Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 781 - 737: Zeng Taiping is Very Dissatisfied_1

Chapter 781: Chapter 737: Zeng Taiping is Very Dissatisfied_1

Just as he was about to get into his car, at this moment, Huang Jin suddenly said: “Governor, let’s share a ride.”

Having said this in such a public setting, it could be assured that within three days, the news would spread throughout the Bashu officialdom.

The Deputy Governor and Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, Huang Jin, actively asked to share a car with the Governor. The implications of this were worth pondering and savoring.

Nie Zhenbang was taken aback for a moment, as Huang Jin’s suggestion was indeed unexpected. He then nodded and replied: “Hehe, of course. Ju Peng, you go in Governor Huang’s car.”

As a result, in Nie Zhenbang’s car, Secretary-General Fang Yuan had already switched to the front passenger seat, while Nie Zhenbang and Huang Jin sat in the back seat.

Under the guidance of the provincial office’s lead car, the convoy left the office building of the Yangde City Party Committee and the city government, turned onto the main road, and sped towards the entrance of the Tianyang highway toll station.

Out of the car window, the scenery flew past. Nie Zhenbang’s official car, although an old model, still boasted excellent performance and maintenance. The noise cancellation inside the car was also quite good.

At this moment, Huang Jin chuckled and said: “Governor, your words at the meeting were very enlightening for me. After the case in Yangde City this time, I’m planning to take a few days off and visit my mother back home.”

Huang Jin’s words made Nie Zhenbang pause for a moment, then he nodded and said: “Your mother must be seventy this year. It is good that you want to visit her. Is she not used to living here?”

Huang Jin nodded and said: “I hate to say it but my old home is a rural area in Longxi, against the backdrop of the Qinling Mountains. My mother, a laborer all her life, I brought her to live here for a year about a decade ago. As a result, she wasn’t comfortable at all. Her health wasn’t great either. My mother loves the mountains and rivers there. It’s just something she can’t change. Thus, I had no choice but to let her return home. These years as I’ve become a higher official, I’ve found less and less time. This time, your words struck a chord with me. Thus, I’ve decided to go home and visit.”

“Hehe, that’s good. Old Fang, please make a note of Old Huang’s situation. Report it to the central office,” Nie Zhenbang instructed immediately.

Once that matter was settled, Huang Jin said seriously: “Governor, this time, in the Yangde City case, many officials have fallen. It involves many standing committee members of the provincial party committee.”

As Huang Jin finished talking, Fang Yuan had already turned himself around in the front seat, looking at Nie Zhenbang, he said worriedly: “Governor, what Old Huang said is correct. To my knowledge, the director of the Organization Department of the Yangde City Party Committee used to be Secretary Zeng’s secretary. In my opinion…”

Nie Zhenbang understood the two men’s concerns and laughed, “You’re worried I’ll be snubbed by other leaders of the Standing Committee, aren’t you?”

Seeing the two nodding, Nie Zhenbang laughed and said: “Old Huang, Old Fang, if you think that, then you are underestimating other people on the Standing Committee. I am confident that on this matter, they won’t say much. As for me? I’ve never strictly belonged to any faction. As long as someone is dedicated to serving the people and works earnestly, they are a friend and comrade I respect. If anyone violates the law or engages in corruption, even long-time subordinates of mine, I will make sure they face consequences. Therefore, it is impossible for any other standing committee members to undermine me on this matter.”

Hearing Nie Zhenbang’s words, Fang Yuan and Huang Jin both appeared thoughtful.

…

Provincial Party Committee, small conference room

The regular standing committee meeting in early April.

This time’s standing committee meeting was permeated with a peculiar atmosphere. The conference room felt quite solemn. At nine-thirty, right on schedule, Zeng Taiping walked in from outside.

After placing his teacup in front of his desk and setting up his laptop, Zeng Taiping looked around at the other members of the Standing Committee.

At this moment, Zeng Taiping was feeling anything but calm. The first fire ignited by Nie Zhenbang had begun, but it was much larger than he had anticipated, far exceeding his expectations.

Initially, Zeng Taiping thought that Nie Zhenbang was only going to Yangde City to take down Zhang Zhongxiong as an opportunity to save face for both himself and Long Genghua, without leaving the impression of disregarding the life and death of his subordinates. However, Nie Zhenbang started pressing down from the public security side. By the time Zeng Taiping realised things were going in the wrong direction, it was too late to prevent it.

In the face of all the facts, everything appeared to be a paper tiger. Nie Zhenbang is a person of great influence, similar to anyone at the Provincial Committee level, it’s not difficult for them to make their voices heard in this high-level context.

