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Chapter 1133 - Chapter 1133 Chapter 1089 The Leaders Affirmation

Chapter 1133: Chapter 1089: The Leader’s Affirmation Chapter 1133: Chapter 1089: The Leader’s Affirmation “Has the leader arrived yet? Has he come early?” Nie Zhenbang also looked up, asking in surprise.

However, in just a moment, Nie Zhenbang understood. That had always been President Mu Dingjian’s character.

More than a decade ago, when he was still working in the youth league, President Mu’s character was the same–always opting for early rather than late in his work, extremely pragmatic.

Later, when President Mu served in Yu Province, he perfectly exemplified this work style. Nie Zhenbang was quite familiar with him.

Nodding his head, Nie Zhenbang turned to Fu Zhengping and said, “Professor Fu, can the safety of Lushan Dike be fully assured now?”

Fu Zhengping naturally understood what Nie Zhenbang meant. With a leader visiting Hongjiang Province and being the head of the provincial committee, Nie Zhenbang would, of course, need to personally greet him unless there were matters of life and death.

At this point, Fu Zhengping pondered for a moment. The issue of Lushan Dike was no trifling matter; it concerned millions of common people living along the Hongjiang River. Fu Zhengping couldn’t just say anything groundless just because Nie Zhenbang needed to meet someone.

After carefully studying the various drawings, data, and documents on the table and discussing with another professor expert next to him, Fu Zhengping finally nodded and said, “Secretary Nie, under the current circumstances of gradually falling water levels, the risk at Lushan Dike will further diminish. As it stands, there doesn’t seem to be a big problem.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang truly felt at ease. Fu Zhengping was the kind of pure scholar who would never be influenced or disturbed by external forces. If he said there were no problems, then there were really no problems. There was no doubt about it.

Nodding again, Nie Zhenbang turned to the others, including Zeng Xinhua, Li Kaiyong, and Niu Weiguo, and said, “Next, Comrade Niu Weiguo, you must work closely with the garrison brigade and the military sub-district here in Lushan City. Under the guidance of Professor Fu, immediately arrange for personnel and resources, and gather materials to carry out emergency repairs on the Lushan Dike. For the previously loose parts of the dike, reinforce where it needs reinforcing, and deal with issues that need to be addressed. We must not take this lightly.”

While saying this, Nie Zhenbang turned and said, “Comrade Liu Junwei, come with me and Comrade Xia Hong to Lushan Airport.”

This statement excited Liu Junwei, accompanying Secretary Nie to the airport to welcome the leader. This was a rare and valuable opportunity.

This was the Prime Minister, the third-highest-ranking person in the nation. No matter what influence President Mu would have on him, just a little good impression could mean a bright path in his career.

Nie Zhenbang’s car led the way, followed by the cars of Liu Junwei and Xia Hong. Meanwhile, a Coaster business van urgently dispatched by the Lushan Municipal Party Committee was already on its way to the airport. When the time came, the van would enter the airport’s interior through the VIP passage.

By the time they rushed from Lushan Dike to Lushan Airport, almost an hour had passed. Just as they parked, the leaders from the airport and those sent in advance by Lushan City for coordination came up to greet them.

“Secretary Nie, the plane is already in descent. We estimate that in about ten minutes, the plane will land,” one staff member reported to Nie Zhenbang.

The wait wasn’t too long; what they said would take ten minutes was probably only about eight. At this moment, a Gulfstream business jet of an international airline plunged from the sky and landed smoothly on the runway. Guided by the leading car, the plane taxied over and came to a steady stop in front of the convoy.

At this time, the cabin door opened from the top, swinging a full 180 degrees. On the inside wall of the door, after unfolding, it formed a gangway covered with a red carpet.

Nie Zhenbang walked up as his emotions grew heavy. President Mu had opted to fly via a private jet rather than a commercial flight, and Nie Zhenbang had already guessed why.

Nie Zhenbang boarded the plane. Ahead, there were two spacious seats opposite each other, with a small table in between. To the rear, there was a lounge-style design. As Nie Zhenbang stepped in, President Mu was already standing up.

The past two years had taken their toll; President Mu looked visibly more haggard and aged than before. But that was normal for the prime minister of a great nation, responsible for myriad national affairs. It wasn’t just the economy he had to focus on and care for, but also civil life, national defense, education, medical health, and all matters big and small–all within President Mu’s purview. Could he not look worn out?

Nie Zhenbang nodded upon seeing President Mu and said, “Elder Leader.”

