Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

This time, Wang Laoshuan smiled, and his smile was very bright.

Jiang Baichuan was carrying a canvas bag and wearing liberation shoes.

He stopped and took out a yellowed hydrogeological map from his bag, spreading it out on a flat bluestone.

"Governor Song, look at the terrain here." Jiang Baichuan traced the contour lines with his finger. "Changgushan is a natural gourd-shaped basin with a well-developed water system. As long as we build a dam in that canyon in front, the entire water system of Changgushan can be revitalized. I conservatively estimate that the water storage capacity will be enough to solve the irrigation problems of farmland in the surrounding three counties."

Jiang Baichuan did this so that Song Yunhui could see it more clearly.

Song Yunhui looked at the map, then at the mountain in front of him, and said, "Since it's feasible, let's get started as soon as possible."

On behalf of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, I express my full support!

Professor Dong Jianming, wearing reading glasses, tapped the rock wall next to him with a geological hammer.

Gravel fell in a soft rustling sound.

"Director Jiang is right." Dong Jianming adjusted his glasses. "Governor Song, it's not just a water conservancy project. From an environmental engineering perspective, the dam will create a tranquil lake in the mountains. Combined with Director Xia's tourism plan, this will be an absolutely perfect health and wellness destination."

Xia Mingyuan's eyes lit up. "We can develop water recreation projects on the lake and build distinctive guesthouses halfway up the mountain. We don't have a high-level artificial lake tourist area in Handong yet."

The blueprint described by the experts left Wang Laoshuan speechless.

It was something I never even dared to imagine.

Zhao Erzhu leaned closer and asked, "Boss, can our poor mountain village really be transformed into a scene from a painting?"

Song Yunhui patted Zhao Erzhu on the shoulder, "Where there's a will, there's a way. Director Zhao, Secretary Wang, there's definitely hope for the future."

On the road at the foot of the mountain, two figures were climbing uphill, their steps uneven.

A driver and secretary followed behind.

Qin Weiguo, the Party Secretary of Yantai City, had long since taken off his suit jacket and draped it over his shoulders, while his shirt was soaked through and stuck to his back.

Mayor Zhou Mingyuan of Yantai City was walking behind when he slipped and almost fell, grabbing a small tree by the roadside with his right hand.

Sha Ruijin left Lüzhou to conduct research in other cities and prefectures.

Qin Weiguo received news last night that Governor Song had visited Changgushan Township in Changpei County, Yantai City.

The provincial governor is located in Yantai City; how can the municipal party secretary and mayor not come?

If Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu hadn't been there last night, they would have definitely come overnight.

Music-based pig farming requires little investment, making it somewhat impractical.

The governor is in charge of the money, so the two of them must seize the opportunity.

"Old Zhou, hurry up!" Qin Weiguo loosened his tie. "Even the governor has gone into the mountains for an inspection. We've failed in our duty."

Zhou Mingyuan was panting heavily. "Secretary Qin, this road is too difficult to walk on."

The two helped each other climb the hillside and finally saw the crowd ahead.

Secretaries and drivers are not bosses who don't care about their employees.

The key issue is that they were carrying water, instant noodles, and bread, and they really had the will but not the means.

Qin Weiguo ran over in three steps at a time.

"Governor Song, we are late."

Qin Weiguo, covered in sweat, began his introduction.

Zhou Mingyuan wiped the sweat from his face with his sleeve. "Governor Song, on behalf of the Yantai Municipal Party Committee and Government, I will resolutely cooperate with the province's work."

Song Yunhui turned to look at the two of them, "You've come at the right time."

"After all, Mount Hasegawa is located in your Iwata City, and Iwata City must play an important role in the development of this mountain."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded. "Governor Song, wherever you point, I'll shoot."

After crossing another hill, Jiang Baichuan pointed to the distance ahead and said, "Look."

Everyone looked in that direction.

Two towering mountain peaks, like two iron gates, are wedged at the narrowest part of the canyon.

