Chapter 61

The nature of silk companies is similar to that of tobacco companies, except their contribution to the treasury is not as significant, and they don't have as much power. There is no "Silk Monopoly Bureau," and there certainly isn't a dedicated inspection team.

The company's office building is next to the Agriculture Bureau. Since they received 60,000 yuan in sponsorship, it's important to show respect to the leadership on the first visit, regardless of whether they are from your own unit.

Knock on the door twice, and when so many silk company officials shout "Report," stand at attention and salute, showing a respectful attitude. Manager Wang feels very honored and pleased. After hearing the purpose of the visit, he agrees without a second thought and goes to the Industry and Commerce Bureau together.

The autumn cocoon acquisition is the most important task during this period, involving millions in fiscal revenue and the healthy development of the county's silk industry. The county has established a leadership group for this purpose.

Deputy County Magistrate Shi, who is responsible for agriculture, rural areas, civil affairs, tourism, and counterpart support, and oversees the County Agriculture Bureau, Forestry Bureau, Water Resources Bureau, Animal Husbandry Bureau, and Civil Affairs Bureau, serves as the group leader. The head of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, Mr. Luo, and Manager Wang of the Silk Company both serve as deputy leaders, and they are undoubtedly warmly received.

Mr. Luo has long heard of the handsome young police officer by Manager Wang's side.

Before transferring to the Public Security Bureau, he served as the deputy head of the security department at the Silk Weaving General Factory. He worked with the police and the Chengxi Industry and Commerce Office to govern and rectify the People's West Road night market, swiftly turning it into a temporary convenience market. With the restructuring of the Silk Weaving General Factory, the temporary convenience market became a self-supporting unit under the Market Construction Service Center, and management authority was transferred to the industry and commerce department.

He visited the market last Wednesday night, and it went well.

His former subordinate, now the market office director, Yang Xiaomei, is very capable and responsible. Starting next month, the market can contribute over 4,000 yuan to the Market Service Center each month. Unlike some townships, which always find various excuses to delay transferring management authority to the Market Service Center.

"Comrade Xiao Han, you don't come without a reason. Do you want to conduct another joint law enforcement operation with our industry and commerce department?"

There are many bold officials, but few are as bold and capable as he is.

A new official who has been on the job for less than two days actually led a joint law enforcement operation involving the police, industry and commerce, and security departments, and managed to accomplish what the police and industry and commerce departments had failed to do for years. This has become a laughing matter in both departments. Upon seeing him in person, Mr. Luo couldn't help but tease him.

"Report to Director Luo, I am here to report on my work."

"Xiao Han, sit down, don't be so formal."

Manager Wang patted his arm and said straightforwardly, "Director Luo, at the county meeting, I only gave a general introduction. Specifically, the situation in Liangzhuang is even more dire. This year, Liangzhuang should have collected at least 84,000 kilograms of spring cocoons, but from the start of the collection to the end, only 30,000 kilograms were collected. Most silkworm farmers sold their cocoons to the dealers in Xin'an. Including those that passed through Liangzhuang, it wouldn't be less than 200,000 kilograms.

The harm is significant. First, driven by short-term interests, farmers artificially shorten the cocooning period, use large amounts of molting hormones, and sell mixed and unripe cocoons, severely degrading the quality of the cocoons. Second, a large amount of national tax revenue is lost. Third, the foundation of sericulture production is undermined..."

The result of raising prices to compete for cocoons is a sharp increase in the cost of silk factories. When silk becomes expensive, the entire industry is affected. If silk weaving and silk factories go bankrupt, no one will buy the farmers' cocoons, and everyone will suffer in the end.

One could say that fixed-price acquisition and monopoly operation is a form of protection, but the key is that the state hasn't straightened out the relationships.

If I were to raise silkworms and produce hundreds of kilograms of cocoons, I would sell them to whoever offers the highest price. However, it is clear that the dealers who collect cocoons without permission are operating specialized and monopolized items, violating current laws and engaging in speculation.

