Nine Songs of Anti-Japanese War

Was there some other reason that Chun didn't come back with Miss Jilin at that time? ...I'm fine, really. "

Shen Yang didn't answer him.

Xi’an’s farewell speech has come to an end: “I saw you at the beginning of the year as a wild child, and now you are a thousand years old. If you talk too much, you will think I’m annoying. No matter what, come on.”

"Yes." Shen Yang smiled heartily at him, "Master Chang'an said, I dare not work hard." He then turned to Tianjin, "Although it was someone who made the match, it was Tianjin who really helped us several times. Tianjin, last time I yelled at you in Jinzhou, and I regret it so much."

Jinzhou looked at the back with lingering fear.Tianjin said: "It's okay, I know you're not targeting me." As he spoke, he ruffled Harbin's hair. Although he was not very old, he was still a full-fledged elder in front of Harbin. get stained."

"Dyeing is also quite fun." Harbin replied with a smile, with a bandage on his head, but he looked normal in front of others.

Shen Yang said: "Then... there is only someone left. Someone has been sullen since just now, and has not spoken. What bad things did I do to make you hate it? Even if I really made a mistake, I will You have to tell me what's wrong."

Tianjin glanced at Peiping hesitantly.Beiping stepped forward and said, "You guys are having a good chat, and I can't get in."

"Huh? Is there anything in the world that Mr. Peiping can't get into?"

"I respectfully tell you not to talk to me. You will die a miserable death." Beiping raised his eyebrows, "Xi'an has already said everything everyone wanted to say, and I just want to ask you a question. Do you still have any doubts in your heart?"

"No."

"Then it's over." Peiping raised his right hand to Shenyang's eyes.Shen Yang understood and gave him a high five.

"On the day of recovery, I would like to have a drink with Jun Yuexia, and I will not return if I am not drunk!"

Afterwards, a group of people from Northeast boarded the car.The whistle blew, and the rails moved slowly and quickly under the feet.

Shen Yang stretched out his hand out of the car window to say goodbye to his friends.In the bitter wind, the platform receded rapidly and turned into a small black spot in the sky, which would never be seen again in a while.

Xi'an slowly put down his waving hand, feeling: "Let's go..."

He and Beiping Tianjin looked at the railway stretching forward until the horizon became a silent void.Once the wheels of a difficult journey are turned, they cannot be stopped.

This farewell, even for the first person among the three to see Shenyang again, dragged on for a full four winters and summers.

People seem to be in a good mood.But going deeper, it seems that there is some regret and anxiety.

Nanchang and Jiujiang followed him step by step, inspecting the bunkers on the hillside.These fortifications were designed by German consultants. The firepower of one bunker could cover the other. Trucks were used to supply supplies between the two bunkers. Finally, they succeeded in cutting off the Communist supply line and the connection with local farmers.However, these bunkers that have made great contributions are unlikely to be used again-the CPC has abandoned this Jiangxi base area after failing to counter encirclement and suppression, and dragged the remnants northward.

CPC people claim to be looking for a new base to carry out an expedition, but in the eyes of others, it is nothing more than a desperate escape.If they wanted to avoid pursuit, they had to abandon the plains and roads and go to the mountains and deep valleys in the southwest.How far a group of defeated troops can go in no man's land is a puzzle that no one is optimistic about.

Even if they come out alive and find a foothold, they should be far less threatening than before.Min recalled the news from Nanjing last winter that the dozen or so people from Shenyang who had escaped from the clutches of the Kwantung Army had left the Northeast Army and returned to the Northeast.Is it homesickness, reluctance to go south to be used as a gunman, or other reasons he can't think of?A part of the Northeast Army that was transferred to the south was indeed weak, but was beaten to shame by the outnumbered bandit army.Fortunately, the siege was successful, and the people were not very afraid that Shenyang and the others would fall into the arms of the Communist Party.After two years, the main force of the Communist Party has disappeared, and their branch will only become a pure volunteer army, which has nothing to do with the red.

Anyway, don't take it lightly.

Deep down in his heart, Min did not want to force the Communist Party to disappear, and he still had a little personal affection for his former allies.Their existence is even more lonely than cities and the like. It is difficult to meet the same kind, and it is even more difficult to meet the same kind who can understand themselves, and sharing is a rare one.As long as the CCP does not have an army under its command and no real power that can affect the country, the people are happy to give him a comfortable high position and a group of good-natured and honest people.

