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Chapter 1130 - Chapter 1130 Chapter 1086 The Prime Minister is Coming to

Chapter 1130: Chapter 1086: The Prime Minister is Coming to Hongjiang River Chapter 1130: Chapter 1086: The Prime Minister is Coming to Hongjiang River “We held on, we held on.” Cheers erupted one after another atop the dike, echoing through the skies.

At this moment, no one cared about the heavy rain pouring down from the sky, nor the raging floodwaters; all that mattered was the indomitable spirit of humanity that had been passed down for thousands of years, the spirit of battling against nature.

It was after five in the morning. The downpour that had lasted all night finally ceased. Nie Zhenbang, however, was wide awake, walking atop the dike. Under the illumination of the lights, one could see many soldiers, draped in raincoats, leaning against sandbags or sitting on woven bags. Some were simply seated on pebbles.

In the dim night, the reach of the lights was limited, and between the patches of light, there were places that appeared somewhat darker.

In the darkness, the glowing red of cigarette ends could be seen flickering. Some soldiers stood there, already asleep on their feet. This sight tugged at Nie Zhenbang’s heart. The newly arrived troops from the defense brigade were coping better, but many of the armed police soldiers on the dike had been working continuously for ten or even twenty days.

Nie Zhenbang turned around, looking at Hong Feng and Dai Fei who were following him, and said in a low voice, “Hong, after dawn, get in touch with Mayor Xia and urgently arrange for some tents to give these armed police soldiers some rest. They won’t be able to hold up much longer like this.”

As daylight broke, Nie Zhenbang returned to his tent and changed out of the clothes soaked from last night’s rain.

The morning meal was very simple: steamed buns and soymilk. The bags looked to be from Lushan City, likely specially delivered by Liu Junwei or Xia Hong.

While eating his breakfast, Xia Hong entered excitedly and said, “Secretary Nie, great news, great news. According to the meteorological center, the weather in Hongjiang Province is expected to gradually improve over the next week.”

Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang stood up. Indeed, this was good news. Clear weather meant that there would be no further rainfall in Hongjiang Province for some time, which meant the water levels in the province’s numerous tributaries would not keep rising. This was a positive development for the flood defense throughout Hongjiang Province.

To put it simply, if the upstream areas stopped receiving rain, the reservoirs upstream would be under no pressure to discharge water. Although the water levels remained high, the reservoirs upstream could halt their discharge. Consequently, this would positively affect the declining water levels downstream. At Hongyang Lake, the flood control efforts would consequently be much easier. This buffer would allow Hongjiang Province to confidently manage its water resources, aiming to reduce the levels of Lushan Dike and Hongyang Lake as much as possible while maintaining stability.

After a moment of contemplation, Nie Zhenbang nodded and added, “Good, this is indeed good news. However, after the flood, such scorching weather will cause a sharp rise in temperature. During this period, the health and epidemic prevention departments must strengthen epidemic control and prevention efforts across the province. Any outbreak of infectious disease must be quickly reported. We must not be careless or complacent.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words were not only for Xia Hong, but they were also instructions to Hong Feng, who would subsequently convey the message to the other standing committee members of the provincial party committee.

Over the course of three days, the water level at Lushan Dike gradually decreased. Although it had once risen about a meter above the dike’s surface, it had now fallen to the level of the dike’s surface after three days.

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Lushan Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government Office Building

At this moment, in the conference room, the entire standing committee of the Lushan Municipal Party Committee was seated. Nie Zhenbang was in the central seat, clearly in a good mood. Surveying everyone, he said with a smile, “Comrades, as far as the defense of Lushan Dike is concerned, we’ve won the first battle. The first flood peak has passed, and with the water levels gradually falling, as well as the clear weather in the middle and upper reaches and our own province, our pressure should be greatly reduced.”

Liu Junwei and Xia Hong, seated next to him, nodded in agreement. As the top two officials of Lushan City, they amassed experience in flood control work that was an essential part of the city’s annual routine.

Clearly, having overcome the first flood peak, the volume and impact of the second flood peak would not be as severe. After all, water levels were receding, and Hongyang Lake could withstand much greater pressure.

Speaking of which, Nie Zhenbang’s tone shifted as he looked at everyone and said, “However, at this moment, it is not yet time for us to raise our glasses in celebration. Coming up, in three days, the second flood crest will pass through the Hongjiang River, which is yet another test for the Lushan Dike. But thankfully, this time the crest will pass during the daytime, which brings us quite a bit of convenience in flood defense. In the following period, we must remain highly vigilant to prevent secondary disasters. We must nip problems in the bud by maintaining patrols and inspections along the dike. It’s crucial to discover and resolve problems promptly.”

