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Chapter 1013 - Chapter 1013 Chapter 969 The Development of the Hongjiang

Chapter 1013: Chapter 969 The Development of the Hongjiang River Chapter 1013: Chapter 969 The Development of the Hongjiang River Wen Baogui’s tone and demeanor appeared extremely modest and amiable, with respect for Nie Zhenbang shining through every sentence and word. This feeling made Nie Zhenbang very comfortable and satisfied. The main reason he had recommended Wen Baogui was precisely this.

In local politics, it’s not uncommon for the Party Secretary and the head of the government not to see eye to eye, leading to conflicts. The main disputes usually revolve around economic development. While the Secretary is in charge of personnel and the government handles affairs, at times, the Secretary wants to meddle in affairs, and the Governor wants a say in personnel management. This is the root cause of the conflict. In plain terms, it’s a matter of dividing power and interests.

Since he held the power of recommendation, Nie Zhenbang naturally would not give it up. As the saying goes, “Use it or lose it,” he needed to weigh his options carefully and recommend someone who could get along well with him and work effectively as part of the team.

Now, it seemed that Wen Baogui’s performance in this aspect was quite impressive. At least on the surface, Wen Baogui was very appropriate.

At the same time, Nie Zhenbang was somewhat surprised. Wen Baogui had already produced a complete development plan so soon after his confirmation, which indicated that Wen Baogui was no simple figure.

Let’s put it this way, the Hongjiang River region, with its many cities, each has a different development direction. Some focus on tourism, some on agriculture, some on industry, and some on commerce and so on. All these require comprehensive consideration and assessment.

Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish, and the same principle applies to a province. Wen Baogui was able to present a plan so quickly, which showed that he had premeditated it and even planned the economic development for a long time, hence the speed.

Nodding, Nie Zhenbang gestured towards the sofa in the reception area and then sat down himself, smiling and saying, “Bao Gui, it seems you’ve come fully prepared.”

After accepting the development plan Wen Baogui had passed over, Nie Zhenbang took out a cigarette from the ashtray on the coffee table, handed one to Wen Baogui, lit one for himself, and began to examine it carefully.

The title on the document read “Hongjiang Economic Development Planning Outline.”

Seeing this title, Nie Zhenbang was not too surprised. After carefully studying the plan, which was over thirty pages long, for almost an hour, he finally put it down and looked up. At that moment, Nie Zhenbang felt somewhat astonished, and his gaze towards Wen Baogui underwent a significant change.

He thought to himself with some admiration that Wen Baogui indeed possessed genuine talent and learning. The entire plan was designed very meticulously.

Indeed, having read through it, Nie Zhenbang felt that the word “meticulous” was more fitting. “Perfect” was not yet applicable.

In the first few overview pages, Wen Baogui used very detailed data to summarize and evaluate Hongjiang’s current economic development thoroughly. Then, considering the overall situation of the province and the characteristics of each city, Wen Baogui also proposed a direction for the province’s development.

Overall, it could be summed up in three sentences: Maintain Hongjiang’s traditional advantages, accelerate efforts to attract investment, and expand the development of the tertiary industry. Later on, he also outlined detailed plans for the development of various industries, such as increasing infrastructure construction and implementing a land centralization and transfer system throughout the province. A large portion was inspired by Bashu Province’s development experience.

Nie Zhenbang fully understood why Wen Baogui did this–it was simply a form of flattery. The economic development plan of Bashu was Nie Zhenbang’s own creation, and it was no secret domestically. Naturally, Wen Baogui was aware of this.

Thus, by following the model of Bashu and taking into account the local context of Hongjiang, a development plan was crafted that would naturally earn his appreciation.

After reflecting for a moment, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Comrade Bao Gui, you’ve put in a lot of effort.”

Hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Wen Baogui’s face broke into a brilliant smile, expressing his joy. The Secretary Nie’s words were profoundly meaningful, with two implications: one was about the plan itself, how Baogui had presented a planned scheme right after the announcement of his nomination, which was not something an ordinary person would do. The other was subtly alluding to the emulation of the Bashu model.

Thinking of this, Wen Baogui became very humble and said, “Secretary, you flatter me. Serving the people is the fundamental duty of us as leaders. Leading the forty million residents of the province toward wealth and prosperity and vigorously advancing the ‘Wealthy People, Strong Province’ strategy, this is the grand vision you, Secretary Nie, have set. I have always kept it at heart and dared not neglect it.”

It must be said that Wen Baogui’s speaking skills had indeed reached a masterful level. He didn’t give off the impression of fawning, but he could make one feel his attitude and sincerity.

