1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

"...Of course, it's not just Japan. North Korea, Vietnam, Thailand... As long as they're willing to join this East Asian socialist alliance, I think they should all be welcomed..."

Although this approach does have the suspicion of great-power chauvinism, it must be admitted that some of Trotsky's theories are correct - as long as there is a capitalist country in the world, it will be difficult for the socialist revolution to succeed;

By the same token, if the countries surrounding China are not incorporated into an alliance system, they will easily be used as weapons by other countries to disperse the power of the revolution and eventually turn it into a fight between the people.

"Is it really you who would create that...Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?

"This is a start. On the surface, of course, it's to fool those fools in Japan's upper echelons, making them think I'm just engaging in another form of soft aggression. In reality, it's to explore construction experience and a path forward for the future socialist alliance.

"I originally planned to invite you, the Communist Party of China, to be the first to participate, but now it is not possible. The Chinese people do not yet fully identify with me and the 'Three Represents' theory. If you participate, you may lose the support of the people.

"But you can't help but get involved, because the future of Asia will definitely be led and operated by the CCP and China. That's why I established the Five-Star Eastern Republic and allowed your CCP cadres to test the waters..."

Li Desheng listened quietly to the strategic planning of the Asian region by the "World Revolutionary Party's Asia Regional Director" and did not interrupt even though the other party's opinion was different from his own.

Because, the difference between the Soviet Union's plan for Asia and the Soviet Union's plan for Asia is that the Soviet Union was based on its own interests, but the World Revolutionary Party was based on the standpoint of the vast majority of the Chinese people and even the entire Asian people.

We are not idiots. It is easy to tell who is truly good to us, so even if people have different ideas, normal people will not get angry about it.

When Chen Duxiu slammed the table and cursed at representatives of the Soviet Union and the Communist International because of their differences of opinion, it was not because he was crazy or didn't know that he should "seek common ground while reserving differences", but because they didn't consider the interests of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people at all. How could this not make people angry?

However, the more Li Desheng listened, the stranger it seemed.

It's not that the layout itself is strange, but why does Comrade Mark, who is only 23 years old, speak like he is "making arrangements for his final resting place"?

It's that feeling of, "I can't do it anymore, so I'll leave the rest to you."

Oh, I almost forgot, Comrade Ma Shiwu said that after the SRP completes its layout and supports the CCP, it will withdraw completely and hand over this land to the force that is most suitable for it.

So that's why?

I always feel like something is wrong.

Li Desheng didn't know that Mark was worried that he might "suddenly travel through time and space and then suddenly travel back through time again." Instinctively, he asked with some uneasiness and confusion:

“What about you?

"Me? What's wrong with me?"

"I'm asking what you will do in the future. By doing this, you've not only betrayed your class, but also your country and nation..."

There is no doubt that if Fujiwara Kanezane really did this, as a "Japanese", even if he succeeded, he would probably not be able to go back.

Li Desheng had not read "The Three-Body Problem" and did not know the saying "Humans are not grateful to logic", but based on his life experience, he could guess that the Japanese people in the future would probably not be grateful to this "traitor".

Perhaps after a few decades, people will gradually realize his greatness, but in today's world where nationalism is prevalent, Fujiwara no Kanezane's behavior will undoubtedly be regarded as a "traitor to Japan";

Even if he eliminated things that were harmful to the Japanese people and laid the most solid foundation for Japan's long-term stability, it would not take many years, or even at the time, for the people to understand and recognize it.

Just as many members of the Communist Party of China regard the interests of the Soviet Union as paramount, it is not because they are unpatriotic, but because some people truly believe that only the survival of the Soviet Union can bring hope to the future of socialism and mankind;

However, no matter how great the ideal is, it will eventually succumb to reality.

Since we represent the interests of the people, we must often take the people's feelings into consideration.

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"Armed defense of the Soviet Union" caused the CCP to be severely criticized by the people, and "killing all Japanese high-ranking officials" might also cause Fujiwara no Kanezane to have a very bad reputation in Japan.

Fujiwara no Kanezane replied calmly:

"I don't care. I'm a communist. Nationality and country are of no importance to me. I just want to make the future of this world a better place. As for my reputation during my lifetime and after my death, what's the point of caring about it?"

"you…"

Li Desheng's eyes were complicated.

It was like seeing a "naive" young man, and also like seeing myself and many comrades who had the same ideals.

How can you be so 23 years old?

What kind of environment did he live in in the past?

Who is guiding him step by step to where he is today?

"Don't worry, I really don't care.

Mark said indifferently but solemnly:

“I know what I’m doing, and I know how much criticism my actions will bring. But someone has to do it, and someone has to bear the notoriety. Since I don’t care, I’ll do it.

