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Chapter 962: Chapter 918: Provincial Party Committee Meeting on Theoretical Issues

Chapter 962 -918: Provincial Party Committee Meeting on Theoretical Issues

The Hongjiang Provincial Committee’s guesthouse was located just behind the Red River Hotel. Passing through a small gate, one would enter an unexpectedly serene area where the shade of green trees loomed over winding pebble-strewn paths set among clusters of vibrant flowers. Clearly, the landscape had been thoughtfully designed.

Since the establishment of the PRC, the Hongjiang Provincial Committee had been based here, and although the buildings had been renovated and rebuilt since, the well-established greenery testified to a rich historical heritage.

“Secretary, currently there are eight courtyards in the provincial committee’s guesthouse. We have arranged Courtyard No. 1 for you. On ordinary days, after work, you can take a walk in the garden, do some exercises, and by turning left from here, it’s less than three hundred meters to reach the provincial committee building,” Xu Hongzhuan was very familiar with the place and gave a detailed introduction.

Stepping into Courtyard No. 1, through the main entrance lay a small yard about a hundred square meters in size, with a two-story Suzhou-style building. Opening the door revealed a long entryway.

The interior decoration was quite modern, while the furnishings all carried an antique charm. Standing next to Nie Zhenbang, Xu Hongzhuan half-turned and said, “Secretary, for the time being, we’ll have to impose on you a bit. The family members of Comrade Zhang Tianyue in the provincial committee’s residential area are yet to move out. Please tell me if there’s anything that needs adjusting or changing, and I will immediately arrange for someone to take care of it.”

Xu Hongzhuan had to tread carefully. The former Secretary Zhang Tianyue had fallen ill suddenly, throwing his family into disarray and urgency. Busy tending to Zhang Tianyue, no one was concerned about vacating the house.

Now, even though Zhang Tianyue had officially retired from his duties in Hongjiang, Xu Hongzhuan didn’t dare to urge the family to move. On one hand, Zhang Tianyue’s son, Zhang Zhiqiang, was also holding an office in Hongjiang. Though only the mayor of Yuanzhou City, the Zhang family still carried weight in Hongjiang.

Even without this situation, Xu Hongzhuan wouldn’t urge them to hurry; after all, he was promoted by Zhang Tianyue. To do such a thing would give the impression of being ungrateful. At Xu’s level, reputation mattered a great deal.

Nie Zhenbang wouldn’t urge them either, nor would Xu dare to let Secretary Nie do so. Such matters were delicate; if Nie were to push, it would surely leave a negative impression on the minds of the Hongjiang officials, suggesting he was intolerant. Thus, Nie’s accommodation had to be temporarily arranged in the provincial committee’s guesthouse.

Nie Zhenbang nodded. The conditions of Courtyard No. 1 were excellent. After all, it served mainly as a reception for central leaders and was surely well-maintained by dedicated personnel.

Hearing Xu Hongzhuan’s description, Nie Zhenbang waved off the suggestion, “There’s no need for any changes. I think the conditions here are quite nice. Also, with regard to the residential area of the provincial committee, don’t urge them to move. Secretary Zhang Tianyue’s illness is a heavy blow to his family. At this time, let’s not create any trouble that could unsettle Comrade Zhang and hinder his recovery. You don’t need to worry about my side; my spouse will be arriving in a few days, and she will see to the accommodation arrangements.”

This time, with Dong Wan and Li Lixue returning to live in the country, Nie Zhenbang naturally wouldn’t stay inside the provincial committee compound. There were too many prying eyes in the large yard, and it affected one’s privacy too greatly. Living outside would be far more comfortable.

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Moreover, residing outside had its benefits, allowing one to maintain independence and an aura of mystique, leaving other comrades at the provincial committee unable to fathom one’s movements.

Relieved by Nie Zhenbang’s words, Xu Hongzhuan internally sighed with relief. At this moment, Xu’s biggest fear was that Secretary Nie would insist on arranging the residential area, in which case, Xu would inevitably be the one to take the blame, unable to openly state that the secretary had made the request. As the secretary-general of the provincial committee, though his position appeared powerful and close to the leadership, the real issue was that if the leaders didn’t confide in Xu, his position would be difficult to maintain.

Then Xu Hongzhuan nodded and said, “We’ll follow your arrangements, Secretary. After your wife arrives, please let us know if it would be helpful to have some staff assist her.”

Nie Zhenbang dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand, “No need for that. My wife’s elder brother has connections in Hongjiang. They will help with the arrangements. You don’t have to worry about these matters, Comrade Hongzhuan.”

Nie Zhenbang’s statement delighted Xu Hongzhuan. Being addressed as ‘Comrade Hongzhuan’ was a significant sign—indicating that, at this moment, Secretary Nie was pleased with and approving of his work. However, it also made Xu more cautious to know that the wife’s brother had connections in Hongjiang; it was an important piece of information.