The premise is that his armament and confidence are exhausted.

Min silently figured, Nanchang and Jiujiang followed him stop and go, and their moods were not pure.Nanjing came with Min, and after a short stay, he presumed that he had other business affairs and left first, and did not communicate with the two of them before leaving.The two had no choice but to observe the words and expressions, guessing, and judge whether Min was in a good enough mood to make a request to him.

Min was a little tired when he walked halfway up the mountain, so he found a flat stone to sit on, and asked his two entourage to sit down too: "It's hard work, you two. You're a bit reticent today, do you have something inconvenient to say?"

"No." Jiujiang smiled, "You seem to be thinking about something all the way, so it's not easy to interrupt your train of thought."

Min put his hands on his thighs and watched them: "If you have any opinions, please speak out. Cleaning up CPC remnants will save you many farmers from losing their heads. I think you will feel uncomfortable. But can I do anything? Those so-called beliefs are like A fire can burn a piece of crops even if it is a little bit, and it will destroy the whole country if it is too big. I also think it is a crime, but the long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain. This is my position. Of course, you have to express your opinion , I will correct it if there is a good reason."

Nanchang said: "You are overthinking, and we have no objection. I just want to ask you to forgive me for a small matter."

"Ok?"

"Our junior, Rui Jin, was bewitched by the CCP's heresy a few years ago, and he did a lot of foolish things. He is now in prison. Although he deserved it, the CCP abandoned him on his own initiative. He must be very regretful while squatting in it. Can you Let us have more opportunities to visit him? He is injured and weak, and he is in a bad mood, and it will be bad if he can't get sick."

"It's not a high request, I approve it." Min responded, "What else?"

"If you think it's appropriate, can you shorten his sentence a bit? After he comes out, we will also criticize and educate him to make him give up completely."

Min paused. "...I'll think about it when I go back."

Neither Nanchang nor Jiujiang said any more, and any more talk would lead to bad things.They are not people who rely heavily on trust. Even if they once relied on trust, once they turn their faces, it would be better to have no relationship. Wuhan is a good example.

In fact, Min is not in a bad mood.Rui Jin lost his backer, and it was impossible for him to make waves with his own ability, and he was much easier to deal with than some people.The last time he learned that Shenyang and his party "defected", he immediately thought that someone would be a matchmaker in the middle, otherwise they would not have come together based on their previous relationship with Gongsu.

He asked Nanjing, and Nanjing said calmly: "There are really. But it's useless if you know."

"how do I say this?"

"Do you really want to know?"

"Correct."

"... Now that you know how you can deal with him? If you dare to move him, I guarantee that the people in North China will mobilize all their strength and come down south to demand someone. Think about it, a group of big men from the north are howling day and night in front of the presidential palace, can you bear it? ?”

He was amused by Nanking's out-of-place sense of humor, while resignedly realizing that it was useless for him to know.The Beijing government claims to have been in power for more than ten years, during which most of the time people wandered abroad, and Beijing also squatted in an unknown corner of its own jurisdiction to hide people whose government has been constantly changing and has never been stable.As a result, he didn't have much contact with Peiping at all. According to many people, Beiping is not a person you can understand after a lot of contact.

"He just spread the news, but he didn't really get involved in this matter. He is still a very measured person. Even if he didn't do this, the Communist Party would send people to find a way to find Shenyang. It doesn't make much sense to deal with him. But don't be in Shanghai. Say bad things about that person in front of him, that kid likes him."

"This..." With a flash in front of his eyes, Min controlled his hand to reach for the teacup without trembling, "There is a lot of information."

"I understand how you feel." There was genuine sympathy in Nanjing dialect.

Considering that Ruijin's actual danger is close to zero, it is not a bad idea to release him early. Let's go back to the capital and try his materials again.The people thought that by solving the CCP’s troubles earlier, and subduing the disobedient factions in the party, it would be easier to concentrate on dealing with the covetous foreign forces.Although "you need to secure your home first" has been ridiculed many times, if you can't expand your power before Japan completely goes astray and launches a larger-scale war, in his opinion, China will suffer a lot. An even more tragic fate for the four northeastern provinces.

It should be possible to delay the start of the war until at least five years later...

It's already midsummer.Even though the weather is not very hot, I can't help but feel a little tired in the afternoon.Changchun was sitting on a chair by the window in the room, resting his head against the wall, but his mind was not inactive, but passed through thousands of thoughts.

