Chen Cheng's face immediately fell. Why do I always say it first
But when Chairman Jiang called his name, he couldn't help but say, who made Chen Cheng the junior chairman of the committee
Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said cautiously: "As for the public auction of Baotou Tea Trading Company shares, I believe that the commission's instructions are very correct, and it is completely necessary to stop it. At this time, the party and the country are in a difficult time, and the auction of Baotou Tea Such a huge income from trading company shares should of course be returned to the national treasury!”
Chen Cheng seemed to have talked a lot, but in fact he said nothing.
"That's not what I want to ask you." Chairman Chiang picked up the civilization stick and hit the floor angrily, and then said, "What I want to ask you is how to deal with the international public opinion that is about to ferment!"
Bai Chongxi and He Yingqin's faces immediately showed signs of gloating, asking you to talk nonsense.
Seeing the gloating look on the faces of He and Bai, Chen Cheng became angry and immediately said to Chairman Jiang: "Commissioner, Brother Jing has the most experience in how to deal with international public opinion."
Chairman Jiang nodded and his eyes immediately turned to He Yingqin's face.
He Yingqin scolded all eighteen generations of Chen Cheng's ancestors in his heart, but he still had to put on a smile on his face, waved his hands and said, "Brother Cixiu, thank you. How can I handle international public opinion?"
Chen Cheng said: "Brother Jing, please stop being modest."
Chairman Chiang also said: "Jingzhi, just tell me."
He Yingqin saw that he couldn't escape, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "Commissioner, it's nothing, and those democratic parties can't make a difference. However, media reporters from Western countries, especially the United States and Britain, in Chongqing, the party-state But we cannot ignore it, because their opinions can directly affect the China policies of the US and British governments."
"This is what I am most worried about." Chairman Chiang sighed. "The American and British governments do not understand the actual situation in China, so they are easily misled by media reporters. Once the two governments are preconceived, It would be very difficult to cut off aid to the National Government."
Therefore, Chairman Chiang is not strong enough from the ground up.
Chairman Chiang has never thought about developing further on his own, but has always thought about relying on the help of others. Therefore, once the foreigners want to stop their help, he will immediately feel that the sky is falling, and he will be in panic all day long. In contrast, the new China built by *** is much tougher.
The Soviet government is willing to help, and we welcome it with both hands. The Soviets proposed to station troops in China and used it as a threat, but China decisively refused. Even though the Soviets withdrew all their experts, suspended all aid, and forced all loans to be repaid. , and cannot force New China to make any concessions!
Chen Cheng said: "Commissioner, can you convene Western media reporters and hold a press conference? If we can win the understanding of these media reporters and let them know the difficulties of the National Government, they may change their minds and stop discussing the Baotou tea trade." The company's share bidding gives Western governments leverage."
"It's better to avoid this." Bai Chongxi said suddenly, "Such a press conference has never been held before, so what is the final result? When it comes to crying for the poor, and when it comes to winning public sympathy, we are not the opponent of the Communist Party at all. , so there is no need to hold press releases or anything like that, it’s just a waste of time.”
Actually, Bai Chongxi still had a hidden meaning that he didn't say out loud.
**The really powerful thing is not that they really know how to cry for poverty or use the weapon of public opinion, but that they are very strong themselves! ** From the top leaders of the party, government, and military in Yan'an to every soldier on the front line, they are all honest, self-disciplined, self-denying, and devoted to public service. Even Zhu Mao lives a simple life.
Then looking at the Kuomintang, there is simply nothing to say.
Let’s just talk about the officials in Chongqing. Let’s not say that they live a simple life. Many officials live a life of drunkenness and dreams. They are even more luxurious than when they were in Nanjing before. Entering Chongqing, I feel like I am enjoying myself before China is destroyed.
Therefore, those Western media reporters will agree that the Kuomintang is evil.
The faces of several staff members and senior officials present immediately fell. Although Bai Chongxi didn't say it explicitly, how could he not hear that these people are all talented people? At that moment, everyone's expressions became unnatural, because they also lived a life of luxury and luxury in Chongqing. Among other things, they had to attend the dance basically every day.
Then there was no way to have a pleasant chat anymore, because Bai Chongxi had already killed the topic.
Chairman Chiang also had no choice but to realize once again that once foreigners were involved, no matter how many staff and senior officials were summoned and how many staff meetings were held, it would not be resolved. At the moment, he could only announce the adjournment of the meeting, but leave Kong Xiangxi behind, and then let the guards The elder Wang Shihe went to Sun's mansion to invite Mrs. Sun to a family banquet.
