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After a moment's hesitation, Huo Zhekun explained his reasons.
“I have three considerations. First, the manuscript I have is based on a solid theoretical foundation, which anyone with a little knowledge and experience can see. No matter what, it cannot be denied. It’s just that my previous work went against this correct theory, so many people are reluctant to talk about it,” Huo Zhekun said. “Second, I am the second son of the Huo family, and I have always served in local positions. This can be said to be the experience I have accumulated from my work. Even if someone attacks me, you and my elder brother are still above me, so they can’t do anything to me. After all, I don’t work in Yanjing, so the impact is not very great.”
Upon hearing this, Old Master Huo and Huo Zhegan's eyes lit up.
Yes, based on the two points mentioned above, it would be best for Huo Zhekun to make the statement.
Even if someone targets Huo Zhekun, local officials cannot be directly punished. Furthermore, the Huo family still has him and his eldest son, so they can definitely protect their second son.
On the contrary, if this manuscript is successfully published, it will surely bring a leap forward to the Huo family.
"And the third one?" Old Master Huo asked.
Huo Zhekun solemnly said, "This is Yingjie's hard work in summarizing, and I don't want to waste his efforts. At the same time, I also feel that the past ten years of being punished for one's words are over. Now is the time for the whole country to discuss important matters. Whether what I said is right or wrong, everyone can discuss it together, instead of criticizing, condemning, or fighting against it."
After listening, Old Master Huo nodded and said, "Alright, I understand. How do you plan to publish this article? Which newspaper? Have you made a decision about that?"
Huo Zhekun thought for a moment and said, "I want to publish it under my real name. At the same time, I don't want you to submit it to higher authorities before publishing it. Instead, I want it to be published directly in the more authoritative People's Daily. That way, it can be said that it is my own idea and has nothing to do with the Huo family. If something happens, the Huo family can get away with it, and I won't have to worry about having no way out."
"Alright then," said Old Master Huo. "You can handle this matter yourself during this period."
“Okay, I have a classmate who works at the People’s Daily. I’ll give him the article tomorrow and ask him to help get it published,” Huo Zhekun said, his initial anxiety upon seeing the manuscript gone.
"Hmm!" Old Master Huo nodded.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Huo Zhekun went out and went directly to his classmate's workplace.
Huo Zhekun's classmate is Song Ming, and the two used to have a good relationship.
When Song Ming saw Huo Zhekun coming to see him, he took him directly to his office and said, "Old classmate, what brings you here?"
"Hehe, I need your help," Huo Zhekun said. "Help me publish this article."
Song Ming smiled, indicating his understanding.
Some local officials also write articles to showcase their achievements.
"Sure!" It wasn't that he hadn't done it before, and it wasn't that he couldn't, so Song Ming readily agreed. "What kind of draft is it? Let me take a look first?"
Huo Zhekun took the manuscript out of his bag and said, "Make sure you get this one published."
Song Ming opened the door and was also surprised. Seeing that the door was closed, he lowered his voice and asked, "Are you sure you want to publish this kind of article? Is this your own decision, or is it on behalf of the Huo family?"
As the editor-in-chief of a government-run national newspaper, Song Ming had a high level of political awareness.
“It’s me,” Huo Zhekun said. “Please send it out for me.”
"Are you out of your mind to say you're getting a promotion?" Song Ming asked. "Do you know how much impact this article will have on you once it's published, especially if it's published under your real name?"
Huo Zhekun thought for a moment and said, "Everyone wants a promotion, but I'm sure I'm not crazy. Now, being punished for one's words isn't as serious as it used to be."
“Not that serious doesn’t mean it’s nonexistent,” Song Ming said. “Old classmate, you should think this through. What you wrote is strikingly similar to the remarks of a big shot above. Once it’s published, it will prove that you and that person are in the same faction.”
“I know. I learned from my father that some of that person’s actions make a lot of sense,” Huo Zhekun said. “My reasoning is based on solid evidence, all of which is derived from Marxist philosophy. Even if someone criticizes me, I have grounds to refute them.”
"Hehe!" Song Ming chuckled. "I think I've figured it out. More than twenty years have passed, but you're still the same Huo Dadan from our class."
"Old classmate, help me out and get this out," Huo Zhekun said. "It's just an article anyway, your newspaper publishes a lot of them every day."
Song Ming smiled bitterly, thinking that the Huo family was at its peak and Huo Zhekun was capable, so even if something happened, the Huo family could cover for him.
“Okay, I’ll publish it as soon as possible,” Song Ming said. “Will you use your real name or a pen name?”
"Real name," Huo Zhekun said. "These are just some brief remarks from a local official like myself!"
Still just a brief discussion?
Song Mingzhen wanted to say something to Huo Zhekun, saying that even a philosophy professor might not be able to write an article like this.
That's absolutely brilliant!
Okay, let's go for it!
This article might even spark more heated discussions in the People's Daily.
“Alright, I respect your opinion,” Song Ming said. He wanted to see what kind of trouble this classmate could cause.
"Then I'll leave it to you," Huo Zhekun said. "I'll take the bus back tonight; I still have a lot of things to take care of in Nanshi!"
"Yes, I'll send you a telegram if there's any news," Song Ming said. "Let's have lunch together."
"No, I won't eat this time. Next time I go back to Beijing, I'll treat you to a meal at my place." Huo Zhekun declined, knowing that Song Ming was very busy and he didn't want to bother him any further.
Song Ming happened to have important matters to attend to, so he did not try to persuade Huo Zhekun to stay.
Huo Zhekun went home for lunch, bought some things his wife liked to eat, and prepared to return to Nanshi.
Huo Zhekun's article sparked widespread discussion in the editorial department of the People's Daily. The discussion wasn't about whether to publish it or not, but about how wise the person who wrote it was!
Those of you here are all experienced journalists; you know how much impact this article can have on a newspaper.
As a result, the article appeared directly in the People's Daily the following day.
Huo Zhekun was sleeping soundly in his sleeper berth on the train, unaware of the huge uproar his bomb would cause in Yanjing.
Those who are in politics almost all have the habit of reading newspapers, among which the People's Daily is indispensable.
Huo Zhekun's article, on the front page, with the bold headline "Practice is the Sole Criterion for Testing Truth," shocked many people so much that they couldn't eat breakfast!
This article is well-written, wonderfully written!
Especially since the above-mentioned important decision has been delayed and controversial, this article provides the most perfect answer.
Since taking charge of the work last year, Elder D has had many ideas in mind, thinking about how to expand the work as soon as possible so that China can also join the ranks of rapid development.
We can only know whether something is correct after we try it out.
Since there was no precedent, China had to find its own path to development.
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