Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1101 - Chapter 1101 Chapter 1057 Welcome Secretary Zhen Jun

Chapter 1101: Chapter 1057: Welcome Secretary Zhen Jun Chapter 1101: Chapter 1057: Welcome Secretary Zhen Jun The words of Liang Yuan surprised Nie Zhenbang somewhat, and even moved him. In the presence of Comrade Qiao Yiren, his own status was still very important. This was something that Nie Zhenbang had not expected beforehand, being a leader. The helmsman of the whole country had dispatched his confidential secretary to personally greet him at the airport because of a phone call he made, and moreover, to meet with him at this time.

He nodded slightly, and Nie Zhenbang fell silent for a long while before speaking softly, “Brother Liang, thank you.”

Everything lay within those words, and naturally, Liang Yuan could feel the sincerity in Nie Zhenbang’s speech. As the leader’s confidential secretary, the importance of Liang Yuan was reflected precisely in such matters, just like tonight. Although Nie Zhenbang made the call at around eight in the evening, if Liang Yuan had been reluctant, he could have used any reason to decline and then reported to the leader the next morning.

But with back and forth delays, time would not wait. There is a saying, “saving a scene is like fighting a fire.” Within the system, sometimes, time is life. This includes not only actual life but also political life.

Why does the leader’s secretary command such attention? Take Hong Feng for instance, in terms of official rank, certainly unable to compare with local leaders. Why do the important positions of city leaders and provincial department, bureau, and commission heads all address Hong Feng as brother? That’s why.

Liang Yuan waved his hand and said with a smile, “If you put it that way, you’re making us strangers.”

The car Liang Yuan brought was a genuine domestic Red Flag. A license plate beginning with military characters spoke volumes. Heading directly onto the airport expressway, the car drove towards the downtown area. At the Second Ring, near the Red River Building, they stopped for a moment, letting Hong Feng and Dai Fei get out.

The main construction project of the Red River Building was completely finished. The sixty-story Red River Building was by far the most impressive among all provincial and municipal government offices in Jingcheng.

The lower ten floors had already been renovated and opened for business. By leaving Hong Feng and Dai Fei here, there would naturally be comrades from the office in Jingcheng to make arrangements.

The car then drove directly towards the Forbidden Sea.

After entering the grand square, the car came from the side checkpoint. The first checkpoint passed easily with the car’s license plate and the special pass under the front windshield.

The deeper they went, the stricter the checks became. At the second checkpoint, Liang Yuan presented his own credentials and also took out Nie Zhenbang’s work permit. After the guards carefully inspected the car’s occupants, they were allowed to continue.

As the heart of the party and the nation, such a level of security was to be expected. The car continued forward, but Nie Zhenbang was somewhat stunned as he looked out the window at a courtyard.

Here, sitting next to Nie Zhenbang, Liang Yuan smiled and said, “Feeling nostalgic?”

Nie Zhenbang nodded without speaking. Liang Yuan understood clearly, this house was certainly familiar to Nie Zhenbang; it had been Elder Nie’s residence within the Forbidden Sea.

“After Elder Nie retired, the old man insisted on moving out. At that time, President Yuan and Elder Nan both tried their utmost to persuade him, but the old man was resolute. However, the house has been left empty. It is kept clean and maintained daily, and I believe it won’t be too long before you, Zhenbang, will move in,” Liang Yuan said encouragingly, smiling at Nie Zhenbang.

At that moment, it seemed as if Nie Zhenbang was taken back to those days, to the study in that house, where Elder Nie, pointing to the mahogany furniture and the entire mahogany desk, spoke deeply and meaningfully, “My living here doesn’t amount to much. The most important thing is that someone from the Nie family will be able to live here in the future.”

In a daze, the car stopped in front of an ordinary courtyard. The lights on inside signaled that Comrade Qiao Yiren was still waiting for Nie Zhenbang.

Following Liang Yuan’s lead, they walked into the courtyard. At that moment, the door opened, and under the light, the figure of Qiao Yiren appeared particularly towering.

Nie Zhenbang hastened his steps to meet him, “Leader, Zhenbang is unworthy of such concern. It’s so late, and yet I’ve disturbed your rest.”

Qiao Yiren looked well, smiling as he said, “I heard you had an urgent matter to report. I couldn’t sleep, and I estimated you would arrive about this time, so I asked Liang Yuan to pick you up. The recent situation in Hongjiang hasn’t been good.”

As they spoke, the three of them walked into the study. After Liang Yuan made a cup of tea for Nie Zhenbang, he closed the door.

The leader’s words made Nie Zhenbang slightly uncomfortable. The chaos in Hongjiang had reached the leader’s ears, which was not a good sign. It showed that people in Jingcheng were also putting pressure on the central government, hoping for stability in Hongjiang.