"A great man once told me that everyone must die, some heavier than Mount Tai, some lighter than a feather. To die for the benefit of the exploiters is a shameful death, to die for the liberation of the people is a worthy death.

"Before death, being able to do something beneficial to the people is the most magnificent cause in the world. Even if you fall into the abyss and your reputation is ruined, it doesn't matter. Matter is indestructible, it just shatters!

553 Capitalism or Socialism

".It's just shattered!"

Li Desheng, who was only 40 years old, did not know that these were his original words in his twilight years more than 30 years later, and the cry of a great communist when launching his final charge, but he could feel the heavy weight of these words.

I really want to have a good exchange with the "great man" that Comrade Mark mentioned.

Unfortunately, they didn’t mention their names or anything, most likely because they didn’t want to reveal their identities.

Is he a sleeper agent in a certain country's upper echelons?

The Soviet Union, the United States, or the United Kingdom?

Could it be Ms. Field?

No matter who it was, the person who said this, together with Comrade Mark in front of him, was really to Li Desheng's liking.

Because that's how he does things!

It's like another self!

In this case, since Comrade Mark has made this decision, even if there is an abyss ahead, even if he will fall to pieces, stopping him or persuading him at this time would be an insult to him.

No more advice!

No big deal, let's go together!

At least, there will be one more comrade in the Hall of Communism!

Just at this moment, the tables, chairs, benches, peanuts, fruits and other things arranged by the agent were all moved into place, so Li Desheng said no more and jumped into other topics.

For example, relations with the United States, relations with the Soviet Union, the world situation, etc.

Of course, the most important thing is "how to cultivate inner strength", that is:

China...ah no, the exploration of the future development path of the "East Asian Socialist Alliance" (tentative name).

Li Desheng really wants to discuss this issue with Comrade Mark.

"This one."

Mark scratched his head:

"This topic is a bit too broad, and it would be better to explore it through practice. I don't think we can say anything by just talking about it. Let's focus on the military!"

UMP45 and the agent, who were setting up the scene, twitched their lips simultaneously.

Commander, this guy's head is full of memes...

Li Desheng shook his head:

"I don't know much about the military. Besides, with you controlling the Northeast and suppressing the Japanese Army, I don't think the military problem is that big. Let's talk about economic and social governance!"

Well, the people who promoted the "Four Crossings of the Chishui River" and the "Great Victory of Wuhan" said they didn't understand military affairs.

Actually, I still want to talk about military affairs. You are a big liar who pretends not to know military affairs.

Seeing Li Desheng's firm attitude, Mark secretly rolled his eyes.

"Okay! What do you want to talk about?

“I still have some doubts about some of the systems and policies you have implemented in Northeast China.

Maramon took out a small notebook filled with words from his pocket!

"First, in terms of the economy, the foundation seems socialist, but it's mixed with a lot of capitalist elements. Many comrades in the Northeast have written to Comrade Wu Hao and me, expressing their ideological confusion.

"I've actually talked about this issue many times, but those comrades didn't know my true identity. Perhaps they were wary of the enemy and didn't read or understand it carefully."

Mark sighed slightly:

"It's actually very simple. To explain it in four words, it's 'seeking truth from facts'. To explain it in five words, it's 'instrumentalization of ideology'.

Li Desheng's eyes lit up.

In fact, he already had the answer in his heart, but he just wanted to get a clearer recognition from Mark.

"What is the purpose of our pursuit of socialism? I think this is the important question that we must first clarify.

Mark took the cigarette from the agent and passed one to Li Desheng.

"In fact, this question can be answered with the Three Represents: we must develop social productivity, we must allow the people to obtain the benefits they deserve, and we must emancipate the mind and develop advanced culture;"

“Based on this, things are very simple – whether it is capitalism, socialism or even feudalism, whether it can be used by me depends entirely on whether it is applicable to the current situation, whether it is suitable for a certain environment, and whether it can create happiness for the people;

"Let's put aside most of the things in feudalism that are so backward for now. Are socialism and capitalism completely opposite and irreconcilable? Is socialism a planned economy? Is capitalism a free economy?

"Obviously not. In a socialist country, capital can exist and must be utilized, because Marxism has made it clear that capital is an objective entity that is not subject to human will.

"In capitalist countries, so-called socialist elements can be used to reconcile class contradictions and prolong the life of capitalism, because the people's pursuit of a better life is also an unstoppable "objective existence";

"If we make such clear distinctions, we will easily fall into the shackles of either-or, black-or-white, friend-or-enemy, and become stubborn in our thinking. This, when reflected in reality, will cause the economy to lose its vitality.

