Reborn as a Noble s Son

Chapter 760: Chapter 716 Pan Jianzhang’s Thoughts_1
 

“‘Bam, bam!’

Outside the door, two knocks were heard, followed by Li Jupeng, the chief secretary, walking in. As the secretary to Nie Zhenbang, and also someone who had been following him since his tenure in Wanghai City, in today’s Bashu Province, Governor Nie’s number one confidant was Li Jupeng.

At this moment, Chief Secretary Li naturally didn’t need any introduction. Walking up to Nie Zhenbang, he bent down and said, ‘Governor, Governor Pan has arrived. He says he wants to report on some work to you.’

The voice wasn’t loud, but everyone present could hear it clearly. Tang Bingquan and Lu Chengdong on the nearby sofa understood naturally. The governor was about to see off his guests.

Immediately, Tang Bingquan stood up. Compared to the beginning, there was now a sense of respect on his face. In any era, any place, anyone – aside from petty-minded people – would respect someone who was truly competent. Tang Bingquan was no exception.

Though Nie Zhenbang was young, he was an ambitious individual. His profound knowledge in the field of economics also earned Tang Bingquan’s respect.

‘Governor, we will certainly study your guidelines seriously when we return. We will carefully research and go all out to properly handle the restructuring of the Red Star Factory. We’ll ensure the satisfaction of the masses and the organization.’, Tang Bingquan ended with some typical slogans.

When Tang Bingquan and Lu Chengdong stepped out, Pan Jianzhang took a seat on the sofa. The two men glanced at each other.

Pan Jianzhang was somewhat shocked. He had not expected Tang Bingquan to act so swiftly. It was only the first day of the governor’s office, and here he was reporting his work. On the surface, Pan Jianzhang grinned, ‘Secretary Tang, you’re here so early?’

Tang Bingquan clearly understood the message in Pan Jianzhang’s words and was also somewhat surprised. Nie Zhenbang had actively sought him out to inquire about the Red Star Factory, a fortuitous coincidence. But Pan Jianzhang was different, he was here to report on his work. It seemed as though Pan Jianzhang was placing his bets on Governor Nie. Was Pan Jianzhang really sure about this?

However, considering Nie Zhenbang’s exceptional ability demonstrated in the Red Star Factory matter, Pan Jianzhang couldn’t help but believe.

Smiling, he said, ‘Governor Pan, you’re quite early too. I won’t disturb you further. When there’s a chance, I’ll play host and invite you over for a gathering.’

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While speaking, Tang Bingquan turned to Li Jupeng, ‘Director Li, if you have time, how about we gather together?’

As Nie Zhenbang’s secretary, Li Jupeng may not hold a high position. But these deputy provincial-level officials could not afford to overlook him. Maintaining good relations with Chief Secretary Li was naturally beneficial.

As for this kind of networking, Li Jupeng was already used to it. He immediately answered with a smile, ‘Secretary Tang, there will certainly be an opportunity in the future.’

After sending off Tang Bingquan, Pan Jianzhang, led by Li Jupeng, entered the office. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang had already met them at the door.

This was also a kind of attitude. Pan Jianzhang was also a member of the provincial committee. He was also the vice Governor, a party member of the government team, and in charge of various departments including industry, high-tech, tourism, and transportation in Bashu Province. Being a powerful figure, it would not be conducive to unity if Nie Zhenbang showed arrogance when Pan Jianzhang took the initiative to visit him.

Before Pan Jianzhang could speak, Nie Zhenbang was already smiling, ‘Governor Jianzhang has arrived, please have a seat.’

After the two had settled on the couch, with one as the guest and the other as the host, Li Jupeng poured a cup of hot tea for Pan Jianzhang. Then he withdrew. Pan Jianzhang took a notebook from his briefcase, placed it on the coffee table in front of the couch, and then began to speak, “Governor, you are a renowned economist domestically, and an expert in economic development. My primary goal in coming here is to present a report on the work that I have overseen in the past year.”

Pan Jianzhang’s words were strictly within appropriate bounds, following regular reporting procedures. Nie Zhenbang replied with a smile, “That’s good. As for the situation in Bashu Province, I’m in the dark at present. It would be a great help if Governor Jianzhang detailed it for me.”

