Chapter Twelve: The More Setbacks, The Braver
As usual, after finishing writing, Feng Siche ran to the east courtyard and handed it over to his grandfather. After reading it, his grandfather only asked Feng Siche, "Isn't this a bit too radical?"
"Not radical, social development needs to change concepts. Similarly, military development also needs to change concepts and vision, Uncle, you just believe in your grandson this time." Feng Sicheng nodded very confidently.
Looking at Feng Si Zhe's eyes, which were somewhat pleading and calming, Zhao Zhong finally nodded his head. He didn't know why he couldn't muster up any refusal when facing his grandson's gaze.
Zhao Zhongjiang's manuscript was submitted for the second time, and this time it was signed by Zhao Mingyuan, Zhao Wanyong, Feng Sizhe, etc. So, three generations of the Zhao family joined forces. This really provoked the anger of a certain Military Commission member, who said that Zhao Zhongjiang was being too clever by half and was a threat to society.
Zhao, who was also very stubborn, saw his draft being rejected again and again. Thinking of his grandson's expectations, he decided to swallow his pride and went directly to the chief designer, Old Shou, to report. Old Shou was still very easy-going, after reading the two drafts, nodded and said, "Let's just put it in the internal reference, having different opinions is a good thing for everyone to discuss together."
With the old leader's speech, naturally, the internal reference published two articles by Zhao Zhongjiang, as well as Feng Sizhe's article on economic development. Because Feng Sizhe's article was too long, the internal reference took two periods of time to publish it in two parts, which means that the second half of Feng Sizhe's article and the military affairs of Wai Gong and Da Jiu were published in the same period.
These three manuscripts, once released, will undoubtedly trigger an earthquake. Various evaluations have come one after another, with some opposing and others supporting them. Many high-ranking military leaders said that Zhao Mingyuan's father-son duo had incorrect ideas and some dangerous tendencies towards militarism. Of course, many younger generals also supported Zhao Mingyuan's father-son duo, saying that even if the Gulf War cannot be fought, the country's military development should focus on air superiority and informatization in future wars.
It can be said that for a time, Zhao Zhongjiang and his son Zhao Wanyong were under tremendous pressure. Even Zhao Wanyong was originally supposed to return to the 18th Division of the Northeast Military Region after attending a military meeting, but because of this article, he had no choice but to stay in the capital. As for the 18th Division, naturally, someone else would take over his work. In the era of reform and opening up, when everyone was focused on economic development, suddenly someone raised the issue of military threats and questioned the backwardness of the national army. It can be imagined that the pressure he faced would be enormous. If it weren't for Zhao Zhongjiang's trust and love for his grandson Feng Siche, he might not have sent this article to the internal reference. Fortunately, Zhao Zhongjiang was tough enough, and his experience as a bodyguard for the old premier Deng Xiaoping temporarily saved his current position. However, the 1991 recruitment training of the Capital Military Region, which he was originally in charge of, was suddenly handed over to someone else, and he was put in charge of logistics instead.
These, Zhao Zhong didn't get angry at all. It's just that his manuscript, although temporarily receiving many critical opinions, actually caused a lot of attention to Feng Sizhe's article on the securities market. Many national economic departments' leaders called to ask about the author Feng Sizhe, and even then-Shanghai Municipal Party Secretary and Mayor Bao Jingguo made a special call to the Siheyuan to inquire about Feng Sizhe. When he learned that Feng Sizhe was actually Sun Zhong's grandson, a double master's degree in finance and business administration from Cambridge University, and was currently studying at the Central Party School's Youth Class, he couldn't help but say that he would meet with Feng Sizhe soon after returning to the capital.
This is absolutely great news for Zhao Zhongjiang. Originally, Zhao Zhongjiang was still worried that the Zhao family, being a military family, lacked a pillar in the political and economic fields, but then his grandson Feng Sicheng appeared, and what's more, he was about to meet Bao Jingguo, one of the future leaders highly valued by the Party and the state. As soon as he received this phone call, Zhao Zhongjiang excitedly called Feng Sicheng over and loudly announced the good news to him.
Feng Siche did not expect that by taking advantage of his rebirth, he would write an article that would be beneficial to the current environment and development, and it would actually attract the favor of Bao Jingguo, who would later be known as the Iron-Fisted Prime Minister. Tian Yannan was also extremely excited and announced a press conference before returning to his room to start writing again. Since he had the opportunity to come into contact with such an important figure, whom Feng Siche had always admired before his rebirth, he must make full preparations in all aspects of his thinking. At the very least, he would take advantage of his rebirth to offer practical suggestions and help the country avoid taking some detours in its securities development.
The next day, Feng Zhe took his uncle's private car to the Jingxi International Hotel, where he met Bao Zhengguo, the Secretary of Beijing, whom he had admired even in his youth and middle age, at the famous original Jingxi Grand Hotel in the capital.
