Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1048 - Chapter 1048 Chapter 1004 Secretary Nies Hint

Chapter 1048: Chapter 1004: Secretary Nie’s Hint Chapter 1048: Chapter 1004: Secretary Nie’s Hint With Li Laibao’s departure, Hong Feng had already stepped forward to greet them, followed by Xu Hongzhuan, the Provincial Party Committee Secretary-General, who walked in from outside.

Nie Zhenbang greeted them with a smile and arranged for both to sit down, saying with a smile, “Comrade Hongzhuan, please take a seat.”

As he spoke, Nie Zhenbang looked at Hong Feng and said, “Hong, you sit too.”

After Hong Feng and Xu Hongzhuan had both taken their seats, Nie Zhenbang said with a smile, “Comrade Hongzhuan, you’ll need to worry about the schedule for the next few days in Chunan Province. Tonight, Secretary Hu Yanbo of Chunan Province and I have a dinner engagement. Don’t arrange any work for me this evening.”

Listening to Nie Zhenbang’s words, Xu Hongzhuan also replied with a smile, “I will definitely follow the instructions of the Secretary. This time over, the comrades from the provincial office are saying that our Hongjiang River has gained great prestige.”

In response to Xu Hongzhuan’s words, Nie Zhenbang chuckled and was not too moved. However, this time, Chunan Province had indeed shown great face. The Executive Vice Governor personally came to the airport to meet them, and the arrangements for the hotel and seating at the event all reflected Chunan Province’s preferential treatment of Hongjiang River.

His gaze swept over Hong Feng and Xu Hongzhuan, who had now become his core and trustworthy subordinates. His own career path had been one of accumulating connections. Why could those central leaders become the backbone of various families and the steadying needle after retirement? The most important reason was their network of contacts. Others had students and former officials all over the country. As long as they hadn’t passed away, they had influence. Now, he was following that same path.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was also considering giving some guidance. One relies on oneself on the road of officialdom, but one also cannot do without the hints and promotions from superiors. As for how to really proceed, that was a matter of personal realization. This was also why, within the same faction, some were closer and some were distant, some ranked higher and some lower.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang said to the two, “Chunan Province, it seems Secretary Hu Yanbo is the one seeking favors.”

The words of Secretary Nie excited Xu Hongzhuan and Hong Feng greatly. Secretary Nie’s words were filled with hints.

Especially for Xu Hongzhuan, at this moment, Secretary Nie’s words undoubtedly treated him as a true core subordinate.

Even though he still might not be as important as Chen Le in Secretary Nie’s heart, the difference was probably marginal.

Xu Hongzhuan himself was also one of the high-level officials in the provincial party committee and had some understanding of provincial ministerial affairs. For someone like Hu Yanbo to be so courteous, even humbling himself to curry favor, it was an indication. Hu Yanbo, after all, was likely seeking further advancement in his career.

After all, with Hu Yanbo’s status, while he might not have everything at his command, he was at least in a position of having no major lacks. Today, the only thing that could stir Hu Yanbo’s interest was power.

Thinking this, Xu Hongzhuan had mostly understood. Looking across the country, at the provincial and ministerial level, only Secretary Nie had this level of confidence.

On the side, although Hong Feng was also deep in thought, his insights were not as profound due to his lower position; he still seemed somewhat perplexed after long consideration.

Seeing this, Nie Zhenbang sighed inwardly–Hong Feng was still a bit too green. There were too few true once-in-a-generation talents in this world.

Then, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Comrade Hongzhuan, tell me, do you have any thoughts?”

Xu Hongzhuan, now excited, looked at Nie Zhenbang and nodded slightly, “Secretary Nie, let me try to share my thoughts. If I say anything incorrect, please correct me, Secretary Nie.”

After a moment of reflection, Xu Hongzhuan continued, “Secretary Nie, I think, for Hu Yanbo to make such a gesture of goodwill, his ultimate goal is likely to obtain your support. With Hu Yanbo’s current position, advancing further might be difficult. He has already served two terms as the main leader of Chunan Province. It can be said that Hu Yanbo has little room left for advancement. Considering his age, if he doesn’t progress further in the next term, he won’t have any opportunity afterwards.”

Nie Zhenbang nodded. Xu Hongzhuan couldn’t possibly have a clear understanding of the central factions’ affairs, nor could he, at the present time, claim to have a total grasp of them. All the more so for Xu Hongzhuan–it wasn’t a matter of capability but rather a question of vision and the circles one moved in.

Following that, Nie Zhenbang expressed his approval, “Comrade Hongzhuan’s words have depth. Although not entirely clear, you are not far off the mark.”

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“Let me put it this way,” Hu Yanbo’s politeness isn’t done for the sake of my face, Nie Zhenbang, but rather for the influence I have behind me. Hu Yanbo is ambitious and has grand designs. However, you must also understand that resources are finite within any faction, and it’s impossible to pour all the resources into just one person. Compared to others, Hu Yanbo’s advantage isn’t particularly obvious. It’s quite normal for him not to be held in high regard within his own faction. Therefore, Hu Yanbo is eager to find external support to help him advance further. That’s also the root of Hu Yanbo’s courteousness,” said Nie Zhenbang.

