Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 804 - 760: The Large-Scale Agriculture Model
Chapter 804: Chapter 760: The Large-Scale Agriculture Model
Li Guangqiang’s eyebrows raised slightly, but with a sly interest, Nie Zhenbang seemed to want him to back him up. Li Guangqiang was also very clear about Nie Zhenbang’s mindset. Given Li Guangqiang’s status in the provincial government, he knew that he couldn’t oppose Nie Zhenbang.
In fact, Li Guangqiang had no intention of opposing. Considering it from several aspects, for one, he was a non-partisan official. Although he had attained a sub-ministerial level, the chances for further advancement were not that great. Non-partisans certainly have some advantages, but they also have many disadvantages. The first and foremost is not to even think about being the head of the party and government. One can only hold deputy positions. Even if it’s a top job, it’s basically within departments such as ministries. Don’t even consider the party and government system. This factor alone was enough to diminish Li Guangqiang’s competitive spirit.
Secondly, he was not a member of the provincial government’s party committee. In the government, he didn’t have much say. Moreover, he wasn’t one to seek disputes. At this moment, getting along with Nie Zhenbang was an understandable move.
After a moment of reflection, Li Guangqiang shifted in his seat. He took a sip of tea and then said, “Having heard Mayor Jiang’s report, I am deeply touched. It proves that the comrades in Guonan City are capable and competent. Land transfer is a brand new topic. In the whole province, even across the country, we are in an exploratory stage. That our province can lead the way shows a spirit of boldness. The comrades in Guonan City can adapt their strategies based on local conditions. They are not boastful, they don’t exaggerate, they are down-to-earth and pragmatic about the land transfer work. I think their cautious and serious attitude is very good, truly worthy of study. It’s entirely possible to use one point to drive overall progress. When the ship is small, it’s easy to turn around. Governor, what do you think?”
Nie Zhenbang smiled and nodded, looking at Li Guangqiang with a gaze full of kindness and appreciation. Li Guangqiang was a man who could read the room and understand the situation. It was no surprise. Being a non-partisan and reaching the sub-ministerial level, such a case was rare nationwide. At this moment, this sufficed to prove Li Guangqiang’s success was no fluke.
At this moment, Nie Zhenbang also knew that now was the time for him to make a statement. The main purpose of his visit was to support Jiang Jingu. It was to show a clear stance to his other colleagues in the province.
With this in mind, Nie Zhenbang didn’t hold back, glancing at the camera directly in front of him before saying, “Very good. Quite impressive.”
This assessment was a clear endorsement of Jiang Jingu’s work. With these words, Jiang Jingu had effectively obtained an amulet of protection.
After a pause, Nie Zhenbang continued, “The three rural issues, agriculture, rural areas, and farmers–agriculture comes first. Since ancient times, our country has been a major agricultural nation. In ancient class hierarchies, ranking after scholars were farmers. Of course, now, such discriminatory class divisions are unacceptable. Yet, this also serves to demonstrate the status of ‘farming’ throughout the dynasties.”
“Since the year before last, the central government has formally raised the three rural issues. In rural policies, it has also made clear that the focus of work should be increasing agricultural production, raising farmers’ income, and ensuring rural stability.”
“Nowadays, a large number of rural youths going out to work has led to various rural issues. The problems faced by left-behind children and elderly are serious, the severe lack of labor has significantly impacted the development of agriculture. The policy of land transfer is a brand new initiative, pioneered by our province. It has significant meaning for the three rural work across the province, even the entire country. If done well, it is a remarkable achievement.”
As soon as these words were spoken, many people in the room were stunned. They could not be certain whether or not other places had similar land transfer models, after all, such matters might not even be reported on the national television. To get coverage, one would definitely need to achieve some results. If only the local media in the province reported it, it was normal for people elsewhere not to know.
But since the governor had spoken as such, it must be correct. At the governor’s level, his words could reach the sky. Whether there was such a plan or policy at the central level, the governor was sure to know. His words were not unfounded.
Pioneering at the national level, Wang Guofa was also shaken. If this were to be successful, the contained credit, honor, and hidden achievements would be immense. Just how much could this cake promote people’s career progression? Wang Guofa had no idea.
Nie Zhenbang saw the change in everyone’s mentality and kept it in mind. This was his style, always based on strategy out in the open. In the face of a huge interest cake, everything else was a paper tiger. It could be determined that once this message got out, not only would the mindset of everyone in Guonan City change, but many leaders in the provincial committee would also shift their attitudes. Perhaps, the next personnel adjustments in Guonan City would be another fierce contest.
After a moment of pause, Nie Zhenbang continued, “Comrade Jingu has gauged the situation and adapted strategies accordingly, which is good. Land transfer is a brand new topic. It’s normal for farmers to have concerns and investors to have doubts. As the saying goes, ‘Starting a business is difficult; the difficulty lies in the first step.’ Taking a county as the basis and establishing a benchmark and example, just like what Governor Guangqiang has just mentioned, taking one point to drive the overall progress, this approach is correct and successful. I am very pleased. Once results are achieved, I will personally commend everyone. I will personally celebrate with all of you.”
