Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1000 - Chapter 1000 Chapter 956 Cars like a long dragon

Chapter 1000: Chapter 956: Cars like a long dragon Chapter 1000: Chapter 956: Cars like a long dragon The committee members of the Luji City Party Committee were all a bit astonished. What was going on with Li Youquan? How could it be that he suddenly decided to call an emergency committee meeting?

Everyone knew and was clear about the procedures for convening a committee meeting. An emergency meeting wouldn’t be possible unless there was an unexpected event or an urgent situation. However, there hadn’t been any news of anything significant happening in Wenchun City. Could it be that leaders from the provincial government were going to make a surprise visit?

With these questions in mind, all the committee members gradually arrived at the Party committee meeting room. Li Youquan walked in with his hands behind his back, his face solemn.

Sitting in the principal seat, Li Youquan looked around the room and then said, “Today, I’ve called everyone here on short notice to discuss an issue. Just a moment ago, I received a call from Secretary-General Xu of the provincial committee. Secretary Nie, along with Vice Governor Liu and leaders from the Civil Affairs, Transportation, Agriculture, Water Resources, Electric Power, and other relevant departments, are already on their way to Wenchun City. This time, Secretary Nie is coming to inspect the situation regarding the ice disaster. The main reason we’re gathered is to discuss the reception and security arrangements for Secretary Nie’s visit. Time is of the essence, so let’s all share our thoughts.”

After Li Youquan finished speaking, all the officials of Wenchun City were taken aback. Secretary-General Xu used to be the old Party Secretary of Wenchun City, an old leader of Wenchun. Secretary Nie, meanwhile, is currently leading the high-profile provincial Party and government leadership cadre training class, which was initiated by Secretary Nie himself. Moreover, this would be Secretary Nie’s first visit to Wenchun City to inspect and guide work since taking office.

In fact, this was also the highest-level leadership inspection in the history of Wenchun City’s establishment.

To the left of Li Youquan, Peng Anhui, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee and Mayor, had an unusual expression. It was rare that a Secretary and a Mayor could pee into the same pot, so to say, and the main reason for this actually lay in the management of work. As the saying goes, “the Secretary manages personnel, and the Mayor manages affairs.” Although that’s what is said, in reality, things are not always so straightforward.

Often, some Secretaries not only want to manage personnel but also want to get involved in economic development, given that the economy is paramount. Likewise, some Mayors, in addition to managing affairs, also want to have more say in personnel matters. When this happens, conflicts arise.

Peng Anhui’s relationship with Li Youquan was just like this. Li Youquan was brought up by Xu Hongzhuan and could be considered Xu Hongzhuan’s direct and trusted subordinate, with Wenchun being Xu Hongzhuan’s old power base. Although this inspection was just routine, it made Peng Anhui extremely cautious.

After pondering for a moment, Peng Anhui spoke up, “The journey from Hongcheng City to our city usually takes about two and a half hours. Right now, the highway from Luji City to Wenchun City is closed. Under the icy road conditions, it is estimated that it will take at least four hours, and that’s assuming everything goes smoothly. I suggest that the entire city be mobilized immediately. Health, environmental sanitation, and other relevant departments, all districts within the city, and subordinate street offices, all employees, cadres, and leaders, the urban area, all municipal bureaus, subordinate branches, offices, and staff must all be mobilized to immediately start clearing the city streets and treating the snow on the roads. Also, the Municipal Public Security Bureau must strengthen public security management and prepare for the arrival of Secretary Nie’s delegation in Wenchun City. The reception office of the municipal committee must also immediately arrange rooms and meals.”

After finishing, Peng Anhui turned to Li Youquan with a rare look of camaraderie, “Secretary Youquan, what do you think of this arrangement?”

At this moment, Li Youquan merely smiled faintly and nodded slightly, “Very good, Mayor Anhui’s arrangements are excellent. Everything has been considered. I think we should go with this plan. All other relevant departments across the city should implement it as well. The leaders in charge within the city committee and city government should take the lead. Right now, although Wenchun City is suffering from the ice disaster, we must demonstrate our best spirit. We need to show our best work style and attitude to welcome Secretary Nie’s inspection.”

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On the Red Wen Expressway from Hongcheng City to Wenchun City, the vehicle convoy, after passing through the area of Luji City, found that the traffic had increased on the expressway.

Entering the territory of Wenchun City, the four-lane expressway in each direction had one lane closed by the highway administration on both sides. In the middle of the road, signs were placed every few hundred meters reading, “Ice ahead, road closed. Vehicles keep to the left when driving.” Beneath the signs, there was also a speed limit sign indicating that vehicles could not exceed 40 kilometers per hour.

This arrangement aimed to slow down vehicles on the expressway and ensure safety by having them keep to the left side since the right side sometimes bordered rivers or steep slopes. Such an arrangement fully guaranteed that even if vehicles skidded, no major traffic accidents would occur.

