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After careful consideration, Huo Yingjie pointed to the human brain and slowly said, "I mean the brain. Now, influenced by new ideas, many people over-interpret or one-sidedly try to apply foreign ideas to China. However, some are suitable for China's national conditions, while others are not suitable at all. This will cause ideological clashes."
“Yes, take economic theories or examples. Western countries have private ownership, while our country has a public ownership system as its foundation, with multiple forms of ownership coexisting. Therefore, we cannot simply adopt the economic policies of Western countries, since the fundamentals are different.” Huo Zhekun agreed, “I think my son is right! The foundations are different, so the superstructures must also be different.”
“Hearing Yingjie say that reminds me, recently there’s been a growing idea in our ministry, or even in the central government, to simply copy Western ideas, and some people are even thinking about democratic reforms, implementing a multi-party system with alternating rule and universal suffrage,” Huo Zhegan said. “This is a small group of voices, but there are quite a few, and they’re mainly young cadres or students. There might be people with ulterior motives pushing this behind the scenes. I didn’t think this idea was feasible before, and I didn’t think about it carefully. Now it seems like there’s something fishy going on!”
Huo Yingjie nodded and said, "Yes, it's more than just shady dealings. Although I'm not in Yanjing, I've always felt that this is organized and premeditated. Perhaps these people have good intentions. Before socialism has even reached the level of communism, they're already thinking about the so-called freedom and democracy, and universal suffrage, like in Western countries. But clearly, this is out of touch with the reality of our country."
Grandpa Huo nodded and said, "Anyway, I also think that multi-party governance in foreign countries is not that good. After a few years in power, some policies are formulated, and then a few years later, people from another party come to power and formulate other policies, abolishing the policies that were already half completed. It doesn't last long. Moreover, when their countries want to do something big, they just argue and bicker, and it's all a mess. They can even fight in parliament."
“Yes,” Huo Yingjie said. “Western countries are not as good as we imagine. In fact, various ideas, clashes, and democracies may be possible in Western countries, but not in our country. There is a Chinese saying, ‘A group of dragons without a leader will fall into disarray.’ But if a dragon has several heads, then which head should be listened to is also a big problem, which may very well lead to the division of the country.”
Huo Zhegan nodded and said, "Yes, since ancient times, the politics of China has not been a multi-headed politics. Both a lack of head and multiple heads will lead to great chaos."
Huo Zhekun also had some new ideas and agreed, saying, "I have some new ideas in my mind: to build a socialist path with Chinese characteristics that is different from the Soviet Union and the West. This path is based on the actual situation of our country. As long as it is good for our country and suitable for our country, we can use it. But anything that subverts or divides our country must not be used."
“Yes, Father,” Huo Yingjie said. “Also, Uncle, when you go to Nanhu City, you not only need to develop the economy, but also stabilize the thoughts of young people to prevent young intellectuals from being manipulated and causing student unrest. If these young people are misled and cause trouble, it will disrupt our country and cause the loss of these outstanding talents.”
Huo Zhegan nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. When I get to the local area, I will start to strengthen the ideological education of the students, and I will be strict and rigorous."
“Actually, Uncle, you can’t be so strict all the time. Those young students have good intentions. With economic development, there are many cases of corruption, and they are concerned about the country. Since that’s the case, you should strengthen supervision to reduce corruption. At the same time, you should promote the major achievements our country has made in recent years and the significant improvement in people’s living standards. This will allow these young people to learn more about positive and proactive things, and they will naturally be less likely to be misled by some extreme and chaotic ideas.”
"Yes, that's true, Yingjie. I'll keep a close eye on this once we get there." Huo Zhegan was on high alert. If students were dissatisfied with the status quo and took to the streets to protest, oh my god, wouldn't that be just like the May Fourth Movement?
However, back then it was a protest movement led by the proletariat against the oppressive classes; now it's other groups, in the name of students, opposing the existing rulers and administrators.
If this situation arises and isn't handled properly, it could become a stain on your reputation for life.
Regardless, it's always good to take precautions and be cautious.
While Huo Zhegan and Huo Yingjie were discussing countermeasures, Huo Zhekun fell into deep thought and slowly said, "I think we should conduct a thorough investigation in universities to prevent problems before they occur."
"Yes, it's very necessary." Huo Yingjie nodded. In his previous life, although he had a premonition about that incident, he was a businessman with little influence, especially when it came to politics. His uncle was at most a ministerial-level official, and his father had retired as a vice-governor. If he spoke up, people wouldn't believe him, and it would only cause trouble for the family. But now it's different. His uncle is going to be a high-ranking official in a local government, and his father has actually become a vice-premier, in charge of the economy and education—areas directly related to these matters.
If not handled properly, his career will come to an end.
At the same time, Fok Ying-kit did not want so many talented people to become playthings of politicians with political ambitions and lose their lives.
It's really not easy for the country to train a college student these days. Huo Yingjie hopes they can apply what they've learned, live well, and repay the country, instead of acting impulsively.
Politics is neither simple nor beautiful.
Beneath the surface of their noble aspirations lie ugly faces vying for power and profit.
Some people are willing to disregard everything and sacrifice everything for power. What does it matter to them how many people die in order to achieve their goals?
Chinese people are hardworking and intelligent. We don't need political turmoil; we just need stability.
What the country needs now is stability, a peaceful and stable environment for development.
Once the economy develops and the country's technological strength improves, when other countries' hostility and blockades can no longer be contained, then we can only accept the strong return and great rejuvenation of China.
Western ideas have flooded in, but the Chinese people must remain steadfast. We do not believe in Jesus or any other gods. The only things we can believe in are the good teachings of our ancestors and our hardworking hands.
Huo Zhekun nodded and said, "I'll go back and investigate thoroughly, and make preparations as soon as possible."
Huo Zhekun, who was about to become a key figure in the central government, became even more cautious.
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