Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1237 - Chapter 1237 Chapter 1192 The First Speech Revealed to the

Chapter 1237: Chapter 1192: The First Speech Revealed to the World Chapter 1237: Chapter 1192: The First Speech Revealed to the World Over the next two days, Nie Zhenbang swiftly completed visits to Cuba and Zimbabwe, signing a package of agreements with certain provinces or departments in these two countries.

At eight o’clock in the morning local time in Zimbabwe, President Qiao’s special plane took off, heading to America for a three-day state visit.

At around eleven in the morning, shortly after the special plane entered American airspace, America unprecedentedly sent fighter jets to escort President Qiao’s plane.

Gazing out the aircraft’s cabin at the sky outside, four F22 fighters assumed a protective formation on either side. Nie Zhenbang felt a surge of emotion inside him. This fully reflected the respect America held for Huaxia.

This was also a significant sign of the rise of Huaxia’s comprehensive national power.

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Boston, home to the famous NBA team, the Celtics Team. At the Holiday Inn in Boston,

Nie Zhenbang as well as staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of America Branch were staying here. According to the schedule for this visit, Nie Zhenbang was to give a speech at Kennedy School of Political Science, Harvard University, at ten o’clock that morning. This speech was highly regarded by Huaxia, with President Qiao personally instructing that officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of America Branch would accompany Nie Zhenbang throughout the event. Meanwhile, the American side sent a delegation headed by the Deputy Secretary of State.

For Nie Zhenbang himself, this was also very important, for although he had previously been interviewed by Time, the significance was different. This time, as a member of President Qiao’s entourage, speaking at such an important institute was undoubtedly a message to the world.

“Secretary Zhenbang, it’s almost time. The American personnel have all arrived. Shall we go over together?” A staff member entered the hotel room, reminding Nie Zhenbang.

The Kennedy School of Government is a college within Harvard University’s system. Harvard University, as one of the world’s finest universities, and its Kennedy School of Government is the finest of Harvard’s colleges, without a peer. It has an admissions capability that has surpassed both the law school and business school.

The majority of leaders and government officials in America come from here. If China’s People’s University and Youth Politics Institute are the cradle of Chinese officials, then the Kennedy School of Government is the leader’s cradle of America.

Giving a speech here is a challenge for anyone. It gathers the elite students from all over America, with extremely excellent political acumen and insight. Even leaders who have spoken here have been left speechless by the questions they faced.

Western humility applies at banquets and other occasions, but speaking engagements are taken very seriously and are treated with solemnity. Speaking here not only tests Nie Zhenbang’s public speaking skills but also his ability to think on his feet.

Around nine fifty in the morning, Nie Zhenbang and his group arrived at the auditorium of the Kennedy School of Government. At the entrance to the auditorium, promotional brochures had been hung.

The ten minutes of waiting seemed rather dull to Nie Zhenbang, until the voice of the dean of the Kennedy School of Government, Dr. Dovilson King, echoed inside, “Now, please let us all rise and give a warm round of applause to welcome Mr. Nie Zhenbang, the Governor of Longxi Province from the Republic of Huaxia.”

Abroad, there is no term for “Party Secretary”; they perceive the highest position as the governor, similar to their own governor.

Nie Zhenbang took a deep breath and slowly walked into the auditorium. At that moment, the auditorium, with a capacity of over four thousand people, was filled to capacity. As everyone caught sight of Nie Zhenbang, they saluted him with their gazes. Each person stood up; the level of protocol was extremely high.

Walking up to the central podium, Nie Zhenbang stood aside and first deeply bowed to thank everyone for the standing ovation.

Following that, he said into the microphone, “I’m terribly sorry, I’m quite shocked. I thought this speech would be more sparsely attended. After all, the main characters are currently at a reception over at the White House.”

Nie Zhenbang spoke these words in English, and the meaning was clear to all. In diplomacy, especially between major powers like America and Huaxia, what attracts the most attention is not the minor details, but the interactions between the leaders of the two countries. That is where the focus of public opinion lies.

Nie Zhenbang’s words contained a touch of humorous self-deprecation. After all, at this time, the leaders of both sides were meeting at the White House. Following this logic, there shouldn’t be many people attending his speech here.

