"I firmly oppose the proposal to abolish the Advisory Committee." Chen Lifang put forward his opinion with a pale face.

This time, the people who came to the advisory committee to attend the emergency meeting, except for some leaders who were recuperating at home despite illness, basically all of them, from the two deputy directors, more than 20 members of the Standing Committee to more than 170 committee members, were basically complete, and it was relatively rare in the history of the advisory committee.

It is related to the existence and abolition of the care committee, as well as the treatment of everyone, and it is impossible for them not to do more care.

Comrade Chu Feng was ill and did not attend, but the person who presided over the meeting was Deputy Director Hou Dahai, who actually presided over the daily work of the Advisory Committee, and this Deputy Director Hou is also relatively old, especially in the united front work, he has made outstanding contributions to the united front work, and he is also a good hand in economic construction, a truly powerful person.

Deputy Director Hou didn't agree with Chen Lifang's opposition to the carriage and horses as soon as he came up, his snow-white eyebrows trembled slightly, and he said in his usual northern accent, "Today is a discussion meeting, and the Gu Committee will go and stay, and if we want to discuss a result, everyone can speak freely and be reasonable with the facts." Comrade Lifang's opinion also represents the opinion of many committee members, but from a more scientific point of view, the abolition of the committee is also inevitable, and this is a matter of time. ”

Sun Zetao, another deputy director, also said with a smile, "Although my physical condition is acceptable, it is more important to train young people to succeed, we old people cannot take care of them for a lifetime, and we must let go when it is time to let go, otherwise it is not conducive to the independent growth of young cadres." From this point of view, I personally support the abolition of the Advisory Committee. ”

Seeing that the two deputy directors expressed their support for the abolition of the advisory committee, a member of the Standing Committee said, "The establishment of the advisory committee is of a transitional nature. At that time, in view of the situation of our party, our cadres were aging, but the old cadres were the backbone, and we should not deal with them too quickly, and it would not work if we were too hasty. So, we need an advisory board to make the transition. At that time, Comrade Fang He also said that the establishment of the advisory committee should be said to be a kind of transition from the tenure system to the retirement system for our leading posts. We have consciously adopted this approach to make the transition smoother. Perhaps after the Second Congress, the Advisory Board could be abolished. If it is two terms, it will be ten years. Now do the math, it's time for that deadline to arrive. ”

After all, after 10 years, most of the members of the Advisory Committee are already 80 years old and are no longer competent for their daily work, and most of their time is spent at home or in a hospital bed.

However, there are quite a few people who hold opposing views, and some committee members believe that the rejuvenation of cadres must be carried out, but according to the current method of rejuvenating cadres, many comrades are not very old after retiring from their leading positions, and the party's senior cadres who have been trained for many years are not able to fight for the first time for life, but go home to pick up their children, which always makes people feel unacceptable and incomprehensible.

Chen Lifang's reasons are basically this type, but his attitude is extremely resolute.

It's just that at this meeting, Chen Lifang also found some problems, some of them patted their chests in the tandem before, saying that they would resolutely support him and oppose the abolition of the committee members, but at this time there were also some divisions, some were silent, some were less opposed, and some even changed their attitudes, thinking that the decision to revoke the committee was more scientific.

According to a rough estimate, the members who oppose the abolition of the Advisory Committee can only account for less than 30% of all the members attending the meeting.

Chen Lifang was worried about this, he was very worried that the two deputy directors would forcibly pass this bill, but he had no good way to stop it, and he felt very uncomfortable, but when he saw a committee member who was closer to him was looking at him with a strange look, Chen Lifang's heart was groaning, and he suddenly found out what the problem was.

It must be that this time the news of the confrontation between the old Ye family and the old Chen family came out, and everyone was not optimistic about the old Chen family, and they were not even willing to support him Chen Lifang with this meeting.

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, this truth is still understood by everyone, and it is inevitable to make such a choice.

But Chen Lifang also has some expectations in his heart, after all, if about one-third of the committee members oppose it, even if such a motion is passed, it will make the faces above feel not very bright, so he thinks that it is not very likely that the conclusion will be finalized in this discussion, or the two deputy directors will continue to do the work of the committee members and let them take into account the overall situation.

If this is the case, Chen Lifang still has the opportunity to continue to lobby the committee members to support the retention of the advisory committee, and the most ideal result is to turn the advisory committee into a permanent organization, just like the discipline inspection commission, which will be permanently retained.

However, he underestimated Deputy Director Hou's determination, and also underestimated the determination and strength of the people behind the scenes.

