1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

"You... forget it, I won't say much about your own thoughts.

Seeing Fujiwara Kanezane's frankness, Li Desheng couldn't help but look at him with the doting eyes he would give his nephew, then smiled and shook his head:

"But I understand what you mean. You want us, the Chinese Communist Party, to go to Shenyang and perform well in front of representatives from other countries?"

By explaining it so clearly in advance, wasn't it intended to give the CCP, the "observer representative," the first opportunity to shine, leaving the impression on other countries that the CCP is capable and can handle things, while also allowing the CCP to become familiar with the Southeast Asian countries?

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"Yes, this conference is not only of interest to Asian countries, but also to the entire world thanks to President Chun... Field's help. We will first try to create a model for China and Asia to prepare for the future unity of the world's people.

This sentence finally moved Li Desheng thoroughly:

"Okay, I'll discuss this with the comrades at the Central Committee.

Three days later, a series of news that shocked the whole of Asia and even the world came out one after another:

1. The Military Committee of the Five-Star Eastern Republic officially announced that Fujiwara Kanezane, commander of the 129th Cavalry Brigade that recaptured Kulun, had completed his mission and was about to return to Shenyang.

The shocking degree of this news was actually not that great, after all, many people had guessed it - with the "Bailingmiao Victory" as a precedent, it was impossible for others to do such a shocking and adventurous act as an expedition of thousands of miles and a surprise attack on Kulun.

To be honest, many people, including Chinese people, have developed a "winning mentality" towards Fujiwara no Kanezane, as if as long as this person takes action, there is no way they will lose.

Even the most patriotic Chinese people felt extremely complicated about Outer Mongolia being recovered by this person.

On the one hand, recovering Outer Mongolia is something that every knowledgeable Chinese person dreams of. Therefore, Marshal Xu who recovered Outer Mongolia gained a lot of popularity in the past, and the benefits he gained still benefit his descendants today.

On the one hand, it was a Japanese who took the lead in such a great feat of recovering Outer Mongolia, and it was hard for everyone to accept that the "General of Cavalry" suddenly changed his nationality.

For ordinary people, nationalism will always be more acceptable than communism.

Fortunately, the performance of the CCP's Northward Corps at least gave everyone some psychological comfort - China is not without capable people.

2. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China suddenly released a document entitled "Initiative on Building a Community of Shared Future for Mankind."

Without going into details about "establishing an economic community with win-win cooperation and common development" and "creating a security framework of fairness, justice, and shared benefits", those who are interested are surprised to find that:

Many of the concepts in the "Community of Shared Future for Mankind" are surprisingly similar to, and even coincide with, the concept of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere"!

Now, let’s not talk about how the “plagiarism and anti-plagiarism” verbal battles started. After seeing this document and knowing that the CCP was going to send people to negotiate with the “Five-Star Eastern Republic”, some people were immediately furious:

"Sukkabile!

572 Imperialism? You are allowed to talk about it?

The five parties will soon begin negotiations in Shenyang. The CCP's delegation will be headed by Li Desheng, Secretary of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

When he saw this news, Mr. Litvinov, the People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, who was already angry about the "Initiative on Building a Community of Shared Future for Mankind", almost threw the cup in his hand.

the reason is simple.

First, as the CCP’s top leaders had previously worried, the so-called “building a community with a shared future for mankind” may appear to be nothing more than a somewhat boring “initiative,” but in reality, it is the CCP’s attempt to challenge the Soviet Union’s “communist right to interpret the Bible.”

What is the Soviet Union?

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

What is a "Soviet"?

An organizational form created by the Russian proletariat during the 1905 Revolution to lead the masses in revolutionary struggle.

No matter from which perspective, the Soviet Union was at the forefront of the exploration of communism and was the leader and forerunner of all communist organizations in the world, including its "son party" the Chinese Communist Party.

But now, the "son" has actually proposed a brand new theory that is more advanced than the "father", seems more feasible and appealing, seems more easily accepted by comparison, and is more likely to establish a "new alliance"?

The "father" expressed his inability to accept it, and regarded it as a dangerous move by his "disobedient son" to usurp the throne and the most important "right to speak".

It is precisely because he understands the weight of the concept of "a community with a shared future for mankind" and how bright, great and appealing its prospects are that Litvinov feels a sense of anger of being challenged and threatened.

Otherwise, if the Soviet Union would pay attention to and crack down on any random person who came out and said a few words and put forward a so-called "innovative theory", it would be underestimating the Soviet Union.

From this perspective, the Chinese Communist Party was considered a "special element" that received great attention from the Soviet Union, and could even be regarded as its "successor."

Congratulations, congratulations (dog head).

By the way, the Soviet Union has not responded to the "Three Represents" for so long. On the one hand, it is because they do not think it is that important and think it is just a slogan. On the other hand, it is because the proposer Fujiwara Kanezane was not a member of the Communist Party.

