Wei Changrong looked at Hu Zhijian's energetic expression and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He didn't directly say his thoughts, but encouraged, "Comrade Hu Zhijian, your strength so far is that you can complete your work. I hope you can develop your strengths. "
"That's because I can't help it." Hu Zhijian replied a little embarrassedly, "I don't like what those people do, but I can't help it. There are many of them, and nothing I say will work. They even think that I'm looking for trouble. "
Hu Zhijian began to describe the various setbacks he had suffered in the past, and Wei Changrong listened quietly. People who firmly believed that they walked the right path were attacked by people who walked the wrong path. Of course, they were extremely unhappy in their hearts. Now that he got Wei Changrong's approval, Hu Zhijian said a lot of things that had been suppressed in his heart before, one by one.
For Wei Changrong, listening to his subordinates' complaints was also part of his job. However, as Hu Zhijian kept complaining, Wei Changrong's evaluation of Hu Zhijian began to gradually decline. It wasn't that Wei Changrong didn't understand or didn't support Hu Zhijian talking about the past that he was unhappy with. It was just that Wei Changrong had seen too many people. A person who only knew how to complain about the past was actually quite scary. They often indulged in the past and couldn't extricate themselves. Even if they couldn't surpass the era and lead the era, they should at least keep pace with the era. It was a terrible thing to always think about living in the past.
The reason why he decided to let Hu Zhijian be the governor was that Wei Changrong valued Hu Zhijian's previous forbearance. It wasn't terrible if the work wasn't outstanding, and outstanding people were always in the minority. As a qualified commander, the basic element was firmness. When the military equipment and training methods had been determined, only by unswervingly making full use of the existing conditions to complete the tactical goals of the campaign could one be called a qualified commander.
Wei Changrong gradually grew up in pain. The situation of the battle changed rapidly. Even if the overall situation of the battle could develop according to plan, all kinds of unexpected news came one after another. In such a situation, if only some kind of weapon could be used … if only special training could be carried out for the current terrain … if only the troops could be braver … if only the leading officers could be smarter … if only … the thoughts of escaping from reality easily occupied the minds of those unqualified commanders.
Even though Wei Changrong was a seasoned veteran who had survived countless life-and-death situations, and even though he had heard Vézé's repeated statement that "everyone only lives in the present, and can only live in the present", he still unconsciously had the impulse to escape from reality, and had gone through a lot of painful reflections on his own wrong choices.
It was the same for a military commander, and it was the same for a civil official. He scolded his subordinates, blamed his superiors, and blamed his peers. He blamed everything that went wrong on accidents. It was precisely because they never wanted to live in the pain of the moment that they stubbornly hoped for the occasional complete success to stop for eternity. They wanted success, glory, and pride to stop for eternity.
The Organization Department wanted to eliminate such people from the organization. The Organization Department wanted to find and promote those who admitted that the future was unknown, that they were not omnipotent, and that they could continue to move forward under this kind of recognition. Of course, Hu Zhijian, who could persist in all kinds of negative and even slander, was favored by the Organization Department.
In addition to the Organization Department's choice, Hu Zhijian really had someone behind him. Hu Chenghe had specifically found Wei Changrong and told him about Hu Zhijian's excellence, as well as the external pressure he had encountered. Hu Chenghe did not hide his selfishness, and he made it clear to Wei Changrong, "Now, I will not provoke those who have problems. If I protect them, I will be harming myself. However, I will not give up on comrades like Hu Zhijian. Changrong, I only ask that you pay more attention to him and give him a chance. "
Wei Changrong observed, and Wei Changrong also agreed. However, if Hu Zhijian continued to talk about the past, Wei Changrong had to consider giving up on Hu Zhijian. The purge of Guangdong did not need people who only knew how to complain.
Looking at Hu Zhijian, Wei Changrong could not help but admire Vézé's foresight. Wang Mingshan and Pang Congcong were indeed very outstanding comrades. After listening to Pang Congcong frankly admit that his efforts stemmed from his fear of being eliminated. Wang Mingshan also talked about the basis of his efforts. "Confucius said: A gentleman has three fears: fear of heaven, fear of the Lord, and fear of the words of the Sage. I do not know the fate of heaven, but I am not afraid. The words of the Sage are insulting to the words of the Sage. For me, participating in the revolution was originally Shen Xin's help. This is the will of heaven. The Commander in Chief is the Lord, the Sage. Therefore, I fear the fate of heaven, fear the Lord, and fear the words of the Sage. "
Wei Changrong was not interested in knowing what Confucius thought back then, nor did he have the energy to research it. What he cared about was the meaning expressed by Wang Mingshan when he quoted Confucius, which was to revere and obey the Organization, revere and obey Vézé, and be loyal to the ideals of the Party. This in itself was the attitude of an outstanding comrade.
Just as Wei Changrong was thinking about other things, he heard Hu Zhijian say, "Secretary Wei, I will obey the decisions of the Organization, listen to the commands of the Party Committee, and do the work that the Party Committee gives me well!"