"At that time, Comrade Fang and Comrade Fang came to talk to me and told me that the Central Committee had decided to set up an advisory committee, and in order to reduce his burden, he wanted me to assist him in presiding over his daily work, and asked for my opinion. I immediately agreed, believing that this was the great trust of the central authorities, and that we could handle daily affairs with our comrades. Deputy Director Hou recalled, "For retreating to the second line, at the beginning, the staff around me were not all so approve. I feel like I've experienced the text. After the ordeal of the revolution, the time to come back to work is still short, the energy is still good, and you can work on the front line for a longer period of time. ”

"But I told them that stepping down is a conscious choice of an old party member, and working in the second line is the party's arrangement, and there should be no other ideas. My children also have their own considerations, worrying that I have been busy for most of my life, and once I am free, I will not be able to enjoy the blessings of care, but may affect my health. I told them that in their lifetimes, whether they were in office or not, they would do their best for the cause of the party. When Deputy Director Hou said this, he noticed that many of the old comrades present nodded their heads one after another, obviously with deep understanding, "A few days ago, Comrade Zetao and I made a special trip to meet with Comrade Fang He and Comrade Chu Feng. ”

Hearing this, everyone's ears suddenly pricked up, and some of the old comrades who had been sitting below with their heads down and dozing off also opened their eyes again, obviously very concerned about the attitude of Comrade Fang He and Comrade Chu Feng.

Comrade Fang He's opinion had been made clear as early as ten years ago, and what they really cared about was Comrade Chu Feng's opinion, after all, he was the head of the Gu Committee, and his opinion was very important.

"Comrade Chu Feng told us that considering his advanced age and lack of energy, he doesn't want to do it anymore after the 14th National Congress, and as for me and Comrade Zetao, we discussed it and will retire together." Deputy Director Hou said, "In view of the fact that the retirement and retirement system of Party cadres has been fully established and is being implemented smoothly, the expected progress has been made in realizing the cooperation and replacement of new and old cadres, and in view of the fact that the Advisory Committee has lasted two terms, and the members are very old and have basically completed their tasks as a transitional organization, we suggest that after the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Advisory Committee can no longer be established." ”

Comrade Chu Feng's attitude has a great influence on many people here, and after listening to Deputy Director Hou's relayed Comrade Chu Feng's attitude on whether to retain the Gu Committee, everyone basically has a spectrum in their hearts, and this matter must not be changed.

"In order to solve this problem better and more decently, we still take the initiative to abolish the Central Advisory Committee." Deputy Director Hou said.

At this point, the veteran comrades who had opposed it had nothing to say, so everyone applauded and agreed with Deputy Director Hou's speech.

As a matter of fact, most of the veteran comrades who have been able to join the committee are senior cadres with more than 40 years of party experience, and there is no doubt about their party spirit and principles, and the significance of the existence of the committee is actually an affirmation and praise of their lifelong revolutionary spirit.

Given that the Central Committee has clearly supported the abolition of the Advisory Committee, and Comrade Fang He and Comrade Chu Feng, two veteran leaders with many supporters in the party, have unanimously agreed, everyone naturally understands how to choose.

The reason why some people oppose it is not just to seize power, but to feel a little unreasonable in terms of face and a feeling of disobedience.

However, after 10 years of existence, most of the members of the committee are already very old, and they have actually taken a very light view of this aspect of things, and who can guarantee that they will be able to carry out the revolution to the end with a clear head? Even if Taizu is an old man who has been wise and martial all his life, in the end, isn't it a meritorious achievement? That's what he said!

When it is time to retreat, it is better to retreat, and the revolutionary cause will naturally be topped by young people, but there is no need to worry so much, this world will not be destroyed without anyone.

Chen Lifang saw that the general trend had gone, and there was no room for change in this matter, so he had to express his approval.

The Standing Committee members who were doing it also applauded in support of Deputy Director Hou's opinion, and Deputy Director Hou smiled and said, "Hearing everyone's applause, it means that everyone agrees, and this matter is decided." ”

After the meeting ended, Chen Lifang stood up, and suddenly felt empty in his mind, and there was a feeling of drowsiness.

"No!" Chen Lifang stubbornly waved his hand, pushed the secretary away, and said bluntly, "I'm not old enough to need help!" ”

The secretary stayed awkwardly and looked helpless.

Chen Lifang was very disappointed with today's result, and the most disappointing thing for him was Comrade Chu Feng's attitude, once the organization of the Gu Committee was abolished, Comrade Chu Feng's influence would inevitably be greatly reduced! The old Chen family has a lot of dealings with the Chu family, and the losses they suffered in this incident are undoubtedly the greatest!

And what made Chen Lifang most dissatisfied was that he didn't get the news of this from Comrade Chu Feng in advance!

After going out, Chen Lifang received a message that made his heart block, and Chen Zhaowu also went to attend the secretariat meeting!

(To be continued)