Chapter 54 The mentality of a great power

"China is a big country. When we were weak, we had to hold our noses when we were bullied. To make a country and a nation strong, we must first make our people have a strong heart. Since 1911, Fang has worked tirelessly to boost people's morale.

That's the purpose. If you don't compromise on means, don't publish it." Fang Jianxiong smiled and spoke to the young reporter in front of him. As a reporter for a private newspaper, Tao Juyin was very excited about getting such an interview.

The opportunity is cherished. These four words will undoubtedly not appear in newspapers, but they will appear in Tao's memoirs of his later years.

What appeared in the newspaper was another sentence about the great power, "Repay evil with kindness, how can you repay kindness. Repay evil with kindness, repay kindness with kindness. Only when these words are read together can we see the true intention of Sage Confucius. A distorted interpretation taken out of context,

What kind of Confucian culture is this? China is a big country, and every citizen should have the mentality of repaying tooth for tooth and blood for blood when faced with provocations from foreign countries."

Fang Jianxiong, who was sitting across from him and chatting and laughing, completely overturned Tao Juyin's perception of the other commander. Marshal Fang, who had always shown himself to be iron-blooded and resolute, actually appeared as a friend talking to each other, laughing at himself from time to time, which flattered Tao Juyin. Submit

There were many newspaper reporters who applied for exclusive interviews, and Tao Juyin was definitely in danger of being hit on the head by a pie falling from the sky.

In fact, Marshal Fang, who was sitting opposite Tao Juyin, had no intention of being a superior person at all. Instead, he felt like he was facing a historical celebrity. Why? It's very simple. Mr. Fang had read Mr. Tao in another time and space.

A masterpiece. A lot of my understanding of this era is through Mr. Tao's works. I am probably half a fan of Tao Juyin.

Although he was a little nervous, Tao Juyin still asked all the questions he had thought of. Marshal Fang was very cooperative and not only answered them one by one, but also expanded on them. Only then did he say what he just said, about the development of this country and this nation.

Some thoughts. The answers given by Marshal Fang far exceeded Reporter Tao’s expectations. The argument about the mentality of a great power came from Fang Jianxiong’s mouth. Tao Juyin, who has been a reporter for several years, knows what this means. This is a kind of

The idea of ​​founding a country, others say it can be treated as idle talk, but Fang Jianxiong said it is something close to a national policy.

"What happened in Surabaya back then was due to this mentality. The Qingdao War, the European War, and the protection of overseas Chinese in the Far East were all based on this mentality. I just want to tell everyone who has Chinese blood in them, no matter where they are.

If you are treated unfairly, you can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy to ask for help. The country will come forward to find justice for you!"

"Some people always talk about the country of etiquette. In my opinion, since it is a big country, it is good to talk about the country of etiquette. National interests should come first at all times, and moral integrity is not needed by a big country.

Uh, I'm too quick to talk. This sentence cannot be published."

It was a rare opportunity for Mr. Fang to put down his posture and talk to others, so he spoke very enthusiastically. The interviewer was also very enthusiastic. You must know that these words are from Fang Dashuai’s heart. Of course, as a reporter, these words must be published in the newspaper.

When the time comes, excerpts must be made.

"Big country mentality!" This was the front page headline of Shenbao on May 10. Reporter Tao Juyin became an ace reporter because of this exclusive interview.

The impact of this report on the people was extraordinary. The official media of various provinces were the first to reprint and respond, and official media comments came out one after another. It has the meaning of the spirit of the speech at the Republic Study Conference later. In fact, the essence is the same, and there is no shortage of subordinates who can figure out what is going on at any time.

Now it is parliamentary politics. The actual controllers of the official media in each province are different, but the essence is the same, that is, capital. The Yangtze River Basin is where Marshal Fang made his fortune, and the official media in the provinces along the river naturally do not hesitate to speak from the perspective of flattery.

.However, the two provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang are special. They are also the sphere of influence of the traditional Jiangsu and Zhejiang consortia. After years of business integration, Eurasia

The circle of interests driven by the group is getting bigger and bigger, and the traditional forces in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are basically divided into two camps. On the one hand, there are the traditional forces represented by Zhang Jian, and on the other hand, the adherents and allies of the Eurasian Group, Yu Qiaqing,

Sheng family, Qinggang leader Du Yuesheng. Not everything can be solved by political means. The role of Eurasia Group is to use commercial means to solve problems.

With the explosive growth of the interest groups represented by the Eurasian Group, traditional industrial and commercial representatives quickly lost their former glory and became second-rate or even third-rate. Traditional industrial and commercial operators who made their fortune in light industries such as textiles, steel, and mining

, faced with the Eurasian interest groups whose main industries are military industry, shipping, and transportation, they simply have the fate of being crushed.

Shopping malls, like battlefields, are places where strength is valued. In the Yangtze River Basin, the Eurasian Group is simply seeking defeat alone. In the north and northeast, after uniting with Zhou Xuexi's Northern Group, it is also a crushing posture. This behemoth

It basically does not touch light industries such as food and textiles, which gives traditional industry and commerce a living space.

