Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1011 - Chapter 1011 Chapter 967 The two sessions of Hongjiang River

Chapter 1011: Chapter 967: The two sessions of Hongjiang River Chapter 1011: Chapter 967: The two sessions of Hongjiang River Fang Maotang’s words caused Liu Yong’s expression to darken, as natural dissatisfaction welled up within him. Originally, Liu Yong had come with the hope that the old master would take a stand for him. After all, the old master was once one of the “Nine Tripods,” and moreover, had held a very high rank, being the number four leader within the Party. Though retired, his prestige remained intact. Both Director Shen and the current Comrade Qiao Yiren would, to a greater or lesser degree, show him some respect.

However, now that the old master had spoken like this, urging him to step back, the message was crystal clear – he hoped Liu Yong wouldn’t allow his relationship with Nie Zhenbang to sour.

After pondering for a moment, Liu Yong nodded his head, choosing not to express his discontent. He understood this much restraint. The old master valued him because of their past connection, a man who remembered old loyalties. However, if Liu Yong truly believed that this bond allowed him to act recklessly, sooner or later, that old connection would be utterly depleted.

Therefore, at this moment, Liu Yong nodded and said, “Uncle Mao, I understand.”

His words were succinct and direct, clearly conveying his understanding. Liu Yong’s response was decisively brisk, without a trace of hesitation.

This reaction pleased Fang Maotang greatly, who then nodded and said, “Hmm, that’s good. I’m glad you think this way. In a few days, I will stay in Hongjiang for a while. Being old, I’m starting to feel the decline in my health, and find myself increasingly nostalgic for the scenery of the Hongjiang River.”

These words took Liu Yong by surprise, but after a moment, his face showed delight. Uncle Mao’s unexpected remarks made Liu Yong think that maybe he wouldn’t have to back down after all, and instead, they sparked a new sense of anticipation. At such a critical moment, with the old master planning a stay in Hongjiang, and coincidentally right when the Hongjiang congresses were about to convene, it was impossible for Liu Yong to believe there wasn’t some implication to it.

Returning to his senses, Liu Yong replied with great respect, “Uncle Mao, I warmly welcome your visit.”

…

The decisions from above were carried out swiftly. The day after Liu Yong’s visit with Fang Maotang, the Central Organization Department officially posted the proposed personnel changes on the websites of “Masses Daily” and “Hope Daily.”

The announcements were divided into two parts – the first was the dismissals. At the top of that list was Liu Yong, who was to be relieved of his posts as the deputy secretary and member of the standing committee of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee.

Following that, there was the removal of Qin Guanghan from his role as the head of the Organization Department of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee, with another appointment pending.

Thirdly, Li Wei was to be relieved from his duties as the head of the Propaganda Department of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee, with another appointment in store.

Party matters were clear to everyone: subordinates must obey their superiors, which was both necessary and indisputable. In these circumstances, no one dared to play tricks, for to do so would mean singing a different tune than the leadership.

In addition, Comrade Qin Guanghan was proposed to be the full-time deputy secretary of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee. Li Wei was to assume the role of head of the Organization Department of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee. For the position of head of the Propaganda Department, it was to be filled by an outside candidate: Wei Lin, the head of the News Review Group of the News Bureau, a vertical unit under the Central Propaganda Department (holding the rank of a hall level reviewer), was proposed to be a member, standing committee member, and head of the Propaganda Department of the Hongjiang Provincial Committee.

Wei Lin, previously a hall level official and working in the propaganda field, adjusted to the position in Hongjiang as the head of the Propaganda Department, which involved a promotion by half a rank to a deputy ministerial level, was a natural development.

Inside the Organization Department Building at the Central level, in Wang Suzhou’s office.

In the reception area, Liu Yong sat upright on the sofa. Next to him, Wang Suzhou personally served a cup of hot tea and sat down, smiling as he said, “Director Liu, this time, I especially asked you to come over mainly to talk about Hongjiang’s issues.”

As his words landed, Liu Yong replied with great respect, “Minister Suzhou, please rest assured, and I assure the organization as well. The entire Hongjiang Provincial Committee, from top to bottom, will unite around Secretary Nie, work together with a common purpose, seek development proactively and pragmatically, and earnestly do all of Hongjiang’s work well. We will not cause trouble for our superiors, and we will not smear the organization.”

Liu Yong’s words sounded quite reasonable, but to Wang Suzhou, this was nothing more than the usual empty platitudes and official jargon.

