Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 881 - 837 Project Launch
Chapter 881: Chapter 837 Project Launch
Chapter 881 -837 Project Launch
After reaching a consensus with Longxi Province and signing the memorandum, both provinces acted swiftly to implement their plans.
Both Longxi Province and Bashu Province highly valued this cooperation, and it was a fortunate coincidence that both provinces were overseen by their respective Party Secretaries and actively supervised by their governors. Notably, both provinces boast nationally renowned transportation universities.
One is Ancient Capital University and the other is Western Communication University, both of which have strong technical capabilities in the fields of railway design and construction.
Additionally, with Bashu Province’s preliminary plan serving as a blueprint and following aerial photography and measurement of the entire route for the Tianfu high-speed rail using helicopters, it took less than a month for the two provinces to present a unified proposal.
Meanwhile, both provinces dispatched delegations led by their governors to make a coordinated case to the central government in Jingcheng for the project, lobbying departments such as the Ministry of Railways, the Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Transportation.
At Jingcheng City Airport, Nie Zhenbang led a delegation of over a dozen people from Bashu Province as they stepped out of Jingcheng City International Airport’s arrivals. Liu Qiuhe, a governor like Nie Zhenbang, was already waiting, smiling and waving at the domestic arrivals exit.
Nie Zhenbang quickened his pace. The timing of flights was something nobody could control, but for Liu Qiuhe, a fellow provincial governor, to wait at the airport was a show of goodwill that Nie Zhenbang had to reciprocate with initiative.
Nie Zhenbang quickened his step and met Liu Qiuhe, who spoke before Liu could, “Governor Liu, sorry to have kept you waiting.”
Liu Qiuhe then smiled, “Governor Nie, don’t be polite. Your colleagues from Bashu Province’s Beijing Office haven’t arrived yet, have they? Shall we go together?”
As soon as he finished speaking, led by the Secretary-General of the government, Li Yunhe, the director of Bashu Province’s Beijing Office, and several staffers hurried over.
Nie Zhenbang said with a smile, “Governor Liu, let’s go together to Bashu Building. It’s closer to the various ministries, located within the Second Ring Road. How about you also stay there this time? Our two provinces are jointly applying for this project, which is a first in the country. In the coming days, there will likely be many issues that require coordination. It would be more convenient to work closely together in case the proposal needs further adjustments.”
Nie Zhenbang spoke with tact and courtesy. After all, criticizing someone else’s Beijing Office was an affront, and it was important to avoid leaving a bad impression. But this way, there was no issue—it was all for the sake of work. Nie Zhenbang also showed great respect for Liu Qiuhe and Longxi Province in his wording.
Sure enough, after a moment’s contemplation, Liu Qiuhe readily agreed, “If that’s the case, then I’ll follow Governor Nie’s arrangements.”
With the agreement of the two leaders, the two groups merged and set off for Bashu Building.
Upon entering the building, Bashu Province’s Beijing Office staff, having been notified in advance, had already prepared rooms for everyone. Whether for resting, working, or holding meetings, everything was ready.
The delegation did not rest upon arrival but gathered in the conference room after depositing their belongings. Li Hampu, who had been readjusted to the Beijing Office director’s position by Su Xuan, was transferred from Bashu Province. He was an old subordinate of Su Xuan and had experience working in the Communist Youth League.
Li’s appointment as Beijing Office director confirmed his status in Su Xuan’s esteem. Also, the director of Longxi Province’s Beijing Office, surnamed Wei, was about forty years old, portly, and looked more like a businessman than an official.
As soon as everyone was seated, Nie Zhenbang, playing host, suggested with a smile, “Governor Liu, I think we should start by hearing from the two directors about the progress of their work coordination. This trip is primarily about running departments. Let’s listen to their updates, and then we can decide on our next plan of action. How does that sound?”
Liu Qiuhe was quite pleased with Nie Zhenbang’s cautious approach, which showed ample respect at every turn, leaving a comfortable feeling.
After a pause, Liu Qiuhe nodded, “Governor Nie’s suggestion is very pertinent. Let’s first hear from Directors Li and Wei about the situation. At this stage, we are all following the lead.”
Liu Qiuhe’s tone was light and playful, with a hint of finesse, easing the atmosphere in the room considerably.
Wei, the director from Longxi, chuckled, “Since both leaders have agreed, I’ll break the ice.”
Anyone capable of holding the position of director of a Beijing Office was adept at handling various situations, and Director Wei demonstrated this as he began, “Leaders, upon receiving instructions from the province, our Beijing Office has been making contact. We have preliminarily secured an appointment with Deputy Minister Wang of the Ministry of Transportation. At the Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Railways, however, there hasn’t been much progress.”
