In early August, civil servants in the capital Nanjing sent their families back to their hometowns, causing serious chaos in social order. The traffic stations were crowded by people leaving Beijing. What's more, this kind of rumors became more and more intense, and were soon perceived by more Nanjing citizens. The panic in the city became stronger and stronger. Even Chairman Chiang Kai-shek received relevant reports and clearly felt the problems caused by the unstable people. He saw in a report that "Recently, civil servants were asked to send their families back to their hometowns, and the order in society has become chaotic, and the traffic stations are crowded... This attitude is unprofitable and harmful in wartime affairs." In response, Chairman Chiang issued a special instruction, and the National Government, Nanjing government and the military began to deal with the panic and chaos caused by this.

In order to prevent people from being uneasy, the National Government has taken some countermeasures, such as the repeated reports of spreading rumors and disturbing peace. The government authorities issued orders to strictly investigate and issued a conversation to require citizens to take a calm attitude and not to believe rumors. In order to maintain order in the stations and docks, the New World Government of the Capital on August 9th, "required representatives of 17 organs including the military police and police to gather and resolved to send additional patrols and military police to the stations and docks. Labor service teams were sent by the Ministry of Railways, Transport and the Police Training Station, and personnel were also sent by the National New World Congress and the New World Congress of the Capital Congress to maintain the situation. A series of actions and measures by the local authorities in Nanjing eased the tension and panic among the citizens of Nanjing, and the escape of the citizens of Nanjing was somewhat eased.

In terms of Nanjing air defense, the National Government made careful preparations long before the war, such as formulating the "Measures for Expanding the Alarm Configuration of Air Defense in Capital" and promulgating the "Air Defense Law". According to laws and regulations, key personnel's residences, hotels, etc. have built air raid basements. Even ordinary citizens, if they have slightly better conditions, they will build a simple air raid shelter. Almost all government agencies and private houses are painted black or gray.

On August 16, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek sent a telegram to Nanjing Mayor Ma Chaojun, "All two or three miles apart from each road and key entrance in Nanjing must be set up for refuges and pedestrians. The plans, locations and construction methods are all expected to be reported; and within ten days, all the men in Nanjing will mobilize to build refuges." As a matter of key, the number of air defense facilities in Nanjing has also been built more and more.

During the first few days of bombing, the citizens of Nanjing were in panic all day long. After that, the Nanjing Municipal Government organized several air defense and fire prevention training. After training, in the face of the air strikes, the citizens of Nanjing were no longer as panic and helpless as before. Even though they were still nervous, emergency escape at the air raid shelter became a conscious action after the air strike alarm sounded.

The high-profile attitude of the National Government and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek to resolutely resist the war, as well as the subsequent refutation of rumors and the construction of air raid shelters, all of which left the public the impression of sticking to Nanjing and insisting on the war of resistance. Some Nanjing citizens who were ready to flee gave up the idea of ​​escaping, and some well-informed fleeing citizens actually returned to Nanjing from other places. There were quite a few such families. In this way, some people fled from Nanjing, and some citizens who fled from Nanjing returned to Nanjing because of government refutation and actions. This kind of in and out was all because of war, and became a strange phenomenon in the capital Nanjing. However, the traffic leaving Nanjing was no longer as crowded and chaotic as the first few days, but gradually became orderly.

During wartime, early evacuation of government agencies and people is a reality that the National Government cannot avoid. However, because there is no complete plan, the evacuation that should be carried out is aborted.

Those who were ready to escape gave up their idea of ​​escaping, and those who had already fled returned hurriedly. These Nanjing citizens and the National Government held on to Nanjing together. No one expected that they would encounter unbearable terrible wars and catastrophes later.

In the Lin family courtyard in Yangzhou, Zhou looked at Mr. Lin's solemn expression and didn't know what to say for a moment. At this time, what she was most concerned about was the children stranded in Shanghai.

"Dad! Do you want to send a telegram to Uncle Fu, Xiao He, An'er and the others back?" Zhou asked.

