Section 54: Rural Areas (2)
Zhuang Jihua frowned and said, "Student Gong, is it too absolute for you to say this?"
Peng Fentian looked at Zhuang Jihua. He felt that although the person in front of him did not understand the countryside, he had his own ideas and insisted on his own point of view, but he was unwilling to say it because he was cautious.
"I guess I can't do this for a lifetime, even the next generation. But I don't think what I'm doing now is meaningless. My personal experience is that to solve rural problems, the first thing to do is to solve the economic problems of farmers and improve their economic conditions, so we must mobilize farmers to fight for their rights. And to mobilize farmers, we must make them recognize you. I think it is worth it to make this sacrifice."
Peng Fentian paused, swallowed his saliva, and then said: "I admit that most farmers are both ignorant and backward. To change their situation, we must mobilize farmers. Only by letting them realize ignorance and backwardness can they make changes; and only by letting them recognize you and accept you; they will believe and accept what you say. This is my personal experience."
In the end, it is a practical work, unlike those students who have empty slogans and naive ideas. What Zhuang Jihua admires even more is Peng Fentian's attitude when he said this, sincere and unfair; there is no preaching at all, let alone preaching. This is a martyr, like a medieval monk, who is persistent in his faith and persists.
Zhuang Jihua was silent. He always admired such a person. No matter whether he insisted on his belief or morality, he did not change due to changes in his identity, money, or environment, and always insisted on his own persistence. In his previous life, he had met such a person, and he had only one word for such a person - to obey.
"Brother Wen Jie seems to have ideas about the countryside, can you tell us?" Peng Fentian asked.
Zhuang Jihua said lightly: "I don't know much about the countryside, I can't say anything."
"I felt some confusing problems when doing the farming movement; there are many conflicts between clans in the countryside, and some conflicts even developed to the level of clan fighting; there are also some problems, such as when farmers get up, some people will aim for revenge, which is a headache."
Only then did Zhuang Jihua realize that Peng Fentian really wanted to discuss the issue with him, not promote it.
"These problems are inevitable. Sometimes the masses are blind, so we should guide and educate and limit them." Zhuang Jihua was cautious and tried to say in a tactful tone: "For example, if you don't eat, you will starve to death, and if you eat too much, you will be overwhelmed. So I think the speed of mobilizing farmers should not be too fast, and the number of rural cadres determines the speed of development. At the same time, guide and limit excessive behaviors in the form of laws and regulations."
"But there are currently no laws and regulations to guide the agricultural movement?" Gong Xiuhua said again, and Peng Fentian thought about it.
"Nothing can be formulated. This is the role of the government and political parties. Your party can promote the formulation of a law or regulation; more importantly, cultivate a group of cadres who understand the law and policies as soon as possible."
"I found that your view is similar to that change. It's not influenced by him." Gong Xiuhua asked in doubt.
"What is influenced by him? This is my point of view." Zhuang Jihua's just surging favor with her was almost gone, and his tone was a little impatient.
"Oh, I understand, you're changing it."
"Why are you planning to attack him in groups?" Zhuang Jihuaman asked indifferently.
"Haha, look, I'm guilty; don't worry, I won't attack you, I'll also interview you and your camp." Gong Xiuhua looked proud of finding the secret.
"Interview with me?" Zhuang Jihua was a little puzzled, and then he understood: "Director Zhou agree?"
"Of course, I surrendered just as two drops of tears fell from my eyes; but I was not allowed to go to the forefront, and at most I could go to the battalion level." I was proud and a little disappointed.
Zhuang Jihua thought to yourself that you would go to the forefront like this, and I'm afraid you would be scared to tears.
"That's for your own good."
As the three of them were talking, Li Zhilong came over when he saw them here. As soon as he came to the topic, he immediately walked towards today's conference. Zhuang Jihua then realized that not only the farmers representatives from Jieyang Townships, but also representatives from Hailufeng, as well as Liao Zhongkai and Peng Pai who arrived yesterday, and even Chiang Kai-shek would attend the conference.
This made him cautious. He thought that he was just a simple order and now he had to improve his vigilance. Thinking of this, he complained about Qian Dajun, why didn't he report such an important situation? So he said goodbye to several people and checked the vigilance deployment again.