Han Bo continued, with a serious expression, "Since transferring to Liangzhuang, I have been working on this issue and making various preparations. Based on the information we have, the situation is not optimistic. Many dealers from other places, ignoring national laws and policies, are going from village to village, raising prices and pre-ordering fresh cocoons, planning to secretly collect them in the next few days. Some have even advanced payments to pre-order fresh cocoons. Some grassroots village cadres are directly involved in illegal operations, and some unlicensed silk factories are also participating..."

Due to the strong political connotations of the crime of speculation, and the fact that many previously illegal activities are now legal.

The State Administration for Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Public Security issued a joint notice, "Several Issues on the Handling of Speculation Cases," clearly stating that speculation cases are mainly reviewed and handled by the industry and commerce administrative departments, and only serious and major cases are handed over to the police for investigation.

A truck can carry fresh cocoons worth 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, which is not considered "serious."

The police have no jurisdiction over the case and thus are not proactive.

The Silk Company wants to manage it the most but has no manpower or authority.

Despite the constant flow of documents from the provincial, municipal, and county levels, urging various departments and units to take it seriously, the responsibility ultimately falls on the industry and commerce department.

Within their jurisdiction, the industry and commerce department has the authority and the desire to manage it, but the dealers are not afraid of even the traffic police, let alone the industry and commerce department. They run when they need to and charge forward when necessary. The industry and commerce enforcement team lacks the deterrent power and the manpower to effectively manage the situation.

Director Luo asked in a low voice, "What do you plan to do?"

In a few days, he will go to Behe to catch fugitives and must earn the funds first. Han Bo said, "Of course, we will crack down hard. The current issue is the lack of personnel and transportation. I have thought of ways to address the personnel issue and have sought help from the bureau multiple times. Despite the tight police force, the bureau has still dispatched 20 officers to support us in Liangzhuang. The joint defense team will set up checkpoints at the main intersections, with at least one officer at each intersection. Given the large jurisdiction, the manpower is still tight."

Liangzhuang is too important. In the past, without "our people" there, we couldn't exert much effort. Now that "our people" are there as public security commissioners, we must block them.

Manager Wang said, "Director Luo, Xiao Han doesn't have enough personnel, so I will dispatch silk company officials to assist them. If there are not enough vehicles, I will try to arrange them. However, having just people and vehicles is far from enough; we must consider the follow-up work.

As you said, it would be best to conduct a joint law enforcement operation. When Xiao Han catches someone, he can hand them over to your industry and commerce department. After you handle the case, our silk company will immediately take over the seized fresh cocoons. Depending on the situation, we will confiscate or purchase them at the designated price to ensure the successful completion of the autumn cocoon acquisition and to protect the interests of the silkworm farmers as much as possible."

The industry and commerce department can also dispatch personnel and vehicles. The reason they haven't increased efforts in the past is mainly because the police haven't been very cooperative.

This is a good thing, and Director Luo readily agreed, "This is a good suggestion. We can conduct another joint law enforcement operation. I can arrange for a deputy director to lead the operation, and other officials will be dispatched from the bureau and other township industry and commerce offices to prevent leaks and interference."

Han Bo looked embarrassed and hesitated, "Director Luo, our bureau has dispatched 20 officers, and with our own, we have 26. To strictly guard for three days, the bureau has no funds for this. If we end up with nothing in the end... I don't know how to say it, it's really hard to bring up, I..."

To make the horse run, you must feed it grass.

Director Luo considered it and asked with a smile, "Xiao Han, how about returning 10% of the fines to you?"

We do the hardest, most dangerous work, and you only handle the penalties, giving us 10% is like treating us like beggars. Han Bo was in a difficult position, "Director Luo, the officers involved in this operation are not ordinary police but fully armed patrol officers with assault rifles. Cracking down on speculation is different from other special operations. The time is concentrated, and we must work continuously for three days and nights, with very little rest for the participating officers."

"Old Luo, let's split it 50-50. This way, the police officers will be more motivated." Manager Wang smiled, being generous with others' money. The silk company uniformly acquires cocoons, and he has significant influence, while the deputy county magistrate is just a nominal head.

Since he opened the door, it was hard to oppose, especially since the young man has the support of a future deputy county magistrate. Director Luo agreed, "Alright, 50-50. Xiao Han, we will fulfill our part, but you must do a thorough job and increase the volume."

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