One... When Wang Yuanqing arrived, Li Cunxun stabilized his mood. The things that came to mind on the road made Li Cunxun believe that no matter what time it is, don't underestimate Wang Yuanqing's ability, especially his political ability. Recalling the events of his life as director of the Military Intelligence Bureau over the years, Li Cunxun even has reason to believe that even Ji Youguo and Zhao Rundong will not do better than Wang Yuanqing.

"What's going on?" Wang Yuanqing brought the tea that had just been brewed from the net.

"No, it's probably because I'm too tired these days."

"Tired?. Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, Xiao Shi. You're so impressive

Li Cunxun was stunned for a moment, not understanding the meaning of Wang Yuanyan's words.

"We've known each other for more than 20 years, right? Wang Yuanqing sat on the sand opposite Li Cunxun and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you've complained about being tired." ”

"Hold,"

"It's normal, too. After all, we are all human beings. Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Have you thought about what I told you last time?" ”

"Stay?"

Wang Yuanqing nodded. Waiting for Li Cunxun's reply.

"Yuan, can you let me think about it for a few more days?" Li Cunxun did not hand over his hole cards, according to the habit of being a spy, no matter who he was in front of, he would not hand over his hole cards.

I know very well what you think Wang Yuanqing let out a long breath and said, "You know, among the many important members, except for those who took the initiative to stay in office, you are the only one I asked to stay in." Xiang Linghui can leave office, Yan Shanglong can leave office, and even Yan Jingyu can leave office. Only you have to stay, no one can replace you, not even Liu Xiaobin. Why? With your mind, you won't fail to understand why.

Li Cunxun secretly smiled bitterly. There was no answer.

There was a slight pause. Wang Yuanqing suddenly laughed.

Noticing the change in Yuan's expression, Li Cunxun's heart was a little hairy.

"One more point. Your look tells me that you have made a decision, but you still have a lot of questions in your heart, so you didn't say it immediately

"Yuan, me

"Now it's just the two of us, just ask if you have anything Wang Yuanqing shook his head with a smile and said, "Since I ask you to stay, sooner or later I will tell you what you want to know." Of course. In my opinion, I'm afraid there are not many things that our military intelligence chief is not aware of

Li Cunxun smiled, pondered for a while, and said, "What should I do with the commissioner's side?"

"Chairman?" Wang Yuanqing frowned slightly, obviously Li Cunxun's question was very sudden, which made him feel a little surprised. "For nearly half a year, the outside world has been speculating about my choice. Although many people think that I will fight for a third term for political reform, there are even many people who think that if I want to, let alone a third term, it will not be a problem to work for another ten or twenty years. Of course, regardless of what the outside world thinks, I'm sure you should know what I'm thinking. Don't let me live in Yuanfu for another five years. Even five more days would drive me crazy. Although I have never denied that the President of the Republic is the most powerful person in the world, and relatively speaking, even the President of the United States is nothing, but the President of the Republic is also the hardest and most tired person in the world. Not to mention, ordinary people only work four days a week, and can also enjoy three major holidays and statutory holidays ranging from a few days to dozens of days a year. What is the national dollar? Nothing. Not to mention statutory holidays, even weekends have to be worked as usual. It's impossible to get a good night's sleep. To put it mildly, being elected president of the country is equivalent to a five-year prison sentence, and what is even more tragic is that "when the sentence is completed, there is a good chance that it will be extended for five years." It seems to me that there are only three kinds of people who will regard the position of the state dollar as priceless: one is a masochist, the second is a careerist, and the third is a workaholic. ”

Hearing Wang Yuanqing's complaint, Li Cunxun shook his head while smiling bitterly.

Although Wang Yuanqing's words are reasonable, in Li Cunxun's eyes, Wang Yuanqing is one of those three kinds of people, and it is likely to be a collection of three kinds of people.