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Director Wei’s words seemed very humble, but in fact, the division of labor was already quite clear. On the part of the Ministry of Railways, Su Xuan from Bashu Province had strong connections. As for the National Development and Reform Commission, it was the previous workplace of Nie Zhenbang’s father, the current Deputy Premier Nie, and it had already been agreed that these two ministries would be coordinated by Bashu Province. Naturally, Longxi Province had nothing to do with it. With Director Wei putting it this way, he was undoubtedly lowering his stance.
Following that, Director Li also started to report the situation. With the connections of Su Xuan and Nie Zhenbang, the work with the Ministry of Railways and the National Development and Reform Commission went smoothly, and even the head of the Development and Reform Commission personally intervened.
After listening to the report, Nie Zhenbang said with a smile, “Governor Liu, it seems that both directors are doing their jobs well. Since this is the case, I think, to expedite progress, we should take separate actions first, and then gather the leaders of these departments together to see if they have any requirements or difficulties on their side so that we can think of solutions. What do you think?”
Naturally, Liu Qiuhe had no objections. This time, the Ancient-Tianfu High-Speed Rail project was also beneficial for Longxi Province. Bashu Province had taken on the brunt of the preliminary work, which Liu Qiuhe was more than happy to let happen. Especially regarding the Ministry of Railways—this department is quite independent. If you don’t have an acquaintance inside, outsiders might not necessarily get any attention. Now, with Su Xuan’s connections, there are naturally no problems.
In fact, with the joint application of the two provinces, this matter became much easier to handle. After all, there were four minister-level officials backing it. Anyone refusing would have to think twice.
Moreover, with strong connections in the three most crucial departments, the entire process was going very smoothly. At least, there was no hesitation when it came to individual meetings. The Ministry of Railways was also pretty clear that, on one hand, they had a good relationship with Su Xuan, and on the other, everyone knew that Su Xuan and Nie Zhenbang were both favored subordinates of Director Shen.
Especially Nie Zhenbang, who not only had a harmonious relationship with Director Shen but also with the former President Yuan, and the current Comrade Qiao Yiren. Such powerful connections were unrivaled by any provincial or ministerial level official in the country, and with Nie Zhenbang’s youth, who would risk offending such a rising official?
As for the National Development and Reform Commission, there were no problems at all.
Subsequently, through Nie Zhenbang’s contacts, Bashu Province and Longxi Province set up a banquet at the Dynasty Club, specially inviting several main leaders of the three ministries.
After the details were settled, Liu Qiuhe was clearly in a good mood. He stood with Nie Zhenbang at the entrance of the Dynasty, waiting for the leaders of the three ministries to arrive.
From the Ministry of Transport, the top leader and three deputy ministers all attended, as did the Ministry of Railways with one principal and two deputies, along with five from the Development and Reform Commission. Including Nie Zhenbang and Liu Qiuhe, fourteen people sat down in a large private room on the fifth floor of the Dynasty.
Throughout the meal, an initial intention was reached for the Ancient-Tianfu High-Speed Rail project, with the heads of the three ministries present.
Now, with the completion and opening of the Jiang-Yue High-Speed Rail Line, the construction of a high-speed rail from Jingcheng to Hucheng City was also underway, and a wave of high-speed rail construction had arrived in the country. The Ministry of Railways had a clear high-speed rail construction plan.
Longxi and Bashu, as major provinces in the Western Region, constructing a high-speed rail line from Ancient City to Tianfu City fully reflected the response to the national strategy for the development of the western region.
The next day, the three ministries convened a special meeting to discuss and pass the Ancient-Tianfu High-Speed Rail Line construction plan submitted by the two provinces.
On the third day, in the press conference center of the State Council, the Ministry of Railways, the Development and Reform Commission, and the provinces of Longxi and Bashu jointly held a ceremony to launch the Ancient-Tianfu High-Speed Rail project and sign the agreement.
Representatives from the four parties signed the agreement and simultaneously pressed a model of a train head, symbolizing the launch of the project. Following this, the Ministry of Railways would send an expert team to audit the planning of the route, with construction expected to start by May at the latest.
After the signing ceremony, Nie Zhenbang and others accepted interviews from domestic and international news media and reporters. Afterwards, a grand reception was held in the banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People.
At this moment, Nie Zhenbang had approached Liu Qiuhe and raised his glass with a smile, saying, “Governor Liu, congratulations to us both.”
No sooner had his words fallen than the entire building seemed to start shaking. This scene caused many people in the venue to panic.
At the same time, Nie Zhenbang’s phone also started ringing.
Upon checking the number, it was from Su Xuan of the provincial committee, and more notably, it was Su Xuan’s military line. Seeing this, Nie Zhenbang’s brows immediately furrowed. (