Shanghai is too special a place to become the backyard of a certain force. Even the Eurasian Group, which can crush it at will in the Yangtze River Basin, cannot do this.

As soon as the "Shen Shen" interview came out, flattering articles spread everywhere, and different voices appeared. For example, the mouthpieces of various opposition parties would not echo Mr. Fang's tone. "Minli Daily", which has been working hard in Shanghai,

It has been a struggle to support the past few years, especially after the press bill came out. The deposit alone caused the "Minli Daily News" to suspend publication for three months. In the end, a sum of money was collected from Nanyang and Guangdong to allow the "Minli Daily News" to stop publishing.

Passed the threshold.

The three-month suspension of "Minli Daily" was definitely a heavy blow to the Kuomintang. If a newspaper could barely survive, what strength does this political party have? The consequence of the press bill is that the leaders of the Kuomintang must

Recognize the fact that the days of relying on words and pens to make a living are gone forever. Even the party politics that the Kuomintang talks about all day long must be supported by economic strength. The general election is not about words.

The comparison is economic strength.

The cruel reality made Wang Zhaoming sober up after running into obstacles everywhere in Tianjin. At the KMT Central Committee meeting, Wang Zhaoming proposed a strategy based on the Pearl River Delta and the Yangtze River Delta that he had worked hard for 20 years.

It should be said that this strategy is relatively pragmatic. Even Sun, who is "recuperating" in the United States, also called to express his approval. This triggered the KMT's strategic adjustment, focusing on Guangdong and Shanghai, two areas with great traditional influence.

The foundation and the strategy of slowly radiating to the surrounding areas have been determined. Of course, this does not mean that other regions will give up, it is just to distinguish the key points.

Wang Zhaoming left Tianjin at the end of April and went south to Shanghai. He picked up the pen again and published articles one after another in the "Minli Daily". The old style was no longer popular, and there was no market for words without practice. Therefore, the "Minli Daily" reopened its doors.

, must demonstrate the presence of the Kuomintang. When it comes to pens, the Kuomintang really does not lack this. However, the Kuomintang still has not changed much in the direction of running newspapers. It is still aimed at the traditional elite. The current election rules, ballots

It is linked to personal property, annual income, and education level. In other words, those whose property reaches a certain standard, whose annual income reaches a certain standard, and who have received at least five years of compulsory education will have votes if they meet one of these three standards. Only those who are eligible to vote

Cast your political vote.

In view of this, after the publication of the Minli Daily resumed publication, it has been focusing on these three groups to make articles. After the exclusive interview was published, Wang Zhaoming felt that it was a good opportunity to increase his presence. So he wrote consecutive articles and comments, with the main arguments being:

The Republic of China should prioritize development, strive for a peaceful environment externally, and should not adopt drastic measures, etc.

Don't tell me, China has been bullied for more than a hundred years. This kind of argument is very popular. The fear of foreigners is deeply rooted in the bone marrow, and it cannot be cured in ten or eight years. The reform of the Republic in another time and space

After decades of opening up, hasn't this problem never been eradicated? As long as it involves foreigners, even if a bicycle is stolen, the speed of recovery is jaw-dropping. If you try it with an ordinary person who has his bicycle stolen,

try?

Therefore, cultivating the mentality of a great nation is definitely not something that can be accomplished overnight. The key lies in whether the government has the courage and strength. These two are indispensable. If you have courage but not strength, you will be a fool who will be beaten at your doorstep.

If you have strength but no courage, you are just a country bumpkin who doesn't look like a prince even if you put on a dragon robe.

At a time when the newspapers were full of turmoil, a piece of news suddenly alarmed the whole world. The Belarusian government headed by Kolchak, with the help of some volunteers, severely damaged the Red Soviet army in Siberia. In one fell swoop, they recaptured the important Siberian town of Hubei.

Musk, the month-long Siberian Campaign ended victoriously. The Belarusian army achieved brilliant results, killing 500,000 Soviet troops, capturing 450,000 prisoners, and capturing more than 500 cannons, more than 5,000 light and heavy machine guns, and 350,000 rifles.

branch.

Compared with this explosive news, another piece of news is less eye-catching. "Banditry is rampant in Xinjiang, and the Ministry of National Defense requires the garrison to eradicate it within the year."

The "Victory of White Russia" caused huge repercussions in the Western world, and the free world once again saw the hope of strangling the red regime. For a time, former Tsarist escapees from all over the world gathered in Siberia, and the parliaments of Britain, France, and the United States each proposed

Initiative to support the Belarusian government.

Kolchak, who had achieved a "brilliant victory", had to hand over his last gold bar in exchange for captured equipment from the Volunteer Army, 150,000 prisoners of war, and a large amount of equipment and military supplies. There is no doubt that Kolchak was

Forced with no way out.
Chapter completed!