Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 819 - 775 Incurring the Wrath of the Masses
Chapter 819: Chapter 775: Incurring the Wrath of the Masses
Chapter 819 -775: Incurring the Wrath of the Masses
Xie Aibiao said this because he was preparing to deflect the trouble elsewhere. At this time, Xie Aibiao was also clear that relying solely on himself, weak and unsupported, was likely not enough.
Indeed, Xu Aiguo had made a move against his subordinates’ subordinates. However, Xie Aibiao wouldn’t let Nie Zhenbang off so easily. All this had started because of you, Nie Zhenbang. My subordinates have suffered, and you, Nie Zhenbang, can’t just stand by and watch.
Huang Zhenqiu was a smart man. As soon as he heard Xie Aibiao’s words, he immediately understood the implications and nodded, “Old leader, I understand. Then I’ll take my leave.”
After Huang Zhenqiu left, Xie Aibiao picked up the phone on his desk and dialed the office number of Zeng Taiping, the Party Secretary of the Provincial Committee.
After two rings, Zeng Taiping’s voice came through the other end, “Hello!”
At that moment, Xie Aibiao immediately spoke up, “Secretary Zeng, are you busy right now? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”
“Heh, Aibiao, what’s the matter? Just tell me. We’ve been colleagues for many years now,” came Zeng Taiping’s voice from the other end of the phone.
Xie Aibiao let out a cold laugh. This old fox. Then he spoke, “Secretary Zeng, during this period, many comrades from Changhong City have been calling me to express their grievances. As you know, I have worked in Changhong City for some time before, and the comrades there still hold me in some regard. So, I thought I’d report to you that while it’s understandable for some comrades eager to start work and open new fronts, they should, to some extent, pay attention to the methods used, and care about the stability and unity of the team. If they continue like this, sooner or later big problems will arise.”
Upon hearing Xie Aibiao’s words, Zeng Taiping’s face instantly darkened. Since they were communicating over the phone, Zeng Taiping didn’t need to be too concerned. His facial expressions naturally showed.
What is this Xu Aiguo up to? Doing this, isn’t he just looking for trouble? Initially, a division-level cadre aiming to trouble a minister-level leader was already a huge challenge. Now, he has managed to offend the other standing committee members as well.
After pondering for a moment, Zeng Taiping however replied with a smile, “Comrade Aibiao, sometimes it’s necessary to listen to various opinions to get a clear understanding. As for Changhong City suddenly receiving a new leader from above, it’s understandable that people are unsettled. The comrades below have it tough too; we should be more tolerant and give them a bit more time.”
At this moment, although Zeng Taiping had some dissatisfaction with Xu Aiguo’s way of doing things, Zeng Taiping was already in a difficult position. Xu Aiguo’s parachuting in was approved by him. Since he had already accepted the benefits promised by the Xu family and the Li family, Zeng Taiping now could only tough it out and defend the situation. This was also to show the Xu family and the Li family that he wasn’t someone who took benefits and did nothing in return.
Meanwhile, Huang Zhenqiu had already rushed from the Provincial Party Committee office building to the Provincial Government office building. Outside Nie Zhenbang’s office, Huang Zhenqiu was extremely cautious. He glanced at the door.
It was ajar. Through the crack, one could glimpse some of the situation inside. Approaching the door, he knocked, and immediately heard “Come in!” from the inside.
As he entered the office, Huang Zhenqiu smiled, “Director Li, are you busy? Is the governor in?”
Li Jupeng knew all of the primary and secondary leaders of the cities across the province. Serving as a leader’s secretary, it was an essential skill. Those who did it well even had a general impression of the main leading cadres from all the cities in the province.
Upon seeing Huang Zhenqiu, Li Jupeng also smiled, “Mayor Huang, hello. The governor is busy right now. Please wait a moment, I’ll go in and notify him.”
Hearing Li Jupeng’s notice, Nie Zhenbang’s face showed a complex expression. Xie Aibiao certainly was shrewd. His own person had encountered trouble and now he wanted Nie Zhenbang to sort it out for him. Xie Aibiao was spot on. The calculation was clear. Xu Aiguo’s actions were mainly directed at him, banking on the knowledge that Nie Zhenbang had to intervene.
Thinking of this, Nie Zhenbang nodded, “Let him in.”
Li Jupeng brought Huang Zhenqiu in, served a cup of tea, and then turned to leave. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang showed no intention of looking up or speaking, his thoughts fixed on the documents on his desk.
This was also a train of thought for Nie Zhenbang, to let Huang Zhenqiu cool his heels for half an hour before saying anything. By doing so, he also signaled to Xie Aibiao that he couldn’t be used as a gun at whim.
Half an hour, not too long, yet not too short. But for Huang Zhenqiu, it felt like an eternity of sitting on pins and needles.
The room temperature was quite moderate. Yet Huang Zhenqiu was breaking out in a cold sweat. The man before him was not his former superior. In his presence, Huang Zhenqiu couldn’t feel as comfortable and at ease.