He remembered the rain at the turn of autumn and winter that night, which was so cold that it turned into snow in the middle of the night.The falling snowflakes are quiet, but the sound of rustling covering the ground is very loud. The grand ringing reverberates in his ears, and he can hardly hear other sounds.

I want to tell you that the scenery here is very good.Winter has passed, and spring has come. If people are excluded from the ranks of creatures, the vegetation is verdant and everything is thriving this summer. I cannot deny its beauty.From the window where I sit, I can see the outside of the palace. People are walking on the street, cursing, crying, and making noise. They were born in this city, and they may also die here.I can watch them and they can't watch me, which feels good.

In fact, what I want to do has always been an observer, and even now there is no essential change.If you allow me, I really want to write you a letter, telling you about the people I have observed and the hearts I have deduced.

But that was bound to be impossible.I am no longer in the same world as you.

He let himself think wildly in this small room.The puppet imperial capital of Manchukuo was closely monitored when entering and exiting the palace. It usually lived in seclusion and was very leisurely, with only a few trivial official affairs to deal with.But today is a special day, His Majesty Tokyo is visiting.The welcome ceremony has already been held in the morning, and other activities are for tomorrow, but he still has arrangements for this afternoon.

Changchun stood up, called a servant to help him pack his ceremonial kimono, and went out.

When he knocked on the door of the library, Tokyo was standing in front of a large drawing. He was in good spirits, and even the corners of his lips, which were not usually friendly, showed a faint smile: "You are here."

"Sorry, I'm a little late."

Tokyo glanced at the clock: "No, you arrived on time." He beckoned Changchun to come over, "Look, this is the latest detailed planning map of Xinjing, which was just presented to me today."

Changchun walked to the long table where the blueprints were placed, and looked down at the road network extending radially and circularly on the blueprint. "It's much more refined and more operable than the original draft." He said sincerely.

"The structure of this picture refers to Paris and Dalian, but as a rising star, you can definitely outperform them on the premise of using national resources." Tokyo pointed to the two squares in the middle of the picture, "This way, a large-scale layout in the city center Parks that double as traffic islands are rare in Europe and the United States, and you're already ahead of them."

"I still have limited abilities, and this is all possible because of your great love."

"Don't be too humble, and I'm not the only one who likes you—although I like humble people." Tokyo paused for two seconds, lowering his voice slightly, "Xinjing, you know they still have me, why did they fall in love with you?" Is it the imperial capital of Manchuria?"

"I……"

"Don't be nervous, it doesn't matter if you make a mistake."

Changchun sighed secretly: "The options in front of me are generally concentrated in Fengtian, Harbin, and the ancient capital Jilin. They are all mature cities that have been built long ago, but they have limitations because of their maturity. Fengtian is the former Northeast City. The base camp of the army, the Russian influence in Harbin has penetrated too deeply, this kind of old influence is not as good as a new city. Moreover, one of them is to the south and the other is to the north, and the geographical location is not in the center. Jilin is in the middle but not in South Manchuria The railway and the Middle East railway line are not suitable for building a capital. In terms of land price, I was only a local city, which is much cheaper than those three, and it is easy to buy land for large-scale planning and construction. I can think of... that's all. "

Tokyo nodded appreciatively: "It's already a lot. But you forgot one thing—the human factor."

Changchun blinked quickly. "I haven't forgotten," he said before Tokyo could speak, "it's just...they are all my relatives, even though they have different ways and don't conspire with each other, it's always... a bit awkward to gesture to them."

"Then you still know."

"Brother...is a person who doesn't know what it means to bow his head by nature. Even if he is caught by force, he will definitely not be able to do it. Binzi also has a stubborn temper... sister's words, it is also worrying."

Light laughter passed through the library.

"Very good." Tokyo pressed Changchun's shoulders, using only symbolic strength to push Changchun into the chair ring and sit down.He stood, looking down at Changchun. "You're really smart. But you know, Xinjing, I actually don't trust you either."

Changchun looked at him, silently clutching the hem of the kimono with one hand.

"You voluntarily surrendered and took Jilin with you, which makes us very happy, but I dare not presumptuously confirm that your motives are as good as you say on the surface. For the harmony between Japan and Manchuria, and the unity of East Asia? I am afraid you are not yet so enlightened. But I can assure you that for a city, the future is infinitely brighter if you cooperate with us."

