Chapter 701

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Translation: "At 3 p. m., Wang Zhaowen came to Lu Fan's office, conveyed the superiors' intentions, and had an in-depth discussion with Lu Fan regarding personnel arrangements for the grassland."

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Translation: "At 4 o'clock, the grassland convened a meeting of leading cadres; Comrade Wang Zhaowen attended the meeting and announced the organizational decision, and Lu Fan, as expected, seized the coveted 'throne' that countless people dreamt of."

Note: They gave: "At 4 o'clock, the grassland convened a meeting of leading cadres; Comrade Wang Zhaowen attended the meeting and announced the organizational decision, and Lu Fan, as expected, seized the coveted "throne" that countless people dreamt of."

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Translation: "Comrade Bai Chengzhi was appointed Deputy Secretary of the Grassland Provincial Party Committee; Deputy Governor Zhao Ziren was adjusted to become Executive Deputy Governor, and Deputy Governor Zhang Rongqiu was adjusted to become a Standing Committee Deputy Governor; Comrades Wei Dongsheng and Huang Shouxian were nominated as candidates for deputy governor; Comrades Gu Yunhao and Yun Junjie no longer held the deputy governor posts and were assigned elsewhere."

Note: They gave exact titles translation. So we output that translation: "Deputy Secretary of the Grassland Provincial Party Committee; Deputy Governor Zhao Ziren was adjusted to Executive Deputy Governor; Deputy Governor Zhang Rongqiu was adjusted to Standing Committee Deputy Governor; Comrades Wei Dongsheng and Huang Shouxian were nominated as candidates for deputy governor; Comrades Gu Yunhao and Yun Jiejie no longer served as deputy governors, being assigned elsewhere." Wait that's same as 【12】 translation. But the note is for 【15】 which is likely the same Chinese line as 【12】? Actually 【12】 is the Chinese line, 【15】 is note about translation. So we output the translation for 【15】 as per note: "Deputy Secretary of the Grassland Provincial Party Committee; Deputy Governor Zhao Ziren was adjusted to Executive Deputy Governor; Deputy Governor Zhang Rongqiu was adjusted to Standing Committee Deputy Governor; Comrades Wei Dongsheng and Huang Shouxian were nominated as candidates for deputy governor; Comrades Gu Yunhao and Yun Jiejie no longer served as deputy governors, being assigned elsewhere."

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Translation: "In his speech, Wang Zhaowen emphasized that this adjustment of the Grassland Provincial leadership team fully demonstrated the organization's sincere concern for the grassland, full affirmation of its work, and high importance placed on building its leadership team. Comrade Lu Fan is politically steadfast, has strong party spirit and overall awareness, high policy theoretical level, rich leadership experience, broad vision, dares to take responsibility, has a democratic work style, and possesses strong organizational leadership and coordination abilities; he will surely not disappoint the organization's expectations and trust. May all comrades fully support Comrade Lu Fan's work, unite efforts, and continue to push forward all undertakings of the grassland."

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Translation: "In his inauguration speech, Lu Fan expressed, 'I fully support and resolutely obey the organization's decision!'"

We need to keep exclamation. We'll output: "In his inauguration speech, Lu Fan expressed, 'I fully support and resolutely obey the organization's decision!'"

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Translation: "Lu Fan spoke with deep feeling: 'Last year, I came to work in the grassland; together with comrades, I faithfully performed my duties, worked solidly, overcame difficulties, united and led while relying closely on the province's broad masses of cadres and the public, fighting one tough battle after another, earnestly clearing away some entrenched malpractices, effectively resolving some contradictory problems, and effectively advancing major undertakings.'"

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Translation: "We insist on examining and handling all work from a political perspective, leading all levels of the province to continuously tackle directional, overall, and foundational issues; with a strong spirit of self-revolution, we purify and repair the political ecosystem, and the favorable situation of the grassland's economic development and social progress has been further consolidated and developed."

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Translation: "Looking back on this year's course, we have experienced many major events and difficult matters, endured numerous challenges and tests, and it has not been easy all the way. Transforming cadres' thinking, transforming the mode of economic development, purifying the political ecosystem, and optimizing the business environment—none of these can be easily accomplished; many problems are long-term accumulations, and solving them will involve deep-seated contradictions."

