Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 873 - 829 Swinging the Big Stick
Chapter 873: Chapter 829: Swinging the Big Stick
Chapter 873 -829: Swinging the Big Stick
Zhou Aihua was exceptionally astute at this moment. Seeing the governor’s attitude, she clearly understood that the Changhong City Disciplinary Committee’s investigations were evidently not to the governor’s standard. Moreover, with this letter of accusation present, the previous investigations, to put it nicely, were an oversight, or to be blunt, they were a perfunctory effort.
Therefore, without any hesitation, Zhou Aihua made the wisest decision right away, demonstrating the decisiveness and authority expected of a disciplinary committee secretary.
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Glancing indifferently at Zhou Aihua, Nie Zhenbang was unimpressed. Where water is too pure, there are no fish, local cadres have all sorts of little schemes in mind—Nie Zhenbang was very clear about this, local connections. Relationships with classmates, colleagues, relatives—in short, being from the same place, if one wasn’t a parachuted official like oneself or like Xu Aiguo, it was inevitable to become entangled in various relations. Above there are policies, below there are countermeasures. Such things were not at all unusual.
What applied then, does not apply now. Before this letter of accusation, no matter what, he would certainly have been satisfied with the investigations of the Changhong City Disciplinary Committee and the Changhong City Education Bureau. But now, that was unacceptable.
Since Zhou Aihua could turn around in a timely manner and hold on to this issue without letting go, on one hand, it would show himself to be narrow-minded, on the other hand, it would also be inconsistent with the principles of being an official.
Pausing for a moment, Nie Zhenbang waved his hand and said, “Comrade Xu Aiguo, this time, the problems that have emerged in Changhong City have given us a profound lesson, of great educational significance.”
As things developed to this stage, Nie Zhenbang’s title changed. It was no longer the impartial Secretary Xu from the beginning, but now directly Comrade Xu Aiguo. This change also reflected Nie Zhenbang’s mindset.
People in the officialdom are all sensitive to the slightest sign. Regarding the change in Nie Zhenbang’s title, both Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu understood perfectly.
“Comrades Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu, as the saying goes, the greater the power, the greater the responsibility. This incident in Changhong City is a profound lesson for me, for the entire team of the Changhong Municipal Party Committee. A deputy mayor responsible for science, education, culture, health, who is not even a member of the standing committee, could actually control the personnel appointments and promotions within the science, education, culture, health system and, taking advantage of his position, has been pursuing personal gains extensively. This is a deficiency and insufficiency in the supervision system. On this point, Changhong City must pay great attention, better late than never, to give back a clear and bright world to the vast majority of people in Changhong City.”
Nie Zhenbang’s words were resounding and purposeful, and they were not without basis but deeply felt.
To the side, Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu exchanged glances. These two were the top officials of Changhong City. Although their relationship was not exactly harmonious on normal days, at this moment, both were clear that setting aside their prejudices and cooperating sincerely was the most appropriate approach at present.
On one hand, to outsiders, to the people, Yan Shunan indeed seemed like a high official. However, in the eyes of the city and to them, he was merely a marginal figure. Think about it, a deputy mayor in charge of science, education, culture, health, who is not even a member of the standing committee, is naturally a marginal figure.
On the other hand, Governor Nie was currently furious with anger, and at such a time, naturally nobody would be foolish enough to go against the governor over such a matter.
Therefore, with that exchange of glances, both instantly reached an understanding. Speaking on behalf of the Changhong Municipal Party Committee, Xu Aiguo said, “Governor, please rest assured, Changhong City will definitely not conceal or cover up, will certainly not bend the law for the sake of personal interests. What I mean is that the Municipal Party Committee will immediately convene a standing committee meeting and propose to establish a special task group within the City Disciplinary Committee to carry out a thorough investigation of Yan Shunan and his nephew Yan Xu’s Creativity Company.”
Huang Zhenqiu also expressed his determination, “Please rest assured, governor. As for the city’s attitude, I believe that Secretary Xu and I are of the same mind—we will not tolerate any misdeeds and will punish them severely without delay.”
Nie Zhenbang pondered for a while. It could be feasible for the city to investigate this case, or it could be handed over to the province, to be investigated by the Provincial Disciplinary Committee.
Currently, Nie Zhenbang was considering whether to pass the case to Ning Bojun. It was known that Ning Bojun and he had not seen eye to eye from the beginning, and the sordid dealings between Ning Bojun and Long Genghua were still a matter of common knowledge within the province.
Pausing for a while, Nie Zhenbang turned to look at the deputy governor Ma Yuequn next to him and said, “Vice Governor Ma, what is your opinion?”
Although Ma Yuequn was a member of the Democratic Factions, she was the vice governor in charge of science, education, culture, health, and sports. Officially, Ma Yuequn was Yan Shunan’s superior, and at this time, giving Ma Yuequn some face wasn’t a bad thing.
Ma Yuequn also remained silent for a moment. Yan Shunan’s situation was different from others. In general, in the various prefecture-level cities and provinces, members of the Democratic Factions who serve as deputy leaders in the government are typically in charge of science, education, culture, health, and sports.