This speech led the nearby committee members to nod in agreement, and Liu Junwei and Xia Hong were completely convinced, sincerely admiring Nie Zhenbang. Over this period, they had observed Secretary Nie’s work ethos, especially during the most dangerous days at the Lushan Dike, where Nie Zhenbang stayed right on the dike, living and eating alongside the common folk. One might ask, how many leaders at the provincial or ministerial level, and moreover at a full ministerial level, could do such a thing.

It’s already quite commendable for a leader to visit the front lines, inspect the situation, provide guidance, and boost morale. What’s even rarer is that Nie Zhenbang had a sense of measure; in areas where he was knowledgeable, Secretary Nie took charge without hesitation, but in areas he was unfamiliar with, he never commanded blindly. Furthermore, he was willing to seek opinions from everyone in front of the crowd. Nie Zhenbang’s personal charisma had, by this point, won over these two individuals.

Now, while everyone was still basking in joy, Secretary Nie pointed out the upcoming difficulties and sounded the alarm for everyone. His attention to detail covered all aspects. It could be said that nobody could match the level that Nie Zhenbang had reached.

As the meeting dispersed, Nie Zhenbang stepped outside, and Hong Feng came up to him, whispering, “Secretary, just now, I received a call from the Secretary-General. Before that, Director Fang Li from the Central Office had called to say that Premier Mu Dingjian of the State Council will arrive in Lushan City tomorrow to inspect the disaster situation and the flood control and relief efforts.”

Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang also turned on his mobile phone. At that moment, the phone also began to ring, displaying an area code from Jingcheng. Moreover, it was the Central Office’s number.

Nie Zhenbang turned to Liu Junwei and said, “Comrade Junwei, ask the comrades to wait a moment, I have an important announcement to make.”

With that, in front of Liu Junwei and Xia Hong, Nie Zhenbang answered the call, smiling, “Director Fang, you wouldn’t visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. What made you free to call me today?”

This remark made both Liu Junwei and Xia Hong pause for a moment, wondering what kind of director could make Secretary Nie so courteous, speaking as peers. Surely, it must be someone on a full ministerial level.

Suddenly, as if Liu Junwei had just realized something, he hurried Xia Hong and the other committee members into the office. Seeing Xia Hong’s puzzled look, Liu Junwei whispered, “Old Xia, it’s Director Fang Li from the Central Office.”

On the other end, after a brief exchange of pleasantries with Nie Zhenbang, Fang Li spoke earnestly, “Younger brother Zhenbang, I am here to formally notify you that Premier Mu Dingjian will arrive by plane in Lushan tomorrow morning to inspect the flood control and emergency work of the Hongjiang River. The reception and security of the Premier will be entrusted to Hongjiang Province.”

Nie Zhenbang also responded seriously, “Director Fang, please rest assured. We will complete the task flawlessly.”

After hanging up the phone, Nie Zhenbang turned around and went back to the conference room, taking a seat at the main position and looking around at everyone, “Comrades, I’ve just been notified by Director Fang Li from the Central Office that Premier Mu Dingjian of the State Council will arrive in Lushan City tomorrow to inspect the flood control, emergency response, and relief work of Hongjiang Province. This demonstrates the central government’s high regard and concern for Hongjiang. In terms of reception, Lushan City must go all out in ensuring the Premier’s security and hospitality during his stay in Hongjiang. Additionally, I will notify Comrade Chen Le from the Political and Legal Affairs Committee to deploy elite forces from the Provincial Public Security Department to take charge of the Premier’s security. Moreover, in terms of urban sanitation and city appearance, Lushan City must fully prepare and strive to present the perfect image to welcome the arrival of the Premier.”

As soon as Nie Zhenbang finished speaking, Liu Junwei raised his hand, “Secretary Nie, regarding the standards of reception and the accommodation issues, how do you suggest we arrange them?”

Hearing Liu Junwei’s words, Nie Zhenbang pondered for a moment, then nodded, “Regarding the reception, simplicity and conciseness should be the standard. Strictly adhere to the spirit of the central government’s resolutions, avoid road closures, special traffic arrangements, and special treatment. As for the accommodation, I think it’s best to arrange it at the Municipal Party Committee’s guesthouse. There should not be too many plants or flowers in the room.”

Under normal circumstances, such an inspection would not have been arranged by the city team; these matters are generally handled by the Provincial Party Committee. However, the current situation was special, and because the inspection location was clearly going to be Lushan City as the first stop, Nie Zhenbang naturally let the city of Lushan make the arrangements.

After discussing the reception of the Premier, the meeting adjourned, and Nie Zhenbang also made a phone call to Fang Yuanshan. Regardless of the relationship between them, such matters had to be taken care of as a matter of principle and could not be overlooked.

Just as Nie Zhenbang was standing up, Hong Feng and Liu Junwei hurried in from outside, both of them with very serious expressions. Liu Junwei spoke in a low voice, “Secretary Nie, there’s been a problem at the Lushan Dike.”

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