Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 854 - 810 Learn from Comrade Zeng Taiping
Chapter 854: Chapter 810: Learn from Comrade Zeng Taiping
Chapter 854 -810: Learn from Comrade Zeng Taiping
Hearing his father’s inquiry, Nie Zhenbang pondered for a moment. There were still quite a few people in the car, and under these circumstances, he knew how to handle the situation with appropriate measure.
“Vice President Nie, the situation is like this: this time, in Huazhi City, Huagang Group and East Harbor Delta Group held a grand investment signing ceremony for the Australian iron ore project, and also to celebrate the official start of the Donggang Li Clan Group Changhua Expressway, Huazhi Segment project. Thus, under the cordial invitation of Huazhi City’s Party Secretary Chen Xinmin and Huagang Group’s Chairman Zhao Jianguo, Secretary Zeng headed to Huazhi City by car last night and encountered the car accident on the way,” Nie Zhenbang’s tone wasn’t very high, and his narrative adopted a plain and simple attitude.
In such a situation, the expressions and demeanor of the leadership also needed attention. Now, although the investigation team was here, after all, Bashu Province had lost a senior leader, a high-ranking official at that. It was a very unfortunate event. If one were to look happy and elated, what would that be? Schadenfreude? In such a case, it would be unavoidable to be criticized.
Nie Guowei listened and nodded, then said, “When Comrade Taiping was traveling, why weren’t there any police cars accompanying him, and how come media reporters from the provincial newspaper and television, as well as relevant department leaders, didn’t follow?”
With this question, Nie Guowei was beginning to inquire into the incident. Before Nie Zhenbang could respond, Deputy Secretary Long Genghua spoke up, “Old leader, after the accident, I checked the records of the Provincial Party Committee Office and the Provincial Government Affairs Bureau. At that time, Secretary Zeng’s intention was to go with a small entourage. Moreover, considering that it was mainly organized by Huagang Group, other deputy leaders from the province did not accompany him. The media reporters from the provincial newspaper and television had already arrived at Huazhi City in advance, hence the situation where Secretary Zeng traveled alone.”
Listening to Long Genghua’s words, Nie Guowei nodded. Just now, by calling him an “old leader,” Nie Guowei understood Long Genghua’s intention—it seemed he was preparing to align himself with the Nie family.
Nie Zhenbang watched Long Genghua with some amusement; it was worth pondering. With this intention of Long Genghua, it meant that both sides were important to him. Having recently taken up his new role, the vacant position would naturally tend to favor Long Genghua.
After a pause, Nie Guowei finally said, “Good comrade, Comrade Taiping, fully demonstrated our Party’s spirit of hard work, simplicity, and courage in the face of difficulties. Putting hardships before pleasure, what a broad mind and noble sentiment. The Central Committee is also very sorrowful for the death of Comrade Taiping.”
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This statement effectively concluded the handling of Zeng Taiping’s death. This position taken revealed the pensive demeanor of both Nie Zhenbang and Long Genghua, as well as the leaders of the accompanying investigation team.
With death, all conflicts come to an end. The grievances and grudges left by Zeng Taiping before his death were no longer appropriate to be discussed. Overall, during Zeng Taiping’s life, most of his work was good and in place. This was an indisputable fact.
Moreover, Nie Guowei’s words were certainly not solely his personal opinion; this matter must have been discussed by the Central Committee. Now, with the Central Committee using this incident to set an example, everyone else naturally was supposed to cooperate fully without any objections.
The investigation team stayed at the Provincial Party Committee Guest House next to the provincial government compound, and Nie Guowei naturally returned to stay in the second courtyard of the provincial government family district.
From both an emotional and rational standpoint, no one could raise any objections. On the one hand, this was not a matter of disciplinary corruption, but a routine investigation. There was no need for avoidance or taboo. On the other hand, Nie Zhenbang was Nie Guowei’s son; it was entirely proper for a father to stay at his son’s place.
Entering the courtyard, Yang Anna had already come out to greet them with a smile, “Dad, you’re here.”
Nie Guowei nodded, inspecting the house with satisfaction, and smiled, “It’s just as it was, no changes. Very good, very good.”
Having said “very good” twice was enough to prove that Nie Guowei was in a very good mood at the moment. An Na also smiled and said, “Dad, Zhenbang is advancing in the place where you once fought. When I first visited, I saw the photos hanging in the living room, which made it feel like home. It’s good this way, new renovations come with a strong smell and could affect health if one lives there. Don’t you agree?”
The thoughtful care from his daughter-in-law greatly comforted Nie Guowei, who laughed heartily, “Zhenbang, look at this level of care from An Na, truly worthy of being Shengli’s precious daughter.”
