"Are the things in the pictures real? Isn't it a promotional material specially produced by you?"
Lu Ming pointed to the life pictures and asked Peter.
These days, Lu Ming often comes to Peter and Andre's room and talks to them about various aspects of the Soviet Union.
The two people did not live in the same apartment, but they almost stayed in Andre's room during the day because Peter's room was equipped with a radio and was inconvenient to receive guests.
"These are real photos that I show you. They are not specially arranged. This is the actual situation in our country." Peter said proudly.
Lu Ming remained silent. He was doubtful about the books, periodicals and magazines that Andre showed him. Is the Soviet Union really that good?
Of course, no matter which country it is, it shows its best side to outsiders and tries every means to cover up its bad side.
It's not that he doesn't believe in Peter and Andre, it's that he can't believe that there really is such a regime in the world that does not exist for exploitation and oppression.
When he was studying in the United States, he read some reports from the American media introducing the Soviet Union. There were no capitalists, landlords, or rich peasants there, and these people had basically been wiped out.
Public ownership has replaced capitalists and landlords. Is there really no oppression? Can the unity of the world be realized so simply and smoothly? This is what Lu Ming doubts the most.
In his opinion, capitalists and landlords are not necessarily bad people. For example, Sheng Youde, his own parents, etc., he has seen with his own eyes that they are all people who are willing to give back to society.
Whether it is treating workers or farmers, we try our best to do our best. Of course, oppression and exploitation also exist. After all, you need to make money to open a factory. What kind of money do you make?
Of course it is the surplus value created by workers as Marx said. If rich people want to make money, of course they have to collect rent from farm laborers.
Lu Ming didn't think there was anything wrong with this. If there were no capitalists, there would be no factories, and of course there would be no working class. The same relationship exists between landlords and farm laborers. They are interdependent.
If the roles of capitalists, landlords, rich peasants, and bankers are all replaced by state administration, will the vitality, creativity, and enthusiasm of individuals be hindered?
Perhaps because he had been in the United States for a long time, Lu Ming never had much fondness for the cold state machinery. On the contrary, he even felt a little afraid.
Capitalist countries claim to be democratic, but don't they also oppress the people? Can the Soviet Union really solve all these problems by adopting the method of state control of capital?
Lu Ming feels that although the United States also has many problems, such as the extremely ugly apartheid system, its barbarism and cruelty are unacceptable.
But other than this, Lu Ming feels that the political system of the United States is much better than that of the European powers such as Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Freedom, democracy, and tolerance can allow a person to bring out his best talents.
However, he became uncertain after seeing the various information that Andre gave him to introduce the Soviet Union.
Even if only half of the domestic conditions in the Soviet Union introduced in these books, periodicals and pictorials are true, that is very remarkable.
"If you doubt the information we have shown you, you may wish to take a trip to the country with us, look around, and listen to how our citizens describe their lives." Peter sincerely invited again.
"Thank you both for your trust in me. There is an old Chinese saying that reads thousands of books and travels thousands of miles. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely go to your country to receive education." Lu Ming cupped his hands and said.
“In our place, children go to kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and universities for free. Urban residents can get housing allocated by the state, of course they have to pay a small amount of rent. Farmers cultivate the land of collective farms and use the land allocated by the state.
There are tractors and other modern agricultural tools, and the harvested crops are purchased by the state." Peter continued to describe the current situation of the Soviet Union.
"The whole country is like a big family." Lu Ming envied.
"Yes, the country has left enough food, milk, meat, and fish for workers to meet their needs every year. Farmers and workers have similar treatment, including free schooling and free medical treatment. It can be said that our Soviet Union was the first to achieve this in the world.
Universal welfare system." Peter said proudly.
"Of course it would be like what you said, but will the burden on the country be too heavy? Also, what should we do if there is a disaster?" Lu Ming asked suspiciously.
"This is the benefit of the national planned economy. A considerable part of the grain we purchase every year will be stored specifically to prevent famine. Once a famine occurs, the state will distribute these grains and other non-staple foods to farmers and workers free of charge, because these are originally
It was created by workers and farmers," Andre explained with a smile.
They patiently answered all the questions raised by Lu Ming, and hoped that Lu Ming would be able to visit the Soviet Union.
As long as Lu Ming goes to the Soviet Union, everything will be easier.
Colleagues in the Military Intelligence Bureau will not only agree to their plan, but will also try their best to transform Lu Ming into their comrade.
Lu Ming has shown a strong tendency and has developed a strong interest in the current situation of the Soviet Union. They only need to continue to add fuel to the fire to get twice the result with half the effort.
"Well, if that's the case, the Soviet Union has made great contributions to mankind and is worth learning from." Lu Ming nodded and smiled.
"We welcome you to go at any time. As long as you have time, we can arrange itinerary for you at any time." Peter laughed.
In Peter's view, Lu Ming has already been united by them for more than half of their battles. As long as he finds a suitable opportunity, he can achieve his goal.
Of course, arrangements for Lu Ming to go to the Soviet Union must be kept absolutely confidential, and no one in China or other countries can get the information.
A person who has visited the Soviet Union is naturally a suspect in the eyes of intelligence personnel in capitalist countries and is not trustworthy.
Once obstacles arise, it will be extremely detrimental to Lu Ming's future work.
"Then do you think it is possible for us in China to implement such a system in the future so that the people can live the same life as the people in the Soviet Union?" Lu Ming asked.
"Of course it is possible that as long as the Chinese Communist Party seizes power with armed force and implements our system, the Chinese people will be able to live the same life as the people of the Soviet Union. However, at present, the Chinese Communist Party's influence over the Kuomintang
We are in danger under attack and siege, and the revolutionary fire may be extinguished." Andre said with a wry smile.
Of course Lu Ming didn't know that as early as 1928, Mao, Zhu, Chen and others had joined forces in Jinggangshan and opened up China's first revolutionary base area. After that, despite being heavily sieged and blocked by the Kuomintang, it still stood firm and its power continued to grow.
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But in the eyes of Peter and Andre, such a revolution has already failed, so they believe that the fire of the Chinese revolution is about to be extinguished.
According to the understanding of the Soviets, victory can only be considered by carrying out urban riots and seizing power. They lacked a deep understanding of China's national conditions.
They believe that a large and sophisticated intelligence network must be established in China's prosperous Jiangnan region, the heart of the Kuomintang regime, in order to help the Chinese Communist Party seize power through urban riots and ultimately win.
Therefore, Lu Ming's value is particularly precious and indispensable in their eyes.
If the Chinese Communist Party gives up the urban riots and successfully seizes power according to the strategy of surrounding the cities from the countryside, they will also need to establish an intelligence network of their own, but it will not be as urgent.
But now, with China's civil war showing no end in sight and Japan ready to take action, establishing an intelligence network in Shanghai has become a top priority to control the situation in the Far East, and it is also a long-term strategy.