1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Everyone was shocked by the various intelligence brought to them and then they discovered that Li Desheng, who had returned to the Nanchang headquarters, had been hiding in a corner, smoking quietly, without saying a word.

"Cough cough cough..."

Taking advantage of the fact that He Zizhen and Ma Shiwu were not around these days, Li Desheng, who had been smoking in revenge, was so frightened that he quickly put out his cigarette. Under the amusement of the crowd, he coughed a few times and said slowly:

"Comrades, I heard everything you said just now. You basically criticized him for being a dictator. But I've actually already asked him about this issue of dictatorship, and he asked me a few questions in return—"

"Even if I were a dictator, how would Northeast China develop under my dictatorial rule? Would the country be strong? Would the people be happy? Would they be willing to follow and support me?"

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Like Yang Jingyu and others who were left speechless when asked, the CCP members also had nothing to say.

To deny these is tantamount to denying the CCP itself.

If the CCP's biggest enemies, who are integrating Northeast China's power, sweeping across northern China, and changing the Sino-Japanese situation, are all idiots, then what is the CCP itself, which is even far inferior to such an enemy in many aspects, if it can draw a tie with them?

Big idiot?

Yes, the CCP is "democratic," but it's fine if "democracy" can't defeat "dictatorship." But what about the fact that the local people don't follow the Chinese Communist Party, but are willing to work for a foreign ruler?

As previously reported intelligence indicates, and as the speed with which this "People's Congress System" emerged demonstrates, the Five-Star Eastern Republic's military capabilities and administrative efficiency are astonishingly high. So, does this mean that dictatorship is inherently bad?

It doesn't seem to be necessarily true...

Seeing that everyone seemed to be thinking about something, Li Desheng emphasized:

"Also, comrades, I suggest that when you discuss the merits of this system, you should not bring personal considerations into it, but consider purely whether it is beneficial to the country, whether it is beneficial to the Five-Star Eastern Republic government, and whether it is beneficial to the people."

This made everyone a little confused for a moment. After thinking for a while, General Zhu frowned and asked cautiously:

"Comrade Secretary, are you saying this People's Congress...isn't just a sham?"

"We say that Fujiwara no Do...'s congress is a rubber stamp, that the people only have the right to supervise and make suggestions, not the right to rule, and that they will eventually become the playthings of the bureaucrats... These words are correct;"

"However, if we focus solely on the label of 'fake democracy,' we easily overlook a more crucial question: if he is clearly a dictator who doesn't need to make concessions to anyone, why does he insist on creating this 'stamp'? And why does he insist on calling it the 'People's Congress'?"

yes!

Why would Fujiwara no Kanezane take such an unnecessary action, given his prestige in Northeast China? Japanese comrades who visited us a few days ago said that there have long been voices in Japan calling for "His Highness Fujiwara no Nakamura to be the future emperor," yet the current Emperor Hirohito has done nothing to stop these voices. What does this mean?

This means that even if Fujiwara no Kanezane really became emperor in the Northeast, Japan would not have much power to stop him!

So what kind of "fake democracy" is he engaging in?

"What is Northeast China? It's the 'land of peace and prosperity' run by the Japanese Kwantung Army for twenty years. It's the lair of the Zhang family warlords. We, the Chinese Communist Party, have never been able to gain a foothold, no matter how much we've tried. We can only lie low!"

Li Desheng walked to the map and tapped his finger on the location of the land in the northeast:

"But, in just two years, Fujiwara... was able to transform this land, repeatedly ravaged by the Zhangs and their sons and the Kwantung Army, into the 'Five-Star Eastern Republic' of today, where industry is revived, the military is strong, government affairs are streamlined, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. What did he rely on?"

"Some might say it's because of Japan's strength, Fujiwara no Kanezane's good family background, etc. But I think those are superficial reasons. The real reason is that Fujiwara no Kanezane fully utilized the theory and practice of communism, created the 'Three Represents' and put it into practice!"

"He allowed millions of Northeastern people—farmers, workers, and soldiers—to experience the feeling of being 'masters' for the first time! This unleashed an unprecedented enthusiasm and unleashed a powerful productive force!"