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Translation: "In the process of breaking through, resolving difficulties, and opening up, we jointly bore responsibility, withstood pressure, eliminated interference, and dared to struggle; we precisely carried out mine clearance and risk removal, truly setting the direction, clearing obstacles, and creating a favorable environment for the progress of all undertakings."

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Translation: "I deeply feel that every bit of progress in work and every fruit of achievement lies in the mutual support and united struggle of the province's cadres and masses, and in the leadership team's sincere unity, thinking as one and exerting effort as one, taking responsibility and persevering."

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Translation: "The grassland is a wonderful place, vast and magnificent, with outstanding people and spiritual vitality. Starting today, I can continue to strive for the grassland's development! I will regard this place as my home and myself as a true grasslander."

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Translation: "I will wholeheartedly do practical things for the people. I will go among the masses, sit on the same bench with them, never forget my roots, truly serve as a public servant of the people, persist in doing more practical good deeds for the masses, and focus on solving actual problems such as employment, education, medical care, social security, and housing, so that the people's lives become ever more prosperous."

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Translation: "We must promote the grassland spirit—hard struggle and proactive action, speak truth, emphasize practical work, seek real results, firmly avoid superficialities, grasp work in substance and attend to details, fully manage the grassland's affairs well, and strive to achieve 'to benefit one locality while holding office.'"

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Translation: "We must consistently strengthen political construction, strictly regulate political life, resolutely eradicate the cancer of corruption, and advance in an integrated manner the principles of not daring to corrupt, not being able to corrupt, and not wanting to corrupt."

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Translation: "We must uphold collective leadership and democratic decision-making, maintain integrity and righteousness, prioritize the cause, motivate cadres to take responsibility and act, and foster a sound party conduct, government conduct, and social atmosphere."

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Translation: "We must firmly uphold the bottom line, avoid red lines and high-voltage lines, remain clean and upright, and forever preserve our political integrity and righteous spirit."

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Translation: "Governor Luo Shiyu emphasized in his speech that Comrade Lu Fan's assumption of leadership of the grassland work fully demonstrated the organization's sincere concern for the grassland and its eager expectation for high-quality development; we fully support him! Comrade Lu Fan is politically steadfast, broad‑minded, fair and just, pragmatic and responsible, skilled at grasping and advancing problems from political, strategic, and overall perspectives, and we are confident that under his leadership as team head, all undertakings of the grassland will certainly achieve new and greater development."

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Translation: "After the meeting concluded, it marked Lu Fan's official ascent onto the historical stage that belonged to him. The adjustments and changes concerning Comrades Gu Yunhao and Yun Junjie proclaimed the end of an era for the grassland."

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Translation: "After seeing off Wang Zhaowen, Lu Fan moved into the office formerly occupied by Secretary Li Xingyuan."

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Translation: "Sunlight streamed through the window onto the desk, illuminating Lu Fan's face, which glowed with confidence."

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Translation: "Gazing out at the prosperous scene beyond the window, Lu Fan's eyes flickered with resolute light; at this moment he could be described as fulfilled in ambition and bursting with heroic spirit, as if the whole world lay within his grasp."

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Translation: "With confidence in life for two hundred years, he will strike the water for three thousand leagues; even if the road ahead is thick with thorns, he fears nothing."

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Translation: "Lu Fan's forthcoming great mission is to, with the fortitude to uphold ideals, the ambition to be first, the courage to confront difficulties, the vigor to renew and innovate, the vibrant spirit to rise, the gallantry to subdue tigers in deep mountains, the confidence to ask 'who else if not me?', paint a vast and magnificent historical scroll, and compose a stirring anthem that moves heaven and earth and shakes mountains and rivers."

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Translation: "Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door; the newly appointed Deputy Secretary Bai Chengzhi pushed the door open, holding a small box of tea leaves."

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Translation: "He smiled and said, 'Secretary, I've brought you some fine tea—genuine Pu'er!'"

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Translation: "Lu Fan laughed and replied, 'I heard that Secretary Hong Tao's Pu'er is all arranged by you; I will certainly accept the tea you brought. To be frank, this is the first gift I have received since coming to the grassland.'"

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Translation: "Bai Chengzhi flattered, 'Your integrity is well known; you are truly a model for us!'"

