Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 890 - 846 Support from All Sides
Chapter 890: Chapter 846: Support from All Sides
Chapter 890 -846: Support from All Sides
“National Television, coming up now, a set of emergency news. This morning, at 11:28 a.m., a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Wenshu County, Yizhou City, Bashu Province. The Central Committee of the Party and the State Council have already convened an emergency meeting. Comrade Leng Yunfei, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and Premier of the State Council, took a special plane to the earthquake zone just one hour after the earthquake occurred. Next, please watch the report sent back from Bashu by our station’s reporters!”
This was the urgent news broadcast by the national television station within three hours after the earthquake.
News of the earthquake spread, shocking the nation instantly. The masses, with many relatives in Bashu, started calling their friends and family, but at this moment, there was no communication.
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“National Television, breaking news. The first batch of troops from the Tianfu Military Region has already entered Yizhou City on foot. Following the Central Government’s directives, today, an airborne unit will be parachuted into the epicenter area, and additional supplies of food, water, and medicine that are critically needed in the disaster area will be airdropped,” announced Premier Leng Yunfei.
News after news, presented one by one in front of the world through television stations and international media networks.
In Tang City, Yanbei Province.
As survivors of the great Tang City earthquake, seven middle-aged men had now gathered together. The leading man was simple and unassuming, but there was a deep resolve in his eyes. Looking at the six men beside him, he said in a somber voice, “Brothers, I’m going to Bashu. When one side is in trouble, all sides support. During the Tang City earthquake, it was the compatriots from across the country who saved our lives. Now, I’m heading to the disaster area to save the lives of our compatriots.”
“Let’s go, we’ll go together, we’ll all go.”
The other six men alongside him made their decision to join.
In Hucheng City, known as the economic capital of Huaxia, people from all corners of the country converge here. At the World Trade Plaza in Hucheng, although it was already night, people spontaneously lit candles and arranged them into the shape of ‘4.12’ as a silent vigil. Everyone there had solemn and earnest expressions as they prayed for the people in the disaster area.
In Jiangbei Province, on the streets of Jiangzhou City, volunteers carried donation boxes. At that moment, a ragged old man approached. He took out five yuan from his pocket and silently dropped it into the donation box.
He was a beggar, but at that moment, the old man contributed the money he had begged for to the donation box without hesitation.
Just as everyone thought the matter had ended, almost half an hour later, the old man returned to the donation box. He took out a hundred yuan from his pocket and firmly contributed it as well.
When a nearby reporter stepped forward to ask the old man, “Mister, did you go to withdraw money just now?”
The man’s face showed a bit of shyness and embarrassment, “I only had small change on me just now, and I was embarrassed, so I went to the bank to exchange for some money to contribute.”
The reporter asked another question, “Old sir, you yourself are begging on the streets, how can you afford to donate so much?”
The old man waved his hand, his expression now firm, “At this time, the people in the disaster area need this money more than I do.”
Such instances were erupting all over the country. Touching stories continued to surface. Adversity fosters national strength. In the face of great disasters, the Huaxia people demonstrated unprecedented unity and solidarity.
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Yizhou City
With the restoration of transportation lines, a massive amount of supplies was transported into the affected areas, providing basic security for the lives of the disaster victims.
In several vast open areas, emergency relief tents allocated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and their provincial counterparts were being orderly set up. The basic order of life in the disaster area was also fundamentally ensured.
On this side, the temporary office institutions of the Yizhou Municipal Committee and government were also set up. At this moment, inside a tent, Director Leng sat in the central main seat, with a cadre of accompanying leaders by his side. Su Xuan and Nie Zhenbang could only sit at the lower seats.
Director Leng spoke in a deep voice, “Comrades, more than 50 hours have passed since the earthquake. Currently, our most urgent task is still to rescue the people buried under the rubble. Post-disaster reconstruction should not be rushed. We will discuss it after the rescue efforts have concluded.”
At this point, Director Leng’s gaze turned to Nie Zhenbang beside him: “Comrade Zhenbang, how are the lives and emotions of the affected masses now? In this regard, Bashu Province must ensure adequate support.”
Nie Zhenbang nodded. All these things were in his mind, and he did not need to look them up; now that Director Leng had asked, Nie Zhenbang immediately organized his thoughts and replied, “Leader, according to the latest statistics, as of 3 p.m. today, a total of 62,832 tents have been shipped to Yizhou City. Of these, 30,000 tents are for the main urban area, with the rest distributed among the various districts and counties under the city’s jurisdiction. A total of 63 truckloads of food, purified water, medicine, and other supplies have been shipped, which should basically meet the living needs of the disaster victims. In addition, medical aid teams from major hospitals across the country have all arrived here, and major hospitals in the province and nationwide are ready to receive the injured. So far, Yizhou City has transferred 2,361 severely injured people out of the city.”