Tokyo withdrew its gaze from Changchun.He paced the room and said as he walked: "Your population was only 31 in 13, and now there are at least 20, and it is planned to reach 37 by 50 years. Even the blind can see the importance that the authorities attach to you." Out. They expect you to become 'Asia's largest city' and become a more glorious existence than me. Don't you feel tempted by this future?"

"I am very tempted and yearn for it." Changchun said.

"Of course, you still have a lot to learn. I used to be a commercial city, and I didn't have much ambition. I can't imagine being able to compete with those old capitals. But the ideal of making contributions will never fade away. I seized the opportunity to get to where I am today .The world is cruel. If you don’t take the initiative, you will only be gradually eliminated. What is in front of you is an excellent opportunity. You have taken the first step in the right direction. Don’t make mistakes in the future. You and I will work together Build a new Asian order and stand at the top of this world together. What are the eyes of your short-sighted relatives?" Tokyo stood by the window with his hands behind his back, his eyes seemed to glance at Changchun unintentionally, "They will You repented, trembled, and begged you to forgive in every possible way. History books will write that you forgave them tolerantly and led them on the road of Yangguan.”

"Those goals are too ambitious, and I don't dare to think about them yet."

"You have to think more. You have to have a great goal before you can have a great action." Tokyo said, "Okay, that's all I have to say for now, and you can think about it after I leave. See you tomorrow."

Chang Chun hurriedly got up and bowed and sent him out of the library.

As soon as the person left, Changchun looked around for a while, walked quickly to the window, took out the paper ball he had prepared and threw it out.

After that, he returned to the table and stood staring at the drawing for a long time.All of a sudden, he seemed to be drained of strength, his arms propped up on the table, and his knees slid to the ground.Although his city is developing rapidly, it doesn't have all positive effects on his body. Whenever he encounters high mental stress, his head hurts badly.He looked down at the polished floor, his eyes darkened.There seemed to be mist floating in the darkness, turning into violent and raging torrential rain.Police cars, flashlights, gunshots, Jilin's surprised eyes, silver hair flashing in the distance...

Outside the window, the childish voices of children sang dimly, singing their "national anthem": "In the world, there is a new Manchuria. The new Manchuria is the new world. It stands upright, free from suffering and worry, and forms our country. Only love and no hatred, 3000 million people, 3000 million people, even ten times more people will be free. Emphasize benevolence and justice, respect courtesy, let me cultivate myself; the family has been ruined, the country has been governed, what else can I ask for. The closest is the same as The world is assimilated, and the far away is the same as the heaven and the earth..."

Listening to this immature voice, I'm afraid I still don't understand the meaning of the lyrics.The lyrics are beautiful, brilliant, great...

Tokyo.The glory and greatness you mentioned are all built on... the bones of my people...

Child, you are still young, you still don't understand.Tokyo is right about one thing, the world is a cruel place.

Facing this cruel world, I am so weak.Just touching a little pus and blood under the veil of glory, I deeply doubt whether I can go on.

Brother, Hamako... I'm weak, so I can't tell you my true intentions.The understanding of relatives will shake my will, and the warmth of friends will make me unable to withdraw.I am far from being a strong person, but I was driven by an unknown force to do an earth-shattering thing.Only by cutting off the way of retreat completely, only by being hostile and hated by you, can I not have illusions, look back behind me, and walk into the darkness wholeheartedly.

I don't tell you, also because I don't believe in myself.It is better not to have hope at the beginning than to be hoped by you.It's good for you, it's good for me.

It would have been better if you hadn't chased me that night.To give you the hardest blow in front of your face, even with my gradually hardening heart, I don't want to do it.But you are here.I know that apart from my sister standing in front of me, there must be someone in the corner not far away who I don't want to face watching my every move.And I can only shock you and disappoint you.

This does not affect my script.It's just still the first variable, affecting until today.For this variable, I am happy, but at the same time I hate my own happiness.I am so selfish that even though I pretend to be noble, I take pleasure in dragging others into the abyss to accompany me.

When Jilin found the library, it was getting late, and Changchun was still lying on the table.She called twice before Changchun managed to raise his head and focus on her face: "Sister..."

Jilin leaned down and held his face: "Are you okay?"

"I'm scared, terribly scared."

"..."

