Chapter 81: The Kuomintang's "Opportunity"

"Specific candidates, let's go back and think about it, it's not good if the circle expands too quickly, I, Songpo, Baili, and Runnong forget it, and others can introduce a suitable candidate." Fang Jianxiong gave this matter a word. There is really no way to create such a core circle. The reason is simple, in order to improve the efficiency of coping with the future. Many things are put in the Congress and the cabinet to quarrel, and the daylily is cold may not have a result, this circle can only be regarded as expedient, not conventional. This point, Fang Jianxiong is very clear in his heart.

"The Kuomintang legislators mentioned in the National Assembly that now that the world is at peace, the whole world is restricted, the size of the national defense force needs to be further reduced, and the existence of the military council is not necessary. The existing electoral system needs to be improved to fully emulate the universal suffrage in the United States. Tang Hualong's position determines the angle of his concern. In recent years, the country's economic development has been very fast, but many problems have been exposed. The most important problems are the widening gap between the rich and the poor, the increase in corruption and malpractice among government officials, and the continued poverty in the vast rural areas.

There is another hidden sentence that Tang Hualong did not say, that is, the existence of the Military Council, which has become an irresistible force for the army to restrain the government. This is also the point put forward by the Kuomintang legislators in the National Assembly. For example, the United States does not have a military commission, but this does not prevent the United States from becoming the world's number one economic power.

"Some lawmakers said that our military is too strong and a threat to world peace, and it is deeply disturbing to neighboring countries." Gu Weijun added coldly, and his tone was full of disdain: "These guys are just full of food and support!" ”

"Any country, any people. When looking at any matter, we must first and foremost proceed from our own interests. With the development of mankind to this day, the state has emerged as a carrier of interests for the sake of the people of this country to compete for the limited living space on the earth. Our relationship with any country in the world is one of competition for living space. Developed countries bully backward countries, this is determined by the law of the jungle, and this nature will definitely not be changed because of the progress of mankind. If you want not to be bullied, your own strength is the most reliable guarantee. War is a continuation of politics, so look at it the other way around. When the means of war cannot solve the problem or cannot afford the outcome of war, a new mode of war will be derived. Both economic aggression and anti-aggression may be a new mode of warfare. Those of us who have caught up with this era can do our best to catch up with the world with this country. And we will inherit the good things in the tradition. If the responsibility of catching up with the world is left to the next generation, it will be the greatest shame of our generation. It is our responsibility to strive for the living space of the next generation of the Chinese nation. At the same time, we also have a responsibility to tell the next generation, why are we doing this? Nationalism and nationalism are the foundation for the survival and development of the Chinese nation. Counting on the help of any external force is a useless task for the fish to beg for fish. ”

Rarely, on this occasion. Fang Jianxiong said so many things at once. At the same time, it also brought a lot of contemplation, seeing this scene, Fang Jianxiong felt a little relieved in his heart. A person's ability is limited, what Fang Jianxiong can do is to try to make more people accept his influence. Don't ask them to think the same way. But at least there is a clear understanding. Have a clear understanding of the world today or the history of mankind. "Peaceful development" itself is a fig leaf for the weak. Before it's strong enough, it's just a cover-up. When strong enough. The fig leaf is lost.

History entered 1929, and at the end of last year, the tightening of the monetary policy of foreign banks kicked off. At the beginning of the year, Premier Gu Weijun repeatedly stressed that the economy of the Republic of China was "overheated" in the past year. President Sun Baoqi also pointed out in the State of the Union Consultation Conference that China's private capital is mainly concentrated in labor-intensive industries, and the rapid development in the past 15 years has formed a great dependence on the Western market, and once the Western market changes, it will have a huge impact on private enterprises. How to solve this problem, at present, all that can be thought of is to cool down the overheated economy. In the president's state of the state advisory, he put forward the term "macroeconomic regulation and control" of the state for economic development as a whole.

This is a very new statement, and it has brought a lot of shock to some economists around the world. However, in China, the continuous introduction of policies to curb economic overheating has caused a considerable backlash among the people. It also made the opposition parties see the "opportunity to take advantage of"!

Opposition newspapers, such as Minli Bao, Minquan Bao, and Unification Daily, have written and criticized the government's policy of curbing economic development. Not to be outdone, the newspapers and media controlled by the Republican Party went on the newspaper and radio together to fight back. Anyway, start a fight!

In the first half of 1929, the topic of quarrels focused mainly on "the freedom of the market economy". The opposition parties seized on a series of policies issued by the cabinet as a guide, believing that the policies introduced by the government were gross interference in market freedom. If there is no free market economy, what is it called?

Members of the Kuomintang and the United Party in the National Assembly joined forces to impeach the cabinet for undermining market freedom.