While Xu Hongzhuan was contemplating this, Nie Zhenbang spoke up, “Secretary-General Xu, let’s do this: notify all members of the provincial committee. Tomorrow morning at nine, we will hold a provincial committee working meeting in the large conference room of the provincial committee building.”

Nie Zhenbang had long planned for this so-called “substantive discussion meeting.” It was a strategy he had prepared, and it was also a breakthrough point for initiating his work on the Hongjiang River.

The so-called substantive discussion meeting is a unique kind of meeting in Huaxia, where the decision-makers of various political parties, government agencies, military organizations, enterprises, and institutions discuss the organizational structure’s overall strategy or a specific task from political, ideological, policy, and theoretical aspects to reach a consensus, create theories, formulate guidelines, propose programs, and establish principles.

If it were just the standing committee of the provincial committee, on one hand, there would be too much resistance—other standing committee members might not necessarily cater to him. On the other hand, the impact would be too small, insufficient to cause a sensation. Now, the scale was just right, neither a meeting of leaders from the entire province nor too insignificant, including the Hongjiang Provincial Committee’s forty-five members, covering both the current and previous standing committees as well as heads from several major bureaus and cities. This scope was definitely feasible.

Regarding this, Xu Hongzhuan showed no surprise but took very cautious notes. Afterwards, under Xu Hongzhuan’s leadership, they went to the provincial committee building, checked out the office, and Nie Zhenbang suggested a few minor detail adjustments. After that, it was basically approved. Zhang Tianyue’s office opted for a simple decoration approach and was not very large, about eighty square meters, which pleased Nie Zhenbang. Since there was no need for renovations, Nie Zhenbang naturally wouldn’t make a fuss.

The next morning at eight o’clock.

This was Nie Zhenbang’s first official day at work after taking up the position as the new head of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee, arriving at roughly seven fifty.

Upon entering, he saw Xu Hongzhuan already there, the office had been cleaned, windows opened. On the desk, a brand-new steaming teacup.

Seeing Nie Zhenbang enter, Xu Hongzhuan smiled and said, “Secretary, I have brewed you a cup of Biluochun tea; I’m not sure if it suits your taste. Additionally, the office here has recommended a few secretary candidates for you, the information is all on the desk. If you have any instructions for the agenda in the next few days, I will arrange them.”

For the selection of secretaries, Nie Zhenbang was not in a hurry. He didn’t plan to venture out in the next few days, and taking the time to understand more of the situation would certainly be beneficial. Nie Zhenbang was mentally prepared before coming to Hongjiang; it was a job that required meticulous slow labor.

Nie Zhenbang nodded, satisfied with Xu Hongzhuan’s work so far, and then smiled, “No need to schedule anything for now. I’ll get to know the situation these next few days. When it’s time, we can head to the meeting room.”

The provincial committee’s large meeting room was located on the top floor of the provincial committee building. The offices of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and the Hongjiang Provincial Government were not located together; the two agencies were on the same street but about four to five hundred meters apart, with the Hongjiang Provincial People’s Congress in between. However, the residential areas where their families lived were connected.

The Hongjiang Provincial Committee building was newly built in the early 1990s with gray granite exteriors. Climbing plants like ivy covered the walls on both sides. There was no trendy large plaza or fountain in front of the building; a main road led directly to the provincial committee building from the main entrance.

The building was eight stories high, with the office of the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the provincial committee inspection office, among others, located on the seventh floor. Only half of the eighth floor was built up, which housed the provincial committee’s large meeting room. Outside the meeting room was a terrace, now transformed into a rooftop garden where leaders could breathe fresh air and relax during meeting breaks.

When Nie Zhenbang arrived at the entrance of the large meeting room on the eighth floor, the time was exactly nine o’clock. As the primary official, such punctuality added to his authoritative demeanor.

Upon opening the door, the layout of the meeting room was a U-shape, with the chairman’s podium located at the opening of the U. The U-shaped seating was divided into inner and outer circles. The forty-five committee members fit comfortably.

As Secretary Nie entered, everyone in the room stood up. Nie Zhenbang took his seat at the center with a smile, Governor Liu Yong to his left, and Wen Baogui, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Committee, to his right. Next to Liu Yong sat Chen Le, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, and beside Wen Baogui was He Yusheng, the Executive Deputy Governor. This seating arrangement seemed a bit peculiar, but that was the internal ranking within the standing committee.

Once seated, Nie Zhenbang immediately smiled and said, “Today, I’ve brought everyone together for this substantive discussion meeting to discuss our future development plans for Hongjiang together.”

“Our Hongjiang Province, with its excellent revolutionary tradition, is an old revolutionary base. However, in recent years, Hongjiang’s economic development and construction have clearly lagged behind. We, as the leading figures of Hongjiang Province, have a heavy responsibility and a long journey ahead.”

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