Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1112 - Chapter 1112 Chapter 1068 The Real Countryside

Chapter 1112: Chapter 1068: The Real Countryside Chapter 1112: Chapter 1068: The Real Countryside Liu Haijun’s words brought smiles to the faces of Bu Rongchang and Lu Yong, who were following behind. This was indeed a genuine inspection, one that was not rehearsed or arranged in advance. The feedback from here could be said to be all authentic, without any embellishments. Receiving such a response here, the two magnates from Luji City could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

At the same time, they felt a peculiar sensation in their hearts. In past years, what they most feared was the leaders’ inspections, afraid that any flaws might be revealed during such visits.

However, now, with the economy of the entire province soaring, and the city’s economy following suit, the lives of ordinary people had become prosperous. Looking back and observing the current scene evoked a sense of reflection in them. Everything still needs to be grounded in pragmatism.

If it could be said that Luji City had not placed importance on rural work or on the development of the city’s economy, perhaps the answers obtained during such an unexpected visit today would have been markedly different.

The entourage made their way to the village committee building. The village committee building of Tuan Mountain Village was a small two-story building with a white exterior, neatly lined with six rooms, radiating dignity.

Around it was an enclosing wall with a large iron gate. Outside the village committee’s office building was a courtyard, in front of which stood a flagpole. Upon the flagpole, a vibrant national flag fluttered in the wind.

The group entered the village committee, and outside, even more people had gathered. Villagers had rushed over upon hearing that senior leaders from the province were visiting.

Nie Zhenbang was in high spirits. In front of the village committee office building, he looked over the place, where on both sides hung a sign, Jin Yang County Wansheng Town Tuan Mountain Village Village Committee. Another sign read the Communist Party of Huaxia Wansheng Town Tuanshan Village Branch Committee.

On the wall beside the staircase hung a meticulously crafted spray-painted chart labeled “Tuan Mountain Village Family Planning Information Board” and above it, “Tuan Mountain Village Affairs Publicity Board.”

On the first floor, the first room was the Tuanshan Village Elderly Activity Room. The second was the Tuanshan Village Library. The third had a sign that read Tuanshan Village Breeding Association. To the right of the stairs, three rooms formed the villagers’ activity room, equipped with a ping pong table and a pool table.

One could say that despite the village office building’s small size, it was fully equipped. The group settled down in the meeting room. Soon, hot water and tea were brought for Nie Zhenbang and other leaders, and various snacks like sunflower seeds, peanuts, and fruits were placed on the meeting table.

Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Secretary Bu Rongchang, the new rural construction work in Luji City is quite commendable indeed.”

These words from Nie Zhenbang were not sarcasm, but genuine praise. Visiting Tuan Mountain Village was entirely spontaneous. The people from Luji City could not have anticipated this. It was clear that what he saw here was indeed the real situation.

Being able to achieve such a level was worthy of recognition; it showed that the work in Luji City deserved commendation.

The faces of Bu Rongchang and Lu Yong were beaming with joy at this moment. An unexpected inspection yielding such outstanding results was beyond their expectations. Receiving Nie Zhenbang’s praise was better than anything else.

Bu Rongchang humbly said, “Secretary, you’re giving us too much credit. All these achievements are results of the guidance and instruction from the provincial party committee.”

Nie Zhenbang seemed in a very good mood and chuckled, “Secretary Bu Rongchang, excessive modesty can be a form of pride.”

As he spoke, Nie Zhenbang turned to the village secretary Liu Haijun beside him and said, “Comrade Liu, our Tuan Mountain Village’s village department has been built very well. The collective economy of the village is also quite impressive.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words were skillfully phrased. He was clearly probing the foundations of Tuan Mountain Village, yet he did not directly ask where the village’s funds came from, focusing only superficially on the village’s collective economy.

Liu Haijun was a man of sincerity; a village official who, though having the title, was at heart still an ordinary person. Facing Nie Zhenbang, Liu Haijun was also very excited.

At this moment, somewhat embarrassed, he said, “Secretary Nie, you’re giving us too much praise. Tuan Mountain Village still has many areas for improvement. My abilities and level are limited, and the village’s collective economy isn’t that great. These are all allocated and arranged by the county.”

“Oh? How so?” Nie Zhenbang asked with curiosity.

Liu Haijun continued, “In the past two years, the economy of our county has also seen huge development. The exploitation of several major tourist attractions has greatly changed the county’s finances. The county unified the deployment and allocation of funds. Not only did we achieve the goal of connecting every village by road, but funds were also allocated to every village to construct brand-new office buildings. Village libraries and activity rooms were all uniformly arranged, greatly enriching the cultural life of the rural areas and also helping us broaden our horizons. In our village, many people have found ways to become wealthy through books and newspapers.”