Amidst the stunned gazes, Li Desheng made a Korean gesture of anger:

"Even if there's only a tiny bit of this feeling, even just a tiny bit, it's enough to make the people who have been oppressed for thousands of years willing to submit to his rule, to his 'dictatorship'!"

"Now, he's establishing this 'National People's Congress'. Even if it's just a meeting for people to raise opinions, it's telling those farmers, workers, and vendors who have just straightened their backs—'From now on, you can speak with your mouths! From now on, you can stare at the officials with your eyes!'"

"He really did use the system to tell everyone—speaking, supervising, and making suggestions—all had to follow my rules. In reality, the restrictions were quite severe. But think about it: ordinary people back then didn't even have this legal channel to express their opinions!"

"So, do you think, after discovering they can truly change the country, society, and government, will the people of Northeast China... no, including Northeast China, Mongolia, Taiwan, and parts of North China, show even greater enthusiasm? Will they unleash even greater productivity?"

Everyone was silent.

Precisely because they are not ordinary Communist Party members and can see through and understand this level, the pressure is overwhelming.

Such an enemy...

Respectable indeed, but even more terrifying.

If the ability the CCP needs to defeat the KMT is 1, then the ability needed to defeat the "pseudo-government" led by this person may be 10 or even 100.

No one knew how many more good things Fujiwara no Kanezane had yet to offer. If he were only a military prowess, then, as the book "On Protracted War" says, defeat would be inevitable. But if he possessed strong organizational skills, then defeating all enemies would only be a matter of time!

"So, speaking of this, we, the Communist Party of China, must also seriously reflect on our Soviet system, because we are actually even worse than those in Northeast China, and we don't have such legal channels for the people to express their opinions."

Li Desheng took a sip of water and pointed out the problems of the current Soviet system:

"Our Soviets have always said 'All power belongs to the workers, peasants, and soldiers.' But if an old farmer living by the Xiang River is dissatisfied with the chairman of the township Soviet, where should he go to speak up? Should he squat at the government gate with his pipe in his pocket? Should he ask a party member to pass on his opinions to Ruijin or Nanchang?"

Or, a hint of sarcasm appeared on Li Desheng's face:

"Or is he counting on us, the 'honest officials,' to make decisions for him when we go down to inspect? Just to ask, what's the fundamental difference between this Soviet and Fujiwara's rubber stamp?"

"Since we all believe that the people are the main force in shaping history, and that 'all power comes from the people,' shouldn't we also give them a 'channel for speaking out'? A set of laws that are more transparent, more effective, and more conducive to the people truly being 'masters of their own house' than Fujiwara's?"

"

The conference room fell silent again.

This question is too sharp and too real.

Because the Soviet-style Soviet regime emphasized "the unity of legislation and execution", the chairmen of township Soviets at all levels were both legislators and executors, and supervision relied almost entirely on inspections from higher authorities and internal reviews.

The extent of the problem this will cause has been fully demonstrated by the massive cases of the "Ruijin Anti-Corruption Campaign" and the "Nanchang Rectification Movement" - ordinary party members and cadres find it difficult to speak out, and the voices of the grassroots people are often directly suppressed.

Didn't anyone discover the corruption of Xie Busheng, who was executed?

of course not.

But with officials protecting each other and covering up the truth at every level, no one could get their voice heard.

In fact, the Soviet system, which the Soviet Union and the Chinese Communist Party are proud of, is actually producing bureaucrats in large quantities step by step.

If no changes are made, I am afraid that we will be completely defeated in the competition with the "Five-Star Eastern Republic".

"I understand, Comrade Desheng." Zhang Wentian pushed up his glasses.

"I remember you mentioned a long time ago that if the Soviet Chairman's executive powers weren't stripped away, it would cause huge problems. Do you think we should fully delegate legislative power to the people... The People's Congress? The government only has executive power?"

"Not only legislative power, but also the power to elect and remove key positions, the power to supervise cadres at all levels, and the power to decide on major national affairs..."

After Li Desheng gave a bunch of examples that basically covered the content of the "People's Congress" system in later generations, he suddenly smiled bitterly and said:

"I did think so before, but the practice over the past two years has changed my mind."

"How to say?"

