Chapter 157

The Meng Family had deep roots spanning the military, political, and business spheres, and held an immensely prominent position. In the military realm, the ancestral hall of the Meng Family housed seven plaques bearing the inscription "Family of a First-Class Meritorious Serviceman," eleven plaques inscribed with "Family of a Second-Class Meritorious Serviceman," and fifteen plaques reading "Family of a Third-Class Meritorious Serviceman." One of the "First-Class Meritorious Serviceman" plaques had been earned by Meng Huaijin himself when he enlisted and participated in military competitions. In the political arena, descendants of the Meng Family held vital positions at the central government level. For instance, Meng Huaijin's paternal uncle, Meng Yunxun, served as the Party Secretary of the Provincial Committee in Yancheng, the Director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, and the First Secretary of the Party Committee of the Provincial Military District.