"Until now. I only then understood Ji Lao's choice back then Wang Yuanqing sighed, stopped joking, and said. "Back then, my thoughts, like many people now, were that Ji Lao was still very young and fully capable of working for another five to ten years, and for the sake of the country, he should also work for another term. Years later. I don't even understand the choice made by Ji Lao, because in the eyes of almost everyone, if Ji Lao worked for another five years, the republic would be very different. Until now. I just understood. More importantly, we must understand a truth. The state yuan is also a human being, and in essence it is a citizen of the country that is not much different from ordinary people. No matter who it is, there is no reason to ask for a certain catty, and people should make greater dedication. In other words, the state also has the right to choose to give up and choose to pursue personal goals as an ordinary person

Li Cunxun hesitated a little and said, "Yuan, this is not like the words that came out of your mouth. ”

"Really? Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "Maybe this has something to do with the fact that I am about to leave the Yuan Mansion, many things can't be said before, because I have to deal with everything as a national Yuan." As long as this burden is lifted, I am also an ordinary person, no different from a citizen of a billion republics. Actually, I would like you to understand that what is the ultimate goal of political reform?

Li Cunxun let out a long breath and did not interrupt Wang Yuanqing's words.

"Many people think that political reform is too idealistic, and whether it is the ultimate goal or the process, it is mostly highly idealistic. From a certain point of view. And it is. In a country that has pursued an oligarchy for thousands of years, and regards "loyalty and filial piety as the moral foundation," the family and the country. The implementation of democratic politics in countries with deep-rooted concepts is indeed a difficult task that needs to be driven by ideals. The question is, can we put it aside? Wang Yuanqing paused slightly. "Putting aside the idealistic memory, it is not difficult to see that political reform is actually a very real thing. Whether it is the purpose or the process, it is aimed at practical interests. Without further ado, the events of the past 10 years are enough to prove that the main force driving political reform is practical interests. If the vested interests of the majority of citizens oppose it, it is only by the efforts of a few of our politicians. It is simply impossible to push for political reform, and it is impossible to even live to this day. The key is the goal, that is, where the political reform goes. ”

When Wang Leiqing said this, Li Cunxun concentrated his attention, because this was the question in his heart.

"To tell you the truth, before telling you, I have argued with Gu Weimin, Yan Jingyu, Ye Zhisheng and others several times about the ultimate goal of political reform Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Based on everyone's views, the purpose of political reform is divided into three levels: far, middle and near. The immediate goal is to establish a modern democratic parliamentary system, the medium-term goal is to gradually build the people's trust in a democratic system based on a parliamentary system, and the long-term goal is to establish a perfect social system of democracy and the rule of law. In fact, there are no secrets to these three purposes. Not to mention politicians, even ordinary people understand the mystery. The key question is whether we should regard the long-term goal as the highest goal, and how quickly and by what means we can achieve the goal and complete the political reform

Li Cunxun frowned slightly, knowing that the key topic had arrived.

Wang Yuanqing sighed. "I have always believed that the needs of the people are the fundamental needs of the country," he said. If the ruling clique goes against the needs of the people, no matter how great and noble the banner and how exciting the slogans are shouted, they will eventually be abandoned by the people. Other words. Political reform itself is aimed at meeting the needs of the people, or in other words, to establish a political system that meets the needs of the people

"It's all about physique.

"Yes, the most important thing is the political system Wang Yuanqing sighed. Said. "Since the introduction of political reforms. I have always believed that the establishment of a new political system cannot be carried out in a gradual manner, as is the case with other reform measures, but must be established from the outset a system that is effective and self-improving, in scientific terms, with negative feedback mechanisms. In fact, looking at the whole world and looking back at human history, it is not difficult for us to see that no matter which democracy it is, if it cannot lay a solid institutional foundation at the beginning, it will eventually be beaten back to its original shape. After going through the cycle of suffering, I got on the right track again. In fact, we've had the same experience. The painful lessons are vivid in our minds, and we should not forget them, nor can we forget them.

