Joy is fleeting.
After a statutory nine-day holiday, the people of Xin Han had to leave their warm homes and embark on the journey to find jobs and make money.
On the ninth day of the lunar month.
Xiao Yun Hai arrived at Namin Island.
Namin Island is located in the Boni Bay, adjacent to the Boni Kingdom, and is under the jurisdiction of Jiangdu County.
It is one of the main cities in Xin Han's external window. The island has a population of 110,000, but the island's area is only 92 square kilometers. The region's per capita income ranks first in Xin Han. It is an international offshore financial center, mainly relying on tourism and finance. There are many overseas companies registered on the island.
“Your Highness!”
Seeing Xiao Yun Hai walk off the plane, Namin's mayor, Cui Yuan, quickly stepped forward to greet him.
In Xin Han, the administrative divisions are divided into provinces and counties, and below the counties, there are towns and cities.
Unlike Longguo City.
Xin Han's "city" represents a market, and cities are established in prosperous or bustling areas, while rural areas are designated as towns.
Xin Han's "city" setting is similar to the "city" setting in island countries.
Generally, a population of 50,000 is enough to establish a city.
Xiao Yun Hai nodded, extended his hand to shake hands with the other party, and then shook hands and chatted with the other officials of Namin Island City. After that, the group got in the car and left the airport.
After settling in the hotel, in the afternoon, Xiao Yun Hai, with his capable staff, began to visit and tour Namin.
To get a better understanding.
The next day.
In the Namin City Government Building.
A meeting was held.
Xiao Yun Hai sat in the main seat, with several key officials of Namin City on his left and the personnel who accompanied him all the way on his right.
Seeing the solemn expressions of everyone, Xiao Yun Hai smiled and said, “Everyone is so nervous. Relax, I came here mainly to inspect Namin. It's better than I expected. The tourism economy is developing well. The country has raised tourism to the level of key development. I hope that Namin City can continue to make progress.
Focusing on the in-depth development of the tourism economy.
Based on Namin's unique geographical location advantage and its role as an external window.
The country plans to further enhance Namin City's external attractiveness, and therefore plans to upgrade Namin to a special city, directly under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet...”
Directly under the Cabinet?
Cui Yuan and the others were overjoyed.
All of them looked at Xiao Yun Hai in disbelief and shock.
Special city, this means Namin has been upgraded two levels.
On par with the province and Chang'an City.
It also means that their positions have been upgraded two levels.
If it were before, they would be promoted to county head, deputy county head, and then serve for another ten years, or if they were particularly outstanding, they would be promoted to governor, deputy governor (no secretary). This process would take at least ten years.
Now, they have skipped ten years of their career path, how can they not be surprised?
Looking at Cui Yuan and the others' surprised expressions, Xiao Yun Hai smiled, “Don't be too happy yet, the more power you have, the greater your responsibility. The reason why the Cabinet upgraded Namin to a special city directly under the Cabinet's jurisdiction is that they hope Namin can do a good job as the bridgehead of the external window.
Create income for the national foreign exchange.
In addition, the country also plans to pilot the development of the gambling industry in Namin to further enhance Namin's attractiveness and revitalize Namin's economy.”
Developing the gambling industry in Namin was decided in the last Cabinet meeting before the New Year.
The goal is to boost Namin's economy and create a new "Macau" for Xin Han.
The gambling industry is a double-edged sword. As long as it is controlled well, it can greatly promote economic development.
Especially it can effectively drive the development of the entire tourism service industry.
Like Macau, Monaco in Europe, Las Vegas in the United States, which one did not develop through the gambling industry?
Even Singapore, which has always claimed to never engage in the gambling industry, is doing it.
Macau's GDP reached 200 billion US dollars, with a per capita GDP of 40,000 US dollars.
Monaco's GDP is 6 billion US dollars, with a per capita GDP of over 180,000 US dollars.
Not to mention a per capita GDP of hundreds of thousands of dollars, but with Namin Island's advantages, it's completely possible to achieve a per capita GDP of 30,000-50,000 US dollars.
“Gambling?”
“Your Highness, the Cabinet has agreed to Namin developing the gambling industry?”
After a while, Cui Yuan, who had recovered, felt like he was being too lucky?
“Yes, the Cabinet agrees to Namin developing the gambling industry. There were many opinions, and many people believed it would disrupt the people's livelihood. After much deliberation, a pilot project was finally decided, giving Namin two years. If within those two years of developing the gambling industry, the economy achieves significant growth.
And there is no disturbance of social stability, and the crime rate does not increase, then it will continue. Otherwise, it will be immediately canceled.”
Upon hearing this, Cui Yuan quickly said, “Please rest assured, Your Highness, Namin City will definitely be strict with itself, crack down on any criminal forces, and create a good social environment.”
“Yes, how to do it specifically is up to you to decide in Namin. As for me, there is one point, the casino is only for foreigners, only allowing foreigners to try their luck. No locals are allowed to gamble.
Of course, they can work there, but they are absolutely not allowed to gamble. This is the bottom line. If this bottom line is crossed, no matter how much contribution the gambling industry makes to the economy, it will be forcibly canceled. I hope that you, the leadership of Namin City government, will keep this in mind.”
When he said this, Xiao Yun Hai's expression became very serious.
He did not want to open a door, only to have his own people gambling.
How many people can actually win in gambling?
Losing everything can disrupt social stability.
Foreigners are different.
Winning or losing is their own business.
Even if they lose everything, it has nothing to do with him.
As the Crown Prince of Xin Han, the future King, he only needs to be responsible for the people of Xin Han.
The rest is none of his business.
Upon hearing this, Cui Yuan and the others solemnly said, “Please rest assured, Your Highness, the Namin government will keep this in mind and absolutely will not allow any Xin Han people to enter the casino and gamble.”
“Yes!”
Xiao Yun Hai nodded slightly.
With his warning, he believed that Cui Yuan and the others would be vigilant.
As for whether there will be corruption or collusion between officials and businessmen, it's not absolutely impossible, but it's very rare.
You know, Xin Han's government's clean governance index ranks among the top ten in the world.
Any corruption of 10,000 Han Yuan will result in immediate dismissal and investigation, a one-year sentence, and a lifetime ban from government agencies.
Any corruption exceeding 10,000 Han Yuan, but below 100,000 Han Yuan, will be sentenced to imprisonment for 5 to 15 years.
Exceeding 100,000, but below 500,000 Han Yuan, will be sentenced to 15 to 25 years.
Exceeding 500,000 Han Yuan will be shot without hesitation.
No negotiation.
For clean governance, learning from Hong Kong and Singapore, they have cracked down on corruption and crimes. In addition to the internal anti-corruption department, there are also the Royal Anti-corruption Investigation Bureau and the People's Supervision Committee, directly under the King's jurisdiction.
The People's Supervision Committee, elected every four years, consists of ordinary citizens, law firms, chambers of commerce, and other non-government institutions. They can report on the misconduct of government officials, businessmen, law firms, etc., to ensure the government is under the supervision of the people.
Of course, the core power lies in the Royal Anti-corruption Investigation Bureau, directly under the royal family's jurisdiction.
With the supervision of these three institutions, Xin Han has maintained clean governance, consistently ranking among the top in the world.
For the people, whether their life is hard or not is not the most important thing, what's important is fairness.
Fairness in society.
Xin Han is doing a good job in this aspect.
As long as there is criminal activity among officials, they will be arrested and sentenced. Except for the royal family, everyone is equal before the law.
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