Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1113 - Chapter 1113 Chapter 1069 Actions Reflect Attitudes

Chapter 1113: Chapter 1069: Actions Reflect Attitudes Chapter 1113: Chapter 1069: Actions Reflect Attitudes Next, in Jinyang County, Nie Zhenbang and his delegation inspected the model village for new rural construction in Jinyang County, Bright Village of Lishan Port Town.

About ten kilometers from the Jinyang County town on the Lu-Jin Highway, on the left side of the cement road, there was a landscaped square.

The evergreen camphor trees, oval flower beds, and fountains. In the middle of the square stood a giant rock with the cursive script “Bright Village” very eye-catching.

Following the winding road inside, the neat and uniform houses were strikingly conspicuous.

Next to him, Wu Daji, the secretary of the county committee of Jinyang County, introduced, “Secretary Nie, Bright Village is the first village in our county to achieve a per capita income of ten thousand yuan. It is our city’s first well-off village, and a model village for the provincial key project of new rural construction. In the past two years, taking advantage of tourism development, Bright Village has vigorously developed its farmhouse tourism industry. The entire village is a large farmhouse tourism base, where every household is a participant in the tourism park. Last year, the village generated more than 230 million yuan in revenue. The total village population is over 4,300 people, and the per capita income, after excluding costs and taxes, reached more than 40,000 yuan, close to and achieving the income level of first-tier cities in the country.”

After finishing, Bu Rongchang also added, “The village committee is also full of motivation. After thorough investigation and research, all the houses in the village were uniformly designed by the Provincial Architectural Design Institute, with the village environment planned as a whole. The village allocated more than ten million yuan in funds to build their own water plant. Every household has access to running water.”

Listening to these introductions, Nie Zhenbang’s face was always with a smile. As a leader, governing a place, the factor that could most directly reflect achievements and capabilities was the living standard of the people. Only when the people lived prosperously could it be counted as a success.

Nie Zhenbang was very meticulous, visiting each and every household. Seeing the sincere smiles on the faces of the villagers, Nie Zhenbang was also very satisfied.

Upon leaving Jinyang County, just before getting into the car, Nie Zhenbang specifically turned around and smiled, “The work achievements of Jinyang County are indeed outstanding. Luji City must vigorously promote Jinyang County’s philosophy and methods. Actively propagate Jinyang County’s approach, genuinely benefiting all the citizens in the city.”

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After returning to Hongcheng, Nie Zhenbang immediately proceeded to inspect industrial and mining enterprises such as the Red City Aircraft Factory, Red City Machinery Equipment Factory, and Red River Copper Industry Development Co. Ltd.

During the inspections of these enterprises, Nie Zhenbang listened very carefully and meticulously to the work reports and made directives concerning some current difficulties and deviations encountered in development.

Moreover, Nie Zhenbang again stressed that with the tertiary industry booming in Hongjiang Province, the primary and secondary industries, as pillar industries, should also have the confidence and determination not to be left behind. Assess the times, accelerate the integration with the market, hasten the adjustment of the industrial structure based on market needs, and increase efforts in technological improvements to catch up.

“Snap!”

With the remote control pressed, Fang Yuanshan turned off the television and sat on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest. He slightly closed his eyes and massaged his head.

At this moment, Fang Yuanshan had to admit, Nie Zhenbang’s capability was indeed formidable and incomparable.

Behind him, Mrs. Fang also came up and said softly, “Old Fang, take a rest. You still have to go to the airport to meet the leaders from the Organization Department early tomorrow morning.”

At this, Mrs. Fang was curious, “Old Fang, do you think Secretary Nie will go tomorrow?”

Fang Yuanshan was stunned for a moment. At home, he never discussed these official matters, and his wife never inquired. Her asking today was somewhat surprising to Fang Yuanshan. He then responded, “He won’t go. This afternoon, at the standing committee meeting, Secretary Nie had already made it clear that he won’t be attending tomorrow’s reception.”

This statement delighted Mrs. Fang, who said, “Old Fang, isn’t Secretary Nie being a bit too pretentious? By doing this, isn’t he afraid that it will look bad to the higher-ups?”

Hearing this, Fang Yuanshan snorted dismissively and said, “Woman’s views! Nie Zhenbang is expressing his stance with his actions. This time, the personnel adjustment in Hongjiang Province resulted in three positions being filled directly from Jingcheng, which itself is enough to say it all. Nie Zhenbang is dissatisfied, and so are the leaders of Hongjiang Province. Now, by doing this, Nie Zhenbang is showing his dissatisfaction to the higher-ups. If it were me, I would do the same.”

Seeing his wife’s puzzled look, Fang Yuanshan said gravely, “Nie Zhenbang’s capability and thinking are not as simple as people outside imagine. He is a very seasoned politician.”

“Do you think that Nie Zhenbang not going will displease the higher-ups?” Fang Yuanshan instead asked his wife.

This surprised Mrs. Fang, who nodded, “Of course, the Organization Department is sending a comrade to take up a position, and as the top leader, Nie Zhenbang not participating would clearly show his displeasure with the arrangement from above, wouldn’t it? This is no small matter; isn’t this openly opposing the higher-ups? Could they really tolerate him?”

