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"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, sir."

Gao Yuliang was full of expectations. He had a clear understanding of the development of Handong Province and even the country over the past sixteen years. If anyone had the deepest understanding of economic reform, he dared to say he was second, and no one dared to say they were first!

During the morning meeting of the Standing Committee, when discussing the economic reform of Handong, he did not express any opinion because he felt that those people were incompetent and probably could not understand his advanced ideas and reform plans!

However, Zhou Qingguo was different. He was a core leader of the country, and his perspective and understanding of the country were unmatched by those in the Han Dong officialdom.

"Sir, Handong has multiple economic systems, including tourism, coal mining, and manufacturing. The core of the economy is undoubtedly manufacturing, but now manufacturing has unavoidable drawbacks, such as outdated technology, serious pollution, and slow economic development."

"The economic development problems in Handong are common issues across all provinces in China: difficulties in upgrading and reforming the manufacturing industry, unresolved technical problems, and severe pollution!"

"Yu-liang believes that the current situation is one where the industry is too large to be shaken off, and technological upgrades in manufacturing are no longer sufficient to completely solve the problem. A decisive and resolute reform and restructuring of the manufacturing sector is necessary to achieve a permanent solution!"

"The new manufacturing industry must meet the following criteria: First, it must respond to the national call and be green and environmentally friendly; second, the new manufacturing industry chain must be semi-automated or even fully automated, freeing up a large amount of labor; third, the country's new manufacturing industry must break through foreign blockades, go global, and avoid internal competition!"

"Hmm?" Zhou Qingguo's voice clearly carried a hint of surprise and disbelief as he reminded him, "Speak freely if you have any good ideas!"

Gao Yuliang didn't mince words, stating frankly, "Sir, I believe that the new energy vehicle sector will be a key area for reform in the national manufacturing industry. I've studied it for a long time and have discovered a few problems!"

"First, the technology for gasoline-powered vehicles has been monopolized by foreign countries, which has strangled the development of China's automobile enterprises, making the road ahead very difficult."

Secondly, even with strict control over emission standards for gasoline-powered vehicles, it's still difficult to fully achieve green travel and energy conservation and emission reduction!

"Thirdly, automobiles have become ubiquitous, entering countless households. The automotive industry can be said to be vital to the nation's survival. A country, a nation, and a company cannot be held hostage by foreign companies!"

Gao Yuliang took a deep breath and declared loudly, "The new energy vehicle sector is just getting started. As long as our country provides strong support, we can definitely overtake others and keep many core technologies and patents within our borders!"

"Furthermore, a single new energy vehicle contains hundreds of thousands or even millions of parts, requiring numerous downstream companies. These downstream companies can provide more jobs, greatly alleviating employment issues!"

After a pause, Gao Yuliang continued, "Sir, joint venture cars nowadays easily cost 200,000 or 300,000 yuan, while imported cars are even more expensive, costing 700,000 or 800,000 yuan or even a million yuan, and you have to pay extra to buy them. Domestic gasoline cars are also expensive because of patent fees!"

"Once the domestic new energy vehicle market develops, in addition to being environmentally friendly, it will also bring down car prices, which will be beneficial to the country, the people, and economic development!"

……

Next, Gao Yuliang provided further evidence from various other aspects to verify the feasibility of his proposal to develop new energy vehicles!

Zhou Qingguo remained silent throughout, listening quietly as Gao Yuliang finished speaking. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "Good, good, Yuliang, your words are very powerful. I had some doubts at first, but now it seems I was overthinking it."

"Yuliang, please organize your remarks from today and send them to me..."

……

After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang stared blankly at his phone, completely bewildered. He had... succeeded!

The call had just been interrupted when the phone rang again. Gao Yuliang frowned slightly as he looked at the three words "Zhao Lichun" on the caller ID.

I just joined the Zhou family, and Zhao Lichun called. What? Does he want to use Gao Xiaofeng to blackmail me and get on the Zhou family's coattails?

Gao Yuliang was having a terrible headache dealing with Zhao Lichun. He wanted to cut the Gordian knot, but Zhao Lichun had too many weaknesses he could exploit. Just one of them, Gao Xiaofeng, could ruin him completely!

Gao Yuliang didn't answer the phone, his mind racing with various solutions. If there was anything he was helpless about after his rebirth, it was Zhao Lichun!

The past is gone and cannot be changed. Whether what I did back then was right or wrong, it is all set in stone!

What should our attitude be towards the Zhao family and Zhao Lichun now? And how should we handle this situation?

These are problems we have to face!

After missing his first call, Zhao Lichun dialed again. Knowing he couldn't avoid it, Gao Yuliang answered the phone and said with a smile, "Old leader, it's been a long time. How are you?"

After a long silence on the phone, Zhao Lichun let out a weak sigh, "Yuliang, just tell me what you need, I'll take care of everything."

"..."

This time it was Gao Yuliang's turn to be shocked. He had thought that Zhao Lichun was calling to ask him to save his son, or that he knew Zhao Lichun had sided with the Zhou family and was trying to blackmail him!

But none of them are true!

Zhao Lichun compromised directly; a high-ranking leader bowed down to him!

Although he didn't know what had happened, Gao Yuliang knew this was the best time to make a clean break, and he said, "I want a divorce from Gao Xiaofeng. I'll leave with nothing!"

"Can!"

"Qi Tongwei is withdrawing his investment, and from now on, he will have absolutely no connection with Shanshui Manor!"

"Can!"

"The 116 fire and Chen Hai's car accident were orchestrated by Shanshui Manor. They have nothing to do with me or Qi Tongwei!"

"Can!"

……

Zhao Lichun readily agreed to all of Gao Yuliang's requests, but finally made one request: "Yuliang, I have only one request: after Ruilong goes in, within your capabilities, please do your best to help him out..."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang was stunned for a long time. Zhao Lichun's call contained a lot of information!

The Zhao family, which had been a constant source of trouble for him, suddenly compromised and even took the initiative to clear his name. Considering that Zhao Lichun mentioned Zhao Ruilong at the end, could this matter be related to Zhao Ruilong?

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Secretary Xiao He opened the door and said, "Secretary, Chief Prosecutor Ji Changming is here and wants to see you."

"Ji Changming?" Gao Yuliang was somewhat surprised, but still said, "Let him in. He's probably here to report on his work."

As expected, Ji Changming walked in with a thick stack of documents, his face beaming with smiles. "Secretary Yuliang, I'm here to report on the work concerning the arrest of Zhao Ruilong, the approval of his arrest, and the subsequent investigation of him."

Gao Yuliang casually flipped through the document and instructed, "Old Ji, don't let Zhao Ruilong's status hold you back. We must enforce the law impartially and fairly, and investigate thoroughly, understand?"

"Yes, Secretary Gao Yuliang, I will definitely keep your instructions in mind."

Ji Changming readily agreed, then changed the subject, saying, "Secretary Yuliang, I have another matter to discuss with you."

"I don't think the Lincheng incident was solely Hou Liangping's responsibility. I bear the main responsibility, after all, I am the chief prosecutor of the procuratorate. So I think the punishment given to Hou Liangping is biased."

"I suggest that this be reported to the central government, and that I be given a serious warning within the Party, and Hou Liangping be given a warning within the Party!"