Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1169 - Chapter 1169 Chapter 1125 The Current Situation in Longxi

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1125: The Current Situation in Longxi Chapter 1169: Chapter 1125: The Current Situation in Longxi Report!

This word carries a lot of nuances. Within the system, reporting is essential. There are work reports, thought reports, and performance reports.

Nie Zhenbang could understand Luo Qiuliang’s thoughts and intentions. Given the skills of his old classmate, it was impossible that he hadn’t said something to his younger brother. Hence, it seemed quite normal for Luo Qiuliang to come to report.

Pondering, Nie Zhenbang didn’t speak, his expression quite natural. He leaned forward to pick up the teacup from the coffee table and took a leisurely sip.

This action, in Luo Qiuliang’s eyes, immediately made it clear that Secretary Nie wasn’t planning to speak first; he was ready to listen to what Luo Qiuliang had to say.

Inside the system, sometimes language isn’t everything. Behavior and manners–It’s not just about what you say, but also what you do. Being an official is an art, and politics is a lifelong study. Nowadays, in the officialdom, there are even some muddled scholars and professors who have come up with “Behavioral Studies of Officialdom” and “The Study of Thick Black Theory.”

Secretary Nie said nothing, just sipped his tea, and this, of course, wasn’t an indication that he was sending his guest away. At this moment, this action clearly meant he wanted to hear Luo Qiuliang’s report.

After pondering for a moment, Luo Qiuliang responded with a smile, “Secretary, in recent years, the economic development of Ancient City has achieved commendable results. The Guti High-Speed Railway is also expected to be fully connected this year, and we anticipate that the track-laying work will start next year. By the second half of next year, the railway should be operational and open to traffic…”

In the past hour or so, Luo Qiuliang had detailed the work achievements and economic development status of Ancient City over the past two years.

During this process, Nie Zhenbang occasionally interjected, expressing his own opinions.

Then, moving on, Luo Qiuliang’s tone shifted, as he looked at Nie Zhenbang and said, “Secretary Nie, I heard that Zhao Santai came to Ancient City this afternoon.”

At this point, Nie Zhenbang knew that the main event had arrived. Conversations deepened step by step, and his relationship with Luo Qiuliang was no exception. Once the conversation had reached this point, it was time to take it seriously. If he kept a distant attitude now, it would not be good. It could scare Luo Qiuliang away.

Previously, the reason for his indifferent demeanor was mostly about attitude. No matter what, as the top leader of the Provincial Committee, he needed to exert control where necessary. Maintaining the necessary authority was a must.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang sat up straight and looked at Luo Qiuliang, responding, “Oh?”

A smile appeared on Luo Qiuliang’s face. Secretary Nie’s attitude was clear enough, and that was sufficient. He then added with a smile, “Yes, Zhao Santai’s car was seen entering the Guotai Hotel this afternoon. That’s one of the Zhao family’s businesses in Ancient City.”

At this, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “It looks like the Zhao Clan Group is getting restless. Qiuliang, I’ve heard that the Zhao Clan Group has a bad reputation in Longxi Province. Is that true?”

This was a sensitive topic indeed. Nie Zhenbang’s remarks hinted at something beyond the surface. On the face of it, he seemed to be asking about the Zhao Clan Group’s bad reputation, but in truth, he was inquiring about the Provincial Committee’s stance towards the Zhao Clan Group. Being new to the position, Nie Zhenbang was not well-informed about this matter. However, Luo Qiuliang, having spent such a long time in Longxi, definitely had a better understanding.

Delving into this topic was also Nie Zhenbang’s way of showing his attitude towards Luo Qiuliang. If Luo Qiuliang understood and responded accordingly, he would naturally be accepted. However, if he pretended to be ignorant despite knowing better, the conversation would certainly end there, and there would be no further interaction.

“Secretary, regarding the issue with the Zhao Clan Group, there’s actually a lack of consensus within the province. Comrade Guan Jianguo of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission has raised his concerns on several Executive Committee meetings. However, there have always been significant disagreements within the team. Some lean towards downplaying it, others towards containing it within a certain scope. Additionally, Governor Zhen Tao is concerned about the broader impact on the province’s development and has thus refrained from taking action,” Luo Qiuliang replied respectfully. At the same time, he analyzed some of the dynamics within the Provincial Committee’s team one by one.

Nie Zhenbang listened, nodding now and then, which reassured Luo Qiuliang considerably. The Secretary’s expression was telling enough. It was recognition of him.

To be honest, at that moment, Nie Zhenbang truly came to appreciate Luo Qiuliang. Unlike Luo Chuncui, Luo Qiuliang not only had the advantage of age, but he also possessed greater capability and was more thoughtful. His grasp of opportunities was much more skilled. All these were attributes Luo Chuncui lacked.

Although the words were few, the relationships within the Provincial Committee were made very clear. For instance, the relations between Liu Zhentao and Zhang Yongjun were good. Additionally, the head of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Liu Yueguang, also got along well with Liu Zhentao. Moreover, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Wang Benchang, had a good relationship with the Organizational Department’s Zhang Fangwen. Vice Provincial Governor Chen Zhewen also had good ties with Wei Haoyang, and so on.

