Volume 5: Opportunity to Rise Chapter 313: Absolute Conquest 1
In this way, Zhang Yulin and his party spent nearly half a month on the day of the preparatory meeting for the Nanjing Political Conference, July 3, 1938, before they could reach Dadihua.
Preparatory meeting for the National Political Conference. Among the people attending the meeting were Chiang Kai-shek, Lin Sen, Wang Jingwei, He Yingqin, Song Ziwen, Feng Yuxiang, Chen Cheng, He Jian and others from the Nanjing central government; representatives from various provinces and the military included Li Chongren, Bai Chongxi, Liu Xiang, Long Yun, Yan Xishan, Yang Hucheng, Zhang Xueliang, Ma Buqing, Ma Hongbin, Song Zheyuan, Gu Zhutong, Cheng Qian, Zhang Fakui, Liu Zhi, Deng Xihou; representatives from northern Shaanxi include Zhou nl, Dong bw, Xiang y; from the society Representatives of celebrities from all walks of life include Zeng Qi, Li Huang, Zhang Boling, Jiang Menglin, Mei Yiqi, Hu Shi, Fu Sinian, Luo Wenqian, Huang Yanpei, Yan Yangchu, Zhang Junmai, Chen Qitian, Tao Xisheng, Shen Junru. This group includes Jiang Baili, Liang Shuming and others. Historically, he was a senator in Chiang Kai-shek's "National Defense Council".
Although the National Defense Force is relatively powerful, its delegation does not include many members. In addition to Wu Aihua, there are only Jiang Baili, Chen Jitang, Zhong Shoufu, Lin Qinghua, Xiao Fei, Wu Peifu, Li Jishen, Liang Shuming, Zhang Lan, Chen Shutong, etc., a total of 11 people are officially represent.
At this meeting, everyone knew that the most heated debate was the preparatory meeting, because the preparatory meeting was to determine the principles for the formation of the central government and even determine the future direction of China.
However, the participants' partisan consciousness, regional consciousness, and ideological views are all very strong, and there is still a gap and hatred between them, which means they lack a national consciousness.
Sure enough, at the beginning of the meeting, some representatives refused to give in to each other and quarreled fiercely. On the one hand, they were promoting their ideas, and on the other hand, they may be trying to get Wu Aihua's solution.
Wu Aihua decided to listen at the meeting first. But after listening for two days, Wu Aihua felt that if this was the case, the meeting would not yield a result after three and a half months, so he began to take the initiative and visit the main representatives of the meeting one by one.
The first person Wu Aihua visited was Chiang Kai-shek.
"Mr. Jiang, if we limit ourselves to party consciousness, then what should we do when there are so many parties in China and the opinions of each party are so different? Should we continue to be in power with one party and declare other parties to be illegal?" Wu Aihua saw. Chiang Kai-shek went straight to the point.
"Aihua, what do you think we should do?" Chiang Kai-shek asked.
"Wait down the party consciousness and strengthen the national consciousness!" Wu Aihua continued, "Since Mr. Sun, China's far-sighted people have been exploring the truth of saving the country and the people, and have accepted the doctrines and ideas from the West, including those from the West. The doctrines and propositions unearthed from Chinese traditional culture, however, these doctrines and propositions are so different. They are opposed to each other, contradictory and difficult to integrate. I feel that this kind of doctrine and partisanship are indispensable. Facts have proved that the Kuomintang does not It is not a combative group, and other parties are also obviously very immature, but why are people so keen on this kind of partisanship? This is closely related to the 'plain talk' and 'empty talk' advocated by the Chinese. If we say that they 'Empty talk will harm the country', I think is an understatement."
"The key to solving this problem is to downplay, weaken or even eliminate party consciousness, and strengthen and enhance national consciousness. At the level of the country's basic system, we can learn from the experience of some European and American countries, but we must not copy it; we can also learn from Soviet Union Some experiences from Russia, but they cannot be transferred over unchanged! Everything must be conducive to the strength of the country, the rejuvenation of the nation, the development of the economy and the improvement of people's livelihood! As long as it meets these four 'conducive', we should Support it, but if it does not comply with these four principles, you should oppose it.”
"Aihua said it well. Isn't this similar to the former Prime Minister's Three People's Principles?" Chiang Kai-shek asked again.
"Actually, Mr. Sun's Three People's Principles is not a new thing. It has long been the basic principles and ideas for governing the country in Western countries. However, because China came from the feudal era of the Qing Dynasty, China's traditional imperial thoughts
There is a lack of thinking in this area, or it is not systematic enough in this area."
"Well, this point of view can convince some people. However, Aihua, it is easy to talk about national consciousness, but it is not easy to put it into practice. For example, the design of this system is a very troublesome thing." Chiang Kai-shek felt that
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"Does Mr. Jiang have any clues?" Wu Aihua was actually here to "clear up his doubts" for Chiang Kai-shek.
"For example, this national system is a big trouble. How to structure power, how to restrict power, the relationship between the central and local governments, etc., are a headache to talk about." When Chiang Kai-shek said this, he really rubbed his head.