Mrs. Fang’s words made Fang Yuanshan feel a bit amused, and he said calmly, “You’re wrong; according to convention, the top leader isn’t necessarily required to personally attend the welcoming ceremony. No one can criticize that. Moreover, the relationship between Nie Zhenbang and the higher-ups isn’t as simple as you think. As long as the core leadership doesn’t see an issue, then there is no issue with Nie Zhenbang–that’s where his intelligence lies. His actions signify his dissatisfaction to others.”

Having said that, Fang Yuanshan stood up, waved his hand, and said, “Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this anymore, let’s go to bed.”

However, deep down, Fang Yuanshan had thoroughly figured out Nie Zhenbang’s maneuvers. By not attending the welcome ceremony and just waiting at the Provincial Committee instead, Nie Zhenbang was, on one hand, expressing his opinion to the top leaders. This time, with everyone being parachuted in from above and not a single local cadre from Hongjiang being used, it was admittedly a bit too much.

This would mean that some people from the top who orchestrated this event would feel the pressure from Nie Zhenbang. It is a situation that can be tolerated once but not again–thus, the pressure Nie Zhenbang would have to bear in the future would naturally be much less. Given how Nie Zhenbang was handling this situation, if they continued to push him, it could provoke his fierce resistance, a scenario no one wanted to see.

In addition, the local cadres in Hongjiang would be grateful to Nie Zhenbang. After all, Nie Zhenbang had made the strongest reaction for their benefit. In due course, Nie Zhenbang’s prestige within Hongjiang Province would be even greater.

Thirdly, it served as a deterrence to the new leading cadres, directly telling them that Hongjiang Province was not a place to be tampered with at will.

Three birds with one stone–this was why Fang Yuanshan admired him. If it were up to himself, Fang Yuanshan acknowledged he couldn’t have achieved that level, nor did he have the boldness. At this moment, Fang Yuanshan couldn’t help but express his admiration.

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On the first of March, right after the Lantern Festival, at ten in the morning, Nie Zhenbang stood on the steps outside the Provincial Committee auditorium, flanked by the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Committee Qin Guanghan and the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee Chen Le.

Two Coaster business vehicles slowly drove into the compound and stopped at the entrance to the auditorium. The doors opened, and a group of people got off. Leading them was the Deputy Minister of the Organization Department, Zhang Dongsheng, whom Nie Zhenbang was not very familiar with–a newly promoted deputy minister said to have come up from Jinmei Province. As for the details, Nie Zhenbang had not delved into them much.

On the surface, Nie Zhenbang also went up to greet them, extending his hand and saying, “Deputy Minister Zhang, welcome, welcome. Thank you for the organization’s concern and support for Hongjiang, and for bringing us such capable cadres.”

Although he said this, facing the three new leaders, Nie Zhenbang did not show much enthusiasm, offering only a light handshake. It was his way of expressing a certain sentiment.

Immediately afterward, he said firmly, “Deputy Minister Zhang, everything is ready. Shall we enter now?”

Nie Zhenbang’s demeanor was well-measured, leaving no room for Zhang Dongsheng to find fault, yet allowing him to feel a certain coolness.

Feeling somewhat awkward, Zhang Dongsheng said with a forced smile, “I’ve long heard that Comrade Nie Zhenbang has a very pragmatic work style. This time, I have experienced it firsthand. Please, Secretary Nie.”

After everyone took their seats on the stage according to their respective positions, the meeting proceeded as per the agenda. Subsequently, Zhang Dongsheng, representing the organization, read out a series of personnel appointments. It was decided to appoint Huang Wenwei as a member and standing committee member of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee, as well as deputy governor and deputy party secretary of the Hongjiang Provincial Government. He was also recommended for election as the executive deputy governor by the Hongjiang People’s Congress.

Jiang Chunyang was appointed as a member and standing committee member of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee, and head of the United Front Work Department.

Liao Guanghua was appointed as a member of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and nominated as a deputy governor of the Hongjiang Provincial Government.

After the various appointment resolutions were announced, the three newly appointed officials gave fervent and impassioned inaugural speeches.

Following that, the meeting was declared over. Nie Zhenbang stood up, smiled, and said, “Deputy Minister Zhang, it’s a rare visit to Hongjiang, and this time, you’ve brought us such capable cadres. The province has prepared a simple working meal, and we hope Deputy Minister Zhang won’t mind joining us for lunch in Hongjiang before departing.”

Zhang Dongsheng was pleased to hear Nie Zhenbang’s words, nodding and smiling in agreement, thinking that although Nie Zhenbang was clearly displeased, it was an understandable human reaction. Now, it seemed to be quite satisfactory.

However, when Deputy Minister Zhang saw the lunch prepared by Hongjiang Province, he was taken aback. It was indeed a working meal, without any alcoholic drinks or lavish display. It strictly met the standards of the “three-public” regulations–a standard three dishes and one soup.

Nie Zhenbang finished his meal quickly; as someone who came out of Tiger Group, Nie Zhenbang never liked to eat slowly. Wolfing down food was his style.

After the meal, Nie Zhenbang stood up, smiled, and said, “Deputy Minister Zhang, I truly apologize, but I have work this afternoon, and it’s not suitable to drink at noon, so I must excuse myself.” (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation.)