Can you guess how the Soviet Union would have reacted if the Chinese Communist Party had proposed the "Three Represents"?

The truth that "heretics are more hateful than pagans" is clearly revealed through the different attitudes of the Soviet Union towards the theories of the Chinese Communist Party and Fujiwara Kanezane.

Second, the CCP dared to unilaterally decide to negotiate with Fujiwara no Kanezane and even the "Northeastern Pseudo-State" without the Soviet Union's consent or even a single notification, displaying a peace-making attitude!

Who is Fujiwara Kanezane?

It's a Japanese feudal prince!

He is the leader of the invasion of China!

They are the main culprit for splitting China!

The most important thing is that he was the bastard who caused the Soviet Union to suffer several heavy losses in succession!

The Manchurian Incident, the collapse of Vladivostok, the civil unrest in the Jewish state, the fire sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway... and the recent loss of Outer Mongolia!

Which one of these things did not make the Soviet Union itch with hatred?

Although the Soviet Union has not yet recognized the Outer Mongolian government, although legally speaking, Outer Mongolia is still China, and although on the surface, Northeast China and Outer Mongolia have no relationship with the Soviet Union, although...

Although there are so many "althoughs", as the Soviet Union... ah, didn't I let it slip, as a subsidiary organization of the Communist International, how dare you, the Chinese Communist Party, "make friends" with such an enemy?!

Do you still see me as your father?

From the first day of its establishment, the Soviet Union had a strong "Mao-style daddy flavor" - I can give you assistance, I can help you build a party and a country, but you must listen to me in everything, and you cannot resent me even if I treat you badly for a while.

It is undeniable that the Soviet Union was quite considerate of countries that truly listened to the Soviet Union and obeyed its arrangements and orders. But the problem is that these countries are basically small countries that can only get the meat by following the trend and following their father!

If they had any ambition, even countries like Poland and Finland would not completely regard the Soviet Union's orders as a guideline for national interests, not to mention China, which is not much smaller than the Soviet Union.

Historically, just for the seemingly insignificant issue of "Dad or Big Brother", China and the Soviet Union had fierce friction several times. Finally, the Soviet Union reluctantly and hesitantly acknowledged that the CCP was a younger brother, and this awkward situation continued until the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union was already extremely dissatisfied with the CCP's contacts with the World Revolutionary Party and its acceptance of aid from the other side. Now, at this critical juncture, these two incidents have arisen. It would be strange if Litvinov and other Soviet high-ranking officials were not furious!

Litvinov received two pieces of bad news just after he arrived in Shenyang secretly and was about to start negotiations according to Stalin's instructions. He even suspected that Fujiwara no Kanezane had colluded with the Chinese Communist Party to deceive the Soviet Union.

Could it be that both sides were playing us in that bullshit military exercise?

The battle of Ulanqab was over so long ago. Why did they come to negotiate at such a critical juncture, on the eve of the Greater East Asia Conference, when the Soviet Union had lost Outer Mongolia and was forced to come to the negotiations?

No matter how you look at it, it seems like a pre-arranged plot...

Could it be that the CCP intends to join the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere"?

This thought flashed through Litvinov's mind for a moment, but he quickly put it aside.

You might as well say that the British colluded with the Germans to invade the Soviet Union.

If the CCP really dares to collude with the Japanese invaders, the Chinese people will never forgive them.

Looking at the insulting words against the CCP in some other Chinese newspapers in his hands, Litvinov felt a little relieved, but when he thought of his mission and the current situation, he felt a headache again.

How could Japan produce such a difficult guy?

Soon after, an angry directive arrived from Moscow:

1. Negotiate with Fujiwara no Kanezane as soon as possible. At least find out the reason for the failure and retrieve the prisoners!

2. Find out the CCP’s true attitude and subtly warn Chinese people with the same name not to get too close to Fujiwara Kanezane!

3. Let the CCP send someone to Moscow to explain what the "community of shared future for mankind" is all about, and find a way to get the CCP to agree to incorporate it into the Soviet theoretical system!

When Litvinov saw this harshly worded telegram, he seemed to see the Kremlin sanitation workers struggling to clean up the debris on the floor and Stalin roaring.

Well, let's talk about the first thing first!

The next day, Fujiwara no Kanezane returned to Shenyang as reported in the news. He agreed to meet with Litvinov before he even had time to sit down, and did not make the news public, which made the latter somewhat relieved:

It seems that Fujiwara no Kanezane still has great respect for the Soviet Union!

However, the faint goodwill that came from being treated with respect was shattered the moment they met:

"Mr. Litvinov, are you here to formally establish diplomatic relations with our country? Then you shouldn't come to me. You should talk to Comrade Gu Weijun first, and then talk to Comrade Zhao Ziqi!"

