China and India have been neighbors for thousands of years and have had very close exchanges. The story of Master Xuanzang’s journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures is familiar to almost every Chinese. The ancient history of India is largely derived from the translation of Chinese classics.
It can be said that whenever we talk about the history of the two countries, we have to mention each other.
But this does not mean that China and India are very familiar with each other. On the contrary, the understanding between the two countries is very poor. Most Chinese people know that India is the hometown of Buddhism, but they do not know that Buddhism has died there.
In the Indian concept, China is still full of sick men of East Asia with big pigtails and everyone smokes opium.
However, since World War I, some elites in India have begun to pay attention to China. The armies of both countries have participated in the war on the Western Front of Europe. In fact, the two countries have almost similar ideas about participating in the war. China wants to take back
They had lost their sovereignty, and India believed that by helping the old master in fighting, it would be able to gain Britain's favor and allow them to achieve duli. The cruel reality soon proved that the Indians were just wishful thinking, and Britain would never
Give up this jewel in the crown
After the end of World War I, China and India embarked on a completely unaccustomed path. China relied on the industrial foundation accumulated in World War I to arm a powerful army, continuously regained its lost sovereignty and territory, and gradually restored its status as a great power.
status, but India is still a colony, living under the shadow of the British Empire.
The upper class in India are eager to gain national independence. However, in this process, two factions have emerged, one is the non-violent non-cooperation movement headed by Gandhi, and the other is the violent revolutionary faction headed by Chandra.
, in several meetings of the Congress Party, Chandra sharply criticized Gandhi's non-violent non-cooperation movement, calling it wishful thinking.
Chandra proposed that China and Japan are the only two countries in Asia that are truly du li countries. In the process of realizing du li, these two countries used strong force as the basis to expel imperialist forces.
A strong army cannot be truly respected.
However, young Chandra was far inferior to Gandhi in terms of prestige and status, and he did not have the ability to turn things around. On the contrary, he was gradually being marginalized in the Congress Party. At this time, Tagore was invited
To exchange literature in China, Chandra went to China with Rabindranath Tagore, hoping to take the opportunity to meet the upper echelons of Chinese politics and gain China's support and favor.
Along the way in China, Chandra was still greatly shocked. Although China is still relatively poor, the entire society is still full of vitality. Almost everyone is working hard. They passed through Jiangsu and Zhejiang, where although
It has just been damaged by the war, but it is recovering quickly. Brand-new factories, residential buildings, and commercial centers are all under intense construction.
What particularly shocked Chandra was a huge battleship anchored outside Shanghai Port, the Kaga. During the Battle of Ryukyu, the Chinese aircraft carrier completely destroyed this warship, and many facilities on the ship were burned by fire.
Once it's empty, basically all that's left is an empty shell.
Before the war ended, China began to salvage the Kaga and transported it to Shanghai Zhengdong. According to the plan, this steel monster will be turned into a naval museum for the world to admire. The shock brought by the battleship is very amazing.
, and China's ability to destroy such a giant ship is even more shocking. Chandra values China's strength even more.
But the more this happened, the more dissatisfied he became with the tour guide Xu Zhimo. Although he lived as an Indian, he couldn't understand why this man had so many prejudices against his country and the government.
Tagore introduced all traditional things, such as calligraphy, painting, sculpture, snacks, temple fairs, Tai Chi, etc., but he had no interest in the factories, railways, airplanes, and ships that could reflect China's industrial strength.
He would repeatedly talk about the country's torture of women, the perverted foot-binding system, and cruel ethics. However, what they saw today was that a large number of women did not have their feet bound. On the contrary, these women were able to work in factories, sell goods along the streets, and
Enter school as a teacher.
There are a considerable number of women even in the government agencies. They work the same as men, with almost no difference. Moreover, Chandra also learned that the election law of the Chinese government has given women the right to vote from the beginning.
They are rare in the world.
European and American countries have only begun to grant women the right to vote in recent years. However, although they have the right to vote, women are still firmly bound by their families. The occasional appearance of female members in parliament is just for window dressing. European and American countries have strict restrictions on women.
There are many restrictions on entering politics
The situation in China is completely different. Although Chinese women have not been out of the house for a long time, they have not suffered much discrimination. In many cases, like men, they are on the same line as Xi Jinping.
Women are active in all walks of life in politics and business. They are not decorations, but important links that can truly play a role.
In addition to women, ethnic minorities are also subject to strict restrictions in the West, and the gap between races is very serious. However, these problems have become less obvious in China. Everything depends on ability. As long as you have enough ability,
Nothing is a problem.
"Mr. Xu, I admit that maybe the situation you mentioned actually existed, but those things have either become history, or are insignificant details, rather than China's current situation. China is now a rapidly developing big country with declining national power.
It is a model for all countries that are still under colonial rule!"