“Governor, since last year, our province’s industrial development has shown strong growth, with substantial progress in all areas including state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, and joint ventures. The total industrial investment has reached 682 billion yuan… As for the tourism industry, we have heavily promoted our rich natural resources in several large-scale national tourism expos. It’s projected that the number of tourists in our province will exceed two million this year, a ten percent increase from last year. The total tourism revenue will exceed 1,900 billion yuan… Regarding transportation, this year, we will continue to undertake new construction projects. The layout of two vertical and five horizontal interprovincial expressways will be completed. After three to five years, the total expressway mileage of our province will rank fourth in the nation…”

Pan Jianzhang’s report all came from memory. He didn’t glance at the notebook on the coffee table. In the meantime, Nie Zhenbang asked several detailed questions, all of which Pan Jianzhang answered adequately. From this, it can be seen that Pan Jianzhang wasn’t going through the motions. He was genuinely involved in these matters.

After a pause, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Comrade Jianzhang, generally speaking, this work is commendable. It also fully illustrates your capabilities. In terms of overall development, let me share some thoughts.”

Upon hearing Nie Zhenbang’s statement, Pan Jianzhang at this moment picked up his notebook, pulled out a pen, showing humility and respect, he said, “Your achievements in economic construction are nationally recognized. Please share your thoughts.”

When it came to development, Nie Zhenbang didn’t mince words. To be a public servant is to bring benefits to the people. When it comes to local economic development, the word “procrastination” doesn’t exist in Nie Zhenbang’s dictionary.

After a moment of contemplation, he slowly said, “In terms of industry, we should continue to increase investment. Bashu Province has the basis for it. There are many defense industries within the province that need to fully utilize their advantages while transitioning from military to civilian use. The layout of the province-wide industry should focus on resource strategy. The production capacity structure adjustment of Huacheng Steel Base needs to be expedited. Make reasonable use of resources and reasonably plan the provincial industrial layout. Avoid wasting resources and going down the wrong path. As for tourism resources, Bashu Province is rich in natural scenery resources and has a profound cultural heritage. Prioritize environmental protection while exploiting tourism resources. Be steady in the exploitation of cultural tourism resources. Expand the influence of Bashu tourism nationally and even globally. Accelerate the development of our tourism resources. As for transportation, what we are doing now is good. If you want to be rich, build roads first. If the road is clear, wealth follows. This is a golden rule. Building good roads will help the overall development of our province. Besides, we should increase the construction of highway transport. We should expedite the navigation construction of the upper reaches of the Dajiang and form a complementary advantage with Yuzhou Port. In aviation, we also need to increase investment. Our province occupies vast territory, spanning a large area from east to west. Therefore, the development of branch airports within the province is also an important promotion to transportation.”

At this moment, Pan Jianzhang was very respectful, meticulously noting down Nie Zhenbang’s suggestions in his notebook without missing a thing.

Right now, Pan Jianzhang was undoubtedly very shocked. He had come to report his work, but he had his own hidden motives.

In the provincial party standing committee, his rank undoubtedly ranks low. Plus, Pan Jianzhang’s election as a member of the provincial party standing committee could not have been achieved without the support of Governor Nie, now Deputy Premier Nie. However, Pan Jianzhang could not be considered as part of the “Nie camp.” Now that Nie Zhenbang has taken up his post, Pan Jianzhang had seen an opportunity – Nie Zhenbang, new in his post, needed some support within the standing committee. This was his chance.

However, Pan Jianzhang also had his doubts about Nie Zhenbang’s abilities. After careful consideration, Pan Jianzhang had finally decided to test him out under the guise of reporting his work.

On the one hand, reporting to Governor Nie on his first day at work would leave a good impression. On the other hand, it would allow him to observe Governor Nie closely.

Just now, Nie Zhenbang’s words, whether in terms of overall landscape or vision, demonstrated a grand scheme and insightful views. His approach to development was not confined to a single city or region, but instead spanned the entire province. His thought process was clear, and although some of his plans seemed overly ambitious, they were not lacking in feasibility. This performance made Pan Jianzhang astonished. He truly lived up to his reputation.

At this thought, Pan Jianzhang nodded and said, “Your words, Governor, have enlightened me greatly. I respect you, and I assure you, and the organization, that I will study and implement your instructions to the letter. I will accelerate the rapid development of our province’s industry, transportation, and tourism sector.”

Nie Zhenbang simply smiled at Pan Jianzhang’s words as they were just standard official language. He did not take them seriously.

Nie Zhenbang didn’t pay any mind to Pan Jianzhang’s thoughts. Being new to the area, it wouldn’t be easy for him to get started with his work. As a member of the provincial party standing committee, Pan Jianzhang wouldn’t take such a risk at their first meeting and put all his bets on one person. That’s not possible. This situation was actually the norm.

He then also nodded and said, “Governor Jianzhang, you’re too kind. I simply spoke a few words, the main work will still depend on you. In the future, in the execution of these plans, if you encounter any difficulties, you may come and consult me.” (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to cast your votes on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation).