Chapter 171 Sports Co-construction
Although Wei Bolai and Ding Jian are at the same level, the Provincial Construction Committee is a popular unit, and it is many times stronger than a clean yamen like the Provincial Sports Committee. Therefore, Ding Jian's status in the officialdom is higher than that of Wei Bolai, and Wei Bolai was accompanied by the guest, so Ding Jian's first position is stable.
The atmosphere at the table was very warm, and everyone took turns to toasting Zhao Dongsheng. Zhao Dongsheng drank a total of three glasses, and then stopped drinking, and replaced the wine with white water. No one at the scene was concerned and did not express his dissatisfaction. Because in order to protect Zhao Dongsheng and make Zhao Dongsheng clear-headed to handle matters, the Huangzhou Municipal Government specially issued a "prohibition order" to Zhao Dongsheng. He drank up to three glasses each time.
Everyone in the officialdom of Hedong Province knows this "prohibition" and everyone understands it. Warwick Group is now booming and entering the international market. If Zhao Dongsheng does something inappropriate after drinking, no one can afford this responsibility.
Although Zhao Dongsheng didn't drink much wine, the others toasted him one by one, and everyone drank a lot.
"Brother Zhao, I'm not to hide it. I came here with shamelessness today to beg for alms with you." After three rounds of wine and five flavors, Wei Bolai said to Zhao Dongsheng in a sip of wine. His black face turned red. He had previously toasted Zhao Dongsheng a lot of wine, which was the one who drank the most among the people present.
"Your brother just say anything, just do your best as long as you can." Zhao Dongsheng smiled slightly when he heard this and answered calmly.
"It's like this. Our Provincial Sports Commission has limited office funds every year, but the expenses are very large. The office conditions of some projects are extremely simple." Wei Bolai pondered for a moment and said to Zhao Dongsheng awkwardly, "We have reported many times to ask the capital to be approved by the authorities, but you also know that every place needs money now. Where can the capital be given to us? Your group is our best-in-class unit. Can we support our Sports Commission?"
"Brother, I'll tell you the truth too. Our group is glamorous on the surface, but in fact, they have always owed money from the bank. Otherwise, the province and our city would definitely raise funds from our group." Zhao Dongsheng thought for a while and said to Wei Bo helplessly.
Wei Bolai's face couldn't help but darken. In fact, he had already prepared to be rejected before coming. After all, the Sports Commission had no business dealings with Warwick Group, and it was his first meeting with Zhao Dongsheng, so Zhao Dongsheng really had no reason to help him.
"However, since the situation of the Sports Commission is so difficult, I can't refute my brother's face." Unexpectedly, just the next moment, Zhao Dongsheng changed his mind and said in a deep voice, "Let's do this, I have a good relationship with the Agricultural Bank of China. I'll go to the provincial Agricultural Bank of China tomorrow to see if I can lend three million yuan to help my brother."
"Brother Zhao, I'm so grateful." Wei Bolai was slightly stunned at first, then happily picked up the wine glass at Zhao Dongsheng, "We will never forget my support for the Sports Committee."
"Brother, I have a suggestion. I don't know if what I said is right." Zhao Dongsheng also picked up the wine glass in front of him and said to Weibao with a smile, "I think so. The sports industry belongs to the whole society. We cannot concentrate all the pressure on the Sports Commission. All sectors of society should share some responsibilities. I think the Sports Commission can hand over some sports projects to local enterprises for construction, and the Sports Commission will provide policy support, which not only reduces the pressure on the Sports Commission, but also makes full use of resources."
"Build with the company?" Wei Bolai's face showed a look of surprise, and then he smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I'm afraid no company is willing to do these thankless things."
Once a company takes over a sports event, it will invest some money in it every year to operate it. Who will be able to train athletes if you are full and eat?
"If possible, our group is willing to be the first to eat crabs." Zhao Dongsheng smiled and looked at Wei Bolai, "My request is very simple. Our group has the ownership of the athletes it trains, and hopes that the Sports Commission can provide us with policy support. Of course, if the province has a task, we will actively cooperate."
"What projects are you planning to start with?" Wei Bolai couldn't help but lit up when he heard this. Zhao Dongsheng's conditions were reasonable and very feasible, so he asked calmly.
"Basketball and football, these two sports have a good mass base and high attention." Zhao Dongsheng thought for a while and replied with a smile.
"Do you have any specific plans?" Wei Bolai nodded. Zhao Dongsheng was right. The mass base of basketball and football is good, but the investment is the most money. Only wealthy people like Warwick Group can afford it.
"I want to first establish a basketball and football training base, form a youth training team, and recruit people from all over the country for echelon training." Zhao Dongsheng thought for a while and said to Wei Bo.
"What a big deal!" When Wei Bolai heard that Zhao Dongsheng was going to build a training base, he flashed a shocked look in his eyes, and he couldn't help but say in his heart. Zhao Dongsheng was indeed rich and powerful, and he dared to do such a big thing.
However, for Wei Bolai, this is definitely a good thing. If the resources of Warwick Group can be used to cultivate sports talents, the Sports Committee will not have to worry about the funds anymore, but can directly enjoy the results of Warwick Group training athletes.
Ding Jian and others present couldn't help but admire Zhao Dongsheng's courage. Although Zhao Dongsheng said it was clear and quiet, it would take a lot of money to build a basketball and football training base. I'm afraid no one in Hedong Province can dare to do this except Zhao Dongsheng.
Wei Bolai then discussed the matter of co-construction with Zhao Dongsheng with great interest. In fact, it is very simple. To put it bluntly, Zhao Dongsheng trains athletes and owns the athletes' ownership, and the Sports Commission provides policy support and has the right to use athletes.
The next morning, Wei Bolai reported to Han Suhua, the female vice governor in charge of science, education, culture and sports, about jointly building basketball and football with Warwick Group. Han Suhua was very surprised when he learned about it.
This is a new situation. The reason why the important task of cultivating sports talents in the past fell on the shoulders of the Sports Committee was because there was no money in society to do sports. Now Zhao Dongsheng proposed to do it, which can be said to have broken the old sports training system.
In Han Suhua's view, this is an important reform of the sports industry and has set a precedent across the country. Therefore, she agreed to the joint construction of the Provincial Sports Commission and the Warwick Group.
In order to show his support for Zhao Dongsheng, Han Suhua reported the matter to the provincial government, and the provincial government also expressed its support for this. He approved two pieces of land for Zhao Dongsheng in Dongping City to build football and basketball bases, thus saving Zhao Dongsheng a lot of money.
Chapter completed!