The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1211 -s 1179-1180 Mutual Aid and Interchange

After carefully weighing his thoughts, Huo Yingjie then pointed to the human brain before slowly saying, "What I’m referring to is the brain. Currently influenced by new ideas, many people overly or one-sidedly interpret those foreign thoughts, wanting to transplant them wholesale onto Country H. However, some are suitable for the national conditions of Country H, but some are fundamentally unsuitable, which can lead to ideological clashes."

"Yes, take economic theories or examples for instance, Western countries have private ownership. Our country is based on public ownership with a coexistence of economies of various ownerships, so we can’t blindly apply those Western economic policies. After all, our foundations are different," Huo Zhekun agreed, "I think my son makes a good point! Different foundations mean inevitably different superstructures."

"Listening to Yingjie, it reminds me of something recent at our organization, where some people have been thinking of copying Western ideas," Huo Zheqian said, "It’s only a small group of voices, but not a few. Before, I thought such ideas were infeasible, and I didn’t think it through. Now, it appears there might be something fishy about it!"

Huo Yingjie nodded, "Yes, fishy indeed? Perhaps these people have good intentions, thinking of the so-called freedom and democracy in Western countries, universal suffrage, but it’s clear that they have strayed from the realities of our country."

Old Master Huo nodded, "Anyway, I also don’t think foreign multi-party governance is all that great. They take office for a few years, make some policies, in a few more years another faction comes along, then they formulate other policies, abolish the previous ones that were half-implemented. It’s not long-lasting, and when their countries want to do something big, it’s just a mess, a complete chaos, they could even come to blows in parliament."

"Yes," Huo Yingjie said, "Western countries aren’t as good as we imagine. All the various ideas, collisions, and democracies might work there, but not in Country H. China has a saying, called ’a dragon without a head’."

Huo Zheqian nodded, "Yes."

Huo Zhekun had some new thoughts and agreed, "I’ve got some new ideas in my mind. Based on our country’s actual conditions, we should adopt whatever is good and suitable for our country, but we must resolutely reject what is unsuitable for us."

"Yes, Father," Huo Yingjie said, "Also, grand-uncle, when you go to Nanhu City, you must be even more mindful of these matters."

Huo Zheqian nodded, "Hmm, I understand."

"In fact, grand-uncle, you can’t be harsh all the time. With economic development, there is a lot of corruption. If that’s the case, then you should strengthen supervision, reduce corruption, and at the same time, promote our country’s significant achievements over the years, as well as the great improvement in people’s living standards. When society is stable, the hearts of the people will naturally stabilize."

"Indeed, Yingjie, after I get there, I’ll pay close attention to this aspect," Huo Zheqian said, ready for action.

Regardless, it’s better to be careful and prudent.

While Huo Zheqian and Huo Yingjie were discussing strategies, Huo Zhekun was deep in thought, and he slowly said, "I think we should conduct a thorough investigation to prevent any future issues."

"Yes, that’s very necessary," Huo Yingjie nodded. In his previous life, he had a hunch but as a businessman, his influence was minor, after all. At most, his grand-uncle was a cadre, and his father retired from his position. No one believed him when he spoke out; it only caused trouble for the family. But now it’s different; his grand-uncle is going to the local level, his father is climbing the ranks, it can’t be ignored.

What the country needs now is stability, a peaceful and stable development environment.

Once the economy has taken off and the country’s scientific strength has increased, no matter how reluctant other countries are, they have to accept Country H’s strong return and great revival.

For those Western ideas flooding in, the people of Country H must remain steadfast. We don’t worship Jesus nor any other gods. What we can believe in is only the good teachings of our ancestors and our industrious hands.

Huo Zhekun nodded, "I will investigate thoroughly once I am back, preparing earlier."

Huo Zhekun, soon to take charge of the new work, was even more cautious.

The discussion among the four brought great insights to everybody.

That night, after Huo Zhekun and the Huo Yingjie family went home, Huo Zheqian couldn’t fall asleep for a long time. He put his younger brother’s notes in a proper place, to read carefully when he had the opportunity, and he also remembered his nephew’s advice.