Sha Zhengyang's words seemed to have a blow to Yang Tiancheng. Yang Tiancheng's face was slightly apart, and he couldn't help but sigh for a while before nodding: "Is the gap between us Zhongzhou and them?"

This question is really hard to answer. After all, Sha Zhengyang has just arrived in Zhongzhou and does not know much about the situation in Zhongzhou, and it can easily hurt people's feelings.

However, even with his current understanding of cities that constitute a competitive situation with Handu, there are Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Jiazhou, Dalian, Qingdao, and even Nanjing, Wuxi and Ningbo. These are potential competitors of Handu.

Of course, compared with Guangzhou and Shenzhen, to be honest, Handu is still far from others. Handu is not a competitor of Guangzhou and Shenzhen. However, no matter how you calculate it, Handu has not included Zhongzhou in the vision of competitors, because no matter from any aspect, Zhongzhou is still not a city of the same level as Han.

Seeing that Sha Zhengyang was a little embarrassed, Yang Tiancheng adjusted his mind and said frankly: "Zhengyang, is it hard to say in front of me, a native of Zhongzhou, who is born and raised, or is it because I don't know much about Zhongzhou? But I think even if you don't know much about the specific situation of Zhongzhou, you can make a rough judgment through external media reports and the evaluations of some friends and colleagues, right?"

Seeing Yang Tiancheng so frankly, Sha Zhengyang felt that it was a bit unfavorable to say the truth. He nodded: "Secretary Tiancheng, it is one aspect that does not understand Zhongzhou very well, but he can also make some judgments based on some specific data and external evaluations. Zhongzhou is now more like an ordinary prefecture-level city. Well, its first position as a provincial capital city is too low and it has not assumed the core responsibilities entrusted by the central government and the province. In layman's terms, it is that the central city does not have enough role, and the provincial capital city does not have enough leading, driving and radiating role... "

"City's first degree?" Yang Tiancheng chewed this new word and felt something. It seemed that this person taught him a lesson first as soon as he came, and he took the initiative to ask the other party to teach him.

"Well, the first degree means that Zhongzhou, as a provincial capital, political, economic and cultural center, and transportation hub, should naturally gather the best elements of development, and also need to assume the responsibility of obtaining these elements. This is a concept proposed by Mark Jefferson in the last 1930s and 1940s. However, there have been some evolutions later. In a popular way, it is the gap between the first and second places in a region, or several names after the second place. This can be reflected in proportion, such as the ratio between the first and second places, and even the proportion of the economic sum of the next few cities... "

Sha Zhengyang explained briefly, and Yang Tiancheng immediately understood and asked in a deep voice: "In other words, Zhongzhou's cities are not at the top, or are they relatively poor? And Chengdu, Wuhan, and Han are better at doing it, right?"

"That's about that. Let's talk about a few data in detail. In 2002, Zhongzhou's GDP was only half of Handu, and more than half of Chengdu and Hangzhou. The per capita GDP situation is slightly better than that of Chengdu and Hangzhou, but it has been wider than Hangzhou. Let's look at the data of 10,000 scientific researchers, 10,000 medical staff, 10,000 teachers and urban green spaces. The gap is even greater. The latter three represent the development potential and future hope of a city, as well as the charm of the city... "

Sha Zhengyang paused, "As for the intuitive feeling of the city, I think we can see from the tourism industry how big the gap between us and these cities is. This actually represents the recognition of this city by foreign tourists and foreign talents. Our Zhongzhou and these cities are even bigger."

Sha Zhengyang's words made Yang Tiancheng feel a hot and dryness all over his body, which was very uncomfortable, but he was not a person who did not face reality, and he was not so fragile.

"Of course, the cities I mentioned are all sub-provincial cities,..."

"Okay, Zhengyang, you don't have to cover up the face of our Zhongzhou and I, the secretary of the municipal party committee. That's not a reason." Yang Tiancheng waved his hand decisively, "Many of our cadres are not unclear about the gap between us and other cities, but they either like to compare themselves with other cities in the province and be complacent, or they just bury their heads in the sand as ostrich. They are sub-provincial cities, special economic zones, have coastal advantages, have good foundations, and so on, and so on, and so on, and so on, I blushed for them when I heard them!"

Sha Zhengyang didn't know who "many cadres" Yang Tiancheng said was referring to, but he probably should be some cadres in Zhongzhou City. However, he thought it was normal and he could not compare with others. He had to find some reasons to explain to the higher authorities. You can't say that we just can't do it, really can't do it, and we can't do it in all aspects. So what's the use of you?

