1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Because of Fujiwara no Kanezane's open policy, the personnel composition of the "Five-Star Eastern Republic" was very complex, and naturally there were many conflicts and contradictions, which were suppressed purely by his personal prestige.

As the Soviet intelligence agencies judged, if something happened to Fujiwara no Kanezane, the new country would fall apart in an instant and even civil war would break out.

Of course, they are now at the peak of their power and have a firm grip on the military and internal affairs systems, and their reputation among the people is extremely high, so this kind of thing will naturally not happen.

In short, the whole stadium was undercurrent, and everyone was waiting for the core figure to appear and wait for him to reveal the answer.

Soon, the side door of the stadium opened, and teams of soldiers silently marched out to form a line of guard. As usual, the hot man walked up to the podium in a low-key manner. Thousands of eyes were focused on him, and the venue instantly became quiet.

Then...

"Hoohoo... Snap! Hey, hey, hey! Sound check, sound check!"

"puff..."

Some cadres at the scene couldn't help but laugh quietly.

This was the first time for many people to meet Fujiwara Kanezane. They had heard that he was very friendly, had no airs, and was too lazy to pay attention to pomp and circumstance, but they did not expect that he would still be like this in such an occasion.

"Ahem...Okay, I'm sure everyone here already knows why you were summoned here. So, without further ado, I'll just announce the first thing, regarding the founding of the Party..."

His Highness Kanezane speaks simply...

I just like this kind of meeting style without any fuss.

"The Greater East Asia Conference has just concluded. I'm sure you've all heard some news. We are gradually becoming the core and leading force of the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere'. I am deeply honored by this..."

There was silence below.

Some people scoffed at this. It's all nice talk, but it's you Japanese who are the "core and leadership force"!

But people like Zhao Ziqi and Chen Li, who have higher status and access to more information, know that this is true.

It is true that the supreme leader of the Five-Star Eastern Republic is a Japanese prince, but this does not mean that this country belongs to Japan.

At least, it definitely does not belong to militaristic Japan.

"...Let us look at the land beneath our feet! It was once called Northeast China, and was briefly called 'Manchukuo', but now it has only one name - the Five-Star Eastern Republic!"

This seemingly ordinary sentence actually has quite shocking political implications. No one else, including Zhao Ziqi, dares to say it, at least not publicly.

Because this is equivalent to admitting the fact that Japan has always been unwilling to admit and even fabricated various terms and history to cover it up - Northeast China belongs to China.

However, for Fujiwara no Kanezane, this was easy to say, and even in Japan there was no objection.

Because, as Northeast China has developed to this day, various facts have led to an ancient concept being recognized by many people:

This world belongs to the virtuous. What is a "virtuous person"?

There were ancient explanations, and under the interpretation of Fujiwara no Kanezane's "Three Represents", that is:

Those who can represent the interests of the broad masses of people and the direction of history are called "virtuous people."

If we don’t do it, slogans are just slogans;

But if it is done, the slogan will become a powerful theoretical constraint, binding anyone who relies on this system.

So, even if Fujiwara no Kanezane publicly admitted that Northeast China belonged to China, what would it matter? Could the National Government still take Northeast China back based on this statement?

Don't make trouble.

Putting aside the question of whether the military strength is sufficient, if the National Army dares to come to the Northeast, the first to beat them up may not be the 129th Division, but the local armed militia organization.

They have not forgotten the hatred they suffered at the hands of the "Homecoming Corps".

Without the existence of the "People's Liberation Army", ordinary people might still think that "thieves come like a comb, soldiers come like a rake, and officials come like a razor" is common sense. With this army as a comparison, the Kuomintang's previous "royal army style" suddenly became unbearable.

"...our new nation, born from the ruins, from the collapse of the old order, from a backward past, is ushering in a brand new future;"

"We have broken the land monopoly, ensuring that those who till the land own the land and that society remains stable. We have drawn in talent from all quarters, striving for fairness and efficiency, and disregarding ancestry and lineage. We have invested heavily in education, agriculture, industry, and infrastructure, striving to build a beautiful new home..."

This statement is even more irrefutable.

Ruthlessly targeting Chinese landlords almost became the trademark of Fujiwara no Kanezane, a major Japanese landlord, even if it led to a sharp increase in resistance forces in North China, Central China, and Jiangnan, objectively supported the rule of the National Government, and even caused concerns in Japan.

The principle of not caring about origin, ignoring bloodline, and selecting people based on merit has given many people, especially ordinary Japanese civilians, opportunities for advancement and more diverse life choices, eliminating the need to confine their lives to the confines of the "Ikki";

As for the investment, there is no need to mention it. Any senior executive who has seen the financial statements knows that without Fujiwara Kanezane's personal financial support and the American aid, it would be a dream to maintain the current good situation.

"But this is far from enough! We lack a core! A core that can unite all forces that identify with the new order and are willing to fight for a common future!"