During the inspection, Qian Dajun hurried over and told him that Chiang Kai-shek, Liao Zhongkai, and Peng Pai were all going to attend the conference and asked him to strengthen his vigilance. He complained that he was not angry and complained about why he notified him now. But the guards in the end only knew what the above were thinking. Qian Dajun had no choice but to know that it was obviously the person above who made the arrangement wrong, so he could only comfort Zhuang Jihua and re-check the safety alert around him with Zhuang Jihua.
As time went by, more and more people came to the venue, with colorful flags flying and people roaring. Chiang Kai-shek, Liao Zhongkai, Peng Pai and a few people in long gowns sat on the rostrum, and Peng Diantian was in time.
The host of the conference announced the meeting. The drums and music were heard in the venue, and the slogans were shocking, mixed with crackling firecrackers, which was very lively.
Liao Zhongkai, on behalf of the Grand Marshal, held a camp and the Central Party Committee of the Kuomintang, announced the establishment of Jieyang Farmers Association and sent a congratulatory letter. The congratulatory letter said that the peasant problem was the primary issue of the Chinese revolution. In the rural areas, our party advocated that those who practiced farming had their own land to solve the people's livelihood difficulties. Therefore, our party supported the establishment of the Farmers Association, hoping that Jieyang farmers would carry out anti-imperialism and anti-feudal struggles under the leadership of the Farmers Association and promoted the development of the revolution. After the establishment of the Farmers Association, half of the reverse production in Jieyang was confiscated and returned to the Farmers Association, three-tenths of the trade union, two-tenths of the school, and the base camp and our party did not take any money; ... Liao Zhongkai's speech aroused applause and slogans.
Chiang Kai-shek's speech surprised Zhuang Jihua. Chiang Kai-shek was wearing military uniform and looked extremely heroic. In fact, after Zhuang Jihua met Chiang Kai-shek, he found that Chiang Kai-shek's appearance was still very handsome and elegant, not as ugly as some legends.
"...This army is a force created by the Prime Minister himself. We should resolutely implement the Three Principles of the People to save the country and the people. Our principal is also from a farmer family and is well aware of the hardships of farmers. Therefore, we hope that farmers will organize and carry out revolutions. You will be rewarded with the victory of Lihu. So I decided to give the farmers 100 guns and 50,000 bullets to the farmers' association for arming...."
Chiang Kai-shek was generous and sent out 100 guns and 50,000 bullets at once. This was what surprised Zhuang Jihua. But he noticed that Chiang Kai-shek's response was not very good. He quietly asked a farmer next to him. When the farmer saw that it was an officer's question, he naturally told the truth. It turned out that Chiang Kai-shek's Zhejiang accent sounded very difficult, and many of them didn't understand it. This reaction was natural..., which made Zhuang Jihua laugh and cry.
Peng Pai's speech was unique, and Peng Pai first asked: "Farmers! How can we live a good life?"
"Let Peng Bodhisattva be the emperor." The people below shouted loudly. Zhuang Jihua was a little dazed. Peng Pai had a high prestige in the rural areas of Dongjiang area and was called Peng Bodhisattva by local farmers, but he did not expect it to be so high. Peng Pai smiled tolerantly: "We don't have an emperor now, and we don't need an emperor; if we farmers want to live a good life, we must fight and be the masters of our families. Today, we set up a farmer association to concentrate the strength of our farmers, declare war on the local tyrants and evil gentry, work together to implement rent reduction and interest reduction..."
When Chiang Kai-shek left at the end of the conference, he saw Zhuang Jihua arranged the guards for the subsequent parade at the school gate. He called Zhuang Jihua over and asked him what he thought of today's conference. Zhuang Jihua simply said: "It is necessary and good to establish a farmer's association, but it is necessary to guide and restrain the farmer's association." Chiang Kai-shek refused to say anything after hearing this.
The next day, Xu Chongzhi led the 7th Brigade back to Jieyang from Chao'an, and in the afternoon, the headquarters of the Eastern Expedition Army held a military meeting in Jieyang.
Chapter completed!