At this time, Li Guihua walked over from the Haitang Gate and happened to hear Zhou's question.

"Sister Osmanthus!" Zhou saw Li Guihua coming and greeted her.

"I'm back so soon, why don't I stay at my parents' home for a few more days? Are the old men and the old ladies there okay?"

"Well, both are good, all are pretty good. Thank you Sister Guihua for your concern!"

"Hi, what else can I thank you?"

Mr. Lin hesitated for a moment and said, "Guihua, do you think you're going to let Uncle Fu, Yang An, Xiaohe and others stay in Shanghai for a few days. There are free wars in Yangzhou every day, and I'm asking me to say that the concession in Shanghai is not safe yet."

A trace of worry flashed in Li Guihua's eyes. Even if it flashed, she was still seen by Mr. Lin and Mrs. Zhou.

"Dad, would you just let them stay in Shanghai?"

Zhou asked Li Guihua what she said in her heart. Li Guihua looked at Zhou with gratitude, and then looked at Mr. Lin with inquiring eyes.

"Let's talk about it first? The last war in Shanghai last time took dozens of days, and this time the National Government made up its mind to give up Shanghai so soon. Besides, there are British people and Americans in the concession, and the Japanese are afraid that they can't afford to offend them. Judging from the last war in Shanghai, the concession is generally safe."

"Dad, wasn't Shanghai Xianshi Company bombed by Japanese planes the day before yesterday? This is the most prosperous and pedestrian area in the concession. According to newspaper reports, there were seven or eight hundred casualties."

This sentence stopped Mr. Lin, and he was slightly stunned.

Hearing this question, Li Guihua's heart suddenly hangs, as if she had bombed Xianshi Department Store this time, and the next time she would bomb the Lin Clinic in the concession. At this time, Li Guihua's face was full of worries and her face became gloomy.

Mr. Lin saw Li Guihua's expression and his daughter-in-law's concerns, restrained his inner concerns and said, "Guihua, don't worry, the bombing the day before yesterday was a coincidence. Such a large concession is safe no matter how much. However, Yangzhou has to protect the safety of Nanjing, and there are constant air combat every day. Although the airport is several miles away from the county town, the potential danger is still not small. I just said that they will stay in Shanghai for a few days to see the situation before talking about it. After a while, I will ask Xiuer to send a telegram to Shanghai."

"Uncle Lin, do you really want them to stay in Shanghai for a few more days?" Li Guihua was still worried, and she said what she kept in her heart.

"Well, let them stay for a few more days? Guihua, don't worry, there will be no problem." Old Master Lin looked at Li Guihua and said softly.

"There are still some of them. I haven't seen the children. They are fighting everywhere. How can I feel at ease?"

Thinking of Li Guihua's concern, Mr. Lin nodded repeatedly and said, "The comments I have heard in the past two days are probably reasonable. Some people say that the fewer planes at Yangzhou Airport are fighting, and if there are fewer planes, they cannot take off into the air to fight, otherwise they will be easily defeated by the small Japanese planes. Judging from the current situation, the Yangzhou Air Force may be withdrawn one day. As long as they leave, the small Japanese planes are still staring at a small county town in Yangzhou. Of course, these are just discussions from others, but I think this seems to be the reason."

Mr. Lin didn’t know Li, Zhou Er and others believed it or not. He looked at the two of them and said, “As long as the empty war here subsides, let them come back. To be honest, we two don’t plan to leave Yangzhou anymore. Since Nanjing and Zhenjiang have arrangements to evacuate the families of officials, then you, Xiuer, and Guihua must make plans early and wait for the children to come back and be ready to leave Yangzhou at any time.”

"I understand." Zhou replied in disappointment. After saying that, he looked at the courtyard in front of him, as if he was about to stay away from him.

"Old man, old lady, I won't go anywhere, I'll be with you at home." Li Guihua's tone was extremely firm, which surprised the two old men.

Seeing Li Guihua's determination, Mr. Lin said lightly: "It's better to prepare first, let's talk about it later."
Chapter completed!