"We lack a strong, unified will to sweep away the poison of the old era, to resist the external threats, and to achieve the true revival and prosperity of this land!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

Here it comes, this "core" and "will" is undoubtedly the "new party" based on the will of Fujiwara no Kanezane.

What tasks and missions will this prince who rules the Northeast entrust it with? "But is it enough to simply make us prosperous and revitalize this land? No! Absolutely not! Because we also shoulder the great mission of making the entire Asia prosperous and self-reliant!"

"Therefore, we must build a core organization capable of accomplishing this task! Build a strong political party that can break through the meaningless ethnic barriers, class barriers, and the shackles of old interests, and can truly represent the fundamental interests and future direction of the Asian people!"

"To pursue equality, develop production, safeguard people's livelihoods, and build an independent, free, prosperous, and progressive new Asia... anything that benefits the interests of the vast majority of the people of Asia is the mission and responsibility of this party to carry out!"

"This party will be the core force leading all national work! It will be the vanguard leading all the people of this land forward! It will be the only ruling party in this country and even in the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere'!"

Fujiwara Kanezane took a deep breath and roared, "I will name it... the Asian Communist Party!" "Abbreviated as the Asian Communist Party!"

601 Dictatorship is not wrong, the food is

"Abbreviated as the Asian Communist Party!"

No, hold on.

I'm the commander of the 129th Division. If I can't hold myself together in such a solemn occasion, my life will be ruined!

Hehehe...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Don't underestimate the bond between him and me!

This little joke won't make me...

"...Comrade Wang Yong, what on earth are you laughing at?"

The hot man next to Chen Wei, Liu Bo, deputy chief of staff of the 129th Division and executive vice president of the Shenyang Military Engineering College... Liu Dachuan looked at the man with his mouth and body twitching curiously, as if he was doing something shameful, and asked in a low voice.

Hearing this, senior generals including Chief of Staff of the 129th Division Xu Quanzhong, Commander of the 358th Brigade Zhang Zongshun, Commander of the 386th Brigade Li Da, Commander of the 385th Brigade Zhao Qimin, Commander of the 1st Cavalry Brigade Tian Weiyang, Air Force Commander Chongren, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Xuanren, and Captain of the "Republic" Kudo Shunsaku all looked over.

They were all familiar with Chen Kang's character. Since his smile was so twisted, he must have been holding his fart. This was the consensus of comrades throughout Northeast China, whether from China, Japan, the United States, Britain or Russia.

This guy, when will he be like Lord Kanezane... Wait, forget it, it seems like he's not very steady either. Seeing someone looking at him, Chen Kang lowered his voice further: "I'm not laughing."

"You were obviously trying to hold back your laughter, and it never stopped."

"Stop talking nonsense, comrade. Talking nonsense is a betrayal of your people. Are you going to blame them?"

"I always feel a chill down my spine...So what are you laughing at?" "I was thinking of something happy."

"Um?"

"Your wife is pregnant."

"Huh? When did this happen? Wait? My wife? She's in Shanghai! We've been separated for over a year! You're talking nonsense again!"

"...You're not the Liu Dachuan of the past...You're not easy to fool...Oh, by the way, we found your wife, Wu Jingchun, and we'll be there soon..."

"Oh, thanks, I...wait, are you fucking trying to change the subject?"

This was Chen Kui, the Chen Biao who had the most contact with Fujiwara Kanezane, had the best relationship with him, and was most familiar with his character. So even though he knew that someone was openly playing tricks, he could barely hold it in. But among the other people present, at least half of them almost burst out laughing.

Asian...Asian Communist Party?

There is no problem translating "Asian Coprosperity Party" into English as Asian CoprosperityParty, Russian as ConpoBeTaAoua9 A3Ms or Japanese as Lesha Le Gongrong Party, but there is a problem in the Chinese context.

The Asian Common Prosperity Party is the "Asian Communist Party", so the Asian Communist Party can also be the "Asian Communist Party"!

You can't use abbreviated names randomly, otherwise if one day you run to the Kuomintang territory and say that you are the "Asian Communist Party", you might be arrested as a Communist.

噫?

etc?

As if I were a communist. Hahahaha… then it’s okay.

However, compared to this minor issue, there was a sentence in Fujiwara no Kanezane's speech that caught the attention of many people:

The only ruling party.

only-...

Is this an attempt to establish a "one-party dictatorship"?

—Thinking of this, some people’s faces turned ugly.

"Democracy" can be said to be the hallmark of communism that distinguishes it from capitalism. Similarly, "dictatorship" is seen as a typical characteristic of "feudal backwardness" and "imperial dictatorship."

After arriving in Northeast China, they quickly discovered that the political atmosphere there was very relaxed. People weren't arrested for no reason. You could even read communist books in secret. As long as you didn't openly promote communism or insult the Emperor, almost no one would bother you.

Furthermore, they developed a considerable degree of favorability towards the young ruler Fujiwara no Kanezane, and some even considered "Should we reform this Japanese prince and bring him into our ranks?"