Now, Changhong City was an exception, with Yan Shunan not being from the Democratic Factions. This was an internal matter of the ruling party. There are differences between the ruling party and the Democratic Factions. Currently, Governor Nie had consulted her, but she couldn’t be unperceptive.
After a long pause, Ma Yuequn also said, “Governor, you are an expert in this area. I will follow the governor’s opinion.”
Nie Zhenbang nodded. Ma Yuequn, reaching his current position, truly was no ordinary person— he knew when to advance or retreat and understood human relationships. Then, Nie Zhenbang spoke up, “Since Vice Governor Ma has said so, I think, let Changhong City handle the investigation.”
Having said that, Nie Zhenbang turned to Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu, “Secretary Xu, Mayor Huang, the case is handed over to you in Changhong City. However, let me make it clear beforehand. If there is any cover-up or concealment in this case, I wouldn’t mind having Comrade Bojun personally step in.”
Nie Zhenbang’s approach was the classic carrot and stick. With these words as a foundation, he believed that both Xu Aiguo and Huang Zhenqiu would not harbor any other thoughts. After all, the Governor himself was overseeing this matter.
Now, with the investigation still within Changhong City and being conducted by the Changhong City Disciplinary Committee, the nature of it was completely different from an investigation led by the Provincial Disciplinary Committee. Moreover, this could be beneficial to both their careers. This was the carrot Nie Zhenbang offered, while the warning served as the stick hanging over their heads. Whether it would fall depended entirely on how they handled the case.
Xu Aiguo nodded, his look towards Nie Zhenbang changing. When Xu had first come to serve in Bashu Province, he had slightly underestimated Nie Zhenbang, but now, having witnessed Governor Nie’s tactics firsthand, Xu Aiguo realized that clashing with Nie Zhenbang, just as the Li family had said, would be like an egg smashing against a rock.
Standing up, Xu Aiguo smiled and asked, “Governor, will you be attending the standing committee meeting?”
“Secretary Xu, I won’t attend the standing committee meeting of Changhong City. You’re the leader, and I still trust in your capabilities,” Nie Zhenbang waved his hand, declining Xu Aiguo’s invitation.
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Changhong Municipal Party Committee Office Building
Inside the meeting room on the tenth floor, it was brightly lit, despite it being the twenty-eighth day of the lunar year end. By this point, the work in the institutions was generally in the final stages. Suddenly calling a standing committee meeting at such a time, the members who had already arrived were all discussing animatedly.
The meeting room door opened, and Xu Aiguo, Huang Zhenqiu, and Changhong City Disciplinary Committee Secretary Zhou Aihua walked in together, their somber expressions immediately changing the atmosphere in the room.
Sitting at his designated spot, Xu Aiguo looked around and said in a serious tone, “Comrades, let’s start the meeting. I’ve called everyone here at this time, and I believe many comrades must be wondering why. Old Zhou, please brief everyone on the situation.”
After Zhou Aihua finished speaking, the room erupted in discussion. No one had expected such a significant issue to arise in Changhong City. Trading positions for money— was this still Huaxia? Was this still the new society?
Xu Aiguo tapped on the table and said sternly, “Comrades, I suggest we immediately form a special task force. This time, Mayor Huang will personally take charge as the leader with Comrade Zhou Aihua from the Disciplinary Committee serving as the executive deputy leader. We need to mobilize the elite from the Disciplinary Committee, Supervision Bureau, Anti-Corruption Bureau, and Public Security Bureau to form this task force and conduct a thorough investigation and evidence collection on Comrades Yan Shunan and Yan Xu. Mayor Huang, Secretary Zhou, and I have made a military order in front of the Governor. Now, I will say it again— this case requires our utmost attention, not to mention full cooperation. The propaganda department must manage the public opinion direction well, and other relevant departments must work closely and fully cooperate. If this case is not handled well, and if anyone creates chaos, before my hat falls off, I will remove theirs first.”
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Yan Family
In Changhong City, the Yan family was also a household with a certain reputation. Not only did they produce a deputy mayor, but Yan Xu’s company was also flourishing. The Yan family could be said to have both money and power.
At the moment, in Changhong City’s Riverside Villa, in a large mansion covering over two thousand square meters, the entire Yan family, a dozen or so members, had gathered together. They were busy preparing to welcome the Spring Festival.
Since Uncle Yan Shunan had already returned home, even Yan Xu, who rarely stayed with the family, was huddled at home at this point.
In the living room, Yan Shunan naturally took the central seat, with his older brother Yan Jiaan, younger brother Yan Pingan, and younger sister Yan Lian beside him.
Looking around at everyone, Yan Shunan’s gaze fell on Yan Xu and he said solemnly, “Xiaoxu, you’re not young anymore, and you have a successful career. It’s time to consider finding someone to marry. The daughter of Deputy Director Liu from the Finance Bureau is around your age. Although Liu doesn’t have much potential for further promotion, he holds a significant position of power, and even Bureau Chief Sun and Mayor Huang have to give him face. I think she’s a good match. Won’t you think about it?” (