"I've talked to Ms. Field. The United States has begun to implement large-scale economic and welfare policies that were once only available to socialism, rather than fundamentalist capitalism. In other words, the United States will no longer be a purely capitalist country in the future.

“So, as a socialist country, what we need to consider is not the question of whether or not to have capital, nor the question of whether or not to deny the existence of capital, but rather the question of what kind of capital is needed, who owns and controls it, and other related issues.

"Capitalist countries were able to quickly adjust their policies and adapt to the changing world after the emergence of socialism. Do socialist countries have to wait until their survival is at stake before they learn to change and adapt to the environment?"

"I suspect that the comrades who raised the previous question not only have not studied the Three Represents, but have probably not seriously studied the Soviet Union's economic policies;

"As early as the New Economic Policy period, Lenin clearly stated that the state should control large capital and means of production, but at the same time allow small producers to have freedom of trade... This is actually not that different from my policy;

"To be honest, I'm also learning from him..."

Whether it is the new democratic economy, the comprehensive planned economy, the black cat or white cat, the Three Represents, scientific development, or the resource allocation theory, they are actually all things that are passed down from generation to generation. There is no good or bad, advanced or backward. It’s just that the emphasis is different according to different times.

If you hear something like "black cat, white cat" and start mocking "Flying on the Rice" or talking about "capitalism", then you have completely abandoned the principle of seeking truth from facts and know nothing about history and true capitalism.

".So my views have always been very clear. Even though I am a communist, I will not confine myself to the rules and regulations of communism. I will use whatever capitalism can be used for, and if there are any uses for feudalism, I can also use it!

"What should we do about the problem of exploitation? If you use capitalist things, exploitation will inevitably occur, and exploitation is what we communists strive to eliminate. Some of our comrades have strong opinions about this.

Although he said this, Li Desheng had a gentle smile on his face, as if saying, "Your answer will not exceed my expectations."

"On this point, I must first criticize one comrade, Zhao Ziqi. Some time ago, when meeting with some entrepreneurs, he said some things he shouldn't have said..."

History seems to have a strange inertia. Although the trajectory of life has changed a lot, and although this is not 1949, Zhao Ziqi still said something very similar to that passage in a half-joking tone in public:

...Please don't worry. Our Republic welcomes all investment capital. We are not afraid of exploitation; rather, we worry about the lack of exploitation..."

Here is the famous "theory of the merits of exploitation".

If you don't understand history, don't understand the background of such words, and only look at these "five words", a lot of people will jump out and madly abuse Zhao Ziqi as a "capitalist running dog";

At this stage, one might also add "the hateful lackey of Fujiwara no Kanezane, the chief of Japanese imperialism."

But is this actually the case?

It is true that Zhao Ziqi spoke without paying attention (or without caring), but it cannot be said that it has nothing to do with "advocating for capitalism and imperialism". At least it is completely unrelated.

Historically, after entering large cities like Shanghai and Tianjin, the CCP had been in a rural environment for a long time, and most of its members came from small peasant producers and basically lacked experience in urban management.

Therefore, they naturally brought their rural work methods into the cities, blurring the line between feudal and capitalist exploitation, and using the methods of striking down the local tyrants, dividing the land, and promoting egalitarianism to treat urban enterprises and business owners.

For example, in the late period of the Anti-Japanese War and the early period of the Liberation War, after the CCP occupied cities such as Jingxing, Yangquan, Shijiazhuang, and Zhangjiakou, it engaged in widespread arrests of entrepreneurs and looting of supplies and machinery, causing great damage to industrial production.

For example, after the establishment of the Tianjin Military Control Commission and the Tianjin Municipal Government, for several months no one in charge paid any attention to the city's capitalists. Many leaders even claimed that "anyone who contacts capitalists is unstable and a counter-revolutionary."

Therefore, entrepreneurs in the city are very afraid of the CCP and are extremely uncooperative. They are either preparing to flee, doing things perfunctorily, or laying off workers and closing down their businesses.

If this continues, the entire urban system will be in chaos, and the industry that is the lifeblood of the country will also suffer severe damage, and ultimately everyone will suffer together.

In order to stabilize people's hearts, Zhao Ziqi, after consulting the Party Central Committee, repeatedly met with business groups to appease them and ask them to resume production and stabilize economic growth.

Thus, the "exploitation is meritorious theory" was concocted in such an environment.

But whether this is right or wrong should be viewed dialectically. On the one hand, Zhao Ziqi said this to appease the people, maintain economic stability, and for the overall interests of the people. To say he is "right" is only "right" in terms of means.

On the other hand, the gap between urban and rural areas is too great. Just like the migrant workers of later generations, they can earn more money by working in the city than they can earn by working hard in the fields for a year or even for decades.