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Translation: "Lu Fan said, 'Chengzhi, welcome officially to work in the grassland! Regarding your division of labor, just follow the responsibilities of a full‑time Deputy Secretary; take over the matters I previously handled, and as for the Deputy Secretary‑General candidate and the adjustment of the Comprehensive Division Two, you shall directly inform Secretary‑General Xiaohua.'"

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Translation: "Bai Chengzhi declined no excuses, responding bluntly, 'Okay, Secretary, I will strengthen my studies and strive to enter working condition as soon as possible; under your leadership, I will do well in my assigned duties.'"

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Translation: "Lu Fan nodded and said, 'This year is rather special; the urgent task is to conduct a large‑scale cadre adjustment across the province. As the Deputy Secretary in charge of party building and personnel work, you must fully participate and actively contribute ideas and plans.'"

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Translation: "Bai Chengzhi replied, 'Secretary, I have just taken office today and know nothing about the grassland cadre team. As the saying goes, no right to investigate, no right to speak. In this cadre adjustment I can only be a 'bystander,' but I firmly support your opinion and will obey the Provincial Party Committee's decision.'"

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Translation: "Lu Fan smiled slightly and said, 'Sharpening the spear before battle, even if not swift it still shines; you should still hurry to familiarize yourself with the grassland cadre team, for cadre adjustment cannot do without you as Deputy Secretary. In a moment I will invite Governor Luo Shiyu and the Organization and Discipline Inspection departments over; we will first outline the main points and try to settle what can be decided within a day or two.'"

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Translation: "'Okay, Secretary, I have no problem at all!' Bai Chengzhi can position himself correctly; he knows his mission in coming to the grassland, and supporting Lu Fan's work is his top priority."

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Translation: "The authority of a full‑time Deputy Secretary is immense; he is a real‑life third‑in‑command with no falseness. According to organizational procedure, Bai Chengzhi is the person in charge of party affairs and personnel, so his say in personnel matters is great, and personnel arrangements he disagrees with generally do not pass."

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Translation: "Of course, Lu Fan could join forces with Governor Luo Shiyu to bypass Bai Chengzhi and bring the proposal directly to the Standing Committee for discussion, but if Bai Chengzhi says, 'I don't know the proposal submitted by the Organization Department, and I haven't signed it,' then the proposal cannot be discussed at all. However, such a situation normally does not arise, because politics is essentially the art of compromise; each person can find their proper place, many things are settled by convention, and speaking politically and looking at the big picture are basic qualities of leading cadres."

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Translation: "Moreover, Bai Chengzhi's arrival can promote Lu Fan's work; there is absolutely no need to do that, and the two will merely respect and cooperate with each other."

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Translation: "Around 4:30 p. m., Governor Luo Shiyu, Du Wenlong, and Shang Youyang arrived punctually at Lu Fan's office, and everyone exchanged a few pleasantries with Bai Chengzhi."

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Translation: "After the greetings, Lu Fan said, 'The provincial representative congress is about to convene; the urgent task is to staff some important positions in place. Let's discuss today and try to settle them as soon as possible.'"

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Translation: "I will first outline the situation: Wei Dongsheng has been promoted to deputy governor, Huang Ketuo and Zhou Yan are going to the provincial People's Congress, Ai Linghua is going to the provincial Political Consultative Conference, and the four municipal party secretary posts have become vacant; we will first decide on these positions, and the Organization Department will report the proposed candidates."

Shang Youyang cleared his throat and reported: "According to the arrangements and deployments of the Provincial Party Committee, the Organization Department, taking into account the positions of the Municipal Party Secretaries of Yi Ke City, Jiu Yuan City, Yun Gu City, and Qiu Ling City, combined with personal wishes, democratic appraisal, democratic recommendation, etc., and also combined with work needs and the regular assessment, annual assessment, term assessment, consistent performance, and person-post matching of cadres, after thorough deliberation and comprehensive consideration, on this basis we propose Yi Ke City Mayor Zou Benji, Jiu Yuan City Mayor Yuan Zhijun, Yun Gu City Mayor Guo Wen, and Qiu Ling City Mayor Wang Tian as recommended candidates, now submit for the meeting's discussion."

This was Lu Fan's first personnel adjustment after his regularization, and nobody would dare to refuse him face; Luo Shiyu Governor was the first to express support, let alone others, and the candidates for the four Municipal Party Secretaries were settled without a ripple.