Looking at Liu Yong, Wang Suzhou chuckled, “Comrade Liu Yong’s consciousness is quite commendable. This is something the organization still trusts greatly. The main reason to talk to you this time is about the personnel adjustments in the Hongjiang Provincial Committee. This is all in the interest of the central government’s overall strategy. In the process of this adjustment, it’s inevitable that some comrades may have their thoughts, some may not get their heads around it completely. On this matter, you and Comrade Zhenbang must do a thorough job, ensuring the smooth progress of the upcoming ‘Two Meetings’ at all costs.”

These words were speaking to the matter at hand and served as a reminder to Liu Yong and other cadres in Hongjiang Province. The reshuffle in Hongjiang was for the greater good; if anyone felt dissatisfied and tried to take covert actions against the central government’s decisions, the nature of such actions would be quite malignant. Naturally, the top levels would have their arrangements in place then.

Liu Yong understood this very clearly. Whenever the ‘Two Meetings’ came around, especially when important personnel changes were involved, the higher-ups would always have such instructions. To comply with the overall strategy and follow the Party wholeheartedly was beyond doubt.

If there was a lack of organizational discipline, wouldn’t that be total chaos? As a high-ranking official, Liu Yong was very clear on this point. If there was a bottom line, this would definitely be it–something that the top echelons would not allow anyone to cross.

Even Liu Yong, or even Fang Maotang, would not dare to take this matter lightly. Privately, before a decision was formalized, there could be opinions and room for change. However, once a decision was made, there was no possibility of altering it.

Thinking about this, Liu Yong nodded and said, “Minister Suzhou, please rest assured, I guarantee with my Party principle that the cadres of the Hongjiang Province will resolutely follow the organization’s arrangements and will be politically aware and considerate of the bigger picture.”

…

Nie Zhenbang and Liu Yong did not stay in Jingcheng for too long. The Hongjiang ‘Two Meetings’ were about to commence, and both of them needed to be in Hongjiang for that.

Wen Baogui was in good spirits at this moment. After a lifetime in politics, he had finally gone from being a long-term subordinate to a head, crossing the threshold of a full ministerial level after five or six years.

“Secretary Nie, Director Liu. Welcome back with a full load of achievements,” Wen Baogui said with a smile, his tone very humble and sincere.

Nie Zhenbang was all smiles at that moment. This trip to Jingcheng had indeed been bountiful for him. The foundation laying of the Red River Building project signified a significant leap forward for Hongjiang Province in regards to running departments. More importantly, the personnel adjustments in the Hongjiang Provincial Committee and the strong support from the central government had left Nie Zhenbang very content.

Nodding slightly, Nie Zhenbang replied, “Comrade Baogui, you’ve been working hard these past few days.”

A flattered expression crossed Wen Baogui’s face as he smiled and said, “Secretary Nie, you are too polite. It’s all part of my duty.”

Beside him, Liu Yong’s expression was unpleased. He coughed lightly, looking at Nie Zhenbang and said, “Secretary Nie, I think we should head back to the Provincial Committee first. With the ‘Two Meetings’ imminent, we should start with a committee meeting to unify our thoughts.”

Liu Yong’s words caused a slightly different change in everyone’s expressions. Wen Baogui seemed thoughtful, yet he adopted a look of eager openness to learn. As an old hand, Wen Baogui knew all too well that especially in times like these, one must maintain a low profile and exercise extreme caution. Capsizing in the gutter was not uncommon.

A few places away from Wen Baogui, the Executive Vice Governor He Yusheng’s face looked rather ugly. He had not expected, really had not anticipated, that a trip by Nie Zhenbang and Liu Yong to Jingcheng could lead to so many changes. Not only had his own hopes of advancement been dashed, but the other personnel changes in the Provincial Committee were also substantial.

Now, listening to Liu Yong’s words, He’s brows furrowed even more. If He Yusheng had held out a glimmer of hope before Liu Yong’s return, hoping for a turnaround, then hearing Liu Yong’s words now, he had completely despaired.

Nie Zhenbang nodded in great satisfaction. The current mindset and actions of Liu Yong were very pleasing to Nie Zhenbang. Nie Zhenbang was well aware that the current situation was not something Liu Yong could influence. The issues in Hongjiang were not greatly debated at the upper levels. Hongjiang was neither a remote area nor an economically developed one, nor was it a critical location. This naturally left a space for Nie Zhenbang to maneuver, which was also why the issues in Hongjiang were resolved so swiftly.

And now, with Liu Yong saying so, it was clear that Liu Yong had expressed his clear support for the decisions from above. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to NovelFire.net to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)