There was really no other way. Chairman Chiang could only try to play the family card.
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In Baotou, the headquarters of the Chahar Independent Regiment.
Wang Husheng hurriedly came to Xu Rui with a telegram and said: "Old Xu, the Miller Review's extra number has been printed. The editor-in-chief of the newspaper, Mr. Powell, wrote a commentator article, talking about us. Regarding the public bidding for the shares of Baotou Tea Trading Company, this is a briefing just forwarded by the Eighth Route Army Office in Chongqing."
Xu Rui took the telegram. Due to the limited space, only a few paragraphs of Powell's article were copied on the telegram, but it could be seen that it was a good article and the words were very lethal, especially in the article he used the extravagance of senior officials of the Kuomintang. , compared with the integrity of ** people, it gives people a very deep impression.
However, after being happy, Wang Husheng was still a little worried.
Wang Husheng added: "Miss Smedley has tried her best, and Mrs. Sun has also tried her best. Otherwise, these Western media would not have published such commentaries. But, do you think these articles can determine the outcome of Western countries?" , especially the governments of the United States and Britain? The national policy of one country is not child’s play.”
Xu Rui shook his head and said: "Of course the national policies of the United States and Britain cannot be determined by these media articles alone."
"Then what should we do?" Wang Husheng immediately became nervous after hearing this, "Then our work was not in vain? Didn't Miss Smedley and Mrs. Sun also work in vain?"
Western media do have a certain influence in China. Basically, as long as you have a foreign face and are a reporter, you can become a guest of a senior official of the party and state. However, to say how influential these reporters can be, to say how powerful the party and state is, It’s not necessary to be afraid of them. What the party-state is really afraid of is the Western governments behind these Western journalists!
However, Western governments are not equal to Western media after all!
That's why Wang Husheng is worried that the Western media cannot determine the government's strategy. In the end, their work will be in vain.
Xu Rui said calmly: "These Western media certainly cannot determine the government's strategy, but they still have some influence. At least, they can help us and convey our demands to Western governments."
"But will this be useful?" Wang Husheng asked, "Will Western governments care about our life and death?"
Xu Rui said: "If there is not enough reason, Western governments will definitely not care about our life and death, but if there is enough reason, then it is a different matter."
"The reason for football?" Wang Husheng asked, "What reason?"
Xu Rui said: "For example, interests!" After a pause, Xu Rui said again, "Let me tell you this, there has never been eternal friendship between countries, there has always been only eternal interests! As long as there is profit driven , Western governments will have enough motivation to help us."
Wang Husheng said: "But the question is, if Western governments help us, what benefits will they gain?"
"There are many benefits to be gained," Xu Rui said. "First of all, give the National Government and the Chairman a warning to let them know that in China, they are not the only partners of the West. If the National Government cannot improve the corruption phenomenon, the Western governments will They may abandon them at any time and cooperate with our party instead.”
Wang Husheng hummed and said, "Is there anything else?"
"Of course." Xu Rui smiled slightly and added, "Warning the National Government and the Chairman is just incidental. The major benefits that Western governments, especially the US government, can get from it are the huge profits from the arms trade!"
"Arms trade?" Wang Husheng asked, "Hasn't the U.S. government already blacklisted us and will no longer sell weapons to us?"
"Us?" Xu Rui laughed and said, "Old Wang, what are you thinking? We only weigh a few pounds, and the U.S. government will care about our little money? What they want to make is Japanese money!"
After a pause, Xu Rui added: "The Americans are very aware of how difficult it is for the Soviet Far East Front. If the Soviet Union is not helped at this time, the Japanese can quickly occupy the Far East and then dominate Asia. This is inconsistent with The Americans’ Asia policy is also inconsistent with the interests of the U.S. arms giants, because after Japan dominates Asia, its dependence on the United States has weakened.”
Wang Husheng suddenly said: "In other words, interests are the most important. Only by helping us can the United States indirectly help the Soviet Union, allowing the Japanese and the Soviets to continue fighting in the Far East, and the Americans can sell arms to both sides." War treasure, is that right?”
"That's right." Xu Rui said, "During the World War, Americans did this. They also relied on selling arms from both sides to achieve today's industrial strength and international status."
In fact, Xu Rui also knew that the Americans really made a fortune in war during World War II, but this cannot be said yet, after all, World War II had just begun.
"Americans, oh no, they are Westerners. They are so insidious and bad!" Wang Husheng said, "However, in this case, it is highly likely that the U.S. government will put pressure on Chiang Kai-shek."