspect mining areas. Each time, he carefully investigated and understood the area and found out all the conditions. The reason why I have never started to excavate the Jade King is because this mine is privately owned, and many things may cause trouble in the future.
He had previously revealed that he wanted to reduce the production of jade mines. In addition to this being a major policy and causing Xu Guangming, Lu Guanyu and others to be in chaos, he also wanted to take the opportunity to regain the ownership of the Jade King and return it to the Xiushan County Government. in hands!
He knew that many mine owners, including Hou Bin, would make false accounts to deceive him. If Hou Bin did not make false accounts, how could he naturally offer to buy back the mining rights?
Hou Bin came back. He was afraid that Liu Fusheng would change his mind again after being persuaded by Zhou Xiaozhe.
After more than ten minutes, Hou Bin's secretary hurriedly walked into the office with a letter of intent for the government to repurchase the mining rights, followed by a lawyer.
While Liu Fusheng was reading the agreement, the lawyer reminded: "County Magistrate Liu, there is something I need to explain to you in advance! This letter of intent is also legally binding. After you sign it, if the government changes idea, then you personally or the county government will need to pay a certain amount of liquidated damages."
"Oh?" Liu Fusheng looked at Hou Bin with a half-smile.
Hou Bin immediately laughed and said: "Don't mind, County Magistrate Liu! This is just to be more rigorous. I personally have absolute trust in you and the county government! However, during this period, I am actually working with several people in private. Two clients are negotiating about the transfer of mineral rights, and two of them are about to be concluded! If the county government changes its mind, this... will delay my business..."
"understand."
Liu Fusheng smiled and glanced at the liquidated damages in the agreement. The number was really quite large!
Liu Fusheng thought to himself: Of course the higher the liquidated damages figure, the better, otherwise, I'm afraid you'll regret it!
However, he did not sign immediately. Instead, he put down the agreement and said with a smile: "There is no problem with this agreement, but before signing, I have two things that I need Mr. Hou's help with."
Hou Bin nodded immediately: "Mr. Liu, tell me! As long as I can do it, I will never give up!"
"It's not that serious." Liu Fusheng smiled and shook his head and said: "The first thing is the reduction of production and quality increase of Xiushan Jade Mine. I hope Mr. Hou can help me stand up. After all, in the short term, this matter is very likely to happen." It will affect the economic benefits of some mine owners and miners. But I and the Xiushan County Government will never treat entrepreneurs who support reform badly!"
Hou Bin hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "No problem! Not only me, I can also contact the bosses of several other mines to support Deputy County Magistrate Liu!"
Liu Fusheng smiled with satisfaction: "Second thing, I got news that comrades from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection are coming to investigate the style and corruption of the mining department in Xiushan County in the past few days. I hope Mr. Hou can cooperate..."
