northernbook Chapter 67: Low Goals
Chapter 67: Low Goals
"Township head, isn't this goal a bit too high?"
Jiang Yunsheng raised his objection with a worried expression.
The outstanding results achieved by Gushanling Township this year are mainly attributed to its efforts in purchasing mountain products!
According to what he knew, all the mountain products accumulated in recent years from all 46 villages in the township were sold out during this purchase.
In other words, by next year, the output of mountain products in the whole township will inevitably decline sharply, and the economic benefits will also drop sharply.
Achieving a 50% increase in GDP next year is simply too difficult.
After all, this year's GDP reached 2544 million yuan, and a 50% increase would be 3816 million yuan, a difference of 1272 million yuan.
To increase the gross domestic product by another 1272 million yuan within a year is an incredibly difficult task.
Such a daunting task could not be accomplished by Yan Maoqing, the township head alone.
In the end, the responsibility will definitely have to be shared among the deputy township heads.
However, they don't have the same amazing abilities as Qi Tongwei!
Qi Tongwei can easily come up with clever ways to increase people's income.
However, on the other hand, Qi Tongwei was only able to do all this because he was lucky!
"Yes, mayor, the goal is too high. If we fail to achieve it, we'll lose face big time."
Tang Yuntian and Pu Yilin echoed, saying they also felt that Yan Maoqing's task was impossible to complete.
Moreover, they had just been promoted to deputy township heads, and even if they achieved their goals and made great progress, they would not be promoted further.
"Giving up before even starting is a disgrace to the village!"
I have no idea how you all got appointed as deputy township heads!
Wang Ziwen scoffed. As the deputy township head, his first priority should be achieving the goals, not being timid.
It's okay if you don't achieve your goal, because at least you won't come away empty-handed.
If you get scared right away, you'll not only achieve nothing, but you'll also leave behind a mess.
"What are you worried about? The goal is for us all to achieve together, not for you to do it alone."
If you don't even have the courage to face difficulties, I think you should just pack your bags and go home.
Zhu Zhiyong said that the family planning work he was in charge of was even more difficult, but he still had to work just as hard to complete it.
Aren't leaders supposed to be better at overcoming difficulties than their subordinates?
Moreover, they would all benefit once the goal was achieved.
If GDP grows by 50%, their abilities will be recognized by their superiors, and they will have a greater chance of advancement.
In officialdom, who doesn't want to advance their career, who doesn't want to become a leader? And once you're a leader, who doesn't want to go even further?
“Mayor Yunsheng, Mayor Yuntian, and Mayor Yilin, you are all veteran cadres who have been working for more than ten or twenty years.”
Having overcome so many difficulties in the past, this current goal shouldn't be a problem for you.
Qi Tongwei said that he did not directly criticize Jiang Yunsheng, Tang Yuntian and Pu Yilin, but instead praised them.
If they could overcome difficulties in the past but cannot now, it only shows that their problem is not a lack of ability, but rather a problem with their attitude.
If they are truly incompetent, how did they get to their current positions?
"Comrade Yunsheng, Comrade Yuntian, Comrade Yilin, your attitude is unacceptable."
You should know that you are deputy township heads, not ordinary cadres.
The organization has placed you in these positions so that you can lead the people to a better life.
When doing something, the first thing to think about is how to do it well, rather than worrying about not doing it well.
How do you know you can't do things well if you don't even try or put in the effort?
The goal I set is not an exaggeration: if the scale of vegetable planting is doubled next year, the output value of this sector will increase by at least double compared to this year.
The quantity of mountain products will decrease significantly, but we are selling them at very low prices this year.
Next year, we will process what we can and then sell it. Even if the total output value does not increase, it will at least maintain this year's level.
In other words, a significant portion of the goals have already been determined to be achievable.
The remaining part was completed by six or seven of us, each taking a portion.
Everyone should learn from Township Head Tongwei, actively think of various ways to help the township develop, and find new growth points.
If we can come up with one or two more methods similar to vegetable cultivation and mountain product procurement, we will soon achieve our goal.
This year's achievements will undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire county, and perhaps even the city.
"If we achieve our goals, everyone will be promoted in the next year or the year after."
Yan Maoqing said that he really wanted to give Jiang Yunsheng, Tang Yuntian and Pu Yilin a good scolding, but then he thought better of it.
If they really don't do it, then his, Wang Ziwen's, and Qi Tongwei's tasks will double, and their pressure will increase exponentially.
Zhu Zhiyong was, after all, the deputy secretary. Although he was in charge of family planning work in the township government, it was not appropriate to give him any extra work.
"Okay, mayor, we will try our best to think of ways to help the township develop and find new growth points after we go down there."
Zhu Zhiyong, Wang Ziwen, and Qi Tongwei stated that they were on Yan Maoqing's side.
After the meeting, Yan Maoqing kept Qi Tongwei behind.
"Mayor Tongwei, do you think my goal is too high?"
Yan Maoqing asked.
It will be quite challenging for Gushanling to achieve this year's results next year, with a 50% increase in GDP and a 1.2-fold increase in fiscal revenue.
However, he believed that Qi Tongwei would have a solution.
"Township head, the goal you set is not high, nor is it difficult to achieve."
Qi Tongwei said that, in his opinion, the goal could be set even higher.
But that would be too flashy.
"Oh, tell me!"
Yan Maoqing immediately became interested; he knew Qi Tongwei wouldn't disappoint him.
"Okay, township head."
The vegetable company was not included in our GDP calculations this year.
Next year, when the vegetable company's output value is also added, there will be a huge increase in vegetable planting alone.
One part is the output value brought by the 1500 mu of new vegetable planting by local farmers, and the other part is the output value of the vegetable company.
The output value of a vegetable company is definitely greater than that of ordinary people growing vegetables.
This represents at least a 1.5-fold increase.
Based on this year's vegetable production value, next year's vegetable production value will be able to achieve 35% of the target total production value.
The output value of mountain products may drop by half, accounting for only 7% of the target total output value.
Including the other output value of the villagers, the total output value has reached 80% of the target total output value.
In other words, we only really need to achieve 20% of the target total output value.
The tasks assigned to the leaders of our township government were not very large.
Of course, a target of 20% of total output value may be a bit low.
To be on the safe side, it's best to set the target total output at 30-40% of the total output value!
Qi Tongwei gave a brief analysis of the situation.
"Okay, now we can start making a plan!"
Yan Maoqing immediately understood that the goal he had set was not difficult.
"Township head, I think it's best to set the target we report to the county lower!"
Qi Tongwei cautioned them not to be too conspicuous, lest they attract unnecessary trouble.