Reborn as a Noble s Son

Chapter 555: Chapter 512 Yu Shengdong personally takes command (Seeking monthly ticket support)_1
 

Wanghai International Airport

At this moment, within the tarmac of Wanghai City International Airport, more than twenty cars were parked, and a crowd of heads could be seen bustling about. Many travelers watched this scene through the colossal glass curtain walls of the airport terminal.

In front, stood Chen Renqing, secretary of the Minnan Provincial Committee and director of the Provincial People’s Congress Standing Committee; on his left was Qiao Yiren, the deputy provincial governor and deputy secretary of the Minnan Province Committee; on his right, was the deputy secretary of the Provincial Committee, Yi Mingyang, followed by Sun Yuzhou, the Minister of Organization Department and member of the Provincial Standing Committee; and finally the secretary of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee Lee Taishi. The other leaders of Wanghai City followed in succession.

Nie Zhenbang, at this moment, stood calmly beside Li Taishi. The resolution of the Minnan Provincial Standing Committee had long been made clear to him, and it was not in his favor.

However, Nie Zhenbang seems indifferent to Chen Renqing’s scheming, with Qiao Yiren’s hint and Prime Minister Yun Bo’s words, these were the sources of his certainty. Having Qiao Yiren’s support meant getting the support of Party Secretary President Yuan. With this support, Nie Zhenbang felt relieved.

Sure enough, the subsequent attitude of the central government expressed everything clearly. Soon, the Central Organization Department officially announced a list of prospective cadres through the Hope Daily Newspaper, and Nie Zhenbang’s name was boldly included. Nie Zhenbang, currently a standing committee member of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee and the executive deputy mayor, was about to be appointed as a member, standing committee member, and deputy secretary of Wanghai Municipal Party Committee. He was further nominated as the deputy mayor and acting mayor of Wanghai City.

Of course, according to domestic system rules, only Party positions can be directly appointed, and government positions must go through elections of the People’s Congress at all levels. But everyone knows this. Under the premise that the party commands everything, these are all just formalities.

After waiting for about five minutes, a plane from Jingcheng slowly landed at Wanghai Airport. The hatch opened, and Yu Shengdong, Central Politburo member and Minister of the Central Organization Department, stepped out.

Upon setting foot on the soil of Wanghai City, Yu Shengdong felt somewhat emotional. At the same time, it deepened his understanding of Nie Zhenbang. Coming to Wanghai was requested by Party Secretary President Yuan himself. Normally, the appointment of deputy bureau-level cadres would only require a deputy minister from the Central Organization Department, which is already a considerable honor. However, President Yuan’s intention was very clear, he wanted to come in person. The purpose of which was to support the appointment of Nie Zhenbang, the only one to be announced this time, as deputy secretary and acting mayor of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee.

This filled Yu Shengdong with wonderment – truly, the heavens were generous. Based on Nie Zhenbang’s age, a thirty-year-old deputy bureau-level cadre was an unprecedented rarity. Even if he served only one term in this position, Nie Zhenbang would only be thirty-four years old after four years. Thinking of this, Yu Shengdong could no longer imagine it.

However, what Yu Shengdong didn’t know was that the shock President Yuan received was far greater than his. Elder Nan’s words didn’t directly state his thoughts, but his attitude was very clear.

Citing Gan Luo as an example, it proved that Elder Nan approved of Nie Zhenbang’s promotion to a deputy bureau-level cadre. Afterwards, Elder Nan said that as long as everything conforms to the promotion rules and procedures, there would be no fear of criticism. This was telling Yuan Kangan that Nie Zhenbang’s promotion, as long as it conformed to the promotion rules of the cadres’ appointment regulations, would not be a problem. Of course, if it were not compliant, Elder Nan would probably not be so confident. The last sentence even induced a sense of chilling determination in Yuan Kangan.

Even though Elder Nan was a political cadre, he was also a figure who emerged from war. In that chaotic era, in harsh years, even Taizu had to act on his own. It was not unusual for Elder Nan to hold a cold and ruthless aura.

Furthermore, his final quote from Taizu clearly demonstrated Elder Nan’s imposing spirit, implying that if someone in another faction objected, they should discuss it directly with him.

As a result, Yuan Kangan’s heart was strengthened. Although some voices raised doubts about Nie Zhenbang’s age during the following meetings,

Yuan Kangan responded defiantly and simply, “The promotion of Comrade Nie Zhenbang conforms to the rules. Our party is not based on seniority. The competent are promoted, and the mediocre are demoted, we appoint people on their merits. As long as anyone meets the promotion standard, they can be promoted.”

However, Nie Zhenbang’s case was simply an exception. Prior to 1995, without the leadership cadre appointment regulations, someone could be promoted three levels in one year. Now, after the introduction of the appointment regulations, anyone who wants promotion must follow the regulations step by step.

At the same time, Elder Nan’s words, thanks to the intentional spread by Yuan Kangan, spread to the ears of various families in Jingcheng. The originally controversial matters quickly fizzled out.

Both the head of the Dong family and the head of the Yang family burst into laughter when they heard this. This time, the merits that Nie Zhenbang had once done for the country were partly fulfilled.

