He Zudao has always followed Chen Ke's footsteps, and this is a matter recognized within the People's Party. Even so, it was the first time He Zudao had seen Chen Ke, who had always appeared with an upright and righteous attitude, that there was a completely different side. He Zudao doesn't think that Chen Ke is a "great sage", at least not the kind of so-called great sage who is righteous all over his body. He couldn't figure out what kind of insight Chen Ke used to see through the enemy. He Zudao didn't understand why Chen Ke didn't get angry at all after understanding the psychology of bad people, as if this should have been a logical thing.

For this reason, He Zudao privately went to Chen Ke at night to ask for advice. Everyone was busy, Chen Ke was even busier, He Zudao didn't dare to visit Chen Ke until nine o'clock in the evening. Chen Ke yawned and put down the official document in his hand, "Zudao, what's the matter?" ”

He Zudao asked straight to the point: "Chairman Chen, I want to ask, why do you know the thoughts of those bad guys, but you are not angry at all?" ”

Chen Ke yawned again, and then said, "Zudao, you are in political work." I ask you, what do you think politics is? What is the country? ”

Although he didn't understand why Chen Ke asked, He Zudao still replied succinctly: "Politics is interests." The state is an instrument of class rule. ”

Chen Ke also looked tired, and he yawned while saying: "Since you know very well that politics is interests, and the state is a tool of class rule, why should you be angry? ”

"But I can't swallow it." He Zudao was telling the truth. The more he tried to practice the revolution, the harder it became for him to endure the people and things that undermined the new system.

Chen Ke couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, "Zudao, when I was young, I also loved to be angry. I feel that this is not right in the world, that is not right, no one is right anyway. complaining about the sky and complaining about the air, complaining about the Soviet Union and resenting the American emperor. ”

In fact, Chen Ke is not a few years older than He Zudao, but when the two talk privately together, Chen Ke always speaks in an elder tone, and both of them are very used to it.

"Chairman Chen, what are Su Xiu and US imperialism?" He Zudao asked.

"Well, you'll know in twenty or thirty years." Chen Ke cleverly avoided the topic and continued: "As a communist, as a member of the People's Party, our starting point should be life, not revolution. The purpose of the revolution is to liberate everyone from a better life. It is not only the liberation of the productive forces, but also the liberation of the self. Ever since I was a child, I had a very strict discipline at home, and at that time I longed for freedom, like I had wings, and I could go wherever I wanted. Later, I realized that the so-called free flight was just that. My vision has changed, and I want to have a clear conscience. I hope that every time I pat my chest and ask myself, Lao Chen, do you have a guilty conscience? Then I was able to answer with confidence, and I had a clear conscience. Then I realized that I hadn't done anything with a clear conscience since I could remember. ”

Listening to Chen Ke talk about this topic, He Zudao was very interested. Chen Keai said that "the first cry of a genius is not a good poem", in He Zudao's view, Chen Ke is a genius, and how Chen Ke grew into a genius, He Zudao is very interested in knowing.

"Why do I always have a guilty conscience? Because whatever I do, it's not to do it, it's to get the result I want. For example, I care about someone in order to want them to be good to me, not to care about that person. It's just that I'm personally empty and lonely. Anyway, it's basically this kind of foolish practice in order to achieve the goal, so the process is never sincere. Ha ha. Speaking of his previous ignorance, Chen Ke couldn't help but laugh.

He Zudao's personality is very serious, or in the late Qing Dynasty, people in this era are struggling for life and death, and there is basically no boring person like Chen Ke. He couldn't understand how a person could do things regardless of his own likes and dislikes.

Chen Ke didn't want to talk about these things, he continued: "Later, I also participated in a lot of business, but they all failed. I really reflected on these failures and understood why I had failed. Because of these things that I am involved in, everyone's goal is to succeed, to make a lot of money after success. It is precisely because of this kind of thinking that we lose our scientific attitude. The scientific attitude is to respect the objective laws of things, not what you think this thing looks like, but to objectively observe, participate, and experience the laws of these things themselves. If you are objective, your own emotions are unnecessary, anger is a personal problem, and the objective law has nothing to do with you personally, it exists objectively. Just like those bad guys, they'll do it if you're angry or not. ”

He Zudao felt that Chen Ke was really tired at this moment, his concentration was obviously inattentive, and he spoke incoherently before he got to the point. In the end, it turned out to be a simple sentence: "Angry emotions are not necessary." He Zudao didn't know that he shouldn't be angry, he just thought of those bad guys who would do nonsense, and he couldn't help but get angry. To be more precise, when he thinks of these people, his instinctive first reaction is to cheat these people.

Looking at He Zudao frowning, with an angry look, his face was a little red because he was more emotional. Looking at this appearance of "righteous people being wronged", Chen Ke couldn't help laughing again. "Foot Road, my expression when I was young was similar to yours." Chen Ke said with a smile. was laughed at by Chen Ke like this, He Zudao's face was no longer red, but a little purple.

After all, He Zudao was a political commissar who had been working for so long, and his gaffe in front of Chen Ke only lasted for a short time. Looking at Chen Kewen's gaze, He Zudao quickly regained a certain degree of composure. "I really want to fix everything right away, you're too slow."