Nie Zhenbang was satisfied with Wen Baogui’s respectful demeanor. Regardless of what Wen Baogui might do in the future, at least at this moment, the harmonious relationship between him and Wen Baogui was bound to bring great benefits to Hongjiang River.

Moreover, Nie Zhenbang believed that as long as Wen Baogui truly followed this path after taking office, he would say nothing and do nothing. Nie Zhenbang had that much magnanimity, and more importantly, if Hongjiang River developed well, as Secretary, he would naturally get all the political achievements that came with it.

Of course, if Wen Baogui deviated from the direction of development or crossed his red lines, that would be a different story. Even then, Nie Zhenbang was not afraid. This time, the adjustment of the provincial committee team, by placing Qin Guanghan in the position of full-time deputy secretary, was aimed at guarding against Wen Baogui.

With this support, Nie Zhenbang had no worries at the moment.

Thus, listening to Wen Baogui’s words, Nie Zhenbang simply smiled slightly and gestured with his hand, “Heh, Comrade Baogui, there’s no need to flatter me. I am someone with a clear understanding of my own character, which, I believe, you are also aware of. I always focus on the issue, not the person. The reason why I recommended you this time is entirely due to your own capabilities. Now it seems you are indeed well-prepared. There’s a saying, ‘Do not deliberate the affairs of an office you don’t hold,’ but in my opinion, as a leading cadre, one must have the mindset to prepare for the future. If everyone embraced the idea of not deliberating the affairs of an office they don’t hold, how can society talk about progress, how can the economy talk about development? Benefiting a region is not just the responsibility of party and government leaders; it falls to all party members and cadres.”

Pausing for a moment, Nie Zhenbang looked at Wen Baogui and continued, “Comrade Baogui, I also have some views on the industrial development of Hongjiang River.”

As soon as these words fell, Wen Baogui’s expression became serious. He took out his notebook, ready to attentively listen, and said, “Secretary, please speak. You are an expert in this area, and I’m here precisely to listen to your insights.”

Nie Zhenbang was rather helpless with Wen Baogui’s modesty and politeness, and he was well aware that his series of actions had elevated his prestige within Hongjiang River to a new height, making even Wen Baogui extremely cautious and meticulous.

This prestige, within Hongjiang River, was unlikely to change any time soon, and it was probable that all the leading cadres would be this courteous.

Immediately after, Nie Zhenbang went on, “I just took a look at the industrial development and planning in Hongjiang River. I believe we still need to be cautious. The industrial foundation of Hongjiang River is rather weak to begin with, with heavy industry mostly concentrated in Hongcheng City. The other cities mostly consist of light industries, primarily the ceramics industry of JingShan City. In this aspect, the provincial administration must provide good guidance, and when attracting foreign capital and industrial projects, it is especially important to be prudent. Consider our environmental and resource advantages, think three steps ahead for each step taken, and fully consider the direction of environmental protection and sustainable development.”

This point was also the reason why Wen Baogui’s plan was only rated as ‘comprehensive’ but not ‘perfect.’ Each place has its characteristics and features. Hongjiang River is rich in mineral resources, with Hongjiang Copper Industry being a famous listed mining company within the province.

However, mining is a form of predatory development that greatly damages the environment. Relying on mineral exploitation for local economic development is something Nie Zhenbang has always approached with caution.

At this moment, speaking in front of Wen Baogui, Nie Zhenbang’s purpose was to give Wen Baogui a reminder not to stray in future developments.

Seeing Wen Baogui meticulously taking notes, Nie Zhenbang was very satisfied. Regardless of whether Wen Baogui truly heeded his advice, at least his attitude was commendable. Then he added, “Furthermore, in terms of developing the tourism resources, I think we need to increase the investment and development efforts. There are numerous scenic spots and historical sites within the terrain of Hongjiang River. Hongjiang River is not only a paradise for tourism and leisure but also a holy land for Taoism, and moreover, red tourism is a remarkable feature of Hongjiang River. We should increase investment and enhance development efforts to vigorously promote the growth of Hongjiang River’s tourism industry.”

After saying these words, Nie Zhenbang suddenly shifted the topic, looking at Wen Baogui and said, “Comrade Baogui, the preparatory meetings for the ‘Two Sessions’ are coming up soon. You need to put more effort into the group discussions.”

With this last sentence, Nie Zhenbang returned to the most immediate concern. The key issue in the upcoming ‘Two Sessions’ of Hongjiang River was whether Wen Baogui would be elected smoothly. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to Qidian (NovelFire.net) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)