Chapter 157: Press The Palace_1
Translator: 549690339
Li County Party Committee Office Building
The small eting room next to the County Party Secretary’s office on the third floor is where the Standing Committee etings take place.
Originally, this was just a routine Standing Committee eting that took place every half a month. However, due to the major reshuffling of the standing committee of the Li County Party Committee, this eting also represents the first Standing Committee eting of the new leadership team of Li County. The significance was extraordinary and naturally drew many watchful eyes. More importantly, the unresolved positions of several directors of county-level agencies were likely to be resolved at this Standing Committee eting. Matters that directly affected their personal interests were the real focus of Li County officials.
At this mont, even though it was just past eight o’clock, Nie Zhenbang was already sitting in Zhang Chubin’s office, which used to be Mo Zhihai’s. However, after Zhang Chubin moved in, he had made slight adjustnts to the room’s decorations and set-up, which Nie Zhenbang noticed. Not many changes had been made; the main design of the room remained the sa, with so minor adjustnts, a norm in the bureaucratic field.
From this, Nie Zhenbang deduced that Zhang Chubin was a pragmatic person. Standing in this office again, Nie Zhenbang felt so nostalgia and seed again to visualize the scenes where he had had disagreents with Mo Zhihai.
“What, does Zhenbang feel a sense of familiarity? Back then, I heard everything when you were arguing with Mo Zhihai. Hehe, you must be feeling emotional now.” Zhang Chubin poured Nie Zhenbang a cup of green tea and began to converse with a laugh.
Nie Zhenbang froze for a mont before understanding. Back then, Zhang Chubin’s office was right across from Mo Zhihai’s. Given the close proximity and his not-so-low voice at the ti, it was normal for him to hear everything. Now that Zhang Chubin ntioned it, Nie Zhenbang felt sowhat embarrassed. He laughed and said, “Secretary, let’s not bring up the past issues. Secretary Zhang, this ti I ca mainly to communicate with you about a few issues in advance. This is the nominee list for the heads of county-level agencies. I want to know your opinion.”
While he was talking, Nie Zhenbang handed the docunt he was holding to Zhang Chubin. Receiving the docunt, Zhang Chubin only took a brief look and then put it down, saying, “Zhenbang, you can decide on this matter. I have no opinions. Other than this, are there any other issues?”
The issue of the head of the county-level agency was sothing that Zhang Chubin had earlier agreed to. He would leave everything entirely up to Nie Zhenbang. At this point, Zhang Chubin certainly would not go against this arrangent. Even if Zhang Chubin had other plans in the future, it would be a matter for the future. At least, he will not do so now.
As for the candidate for the position of the head of the county-level agencies, Nie Zhenbang was not surprised. After collecting his thoughts, he set the docunt aside and said, “Secretary Zhang, regarding the matter of the Public Security Bureau, I have so differing opinions that I would like to discuss with you.”
Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang, Zhang Chubin’s heart skipped a beat. This Nie Zhenbang was no simple character; he was ready to move against Zhao Kunlun so quickly.
Zhang Chubin had heard about the incident where Zhao Kunlun, along with Mo Zhihai, had attempted to overthrow Nie Zhenbang and Chen Le. Zhao Kunlun was quite arrogant. As the Party Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, concurrently serving as the Chief of Public Security and holding real power, he enjoyed treatnt at the level of a division head. All these made Zhao Kunlun rather conceited and not considerate of other officials.
Zhang Chubin had anticipated that Nie Zhenbang would make a move against Zhao Kunlun. After all, as the greatest contributor to the recent achievent, there must be so response regarding Chen Le. The most direct and best way would be to let Chen Le succeed as the Chief of Public Security.
However, Zhang Chubin didn’t expect that Nie Zhenbang would act so quickly, planning to propose it during the first Standing Committee eting.
Neither of them were newcors to the officialdom. Nie Zhenbang had chosen to communicate with him before the Standing Committee eting, and Zhang Chubin would certainly not consider this just a casual chat.
Zhang Chubin paused for a mont before slowly saying, “What is it, Zhenbang? Do tell if you have any ideas. You don’t have anything to fear here. It’s a place for openly speaking out.”
Nie Zhenbang imdiately nodded and said, “Secretary Zhang, although there are instances where the Party Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee concurrently serves as the Chief of Public Security in other places, I think Comrade Zhao Kunlun is sowhat lacking in energy. The recent labor dispute at the construction site is a pri example. Furthermore, Comrade Zhao Kunlun, after all, is the Party Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, the third top-ranking leader in our Li County Party Committee. As a veteran, he is still at the frontline of public security work. I just think it isn’t quite suitable. Comrade Chen Le, being young and vigorous and professionally trained, is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for the Public Security Chief post. What are your thoughts, Secretary Zhang?”
