Chapter 2142 Dare to Take Responsibility

"Global grain prices are rising, which is enough to prove how powerful the four major grain traders are. If my country unilaterally confronts them, it will definitely cause international grain traders to concentrate their forces to deal with us. Can we really withstand it?"

"If we can't hold on, our grain reserves will all be taken away, and grain prices will rise to sky-high levels. You should understand how turbulent society will be at that time. Not to mention the people's food problem, I'm afraid the order of the entire country will collapse. Can you afford this responsibility?"

This move again.

Zhao Lin had used this trick before, leaving many people, including Professor Wang, speechless.

Who dares to say that they can bear such a heavy responsibility?

At this time, the faces of Professor Wang, Wang Weiyong, Li Zhaokun, Li Zhaolin and others all turned ugly.

They felt that Zhao Lin was too shameless, and they were also worried that Liu Fusheng would be impulsive and take the responsibility on himself.

If this matter is not handled properly, they will probably all become sinners of the nation, and Liu Fusheng will be the first to bear the brunt and will be forever nailed to the pillar of shame in history.

When everyone was extremely nervous, Liu Fusheng suddenly laughed.

He did not follow Zhao Lin's words and answer the question of whether he would take responsibility. Instead, he asked: "Professor Zhao, if I can take this responsibility, will you support my point of view?"

Zhao Lin frowned slightly. He could hear the language trap hidden in Liu Fusheng's words.

If I nod, it means I give up the subsequent discussion. If I shake my head, Liu Fusheng will say, "If you don't even dare to take this little responsibility, what qualifications do you have to discuss the issue of responsibility with me?"

With such a tug of war, the discussion returned to a stalemate, and Liu Fusheng was able to gain the upper hand.

Professor Wang and others' eyes lit up when they heard this. They didn't expect Liu Fusheng to be so smart. With just a question, he forced Zhao Lin into a corner.

On the rostrum, official representatives such as Wang Heping looked at each other in bewilderment. How could they have known that an academic discussion would end up focusing on the issue of responsibility.

Zhao Lin's eyes flickered as he quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

Mr. Tang did not meet with him yesterday and did not give any further instructions. Under this premise, today, he can only hold on and use his past views to get through this meeting. Even if there are some risks, he has to do so.

Zhao Lin sneered, "Comrade Xiao Liu, I can tell you clearly that if you dare to take responsibility, I can support your ideas and give you advice, but I'm afraid you can't bear this responsibility!"

Oh? Zhao Lin actually agreed?

There was an uproar in the conference room. Professor Wang and others did not expect that Zhao Lin would be so stubborn as to promise to help Liu Fusheng.

Liu Fusheng said loudly: "Since Professor Zhao is willing to support me, then we have a deal - if the country's counterattack against the four major grain merchants fails, I, Liu Fusheng, will bear all the responsibilities."

At this point, he stopped looking at Zhao Lin and looked around at everyone including the official representatives and said, "Dear leaders and academic seniors, I, Liu Fusheng, am not a professional researcher of economics and academics, but like all of you, I have a heart to serve my country. What I think about is the interests of the country and the people."

"When the interests of the people are infringed, I am willing to stand up and risk my life, even if there is no way back, I will fight to the end, because I know that the development of a country is like sailing against the current, if you don't move forward, you will fall behind. What we are facing today is the biggest challenge since joining the WTO."

"We have already been reaped by overseas capital in the soybean issue a few years ago. Now we are facing a crisis of the same nature. Someone must stand up and persist in the struggle in order to win. If we don't even have this determination and courage, overseas capital will definitely not let us go. Even if we compromise and seek peace, there will be no good outcome."

"This is not a question of rising or falling food prices, nor is it a question of the so-called market environment and free trade. It is a question of the survival of the country and the nation. I know that Professor Zhao once asked who dared to take on this responsibility. At that time, no one could answer him."

"Now I, Liu Fusheng, answer him. I dare to take all the responsibilities! As long as we are united, we will be able to resist any crisis and give overseas capital a head-on blow. I think it is completely unnecessary to discuss whether to fight or make peace, because the only way out for us is to continue fighting."

"Otherwise, if our country gets used to compromise, we will definitely fall into the abyss. We will never achieve great rejuvenation and become a powerful country standing in the east of the world."

"Professor Zhao has openly expressed his support for me just now. I would like to ask other seniors and teachers, are you willing to support me as well?"

Liu Fusheng's words were clear, sharp, and powerful, and they kept echoing in everyone's heart.

Professor Wang and others expressed their concern about Liu Fusheng's impulsive behavior, but under the watchful eyes of the public, the arrow has been shot and there is no turning back. Liu Fusheng has already said it and there is no room for redemption.

Professor Wang knew very well that he had to stand firmly with Liu Fusheng and give him his greatest support in order to win this hard-earned victory.

So after Liu Fusheng finished speaking, Professor Wang was the first to say in a deep voice: "Comrade Xiao Liu, I support you!"

Subsequently, Wang Weiyong, Li Zhaolin, Li Zhaokun and others expressed their firm support for Liu Fusheng's opinion.

At this time, there was also a commotion among Zhao Lin's people.

Just now, Zhao Lin had promised Liu Fusheng that as long as the other party dared to take responsibility, he would fully support the other party. The leader has been controlled, so they naturally don't want to insist in vain.

In a state of leaderlessness, a few people with weak wills followed suit and expressed their support for Liu Fusheng.

Zhao Lin's face turned pale. He knew that if he didn't speak up, things would get out of hand.

"Wait, I didn't say..."

Before Zhao Lin finished speaking, Liu Fusheng interrupted him and said, "Professor Zhao, whether you said it or not, everyone heard it clearly. As for some details, let's not be so fussy about it."

Careful about everything?

Zhao Lin almost vomited blood. This was a question of stance and a question of subordination. How could it be a detail? How could it be considered fussing over trivial matters?

Just as Zhao Lin was about to refute Liu Fusheng, Professor Wang said, "Professor Zhao, we all heard the promise you made in person. There is also a video recording of the meeting. Do you still want to break your promise in front of so many comrades and so many official leaders? If so, the results of our previous discussion will be meaningless."

Wang Weiyong also said, "Yes, if you don't keep your word and we don't keep our word, then what's the point of discussing this? As long as the result is not favorable to us and we turn our backs on it, we can start over again."