"Chen Feng, you understand me. I didn't say anything, and you already knew what I wanted. That's right, I've come because Ming Shan Town has encountered a thorny problem recently that I couldn't solve no matter how many methods I tried. I had no other choice but to come find you."
Qin Yan replied honestly.
"Town Chief Qin, please tell me, what exactly has happened in Ming Shan Town?"
"You've been to Ming Shan Town before and know that one of its pillar industries is the garment industry. However, recently, due to trade sanctions imposed by the United States on China, our export volume has dropped significantly. I've tried many methods, but I still couldn't stop the decline of Ming Shan Town's garment exports."
Qin Yan said with worry.
These past few years were a crucial period for Ming Shan Town to become an independent city or a district under Jiang Cheng.
At such a critical juncture, the continuous economic decline of Ming Shan Town was a very bad omen.
"Mm, this is indeed a very thorny problem. But don't worry. How about this, during this period, Liang Fang Town's economy has stabilized and is on the right track. I'll go to Ming Shan Town to help for a few days. The problem isn't that big."
Chen Feng said calmly.
"Chen Feng, don't you think it's a loss for you, as the Town Chief of Liang Fang Town, to wholeheartedly help Ming Shan Town?"
Qin Yan asked deliberately to test him.
"Town Chief Qin, please don't say that. I am from Ming Shan Town, and it is where I got my start. Regardless, I have a responsibility to solve the difficulties encountered by Ming Shan Town. Furthermore, you are my former superior, and you will continue to be my superior. When my former superior personally calls me, I must cooperate unconditionally."
Chen Feng explained with a serious expression.
Qin Yan really liked Chen Feng's explanation, which fully showcased his political acumen.
In short, Chen Feng had far-sighted vision and a broad perspective.
Therefore, Chen Feng immediately returned to Ming Shan Town with Qin Yan.
After a brief investigation, Chen Feng discovered that Qin Yan had not lied; the current situation of Ming Shan Town's garment exports was indeed very serious.
"Town Chief Qin, the situation of Ming Shan Town's garment exports is very serious, requiring extraordinary measures. Otherwise, Ming Shan Town's garment exports will collapse directly."
Chen Feng said with a serious and earnest expression.
"I know that! Can you explain what you mean by 'extraordinary measures for extraordinary situations'?"
Qin Yan asked urgently.
"To save Ming Shan Town's garment exports, there is only one way: a roundabout strategy."
Chen Feng explained word by word.
"A roundabout strategy?"
"Yes, a roundabout strategy. Because of the US trade sanctions, goods passing through Chinese customs cannot dock. If we sell our goods to Southeast Asia and then ship them from Southeast Asian customs, we can successfully bypass the US trade sanctions."
Chen Feng explained in detail.
"Chen Feng, we've thought about and tried this method, but it still doesn't work. Firstly, shipping through Southeast Asia significantly increases transportation costs. Secondly, the US side still refuses docking because the goods are all marked with..."
"Town Chief Qin, please don't misunderstand. You are my benefactor in the political arena, how could I not cooperate with you? The main reason is that Liang Fang Town's economy has not yet developed solidly. If I leave and the Liang Fang Town's internet celebrity tourism base fails, a large number of ordinary people will fall back into poverty. Therefore, I must stay in Liang Fang Town for a while longer, and only after Liang Fang Town's economy is completely stable will I return to Ming Shan Town."
Chen Feng explained meticulously.
"Chen Feng, you haven't forgotten your original intentions in politics; you always put the interests of the common people first. Go, everything you do is seen by those above. Talents like you will not be kept in remote mountain towns for long."
Qin Yan encouraged Chen Feng.
Chen Feng smiled and went directly to Jiang Cheng Customs.
Ming Shan Town and Yong Ming County do not have customs offices; only cities do.
To address the predicament of Ming Shan Town's garment exports, a series of actions must be coordinated with the customs authorities, otherwise, the goods are easily intercepted en route.
To put it bluntly, relevant documents and permits must be obtained from Jiang Cheng Customs.
Without permits, the goods will be intercepted as soon as they leave the province.
To be precise, the flexibility of China Customs is still slightly less than that of US Customs.
A small town in the United States has a customs office, and its customs permits are globally valid.
One has to admit that the US capital market is truly very developed.
However, upon closer thought, it is also normal. China's development is relatively recent, while the US has been developing for several hundred years. The gap is only natural.
"What? You want to change from rail transport to sea transport?"
The Director of Jiang Cheng Customs asked Chen Feng sternly.
"Yes, Director Guan, starting from this month, all garment exports from Ming Shan Town will be by sea."
Chen Feng replied with a nod.
"No! Rail transport is a policy from the top level of China, to cooperate with the 'Belt and Road' policy for a strong railway nation, Ming Shan Town's goods must be transported by rail!"
Director Guan replied very seriously.
"Director Guan, is it possible to make an exception?"
Chen Feng asked tentatively.
"Town Chief Chen, this is a national policy. No matter who comes, an exception cannot be made. Alright, if there's nothing else, you can leave."
Director Guan directly dismissed him.