At around nine o'clock in the morning, Su Tianyu and Li Yuan met in a coffee shop next to the municipal building. They ordered two cups of coffee and some snacks and started chatting quietly.
"What does the city think about this mining accident?" Su Tianyu and Li Yuan were already very familiar with each other, so there was no need for them to beat around the bush and their communication style was very direct.
Li Yuan held the coffee cup and whispered back, "How can I view it? To be honest with you, our mayor disagreed with approving the mining area land for Baolong Group at the beginning, because there was an internal decree before that the mining resources around Longcheng must be given priority to state-owned enterprises to be used to improve our city's economy and infrastructure at critical moments. But after the supervision meeting went wrong, didn't District 1 send a new leader? It was he who advocated contracting some mining resources to private enterprises. The upper echelons had a lot of arguments over this matter, but in the end they all compromised."
"Why compromise?" Su Tianyu asked curiously.
"Alas, how can we compromise? They said it was contracted to a private enterprise, but in fact it was given to the Baolong Group." Li Yuan whispered back: "The Baolong Group symbolically injected capital into some of Longcheng's supporting enterprises, and then the city approved four mining areas for them. To put it bluntly, it is to legally turn government-owned assets into personal assets."
Su Tianyu was silent.
"We are all disciples of the leader, and I will not hide some things from you." Li Yuan turned his head and looked around, and continued in a low voice: "This matter seems to be a step back for both parties, but in fact our leader is being checked and balanced. Baolong's investment in local enterprises is symbolic, and the total amount of money paid may be only 20 to 30 million, and it is all bank loans. To put it bluntly, it is using Longcheng's money to invest in Longcheng enterprises, and it is very frivolous. Our leader is angry, but he has just arrived and has a weak foundation. It is really difficult for him to do anything. You don't know yet, right? The capital behind Baolong is in cahoots with the regulatory committee and so on. It's very complicated."
Su Tianyu nodded slowly: "Then this mining accident...!"
"Our leader was very anxious! On the day of the incident, the Mineral Safety Administration reported that only more than 20 people were buried at the scene, but when I called your eldest brother to ask, it turned out that more than 100 people died." Li Yuan frowned and said, "Such an obvious cover-up, such a bad way of deceiving the upper level, who can tolerate it? Our leader slammed the table at the time and asked the judicial department to organize an investigation team to enter the mining area."
Su Tianyu blinked: "That means the leader still wants to hold someone accountable."
"Yes, but the problem is that we don't know where to start." Li Yuan responded softly: "Baolong Mining said that the cause of the mine accident was mainly due to natural disasters. Heavy rain caused the underground river to burst its banks, and the company's management was only responsible for improper command. They also admitted their mistakes and dismissed the relevant responsible persons, preparing to hand them over to the judicial department for handling. In short, on the surface, Baolong Group's attitude is very correct, and it also cooperates with the investigation and punishment of various municipal departments, but privately they just want to push out two scapegoats, avoid the limelight, and resume work."
Before Su Tianyu came back, he could imagine the power of Baolong Group, but he did not expect the background of this company to be so complicated and the incident to be so difficult.
Li Yuan took a sip of coffee and gently persuaded, "I know you want to ask for compensation. Before you came back, I asked for you. It's not that Baolong Mining deliberately didn't want to pay compensation, but it was indeed because of the insurance problem that led to many disputes over compensation, plus various human factors, which led to the current situation."
Su Tianyu looked at him and asked, "If I pursue you now, what will be the result?"
Li Yuan turned his head and looked around: "Lufeng opened fire, angering the senior management and shareholders of Baolong Group. They felt threatened by social groups and were angry. In addition, the mining group really didn't want to pay more than 100 million right now, so I personally think there are two solutions. First, reduce the amount of compensation so that Baolong Mining feels that it is cost-effective, and they will pay in one lump sum. Second, solve it through a lawsuit. You sue, Baolong responds, and after the lawsuit is over, they pay the money."
"Sue? Can we afford it?" Su Tianyu frowned and cursed: "Isn't this just a hooligan behavior?"
"You are right. Business groups are hooligans in the face of absolute interests. Big game companies copy small game companies until your inspiration runs out. You can't afford to fight lawsuits, and you don't have the capital to compete, so you can only choose to be swallowed up. Big groups in finance, online shopping, real estate, and entities can directly achieve monopoly by accumulating users and capital chains. Everyone says that they want to start a business and revitalize the economy, but in the end, who are they creating this business for? Those who shouted long live the ideal owed a lot of money and cried out. Only those who knelt down and were recruited can leave with a little hard-earned money." Li Yuan sighed, looked at Su Tianyu and said, "I personally advise you to find a way to reduce the amount of compensation and settle the matter with the money as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be easy to be dragged to death if you fight with you."
Su Tianyu was silent for a long time before replying, "The union cannot lower the compensation amount. Not to mention that the workers' families already know that the insurance amount is 980,000 yuan, let's just talk about the price the mining company wants. If they only want to pay 340,000 yuan per person, then there is no way to solve this problem. The union cannot pay for the workers themselves. We don't have the financial resources to do so."
"Then how do you do it?" Li Yuan asked.
"From an emotional and moral point of view, more than 50 workers are gone, and the union has an obligation to resettle their families." Su Tianyu replied softly: "From a development perspective, we actually have a chance in this matter."
Li Yuan asked curiously: "What opportunity?"
"It's an opportunity to establish an image and build a real reputation." Su Tianyu said with bright eyes: "Only sudden events can reflect the value of the union."
Li Yuan was silent for a while: "But let's do Baolong...!"
"Let me ask you one question now." Su Tianyu interrupted and replied, "If we are willing to be the first to take action, can our leader help us at the critical moment?"
Li Yuan blinked his eyes: "That depends on how far you have gone. You know that he can't just express his opinion casually given his position."
"Please help me blow pillow wind."
"What the hell am I bragging about! The leader has already found out that you often lead me to tear my pants." Li Yuan rolled his eyes: "If I brag again, he will think I am getting cocky."
"Brother Yuan, Father Yuan, please help me! I'm kneeling down for you!" Su Tianyu shamelessly pulled out a chair and made a gesture as if to kneel down.
Li Yuan looked at him quietly: "Then kneel down!"
"Fuck! I'm reporting you, Tiantianpu. Do you believe it?" Su Tianyu turned his face away.
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Half an hour later, Li Yuan left. Su Tianyu walked out of the coffee shop and dialed a number: "Hello?! How are you doing at the Police Department Hospital?"