To be honest, Zhongzhou and the cities mentioned just now do have some shortcomings and disadvantages, but Zhongzhou also has its own advantages, including geographical location, population advantages, salary advantages, and the current province's attention to Zhongzhou. Compared with other provincial capital cities, Zhongzhou's development factors are relatively good. It depends on how to use these advantages to make up for their strengths and make up for their weaknesses, and truly achieve it.

It seemed that he felt that his tone was a little heavy, Yang Tiancheng let out a breath of turbid breath, and then he said in a low voice: "The people of Zhongzhou are very simple and hardworking. As the leaders of Zhongzhou, we have the responsibility and obligation to make this people rich through their own hard work. However, some of our cadres always like to be content with the status quo and like to be frogs in the well, without seeking progress. When we mention role models better than us, we find various reasons and difficulties to swear and explain. I am very dissatisfied with such people. If there are no difficulties, no problems, and the goal can be achieved by raising our hands and feet, then what is the use of us cadres?"

Sha Zhengyang did not respond, and he knew that he didn't need to respond by himself at this time. Yang Tiancheng was a kind of emotional outpouring, but it still surprised him to find him.

This shows that Yang Tiancheng has also been under a lot of pressure, which is understandable.

After a while, Yang Tiancheng picked up the teacup and took a big sip on himself, calming down his emotions: "Zhengyang, I was a little excited just now. Well, I think it's a good thing, which means I still have passion and ambitions in my heart. I have great expectations for your arrival, so I want to have a good talk with you too."

"Secretary Tiancheng, I agree with your point of view. If we are indifferent to all the status quo, take it for granted, and are lazy in changing, it is probably the problem."

Sha Zhengyang expressed his attitude and spoke sincerely.

"The central government has arranged for me to come to Zhongzhou, and it is definitely not for me to enjoy my happiness or get promoted or get rich. I probably feel that I have made some achievements in Hanchuan and Han, or that some of my views and ideas can be found in Zhongzhou. To be honest, I was still a little nervous and trepidated before I came, but when I heard Secretary Tiancheng's angry words just now, I felt much more at ease."

"Is that right?" Yang Tiancheng nodded slightly, "Zhengyang, I'm very happy to hear what you said, which means we have reached an agreement on some basic views. Well, I greeted Fenglin. Let's just deal with it in the small canteen of the municipal party committee. We can also eat and talk. How about it?"

"Secretary Tiancheng, are you so anxious?" Sha Zhengyang was also a little happy. This guy really felt a little straightforward and didn't care about other people's opinions at all.

"You can't wait without rushing." Yang Tiancheng sighed, "It's February, and the quarter has passed in a flash. We are walking in Zhongzhou, and other cities such as Handu, Wuhan, and Chengdu are running, Suzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai are flying. Do you think I can sit there? I won't talk about these cities anymore. Let's be more at ease. How about the cities such as Changchun, Shijiazhuang, and Jinan? Zhengyang, do you think we are sure to catch up?"

Sha Zhengyang is not easy to answer this question. It is probably difficult for Zhongzhou to catch up with the cities that Yang Tiancheng said just now, and it will not be a matter of overnight success.

According to Sha Zhengyang's idea, at least five years must be used as a starting point. Not to mention Suzhou and Shenzhen, or Wuhan and Chengdu, the total economic output of cities such as cities is much higher than that of Zhongzhou. That is not something you can catch up if you have two or three percentage points higher in annual economic growth. If you really want to catch up, in the ten-year period, you may need to grow by five to eight percentage points higher every year to catch up. The question is that it can be done?

Therefore, Sha Zhengyang felt that Yang Tiancheng's expectations were relatively reliable, and targeted cities such as Jinan, Shijiazhuang, Changchun and Harbin.

However, for Sha Zhengyang, this challenge is a bit small, but Zhongzhou did surpass these cities in his previous life. However, Sha Zhengyang couldn't remember which year it was, but I remember it should be before 2007.

In other words, you can definitely surpass Changchun within five years. Zhongzhou can achieve this goal without your own arrival. So if you have yourself, don’t you dare to set a higher goal?

"Secretary Tiancheng, I really can't answer you this question. Well, I'm afraid that I will criticize me if I say it." Sha Zhengyang thought about it before saying it.

"Oh?" Yang Tiancheng was a little disappointed.

Didn’t Cao Qingtai say that the other party is very aggressive and energetic? Why is he so modest and cautious?

Only he and him are so unconfident. Is it because Cao Qingtai’s introduction that exaggerated, or does the other party really feel that Zhongzhou has no hope? Yang Tiancheng felt a sense of contempt and disdain in his heart. He didn’t even have the courage and determination, and he didn’t even dare to think about it. How could he talk about creating a new situation?
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