Director Leng nodded with satisfaction. The restoration of transportation links in Yizhou City meant that the lifeline had been restored. Continual streams of disaster relief materials and personnel could enter Yizhou City through this route and participate in the earthquake relief effort. With this, the overall situation in Yizhou City could be considered stable. Director Leng was well aware that this also had much to do with Nie Zhenbang’s orchestrating and coordinating efforts in the middle.
After a moment of contemplation, Director Leng continued, “Zhenbang, the situation in Yizhou City is now stable, but the work of earthquake relief throughout Bashu Province must still continue. As the Governor of the province, you need to oversee the overall situation. You should guide the province-wide efforts in earthquake relief.”
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Su Xuan and others shifted, looking at Nie Zhenbang with a thoughtful look.
With Director Leng speaking as such, the implication was clear. Nie Zhenbang, as the Governor, naturally could not just focus on the earthquake relief effort in Yizhou City.
This time, after the major earthquake in Wenshu, six cities in Bashu Province were affected to varying degrees. Even if Yizhou City was the most severely affected area, Nie Zhenbang could not stay here indefinitely. As the parent official of the entire province, Nie Zhenbang’s focus should be on the work of the entire province.
Director Leng’s words and intentions were to make it clear to Nie Zhenbang that he should return to overseeing the province-wide work. The efforts in Yizhou City should be handed over to others by Nie Zhenbang.
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Many people glanced at Nie Zhenbang. The task in Yizhou City was a focal point of the relief effort. Whoever could manage the work in Yizhou City would significantly boost their career in the future.
It might sound somewhat like profiting from a national disaster, but it was an undeniable fact. Now Director Leng was here, and it was certain that Director Shen would also come to inspect the disaster area personally. Yizhou City was a place he must visit. If one could take over Nie Zhenbang’s work at this time and do a good job, they would undoubtedly leave a deep impression on Director Leng, and certainly on Director Shen as well.
Nie Zhenbang thought for a moment, then said, “Leader, this time, the standing committee of the Yizhou Municipal Committee was unfortunately killed during the earthquake while holding their routine April meeting in the committee meeting room. Currently, there is a severe lack of leadership cadres in Yizhou City. For the work here, I suggest we leave a capable and authoritative official. I propose that Comrade Sun Jialuo stay behind. Comrade Sun Jialuo, as the Executive Vice Governor, has rich work experience and has spent time on assignment in Yizhou City. He is familiar with the local situation. Moreover, as a member of the Provincial Committee, he can easily coordinate with all parties involved.”
As his voice fell, Director Leng looked indifferently at Su Xuan beside him, inquiring, “Comrade Su Xuan, what do you think?”
Sun Jialuo? At this time, Director Leng certainly understood Nie Zhenbang’s intention—he was probably preparing to increase Sun Jialuo’s political experience for future promotion. Thus, without making a remark himself, Director Leng pushed this favor onto Su Xuan.
If Su Xuan agreed, he would naturally gain a significant favor.
In this matter, Director Leng also demonstrated his high level of skill. In any case, both Su Xuan and Nie Zhenbang were under Director Shen’s purview. By doing so, no matter what the outcome, it had nothing to do with him. Whether it succeeded or failed, it was an internal affair within Director Shen’s subordinate’s domain.
Su Xuan also pondered, paused for a moment, then nodded and said, “Leader, I agree with Governor Zhenbang’s suggestion. At this time, having Comrade Sun Jialuo take charge of the relief work in Yizhou City is appropriate. Additionally, I think we could have the Deputy Commissioner of the Civil Affairs Department, Comrade Ma Yong, assist Comrade Sun Jialuo here.”
This candidate was also strategically chosen by Su Xuan. With Sun Jialuo overseeing the work in Yizhou City, he was aiming for a full ministerial-level position. By placing someone in Yizhou City, Su Xuan was preparing for the future leadership of the city’s party committee. Once the disaster situation stabilized, Yizhou City, and even the whole of Bashu Province, would enter the post-disaster reconstruction phase. It was certain that the leadership of the Yizhou Municipal Committee would be reappointed. At that time, Ma Yong would have the advantage.
At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was naturally not inclined to quibble with Su Xuan over such matters. He nodded slightly and said, “I think it’s feasible. Comrade Ma Yong is well-positioned to carry out some coordination work.”
No sooner had he spoken than a rush of footsteps approached from outside the tent, followed by an urgent report.
Then a major-general entered, his expression extremely grave. He scanned those present and announced, “Report to all leaders, we have just received news that a massive landslide lake has formed 30 kilometers outside of Yizhou City, caused by a landslide in the mountain by the Camel River. According to reports from below, there is a risk that the landslide lake might burst.”(