Hearing this, Li Cunxun probably knew it in his heart.

There is no doubt that the biggest difference between Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin is here. Wang Yuanqing insisted on completing the most important work before leaving office, but Gu Xianmin felt that he should not be in a hurry.

Seeing Li Cunxun's expression change, Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Now you should know about my disagreement with the chairman, right?" Of course, the actual situation is not serious, and Lao Gu and I just have different views on the previous progress. In fact, I have not made a final decision for a long time because Lao Gu's worries are not unreasonable. We are engaged in reform, not revolution, and we must not bring about unbearable bad consequences. More than any other reform, political reform needs a foundation that comes from the people, especially from the general population. To put it in more detail, it is the consciousness of the people. In other words, if even the majority of the people do not agree with democratic politics, what is the future of political reform? ”

"Meta, what do you mean"

"Actually, I hesitated, even wavered." Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "Of course, you know my character very well. This morning, I made my final decision. For us, it is not the consequences of failed political reform that need to be recognized, but the manner in which it fails. The consequences are serious, and we don't need to think about it, we just need to know that political reform can only succeed, not fail. So. If political reform fails, in what way? Based on the basic situation in our country, we have sufficient reason to believe that even if the political reform fails, the armed forces will not waver. Serious civil unrest is unlikely. That is, the possibility of a civil war breaking out is almost zero. With the vast majority of the population completely hopeless about political reform, social collapse will be inevitable. Can we afford such consequences? Perhaps, the Chinese nation will not perish because of the collapse of society, but it will also fall into the abyss from which it will never recover, and not only will there be no hope of national rejuvenation, but all the sons and daughters of China will be reduced to the situation of being slaughtered by others

After finishing in one tone. Wang Yuanqing also seemed a little excited.

Li Cunxun handed over the teacup, he knew that Yuan's mood was not calm.

"So far. We can only move forward, not backward. Taking a sip of tea, Wang Yuanqing continued, "No matter how big the challenge is ahead, we can't afford to fail. The only way to avoid defeat is to speed up the process of political reform while the situation remains under our control. To develop a relatively complete political system for the country, which can carry out self-improvement and self-improvement without relying on any individual prestige and relying on collective wisdom. As a matter of fact. That's why I've always insisted on building a system first. In any case, we must affirm the fact that the state cannot rely on the dictatorial decision-making of its leaders. If we look at the whole world, we have every reason to believe that the Republic is so lucky, so lucky that it is almost unbelievable. The question is, will the gods of luck continue to favor us? I can't be sure, and I'm sure, no one can give a positive answer. Since we can't put our hopes in luck, we must move in the direction of the hand, and we must establish a system that can avoid problems and correct mistakes.

"Meta

"Now I'll answer the question you started." Wang Yuanqing controlled his excitement and said. "It won't be long before the chairman of the committee will become the supreme leader of the country, but until then, the powers of the supreme leader of the country will be greatly weakened and restricted. That is, it is not one person who will decide the fate of the country in the future, but a group of people elected from among the citizens of all the republics. As Director of Military Intelligence. You must obey the command of the country's top leaders. In the same way, as a member of the Chinese nation, you must contribute to national rejuvenation. ”

Li Cunxun nodded slightly, indicating that he understood what Wang Yuanqing meant.

"Now you understand what I meant by letting you stay in the car, right?"

Yuan Li Cunxun hesitated a little and said, "Maybe it's too difficult for me. ”

"It's the same for everyone. No one felt relaxed. Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "More than 20 years ago, when Ji Laoqi adjusted the industrial structure, we were not relaxed, and we encountered all kinds of difficulties along the way. We must understand that the way back is blocked. As long as we don't want to be reduced to: a wandering nation. You can only rise to the challenge. More importantly, I want you to understand that all you have to do is get the last hurdle right. Although, in accordance with the ultimate goal of political reform, we should not pin our hopes on any individual, we still need to solve special problems in a special way until the new political system is capable of functioning independently. Either way, I will do what needs to be done during the last month of my term to minimize the legacy and lay a solid foundation for the next administration. ”

"Have you talked to the chairman? Li Cunxun tried to ask.