By and large, that was enough to say. With the governor personally stating his position and the deputy governor in charge affirming it, Jiang Jingu’s pilot project had no problems whatsoever. On this issue, if any other standing committee member of Guonan City made things difficult, it would be typical foolishness. It would no longer be about crossing Jiang Jingu but crossing the governor instead.
As the meeting reached its end, Wang Guofa timely intervened, “Governor, Deputy Governor Li, Secretary-General, the city has prepared a lunch banquet. We invite all of you to honor us with your presence.”
Nie Zhenbang looked at his watch; he had set out just before seven in the morning to reach Guonan City. It was only eight-thirty then, and now, it was just ten o’clock.
After exchanging a glance with Li Guangqiang, Nie Zhenbang said, “Let’s not have lunch in Guonan City. There is still plenty of time. I think we should visit Renzhang County first. We’ll have a quick lunch there. In the afternoon, we need to rush back as there is an important meeting to attend in the evening.”
Wang Guofa’s complexion wasn’t too good. He had seriously offended Governor Nie. Reflecting on it, he couldn’t help but think how absurd he had been. What status did Governor Nie hold? He was the principal head of a government department of ministerial rank and an alternate member of the central committee. Laughable indeed, that he, a subordinate of vice-ministerial rank, had tried to exert pressure on Governor Nie. Wasn’t this tantamount to an old man, weary of life, consuming arsenic?
Yet, since Governor Nie had already made his position clear, Wang Guofa didn’t dare to attempt to detain him any further. He offered a wry smile and then said, “The governor is right; it was our oversight.”
Nie Zhenbang stood up. Wang Guofa’s attitude was inevitable, and Nie Zhenbang wasn’t bothered by it. Nodding his head, he said, “Governor Guangqiang, I think we shouldn’t delay and head to Renzhang County right away.”
The group walked out of the Guonan City Party and Government Office Building, got into their cars, and the convoy set off once again, making their way to Renzhang County.
The drive from the urban district of Guonan City to Renzhang County was a mere thirty-five kilometers along a first-class highway; the convenience was beyond compare. In less than half an hour, the convoy entered Renzhang County town.
The Governor’s inspection was an unprecedented major event for Renzhang County. The Standing Committee and county leaders were fully prepared. Initially, they had anticipated the Governor would come after lunch in Guonan City.
When they received the notification from the city, the Standing Committee of Renzhang County was thrown into chaos. The Secretary and the County Head took charge personally, organizing the welcome.
At the county’s reception office, time was of the essence as they scrambled to tidy up the small guesthouse. The director of the reception office had taken position inside the kitchen of the county guesthouse, supervising the preparation of the noon banquet.
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Coming at top speed, it finally took the group twenty minutes to reach a toll station three kilometers from Renzhang County’s urban area.
In less than ten minutes, flashing police lights appeared on the road ahead, and the convoy, with their hazard lights on, came driving through. The convoy didn’t stop as it passed the toll station.
From the following car, with the window rolled down and the car slowing down, the secretary of the municipal party committee, Wang Guofa, leaned out and said, “Follow the convoy. The Governor is going directly to the project site.”
Under the massive sign of the Land Transfer Pilot Project Demonstration Base, the convoy was orderly parked by the roadside.
By this time, having received the notice, Qiu Weimao had also arrived at the location. Due to the peak season of spring plowing, Qiu Weimao was somewhat dirty; at a glance, it was evident he had just come from the fields.
Nie Zhenbang was very cordial and warmly shook hands with Qiu Weimao. It was well known that at this time, those who were wholeheartedly committed to agricultural development were few and far between. A person like Qiu Weimao was truly rare.
As far as the eye could see, there was a boundless plain. All the fields had been meticulously transformed into neatly squared plots. This was a typical example of large-scale agriculture.
Observing this, Nie Zhenbang’s appreciation for Qiu Weimao grew; this man, who seemed like a simple farmer, was quite remarkable.
“Master Qiu, I’ve heard that you prefer to be called by this title rather than ‘Boss Qiu’, so I’ll follow suit. Master Qiu, how many acres of farmland do we have here? Are there any difficulties in production?” Nie Zhenbang asked with a smile.
At this moment, Qiu Weimao was also somewhat excited. He knew of Governor Nie. Despite his young age, Governor Nie’s decisiveness was not to be underestimated. A man of such a grand scale was not someone Qiu Weimao, with all his experience in wandering the lands, had often encountered. Moreover, Qiu Weimao was aware that the Minnong Group, a leading international conglomerate in the livestock industry, had grown under the support of the leader standing before him.
After a moment of silence, Qiu Weimao smiled and said, “Governor, there really aren’t any significant difficulties. If we tighten our belts and endure, we’ll get through. My concern is about changes in policy.”
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