"Comrades, here comes a golden opportunity. The Republican ruling cabinet made an unforgivable mistake by misjudging the world economy and domestic economic development, and the central bank's monetary tightening policy at the end of last year severely affected the economic development of many provinces and cities along the eastern coast. Many enterprises in these provinces and cities have experienced financial constraints at different times. Some companies are already on the verge of closure because of central bank policies. There is no doubt that the Republicans are destroying the Great Wall, and this is our opportunity to seize this opportunity to expand our party's influence in the economically developed eastern provinces. At the Standing Committee of the Kuomintang Central Committee, Hu Hanmin, the current chairman of the Kuomintang, was foaming at the mouth and dancing excitedly.

The vast majority of the party members in the audience are also very excited, who has not been aggrieved by the Republican Party for so many years? Of course, there are also calm people, such as Liao Zhongkai and Jiang Zhiqing, who gathered together and whispered. As a follower of Sun, Jiang Zhiqing once followed Sun to avoid trouble in Japan, and then followed to the United States, after Sun's death, Jiang Zhiqing returned to China as a follower of the former prime minister, and soon mingled with Liao Zhongkai and other new forces in the party, forming a new force.

"Kai-shek, why are you worried? Do you think what the chairman of the exhibition hall said is wrong? When Liao Zhongkai spoke, he gently glanced at Hu Hanmin, who was speaking, and Wang Zhaoming, who was applauding warmly.

"I don't understand this, and I can't say whether it's right or wrong, I just don't think it's that simple. It's too early to rejoice. I still have that view, the Kuomintang cannot fight the Republican Party without military roots. "Jiang Zhiqing's status in the Kuomintang has always been low, this is related to his military background, and now the most powerful people in the party are those who can write and speak.

"The Constitution of the Republic of China stipulates that military personnel are not allowed to interfere in politics and are not allowed to join political parties. If you want to be an officer in the national defense force, you must first be admitted to the Wuhu or Baoding National Defense University. I have to say that Fang Fuguo's move is too ruthless. In just over a dozen years, the current Wehrmacht is a protégé and disciple of someone else. Liao Zhongkai couldn't help but feel a little frustrated when he mentioned this, and glanced at the excited colleagues on the stage, feeling a little helpless in his heart. Over the years, Liao Zhongkai's disappointment with the Kuomintang has deepened day by day, which is not only related to the Kuomintang's atmosphere of talking about the Three People's Principles all day long, but also has been hit by the remarkable achievements of the Republican Party.

"The former prime minister once said during his recuperation in the United States that Fang Fuguo is a peerless hero born in 3,000 years, and any idea of underestimating him is extremely stupid. If you look at the stage again, these guys who know empty talk, what they can see, can Fang Fuguo not see? If others believe this, I certainly won't believe it. I even suspect that this is a conspiracy by Fang Fuguo. Jiang Zhiqing shook his head with a wry smile as he spoke. Liao Zhongkai frowned and said, "We should think of ways to stop their impeachment of the cabinet, continue to wait and see what happens, and wait for an excellent opportunity to make a move." Otherwise, if there is another defeat this time, it will be difficult for the Kuomintang to make a comeback. ”

Jiang Zhiqing didn't speak, but said from afar: "It's useless, you can't stop it." There are too few people in the party who can keep their cool. ”

After another disappointing meeting, Chiang Zhiqing returned to his rented residence with heavy steps, and after returning to China, he received a strong exclusion within the Kuomintang, and although he became acquainted with Liao Zhongkai and others and admired each other, it did not help him much in seeking development within the party. Jiang Zhiqing is now a retail investor in the Shanghai Securities Company, and he only has the money after his old friend Zhang Jingjiang sponsored him. Catching up with the fact that the Shanghai stock market has been rising in the past few years, Jiang Zhiqing can also rely on stock speculation to make ends meet.

The landlord's mother-in-law knitted a sweater at the entrance of the building: "Mr. Jiang, there is your letter." "The landlord is an Anhui native Xuancheng, surnamed Mei, who usually likes to brag to the tenants that he is related to the Wuhu Fang family. In the early years, Mei Xinjiu, the boss of the Mei family, came to Shanghai to do real estate business, so he saved some net worth, bought some discounted apartments, and started a promising career as a public servant. Landlord Mei considers this to be the most discerning decision of his life.

"Good work, Mrs. May." Jiang Zhiqing took the letter and didn't open it in a hurry, but quickly glanced at the letter and the letter was from Beijing. Back in the room, I hurriedly read the letters, and sighed softly in disappointment. In the letter, Chen Guofu did not mention the matter of asking him to go to Beijing, but only said that he was very busy with work, and he was grateful for his concern.