"Actually, the United States has provided us with a basic sample, and some European countries have provided other samples. They have remained prosperous for decades and centuries, proving that this political system has its rationality." Wu Aihua thought for a moment.
, continued, "The key is that every system must be implemented and everyone must do their best and fulfill their responsibilities. For example, the President of the United States is both the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but that does not mean that he can do whatever he wants.
, We Chinese are very wise in this regard, do something and don’t do something, and don’t do to others what you wouldn’t do to yourself.” At this point, Wu Aihua paused again and said:
"If we translate this moral ideal into institutional design, I believe that the president's power will also be limited."
"As far as the relationship between the central and local governments is concerned, I think that in the past, the central government lacked authority and local governments did their own thing. The root cause was not that the central government was not strong enough, but because of party politics. The leaders of a country must represent the interests of all strata of the people in the country.
Rather than the interests of a certain party!" Wu Aihua's words were very sharp.
Hearing this, Chiang Kai-shek asked another key question, "How can we unite the people without parties?"
Wu Aihua immediately replied: "I don't think that China's past political parties have done the work of uniting the people. Maybe they played a role in this regard when they overthrew the Manchu Qing Dynasty, but after the Manchu Qing Dynasty was overthrown, the role of the parties was more in dividing the people."
The people, incite the people, artificially oppose the people. In fact, uniting the people under the party may not be in the interests of the people. In some cases, it may be a political kidnapping of the people! This is why I emphasize
We must downplay the partisanship and weaken the reasons for the partisanship!”
"But, like the United States and Europe, don't their parties take turns in power?" Chiang Kai-shek still had some research on international society.
"I would like to ask Mr. Jiang, is our party as mature as their parties? Their parties only have this awareness during elections and voting, while our parties are also trying to establish power and advantages in daily life. This
, is it normal? In addition, some domestic parties place too much emphasis on struggle and confrontation with other parties, and fail to see the most basic premise that everyone is Chinese. This is actually the so-called "fighting among nests". Let me ask, is this the case?
How can political parties lead China to become stronger and stronger?"
What Wu Aihua said was not directed at a particular party, but rather the reality of party politics in the Republic of China. For example, Deng Yanda and Li Jishen once established a third party in Hong Kong. This party had a very obvious "anti-Chiang" tendency.
"Aihua, I have an opinion about you. Don't be angry." Chiang Kai-shek suddenly said.
"Mr. Jiang, please speak." Wu Aihua said solemnly, his expression suddenly becoming serious.
"I believe many people in China have thought about your views, at least, I have thought about them. However, these things are easier said than done. To put it mildly, you are idealistic!
"Chiang Kai-shek is not polite either. I realize that you Wu Aihua is still very green when it comes to politics.
"Mr. Jiang, what you said is true. My views are indeed idealistic! However, Mr. Jiang, your Military Investigation and Statistics Bureau and the Kuomintang Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics are also collecting intelligence on Fujian and Guangdong. I want
What I am saying is that in Fujian, Guangdong, including Chahar Province, there are people who oppose me and the National Defense Forces, but they are only a minority; because the policies of Fujian, Guangdong and Chahar fully take into account the wishes and aspirations of people from all walks of life.
Interests, even if the interests of a certain class are damaged in a specific period, we will adjust it in future policies; at the same time, the government must establish industries, destroy bandits, crack down on bullies, build transportation, develop education, and improve people's livelihood.
In other ways, we can provide the people with a better living environment and make people at all levels feel motivated. In this way, conflicts will become smaller and smaller, and the government's prestige will be established. If we persist in this way, there is no need to worry about the country's failure.
If we are strong, the nation will not be prosperous?"
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While Wu Aihua was engaged in arduous political struggles with people from all walks of life in Nanjing, Zhang Yulin also started his activities in Dihua. He directly handed over dozens of trucks of goods to his subordinates to take care of. As "Master Zhang", how could he do this for such a small thing?
How about personally handling the goods?
The main targets of Zhang Yulin's activities are the giant businessmen in Dihua and Xinjiang. First, Zhang Yulin went to various trading houses to pay homage to the docks as a junior. Second, he sought opportunities for the Zhang family in Chahar to cooperate with their counterparts in Dihua. Third, he used banquets to
He drank the opportunity, boasted about his relationship, and finally whispered in others' ears that he could get the most advanced arms in the world. When targeting some people who liked arms, Zhang Yulin directly gave them away
Two small Colt pistols and two boxes of ammunition.
When he met someone who knew English, Zhang Yulin immediately asked happily in English: Oh, sir, do you also know English? Have you studied in the UK or the United States?
Then, Zhang Yulin talked in English about his experiences in New York, interesting stories about studying abroad in school, and the differences between Western women and Chinese women, etc. Mr. Zhang suddenly became the most active and popular person in Dihua City.
Although Sheng Shicai lives in seclusion, he pays great attention to everything going on in Dihua. Recently, a young master named Zhang came to Dihua City. He boasted a lot, saying everywhere that his brother-in-law was Zong Shaohua, the commander of the Armored Group Army of the National Defense Forces. This man was so flamboyant,