Now, the phrase "one-party dictatorship" is tantamount to pouring a bucket of cold water on these people's heads, extinguishing the fire of hope that was previously ignited by the "Fujiwara Reforms".

If there is a one-party dictatorship today, will there be a one-person dictatorship tomorrow? There is no good end to dictatorship, Your Highness!

But for high-ranking officials in the military and government systems like Chen Sai and Zhao Ziqi, this is nothing at all.

In fact, the current system of the "Five-Star Eastern Republic" is itself a complete "dictatorship". It cannot be said that it has nothing to do with the word "republic", but it can also be said that it has basically nothing to do with it.

Chen Kui and Zhao Ziqi were indeed "extremely powerful" and could decide many things, but Fujiwara no Kanezane still retained the power to interfere at any time, and the real core and key powers such as military mobilization were still firmly in his hands.

The military system is the real foundation and the most powerful organization that is most loyal to Fujiwara Kanezane personally.

Then again, even if Fujiwara Kanezane gave these powers to Chen Li and his men, they wouldn't be able to take them. Do you think those junior officers and enlisted men would just listen to their orders?

Power, power, it is only real power when it is recognized by others.

Only when Fujiwara no Kanezane, who was recognized by the majority of soldiers, recognized Chen Li, did the military power in Chen Kang's hands become useful.

This is not a world of women's products. There are certain rules and everyone has to abide by them.

As for the Japanese non-communist and non-party cadres, their thinking was even simpler:

Don't let His Highness Kanezane rule the country? Heaven will punish this traitor!

What kind of country is Japan? A small country.

Unlike China, it is a small country that cannot withstand any turmoil.

So they can only "bet on the fate of the country" - as long as there is one person who can lead them to victory, they will involuntarily and absolutely obey before this person fails frequently to the point of no return.

"...Since the vast majority of the comrades present did not attend the Greater East Asia Conference, I would like to emphasize once again the essence of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Belt—"

"It is not the hegemony of one nation or one people, it is not the plunder of the weak by the strong, it is not colonization in the name of 'common prosperity', it is not unilateral gain;"

"It represents the true independence of all nations after they have freed themselves from the shackles of colonialism, the mutual assistance and cooperation among equal nations, the exchange and mutual learning of different cultures and civilizations, and the elimination of poverty, the development of production, and the sharing of prosperity!"

"Asia's shared prosperity means building a common home for all Asian countries and nations that love peace and pursue progress! We must unite to resist the greed of the old Western colonizers and jointly explore a path of modernization and revival that belongs to Eastern civilization!"

“Therefore, we need the Asian Communist Party as a vanguard to practice this path and realize this dream!”

"Now, let me read out the constitution and program of the 'Asian Co-Prosperity Party'!"

"

From this we can see how serious Fujiwara no Kanezane's "dictatorship" was.

He himself chose the name of the new party;

The establishment of the new party was entirely his personal will; the party constitution was not discussed with anyone.

Until today, no one, including Chen Kang, knew what this "Asian Communist Party" would look like. It was fundamentally different from the Chinese Communist Party's style of "full deliberation, democratic discussion, and collective decision-making."

However, no one is bothered by this for the time being, because the content of this new party constitution quickly attracted the attention of everyone, especially the Chinese Communist Party members:

"General Program: The Party for the Common Prosperity of Asia is the vanguard of the people of all Asia and the leading core of the cause of Asian common prosperity. It represents the development requirements of Asia's advanced productive forces, represents the direction of progress of Asia's advanced culture, and represents the fundamental interests of the vast majority of the people of Asia... (hereinafter referred to as the 'CPAP')"

This first paragraph sets it apart from other political parties. Take the Constitution of the Communist Party of China, for example. The opening paragraph reads:

1921 edition: "Our party is named 'Communist Party of China'. Our party program is as follows: The revolutionary army must work together with the proletariat to overthrow the power of the capitalist class..."

1922/1923 edition: "Members of this Party are not limited to nationality or sex. Anyone who accepts the Manifesto and Constitution of this Party and is willing to serve the Party faithfully may become a member..."

1928 edition (latest edition): "Name: The Chinese Communist Party is a part of the Communist International and is named: The Communist Party of China, Branch of the Communist International. Qualifications for Party membership: Anyone who recognizes the Communist International and the Party's program and constitution may join one of the Party organizations and actively work therein..."

Even a fool can see how big the gap is.

Historically, it was not until 1945 that the CCP's party constitution truly formed its own characteristics, its own complete theoretical system, and broke away from its identity as a "son party" of the Communist International:

"The Communist Party of China is the advanced, organized force of the Chinese working class and the highest form of its class organization. It represents the interests of the Chinese nation and the Chinese people. At this stage, it strives to realize China's new democratic system. Its ultimate goal is to realize the communist system in China..."

This is the Communist Party of China. As for the party constitution of the Kuomintang, which has been crushed by the CCP in various institutional ways and has now basically become the representative of the big landlords and the big bourgeoisie, there is no need to mention it.