A young man in a suit and ties was standing on the river embankment, holding a loudspeaker and shouting to the Sixing Warehouse on the north bank: "Brothers from the National Army opposite, brothers from the Baoshan Camp, I am Mr. Song Ziwen, Vice President of the Executive Yuan of the National Government.
Secretary, Vice-President Song asked me to tell you that your mission in Baoshan Camp has been completed. Now, please retreat to the concession to preserve your usefulness and go to the battlefield again in the future to kill the Japanese..."
Before he finished speaking, many citizens began to persuade him.
"Brothers from the national army on the opposite side, please retreat to the south bank!"
"Yes, the South Bank is a concession of the British Empire, and little devils dare not pursue it."
"Brothers, you are all good, but there is no point in staying at Sihang Warehouse any longer. Just listen to Vice President Song and retreat, okay?"
The British commander in the public settlement finally officially stated that as long as the Baoshan Battalion is willing to lay down their weapons and retreat into the public settlement, their personal safety will be guaranteed!
However, Song Ziwen's request to allow the Baoshan Battalion to return to the National Army's combat order through the concession was rejected by the concession authorities. The reason was simple. If the National Army was allowed to pass through the concession, the Japanese army would inevitably enter the concession to pursue them. Therefore, the concession authorities
It can only guarantee the personal safety of the national troops, but cannot allow them to return to the national army through the concession.
Amidst the eager anticipation of the people in South Bank, a resounding response finally came from Sihang Warehouse.
"Fathers and fellow countrymen on the other side of the river, your kindness is appreciated by all the soldiers of Baoshan Battalion, as well as Mr. Secretary from Nanjing. Please tell Vice President Song that we still say that defending the homeland and resisting the war is the bounden duty of the party and the country's soldiers. As long as we
There is still one breath left, as long as there is one of us, we will never let the little devil step into Sihang Warehouse!"
When the young secretary tried to persuade him again, a middle-aged man wearing glasses finally couldn't help but stood on the embankment, grabbed the loudspeaker from the young secretary's hand, and shouted: "Across the way is the National Army 98
The division’s Battalion Commander Yue? I am Song Ziwen, Vice President of the Executive Yuan of the State. During my trip, I also brought an order from Mr. Jiang Wenzheng, the Supreme Chairman of the Military Commission. He ordered you to disarm immediately and retreat to the public concession!"
"Brothers, soldiers must obey orders as their bounden duty. Come back!"
"Your anti-war mission in Sihang Warehouse has been successfully completed. Your heroic resistance has greatly inspired and inspired the military and civilians across the country. Even overseas Chinese have been moved by you. Now, the military and civilians across the country hope that our heroes can come back alive.
, come back to us alive and continue to lead everyone to fight against the Japanese invaders..."
Song Ziwen's words came from the bottom of his heart and immediately affected many people at the scene.
Many old people even cried bitterly on the spot, while many enthusiastic young people present expressed their hope to join the Baoshan Battalion and follow Battalion Commander Yue to fight against the Japanese invaders and defend China!
A middle-aged man wearing glasses suddenly stood on the river embankment, holding a loudspeaker in his hand and started singing loudly. In an instant, an impassioned melody rang out on the south bank of the Suzhou River!
China will not die, China will not die, look at the national hero Battalion Commander Yue;
China will not die, China will not die. Look at those two hundred warriors defending the Eastern battlefield alone.
There is artillery fire from all directions, and there are wolves from all directions.
I would rather die than give in. I would rather die than surrender.
Our flag is fluttering, fluttering amid the siege.
Two hundred warriors with one heart cannot stand up to a hundred thousand powerful enemies.
Our actions are mighty and our integrity is heroic.
Compatriots, get up! Compatriots, get up! Hurry to the battlefield and follow the example of the two hundred warriors.
China will not die, China will not die, China will not die...
The hustle and bustle on the south bank of the Suzhou River disappeared in an instant, and even the little Japanese on the north bank wisely stopped shooting. Suddenly there was only one voice left on the north and south banks, a slightly hoarse but heroic voice, singing the song "Two Hundred"
"Song of the Heroes" is so soul-stirring that it makes people's blood boil after listening to it!
After a long, long time, the loud voice sounded again in the Sixing Warehouse: "China will not perish. Yes, China will never perish. Vice President Song, please tell Chairman Chiang that behind us is Shanghai."
, behind Shanghai is our capital Nanjing, we have no retreat, we have no choice but to fight to the death! In order to defend Shanghai, to defend Nanjing, to defend the Republic of China, why should we die?"
"Battle Commander Yue, I..."
Song Ziwen originally wanted to persuade him a few more words, but as he spoke, he found that he could no longer speak. After Song Ziwen's death, tens of thousands of people wept silently.
On the other side of the river, the loud voice sounded again: "Fathers and fellow villagers, don't cry or be sad. There are no undead people in a war. Ever since we put on this military uniform, we no longer regard ourselves as living people.
, living in troubled times, at this critical moment when the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed, it is the misfortune and great fortune of our soldiers!"
"We don't want to die. Who doesn't care about the world? Who doesn't care about his parents, wife and children at home? But as a soldier, you should go to the battlefield for the country. Even if you are wrapped in horse leather, you will have no complaints. Fathers and fellow villagers can die for the country.
Isn't it a blessing for our soldiers to die for our nation? A great blessing!"
"Captain Yue!" The middle-aged man who had been singing loudly with a loudspeaker just now suddenly shouted loudly, "You and the national army brothers in Baoshan Camp are both good. As you just said, behind you are
Shanghai, behind Shanghai is our capital Nanjing. We have no choice but to retreat, so we no longer persuade you to retreat into the concession. However, what can we do for you? Even if it is within our ability
Such a small thing!”
The people around him all agreed and looked at the Sihang Warehouse on the north bank with great expectation.
The loud voice sounded again: "We have no shortage of food, drink, and ammunition. Besides, these items are contraband designated by the concession authorities. You can't transport them even if you want to; if
If possible, please send someone to bring a camera, and preferably a tape recorder. Our Baoshan camp will soon die for the country, and we will soon leave this world forever. Brothers all want to...
Leave some thoughts to their families and relatives."
At this time, the people on the other side of the river couldn't bear it anymore and started to cry loudly. Even many tall men were crying. On the river embankment, Song Ziwen couldn't help but take off his glasses and wipe them.
With tears in his eyes, he immediately raised his head and said, "Don't worry, Battalion Commander Yue, Song will arrange for someone to go there right away, including a tape recorder and a camera. They will definitely bring them!"
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In the afternoon of that day, newspapers in Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and other major cities printed extra headlines to publicize Yue Weihan's "tragic farewell" to the people on the south bank of the Suzhou River in a high-profile manner. The next day, major newspapers
School students in the city took to the streets again, and for a while, Yue Weihan's farewell speech became the most popular parade slogan.
Behind us is Shanghai!
Behind Shanghai is the capital Nanjing!
We have no retreat! We have no choice but to fight to the death!
In just a few days, these words spread like the wind across the entire land of China.
Moreover, many journalists from the United States, Britain, France and other countries also witnessed the entire "farewell" process on the spot, and sent the news back to China via urgent telegrams. Suddenly, mainstream public opinion in the West began to pay attention to the Baoshan Camp.
The heroic resistance war in Sihang Warehouse came, and the overseas Chinese living in Southeast Asia and the waves of the ocean were completely moved. Many overseas Chinese children gave up their studies or career, and resolutely returned to the country to join the army.