After Liu Haijun finished his speech, smiles bloomed on the faces of the two big shots from Luji City next to him, and they also felt a bit envious. This time, Jin Yang County’s Wu Daji was probably going to soar high. With such a prominent appearance in front of Secretary Nie, how could he not have opportunities for promotion in the future?

After sitting in the village for a while, Nie Zhenbang stood up and proposed to take a walk around the village and have a look.

Walking along the cement road inside the village, Nie Zhenbang was in high spirits. To be able to see the real countryside was something that he was quite satisfied with.

Had it not been for traffic congestion, Nie Zhenbang wouldn’t have felt this way. When leaders inspect, naturally, the people below fear the leadership. But the leaders are not without concerns.

Any leader also needs to consider and take into account the thoughts of those below them and can’t act arbitrarily. The same goes for the inspection process–even though they know that people below might be putting on an act, they can’t just accuse them of deception or express their desire to see the most realistic situation directly. If they did so, wouldn’t that indicate a lack of trust in their subordinates?

If such leaders truly existed, they certainly wouldn’t last long. A leading cadre needs not only the appreciation from above but also support from below. Both are indispensable.

As they continued along the road, Liu Haijun kept introducing various things to Nie Zhenbang. Along the way, although not every household lived in a multi-story building, the houses in Tuan Mountain Village were quite decent nonetheless.

Ahead, a clay brick house caught Nie Zhenbang’s eye–it was the first such house he had seen since arriving in Tuan Mountain Village. Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Old Liu, let’s go and take a look at this house together.”

Liu Limp had been following the group all along. Hearing that Secretary Nie wanted to visit his home, he had an unceasing smile on his face and hurried ahead with a quicker pace. He soon came out with a few stools, and inside, a middle-aged woman around forty years old came out holding fruits and sweets.

Liu Haijun introduced, “Secretary Nie, this is our village’s Liu Limp, his real name is Liu Yingxian. He used to be the village’s old bachelor, a hard case for marriage. In the past two years, with the village’s improved living standards, he’s found himself a partner. His partner is a widow with a child, not an easy life. Now, their family raises over a dozen pigs and hundreds of chickens. Their income ranks quite high in our village.”

Nie Zhenbang listened and nodded repeatedly, smiling and saying, “Good, good, this is excellent. To become wealthy through hard work is a commendable virtue. One must never lose such qualities.”

After sitting there for a while, a group of people followed up, and Bu Rongchang came over with someone. He introduced, “Secretary Nie, this is Comrade Wu Daji, the Party Secretary of Jin Yang County.”

The transformation of Tuan Mountain Village greatly pleased Nie Zhenbang, and even his gaze towards Wu Daji softened a lot. He smiled and said, “Comrade Wu Daji, the rural work in Jin Yang County is very commendable. Especially the unified project of constructing village committees, it’s worth promoting throughout the province.”

As he spoke, Nie Zhenbang turned to Liu Yao Wen and said, “Governor Yao Wen, I think the province could deploy a plan to extensively investigate and learn from Jin Yang County’s experiences. This kind of project could be promoted province-wide.”

They didn’t stay long at Liu Limp’s house, and the group moved on. However, the abrupt ending of the cement road raised some doubts in Nie Zhenbang’s mind. He turned and said, “Village-to-village road connectivity, it seems, is still not quite up to standard.”

Nie Zhenbang wasn’t angry. He was aware of the conditions of rural roads, especially in Southern areas where residences are dispersed. Sometimes, a road hundreds of meters long leads to just one household. In such cases, it can be quite difficult to construct the road.

Liu Haijun caught up and explained, “Secretary Nie, as for the village-to-village road project, as you know, there’s financial support from the province and city, with local financial allocations, but the remaining shortfall requires village contributions. Beyond here, there are only six households. It’s a small group in our village, and a few households were unwilling to contribute, so the road wasn’t completed.”

Wu Daji from Jin Yang County also came over and added, “Secretary Nie, similar situations abound in the county. Some are solitary households, others are within groups that are not harmonious, with some unwilling to contribute money. The county is currently researching and investigating such cases, trying to persuade and aim for quick hardening of the road surfaces. We have made plans and will strive to achieve 100% village-to-village, house-to-house connectivity within three years, once the county’s finances have improved.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang was unconcerned, smiling and waving his hand, “One flaw cannot obscure the splendor of the jade, one flaw cannot obscure the splendor of the jade. Overall, the work in Jin Yang County is also commendable and praiseworthy. Rural work is not easy. This is not just an issue in Jin Yang County; it’s the same across the province and the entire country. The central government pays great attention to issues related to agriculture, rural areas, and farmers. This has been the focus of efforts by successive governments. Local governments also need to put in more work and thought into rural issues, to convey the party’s policies, and to patiently explain to the people. I believe that, as long as we adhere to the principle of treating each other with sincerity, there is no work that can’t be done well.” (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it, or cast a monthly ticket at NovelFire.net. Your support is my greatest motivation.)