Wei Changrong immediately came back to his senses. In fact, this was what he really wanted to hear. Hu Zhijian being suppressed was a matter of the past. If Hu Zhijian became the Provincial Governor, the only requirement of Hu Zhijian was that he complete his current work. If Hu Zhijian could not complete his current work, or did not even consider his current work, he would not have the qualifications to become the Provincial Governor.
"Very good, Comrade Hu Zhijian. What you said just now is the hopes of the Party Committee for you. In the near future, other than maintaining the existing industrial scale and production capacity in Guangdong, the work is to build a more effective organizational system. This is to let Party members and civil servants understand the basic requirements of being a Party member and civil servant, and let everyone understand that the first task of Party members and civil servants is to abide by the law. In the process of building this system, we will deal with whoever tries to resist and destroy it. Do you understand all this? "Wei Changrong asked.
"I understand!" Hu Zhijian replied with a face full of excitement.
Wei Changrong knew that he could not read minds, so he did not know if Hu Zhijian's excitement was because he had been put in an important position, or because he had the opportunity to deal with the people who had attacked him. However, Wei Changrong did not want to pursue this matter at this time. People always had to grow up. Whether it was a mule or a horse, it had to be pulled out. If Hu Zhijian did not do a good job, then he could only give up his position and let those comrades who could do a good job become the Provincial Governor.
Deciding on the Provincial Governor was not the scope of Wei Changrong's current authority. After the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee discussed and voted, Hu Zhijian and another comrade named Wen Changchun were assigned to the Central Organization Department. After the Central Organization Department reviewed the list, it would be submitted to the Politburo, including the Premier of the State Council, for discussion. At that time, the final decision could be made.
When the report was submitted, Wang Mingshan was the first to leave Guangzhou and head north to Nanjing. After the Central Organization Department's personnel arrangement was decided, Pang Congcong would also head north to Nanjing. The personnel situation in Guangdong would be settled.
Of course, this settlement was only temporary. Two years after the implementation of the Five-Year Plan, there would be a large-scale adjustment in personnel arrangements throughout the country. Vézé hoped that the personnel adjustment would begin after the end of the second year of the Five-Year Plan. At that time, the Party and government leaders of each province would be able to see if they were qualified.
After Wang Mingshan stepped down, he felt relaxed. His family had long been ready to go north. After a farewell tea party with his comrades, Wang Mingshan immediately boarded the train north. After arriving in Nanjing, he was "lucky" to catch a large-scale execution.
The Manchu Qing ministers had been imprisoned in Nanjing for several months, and the court had sentenced them to death. The death penalty for women and children was not carried out publicly because of the impact. The public execution was carried out by adult male nobles.
The gallows that used to hang Spaniards were pulled out and placed on the site of the mass hanging of captured Spanish personnel. Because of the large number of people, the hanging lasted three days before it was all finished. When a certain prince or a certain minister was dragged out, a large sign would be hung, on which the name, title, status, and their crimes were written.
There would be a burst of shouts from the onlookers. It was not until they saw the Manchu Qing princes and ministers dragged out like dead dogs and sent to the gallows that the people were truly sure that the Manchu Qing Dynasty had fallen.
Wang Mingshan was not interested in this kind of high-profile political propaganda. In the knowledge of the Restoration Party, the Manchu Qing Dynasty had been "destroyed" as early as 1861. The only difference was whether it actually happened. The public execution was just a show. The less political people felt, the more interested they were in this kind of show.
Compared with the rather exciting hanging, the execution of women and children by shooting was more bloody and efficient. The onlookers did not know that a cruel execution was taking place dozens of miles away. What Wang Mingshan went to see was the execution by shooting. Compared to the theatrics put on by the Manchurian high-ranking officials at the last moment, the hysterical wailing and weeping sounds were undoubtedly extremely real. This kind of reality gave him an enormous stimulation. In less than ten minutes, Wang Mingshan left the scene.
At this time, Vézé had already gone north to Beijing. Wang Mingshan actually wanted to know what happened to the young Manchu Qing Emperor, the two Empress Dowagers, and the Manchu Qing Prince Gong of Great Liang, who was not on the execution list. Vézé was not here, and according to the confidentiality system, Wang Mingshan was not qualified to receive this information. Despite his great curiosity, Wang Mingshan could only endure and wait for the news.
For Vézé, this information was not confidential. After he arrived in Beijing on April 15 and moved into the Summer Palace, the Commander of the Northern Military Region, Ruan Xihao, told Vézé that the Heilongjiang General De Ying had received an order from the Manchu Qing Emperor, the two Empress Dowagers, and Prince Gong of Great Liang to surrender. But until now, De Ying not only did not respond, but did not even send anyone to Shenyang to see the situation. This abnormal situation surprised Ruan Xihao.
"Have you heard any news of De Ying colluding with the Russians?" Vézé's tone was unexpectedly expectant.
Ruan Xihao did not expect Vézé to ask this question. He scratched the back of his head, "I have not heard of this."
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