Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 715: Chapter 671: Leaving Xibei (Third Update, Asking for Monthly Tickets)_1
 

The next day, the Xibei Autonomous Region called for a standing committee meeting of the Region Party Committee. At the meeting, Li Yifeng gave a stern speech. Finally, the meeting voted on the Kulin New City case, with eight votes for and five against, the agreed to conduct a thorough investigation into the Rhea Group.

At the same time, the Northwest Autonomy Region Disciplinary Committee and the Public Security Bureau of the Autonomous Region quickly took action against the Rhea Group. All documents and archives of the Rhea Group were sealed. The accounts were sealed and the company’s Chairman, Feng Tianqi, was formally arrested. At the same time. The Autonomous Region Party Committee criticized Feng Xueliang in writing. And subjected him to a severe party disciplinary action.

With things having gone this far, it was generally over. All the cadres in the Xibei Autonomous Region knew that at this point, Feng Xueliang’s position was likely untenable, and the reason he hasn’t been moved yet is partly to see if Feng Xueliang knows what’s good for him. If he does, it would be good for him to resign voluntarily. It would mean that he can save some face in his later years. If he doesn’t, and insists not to let go of his position. That’s easy to handle. In another half a year, Feng Xueliang will be pushed out at the Autonomous Region People’s Congress and Political Consultative Conference.

Northwest Autonomous Region Party Committee Guesthouse, this is where Nie Zhenbang and his team stayed during their time in the Xibei Autonomous Region.

The inspection of the Supervision of Public Expenditures office in the Xibei Autonomous Region did not reveal many problems. It was just Kulin County. This fully shows that the Xibei Autonomous Region has done a pretty good job implementing the Three Public Expenditures regulations.

Outside, there were two knocks on the door, and Nie Zhenbang also said, “Come in!”

Outside the door, Li Jupeng and Huang Xudong entered. Standing at the side front of Nie Zhenbang, Huang Xudong began to report, “Director, the inspection report of the Xibei Autonomous Region is out, would you like to have a look?”

Nie Zhenbang waved his hand, if he had to handle such affairs personally, wouldn’t he be exhausted? Besides, even if he did review it. It may not necessarily turn out well. On the contrary, it might give people a sense of autocracy. To be a good leader, one must know how to delegate power. How to delegate power, when to delegate power, and whether or not one dares to delegate power are all part of the art of leadership. It’s worth studying for a lifetime.

“No need. Xudong, the work of the Supervision of Public Expenditures office should mainly be handled by your department. The main burden of work still falls on you as the director. I’m just here to help steer the general direction. In the future, you don’t need to ask for instructions on these matters, just arrange them yourself.”

These words made Huang Xudong a bit excited. Nie Zhenbang’s thinking really couldn’t be guessed by common sense. However, this news was undoubtedly good news for him. Being independent is not only a test of one’s ability but also a trust in one’s ability. He nodded and said, “Yes, Director, I will get back to work now.”

After Huang Xudong left the room, Nie Zhenbang raised his head and looked at Li Jupeng questioningly, “Ju Peng, is there anything else? ”

“Director, Mayor Xie Yi of Lizhou City, Secretary Yan Fengjiao, and Secretary Zhou of Atai City are all here. What do you think?” Li Jupeng quietly reported.

“Hmm, please let them in,” Nie Zhenbang also stood up.

Xie Yi and Yan Fengjiao could be regarded as his core subordinates in Xibei. This time, they probably came here to represent everyone. After all, if everyone came, it might not look good. As for Zhou Chunlei, his coming probably has the same intent.

As he was pondering this, Xie Yi and the others entered the room. Gesturing towards the sofa, Nie Zhenbang also smiled and said, “You’re all here, please have a seat.”

Old Leader, Feng Jiao and I have discussed and decided to come here as representatives to see you off,” said Xie Yi, sitting down and smiling.

After chatting for a while, Xie Yi said with a smile, “Old Leader, Old Sun has already retired. As for his son, I’m tentatively planning to have him serve as deputy district chief of the New Li District in Lizhou City.”

“Sun Qiang is very capable in all aspects. He’s also qualified. He’s currently serving as a deputy department-level section chief in the Civil Affairs Bureau of Lizhou City, and it’s within his qualifications to be appointed as the deputy district chief of New Li District,” Yan Fengjiao explained.

These words made Nie Zhenbang fall silent. Sun Kewen was a decent person. Back then, when he served as the secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, he always firmly followed Nie Zhenbang. Then, he nodded and said, “In general matters like these, go ahead with your arrangements. The overarching principle is to act in accordance with the rules and the law. Don’t use your positions for personal gain. That’s enough. That has always been my principle. A civil servant must serve the people, and strive to bring benefits to the people. However, it doesn’t mean that everyone should be a saint. With you here, I believe there shan’t be a problem with Xibei.”

After a pause, Nie Zhenbang turned his head and looked at Zhou Chunlei, “Old Zhou, I heard that you’re going to Central Party School for studies soon, right?”

