Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 702: Chapter 658: Target Xibei_1

Thinking of this, Gao Wei nodded, “Brother Three, I understand your point. The supervision and inspection of central enterprises is indeed a huge challenge. However, I am confident. You can rest assured.”

Nie Zhenbang also nodded. The Gao family had been gradually rising over the recent years. Gao Xuan and Gao Chu, two brothers, distinguished themselves in both academia and the military. One of them had a bright career within the military, while Gao Chu had been seated in the Director’s chair of the Central Office, through two generations of leaders. This capability alone spoke volumes. Looking at it now, the new generation of the Gao family was also doing quite well. Gao Wei’s ability and political discernment were not ordinary.

“Wei Zi, it’s good to have this confidence. You’re also aware, that this time, I’m assigning you to oversee the central enterprises due to your background and stature. Carry out your duties without restraint. Whatever happens, we will bear it together.” With this, Nie Zhenbang essentially gave Gao Wei a promise. As a leader, he naturally needed to assume responsibility. He couldn’t expect the horse to run without letting it graze.

After the matters of the central enterprises had been discussed, Gao Wei felt significantly relaxed. His family background was such that the heads of the central enterprises would still have to give him some face, more or less. Even if there were challenging matters, Nie Zhenbang would stand with him. It could be said that he had paved his retreat both ways. Naturally, Gao Wei did not have much to worry about.

After a moment of silence, Gao Wei continued, “Brother Three, this San Gong Office seems to be no simple matter. It appears that the Li family does not harbor good intentions this time.”

Hearing Gao Wei’s words, Nie Zhenbang smirked, “Nothing but a jumping jack. Inside the San Gong Office, I believe Li Guobing won’t be able to stir up anything major. Nowadays, all these families in Jingcheng are desperately trying to rush into it. I think their primary goal is to maintain a balance. The San Gong Office is a sharp weapon indeed. These supervisions and inspections could be vast or minor. Everyone is watching now. if Li Guobing knows any better, he wouldn’t dare to cause any mischiefs. We should cautiously observe how this matter evolves.”

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In the following days, the San Gong Office held a meeting with all division-level and above cadres. The meeting was presided over personally by Nie Zhenbang. The main content was two-fold. On one hand, the spirit of the team meeting was relayed, the grouping situations were communicated. Following the team ranking, from Division One to Five, were assigned to team members according to leadership, with Nie Zhenbang naturally leading the First Division.

On the other hand, all staff of the San Gong Office concentrated on studying central regulations such as rules on San Gong expenses to prepare for the upcoming work.

At the team meeting, Nie Zhenbang had asserted his authority. At this point, nobody was foolish enough to oppose him. The work of the San Gong Office bridged the Party Central Committee and the State Council and was under constant attention from central leaders. To stir trouble with Nie Zhenbang would be to quarrel with the central authorities. Only a fool would stage a counter-performance at this juncture.

Each team member, naturally, wholeheartedly cooperated with Nie Zhenbang’s work. The work of the entire San Gong Office proceeded in an orderly manner.

As the ten-day study period concluded, the first to take action was led by Wang Haojun. Division Five, under his leadership, began inspecting the San Gong expenses of various divisions under the central government.

Following the initiation of Wang Haojun’s team, Chen Bo led Division Three to leave Jingcheng, with Yuedong Province as his first stop.

Then, Gao Wei led Division Four out of Jingcheng. Gao Wei’s first stop was very cleverly chosen to be the Northeast, where the Huaxia First Automobile Group was located, a behemoth among central enterprises.

After Gao Wei’s departure, Li Guobing also started his operations. Li Guobing decided to place his first stop in Hucheng City.

The State Council Building.

In Nie Zhenbang’s office at the San Gong Office on the third floor, Li Jupeng walked in from outside the door, glanced at Nie Zhenbang, who was reading the newspaper with a calm expression, then approached him and whispered, “Mayor, Li Guobing and Division Two left Jingcheng today, heading to Hucheng City.”

Hearing Li Jupeng’s words, Nie Zhenbang smiled. Drropping his newspaper, he looked up at Li Jupeng, “Ju Peng, something’s on your mind.”

Four years of being a secretary wasn’t for nothing. Li Jupeng understood the habits of his leader, and conversely, Nie Zhenbang was familiar with Li Jupeng’s character traits.

After being transferred to the San Gong Office, Li Jupeng was careful about addressing Nie Zhenbang, generally referring to him as Director. But this time he reverted to his old title of Mayor. This suggested that Li Jupeng had something on his mind.

Li Jupeng scratched his head, smiled, and didn’t deny it. He nodded, “Director, all the other four divisions of the San Gong Office have started their operations. But we have been silent for almost half a month without any action. This has made the staff somewhat restless. I think Director Huang has just about had it. That’s why I came to ask you.”

