Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 861 - 817 Bashu Speed

Chapter 861: Chapter 817: Bashu Speed

Chapter 861 -817: Bashu Speed

Nie Zhenbang’s speech, it can be said, was an impromptu performance delivered to the vast masses of the people. The entire speech wasn’t long. Moreover, it didn’t contain any highfalutin phrases, all the words were very sincere and plain.

However, it is precisely such words that are often the most heartwarming, the more simple the language, the more it resonates with the common people.

As his words ended, the crowd that had been watching erupted into deafening applause, and seeing this, Nie Zhenbang nodded in satisfaction. He could count on the people’s support.

After the meeting, while everyone was dispersing, Nie Zhenbang found himself walking alongside Fang Yuan. At the entrance of the Xingzhou City Party Committee compound, the leadership of the “Four Sets” of Xingzhou City had specifically come to see Nie Zhenbang off.

Looking at Fang Yuan, Nie Zhenbang was very pleased and said with a smile, “Fang Yuan, on this trip to Xingzhou City, what I’ve seen and heard has left me very satisfied. The people’s hearts can be won. At this time, Xingzhou City must seize the national immigration subsidy funds, grasp this unprecedented historic opportunity for Xingzhou City, work diligently, and must develop Xingzhou City’s economy.”

Fang Yuan nodded, his face showing a grateful expression, very excited and happy. After following Nie Zhenbang for such a long time, he was quite clear about Nie Zhenbang’s character. Normally, under Nie Zhenbang, there wasn’t a clear factional division.

If the work wasn’t done well, even if you were a trusted blood relative, you could be severely reprimanded or even lose your official position. However, if you did your job well, even if you didn’t have any special connections, sometimes Governor Nie might still push for your promotion.

Governor Nie’s attitude was always about the issue, not the person. And today, Governor Nie’s cordial manner, and the satisfaction shown in his speech just now, was unmistakable.

“Governor, please rest assured. We will certainly seize the current great external environment and economic situation, work together with one heart, and do a good job in the economic construction of Xingzhou City. Here, I would like to express to you, the municipal committee will certainly not cause any trouble for Mayor Qingyuan,” Fang Yuan proactively made a commitment and guarantee.

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Inside Leng Yunfei’s office.

It was already two o’clock in the morning. However, the lights in Leng Yunfei’s office were still on. The chief steward of the nation was still working hard for the country’s governance and people’s livelihoods, for the prosperity of the country, for the wealth of the people, and for the self-strengthening of the nation.

As the head of the government, Leng Yunfei’s work could be described as “running a multitude of matters every day.” The economic construction and development, education, health and medical care, science and technology, industry, agriculture, and all other aspects of the country’s work converged here from all directions.

Outside the office door, there came a gentle knock. Zhang Hai, the confidential secretary, walked in from the outside. Although he was also a secretary, as Leng Yunfei’s confidential secretary, Zhang Hai had the rank of a deputy minister. At the same time, he also held the position of Deputy Director of the State Council Office.

Zhang Hai was in his forties. Dressed in a Zhongshan suit, he appeared very steady and experienced. At that moment, holding a cup of strong tea, he gently placed it on the desk, reminding in a low voice, “Director Leng, it’s already two in the morning.”

While talking, Leng Yunfei took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes, and said with a smile, “Zhang Hai, is it two o’clock already? Wait a while longer. You go and rest. I’ll just look at this report a bit more, this is the annual economic report sent from Bashu Province. I’m quite curious. I wonder what achievements Nie Zhenbang, this youngster, has made in Bashu Province this past year.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hai was momentarily stunned, then also smiled and said, “Bashu Province? Speaking of which, I do know a bit. This year, the economic growth rate of Bashu Province reached an unprecedented 21.6%. This time, Governor Nie is probably going to be at the top of the list in the whole country again.”

Zhang Hai had a deep impression of Nie Zhenbang. Setting aside the background and power of the Nie family, and not mentioning Nie Zhenbang’s family history, focusing only on Nie Zhenbang himself, he had been favored by three generations of leadership, from Elder Nan before, to President Yuan afterwards, and now to Director Shen, who all regarded him highly. Even Leng Yunfei held Nie Zhenbang in special regard. It was said that Nie Zhenbang had a very close relationship with Comrade Qiao Yiren and was one of Qiao Yiren’s trusted subordinates in Minan.

That’s talent. For one to be appreciated by one generation of leaders is a testament to ability and skill. To reach the heights that Nie Zhenbang has achieved isn’t just skill—it’s phenomenal.

But now, Zhang Hai didn’t mind speaking well on behalf of Nie Zhenbang. True, there were no outsiders present, but such matters tend to get around. Seeing that Director Leng and Director Shen would be stepping down next year, it was time to cultivate a good relationship with Nie Zhenbang, as preparation for his own future.