"I think it's slower than you think, to be precise." Chen Ke corrected, "Foot Road, you must know that you have to go up every step of the stairs." It has nothing to do with whether you are in a hurry or not. You can't just go to the surface of the purpose. This time, ostensibly, it was to kill those people. You rush up and kill those people, do you think that's the end of the story? If it's as simple as killing someone, do you think I'm an indecisive person? Back then, I shot and killed more than 800 people in one shot, and I didn't blink an eye. ”

As soon as he mentioned the suppression of the counter-revolution, He Zudao calmed down. The number of killings was so large that He Zudao was frightened at that time, he knew that Chen Ke's only hesitation at that time was only because of compassion, and in the end, the more than 800 people were killed. After the mass execution, the atmosphere in the base area immediately improved, and no one dared to openly resist the decrees of the new government. This is also one of the important reasons why many comrades are inclined to violence this time.

"Chairman Chen, this time is similar to the last time, so many comrades feel that violent means can be used." He Zudao explained.

"It's a big difference. Last time, those people had already done bad things, and we killed them, and the people knew that the rules we set up could not be challenged. The most important thing is that the land reform system we have implemented has indeed benefited the people and improved their living standards. The people think that such a good policy, these people actually attack the government of our People's Party, and these people are indeed self-defeating. Now those bad guys haven't jumped out, they haven't done anything bad, what are you killing them? ”

He Zudao still felt that he couldn't accept Chen Ke's idea, "Chairman Chen, since those people are a scourge. Why do you have to let those people do bad things before they do it? ”

Chen Ke guided a long circle, and He Zudao finally asked the core question, and Chen Ke also felt relieved. "Footway, suppose, suppose the path I pointed out is absolutely correct, how many people do you think can do what I say?"

He Zudao was silent, the answer is obvious, few people can do it. He Zudao believes that many people in Chen Ke's policies do not really support it at all. People may still be able to comply with these rules when it comes to implementation, but no one really cares why Chen Ke did it. Only when Chen Ke's prophecy becomes a reality can people, including He Zudao, understand the subtlety. The premise of understanding is that Chen Ke said it himself. When Chen Ke didn't say anything, there were many people who guessed Chen Ke's thoughts, and none of them could guess it.

After determining this problem, He Zudao suddenly saw the real reason for his anger clearly. He felt that he was useless and could not share the work for the beloved Chairman Chen Ke. He Zudao actually knew that his ability was constantly improving, and it was because of the improvement of his ability that He Zudao saw the gap between himself and Chen Ke more clearly. This is also the most difficult thing for He Zudao to accept. He Zudao hopes that as long as Chen Ke sends a word, he can do things to the extent that Chen Ke does, at least to the extent that Chen Ke is satisfied. In fact, He Zudao found that he couldn't even really understand what Chen Ke meant. This can't help but make He Zudao anxious, and can't help but make He Zudao angry.

Chen Ke didn't know He Zudao's thoughts, what he really hoped at this time was that He Zudao could make a breakthrough. Seeing that He Zudao was silent, Chen Ke simply explained: "I know that it is difficult for everyone to do it, because everyone has never seen the new system and does not understand it. The comrades and the people in the base areas still look at the problem with the old way of thinking. It takes a lot of effort to get them to translate their thinking into the thinking of the new era, so that's why I have to get those bad guys to jump out. These villains are actually capable, and it is because of their ability that they can better compare with us. It is because of the contrast that the difference between the new system and the old system can be seen by everyone, and everyone can know that there is a new world that is different from the old system. Even to accomplish our business, we have to make them jump. ”

He Zudao looked at Chen Ke's calm expression, and the sense of shame in his heart increased a lot, and he asked, "Chairman Chen, why can't everyone directly accept what you said, wouldn't it be faster?" ”

"It takes a process for anything new to be accepted, it's a normal law. And I believe that the masses of the people can accept new things, because everyone's purpose is to make their lives better. The new system is significantly more effective than the old one. So I'm not in a hurry at all. The reason why the old system can exist is because the old system must have its rationality. Since the old system has been in existence for thousands of years, it is unlikely that the new system will completely replace the old system in just a few years. This attitude is unscientific. We are not immortals, and we cannot convince our comrades and convince the people with one mouth. Only by relying on down-to-earth work, relying on the scientific attitude of not saying or taking credit after it is done. Only then can we win over the people. ”

After Chen Ke's words were finished, He Zudao felt even more ashamed, "Chairman Chen, I disappointed you. He said very sincerely.

