Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1250 - Chapter 1250 Chapter 1205 Comforting Visit Before the New

Chapter 1250: Chapter 1205: Comforting Visit Before the New Year Chapter 1250: Chapter 1205: Comforting Visit Before the New Year “Banditry? Comrade Yicheng, you must remember, you are the Secretary of the Liangzhou Municipal Committee, and you represent the Party and government,” Nie Zhenbang suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice.

In Nie Zhenbang’s view, Yang Yicheng’s courage and resolve were still insufficient. What era was this to be so indecisive? Banditry, it sounded absolutely preposterous.

Thereupon, Nie Zhenbang turned his head and said to Xia Gang, “Xiaoxia, go tell Master Liu to turn around and take an alternative route.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Yicheng’s face also turned unsightly. Although Secretary Nie hadn’t said much, that sentence was enough to convey his dissatisfaction.

After pondering for a moment, Yang Yicheng and Qin Weiran exchanged a glance, then clenched his teeth and said, “Vice Director Sun, relay my order immediately. Arrest all the residents of Majiazhuang who are involved in the interception of our visit and punish them according to the Public Security Administration Punishments Law. In addition, the Public Security Bureau should intensify the investigation and file a case against Ma Lao San and his group of lawbreakers.”

At this stage, Yang Yicheng had no further reservations. Since Secretary Nie had spoken thus, what else did he need to worry about? He promptly began to give orders in a stern voice.

At that moment, at the very front of the motorcade, the secretary of the Development Zone Work Committee, Peng Yihua, was sweating profusely. Intercepting visits! How detestable the people of Majiazhuang were. Peng Yihua felt as though he had fallen into an ice cave. It seemed that his position as the secretary of the Development Zone Work Committee was untenable.

“Folks of Majiazhuang, esteemed elders, is it possible for you to give me, Peng Yihua, a way out? I ask myself sincerely, in dealing with your issues, I have been upright and just. Yet, you persist in acting this way, again and again. What is it exactly that you wish to do?” Peng Yihua roared loudly, making a final effort to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope.

“Peng Yihua, stop with the pretense already. I’m telling you, today we must see Secretary Nie. Why isn’t Majiazhuang included in the demolition area? It’s unfair. We must get an explanation. Furthermore, the compensation for the demolition, we will discuss it personally with Secretary Nie,” the villagers of Majiazhuang, who had blocked the motorcade, became arrogant once more.

Just then, Chief Sun of the Liangzhou City Public Security Bureau walked up, his face an ashen hue, eyes fixed on what lay ahead.

“Chief Sun, this…” Peng Yihua was somewhat helpless.

Chief Sun gestured with his hand and said in a solemn voice, “Pass my orders. The entire city’s police force is to provide immediate support. Take away all those who are petitioning illegally.”

Peng Yihua was stunned, hardly able to believe it. Secretary Nie was still behind them, yet Old Sun dared to issue such a command. He looked back, and at that moment, several large Jinlong business vehicles in the convoy had already begun to turn around.

At the same time, Chief Sun also said, “Old Peng, rest assured. This order comes directly from Secretary Nie of the Provincial Committee. This time, regarding the issue in Majiazhuang and the land acquisition and demolition in the Development Zone, you, Old Peng, are set to lift your head high and breathe easy.”

Upon hearing Chief Sun’s words, Peng Yihua was stunned for a moment but then sighed in relief. The pressure he had borne and the grievances he had suffered over the past month or two were thoroughly released at that moment, and he was finally able to lift his head high and breathe easy.

In the afternoon, at the Liangzhou Municipal Committee, Nie Zhenbang listened carefully to the work reports from Yang Yicheng and Qin Weiran. The main focus was on the China Auto City project. Since the official signing of the China Auto City project, in the past few months, over a hundred enterprises related to automobile production had been in contact with Liangzhou City and the Development Zone or had sent specialized personnel to visit Liangzhou. After the official start of the project by China Auto Group, a total of fifty-one companies moved into Liangzhou and signed investment intention contracts. In these two months, the foreign capital introduced by Liangzhou City amounted to over sixteen billion yuan. The investment of these two months was almost on par with the first and second quarters. This figure was staggering and fully demonstrated the immense impact and brand effect of the China Auto City project’s establishment in Liangzhou.

In the afternoon, accompanied by Yang Yicheng and Qin Weiran, Nie Zhenbang and his team visited the Liangzhou City Veteran Bureau to send regards to Liangzhou’s elderly comrades and retired officials. At the tea party and seminar, Nie Zhenbang was warm and friendly as he chatted with the retired officials. He also encouraged them to actively participate in the construction of Liangzhou City and to play a supervisory role.

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On January 10, Nie Zhenbang held a New Year’s tea party for retired officials of the provincial people’s congress system in the Ancient Capital Provincial People’s Congress Auditorium in the morning. Later in the afternoon, he went to the Provincial Committee for Retired Officials.

On January 11, Nie Zhenbang engaged in cordial conversations with soldiers and officers of the provincial military region and the People’s Armed Police. With the New Year approaching, Nie Zhenbang also encouraged all the soldiers to remember to call their families. Moreover, he asked everyone to convey his greetings to all the soldiers and their families, wishing them a happy New Year and joyous family happiness.

