Chapter 56 Zhang Bojun fights and retreats

In the wave of "anti-rightists", Zhang Bojun was the number one target of the internal delineation, which attracted special attention. After all, Zhang Bojun has rich political experience, and has the status of vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, chairman of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party, and vice chairman of the China Democratic League, so he treats criticism of him with a high profile in public—although as mentioned above, he On June 8, during a private conversation with Shi Liang, he expressed his disapproval of the People's Daily editorial "Why? " and Lu Yuwen's extreme dislike, and support for Chu Anping.

On June 10, Zhang Bojun made an ambiguous assessment of his problem in his speech at the Central Committee of the China Democratic League, that is, "it may be a big mistake, or it may not be that serious." On June 11, "People's Daily" reported Zhang Bojun's cleverly worded speech as follows: Vice-Chairman Zhang Bojun in his speech: He thanked all parties for criticizing his speech in the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in the newspapers. He said that a person's speech cannot be guaranteed to be correct. If it is not correct, he always thinks it is correct when he speaks it out.After everyone's criticism and reminders, I can check myself and see what is wrong. This is helpful and good for me.

Zhang Bojun then talked about whether anti-criticism is encirclement or suppression.He said he disagreed with the statement that counter-criticism is "encirclement and suppression."He said that criticism must have a democratic demeanor and the generosity to listen to different opinions.The United Front Work Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held thirteen meetings, and seventy-three people spoke. Everyone raised a lot of opinions, all of which were criticisms. The Communist Party did not think it was "encirclement and suppression."Otherwise, only you are allowed to criticize, and others are not allowed to criticize. The editorial of "People's Daily" stated that "there must be positive criticism and correct counter-criticism", which is reasonable and reasonable.

Zhang Bojun talked about everyone's criticism of him. He said that I don't want to debate about the opinions he raised on me, because that would be too petty. That being said, Zhang Bojun had a debate for himself: My opinion may be a big mistake against the party's leadership and damage the party's leadership, or it may not be so serious.When I talked about the issue of design institutes in politics, design is a matter for engineers and technicians, not in leadership positions. I also talked about the meeting procedures of the State Council. These questions, perhaps my words are vague.

Zhang Bojun used two "possibles" and two "maybes" to defend himself.However, he went on to say: "I will never defend, say anything that is insincere." After Zhang Bojun's speech, Fei Xiaotong also made a rather ingenious speech. Fei Xiaotong's article attracted the attention of the whole country.Therefore, since the beginning of the "anti-rightist movement", he has also been a figure of public concern. The title of Fei Xiaotong's speech is very intriguing, "The speaker is not guilty, and his mistakes must be corrected."The first four words are for the CCP, because the CCP has repeatedly emphasized that "the speaker is not guilty" when mobilizing democrats to help the CCP rectify the movement.Since "the speaker is not guilty", there should be no "anti-rightists": the last four words are of course a modest self-expression. He has put forward so many opinions to the CCP. If there is something wrong, "If there is a mistake, it must be corrected "Well, that's fine too!

After all, Fei Xiaotong is a master of fuss.He expressed his dissatisfaction with the "anti-rightists" in twists and turns by describing his inner "contradictions": Recently, there are two contradictions in my heart.One is the contradiction between dispelling concerns and distinguishing right from wrong; the other is the contradiction between ensuring freedom of speech and preventing some erroneous speech from having a bad influence on society. After all, Zhang Bojun is the number one target of the "anti-rightists". After he said something in the China Democratic League, the Central Committee of the China Peasants and Workers Democratic Party held another meeting, and he had to express his position again.

The Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party held an enlarged meeting of the Central Committee on June 12.The speeches at the meeting were also very intriguing - although the meeting was nominally to "criticize" Zhang Bojun's "wrong thinking". At the meeting, the tone of criticism of Zhang Bojun was very mild: Yang Qingyuan said, "Zhang Bojun opposed the leadership of the Communist Party in terms of working methods." Yan Xinmin said, "Zhang Bojun has often shown wavering in speech or thinking for many years." He also said, "Zhang Bojun's motives are good, but his mistakes are also serious."