This Western-style humor immediately lightened the atmosphere in the entire auditorium. It was then that Nie Zhenbang continued in Mandarin, “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great honor to be here. To deliver a speech for you. The content of my speech today will discuss the relationship between our two sides in a new era…”

In preparation for the speech, Nie Zhenbang was very thorough. In crafting the speech, Nie Zhenbang did not use a secretary; he wrote every word and every sentence by hand. After completion, he communicated in detail with the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of America Branch to remove any inappropriate phrases and make revisions. Only after confirming that there was nothing in the speech that was prohibited, did he finalize it.

In addressing the relationship between the two great nations, Nie Zhenbang didn’t follow the usual patterns, but ingeniously brought in some economic factors, comparing the two sides to large corporations.

As the hour and a half long speech concluded, thunderous applause erupted throughout the auditorium.

On the left side of the auditorium, Li Chunyu, the Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of America Branch, said to Chen Zhewen beside him, “It’s a success. It’s a success. Secretary Zhenbang has really succeeded. The students of the Kennedy School of Government are the most discerning because they have seen speeches by leaders from various countries. Secretary Nie’s speech has completely conquered them.”

Chen Zhewen, looking at the spirited Nie Zhenbang on stage, felt only admiration and joy in his heart, without a hint of envy. This trip had clarified many things for Chen Zhewen. Some things simply can’t be envied. Just because Secretary Nie can do well doesn’t mean he can do the same. Just like this speech, he could probably deliver it verbatim, but to do as outstandingly as Secretary Nie, Chen Zhewen acknowledged he didn’t have the foundation.

Next came the most exciting part of the entire speech, the time for free questions. This segment was deemed the most thrilling mainly because free questioning brought too many unpredictable factors. Winning over these students was not something that could be achieved by a prepared speech. At this moment, it was a test of the speaker’s comprehensive qualities.

“Respected Secretary Nie, I noticed that when talking about the relationship between the two sides, you used the term ‘mutual benefit.’ I wonder, regarding the issue of the Philippines, on the issue of the South China Sea, will Huaxia continue this viewpoint? In the maritime disputes of the South China Sea, what do you think would be the better approach?” A student with rudimentary Chinese stood up and asked a sharply pointed question from the start.

From their choice of a student with some knowledge of Chinese to ask the first question, it was evident that these students had come prepared. This time, Nie Zhenbang might face some tough challenges.

As the question was raised, the room fell silent. Thousands of eyes in the audience were fixed on Nie Zhenbang, all waiting for his response.

Although the question was extremely sharp, Nie Zhenbang felt a bit indignant internally. However, on the surface, he remained calm. After a moment of silence, he began to speak slowly, “Yes, I believe that in any aspect, mutual benefit is always the most lasting approach. Furthermore, regarding the issue with the Philippines, I want to reiterate that our country has never had, and never will have, a dispute over territorial boundaries with the Philippines. One of our great national leaders once said, geographically, the South China Sea is close to the Philippines; however, from an international geostrategic perspective, the Philippines is even closer to our country. The territory of every nation is sacred and inviolable. Any country that attempts to occupy or invade our territory by any means deserves any kind of counterattack, no matter how severe. On the issue of the South China Sea, I adhere to and respect the principles and policies of our national leaders. We show no leniency on the issue of sovereignty and will not compromise. Against any country daring to provoke us, we will strike back harshly.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words were powerful, polite, and disciplined. He quoted Elder Nan and followed the country’s strategy in his precise expression. Undoubtedly, this was the most appropriate response.

As he finished speaking, the questioning student spoke up again, “Secretary Nie, didn’t you say we should engage in mutual benefit? Isn’t the cooperative development of the South China Sea a matter of mutual benefit? Then why resort to countermeasures?”

Nie Zhenbang smiled and replied, “The question this student posed is a case of concept-switching. The South China Sea belongs to my country’s territorial waters and is inviolable. May I ask, under this premise, if someone proposes to jointly develop the resources in your home, is that mutual benefit? Clearly, that’s not mutual benefit; it’s the act of a robber. There’s a saying in my country: for friends we have fine wine, for wolves we have hunting rifles. We warmly welcome and sincerely greet friends, but we will never be lenient or compromise with enemies.”

Hawks, this is a definitive hawkish figure. For quite some time, foreigners, including these foreign students, thought of Huaxia people as gentle, refined, modest, and courteous. Yet now, in front of Nie Zhenbang, this notion was completely overturned. In everyone’s minds, there was only one thought: this man was undoubtedly one of Huaxia’s most hawkish political rising stars.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets at . Your support is my greatest motivation.)