Zhang Junmai was so disappointed that he left Luoyang early before the national crisis meeting was over.
As democrats who also demanded the establishment of a constitution, the Youth Party, represented by Li Huang, stayed to create obstacles for Wang Zhaoming from beginning to end. During this period, they unabashedly criticized the Kuomintang's dictatorship at the conference.
On the morning of the day when he was preparing to return to Tianjin, Li Huang specially came to visit Zhou Hexuan. When he met, he asked: "Mr. Zhou, what do you think of nationalism?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "Nationalism is a very good philosophical concept and political theory."
Li Huang was a little unhappy: "Is it just ideas and doctrines?"
"Yes, the concept of nationalism is too general, and it is difficult to achieve results in actual governance." Zhou Hexuan nodded.
There were too many isms during the Republic of China. For example, Li Huang believed in nationalism and founded the "China Youth Party" with Zeng Qi and others in Paris. The Youth Party has developed to this day and has become China's third party after the Kuomintang Party and the Communist Party.
The major party not only has party branches in more than 20 provinces in China, but also has overseas branches in Germany, Belgium, France and other places.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the development momentum of the Youth Party became even more terrifying. In Hunan Province alone, there were more than 20,000 formal party members and more than 10,000 probationary members. The strength of the youth party in Hunan Province only ranked fifth in the country.
Why has the “China Youth Party” developed so smoothly?
It's very simple, it's because they believe in nationalism.
Statism and anarchism are just the opposite. They advocate that everything is for the country. National sovereignty, national interests and national security are sacred and inviolable. For the sake of the country, personal interests can be abandoned, and for the sake of the country, any group or class can be sacrificed.
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No matter what ideology you believe in or which class you belong to, you can become a "nationalist".
They also advocate that the state controls important resources and conducts social distribution in a planned manner. They particularly emphasize that the state should control public systems such as education and health. The state should not only be responsible for developing national strength, but also be responsible for taking care of vulnerable groups, controlling and balancing various social strata and
strength.
This sounds very similar to "socialism" and "state socialism", but in fact there is a big difference. "Nationalism" does not reject capitalists, but advocates restricting and controlling the bourgeoisie; "statism" does not oppose bureaucracy either
, just oppose corruption; even if military dictatorship is beneficial to the country, extreme "nationalists" will support this political system.
Because of this, the Chinese Youth Party, which believes in "nationalism", has developed into the third largest party in China in just a few years. In particular, many of the military and political officials under Zhang Xueliang are members of the Youth Party. For example, at this time
Commander of the Artillery of the Northeast Army and Director of Education in Peking.
However, the concept of "nationalism" is too broad and will inevitably lead to a loose organization. Even if it is in power, it will be nothing more than the second Nationalist Party.
Due to the opposing concepts of "nationalism" and "communism", the Youth Party and the Communist Party are natural enemies. During the first cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, Zeng Qi, one of the founders of the Youth Party, actively supported Chang Kaishen's movement to clarify the party.
But when Chang Kaishen revealed his dictatorial features, Zeng Qi immediately became an anti-Chiang faction. From the late 1920s to the 1970s, he planned and participated in "Assassination of Chiang" activities many times. In the 1930s, Chang Kaishen was under pressure and pretended
In order to establish democratic constitutionalism, Zeng Qi actively participated in it and became a supporter of Chang Kaishen.
As one of the founders and leaders of the Youth Party, Zeng Qi's performance was too unstable, swinging back and forth. He only had a consistent political philosophy and seriously lacked a consistent political line.
That's why Zhou Hexuan said that "nationalism" is a good theoretical concept, but it is difficult to implement because they have no mature ideas for governing the country, let alone established their own military armed forces. They have nothing but patriotic enthusiasm. At best, they can be criticized by the opposition party.
It's just the ruling party.
Li Huang originally wanted to persuade Zhou Hexuan to join the Youth Party this time, because Zhou Hexuan has always behaved as a "nationalist", and they should be among the same people. But now he heard that Zhou Hexuan did not agree with "nationalism", and Li Huang suddenly became unhappy.
: "Mr. Zhou said that the concept of doctrine of the Youth Party has been generalized. Which one of today's Kuomintang and Communist Party does not generalize? Nationalism is a noble pursuit, just like the Three People's Principles and communism. It will definitely not be realized in the short term, but if you have the ambition,
Scholars must take this as their goal to pursue their ideals!"
Zhou Hexuan did not argue and said with a smile: "Let's talk about the Northeast Anti-Japanese War?"
Li Huang said: "Our Youth Party is raising funds and has already contacted the Northeast People's National Salvation Association. It will take at most two to three months to organize party members to fight against Japan."
"Then I wish you all immediate success!" Zhou Hexuan said with clasped fists.
Not to mention the Al-Shabaab's resolute anti-red agenda, it's just a different philosophy, and their patriotic enthusiasm is unquestionable.
In July this year, Li Huang was able to raise 140,000 yuan and take young party members to the north to fight against Japan. Among them, the famous anti-Japanese martyr Miao Kexiu was a young party member. The "Chinese Young Iron-Blooded Army" led by him was exclaimed by the Japanese Kwantung Army Lieutenant General as "
"God's Army". The 117th Division of the Northeast Army, from the division commander to the grassroots officers, most of them are Al-Shabaab, and they will perform outstandingly in the future Great Wall War of Resistance.
Zhou Hexuan was very emotional about this. Perhaps only when faced with the invasion of foreign enemies, can China's many factions and forces put aside their differences and join hands to resist foreign aggression.
The War of Resistance Against Japan was truly the Nirvana of the Chinese nation, where its soul was reforged in the abyss of blood and fire.
Zhou Hexuan took out his check book, tore off a piece and handed it to Li Huang: "Mr. Li, this is a cash check from Tianjin Citibank. I hope that your Youth Party can kill more enemies and serve the country."
Li Huang took it and saw that the face value of the check was 50,000 yuan. He clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Zhou, thank you for your generosity!" After saying that, he asked again, "Are you really not willing to join the Al-Shabaab?"
"I don't join any political party." Zhou Hexuan quickly refused.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, all the major democratic parties in China wanted to sit together to discuss national affairs. Only the Youth Party was resolutely anti-Red. Party leader Zeng Qi was later even designated as a war criminal by New China, and he was still a relatively high-ranking war criminal.
Zhou Hexuan would not get involved in this kind of trouble.
Li Huang couldn't persuade him anymore and said disappointedly: "Mr. Zhou, take your leave!"
"Farewell!" Zhou Hexuan said, clasping his fists.
The two of them each carried their luggage to the train station. One headed east, planning to return to Tianjin to make some arrangements, and then go to Europe to appeal for international support. The other headed south, preparing to raise military expenditures, organize party members, and go to the Northeast to fight against Japan with great vigor.
The farce of the national disaster meeting ended here.
When Zhou Hexuan returned to Tianjin, the Tianjin tram price increase controversy had not yet ended. Consuls from various countries took advantage of the opportunity to mediate the Songhu War to force the central government to resolve the dispute. This led to the Tianjin Party Headquarters to cease anti-foreign activities, and only city government officials remained
Continuing to fight against Tianjin's major municipal departments is still in the hands of Zhang Xueliang, and Chang Kaishen's orders have no effect at all.
