Longhai, from the first year of the Republic of China, this term began to appear in newspapers again and again. Because of a railway and the changes shown along the line, this "special area" that was the same age as the Republic of China attracted people from the beginning.

From the perspective of the world, in the first year of the Republic of China, almost all Chinese people did not know how far this road from Longhai could go, nor did they know what impact this road would have on China.

Influence.

Five years ago, no one would have thought that a railway could change a country, but now, five years later, no one doubts that sometimes, a railway can indeed change a country.

The Longhai Railway, as the only east-west arterial railway in China, has changed the face of China in the past five years since the day it was built. With the construction of the railway, China is vast, has a large population and is relatively backward.

The central and western parts of the country have experienced unprecedented development. Agricultural products and necessities from the areas along the line have begun to circulate. For thousands of years, the wealth that has been dormant has been awakened. Three years after the Republic of China, with the construction of annexes along the Longhai Railway and

development, the central and western regions have even become the fastest growing regions in China.

Almost every Chinese person will be aware of the changes taking place here when they board the train from Lianyungang. Along the railway, dozens of power plants input power into the surrounding areas through connected high-voltage power towers.

Factories, families, and at the same time, residents within a hundred kilometers of Fangyuan also benefited. When wealthy people in cities along the line invested in setting up factories, the unprecedented dividends of the war triggered the prosperity of industry and the enthusiasm for industrial investment.

, in some villages within a hundred kilometers along the line, companies founded by landlords and wealthy people have even emerged.

For the first time, an economic change occurred in China. This change was not driven by cities, but by thousands of rural workshops with only dozens of workers. Factories in the modern sense.

The emergence of modernized "rural workshops" has changed the face of rural areas along the line. It has attracted a large number of surplus laborers and also increased farmers' income.

For China, this kind of change at the economic level and people's livelihood level is more like a revolution. A revolution that is changing the poor and backward central and western regions. If five years ago, people thought that "Longhai

"But if it's just a railway, then people now agree that this area is changing the country, at least to some extent.

But the real change is by no means a change in the economy and people's livelihood, but a subtle influence brought about by the expansion of Longhai's influence, especially its success.

"" style management organization is more often a service organization. While providing services, it emphasizes the supremacy of "rules". To be precise, it is the supremacy of the law. Everyone is equal before the law.

The conference is the predecessor of the Auxiliary Council. It all proves the fact that everything here is established in a stable "political environment".

Not only that, in many traditional concepts, especially the concept of "people and people", this place has also brought fundamental changes to China. Although it is also part of this old empire, since 1912, people living in

People here and those who come here firmly believe that as long as they work hard and unremittingly, they can achieve a better life. That is to say, people must move towards prosperity through their own diligence, courage, creativity and determination, rather than relying on

Specific social classes and the assistance of others, because unlike other parts of this old empire, there is considerable economic freedom here and the role of the government is quite limited, which makes the social mobility here great. Anyone can

It is possible to achieve success through your own efforts….

success!

At least in the past five years, this narrow area that stretches across central China, from the coast of the East China Sea to the northwest plateau, has undoubtedly been successful in all aspects, and it is this success that is changing China.

When this place proves its success time and time again, when the non-affiliated areas along the line also achieve a certain degree of success, while people from the outside world are either jealous or appreciative, they also begin to learn from the experience here and try to

Copy the success here in other areas. Five years ago, Longhai was a railway, and now, Longhai is a revelation, a revelation to this ancient empire. It seems that he has not changed many things, but in fact, here

is changing this country.

Longhai is just a name. In fact, among the many annexes along the line, the most dazzling star is the leader of Longhai - Lianyungang. This city was built on a deserted beach by the sea. In the past five years,

, has long since developed into the most modern and symbolic city in China.

This most neatly planned city has the widest roads, the tallest buildings, the largest ports, the largest factories, the most workers, and the richest residents in China... Well, of course, more importantly, this city is

For many people, it has a different meaning.

Unlike Shanghai, which is called the "adventurer's paradise" by people in the East and the West, Lianyungang, this extremely young city, is regarded by many Chinese as a "dream city" where anyone can succeed.

.The earliest and most influential national consciousness in China was formed here. During the creation of this city, it has become a "service" spirit that is now accepted by the entire country: selfless service by individuals.

To the country, but the premise of this kind of service is that the person must truly believe that the country will in turn provide asylum for the individual and allow people to gain true dignity.

Just like the "citizens" in this city, individuals selflessly serve the company, and the reason why people do this is because they believe from the bottom of their hearts that the company not only provides shelter for individuals and allows individuals to gain wealth, but also

Dignity and success can be achieved.

And this "contractual cooperation" between "private individuals and private industries" is the basis for the survival of this city. If individuals no longer believe in companies, then the city will decline. If companies cannot provide shelter for individuals,

This city will also decline, and it is this "contractual cooperation" that supports everything here and also changes everything here.

Just as many people later said when they put everything here in the country, the meaning of nationalism simply means that no matter one's origin, as long as a person entrusts his destiny to the country, studies with concentration, and strives to become a member of the country's team

A member. Everyone strives for the same big goal, then this group of people is called a nation. As for this common goal, of course it is no longer personal success or personal wealth, but has become a more ambitious goal-it is to

The struggle of several generations will be exchanged for the true modernization of China and the dignity of the Chinese nation.

It's just that at this time, "contractual cooperation between private individuals" turned into a "contract between citizens and the state." Of course, if this seemingly invisible contract does exist, no one will deny it.

, this contract that is somewhat illusory and may even be ridiculed by others is real. Just like in Lianyungang, no one will deny the existence of the "successful contract".