Of course, not long before you arrived, Lao Gu left Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "You also know Lao Gu's character, to be honest, this is also the place that makes me feel most at ease."

Li Cunxun frowned slightly, hearing the problem.

"If Lao Gu has a big quarrel with me, I still don't think there is any problem Wang Yuanqing sighed and said Xiao, "Don't talk about this, it's useless to say it anyway." I called you here today, in addition to listening to the work report. The main thing is to make you more vigilant. After the news is released in the morning, some speculators with other plans will definitely take action, and it will not be good. Certain careerists and conspirators are hatching plans that will not see the light of day. In any case, it is important to ensure that the transition of power takes place in a safe, stable and smooth manner, and I do not want any surprises. ”

"Need to take action?"

Wang Yuanqing hesitated. Then he nodded and said, "If the evidence is conclusive, practical actions can be taken to ensure the safety of the conference." Of course, if you don't have enough evidence, you have to think about getting enough evidence, anyway, security is the most important thing, and you must not be sloppy. ”

"No problem. I personally arranged it. ”

"Also, remember what we started talking about."

Li Cunxun frowned slightly, and then nodded to show that he understood what Yuan meant.

"It's not too early. You go back first, and come back tomorrow night. Wang Yuanqing glanced at his watch and said, "If there is an emergency, call me directly." ”

"No problem. I'll take my leave

Seeing Li Cunxun away, Wang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he didn't talk to the director of the military intelligence bureau for long, Wang Yuanqing knew that the meaning he wanted to express had been conveyed to Li Cunxun in some way, and the director of the military intelligence bureau also knew what to do.

When he communicated with Gu Weimin in the afternoon, Wang Yuanqing knew that Gu Weimin had seen his intentions and, as always, opposed speeding up the process of political reform at this time.

Why did Gu Weimin oppose it?

In Wang Yuanqing's opinion. It's not that Gu Weimin thinks the reform is too fast, but he doesn't want to become a transitional leader like Zhao Rundong. As a politician carefully cultivated by Zhao Rundong, it is impossible for Gu Weimin not to be unaware of the importance of political reform and the importance of establishing a political system. The problem is that if everything moves forward according to Wang Yuanqing's arrangement, even if he becomes the head of the country, Gu Weimin will not be able to achieve greater achievements than Wang Yuanqing, and he will not even be able to get rid of Wang Yuanqing's influence. Five years, or ten years later. Gu Weimin will leave the Yuan Mansion without any suspense. If the process is reversed. That is to say, the most critical stage of political reform was completed under the auspices of Gu Weimin, and even if Gu Weimin is still unlikely to overstep Wang Yuanqing, he will not live in the shadow of Wang Yuanqing, at least he will be able to arrange a successor according to his own will before leaving office, so as to have a more long-term impact on the political life of the republic.

In other words, the difference is only a crucial step for who takes the lead.

Wang Yuanqing did fight. Because in his opinion, fighting with Gu Weimin when he can complete political reforms is purely "self-interested". Wang Yuanqing made a decision at the last moment, not that he couldn't trust Gu Weimin. But until this time, Gu Weimin did not have a catty by his side, a suitable successor. And so it goes. Wang Yuanqing had to consider an even worse result, that is, in order to eliminate Wang Yuanqing's influence, would Gu Weimin still stubbornly reject Yan Jingyu without a choice? If the answer is yes, Wang Yuanqing will not be able to make the slightest concession, even if Gu Weimin is allowed to come to power. Gu Weimin can't be given too much real power.

The political struggle has reached this point, which Wang Yuanqing does not want to see.

From another point of view, Wang Yuanqing spent his whole life promoting political reform precisely to prevent the same tragedy from being born again to the leaders of the republic.