The Tianjin Pier was particularly lively on this day. Many people gathered here early, including not only young women holding flowers, but also officials in formal attire.
The official representative was headed by Hu Weide, the former Minister of the Republic of China to France. After Lu Zhengxiang went to France to serve as Ambassador to France, Hu Weide returned to the Republic of China and took up the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Beiyang Government.
Although the pier seemed to be filled with flowers and lights, people's faces showed no joy at all. Many people would subconsciously look up from time to time and glance at the banner above their heads with complicated eyes.
A huge banner was hung on the pier, with black characters on a red background that stood out: Warmly celebrate the establishment of ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations between the Republic of China and Lanfang, and warmly welcome the Lanfang delegation to the Republic of China to arrive in Hong Kong.
At this time, the Republic of China had gone through the turbulence of last year and the subsequent washout of daily news. It was no stranger to the Foreign Legion. Many people knew that the Foreign Legion was Lan Fang.
To be honest, every time I look up and see the big words on the banner, people on the pier feel ridiculous and helpless.
Just three months ago, the first unit of the Foreign Legion arrived at Tianjin Port with the joy of returning to the motherland. At that time, they were greeted with insults and the Tianjin Pier Incident that shocked the world.
And now, this force is about to arrive at Tianjin Port again. Although they are still the same group of people, they no longer belong to the Republic of China, but to Lanfang, thousands of miles away.
However, the people of the Republic of China, who were once full of hostility to the Foreign Legion, came to welcome the former enemies that they had driven away three months ago with the cry of "get out" because of friendly relations.
This is really ironic.
Compared with the Chinese who were as silent as death, a group of foreigners gathered in a corner of the pier. They were talking and laughing unscrupulously, and from time to time cast sarcastic and mocking glances at the Chinese.
Although the distance is not close, many people cannot understand the language used by the foreigners, but it does not prevent them from understanding the meaning of the foreigners: Look, it is this group of so-called patriots who drove away the most powerful people in their country three months ago. The powerful troops now have to welcome them back in another way
Is it funny
But it was caused by his own hands
Is it a pity?
Regret is no longer enough to describe it
At ten o'clock in the morning, four brand-new destroyers escorted a cruise ship to slowly dock.
On the sides of those destroyers, the numbers are clearly written in Chinese, which are 001010011021.
As for the cruise ship, the name of the ship was also written in Chinese on the side: Surabaya.
Seeing these Chinese characters, everyone on the dock couldn't help but be in a trance: Could this be Lan Fang's fleet?
Once upon a time, this fleet also belonged to the Republic of China.
Once upon a time, this fleet would firmly protect the interests of the Republic of China.
Once upon a time, this fleet could completely rescue the Republic of China from the embarrassing situation of having no defense at sea.
But now, all illusions have become false. The flag flying above the fleet proves that those fleets do not belong to the Republic of China, but to Lanfang.
Everyone present was familiar with Lanfang's national flag.
Just half a month ago, when the news came out that the Republic of China and Lanfang had established ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations, the Daily News devoted five pages to introducing all aspects of Lanfang, including Lanfang's national flag.
The national flag of Lanfang is very simple. The three colors of blue, green and yellow are evenly distributed on the flag, forming the basic elements of the flag.
The two colors blue and green represent the blue sky and clear water in the traditional sense, so blue is at the top, green is at the bottom, and the yellow in the middle represents people. This is the implementation of traditional Chinese concepts, and yellow represents nobility.
The national flag of Lanfang also symbolizes that in the country of Lanfang, heaven, earth and people can achieve a high degree of harmony and unity.
Well, this looks at least a lot simpler than the five-color flag of the Republic of China.
After the fleet docked, the military band immediately played the national anthems of the Republic of China and Lanfang to welcome the Lanfang delegation ashore.
The melody of Lan Fang's national anthem is the mass. He only made some adjustments to the lyrics and changed all the words related to mass to Lan Fang. In this way, the original hymn immediately transformed into a mighty one.
A majestic national anthem.
At the same time, the title of the song themass was officially changed to Lan Fang.
This is actually the first time many people on the dock have heard of Lan Fang.
Like many Europeans who had the same reaction when they heard themass for the first time, Lan Fang's piece immediately conquered everyone's ears with its powerful melody, especially after the military band played the national anthem of the Republic of China and the two sides had a comparison.
How should I put it? Although the Republic of China has been established for seven years now, in fact, the Republic of China no longer has a national anthem, at least not a national anthem with a unified concept.
When the Republic of China was first established, the national anthem of the Republic of China was used with lyrics written by Shen Ennian and music composed by Shen Pengnian. However, during Yuan Xiangcheng's reign, the national anthem was changed to "China Dominates the World". Then after the collapse of Yuan Xiangcheng's Hongxian Dynasty, the Republic of China
There is no longer a national anthem in the true sense, so now we can only play the first version of the national anthem of the Republic of China, which is really ridiculous.
