"Before, when integrating the rare earth concentrate plant in the North, Baiyun Obo mining area had many questions and hesitant attitude. However, when local leaders saw the results of the reform, they also took the initiative to change their minds. Even Secretary Leng Ziyue of the mining area took the initiative to combine the development of the rare earth concentrate industry with the local railway freight double-track development plan..."

Through Leng Ziyue's change in thought, Zhong Bai explained in an easy-to-understand manner that the other party did not pay much attention at the beginning to actively find himself to coordinate the construction of the railway duplex. This is also a necessary material condition for rare earth concentrates to be transported to the future export of the small free trade zone in Qiongzhou Island!

"Xiao Zhong, I understand your idea completely. I also believe that your plan is a forward-looking and visionary big move!" Wei Zhengguo raised his head and said seriously: "But at most I can only help you explain this plan to the leaders of the Industrial Bureau. The specific details may be needed to organize and coordinate with the leaders of the Qiongzhou Administrative Region. In addition, Mr. Yu of Baifeng Group, I think he is willing to contribute to the development of the national rare earth industry, but I want to emphasize that the infrastructure construction of our Qiongzhou Island is not as weak as that of the northern provinces. The funding gap in this area is very large, and the ability of a single private group is also limited in the future. I am afraid..."

This worry seems normal to Zhong Bai. After all, Wei Zhengguo was the retired director in 1983 rather than the retired director in 2020. It is not easy for him to understand that the small free trade zone plays an important part of Zhong Bai's rare earth strategy. The work of lobbying parties behind them, and even before the administrative orders are completed, is indeed very difficult.

Seeing that Wei Zhengguo finally agreed, Zhong Bai sighed and nodded, "You don't have to worry about this. As long as you can tell the leaders of the Industrial Bureau, I will visit them in the past two days to seek their support. As for Baifeng Group, Dongfeng will also put all his strength to support the establishment of a small free trade zone!"

Yu Dongfeng finally encountered an opportunity to speak by himself, and he spoke: "Please rest assured, leader!"

Although it is only five words, this is the meaning of his appearance. After all, the effect of such words being said by Zhong Bai will be greatly reduced. Yu Dongfeng said that there were examples of using funds to build a double-track tunnel before, so the credibility of his statement was greatly increased.

While watching Zhong Bai and Yu Dongfeng go out, Wei Zhengguo even felt a little unreal in an instant.

He asked himself in his heart that these two young people, especially Zhong Bai, had such a huge plan to establish a small free trade zone, involving many countries, and I won’t talk about the various domestic preparations. Can we really... be able to do it?

But in the next two days, Wei Zhengguo understood what it means to Zhong Bai, and he could only imagine it!

...

Under Wei Zhengguo's introduction, Zhong Bai and Yu Dongfeng first visited Gan Quping, the director (level director) who is currently the head of the Industrial Bureau of Qiongzhou Administrative Region.

Gan Quping has been the top leader of the Qiongzhou Industrial Bureau for seven years. He is not a local, but from Xishan Province in the north.

Gan Quping still felt a little surprised that the retired deputy director brought a young man to the unit to find him.

After all, since Wei Zhengguo retired for more than a year, except for the occasional symposium of veteran cadres, the other party has almost never seen Wei Zhengguo take the initiative to contact the unit.

Gan Quping was still wondering what was going on today? Did the sun come out from the west?

"Old Wei, come and sit down!" Gan Quping happened to be on duty today. While greeting Wei Zhengguo, he asked, "What are these two young comrades?"

Wei Zhengguo said straight to the point: "This is Section Chief Zhong Bai of the Tianhe Provincial Department of Industry. He is now transferred to the National Rare Earth Comprehensive Coordination Group as a member. Today, I am here to come to you with him on his commission. The other one is the general manager of Baifeng Group, Comrade Yu Dongfeng."

"Hello, Director Gan! Just call me Xiao Zhong." Zhong Bai shook hands with the other party enthusiastically.

This operation made Gan Quping a little unresponsive. Although he subconsciously shook hands with Zhong Bai, his face was still confused.

Gan Quping asked in confusion: "Is your trip for...?"

Logically speaking, a small section chief went to meet an official who was equivalent to the level of the director of the Department of Industry of another province. Gan Quping should have made some airs, but because Wei Zhengguo just came up and reported Zhong Bai's title as "member of the National Rare Earth Comprehensive Coordination Group", Gan Quping seemed very cautious.

It's Wei Zhengguo's turn to appear. He told Gan Quping in detail about the small free trade zone concept that Zhong Bai had at home and himself described today.

This statement took half an hour to say. As the proposer, Zhong Bai became the person who supplemented the explanation. He would come forward in time to answer the key links that Wei Zhengguo did not remember or explained in detail.

After listening to it, Gan Quping's reaction was indeed not beyond Zhong Bai's expectations. He frowned and said, "Xiao Zhong, your idea is very imaginative! But, it seems that there is no document on it yet? Besides, it is still during the Spring Festival..."

So why did Qiongzhou Island develop very slowly before it was established as a province alone and the special economic zone was established? This has a lot to do with the lack of liberating thoughts of local comrades.

They always wait for their superiors to issue documents and only take action after meetings. They have no prior plans, let alone cross-age ideas such as small free trade zones.

"The above has indeed not yet made clear instructions, so I took the lead." Zhong Bai patiently persuaded: "This plan is an important step related to the transformation of the national rare earth concentrate industry. I also hope that Director Gan can help us in the local area and bring me a talk with the leaders of the Planning Commission."

If this planned design is implemented, it will eventually have to find the Planning Commission. The reason why Zhong Bai went around such a big circle first and then Gan Quping was because he was distorted on Qiongzhou Island and his connections were equal to zero.

"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. Do you have a written report here?" Gan Quping obviously didn't want to let go.

"There is no ready-made one, but if I have to do it, I can do it in one day. The key is that you need to be online." Zhong Bai replied bluntly.

Gan Quping's tone changed significantly: "Can I make a written report in one day? Comrade, this is not a joke! You just said that building this small free trade zone requires at least 20 square kilometers, let alone the funds, it is definitely not a small amount!"
Chapter completed!