The conversation came to an abrupt halt at this point. Nie Zhenbang didn’t reveal anything more. Some things aren’t about one’s unwillingness to speak, but rather, for people like Xu Hongzhuan or Hong Feng who rose from humble beginnings, although Xu Hongzhuan might already be considered a significant figure in Hongjiang River, on the national stage, Xu Hongzhuan was still rather green.

In Chunan Province, the Zhou family territory had long been established, and the Zhou family patriarch’s death after Zhou Chen marked the decline of the Zhou family. Thereafter, the Zhou family aligned with the Li faction, and it was during that time that Hu Yanbo drew closer, relying on the Li faction. It’s not to say that Hu Yanbo could hold the top position in Chunan Province; much of his influence was still rooted in the Zhou family’s foundation in Chunan Province.

Yet, advancing further would also be quite unlikely. The Li family could not afford to skew such vital resources towards Hu Yanbo.

Therefore, the current polite and grand gestures from Hu Yanbo can be explained by the fact that Nie Zhenbang’s current operations are connected with both President Qiao and President Mu. A glance at Nie Zhenbang’s resume is enough to make anyone envious, jealous, or even hateful.

Throughout the country, there’s no one with a fate as auspicious as Nie Zhenbang’s, from President Yuan previously to Director Shen afterward, both of whom held Nie Zhenbang in high regard. And that’s not to mention the core members of this term’s Jiuding ranking. Both President Qiao, ranked number one, and President Mu, ranked number three, were once Nie Zhenbang’s superior leaders. Such opportunities are not something everyone has.

Therefore, it’s clear to anyone with discernment that Nie Zhenbang no longer requires the patronage of the Nie family, and in fact, it’s the other way round now; it’s the Nie family that might need Nie Zhenbang’s support. Nie Zhenbang’s future is surely bright, allowing the Nie family’s resources to be directed toward others.

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Around seven in the evening, in fact, not yet seven, Hong entered from outside, reporting, “Secretary Nie, Governor Li from Chunan Province has arrived.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang closed the file he was holding. He stood up, walked out of the room, where Li Laibao was already standing at the door. Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Governor Li, to have you come to meet me personally, I really feel sorry.”

At this moment, Li Laibao was exceedingly polite, employing the same courtesy he had shown to Hu Yanbo. Li Laibao was no fool. Although Nie Zhenbang was merely the Secretary of Hongjiang River, given the level of politeness Hu Yanbo had shown, Li himself had to be even more cautious and respectful, treating Nie Zhenbang with the same, if not greater, courtesy.

Li Laibao’s demeanor was excellently controlled, fully conveying respect for a leader. Smiling, he said, “Secretary Nie, you are being modest. Secretary Nie, the banquet tonight is arranged by our Secretary Hu at the Chu Royal Palace in Chunan Film City. Shall we head over now, if you’re not otherwise occupied?”

Downstairs, a black Audi A6 from the Chunan Provincial Party Committee was already parked nearby. The distance between the Chunan International Convention and Exhibition Center and the Chu Royal Palace is not far.

Chunan Province’s television is a major trump card. Chunan Film City and the International Convention and Exhibition Center are in the same district. Hence, going from the Jingtian International Hotel to the Chu Royal Palace is simply a stone’s throw away.

The entire Chu Royal Palace covers a vast area, a whole hundred acres. Within Changxing City, an ancient architectural complex has been artificially created.

Inside the Chu Royal Palace. There are no skyscrapers, all buildings are ancient-style, with pavilions, towers, palaces, halls, and attic buildings, coupled with artificial mountains, flowing waters, and ponds. Stepping into the Chu Royal Palace is like travelling back to ancient times.

The most revered and luxurious spot in the Chu Royal Palace must be the palace named after it within the Chu Royal Palace Restaurant. A palace entitled with the name of the Chu Royal Palace naturally exudes extraordinary elegance.

According to the constructors’ intent, the Chu Royal Palace is a one hundred percent historically accurate reconstruction of the ancient Chu Royal Palace.

Under the lead of the greeter, Nie Zhenbang and Li Laibao one after another arrived at the entrance of the Chu Royal Palace. At the steps of the palace, a man around fifty-eight years old stood waiting. Upon seeing Nie Zhenbang, the man already wore an approachable smile and came forward with a hearty laugh, saying, “Brother Zhenbang, it’s really negligent of me.”

This person is none other than the top leader of Chunan Province–Hu Yanbo.

To the naked eye, Hu Yanbo appeared impressive with thick eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an air of righteousness. As the undisputed top leader in Chunan Province, Hu Yanbo naturally carried an extraordinary presence.

After a moment’s thought, Nie Zhenbang also responded with a smile, “Brother, you’re too polite. Currently, it’s a busy time for Chunan Province, and as host, you must be overwhelmed with tasks, big and small. To take time out of your busy schedule to accommodate me is truly more than I deserve.”

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