At the mention of this, Zhou Chunlei’s face was full of happiness. In this situation, where the incident in Kulin County implicated the leadership of the autonomous region, Zhou Chunlei, as the Secretary of the Atai Municipal Party Committee, was recommended to go to the Central Party School’s spring term for study and training. This in itself was a signal.

After giving a nod, Zhou Chunlei also added, “Hmm. Yesterday, Minister Cheng and I have already discussed this. We will head there in a couple of days.”

The political landscape in the Xibei Autonomous Region is incredibly nuanced — the likes of which, Nie Zhenbang was profoundly aware. Secretary Shen’s second term was coming to a close. After this term, Qiao Yiren would be next in line. The Xibei region was crucially important. By that time, it was likely that the Xibei Autonomous Region would be caught in the storm of political turbulence.

Starting now, Li Yifeng must pave the way for himself by promoting a new batch of cadres. After all, the political landscape in a dozen years was uncertain, unspoken even. But to take precaution is to be forewarned. That was the case here. These were preparations, theatre for future intrigue.

With a slow nod, Nie Zhenbang voiced his sentiments carefully, “In terms of economic development and improving people’s livelihood, I am assured that you are all capable without needing any further guidance from me. However, the pace of promoting young officials must accelerate. The current situation we are in hasn’t been easy to attain, it has to be maintained, passed down generation after generation. We cannot allow a lapse.”

Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, the three men revealed an expression of deep contemplation. In reality, all three understood that the Nie faction in Xibei had gained substantial influence. Even though it was not represented in the Autonomous Party committee yet, the Nie faction, in this narrow sense, referred to members within Nie Zhenbang’s system. Yet, people affiliated with the faction occupied many key positions. Most significantly, the sub-provincial city of Lizhou was under Nie Zhenbang’s control, providing more than enough leverage for the promotion of officials from the Nie faction.

This was the first time that Nie Zhenbang had spoken in such terms. All three men, being no fools, naturally understood the implications and nodded in unison, “Elder Leader, Old Nie, rest assured.”

“Hmm, also, Minister Cheng, Minister Aimin, Secretary Li along with the Director Generals from the Department of Public Security and the Department of Finance, Zheng and Guo are all considered to be in-crowd. During your time in Xibei, be sure to do much to strengthen your relationships with them,” Nie Zhenbang advised.

These people were left behind by Li Yifeng. However, in a certain sense, they were considered to belong to the Nie faction. This would bring immeasurable benefits for the future of the three.

Xie Yi and the others were all surprised. The fact that Nie Zhenbang trusted these people enough to name them meant he had his full confidence in them. Their gaze towards Nie Zhenbang was filled with astonishment.

Nie Zhenbang took their surprise in stride. This reaction was well within his calculations. As a faction leader, if everything could be guessed, the air of mystery and authority would be lost. The current effect was the best one could hope for.

The one who reacted first was still Zhou Chunlei. On the one hand, being newly integrated into Nie Zhenbang’s system, Zhou Chunlei was still unfamiliar with many of the past happenings. Therefore, Zhou Chunlei was the most at ease. He nodded and consoled, “Old Nie, you can rest assured. We will definitely maintain open communication with Minister Cheng and the others.”

…

On the second day, the Xibei Autonomous Region Party Committee held an elaborate banquet for Nie Zhenbang and his colleagues from the Three Departments Working Group. Of course, the standard of the banquet strictly adhered to the guidelines for receptions for official business. The atmosphere at the banquet was full of hearty exchanges between hosts and guests.

After the banquet ended at around ten o’clock, Nie Zhenbang and his colleagues retired to rest early. The next morning, as the flight took off from the Bunker Airport, headed to Jiangbei Province, the first leg of Nie Zhenbang’s inspection circuit came to an end.

After about two to three hours of air travel, the airplane descended from the cloud layer ten thousand meters up in the sky, gradually decreasing its altitude in the process.

The whole cityscape of Jiangzhou came into Nie Zhenbang’s view. As soon as the airplane landed, Nie Zhenbang and his companions enabled their communication devices.

Within two minutes, Li Jupeng, looking gloomy, walked over and whispered, “Director, we just received a message from Jiangbei Province. The governor of Jiangbei Province is already waiting for you.”

Nie Zhenbang chose Jiangbei Province as his second stop with a specific purpose. Currently, according to the reports, Li Guobing’s supervision and inspection in Yuedong was very strict; numerous officials had already been disciplined.

Although Yuedong Province was not within his traditional sphere of influence, Nie’s faction did have a presence in Yuedong Province. Currently, with Li Guobing acting in such a manner, Nie Zhenbang thought it likely that Li Guobing was trying to send a warning signal to him.

There was no sign of secretary Shen Yanshuo among the welcoming crowd led by Ning Shouchang, Governor of Jiangbei Province, as Nie Zhenbang and his group walked out of the airport. Nie Zhenbang’s brow furrowed instantly at this absence. (.)