During that half-hour, Huang Zhenqiu dared not relax or show any negligence. If he were to doze off, who knew when Governor Nie would look up and start speaking? Then he would have truly asked for trouble.
Under the strain of such concentrated attention, the wait felt like an ordeal. The room was silent. After about half an hour, just when Huang Zhenqiu was beginning to falter, Nie Zhenbang finally raised his head.
Looking at Huang Zhenqiu, he nodded ever so slightly and gestured with restraint, “Mayor Huang, have some tea!”
This was also done according to protocol. When a leader offers tea, it’s different from being asked by the disciplinary committee to “have tea.” A leader’s invitation to drink tea typically has two implications. When offered before the conversation begins, it signals that you can start reporting on your work. If, after some time reporting, the leader offers tea again, it means that time is about up, and you should take the hint to take your leave.
Huang Zhenqiu nodded, picked up the teacup, and took a small sip to acknowledge the gesture. Then he said, “Governor, this time I’ve made a special trip to report to you about the work situation in Changhong City.”
Seeing that Nie Zhenbang had no intention of speaking, Huang Zhenqiu gathered his thoughts and continued, “Governor, guided by the spirit of the three-year plan and under your direction, Changhong City has made substantial progress in adjusting and upgrading our industrial structure. Several key factories, under the coordination of the city’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and municipal government, have established new group companies. The new company’s products cover TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and other home appliance industries, and the group’s strength has leaped into the ranks of the top domestic appliance giants. Now, with the introduction of a new LCD TV production line, Changhong City will become the first domestic manufacturer capable of producing large-screen LCD TVs, filling a domestic gap and reaching a world-leading level…”
In terms of development, Changhong City, originally the second-largest city in Bashu Province, owes a lot to the transformation of several large military enterprises into civilian ones; this contribution has been indispensable.
Nie Zhenbang nodded; regardless of whose camp Huang Zhenqiu belonged to, achievements in development were still commendable. His own standard had always been to focus on the issue, not the person. If you perform well and don’t breach discipline, no matter what faction you’re from, he wouldn’t suppress you without reason. If you don’t do well, break the law, or flout discipline, even if you are his subordinate, in Nie Zhenbang’s eyes, there’s only one consequence: clean your neck and wait for punishment.
After pondering for a moment, he spoke, “Changhong City’s development strategy is very good. It’s important to be adaptable, to plan based on local and enterprise realities. Whether to merge or remain independent is a science; one must weigh the pros and cons. In terms of technology, keeping pace with the global trend is excellent. Currently, our country’s heavy and military industrial technologies are no less advanced than those of developed nations. In electronics and light industry, there is a gap, and that’s a fact. Both enterprises and the government need to think long-term. We can’t always be following others. We need to look further ahead. In this respect, you have done well. This LCD TV project interests me, and when the time is right, I will come to see it for myself.”
Saying this gave Huang Zhenqiu a great deal of pleasure. A leader’s inspection is an implicit affirmation. Huang Zhenqiu immediately expressed a warm welcome.
After a pause, Huang Zhenqiu changed the topic, “Governor, currently, some leading comrades in the city are going a bit too far. After taking office, Secretary Xu Aiguo, attempting to break new ground, has adopted some rather radical measures. Bearing in mind the unity of the team and the maintenance of the municipal Party secretary’s authority, the standing committee of the municipal Party has opted for a forbearing approach. But now, particularly among comrades in several counties and cities below, there’s a sense of instability. If we continue this way, I fear significant turmoil may arise.”
Stability has always been a focus for the party and government departments. In some places, there are even dedicated offices for maintaining stability.
Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang also nodded and said, “Hmm, I’m aware of this matter. Continue to concentrate on your work. After all, the truth comes to light eventually. Real can’t be falsified, and fake can’t be true. Mayor Huang, please, have some tea.”
After Huang Zhenqiu left, Nie Zhenbang fell into contemplation. Xu Aiguo’s skills were indeed extraordinary. In Changhong City, within the provincial committee’s standing committee, many leaders had their people there. Xu Aiguo was looking to put on a show for him but had chosen the wrong battlefield.
Having been in Bashu Province for a short time with shallow roots, if he were in Wuliang City, he definitely wouldn’t be so indifferent.
Nevertheless, Nie Zhenbang had to admit some admiration for Xu Aiguo’s tactics, worthy of the trust placed in him by the senior Li and Xu families. From this move, it was clear he had handled it skillfully. By avoiding the several bigwigs of the provincial committee, he had picked on Xie Aibiao’s subordinates; undoubtedly, excluding Lu Qingyu, Xie Aibiao was one of the weakest in the standing committee. As such, it wasn’t certain that the others would intervene.
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Now, Nie Zhenbang didn’t wish to make a move by himself. He wanted Xu Aiguo to experience the backlash of widespread anger; otherwise, his own troubles would never cease. (