Zhang Chubin was at this mont also deep in thought. Chen Le was one of Nie Zhenbang’s people, a conclusion that was already established. To make Zhao Kunlun give up his position as head of the Public Security Bureau, given ti, as long as Chen Le secures his foothold, it would be equivalent to clipping Zhao Kun’s wings. This was not necessarily a bad thing for Lixian. But Zhang Chubin was reluctant to give Nie Zhenbang this advantage. At present, Zhang Chubin was also short of suitable candidates from his side in the Public Security Bureau.
After a while, Zhang Chubin nodded and said, “I think it’s feasible, Zhenbang, you could bring up this issue at the Party Standing Committee eting for everyone’s discussion.”
At this mont, Zhang Chubin had made up his mind. First, he would clip Zhao Kunlun’s wings, and he believed that when the ti ca, Nie Zhenbang would not begrudge him a position as deputy director.
With the passage of ti, the newly-appointed mbers of the Standing Committee had all taken their seats in the eting room. As nine o’clock approached, Nie Zhenbang walked into the room with a smile, closely followed, less than a ter behind, by Zhang Chubin who also wore a smile.
Sitting to the left of Zhang Chubin for the first ti, at the head of this oval conference table, Nie Zhenbang felt sowhat montous.
In contrast to the habits of city committee leaders, Zhang Chubin didn’t cough or tap the table when he spoke. However, he liked to rest his hands on the table, with his hands cupped together as if raising his arms, when he was speaking, or preparing to speak.
After a quick glance at everyone, Zhang Chubin spoke in a low and gentle tone, “Comrades, this ti, many things have happened in Lixian, resulting in major adjustnts within the county committee leadership team including the addition of many new faces. The new county committee must bring forth a new atmosphere. I hope that a good beginning can start from this standing committee eting.”
Zhang Chubin had such distinctive speaking style. His manner and tone were very soothing, and his voice was not very loud, yet it gave people a sense of refreshing comfort.
A pause, then Zhang Chubin continued, “Our first item of business is the appointnt of leaders in the county’s departnts and agencies. Let’s invite Director Nie to make a nomination first.”
In Huaxia’s officialdom, it isn’t uncommon for the mayor of the county governnt to nominate the heads of various county departnts and agencies. Zhang Chubin’s suggestion was, therefore, not unreasonable. However, it is usually the case that the organization departnt conducts an assessnt before finalizing the candidates. The sudden change of rules left so standing committee mbers feeling a bit unaccustod.
Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Over the past few days, I have visited several of the county’s departnts and agencies, and have a rough idea of the situation. Since Secretary Zhang suggested it, I will throw out so nas and then ask Minister Xie from the Organization Departnt to carry out an assessnt. For the Construction Departnt, I recomnd comrade Xiong Jianming. Taking all aspects into consideration, Comrade Xiong Jianming is quite well-suited… Finally, for the position of the director of the Health Departnt, I suggest comrade Huang Chengbiao. Comrade Huang Chengbiao is currently the head of Li County People’s Hospital and is also a mber of the party group of the deputy director of the Health Departnt. He is a well-known doctor in the area- such a specialized cadres are rare in the history of Lixian. I believe that under the leadership of comrade Huang Chengbiao, the Health Departnt will do well.”
In one fell swoop, Nie Zhenbang nad four candidates, which shocked everyone. However, many people saw through it, this must have been sothing Secretary Zhang and Director Nie had already agreed upon. Otherwise, Zhang Chubin wouldn’t have allowed Nie Zhenbang to be so brazen.
At this mont, after taking a sip of tea, Nie Zhenbang continued: “Additionally, I have a suggestion regarding Secretary Zhao Kunlun. Comrade Chen Le of the county Public Security Bureau is a bachelor’s degree graduate of Police University who has also worked at the grassroots level for many years gaining substantial experience. I believe we should use him more effectively. I suggest considering appointing Chen Le as the director of the county’s Public Security Bureau.”
After a pause, no matter how dark Zhao Kunlun’s face was, Nie Zhenbang continued on the topic, “Secretary Zhao has reached the age of fifty this year, and still holds steadfastly to his front-line position. Such spirit indeed deserves our admiration. However, as the younger generation is also rising, I think Secretary Zhao can let go of so burdens and give younger comrades more opportunities. Of course, to avoid mistakes by young comrades, isn’t Secretary Zhao still watching their backs? Secretary Zhao, what do you think?”
As soon as these words were out, everyone was stunned again. You see, the Public Security Bureau did not appoint Zhao Kunlun as acting head because there was no suitable person. If it was under such circumstances, it would have been acceptable. But in the case of Lixian, Zhao Kunlun has always been holding the position of the head of the Public Security Bureau. In fact, Zhao Kunlun was first appointed as the head, and then promoted as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee. Nie Zhenbang’s words were equivalent to outrightly attempting to snatch the position of the Bureau Chief from Zhao Kunlun. To put it bluntly, this was a palace coup.
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