Being promoted from the regular hall level to the vice-ministerial level is a significant leap. Once promoted to the vice-ministerial level, this signifies entry into the ranks of senior national cadres, and the chances of reaching the core are greatly increased.

As he disembarked from the plane, Chen Renqing welcomed him with a broad smile and stretched out hands. “Minister Yu Shengdong, welcome, welcome. It’s an honour for our Minan Province that Minister Yu Shengdong has personally made the trip.”

Yu Shengdong smiled back, “Secretary Chen Renqing, you’re too courteous. Choosing cadres for the organization is part of my job.”

Afterward, Yu Shengdong exchanged handshakes with Qiao Yiren, Yi Mingyang, and other officials from Wanghai City. Chen Renqing then led Yu Shengdong to the business car and the convoy headed towards the courtyard of the Wanghai City Municipal Party Committee and City Government.

Inside the grand hall of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee, there wasn’t an empty seat. All the cadres above the section level from all over Wanghai City were present.

As the grand door of the hall opened, all the cadres stood up. After all, standing before their eyes were the Minister of the Central Organization Department and the giants of the Provincial Committee; who would dare not stand up if they wanted a good future?

Yu Shengdong confidently led the way, followed half a step behind by the Provincial Secretary Chen Renqing and Governor Qiao Yiren. The other leading cadres followed in order.

Upon reaching the stage, Yu Shengdong sat in the central seat, flanked by Chen Renqing and Qiao Yiren. Following them were the cadres who were to be appointed together, including the new Municipal Discipline Inspection Secretary Jiang Huaguang, Municipal Committee Secretary-General Yi Chang, Standing Deputy Mayor Li Xiangtian, and Standing Deputy Mayor Liu Gaohua.

The Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People’s Congress, Li Taishi, served as the host of the meeting. He tapped the microphone, a habit many people have to check if it’s working.

Then, Li Taishi announced loudly, “I declare that the meeting of Wanghai City leadership cadres has officially begun. First, everyone stand for the national anthem.”

The solemn national anthem echoed in the hall. Everyone stood up and sang the anthem. After it was over, the hall erupted in enthusiastic applause. Then, after Li Taishi delivered a speech, he moved on to the main agenda, “Next, I would like to invite the Provincial Committee member and Minister of the Provincial Organization Department, Comrade Sun Yuzhou, to announce the Provincial Committee’s appointment and removal resolution.”

As Sun Yuzhou straightened his body and flipped through the information in front of him, he announced loudly, “According to the decision of the Provincial Committee, Qi Siyuan is relieved of his duty as Secretary of the Wanghai City Discipline Committee, and is appointed as Deputy Secretary of the Wanghai City Party Committee. Appoint Comrade Jiang Huaguang as a member, Standing Committee member, and Secretary of the Wanghai City Discipline Committee. Upon the resolution of the Provincial Standing Committee, Nie Zhenbang is relieved of his duty as the Executive Deputy Mayor of Wanghai City People’s Government. Nominate Comrade Li Xiangtian as the Executive Deputy Mayor of the Wanghai City People’s Government. Appoint Comrade Li Xiangtian as a member and Standing Committee member of Wanghai City Party Committee. Nominate Comrade Liu Gaohua as the Deputy Mayor of Wanghai City People’s Government. Appoint Comrade Liu Gaohua as a member and Standing Committee member of the Wanghai City Party Committee. Appoint Comrade Yi Chang as a member, Standing Committee member, and Secretary-General of the Wanghai City Party Committee.”

Following these appointments, some cadres cheered with joy, while others seemed deep in thought, showing a variety of reactions.

Then, Li Taishi continued, “Next, may I invite the member of the Politburo of the Central Committee and the Minister of the Central Organization Department, Minister Yu Shengdong, to announce the central government’s appointment and removal resolution.”

At that moment, Yu Shengdong took over the microphone, “The central government has decided to appoint Comrade Nie Zhenbang as a member, Standing Committee member, and Deputy Secretary of the Wanghai City Party Committee, and nominate him as Deputy Mayor and acting Mayor of Wanghai City.”

After the announcement, Yu Shengdong continued, “Comrades, the situation in Wanghai City has moved the heart of the Party Central Committee and the State Council. General Secretary Yuan and Prime Minister Yun Bo have both expressed their high concern. Now, Wanghai City has a lot of work to be done. The central government’s decision was made after careful consideration and research. Comrade Nie Zhenbang has strong political thinking and business capabilities. I believe that the new team of Wanghai City, led by Comrades Li Taishi and Nie Zhenbang, will be able to overcome the difficulties. And lead the two million people of Wanghai City towards a more brilliant future.”

This statement made Chen Renqing’s face twitch. The central government was really pulling out all the stops to support Nie Zhenbang. With Yu Shengdong saying this, surely all the cadres in Wanghai City, and even in the province, would weigh and consider it. This was a truly compelling argument.

Then, speeches were given by the Provincial Party Secretary Chen Renqing, Governor Qiao Yiren, Deputy Party Secretary Yi Mingyang, and by Nie Zhenbang on behalf of the newly appointed officials.

After Li Taishi declared the meeting adjourned, he immediately went over to Yu Shengdong with Nie Zhenbang.

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