The vehicles traveled less than ten kilometers ahead, and by now, it was past six in the evening. There was still about fifty kilometers to Wenchun City. On a typical day with good road conditions, this would be only a half-hour journey.

However, at this moment, the traffic on the road was moving slowly. The decrease in speed caused the leaders in the Coaster business van to furrow their brows.

Wu Guangshun, the head of the Traffic Department, leaned over to Xu Hongzhuan and whispered, “Secretary-General, looking at this situation, it seems the road ahead is completely congested. If we continue like this, I’m afraid we don’t know how long we will be stuck. What do you think about contacting Captain Zhou from the traffic police headquarters and asking him to coordinate with the traffic police of the Red Wen Expressway? Also, I’ll notify the highway authorities to clear the right lane for the police car to lead the way?”

Xu Hongzhuan glanced at his watch; it was already past six-forty in the evening. But, looking at the traffic, there was bound to be a long line of congestion ahead. If that were the case, it would be difficult to travel this road. It’s not about whether we can get there by seven o’clock, but by waiting like this, we might not even reach Wenchun City by tomorrow morning.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Hongzhuan said in a low voice, “You’re aware of Secretary Nie’s style; he never uses a police car to clear the way during his inspections. I’m afraid he won’t agree to it.”

While they were talking, the vehicles in front came to a complete halt. Looking through the window ahead, the large passenger buses and cargo trucks had already turned off their engines. This indicated that the road ahead was completely blocked.

Just then, Zhou Yumin, the head of the provincial traffic police, got out of the car in front, knocked on the door, and as soon as it opened, he said, “Secretary Nie, Secretary-General, according to reports from the high-speed traffic police brigade, there was an accident 37 kilometers ahead. Four large cargo trucks collided due to icy conditions on the road, resulting in a rollover. Currently, the highway traffic police and highway authorities’ rescue vehicles are working hard on the rescue.”

Upon hearing Zhou Yumin’s words, Xu Hongzhuan’s brow furrowed, and then he looked at Nie Zhenbang, “Secretary, what do you think about cutting through the right side of the road and turning back? It’s two kilometers to get off the expressway and take the national road.”

After these words, Wu Guangshun also spoke up, “Secretary Nie, Secretary-General, if we continue for about thirty kilometers, there’s a newly added exit that is not yet officially in use. I think we can take that exit off the highway.”

Hearing Wu Guangshun’s suggestion, Nie Zhenbang’s eyes immediately brightened. Although he never disturbed the public or took special privileges, for a provincial party secretary to be stuck on the highway for a day or two is not the issue; he could wait. But as the top leader of Hongjiang River, not to mention dealing with countless matters every day, his daily work schedule was full to the brim, and sometimes he was busy with work even after office hours. Waiting idly was definitely not an option.

Xu Hongzhuan’s suggestion was reasonable, to turn back and drive, but with so many vehicles to witness, it would have a great impact, and certainly, the public’s reaction would not be good. Now, with the solution proposed by Wu Guangshun, Nie Zhenbang thought for a moment and said to the nearby Zhou Yumin, “Captain Zhou, how much longer is it estimated to take before the traffic accident ahead is cleared? Can’t we open a lane on the opposite side?”

Zhou Yumin was also well-prepared for this situation, and immediately said, “It’s already been a full 30 hours, and due to the road conditions and the weather, the accidents involved heavy-duty semi-trailer trucks, and the cargo is piled up. Currently, the main task is transferring the cargo. It is estimated that it will take at least another ten hours. Opening a lane on the opposite side was considered by the highway traffic police, but because this section of the road is severely icy, to avoid further accidents, they chose not to implement this plan.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang also started to deliberate. It had been nearly two days of congestion. To continue being stuck would test all the vehicles on the road; starting the cars and running the air conditioning versus not starting the cars to save fuel and endure the cold and hunger were both unacceptable options.

After a pause, Nie Zhenbang said solemnly, “Wu Guangshun, notify the highway authorities immediately. Our vehicles will proceed from the right side. Zhou Yumin, notify the highway traffic police to maintain order along this section. Ensure that the vehicles behind do not follow our convoy, as that would only cause more chaos. In addition, instruct the lead guide vehicle to turn on the police lights, sound the siren, and all vehicles in the convoy must turn on their hazard lights.”

At this crucial moment, with the vehicles lined up like a dragon, decisive action needed to be taken immediately. The current wait in the bitter cold was bound to cause serious problems sooner or later.

Following Nie Zhenbang’s orders, the entire convoy immediately sprang into action. At the forefront, the authoritative off-road police vehicle’s lights and strobe lights were turned on, and the piercing siren began to sound in the dark night, prompting people in the surrounding vehicles to peer out.

Meanwhile, several workers removed some of the traffic cones from the closed lane to the right, making way for a passage. The convoy proceeded in an orderly manner from the side. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets or monthly tickets on Qidian (NovelFire.net). Your support is my greatest motivation.)