"During my trip to Northeast China, I took the time to chat with Mr. Lu Xun. When we discussed the issue of democracy, or 'Questions of the World Revolutionary Party,' he showed me a passage from his early writings, which left a deep impression on me..."

An excerpt from Lu Xun's "On Cultural Bias":

"Picking up the threads of others, they thought of forming a large flock to resist, but they also showed their prowess in nature, and were good at causing trouble. When they saw dissidents rising, they would use the majority to oppress the minority, using the excuse of majority rule to suppress them, and their oppression was even more severe than that of a tyrant.

"Alas! In ancient times, the ruler of the people was always a dictator. But with today's methods, he has suddenly become the most despicable of millions of scoundrels. The people can no longer bear their lot. What good can he do to the prosperity of the country?"

Of course, Lu Xun's main point in this passage is to satirize those politicians who, in the name of "the people," actually seek personal gain. However, the other level of thought revealed in it is equally significant:

The "tyrants" of ancient times were certainly hateful, but now that the "millions of scoundrels" have suddenly gained power, aren't they even more brutal, arbitrary, and harmful to the country than the emperors?

"...I'm wondering, if power is unthinkingly delegated to the people, will they understand it? Will they be able to use it effectively? Will it be exploited by others with ill intentions?"

Li Desheng's words immediately reminded the CCP members of "Comrade Ma Shiwu's question":

"If we want to achieve people's democracy, then giving each person one vote and letting them decide national affairs by voting, is that democracy? If so, is this method feasible? If not, can it be improved?"

As of now, everyone has acknowledged two things:

1. Power comes from the people, and the people are the main body of history;

2. The people are a very broad and complex group, and are definitely not a single concept.

The Communist Party of China recognizes the status of the people, but it also has to admit that the people need a vanguard, otherwise they will often take detours and be exploited by those with ulterior motives.

In short, if no one leads the people in the right direction, it will easily turn into a "mob carnival."

As the "Chairman of the Soviet Government" who was in charge of the Prime Minister's political affairs, Wu Hao felt this more clearly and immediately asked:

"Comrade Desheng, what do you think?"

"Decentralization is absolutely necessary, but it cannot be unrestricted. Before the people's ideological awareness reaches a certain level, we must delegate power in an orderly manner under the premise of upholding the leadership of the Party and the people's democratic dictatorship..."

Li Desheng glanced at Wu Hao quietly:

"As for how to do it, I hope that all comrades will pool their wisdom and come up with a preliminary plan as soon as possible, and then continue to verify and modify it in practice..."

Well, this "comrades," this "verification," this "practice," of course, is not just about this side, but also about that side;

Things between Communist parties can't be considered plagiarism, right?

The CCP officials seemed to have realized something, but the sense of urgency once again weighed on their hearts.

We are still looking for answers - although we have vaguely touched the edge of the answers, but people in the Northeast are about to start implementing the complete policy.

Regardless of whether they are a dictatorship or a democracy, they have indeed won the support of the people!

Or, take it and copy it carefully?

Anyway, Wu Hao has already said that there are so many comrades lurking in the Northeast. It would be a great idea to let them fully learn from the "Northeast Experience".

Alas, serving the people cannot be considered plagiarism.

As the only two senior CCP officials who know the true inside story of Northeast China, Li Desheng and Wu Hao feel more deeply than ordinary party members.

Because they knew very well that as the "chief undercover leader" in the Northeast, if Fujiwara Kanezane wanted to get things done, he had to avoid suspicion and obstruction in Japan and fully unite people from various nationalities, countries and classes. Therefore, his operation and practice would be much more difficult than that of the Chinese Communist Party.

For example, the People's Congress system is actually used to cultivate people's awareness of participating in politics and policy-making, disintegrate people's feudal servility, and pave the way for the further implementation of better systems in the future;

For example, the civil service salary reform was actually aimed at stabilizing public sentiment, breaking up the hereditary system of Japanese aristocrats, and implanting the idea of ​​"distribution according to work" and "no distinction between high and low" to win the support of more grassroots elites.

