1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

But on second thought, what he saw, heard, and experienced after arriving in Manchukuo seemed to be exactly the case:

Everything should be based on practicality. We should do whatever can enhance the national strength of Manchukuo and make people's lives better, and never touch anything that is empty talk.

for example.

After the "Rehe Victory", Fujiwara no Kanezane rejected the proposal to organize a celebration for the entire people of Manchukuo, on the grounds that the waste was too great and the people were still living too hard. It would be better to save the precious funds to build more roads and buy more food.

When this was published in the newspaper, countless Chinese, Japanese and Korean people living in Manchukuo kowtowed in tears towards Shenyang.

“But if communism is so useful, why doesn’t my brother let me read it?”

"It's not that he doesn't want you to study, but because you are too young and not suitable for studying at the moment."

"Too young? How can that be true? My brother is also very young!"

"Let me put it this way: people who absorb communist books into their heads generally become three types of people. The first two are more common, and the last is rarer."

Chen Geng raised two fingers:

"1. A staunch anti-communist, whose primary mission in life is to fight against communism. 2. A staunch red, whose lifelong struggle is for communism..."

Chongren chewed on this sentence and agreed with it: "Then, what about the third one?"

"The third type is people like Your Highness, who turn communism into a tool to build the country, organize the army, consolidate rule, serve the people, and promote social development... This is the root of the Three Represents theory."

"hiss.…."

Although he had long admired Fujiwara no Kanezane and had studied his thoughts, this was the first time Chongren knew this inside story.

My brother's grand theories that rocked East Asia actually originated from communism?

So, my brother must have been exposed to communism for a long time. Why didn't he tell me about it?

Or is it because I'm too young?

Chongren, who felt that he was being looked down upon, couldn't help but puff out his cheeks, a bit like a hamster.

Chen Kang saw what the little guy was thinking at a glance, couldn't help laughing, and touched his head:

"Chongren, don't think your brother is looking down on you. I just want to ask you a question. Can you confirm which of these three types of people you will become after reading those books on communist theory?"

"I.….""

Chongren was speechless.

Not to mention the complete communist books, even seeing "Class Analysis" and "On Protracted War" in his brother Fujiwara Kanezane's study had already made Takahito's heart surge;

If he could really read more communist books, Chongren himself couldn't imagine what he would become.

During this period, he had been thinking about the future and the contents of the two documents he had read. He was in a daze all day and made many mistakes at work. He was accidentally involved in a corruption case and was called in for questioning.

"Look, you can't confirm it. That's because you haven't read enough books. Your thoughts haven't been formed. Your understanding and awareness of society, the country, and the world haven't reached that level. That's why your brother didn't tell you these things."

Chen Kui spread his hands and said:

"But he was very sure that people like us wouldn't become outright anti-communists or communists even if we read communist books, so he allowed us to read them. This is the Chinese doctrine of the mean."

As expected of the person who came up with the "Three Represents Theory", he even thought of excuses to deceive people in advance.

Does this mean that I am far from qualified? Chongren asked unconvincedly:

"What if I become an anti-communist or a communist after reading this?"

"If it's the former, your brother would drive you back to Japan and imprison you, because staunch anti-communists are almost always staunch anti-humans, and he obviously cannot tolerate anti-humans. So what about you? Will you become an anti-communist?"

Chongren shook his head like a rattle.

Although he was only 17 years old, his values ​​and morals had already been formed. The evil deeds committed by the Nationalist Army in Northeast China last time made him extremely angry. How could he possibly become an anti-human element?

so...

"So that leaves only the second type: staunch communists." "What's wrong with that?"

That's a fucking punishment.

I really don’t know what expression the Japanese Emperor would have when he found out that two or even three of his younger brothers had become Communists.

"Okay, of course. I believe that with your brother's broad mind, he won't easily stop you from taking the path you've chosen."

"That..."

"But the problem is, if you want to become a communist, your identity means you have to break with the past world. Do you have the courage to do that?"

"Break up...break up?" Chongren frowned.

"You mean... to break away from the... um... ruling class in Japan?"

Chongren regarded Li Desheng's On Protracted War as a guiding principle, but he disagreed with many of the contents of Class Analysis.

At least, while it is true that the Emperor was the leader of foreign aggression, how can his elder brother Kanezane also be included in the ranks of the "ruling group responsible for foreign aggression"?

My brother did such a good job in Manchukuo, saving so many people in China, Japan and Korea, and even coming up with the "Three Represents" theory;

If this is called an invader, then what is not an invader? What about the "Homecoming Corps"?

If Chongren had the chance to meet Li Desheng, he would really like to have a debate with him.

Wei, this guy is really smart. He can figure this out just by reading "Class Analysis"?

"Yes, a break, or even a split, is fine. Give up your current superior life, give up your future princely status, give up everything you have, and throw yourself into the vigorous revolution. Do you have the courage?"

"I..."

Chongren was speechless again.

"Look, you can't do it, or rather, you don't know if you can do it." Chen Ying shrugged like Fujiwara Kanezane.

"I know very well that I can't do it, and your brother also knows very well that he can't do it, so he and I can't become Communists. What we can do is to desperately absorb what is useful to us in communism and use it for our own benefit."

Is this the leisure of adults?

Chongren was silent for a long time before he asked, "Then, Brother Wang, what should I do?" "I don't know."

"Hey?"

"Don't look at me like that, and don't ask your brother. You can only choose your own path in life. But remember this: always keep the people at the bottom of society in your heart, and you will never go astray."

