Happy Monday. Enjoy my latest “100 Word Stories” microfiction. This one is based on

Title: Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom

“We let it bloom.”

“Excuse me, Chairman?”

“Let a hundred flowers bloom. Let a hundred schools of thought contend.”

“With all due respect, sir… please don’t kill me! That doesn’t sound like a good idea.”

“Oh? Do tell.”

“Well, you’ll be encouraging those contemptible dissidents to unleash all their thoughts on your glorious rule. And that wouldn’t be pretty, in all honesty.”

“I know.”

“Then…”

“Simple. We let a hundred flowers bloom. Then we cut them.”

“Ah!”

“Glad you understand now. There’s no way I’m really letting them voice their dissent. Now be honest, what do you think of me?”