Litvinov's expression collapsed.

Damn it!

Why are you acting stupid?

I don't believe you don't know what I'm here for!!

As soon as Litvinov's anger started to rise, he was shocked.

Could this guy be deliberately trying to disrupt my rhythm?

No, we can't let him lead us by the nose.

Litvinov adjusted his mindset in an instant, skipping those boring provocations and teasings and getting straight to the point:

Mr. Fujiwara, I came to Shenyang this time to talk to you about what happened in the Mongolian People’s Republic some time ago.

"Mongolia."

Seeing that Litvinov was not led astray by him, Fujiwara Kanezane thought it was a pity. He pretended to think for a while and said in surprise,

"Oh, you mean the rebel group I wiped out? What's wrong? You want to learn cavalry tactics and long-range raid tactics from me? You'll have to pay for it!"

"Mr. Fujiwara, I think both you and I could be more candid. Regarding the Outer Mongolia issue, we sincerely hope to find a solution that satisfies both sides!"

Well

Seeing that Litvinov seemed really angry, Fujiwara Kanezane stopped pretending to be crazy and leaned back in his chair, saying calmly and casually:

"I don't understand why everyone insists on discussing the Outer Mongolia issue in front of me, as if Outer Mongolia is not part of China. More than a month ago, I set out on this journey from Ulanqab, just to reclaim my homeland and unify China.

"Wherever our troops and troops went, the people welcomed us wholeheartedly. We truly had the best of luck. I can still vividly recall that vibrant scene, a scene of everything flourishing... I've forgotten what came before, what came after, but in short, the advantage was ours!"

Why did this guy's speech and accent suddenly become weird?

Litvinov looked at the translator with a strange expression. The translator waited calmly for Fujiwara Kanezane to finish, sighed imperceptibly, and then simply said:

"Outer Mongolia is an inalienable sacred territory of our country. It is a matter of our internal affairs. Foreign countries have no right to interfere!"

Dongmei, although there are two types of translation: literal translation and free translation, isn't your translation a bit too simple?

"Just tell me if my translation is correct, right?

"Tsk...that's true...

Fujiwara Kanezane smacked his lips, then looked at Li Vino fiercely.

"That's right! That's what I mean! Outer Mongolia is a made-up word. The entire Mongolia is part of China. What does it have to do with you, the Soviet Union?! What? You want to interfere in our internal affairs?"

Compared with those Soviet officials who were speechless in Kulun by the same rhetoric, Litvinov's attitude level was much higher. Not only was he not scared, he also quickly realized the trap hidden in this speech.

At this point, you must not say something like "You are fighting us Soviets", otherwise the other party will retort with "Why are your Soviet troops on our territory?", which will put you in a passive position;

Similarly, words like "You, Fujiwara no Kanezane, are Japanese, so why do you meddle in China's affairs?" are also meaningless. Not only will they fail to stop the other party, but they may also easily backfire on yourself.

After just a few seconds of thinking, Litvinov spoke in a familiar diplomatic tone:

"Mr. Fujiwara, this matter begins with the complex relationship between China and the Soviet Union and the chaotic situation at the founding of the Mongolian People's Republic. Our country established a…"

Litvinov imitated Fujiwara no Kanezane and spoke a long string of diplomatic rhetoric, which the agent also translated in a few short sentences:

"Commander, it's just meaningless official rhetoric. He said that the situation between China, the Soviet Union and Mongolia was complicated back then. Due to national security and economic and political needs, the Soviet Union established some cooperation with the puppet government of Outer Mongolia. It is normal for Soviet personnel to stay in Xipu.

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Fujiwara Kanezane curled his lips again.

As expected of a cadre from a wealthy Jewish family, he is very cunning.

This passage not only absolves the Soviet Union of the mistake of occupying Outer Mongolia and instigating its secession, but also conveniently places the blame on the Chinese rulers at the time – if it weren't for your useless inaction, how could we have "established cooperation" with Outer Mongolia?

Of course, the phrases "a puppet government" and "Soviet personnel" also prove another thing: the Soviet Union was not going to break off relations with Fujiwara no Kanezane and was not going to sell Outer Mongolia.

Such a statement was not only to express "goodwill", but also to express the Soviet side's meaning of "I am sure that you, Fujiwara no Kanezane, have no intention of breaking up with me."

Coincidentally, Fujiwara no Kanezane really had no intention of falling out.

Even though the two armies had actually fought each other and the 129th Division killed, captured and expelled thousands of Soviets, both sides still had no intention of completely tearing each other apart and putting the matter on the table for discussion.

Politics is such an interesting thing - because making the Outer Mongolia issue clear will not benefit anyone.

At least for now.

Dongmian did not want to have a large-scale conflict with the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union did not want to leave a bad reputation of "aggression" internationally.