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Time flies, swiftly passing. As time gradually advanced, the days leading up to the festival began to shorten. On the twenty-sixth day of the last lunar month.

Nie Zhenbang, accompanied by Luo Qiuliang, the secretary of the Ancient City Municipal Committee and member of the provincial party standing committee, arrived at the old city district renovation project in Ancient City.

Now, the entire old district of Ancient City was like a giant construction site. In the shantytown area, many places had already been demolished, revealing piles of rubble. The roads were also cluttered with various construction debris.

By Nie Zhenbang’s side, Xia Gang was cautiously at his side. Given Nie Zhenbang’s physical condition, Xia Gang’s actions were undoubtedly superfluous. However, at this moment, it was this attitude, this intention that was needed, not actually having to do anything.

“Comrade Qiuliang,” Nie Zhenbang asked as he walked, “how many shantytown areas have not yet been demolished by now?”

Luo Qiuliang did not take long to think before replying, “Reporting to the Secretary, since the start of the entire shantytown renovation project in Ancient City three months ago, within the delineation of the red line, eighty percent of the shantytowns have been completely demolished. Currently, for all the households affected by the demolition, we have adopted a cash compensation approach. According to the number of people in each household and the current level of house rent in the city area of Ancient City, we have developed a corresponding rent compensations plan.

The rent is also distributed on time and in full every month without any delays or deductions, ensuring that each household has enough to rent a place for the transition. As for whether the residents affected by the demolition are staying with relatives or renting nearby, that’s not very clear.”

Listening to Luo Qiuliang’s report, Nie Zhenbang nodded in satisfaction; Luo Qiuliang was indeed competent. More commendably, besides his ability, Luo Qiuliang also had a good knack for reading people and situations.

“Qiuliang, that’s very good. Being able to fully consider the actual difficulties of the residents affected by the demolition fully demonstrates that your work is meticulous and in place,” Nie Zhenbang gave a high evaluation.

At this, Luo Qiuliang also smiled. Compared to the other heads of the city, Luo Qiuliang was obviously much more relaxed, smiling and saying, “Secretary, you flatter me.”

“Secretary, we’re almost there; just through the alley up ahead, we’ll be at the place,” Luo Qiuliang said.

“Qiuliang, tell me about the situation of the Hou Guiyun family?” Nie Zhenbang continued to ask.

Luo Qiuliang nodded and said, “Secretary, Hou Guiyun is a well-known extremely poor and welfare-reliant resident of Nancheng District. He used to work at the Nancheng District Sewing Machine Factory. After the factory went bankrupt, he was laid off. Later, due to an accident, he had both legs amputated above the knee. Now he has essentially lost the ability to work. His wife ran away after two years. Now, there are only two children at home. Life is very difficult.”

“That serious? Have the children’s schooling been properly arranged and implemented? Also, for this shantytown renovation, do you have any special arrangements for these extremely poor and welfare-reliant residents within the renovation area?” Nie Zhenbang continued to inquire.

“It’s been taken care of. Secretary, the schools in Nancheng District have taken in the two children, waiving all tuition and miscellaneous fees. In addition, teachers have also organized a love donation campaign. The teachers voluntarily take care of the children’s meals at school,” reported Luo Qiuliang.

Passing through the alley ahead, Hou Guiyun’s home was just in front. Between the shantytowns was a small room. It was evident that these houses were the single dormitory rooms of the sewing machine factory back then, which were later allocated to individuals.

A gate, low and gloomy. The original courtyard was gone. On both sides were messy, sloppily constructed sheds, or what could hardly be called sheds. On one side, it was completely covered with plastic sheeting.

Walking into the yard, the local community workers were already pushing Hou Guiyun out of the house door. Nie Zhenbang hurried forward to greet him, engaging in a cordial conversation with Hou Guiyun.

Nie Zhenbang’s train of thought was very broad; just a moment ago, he had been detailed in inquiring about Hou Guiyun’s living conditions but in the next sentence, he abruptly shifted to asking about his views on the renovation project.

To Luo Qiuliang’s relief, the old city renovation of Ancient City had won unanimous public support. With Hou Guiyun, there were no preset traps, but the straightforward words expressed support for the renovation.

At this moment, Luo Qiuliang was also somewhat moved. In the past, with leadership inspections, everyone was very nervous, fearing that some major problem would occur. Fearing that a slip of the tongue would anger the leaders. This time, with no tricks involved, it was all spontaneous. Yet, from the mouths of ordinary people came the most sincere welcome and support. Now, Luo Qiuliang understood something. If you truly work for the people and sincerely do things for them, you will naturally earn the people’s support and welcome.

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On the night of the twenty-eighth day of the lunar year, at a little past seven o’clock, Nie Zhenbang had already rushed to the airport, even excusing himself from the provincial committee’s New Year’s Eve dinner. All he wanted was to make it back to Jingcheng before the New Year’s Eve to reunite with his family. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (NovelFire.net) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)