Li Boqiu said, "On some key political issues, Zhang Bojun often encourages or conforms to the activities of rightists." He does not think that Zhang Bojun is a "rightist", so he always calls him "Comrade Bojun". It was also at this meeting that some people publicly expressed their disagreement with criticizing Zhang Bojun. Wang Chenxin is one of them. Wang Chenxin made a counter-criticism for Zhang Bojun.He said: Some people say that the "Political Design Institute" proposed by Zhang Bojun has the idea of ​​breaking away from the leadership of the Communist Party, and I disagree.The design institute is a staff organization, not a leading organization.The Ministry of Railways and other ministries have design institutes. Could it be that these ministries have broken away from the leadership of the Communist Party?

Wang Chenxin said again: Some people say that Zhang Bojun speaks too casually, and I disagree.Casual conversation among comrades should not be cited as a basis for criticism.Talking among comrades should not be serious and unpredictable, just like some people criticize certain Communist Party members. Wang Chenxin expressed firm support for Zhang Bojun. "People's Daily" reported Wang Chenxin's speech in this way: He is the highest leading comrade of our party, and he is very popular... Zhang Bojun is a bit casual in small things, but never wavering in big things.He cited Zhang Bojun's refusal of Chiang Kai-shek's temptation during the Anti-Japanese War as an example.

After Wang Chenxin's speech, Zhang Shenfu made a speech against criticizing Zhang Bojun.Zhang Shenfu was a senior member of the Communist Party of China, and he was Zhou Enlai's introduction to the party.Later, due to political changes, he quit the CCP, became a democrat, and joined the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party. "People's Daily" reported Zhang Shenfu's speech on June 13 as follows: He thinks that Zhang Bojun's position is not 100% firm, but it is 95% firm enough. After listening to the above speeches, Zhang Bojun made a speech.Zhang Bojun's speech is still high-profile:

My spirit is like this. I welcome all friends who love me, criticize me in terms of thought and style, and let me know the extent of my mistakes.My status is different, I have served in the party for a long time, and I welcome all well-intentioned criticism.All comrades have criticized me today, thank you very much.I am not trying to cover up my mistakes, but I want to learn democracy and have the demeanor of "tempting and forbearing". Zhang Bojun also explained his "Political Design Institute".He said, "It's mainly an individual who wants to make a contribution to the country; but some friends accused me of saying something wrong. I have opinions on these issues, not based on inspiration and momentary pleasure; but I don't speak clearly." Zhang Bojun was there fighting and retreating. However, Zhang Bojun did not retreat to the ranks of "rightists".On June 14, "People's Daily" published Zhang Bojun's "preliminary inspection". "That's all.That is to say, Zhang Bojun declares that he is not a "rightist". Zhang Bojun's "preliminary inspection" is not long, the full text is as follows: On May 22, I made a serious ideological error in my speech at the symposium convened by the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee to help the Communist Party rectify the party.The most erroneous ones are the so-called "Political Design Institute" and the "finished product" of the meeting of the State Council and the issue of language reform.This shows that my position is unstable, my understanding is vague, and I treat national policies with a very unserious liberal attitude, which has caused adverse political influence and has been used by rightists.I initially checked the results and thought it was because I hadn't studied enough in the past few years and my bourgeois consciousness hadn't been reformed, so I couldn't keep up with the development of the country's new situation ideologically, so I made this mistake.I have let down the teaching and trust of the Communist Party and Chairman Mao over the past few years, and I am deeply ashamed. Now I am surprised by the criticisms from people from all walks of life across the country. I should wake up early, correct my mistakes, and express my heartfelt thanks to the comrades who have helped me.I should accept this important lesson, strengthen my study, transform my thinking, and continue to deeply examine the root of my wrong thinking. (June 13)