As a secretary, one needs to do well in various areas. Among them, one particularly important aspect is to serve as the leader’s speaker and sensor.

As a leader, Nie Zhenbang wouldn’t concern himself with too many things going on beneath him, nor would he pay particular attention to the mindset of ordinary cadres. If he did, he could hardly get his work done – hearing these bits of information alone would take up an entire day. In this aspect, it’s crucial that the secretary can observe things in all directions and read the leader’s mind, concerning himself with what worries or what matters to the leader.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was lost in thought, pondering over the first place for the supervision and inspection. Chen Bo’s choice of Yuedong Province revealed his purpose. Yuedong is at the forefront of domestic reform and opening up, and it is an economically developed area. Supervising and inspecting the “San Gong” expenditures in such an area is extremely crucial.

As for Gao Wei’s choice, it may also be to warn others through punishment. The Huaxia First Automobile Group is the top-level entity among state-owned enterprises and also the leader in heavy industry. Initiating the supervision of state-owned enterprises from here has significant importance for Gao Wei.

As for Li Guobing choosing Hucheng City, his aim was also clear. Hucheng is currently under the influence of the Li family and Li Jiangshan is still the Secretary of the Hucheng Municipal Committee. Conducting business on friendly turf is also a strategy.

None of these people are simple. A sigh slipped from Nie Zhenbang’s heart, followed by a bitterly mock laugh. They shouldn’t be simple. If they were all idiots, could they be able to work at the San Gong Office?

With these thoughts, Nie Zhenbang made his decision and said to Li Jupeng sitting next to him, “Jupeng, please summon Director Huang to my office.”

Being summoned by the superior, Director Huang Xudong, the head of the San Gong Office, did not dare to delay. Huang Xudong was a grassroots character, the son of a farmer. He had carved his path through entrance examinations. After starting work, he luckily fell in love with the daughter of the Liu Family in Jingcheng and they married after considerable trials and assessment, and finally, Old Liu also agreed to the marriage.

However, the Liu Family is just a minor family in Jingcheng. Huang Xudong has been walking on thin ice and behaving cautiously. That is how he has come to hold his current position. His rank corresponds without doubt to a deputy department level. At thirty-nine, this rank was already commendable for Huang Xudong.

Entering the Director’s office, Huang Xudong saw the General Secretary’s handwritten inscription of ‘To Live is to Follow One’s Calling’. Each word struck Huang Xudong’s soul. The Director’s rumored trust from the General Secretary was indeed well-deserved.

At this time, Huang Xudong became even more respectful, and greeted, “Director, you summoned me.”

Nie Zhenbang was observing Huang Xudong, paying very close attention to his every move from the moment he entered.

In Jingcheng, there are many leaders with the surname Liu. For instance, Liu Bin’s family has a considerable connection in the military. Then there is the Liu Kun family. Furthermore, there is the former Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and current Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, Liu Wei.

The Liu Family that Huang Xudong represents is quite substantial with his father-in-law Liu Yuting being a retired high-ranking official who held a Deputy National rank. @@novelbin@@

Liu Yuting has a good son-in-law indeed. With the Liu Family’s decline, their resurgence might solely depend on Huang Xudong.

Thinking about this, Nie Zhenbang smiled faintly, indicating for Huang Xudong to sit and talk. He began, “Comrade Xudong, please sit. The main reason I summoned you is to discuss the direction of our next phase of work.”

Hearing this, Huang Xudong nodded and skillfully took out a notebook and pen from his briefcase.

This attitude of his made Nie Zhenbang very satisfied. In the world of bureaucrats, ability is only one aspect. There are many talented people in this world. Beyond ability, it’s the attitude that determines everything. According to that, Huang Xudong was doing quite well.

“Currently, the work of the San Gong Office has already started, and other departments have commenced substantive work. Only the first department, stands still. I can see that you are eager to start,” Nie Zhenbang started saying with a smile.

In response, Huang Xudong was slightly tense, and said, “Director, the comrades below are anxious. This is my failure in work management. I ask for your punishment.”

Every move of Huang Xudong revealed cautiousness resulting in Nie Zhenbang slightly furrowing his brows. Although such an attitude by Huang Xudong could be considered good, this type of personality was not one that Nie Zhenbang liked; such people were too cautious.

Waving his hand, Nie Zhenbang laughed casually, “Comrade Xudong. What has this got to do with you? It’s quite normal for others to be anxious if all other departments have already started working, but the first department is still at a standstill. The main reason for calling you today is to discuss this issue.”

After a pause, Nie Zhenbang asserted, “Comrade Xudong, please let the comrades below prepare. In two days, we will leave for the Xibei Autonomous Region.” (