After gaining support and understanding from Tian Qizi, Su Yonglin went to other people one after another to talk about some things. But there was no frank communication like Tian Guizi's. It was more of a superficial conversation and subtle oppression.
Except for Kong Maojie, who treats both greasy and salty things softly and hard, he is an extremely determined guy who only takes reason seriously and does not recognize anything else. He will not be subdued by Su Yonglin's forced demands unless Su Yonglin convinces him to admit that Su Yonglin is right. of.
So Su Yonglin debated with him for a long time, praising Xin Qiji in all aspects from his personal abilities to his background and revolutionary consciousness.
Kong Maojie pointed out Xin Qiji's shortcomings and believed that Xin Qiji lacked the majestic guidance ability that Su Yonglin possessed.
He used Xin Qiji's persuasion of Su Yonglin to defect to the Southern Song Dynasty as the reason. He believed that Xin Qiji did not have the basic guidance ability to replace Su Yonglin and that he lacked long-term vision.
That incident was indeed one of the few dark histories of Xin Qiji, and Su Yonglin made fun of it, but it was just a joke, and it did not mean that Su Yonglin really blamed Xin Qiji.
With the strength of Su Yonglin and the Liberation Army when Xin Qiji joined, not to mention a promising future, at least they could be bullied in the future. For anti-gold considerations, it was normal for Xin Qiji, who had never understood the essence of the Liberation Army, to choose the Southern Song Dynasty.
This is nothing to blame.
In the subsequent work, Xin Qiji performed outstandingly. He left Zhongdu many times to handle military affairs as an assistant to Su Yonglin, who could not move easily. He did not make any omissions and completed them well.
Therefore, Su Yonglin believed that Kong Maojie had a somewhat unfair view of Xin Qiji.
Kong Maojie was speechless about Su Yonglin's statement, and he really couldn't fault Xin Qiji too much. He just felt a little unwillingness and reluctance from the bottom of his heart when he suddenly learned that the successor was not him.
If the leader has always been Su Yonglin, then it won't matter much. But if the leader is replaced by someone else, then it's really open to question.
But Su Yonglin was firm and asked Kong Maojie to imagine other different candidates, such as Tian Guizi.
Kong Maojie expressed his refusal almost immediately.
Just kidding, as Tian Guizi has been his old superior for many years, no one understands Tian Guizi's behavior and the hidden contradictions between the two better than him. If Tian Guizi is allowed to become the boss, will he still enjoy the good fruits of Kong Maojie?
Thinking of this, Kong Maojie suddenly felt that Xin Qiji, who had no conflicts with everyone, was a good candidate.
Qualifications, abilities, character, physical condition, everything seems to be relatively good.
Moreover, Xin Qiji has always been responsible for military matters. Except for some disputes with Lin Jingchun over military funds, he has a decent relationship with him in everything else.
Even Tian Guizi, who was recognized as having the worst personality, never had any quarrel with Xin Qiji.
Finally, Su Yonglin found Xin Qiji and told Xin Qiji his thoughts and how he reluctantly persuaded everyone to support him.
At the same time, as his favored heir, Su Yonglin also told Xin Qiji the content of his chat with Tian Guizi.
Xin Qiji first showed an expression of ruined outlook, but soon regained his composure.
"Do you think it's weird? Do you think our ideals are ultimately in vain?"
"It's hard to say. I'm a little confused now and don't know how to answer your question. If all this is in vain, what are the achievements we have achieved now?"
Xin Qiji spread his hands: "Now not only do we believe in our ideals, but also many foreigners believe in them. They are not fools. They only believe after seeing the reality with their own eyes. Like me, I will not believe in illusions. thing.
For us, you are not only a guide, but also the creator of everything. If you don't believe it yourself, it will be the biggest blow to us. But you told me that you believe it and have always believed it, then I I think I shouldn't doubt it. "
"There is nothing wrong with doubting. The truth always becomes clearer with more arguments. The truth is not afraid of doubts."
Su Yonglin said slowly: "So, You'an, don't have any doubts and move forward with all your strength."
"I see."
Xin Qiji took a deep breath and followed Su Yonglin.
"I will not announce to the public that you are the next chairman for the time being, but it needs to be made clear within the executive committee. It is not good to hide it. Everyone will be more or less aware of it."
Su Yonglin and Xin Qiji walked together and said slowly: "Of course, internal disclosure will bring you some troubles. For example, if people look at your way of handling problems with a critical eye, you will face greater pressure, but if you don't disclose it, Making you suspicious of each other is not something I want to see.
I will continue to complete my work for two terms. In the latter term, I will gradually withdraw from the highest decision-making level and gradually transfer all my powers to you, especially the most important veto power. I will also hand over these powers. for you.
Regarding the publicity strategy later, I will ask the Propaganda Department to start joint publicity for me and you, put our publicity above that of others, and gradually create a good public opinion environment for your succession. You must also do the same. Be more careful and proceed with caution, okay? "
Xin Qiji was shocked and excited when he first learned about this. He couldn't calm down his emotions for a long time. When Su Yonglin finished speaking, he couldn't help but ask Su Yonglin.
"Chairman, why me?"
"You should know in your heart that you are the most suitable candidate besides me."
Su Yonglin smiled and patted Xin Qiji on the shoulder, and said: "We both have similar backgrounds, and we both eventually embarked on the path of revolutionizing ourselves and then revolutionizing others. I believe in your persistence in your ideals, and I believe in your commitment to our common destiny." The passion for your career is very important.”
Xin Qiji lowered his head and was silent for a while.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to meet your expectations."
"You don't need to meet my expectations of you. You only need to meet the Ming Dynasty's expectations of you and the people's expectations of you."
Su Yonglin smiled and said: "But I will supervise you. I will always supervise you. Twenty years later, after you complete your term, I will leave the leadership position with all of you and leave us who came from the imperial era. Take them away together.
We are the heroes who created a new era and the gravediggers of the old era, but it is inevitable that we grew up in the old era, and the future belongs to the young people of the new era. We have completed our mission, so we are far from this new era. The country is as far away as possible until death. "
(End of chapter)