Lianyungang is the youngest modern city in China, but no one will doubt that it is also the city with the “most stories” in China. Almost every resident living here has a story of one kind or another, but the story here

But they have distinct characteristics - they all achieved today's success through personal efforts. This kind of effort has no personal background and no social relationships. Without the support of others, the only thing needed is - personal hard work!…

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"Successful contract!"

After coming to this city again, as a reporter, Shao Zhenqing walked out of the Central Railway Station and once again set his sights on this city, a city that was already very familiar to him.

The first time he came to this city, like everyone else, was to witness the industrial achievements here and the rise of a city.

The second time he came to this city, like others, was to witness how "private individuals" here contributed to the country and the rise of a country.

But this time, the reason why he came here was to find a news that was first discovered by an American foreign reporter in the past few months and caused repercussions at home and abroad-success contract.

The contract of success is invisible and exists in the air here, and it is this invisible contract that Shao Zhenqing hopes to find.

"Especially when a society cannot provide effective protection for its citizens, all strata of it will feel inexplicable panic."

Putting down the chopsticks in his hands, Huang Yuansheng stated a fact in an extremely calm tone when faced with the question raised by his friend.

"When all strata of society are plunged into an inexplicable panic, then does this country still have hope for development?"

Shaking his head, he glanced at Shao Zhenqing who seemed a little confused and said.

"Let me ask, in a society where everyone lives in panic, who will remember to seek personal development and national development? The Russian poet Nekrasov wrote a narrative poem "Who can live well in Russia?

"Days" describes the happiness of Russian social classes after Russia implemented the "reform and opening up" policy and reformed the serfdom system. The author uses the words of the characters in the story to describe their process of searching for people who "can live a good life", but in the end

But they found that in the Russian Empire after the reform and opening up, no one from top to bottom was truly happy. The superficially superior upper class was under great pressure from the rebellion at the bottom; the bottom class fell victim to the so-called "reform"

People are filled with resentment. It can be said that everyone is living in fear. Russia's reforms are for the prosperity of the country. But now, this reform has been carried out for more than half a century, but Russia still has not changed much.

, the most fundamental point is that everyone is fearful and uneasy."

Huang Yuansheng's answer exceeded Shao Zhenqing's expectations. Originally, he came here hoping that with the help of his friends, the interview in Lianyungang would go more smoothly, and secondly, he hoped to get some information about the "successful contract" from him.

The "insider", of course, if this "insider" exists.

In fact, until now, he doesn't know where the basis of this so-called "successful contract" lies. At the same time, he also can't understand what kind of promises and what kind of things are given to the people here.

Help can make people who come here achieve "easy" success, and even copy products from other places to achieve success. However, after he raised this question, Huang Yuansheng, the editor-in-chief of "Longhai Times",

But she didn't answer his question directly. Instead, she talked to him about another problem - fear!

This is an inexplicable answer. What does fear have to do with the "successful contract"?

"Are you scared?"

Suddenly, when Shao Zhenqingyi still couldn't understand this question, Huang Yuansheng asked a question.

"I……"

He was stunned for a moment at first. Then Shao Zhenqing shook his head suddenly, and then said arrogantly.

"What am I afraid of?"

Although when he said these words, as a well-known reporter, he had a proud expression on his face, but deep down in his heart, there was still a trace of looming fear.

"perhaps."….

Without exposing his friend's lies, Huang Yuansheng continued.

"In fact, the poor have the fears of the poor, and the rich also have the fears of the rich. The poor are afraid that they will not be able to eat, cannot afford medical treatment, and cannot afford to pay back the money. They are worried all day long and live without any sense of security. This has been the case for thousands of years.

.Many of them are numb, but China's rich live in even greater fear: their personal property cannot be protected, social security is terrible, and the thing that makes them most frightened is: if the high-ranking official next to them

If a nobleman takes a fancy to his family property, he is in danger of losing his life, so everyone is in fear. This has been the case for thousands of years. In the end, even each of us has become accustomed to it. Being numb, Dou E can only complain about grievances, and the common people

Shen Wansan can only look forward to the blue sky. Shen Wansan can only kill everyone. He is used to it. He has become numb and seems to have no fear, but in fact, the fear is in his bones and blood. "

After picking up the wine glass and drinking another glass of wine with his friend, Huang Yuansheng added another sentence.

"This kind of fear is a systemic collective fear, and it is not simply related to economic income. Systematic fear is the essence of fear. Even those high-ranking officials, even relatives of the emperor, how can they not be fearful?

?As an official, you take bribes and take bribes, and you may seem happy, but you are also worried about being beheaded one day. When the law is rectified, when you are an emperor, you stick to your word and enjoy all the worldly things, but you are also worried about the rebellion of the ministers and the rebellion of the people...

…”

After explaining "fear" one after another, Huang Yuansheng put down the wine glass in his hand and did not go to scoop up the pair of chopsticks. Instead, he spoke in an extremely calm but unquestionable tone.

"You asked me earlier, what is a successful contract? I don't think there is an accurate answer, there are too many answers, but one thing is for sure, here..."

With the corners of his lips raised slightly, Huang Yuansheng looked at his friend seriously and spoke word by word.

"The first thing to do is to eliminate the fear deep in people's hearts! Treat people as human beings, give them respect, and ensure that everyone lives with dignity. Only in this way can there be real development here. I think this is

The prerequisite for success, otherwise, all success, whether personal or national, is just a fortress built on the beach, which will collapse in one blow!"

Just as Shao Zhenqing was savoring this seemingly simple sentence, he saw Huang Yuansheng seeming to be recalling something. Before he could understand this simple sentence, he heard another sentence.
To be continued...