Chen Ke was a little surprised by He Zudao's words, "Did someone say something about Zudao?" ”

He Zudao hurriedly said: "No, Chairman Chen, no one said anything. I just feel useless. Just rushing for quick success will make you worry more. ”

"Footpath. You didn't disappoint me, with you, I am very relieved about the political work department. I'm so busy now, I can't stand it without you, I can't stand it if you exhaust me to death. After Chen Ke finished speaking, he patted He Zudao's shoulder, "Zudao, I thank you very much." You have put in a lot of effort for the revolutionary work, and I see it all. It's just that I'm sometimes too lazy and dependent. You did a good job, I think it should be, I misunderstood you by doing this. ”

"Chairman Chen, don't say that." He Zudao hurriedly explained. Everyone has seen the heaviness of Chen Ke's work, as long as he is not resting, Chen Ke is working. As a married person, Chen Ke actually rarely has time to sit there and have a meal with his wife. Chen Ke often spends the night in the office approving documents and making plans. Now that the work in the base areas is so arduous, many middle-level comrades wish that Chen Ke could take on more work. It's always easier to execute a command than to make a plan. Chen Ke started self-criticism, and He Zudao immediately felt very panicked.

"Zudao, this revolution we launched is not only my cause, this revolution is also your cause, and it is also the cause of everyone. I feel you have a shortcoming, too lacking in a dominant attitude. Let me put it this way, if I die, do you want me to have peace of mind when I die? ”

"Chairman Chen......" He Zudao's face turned red with shame.

Chen Ke raised his hand to stop He Zudao from continuing, "Zudao, if I want to be at ease when I die, then I am not worried at all that there will be no successor to the revolutionary cause after my death, and the revolutionary cause will definitely be able to be carried out and won a complete victory." In this Hefei campaign, Li Yuanhong asked for surrender, and Mr. Yan dared to go to Li Yuanhong's fleet alone. Why is that? Because Mr. Yan knows that even if he is killed by Li Yuanhong's dog jumping over the wall, we can still win this battle. He wasn't afraid at all. Enough, I said a long time ago that the revolution is not my own cause, and you should not go to the revolution just for the sake of being loyal to me. This mentality is unscientific. If you really want to be loyal to me, then you must also take the revolution as your own responsibility, not just for me. Our strength comes from the people, and you are responsible for the people. ”

He Zudao never expected that Chen Ke had such deep expectations for himself. Although the sense of shame has not disappeared, what occupies He Zudao's heart at this time is a heartfelt touch and satisfaction. This is a kind of moving to be recognized by the value of someone he respects, and He Zudao suddenly feels that everything he has done in the past has been rewarded. The original dissatisfaction and anxiety disappeared in an instant.

Although Chen Ke could not fully understand He Zudao's psychology, he could see that what confused He Zudao had disappeared. He couldn't help but admonish again, "Don't think about me when you think about problems in the future, think about problems from the perspective of the people." ”

The next day, the commissars met. They suddenly found that He Zudao seemed to be a different person, if yesterday He Zudao and everyone considered the same level and level, then today He Zudao obviously followed Chen Ke's train of thought. In fact, the political commissars involuntarily relied on Chen Ke's ideas to conspiracies, and He Zudao obviously regarded winning over the masses as the core goal.

Since He Zudao originally had similar ideas to these comrades, now he is responsible for connecting Chen Ke's ideas, and he can understand everyone's thoughts below. After half a day of discussion, several political commissars finally understood Chen Ke's sincere thoughts.

It was only after they understood the core program of "fighting for the masses" that the political commissars discovered an extremely nonsense matter. This was originally the problem that Chen Ke explained at the beginning. It's just that after Chen Ke explained this core program, he explained the specific implementation methods again. As a result, it was felt that this approach was too calculating. On the contrary, the true direction of policy has been lost.

Seeing that the political commissars understood the essence of the matter, Chen Ke said: "Comrades, I am not engaged in a conspiracy. As I said earlier, conspiracy is profit-based deception. I think I can call this a trick I have. Because those people are based on their class position, they will do it. We're just giving them a chance to jump out and do it. Let me stress it again. Our revolutionary cause is to serve the interests of the masses of the people, and we must make a clear distinction between our friends and our enemies in the revolutionary cause. Neither do we regard the masses as our enemies, nor do we regard them as our friends and let them blend into our ranks. This must be distinguished. ”

After all, Xiong Mingyang had studied Fudan Public School, and he had thoroughly understood what Chen Ke meant. He didn't have the impetuosity of yesterday, but frowned slightly and said, "Chairman Chen, why do you have to implement the local election system? Our strong leadership is actually more efficient. ”

"We are engaged in a people's revolution, and the two pillars of the people's revolution are science and democracy. If the people are not involved in the people's revolution through local elections, then the people have no political position based on their own interests. That means that the people are not involved in this people's revolution. To put it more bluntly, the people can't really support us. All our victories up to now have been based on the support of the people. Maybe because of the local elections, some people will really oppose us. However, because of the local elections, most of the people will choose to support us. We cannot refuse to carry out local elections because we have to face some minor difficulties and because we are afraid of trouble. ”

Xiong Mingyang nodded slightly, thinking of the difficulties to be encountered in this local election, only thinking of part of the difficulties, Xiong Mingyang couldn't get excited.

Chen Ke was not excited, he said with a serious expression: "Of course, I must emphasize one thing. The party constitution of our People's Party clearly states that our People's Party is the vanguard representing the interests of the Chinese people. In addition to speeding up the development of party members, we must also strengthen party building. This local election will be a more difficult challenge than the revolutionary war. I hope that everyone will be mentally prepared enough to do a good job in this work. ”