For example, he was a dictator, asserting his personal authority—in reality, he was forcing certain people to stop thinking and become completely obedient. He used his absolute authority as Lord Fujiwara to cover up some "irrational" things while ensuring the fastest possible speed in establishing organizations and improving national strength.

Isn't this much more difficult than the CCP's situation?

However, Li Desheng was not worried about his comrades at all. Instead, he was full of fighting spirit.

Let us work together to see what kind of "dictatorship," "democracy," and "National People's Congress" the future China, Asia, and the world of the future will need!

Fighting against the sky, the joy is endless! Fighting against the earth, the joy is endless! Fighting against people, the joy is endless!

Fighting with comrades brings endless joy!

606 uses the flesh of the army to make the navy's medals

The internal meetings of the Asian Communist Party and the Chinese Communist Party were almost simultaneously interrupted by the statement issued by Kim Gu in Shanghai:

Successfully assassinated Prince Kan'in Yasuhito, the Japanese Army Marshal and Chief of the General Staff; successfully assassinated Prince Higashikuni Toshihiko, a member of the Japanese Imperial Family;

Successfully assassinated the Japanese commander-in-chief of the Korean Front, Kawashima...

Kim Gu even claimed that the former commander and chief of staff of the Japanese Army in Korea were also killed by their resistance group through suicide bombings!

These news that shocked people so much that they were speechless instantly attracted the attention of the entire East Asia, and even overshadowed the series of major events that the Five-Star Eastern Republic had caused some time ago.

Because no matter how good, how close to the people, and how much "co-prosperity" Fujiwara Kanezane performed in Northeast China, Japan is still regarded as an "aggressor" by the Chinese people as a whole. Now that they have fallen on such a bad fate, who wouldn't pay attention?

Moreover, if what Kim Koo claimed was true, then the results of this attack were truly enormous, far exceeding the "Puyi Enthronement Bombing" and the "Shanghai Hongkou Park Bombing"!

However, due to the continuous occurrence of various suicide bombings and imitation attacks in the past two years, and even rumors that Fujiwara Kanezane or Chiang Kai-shek had been killed in a bombing, people did not choose to believe it immediately, but waited for further news.

At this time, most ordinary people in Japan were still unaware of this news, but the Japanese high-level officials who knew the inside story were completely in chaos. Under the repeated urging of His Majesty the Emperor, His Majesty Hachiman-no-Miyazu was "forced" to end the meeting and flew back from the northeast overnight.

"I was having a good meeting..."

Hirohito was too lazy to listen to Fujiwara Kanezane's complaints. As soon as he entered the room, he said:

"Kaneshi! From today on, the Japanese Army will be temporarily handed over to you for command. If necessary, you can also command the Navy. All matters on the Korean Peninsula will also be under your full authority!"

After these words were spoken, although everyone had expected it, they still couldn't help but look tense and tense up.

Is Korea finally going to be handed over to His Highness Hachimangu? His Highness's luck is simply too good to be true. He's only 22 years old!

What a gifted talent!

Putting aside the fact that the navy, which already had a good impression of Fujiwara no Kanezane and had close cooperation with him, was completely happy to see a young man like Fujiwara no Kanezane, who was both forward-thinking and generous, take charge of a navy that required high technology and investment;

Araki Sadao and others on the Army side were extremely worried, but they could say nothing. There was no other way. The last time Yoshiyuki Kawashima was blown off half his hand, Hirohito had wanted to replace him, but it was His Majesty Hachiman-no-miya who stopped him, believing that the Army should be given another chance.

In the end, I gave you the chance, but you were useless...

Yoshiyuki Kawashima no longer has to worry about his hands, because His Majesty the Prince Kan'in and His Majesty the Prince Higashikuni in the underground will give him enough slaps in the face.

Originally, His Majesty the Emperor was a little worried about the thoughts of His Royal Highness Prince Kan'in Yasuhito, the Chief of the Army General Staff, but this time he no longer has to worry. In the current situation, His Royal Highness Prince Fushimi Hiroyoshi of the Navy will not say a word of objection.

To be honest, there was a moment when the top army officials were wondering whether this was Hirohito's conspiracy - to use the death of Prince Kan'in to legally and rationally integrate the Japanese army and navy and realize the absolute centralization of the imperial family over the military.