The father and son sat down on the sofa, and Nie Guowei lit a cigarette, taking a deep drag before he spoke seriously, “Zhenbang, regarding this incident with Zeng Taiping, the higher-ups want us to keep certain things under wraps. The official announcement should say that he died in the line of duty. Let’s set this as the overall keynote for now.”
Nie Zhenbang nodded, understanding the rationale behind this. From the Central Committee’s perspective, the news of Zeng Taiping’s death in a car accident was not something pleasant to publicize, as it could be a mockery of the domestic traffic order and road safety. Using “died in the line of duty” sounded much more glorious, creating a completely different impression.
There was a pause before Nie Guowei looked at Nie Zhenbang and continued, “Another point, regarding Comrade Zeng Taiping’s posthumous affairs, you need to expedite the preparations. Action needs to be taken in every aspect, and the memorial service must be held with great solemnity and grandeur. This will also count as the last bit of compensation for Comrade Taiping.”
Nie Zhenbang felt this deeply. Within the system, there is generally such a practice: when officials reach a certain age and no longer have much potential for advancement, they are usually promoted half a rank upon retiring to the second line of leadership, taking up deputy positions in the People’s Congress or CPPCC. This is done at all levels of party committees and governments and is considered a kind of indirect compensation.
Such practices are understandable. After all, they do not involve leadership positions and do not cause any major issues. For one, this demonstrates that the Party is compassionate and humanistic.
Given that there is such care for those who retire to the second line, there will, of course, be corresponding compensatory measures for an unexpected death like Zeng Taiping’s.
Nie Zhenbang nodded and replied, “Dad, rest assured, the touching deeds from Secretary Zeng’s life, his advanced achievements, and splendid political record are already being systematically implemented. Throughout his political career, Secretary Zeng fought tirelessly at his post until the very last moment of his life, struggling for the interests of the people of Bashu Province. His spirit is worth learning from and promoting.”
Nie Guowei smiled and nodded, pleased with Nie Zhenbang’s words, which conveyed immediate understanding and the ability to generalize from a single example. This was precisely the kind of response needed at such times.
From the moment they recognized each other as father and son until now, it could be said that every step he took bore a significant relation to Nie Zhenbang. Nie Guowei was deeply moved by this—if not for his son, he might have found it difficult to reach his current position as a Vice-Chairman of the nation.
After a pause, Nie Guowei’s expression turned very serious as he said, “Zhenbang, there is something else I fear I must discuss with you. This time, regarding Comrade Taiping’s position, I’m afraid you might not have much hope.”
At the mention of career advancement, Nie Zhenbang was momentarily startled but then nodded with a smile, “Dad, even if you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have understood. My current position is very good. It’s excellent, as it allows me to do more in my governmental role. I’m very happy with it and have no designs on anything else.”
Nie Guowei believed Nie Zhenbang’s words. Conversations between father and son didn’t need to be fraught with pretense or complications—it was a straightforward exchange without any need for scheming.
The next day, the investigation team immediately rushed to Yun Cang Mountain in Huazhi City. Experts in traffic incidents from the Ministry of Public Security conducted on-site inspections and research and concluded that the truck coming from the opposite direction was driving too fast. This caused an increase in the turning radius and acceleration as it rounded the corner, resulting in a direct collision with Zeng Taiping’s official car, leading to the death of four people on the spot.
Once the conclusion was reached, the details of compensation were naturally handled by the local traffic management department.
At the Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery in Tianfu City, Nie Guowei represented the central leadership when he laid a wreath before Zeng Taiping’s coffin. Subsequently, on behalf of the senior officials and the investigation team, he gave an important speech, citing numerous facts and elaborating in detail on Zeng Taiping’s glorious deeds of wholeheartedly serving the people during his political career. He called upon all leaders, the public, and representatives from all sectors of Bashu Province to learn from Comrade Zeng Taiping, emulating his noble character, humble lifestyle, and people-centered approach.
That evening, the news of Zeng Taiping’s death was officially announced on the Bashu Province evening news broadcast and the national television’s “Daily Seven O’Clock News Report.”
However, regarding the specific cause of death, the section about the car accident was omitted. The unified statement made public was that Comrade Zeng Taiping died due to overexertion while on duty, after unsuccessful resuscitation attempts.
The central leadership promptly issued a nationwide call to learn from Comrade Zeng Taiping. Both Director Shen and Director Leng delivered very important speeches at the meeting.
Subsequently, Director Shen personally wrote an inscription calling for everyone to learn from Comrade Zeng Taiping.
With the central leadership’s tone set, the investigation team’s work also came to an end. After seeing the investigation team off at the airport and onto their plane leaving Bashu Province, Nie Zhenbang and others then turned and walked toward the airport exit.
As they stepped out of the airport, Qin Linlin, the Director of the Provincial Committee’s Propaganda Department, came up from behind. Speaking in a hushed tone and with a smile, she said, “Governor Nie, do you have any availability tonight? (
