But when we don't need Jiaodian Fangtan, then we will have established a system that protects the rights of all citizens. Very sharp comments on society and literary figures. The opening paragraphs discuss the tale of the Emperor's New Clothes. Yu Jie argues that the Emperor wasn't stupid, but he was using his parade in his underwear to test the loyalty of his subjects. It is not the people but the Party that decides who is the enemy.
Enemies are always necessary.
The endless search for enemies. Whoever is not taking our path is our enemy. Yu Jie has a number of meditations on Li Ao, the brilliant Taiwan essayist. Li Ao's books have become quite popular in the PRC perhaps because of Li's strong position in favor of the reunification of Taiwan with the China mainland. Yu says the Li is not old, but embittered and consumed by hate.