"The few seconds I looked at Tokyo, I felt very long, as if I would lose everything if I relaxed a little... He said he didn't trust me, I don't know the meaning of his words... I told him The gap is bigger than I thought. Even if he saw through, I wouldn't be surprised at all, really, not surprised..."

"Don't think too much." Jilin said softly, "Go back and rest."

Changchun squeezed out a smile: "It's okay. I feel better when I see you."

Jilin looked at his smile with mixed feelings.

When Changchun said "If you insist on taking me away, I will deal with you", she figured out all the reasons and consequences in the next three seconds.Others may go astray, but she will never guess wrong.The clear determination in his gloomy eyes, the emotion wrapped in his cold words, if she sees these and thinks of her younger brother as a traitor who is obsessed with power, she is not worthy of being a sister.

The shock hit her all over like raindrops pouring down at that time.All distracting thoughts have been erased, only one remains clearly visible: he cannot be left alone.

Changchun, you are still young.It is the style of young people to do things like this.You are conceited and want to carry all the burdens on your body, thinking that being cruel to yourself is good to everyone.In fact, this is not the case.People all need understanding and companionship, no matter how powerful a person is, they cannot live on their own strength alone.

Even if you can survive alone, how can I let you alone?

You tell me to go, but I want to hug you.

Then, she pretended to drop the gun inadvertently.

Memories flashed across her mind.Changchun is indeed getting better now.After a while of silence, Ji Lin gave him a hand, and then stood up by himself.

Standing there, he said softly: "Whether I should be corrupted and assimilated by him first, or should I bear with it and witness him fall from the high and mighty clouds with my own eyes. I am willing to play this gamble till the end."

The sun shines through the window lattice.The broken hair on Changchun's forehead fluttered, and a ray of light suddenly refracted in his eyes, like a burning flame.

Shanghai is a little bit lost.When he was discussing business with Americans today, he pretended to casually bring up the issue of relaxation of extraterritorial jurisdiction.The American also pretended to be deaf suddenly inadvertently, but he didn't hear his words.

At the end of the show, the host, New York, smiled and said to him: "It's good to have ambitions, but you have to take your time."

He felt he was slow enough.Of course, New York's position is different from his. Conflicts in business cannot be resolved by personal friendship.I think back when he first met New York, the black-haired capable American stood at the newly completed Huangpu River pier, and the setting sun cast a long shadow of his slightly outstretched arms, like a North American bald eagle fluttering its wings.He said trust me, boy, you can do a lot.

In terms of actual age, New York is younger than him, but he has been an adult for a long time. It is acceptable to call him a child. The young Shanghai is quite happy to hear this.New York is strong, capable, with a natural self-confidence based on strength in every move he does, a little goofy at times... generally the kind of guy he wants to be.Decades have passed, and he has only taken a few steps towards his dream.

He got off the elevator and strolled casually down Fifth Avenue.A city with unified management is good. Although it is crowded and messy, it will not get out of control, and the municipal facilities can at least maintain the basic line... His many concessions are fragmented, abnormally prosperous inside, and shacks outside. Last time he passed by Zhaojiabang is full of untreated sewage discharged from the foreign concessions. The smell is really... Those who hear it are sad and those who see it cry.After being smoked for a while, he became more determined to take back the extraterritorial rights as soon as possible.

He hit a wall today, and he will hit a wall in the future, but none of this can stop him.As long as you aim at one point and hit the wall with a plan and method, one day, the wall will be smashed by him.

His mood gradually improved, looking at the windy sky.A group of migratory birds lined up, crossed the high skyline of the city, and flew to the north with wings.

Everything is so prosperous, everything is so vast.

Shanghai at this time cannot be foreseen, and he has not much time left.

In northern Shaanxi, the Red Army, which lost troops after the Long March, finally gained a firm foothold; in the Northeast, the Anti-Japanese Alliance was brewing on the basis of integrating the anti-Japanese armed forces of all parties; Hongyi formed a new cabinet with military and wealth; in Germany, the Berlin Olympic Games opened with jubilation, and people believed that the host country, which was defeated in World War I, would regain its status and confidence through this sports event and return to the embrace of the mainstream of Europe.

There are things that can be changed by human will, and things that cannot be changed by human will.The culprits who created these helpless people are the times and the fate.

End of Chapter 1-2 of Nine Songs: Anti-Japanese War Chapter Remastered Edition