Basically, within the Party committee, it was possible to roughly divide the members into several factions: Liu Zhentao’s faction, Wang Benchang’s faction, and another faction could be considered Chen Zhewen’s. Additionally, before I arrived, Luo Qiuliang, Liu Xiaomin, and Li Hongying could be counted as one faction.

However, the relationships across Longxi were not very stable. Even calling them factions was a bit of a stretch, as they weren’t particularly solid. It was merely an expression and manifestation of speaking power.

More often, it was a combination for work. For instance, Zhang Yongjun was close to Liu Zhentao. The main reason for this was probably the entanglement of interests in the division of real power within the provincial government, and it was the same with Chen Zhewen.

In another case, Zhang Fangwen of the Organization Department was close to Wang Benchang, probably for similar reasons. These affiliations could change.

“Nonsensical babble, what grand situation, this is a bad habit. Within the system, many officials, regarding some current issues, some focal points, habitually adopt the approach of trivializing major issues and dismissing minor ones. This is indulgence, this is negligence. Regarding the problem with the Zhao Clan Group, I think it is necessary to specially convene a standing committee meeting to discuss it. In the process of reform and opening up, in the midst of economic construction and development, some malignant tumors are inevitable, but growing pains are temporary, and we cannot flinch from treatment. We must do what needs to be done. That’s the correct approach,” Nie Zhenbang said gravely, making his point clear.

He had said this deliberately, knowing that with Luo Qiuliang’s intelligence, the message would surely be disseminated. This was also Nie Zhenbang’s way of indirectly conveying a certain attitude and determination to other standing committee members.

As he spoke, Nie Zhenbang’s tone shifted, and he looked at Luo Qiuliang and said, “Comrade Qiuliang, the work in the Economic and Technological Development Zone of Ancient City is very good. Tomorrow, I would like to take a look there. You should be mentally prepared.”

Luo Qiuliang instantly felt tense, and he could guess Nie Zhenbang’s intentions. An inspection of Ancient City was a straightforward matter. The provincial government was situated in Ancient City and one could say that it was always under inspection. Nie Zhenbang wouldn’t need to be this formal for no reason. The purpose behind this was probably mainly aimed at the Zhao Clan Group. Since Secretary Nie took office in Longxi, taking down the Zhao Clan Group, this tumor, was essential. By taking down the Zhao family, it would be like integrating the Party committee team, making the following work easier to carry out. It was a connected issue.

Immediatly, Luo Qiuliang nodded and said, “That’s wonderful. I’ve long heard that the Secretary is an expert in economic construction. With the Secretary’s diagnosis for our Ancient City’s economy, we can develop better and faster.”

…

The next morning, when it was time for work, Nie Zhenbang specifically called Liu Xiaomin over and instructed her that in the afternoon, he wanted to visit the Ancient City Economic Development Zone.

Liu Xiaomin nodded and immediately agreed, setting out to make arrangements. Liu Xiaomin was quite capable. In many matters, she saw things more clearly than anyone else. She knew very well that in Longxi Province, she had no other path to follow; following Secretary Nie was indeed the most correct choice.

In the afternoon, Nie Zhenbang wasn’t the only one who visited the Ancient City Development Zone; Governor Liu Zhentao also accompanied him, along with Executive Vice Governor Chen Zhewen.

The Ancient City Development Zone was located in the western area of Ancient City and covered 20 square kilometers. It had already been designated as a national Economic Development Zone.

During the inspection, Nie Zhenbang was somewhat surprised by the attitudes of Liu Zhentao and Chen Zhewen.

Throughout the process, both were extraordinarily respectful, meticulous in their manners. With Liu Zhentao on the left and Chen Zhewen on the right, they displayed polite and thorough regard for protocol. To this, Nie Zhenbang wasn’t surprised; maintaining the prestige of the top leader was normal behavior.

But Chen Zhewen’s attitude surprised Nie Zhenbang to some extent, and it was even a bit overwhelming. From start to finish, throughout the entire inspection, Chen Zhewen always stood to the right, never vying for position with Liu Zhentao. When inspections were conducted, he would always be half a step behind. During the middle of it, when reports were heard and he himself spoke, Chen Zhewen would always appropriately offer to refill his water.

When inspecting the Ancient Capital Peace Automobile Industrial Park, Luo Qiuliang inadvertently blocked the journalists’ view, and it was then that Chen Zhewen subtly pulled Luo Qiuliang aside half a step. These details were somewhat surprising to Nie Zhenbang. Chen Zhewen, who always controlled the fine details at any time, was not a simple man.

And with that action, Chen Zhewen’s intention was very clear, undoubtedly signalling a disposition and intention to align with him.

Nie Zhenbang saw this very clearly; Chen Zhewen’s position was somewhat awkward, being the Executive Vice Governor and the Deputy Secretary of the government party group, a leader with actual power. However, in the government, Liu Zhentao was the indisputable leader. This inevitably led to some grievances between them. It was natural for Chen Zhewen to move closer to him, and moreover, he needed someone in the government to keep Liu Zhentao in check.

Being able to gauge the situation and maintain this delicate balance, Chen Zhewen’s mind was truly not simple. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to support by casting your recommendation votes and monthly tickets on . Your backing is my greatest motivation.)