Jiang Baichuan sighed, "Governor Song, the blueprints were made a few years ago, and they weren't marked with such detailed information."

Only through on-site investigation can one see clearly.

These two hills are situated precisely at the site selection for the reservoir dam.

Dong Jianming's doctoral students had already gone down, and they were swinging geological hammers and smashing them against the rock face.

Sparks flew everywhere.

A white spot was left on the rock face.

The voice from the walkie-talkie reached Dong Jianming's ears: "Teacher, it's the hardest granite, not easy to deal with."

Tung Kin-ming replied, "I understand. You guys be careful and look around again to see if you find anything new."

There was no sound from the walkie-talkie; Dong Jianming remained silent.

The workload is quite large, and he frowned.

Song Yunhui asked, "Professor Dong, what's wrong?"

"Governor Song, the geological conditions are complex. Conventional machinery simply cannot get in here." Dong Jianming shook his head. "Even if the road is built and large machinery is brought in, the hardness of the rocks means that just breaking them up will take at least three months to complete the project."

Xia Mingyuan grew anxious. "Three months? The tourism project can't wait. If it drags on for three months, we'll be starving. One step behind means falling behind at every turn."

Qin Weiguo and Zhou Mingyuan looked at each other, neither daring to speak.

Song Yunhui stared at the two hilltops. "Comrades, once we've identified the problem, it's easier to solve it."

Everyone was looking at Song Yunhui.

Song Yunhui turned and instructed, "Haoyang, find a place with a cell phone signal and call Commander Zhou Tiejun of the Military Region."

"Okay." Zhou Haoyang took his phone and ran down the mountain.

After running a distance, there was still a big red cross on the phone screen.

Zhou Haoyang found a sturdy pine tree and climbed up it using both his hands and feet.

Climbing to a high point in the tree, Zhou Haoyang raised his phone.

The signal bar finally jumped one bar.

Zhou Haoyang quickly dialed, "Commander Zhou, this is Zhou Haoyang, Governor Song's secretary. Governor Song requests your assistance at Hasegawa. There is no cell phone signal at Governor Song's location."

After explaining the coordinates and the situation, Zhou Haoyang slid down the tree trunk and ran back to the group.

"Governor, Commander Zhou said the engineering company will set off immediately."

Zhou Tiejun made a phone call, and several telecom operators said they would resolve the mobile signal problem as soon as possible.

Less than two hours later, the roar of helicopter rotors could be heard.

The soldiers above waved to those below.

In some situations, you can only see things clearly from the air.

Immediately afterwards, the military vehicles drove into the mountains.

The car door opened.

Zhou Tiejun, dressed in military uniform, strode up the hillside.

Behind them followed a fully armed engineering company from the Jingzhou Military Sub-district.

"Reporting to Governor Song, the engineering company has arrived as ordered. Please give instructions," Zhou Tiejun said, saluting.

Company Commander Chen Dapao shouted at the top of his lungs, "Attention, everyone in the company!"

The sound of feet moving in unison, along with slogans.

The soldiers were full of vigor and sweating profusely.

Song Yunhui pointed ahead, "Commander Zhou, these two hills are blocking the development of the Yantai Mountain area. Can we take them down?"

Zhou Tiejun glanced at it and said, "Chen Dapao."

"Commander, we've arrived."

Zhou Tiejun asked directly, "How long will it take to level off?"

Chen Dapao picked up his binoculars to assess the terrain. "Reporting to the commander, directional blasting, let's try to take it down today."

"Alright, be careful." Zhou Tiejun gave the order, "Everyone, run forward!"

The engineers sprang into action.

Drilling holes with a pneumatic drill, moving explosive boxes, and arranging detonation wires.

Their movements were synchronized and uniform; they all worked silently without uttering a single wasted word.

Looking at these decisive soldiers, Qin Weiguo swallowed hard. "Governor, isn't this a bit too much of a commotion?"

I never expected, I never even dreamed that Governor Song would resort to explosives.

That's really ruthless; they're going all out for development.