Looking at Qiao Yiren, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “I have not met your expectations, Leader. There have indeed been some problems in Hongjiang Province recently. I have had some conflicts with Governor Fang Yuanshan over development concepts, but I can assure you with my party principles that this is not a personal vendetta. The work has not been done properly, and the approach has been somewhat immature. Please criticize me as you see fit, Leader.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words made Qiao Yiren laugh, leaning back on the sofa and looking at Nie Zhenbang with a smile, “You’ve said everything there is to say, how can I criticize you now? Realizing one’s shortcomings is enough. In some areas of work, you’re still a bit too impatient, though. Even though you are young, it doesn’t mean you can act without considering the consequences. Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish – you need to do it slowly. Only through gradual influence can you reach the state where your influence is subtle yet profound.”

Qiao Yiren was quite straightforward in his speech. As the saying goes, “The same rice nurtures a hundred different kinds of people.” Everyone grows up in different environments and thus has different thoughts and beliefs.

The same goes for governance; some lean towards radicalism, while others are conservative. In terms of economic development, Nie Zhenbang prefers sustainable development, furthering development only under the premise that the green mountains and clear waters are preserved, without destroying the overall environmental situation.

Nie Zhenbang’s strategy aligns with the central government’s advocacy for a scientific development approach. Yet, it cannot be said that Fang Yuanshan’s governance is wrong.

Under the current circumstances, a small degree of damage is permitted; environmental protection must be kept under control. All of these are acceptable actions.

Qiao Yiren criticized Nie Zhenbang for not adopting gentler means when faced with conflicts in ideology. Nie Zhenbang accepted this criticism with an open mind.

If things had been handled more gently, the situation in Hongjiang Province wouldn’t have deteriorated to the current state of hostility, fighting fire with fire, a life and death struggle.

After critiquing Nie Zhenbang, Qiao Yiren changed the subject, “Zhenbang, what exactly has happened in Hongjiang to make you come to Jingcheng?”

At this, Nie Zhenbang took out a red notebook from his bag, including another notebook sent by Liu Zijian, and placed both on the coffee table, pushing them towards Qiao Yiren, “Chief, these contain significant evidence found by the Hongjiang Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission’s task force during their investigation. Based on the confessions of Lin Lifan, the Deputy Mayor of Meiping City, who has been put under ‘shuanggui’, including Comrade He Yusheng, the Executive Deputy Provincial Governor, several provincial leaders are suspected of bribery, corruption, and other major criminal issues. The matter is of great importance, and we did not dare make decisions on our own. Hence, I came over here overnight.”

As Qiao Yiren listened to the report, his brows furrowed instantly. Since the beginning of his term, he had set out to establish a new ethos and a new image. He emphasized repeatedly at various meetings that party members and officials must maintain integrity and self-discipline. He ensured that routes were not closed off for officials’ travels, that no special passageways were created, and that no special treatment was given. In official receptions, strict control and punishment were implemented.

Qiao Yiren had a strong aversion to corruption, and the report from Nie Zhenbang demanded his attention. Many provincial leaders were involved, including high-ranking officials like the Executive Deputy Provincial Governor.

With a stern face, Qiao Yiren picked up the notebooks and scrutinized them–they took him well over an hour to go through.

Even though it was already 2 o’clock at night, after finishing, Qiao Yiren stood up, saying gravely, “This is absolutely lawless.”

However, a leader is still a leader; despite Qiao Yiren’s anger, his emotions soon settled down.

Looking earnestly at Nie Zhenbang, Qiao Yiren said in a solemn voice, “Zhenbang, how is the case progressing at the moment?”

“Currently, Comrade Gong Zheng from the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission is fully engaged in the investigation and further interrogation process. We have taken adequate measures to protect both the testimony and physical evidence. We are preliminarily considering arranging off-site protection. I’ve also made a call to Comrade Li Yifeng in the Xibei Autonomous Region. However, we dare not make decisions regarding issues concerning He Yusheng, Xie Guangtong, and Li Yihong, as the stakes are too high,” Nie Zhenbang immediately began reporting without needing to think or deliberate.

Hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Qiao Yiren also stood up. To investigate or not was the question. The decision was in his hands, but he could foresee the immense resistance that was coming. It was an unavoidable situation.

After a long pause, Qiao Yiren opened the door and said, “Liang, come here.”

Once Liang Yuan entered, Qiao Yiren glanced at his watch; it was already 2 in the morning. He then said, “Liang, could you call Comrade Zhen Jun and see if he has gone to bed?”

Right after he finished speaking, perhaps realizing it was inappropriate for Liang Yuan to make the call at this late hour, as it was not a normal time and already 2 a.m. to have a secretary call might seem disrespectful, he quickly said, “I’ll make the call myself.”

With that, Qiao Yiren picked up the phone on the desk, dialed Comrade Liu Zhenjun from the Discipline Inspection Commission, and in a short time, Liu Zhenjun’s robust voice came through, “President Qiao, do you need me for something?”

Hearing Liu Zhenjun’s voice, Qiao Yiren breathed a sigh of relief. It was late, but Liu Zhenjun had answered the call quickly and was full of vigor, meaning he had not gone to bed yet.

Then, smiling, Qiao Yiren said, “Comrade Zhen Jun, I currently have Nie Zhenbang from Hongjiang Province with me, reporting some important matters. If it’s convenient for you, could you come over now?”(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on . Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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