When a national leader travels, it is quite normal for local leaders to personally board the plane to greet them. President Mu gave a slight nod and said, “On my way here, I received a call from National Flood Control. The Lushan Dike has breached. Now, the situation should have improved, right?”

Since Mu Dingjian was Nie Zhenbang’s former superior, he naturally knew Nie Zhenbang well. If there had been an issue with the Lushan Dike, Nie Zhenbang would definitely not have come.

Nie Zhenbang never doubted the news from President Mu. Such incidents are not only reported to National Flood Control, but routine arrangements are also made on the Hongjiang side. An event of this public nature couldn’t possibly be covered up.

He nodded and said, “We’ve blocked it. We mobilized two barges to come over and plug the breach directly. This time, the main reason for the breach of the Lushan Dike was that under immense pressure, the base of the dike had already been damaged. Following that, as the floodwaters gradually receded, the forces acting on the dike became imbalanced, leading directly to large-scale piping and the erosion of the dike’s base soil, causing the dike to soften and breach.”

His words were concise and decisive, without any concealment or sugar-coating, directly reporting how the breach occurred, how it was dealt with, and the final results.

Mu Dingjian expressed his satisfaction with Nie Zhenbang’s performance. He nodded and said, “That the breach in the Lushan Dike was plugged is indeed a fortune amid misfortune. Now, let’s go take a look at the dike.”

Under Nie Zhenbang’s guidance, President Mu disembarked the plane and, after shaking hands with Liu Junwei and Xia Hong on the tarmac, he directly boarded the business vehicle. Without any police escorts, traffic control, or roadblocks, the convoy headed towards the Lushan Dike like any ordinary fleet.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was sitting with President Mu, facing each other. As they passed the inner side of the Lushan Dike, they could see traces of the floodwaters spreading in the area due to the previous breach. As they got closer to the dike, the scenes became more evident, with many rice plants flattened by the flooding. At this point, many locals were busy working in the fields.

With President Mu’s arrival at the dike, a distinct atmosphere emerged within the entire area. The presence of a national leader at the frontline of the flood response ignited excitement among soldiers from the army and the armed police, as well as ordinary citizens.

Along the dike, increasing numbers of people gathered, with soldiers and locals standing atop some higher points on both sides.

A circle formed around President Mu and Nie Zhenbang among others.

Dai Fei whispered to Nie Zhenbang, “Secretary Nie, all the high points around have been occupied. At this moment, the security of President Mu seems difficult to guarantee.”

As soon as he finished speaking, President Mu’s security detail sprang into action, with four guards invisibly positioning themselves to the left and right sides of President Mu, blocking potential dangers from both sides and behind.

Then, President Mu picked up a portable megaphone and said with a smile, “Fellow villagers, soldiers from the army and armed police, and officials at all levels, please pay attention. Be careful not to fall off the big dike behind you.”

With such a caring tone, President Mu immediately lightened the mood.

After President Mu finished speaking at the site, thunderous applause broke out all around. Nie Zhenbang approached and said softly, “President Mu, this way, please.”

Under Nie Zhenbang’s leadership, the group walked to the site of the breach. By that time, many areas of the breach had already been filled with sandbags, but the bodies of the barges could still be vaguely seen protruding on both sides of the dike.

Seeing this, President Mu turned and said, “This response was decisive and good. The Lushan Dike is not just vital for the safety of Hongjiang River; it is also crucial for the flood control efforts at Hongyang Lake and is related to the overall national flood control situation. It is commendable that Hongjiang Province was able to judge the situation and make such a bold decision at this critical juncture. Some property loss is irrelevant. The interests of the people always come above all else.”

Afterward, Nie Zhenbang and his group returned to within the dike. Without any particular selection or arrangement, they visited and comforted some of the locals affected by the floods nearby.

Back in the car heading to the urban area of Lushan City, Mu Dingjian’s expression was very satisfied. With a slight nod, he remarked, “Before, I only saw the economic data of Hongjiang. Now, after a field inspection and investigation, I am quite satisfied with the situation in Hongjiang. It fully shows that your work in Hongjiang in the last two years or so has been remarkable. The satisfaction of the people is a more effective standard than any indicator. In my opinion, the scale of economic data, per capita annual income, the total value of GDP–these are all intangible. Otherwise, why would there be a term like ‘economic bubble’? Only the reputations given by the people, and the tangible benefits they have received, are what count as true. In this respect, you are excellent.”

Hearing Mu Dingjian’s words, Nie Zhenbang was startled for a moment. He had many considerations and guesses about President Mu’s visit to Hongjiang, but he had not anticipated that just this morning, after the breach of the Lushan Dike, President Mu would commend him like this. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (NovelFire.net). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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