“21.6%? Are you sure about this information?” Leng Yunfei was somewhat surprised, asking reflexively, then he immediately opened the report and quickly found the major economic growth rate figure.

As the big boss of the State Council, Leng Yunfei was well aware of the economic growth rates across the country. As of now, the highest growth rate was in the Xibei Autonomous Region, with a current growth rate of merely fourteen percent. Coastal developed provinces generally maintained around eight to nine percent. Nie Zhenbang’s pace could be said to have doubled.

Leng Yunfei stood up, his voice grave, “What a Nie Zhenbang, stealthily creating a ‘Bashu Speed,’ comparable to the once-famed ‘South China Sea Speed.’ No, they are not to be mentioned in the same breath. The South China Sea Speed refers to the construction speed, while Bashu Province represents comprehensive development.”

After a pause, Leng Yunfei immediately made a decision, “Xiao Zhang, contact them right away to see if Director Shen has rested yet. If not, get in touch with Comrade Huang Yunshan and say that I am coming over soon.”

Whether Director Shen was on a state visit, this was something Leng Yunfei was clear about. Although it was past two in the morning, according to the regulations, the No. 1 office was always staffed twenty-four hours a day. This was a necessity.

As the core of the entire nation, the backbone of the country, people can rest, but the office never sleeps. This is also in place to prevent emergencies from arising without effective handling.

For instance, should a hostile country suddenly launch a surprise attack, a war, in the dead of night or at dawn, as the leader and the core head of the entire party and military, one must react immediately. Whether to adopt passive defense or to decisively counterattack, these decisions all require a response from Director Shen.

Indeed, after the phone call was made and rang twice, the voice of Huang Yunshan immediately came from the other end: “Hello.”

“Director Yunshan, good evening, sorry to disturb you at this late hour. This is Zhang Hai,” Zhang Hai spoke very politely.

Their job responsibilities were not much different. Although they rarely worked together on a daily basis, they were acquainted with each other.

Huang Yunshan’s voice came through from the other side, “Zhang Hai, don’t be so polite. It’s so late, is there something urgent?”

After a brief exchange, Zhang Hai hung up the phone and immediately reported, “President Leng, Director Shen has not rested yet. After Comrade Huang Yunshan relayed your message, Director Shen asked us to come over.”

The distance from President Leng’s office to Director Shen’s was not far. Walking into Director Shen’s office, located within the single-storied buildings of the Inland Sea region, Director Shen also stood up, proactively greeting President Leng’s arrival. Upon seeing each other, Director Shen smiled and said, “Comrade Yunfei, you’re still up this late; you must take care of your health. The great man said it well, ‘Health is the capital of revolution.'”

President Leng chuckled, “Director Shen, aren’t you also awake? Speaking of resting, you truly need to rest.”

Once seated, President Leng got straight to the point, “Director Shen, I’ve come specifically to have you look over a report.”

As he spoke, President Leng handed the Bashu Province annual economic development report to Director Shen. Receiving the report with a puzzled look on his face, Director Shen began reading it carefully and patiently. Half an hour later, Director Shen looked up at President Leng. After a moment of silence and a smile, Director Shen said, “Comrade Yunfei, what do you think about this matter?”

“The ‘Bashu Speed.’ If it turns out to be true, Nie Zhenbang can truly be said to have created a miraculous speed in provincial economic construction. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it the Bashu Speed,” President Leng said and paused, looking at Director Shen, “However, now I am also worried that there might be some inflation in these figures.”

Director Shen listened to President Leng’s words, pausing to consider. What exactly did Leng Yunfei mean, and what was his real intention? It was hard to say whether he genuinely wanted to praise Nie Zhenbang or harbored doubts. However, Nie Zhenbang’s previous relationship with President Leng had been fairly good. President Leng was unlikely to harbor any ill-intentions towards Nie Zhenbang.

After a moment of silence, Director Shen slowly spoke, “Regarding the ‘Bashu Speed,’ I think we should be cautious about this matter. Therefore, I suggest we form an investigative team drawn from the Central Propaganda Department, the Ministry of Finance, the National Audit Office, and other agencies to conduct a comprehensive and thorough investigation within Bashu Province. Once the investigation results are in, we will discuss the next steps. What do you think?”

This was truly the counsel of an experienced statesman, a speech that sounded extremely fair, but in reality, it positioned him to be on an advantageous footing, able to advance or retreat.

After a brief consideration, President Leng nodded and said, “I think that’s a good idea. Since that’s the case, I’ll arrange it. In the next two days, the investigative team will go down to Bashu Province to conduct an on-site investigation and review of Bashu Province’s economic development speed.” (