None of the members of the Provincial Committee dared to intervene or take action in the case of Yangde City. No one knew if Nie Zhenbang would drive this case even higher. Furthermore, given Nie Zhenbang’s status as deputy secretary of the provincial party committee and acting governor with only one person above him, who would dare to exert pressure on him except for Zeng Taiping?

All these factors combined, resulting in Bashu Province’s largest anti-corruption case in history. This case broke records in terms of the number and rank of the officials involved, and the amount of money implicated.

“Let’s start the meeting. Comrades, I’m sure all of you have heard about the situation in Yangde City. Now, I wish to ask Bojun to report on the situation in Yangde City,” Zeng Taiping began, calming his emotions.

After finishing his sentence, Ning Bojun beside him also cleared his throat. “Comrades, the corruption case in Yangde City has broad implications. It is a sin of Bashu. Starting from Mayor Zhang Zhongxiong, four members of the City Committee have fallen from grace and as many as seven committee members have been implicated, along with numerous other officials at all levels. This is a profound lesson to all of us.”

Zeng Taiping took over after Ning Bojun, “Comrades, Bojun’s introduction was quite clear. It is shocking! Absolutely shocking! One can say that the whole Yangde City is corrupt. With regards to party member education, I think we still need to intensify our efforts and rectify the whole province. We must prioritize combating corruption, and this should form part of a practical and effective supervision mechanism to deter such behavior.”

Seizing the opportunity, Zeng Taiping resolutely initiated the conversation on this matter.

After the topic was brought up, Zeng Taiping turned to Nie Zhenbang, and slowly said, “At this Committee meeting, we have two items on the agenda. One is the election of Governor Nie. This time, the Standing Deputy Minister of the Central Organization Department, Comrade Guo Jianhua, will personally visit Bashu. This fully demonstrates the central government’s attention to this matter. I wish to emphasize again that the provincial party committee must maintain unity and ensure a smooth and successful election. During this process, we must fully understand and comply with the organization’s intentions and arrangements in order to carry out our electoral duties successfully.”

This would, of course, not need to be stated, but Zeng Taiping still felt the need to say it due to some dissatisfaction by the Standing Committee members towards Nie Zhenbang caused by the issue with Yangde City. If Zeng Taiping failed in the election, as the provincial party committee’s leader, he would have to take responsibility.

Zeng Taiping definitely did not want to see this happen. Therefore, regardless of Nie Zhenbang’s actions, from Zeng Taiping’s perspective, ensuring the success of the election is a must.

Finishing his statement, Zeng Taiping then changed the topic, “The second matter is about the personnel issues in Yangde City. The last time we left the selection of the next party secretary of Yangde City unresolved. Now, in the wake of the earthquake in the political circles of Yangde City, it is necessary to fill the vacancies in the Standing Committee of the Yangde City Party Committee and elect new members. Minister Lu, do you have any suitable candidates in mind?”

Lu Yong nodded, and then said, “The political earthquake in Yangde City was quite unexpected, and the Organization Department was a bit hasty. We have seriously considered this matter over the past few days and have identified several suitable candidates for various positions…”

Following that, Lu Yong unhurriedly introduced his candidate recommendations for the positions of Secretary of the Yangde City Party Committee, Mayor, Organization Minister, Propaganda Minister, and the Secretary-General of the City Party Committee, one by one.

Each position was hotly debated. The last, and the most important position – the City Committee Secretary position – came up.

Nie Zhenbang broke his previous peace and said with a smile, “During the inspection process in Yangde City this time, I was deeply impressed by Bu Dehui, the Deputy Secretary of the Yangde City Committee. In such a complicated environment, he remained steadfast and unsullied. This integrity and spirit should be commended. Thinking about the stability of the Yangde City Committee, I recommend Bu Dehui for the position of Secretary of the Yangde City Party Committee.”

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After Nie Zhenbang spoke, Long Genghua smiled and said, “I also agree with Governor Nie’s opinion. Comrade Bu Dehui has withstood the tests and temptations. I think he is fully qualified to serve as the Secretary of Yangde City Party Committee.”

After a brief silence, Sun Jialuo also calmly said, “I agree as well.”

The benefits of Lu Yong and Hou Wenkui naturally did not result in opposition. Seeing the situation, Zeng Taiping’s face suddenly sank. Feelings of dissatisfaction crept into Zeng Taiping’s heart. It seemed that his carefully planned moves had in the end become advantageous for Nie Zhenbang. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)