Looking at the back of Chongren who was fooled away by him, Chen Geng sighed silently.

If Chongren was an ordinary Chinese, he would have recruited him as a Party member without hesitation. Such a smart and capable boy would be very helpful to the Party's communist cause.

But Takahito is a Japanese, and will definitely be granted the title of prince in the future, so this cannot be done, because Takahito is different from Fujiwara no Kanezane, he is not mature enough and can be easily exposed.

Japanese leftists, oh Japanese leftists, I'm always caught because I'm too famous, but why are you all so careless?

You said so, right?

Deputy Director Ozaki Hidemi of the National Highway Bureau, Director Nakanishi Isao, and that group of Japanese staff who thought their identities had not been discovered?

……

Chongren left Chen Geng's residence, stumbled around aimlessly, and finally sat down on the street in a very ungraceful manner, looking up at the sky.

I came here with the purpose of resolving confusion, but left with greater confusion.

Besides what Brother Wang said, "read more Chinese books and think more," what else should I do?

At this moment, a gentle female voice sounded:

"Lost lamb, are you willing to take a moment to listen to the teachings of my Lord?"

412 The Prince of Tennis, Cult Core

"???"

Chongren raised his head and found that it was a middle-aged woman with ordinary appearance, but with a hint of "divine intent" between her eyebrows, looking at him tenderly.

"Who are you.."

"I am the Almighty Gospel Church..."

"Oh, I don't believe in your cults, let's go!"

After hearing the first half of the sentence, Chongren knew what it was and waved his hand impatiently.

This kind of cult stuff, in Japan and Korea after its merger with Japan, is not everywhere, but at least it is flourishing.

Some major cult leaders were even invited to attend royal banquets, and many high-ranking nobles also joined this kind of cult, such as the "Omoto-kyo" of Deguchi Ohizaburo.

But Chongren never believed in these things. Under the order of Fujiwara no Kanezane, Manchukuo also cracked down on various messy cults with the same force as it cracked down on landlords and bandits, and the standards were extremely simple and clear:

As long as you dare to collect even a penny from your followers or gain even the slightest economic benefit, as long as you dare to violate even a little bit of the law, you will be immediately defined as a cult and killed!

Just this one move was enough to kill all the big and small cults in Northeast China.

What are these people doing in cults?

Not to mention the very small number of people who do it for power and to satisfy their spiritual desires as superiors, the vast majority of people can be said to be doing it for money.

If you can't get a lot of money from believers to enjoy a life of beauty and delicious food, but instead you have to be arrested and suffer a life of imprisonment, then what's the point of being a cult?

We are not reds!

Chongren was in a bad mood today and didn't bother to argue with this woman whom he found pleasing to the eye at first glance. But if she insisted on getting entangled with him, then don't blame him for showing off his power as the (nominal) commander of the National Highway Guard.

After all, he has nearly 2,000 men under him!

If that doesn't work, I'll call the air force to bomb you to death!

However, to Chongren's surprise, the Almighty Gospel woman neither got angry nor insisted. Instead, she smiled calmly and bowed slightly, saying:

"Okay, sorry to bother you."

"Why?"

This actually confused Chongren. Didn't you just leave?

Isn't it a bit disrespectful for me if you don't bother me at all?

Then, Chongren realized that both parties had just spoken Japanese! "Hashidou Madai! Are you Japanese?"

"Yes, sir, I'm an immigrant from Tokyo."

Wow, this is actually a cult that came from Japan? Chongren immediately became interested and asked directly:

"Who are your organizers and leaders? How much money can you earn for recruiting a believer? What commission can you get from the money you make from believers?"

During one of their conversations, Fujiwara Kanemi told him about a certain cult's missionary model, called "pyramid selling."

"Sir, we in the Almighty Gospel Church are not like that." The woman remained unimpressed and shook her head.

"I just saw you sitting alone with a frown on your face, looking troubled, so I came to ask if you needed help. If you don't like it, I'll just leave."

Huh?

This cult's style seems a bit unusual, doesn't it? "Do you have a solution to my problem?"

"I may not have it, but if you see someone in need, you must lend a hand. This is what the teachings say, and it's also what His Highness taught."

"Your Highness? Who?"

"Your Majesty Hachiman."

"Are you my...his Highness Kanezane's men?"

"No, it's just that we in the Almighty Gospel Church presumptuously believe that His Highness is the Divine King who can save the world from suffering, so we follow his teachings, especially the 'Three Represents' and the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere' theory..."

"...Tell me about your teachings."

After a while, Chongren was convinced of one thing:

If what this woman said is true, then this "Almighty Gospel Church" is truly acting in accordance with the decrees and spirit issued by Fujiwara no Kanezane!

This immediately made Takahito, who admired Fujiwara no Kanezane, feel quite favorable towards him; of course, he was not so stupid as to believe whatever others said.

"So, how can I join your religion?"

"As long as you are willing to follow the teachings, do good deeds, and be a good person, you can become a believer. There are not many restrictions or requirements. Our only goal is to help the poor and help His Majesty build the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere..."

As she spoke, the woman took out a small notebook with a drawn form on it. "You can register your name and basic information with me first, and I'll take you to our place. These two days happen to be the days when Her Highness the Saint is meeting with believers. Perhaps she can help you resolve your confusion."

Oh, this should be the "Registration of Potential Believers"? It looks quite formal.

Chongren took the paper and pen, and subconsciously intended to write "Ruoshan Chenggong", but then he thought - this name is not completely unknown in Manchukuo, so he stopped.

So, Fujiwara no Sumiya?

No.