"No, that's not the case! China is far behind European and American countries. All of this is China's mistake of not implementing the European and American system. Without Min Zhu, there would be nothing!"
Chandra turned his head to Tagore and said: "If there is a virus called min zhu in this world, then Mr. Xu must have contracted this terrible disease, and there is no cure!"
Tagore was already very old, but he was still very humble to others. He smiled bitterly at Xu Zhimo: "Mr. Xu, when you look at a country, you should not just look at the present or its history, but you should look at its longer-term development.
, the speed your country has achieved is very amazing, I believe it is only a matter of time before it catches up with the European and American powers!"
The two sides obviously got along very unhappy. After Tagore returned to the Six Nations Hotel in Beijing, Liang Qichao came to visit not long after. Over the years, Liang Qichao had been managing the Yellow River control work in several provinces in the Central Plains. This was a huge project that required
It took a lot of effort to coordinate the interests of all parties. Liang Qichao was well respected and respected enough to coordinate the interests.
However, the Yellow River management project is proceeding relatively smoothly. A large number of people from the Loess Plateau area have been relocated to the three northeastern provinces. After the population pressure has been reduced, Zheng Fu has begun to vigorously promote the planting of sea buckthorn. So far, more than 20 million acres of sea buckthorn have been planted.
Planting, there will be greater action in the future, and a large number of water conservancy projects in the downstream are also being constructed, which can not only solve the problem of salinization, but also increase the fertility of the land. Xi will also eliminate most of the floods that plague the downstream areas.
Of course, it will take at least ten or twenty years to achieve this goal, but there is no doubt that we have made a good start. As long as we persist, the Yellow River, which has troubled thousands of people in China, will definitely transform from a harmful river to a river that benefits both sides.
Lihe has a huge role in promoting the economy of the entire north.
After being busy for several years, Liang Qichao finally found some free time. In essence, he is still a literary man who can host exchanges between the Chinese cultural circle and a great literary giant like Rabindranath Tagore, which is absolutely a dream.
The two parties met in the Liuguo Hotel. Liang Qichao said with a smile: "Qichao has been busy with secular affairs these years and has neglected sir. Please forgive me!"
Tagore smiled slightly and looked very kind: "You're welcome, Mr. Liang. Along the way, we have experienced the scenery of China. It is completely different from what we imagined. The development China has achieved is amazing. I am sincerely happy to see this!"
"No, no, sir, you are so ridiculous. There are so many things going on in China, and there is still so much that needs to be done. It will take a long time to catch up with the world!"
Liang Qichao said a few polite words and then asked: "Sir, several universities in Beijing want to invite you to give some speeches in the past few days. China and India are both countries with ancient civilizations. We have had exchanges of ideas for a long time, and now you are even more knowledgeable."
Chinese and Western masters, teachers and students are all looking forward to this grand event for exchanges between the Chinese and Indian literary circles!"
"You can do it at any time. Even though I'm old, I don't have any problems with my body or mind. I'm very willing to share my feelings with teachers and students in China!"
"Mr. Liang, I wonder if you can help me introduce Chinese officials, such as Chief of Staff Mr. Jiang Baili, Minister of Defense Mr. Wu Tong, etc.!" Chandra took the opportunity to make his request.
"Does this gentleman want to see Chief of Staff Chiang Kai-shek for something?"
"Mr. Liang, my name is Chandra and I am a member of the Indian National Congress. I think China is a role model for India. I hope to gain China's support and then drive the British colonists from Indian soil through violent revolution."
Go out and realize the true du li of India!"
Liang Qichao frowned slightly. He invited Tagore to come here purely for a literary exchange. He did not expect that anyone would take the opportunity to make political demands. You must know that although Liang Qichao is an executive member of the Unified Min Zhu Party, he did not
He has been exposed to too many core secrets, and his knowledge of internal affairs of various countries is very limited. He has only heard of Gandhi's name, and he really doesn't know much about Chandra.
"Mr. Chandra, I heard that India is not advocating non-violent means to acquire the country? How could you make such a request?"
"Mr. Liang, the colonists relied on violence to conquer India, so only violence can be used to drive them out. Wanting peace is completely wishful thinking. China and India are both countries that have been deeply harmed by colonialism.
, but what I don’t understand is that China has successfully taken control of its own destiny, while India is still struggling hard, so I sincerely ask China to give India some support, and India will definitely work hard to repay China’s help!”
Liang Qichao turned to Tagore and asked: "Does this mean the same, sir?"
"No, I am a pacifist, but I also hope that my country can be truly peaceful. Chandra's idea may also be a way, but you need to talk about the specific things yourself!"
Liang Qichao nodded and said: "In this case, I will convey Mr. Chandra's request to the President and the Ministry of National Defense, but I cannot guarantee that there will be results!"