This could have been laughed off as a joke.
But on this solemn occasion, such a funny scene makes people feel the heart-breaking pain from the bottom of their hearts.
It hurts
It's like the pain of someone's heart being pinched hard
Accompanying Lan Fang as he stepped onto the Tianjin pier along the gangway was Tang Xinzhi, the first Lan Fang ambassador to the Republic of China.
Tang Xinzhi, male, 24 years old, went to France from the Republic of China to study in 1910. During World War I, he joined the Foreign Legion as a translator. Later, he became a Lanfang national and became the first Lanfang ambassador to China.
Lan Fang sent a young boy as ambassador to China. This is not because Lan Fang does not attach importance to relations with China, but on the contrary, he attaches great importance to it.
Currently, Lanfang has established ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations with five countries, namely France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and the Republic of China.
Because Lanfang did not have enough diplomatic personnel, and even Lanfang's Foreign Minister Lu Zhengxiang also served as ambassador to France and ambassador to Britain, so having a person specifically responsible for coordinating relations with China was a sign that Lanfang attached great importance to the Republic of China.
Hu Weide and Tang Xinzhi knew each other as early as when they were in France.
Even Tang Xinzhi went to work as an interpreter for the Foreign Legion, which was arranged by Hu Weide. Therefore, Hu Weide was no stranger to seeing Tang Xinzhi.
Brother China Resources, I haven't seen him for a long time. When I saw him today, his expression was even better than before. Hu Weide shook hands with Tang Xinzhi. He wanted to keep smiling to convey goodwill, but for some reason, he couldn't smile no matter what.
China Resources is the name of Tang Xinzhi. According to Chinese tradition, Hu Weide is still the nickname of Tang Xinzhi.
Brother Xinwu, I haven’t seen you for a long time and Tang Xinzhi wanted to smile to express friendship, but as soon as he said the words, he felt a lump in his throat and his eyes immediately turned red.
It is really difficult to describe the feelings between the two parties. They were once brothers, but now they have become friends by accident.
They were supposed to be in harmony, but now they are strangers.
They once had the opportunity to fight side by side and fight for a goal, but now they are forced to work for their own interests.
If only three months ago, when the foreign legion returned to Tianjin, there would have been such a welcoming scene; if three months ago, the people would have treated the tired and dusty army rationally; if three months ago,
All parties can be more vigilant and less restrained
It's a pity that there are not so many ifs.
The Republic of China and Lanfang formed a brotherly state, and the good brother of China Resources came all the way. It was a hard journey. Hu Weide was still polite, but his voice was already a little trembling.
As a diplomat, Hu Weide understood the value of a strong military force and the role of the Foreign Legion in the Republic of China.
The more I understand, the more unwilling I feel and the more heartache I feel.
Seeing such an armed force becoming the cornerstone of another country, Hu Weide wanted to express his grief and indignation by beating his chest and stamping his feet.
Brother Xinwu, if possible, let's complete the ceremony and head to the capital as soon as possible. Tang Xinzhi also felt bad.
Although the pier was decorated with flowers, people's eyes were strange and empty.
There were indeed young women and flowers who came to greet Tang Xinzhi and others, but the greetings sounded fragmented, and the hands shaking the flowers seemed weak. The confusion in the eyes of many people was sad, and they were at a loss.
Tang Xinzhi wanted to end this embarrassing scene as soon as possible.
There were not only Chinese and Lanfang people present, but also a large group of foreigners nearby. They were watching everything that was happening here with a smile, and the sarcasm was self-evident.
Wow, a young woman who came to greet her suddenly dropped the flowers in her hands, squatted on the ground and covered her face, crying.
Perhaps three months ago, she was among the people who came to protest, but now she came to welcome the group of people she had driven away personally.
Perhaps just three months ago, one of her classmates or best friends died in that chaos, and their bones are still cold.
I don’t know how her sanctimonious teachers persuaded her to come to the pier to welcome her. Just like those people who were calling for a boycott three months ago.
Born from the same root, there is no need to worry about being fried together. There is no need to worry about being fried together. An old man in the crowd burst into tears. His turbid tears witnessed the hardships of the years, and at the same time, they were wrapped in layers of mist just like the impermanent world.
Alas, no matter what, the middle-aged man in a long gown couldn't help but wipe his glasses. No one could have imagined that things would turn out this way.
The welcome in the crowd gradually weakened, replaced by sobs one after another. The sadness was spreading uncontrollably, and the welcome ceremony was as heavy as a farewell ceremony.
Yes, this is the farewell ceremony.
It is a farewell to yesterday, a farewell to past friendships, a farewell to impulses, and a farewell to youth.
