Mayor Wu and the secretary-general of our municipal government office went to attend the dinner today.
At the beginning of the banquet, we had some communication with each other, and Tanaka also talked about some of his ideas, and I gave simple answers one by one. In fact, the questions he raised were not big things.
What I am most concerned about now is the product sales of this company. Tanaka introduced their current sales channels and publicity plans to me in detail, and I was quite satisfied after listening to it. At this time, I felt that my worries were unfounded.
Large international automobile manufacturing companies like this have unique brand advantages in product sales.
Later, I raised a glass to Kazuo Tanaka and said, "Mr. Tanaka, I hope that our products will be widely recognized and welcomed by consumers."
There is a wall-mounted TV in this private room. The sound is turned very low, but from where I sit, I can just see the TV screen and the text on the screen. At this time, the TV is playing news, and the content of the news is Chinese and Japanese.
The most sensitive issue among them is the Diaoyu Islands.
I have always felt that Japan is a bit unreasonable on this issue. After World War II, the Diaoyu Islands were clearly placed under China's territory. I really don't understand why Japan thinks that the island is theirs. Even the United States is not convinced on this issue.
Nor did he say a word of justice.
Tanaka noticed where my eyes were going and asked me: "Mayor Feng, there is one thing I don't quite understand. Why do you, China, think that the Senkaku Islands are yours?"
I almost spit out the contents of my mouth, "Mr. Tanaka, I was just about to ask you this question. After World War II, the Yalta Agreement clearly stipulated that the Diaoyu Islands belong to China's territory. Why do you always keep talking about this issue?
What about the constant entanglement?”
Tanaka shook his head and said: "The Senkaku Islands were discovered by us Japanese in your country during the Ming Dynasty, and they have always been regarded by us Japanese as our territory.
Although the "Yalta Agreement" after World War II mentioned that this fishing island should be assigned to China, the Kuomintang government at the time did not declare sovereignty over it, so this island has always been under the jurisdiction of the United States.
When China and Japan established diplomatic relations in 1972, your country said nothing about this island. In 1971, the United States handed over the Senkaku Islands to our Japanese management.
These things are very clear, and I think China is a little unreasonable on this matter."
In fact, after we talked about some issues between China and Japan last time, I paid great attention to it and felt that it was meaningless for me to talk to him about such issues. But now I had to speak, and I also
I realized something: whenever Chinese and Japanese are together, these topics are likely to be raised.
I said: "From a global perspective, each of our countries should abide by a commonly recognized legal document. The Yalta Agreement is a legal document formulated by the victorious powers after World War II that requires all countries to abide by it. This
One thing is an indisputable fact.
Since it is factual, then what you just mentioned has no meaning. Moreover, I do not agree with what you mentioned that the Japanese discovered the Diaoyu Islands in the Ming Dynasty, and as far as I know
, we Chinese should have discovered the Diaoyu Islands nearly eighty years earlier than you.
During the Ming Dynasty in China, there was a man named Shen Fu who mentioned Diaoyu Island in his "Six Chapters of a Floating Life". In his article, he clearly called the island Diaoyutai. And he described This incident took place in 1808. According to your Japanese legends, you only discovered the Diaoyu Islands in 1886. Mr. Tanaka, am I right?"
He looked at me, "Really?"
I smiled and said: "If Mr. Tanaka doesn't believe it, then please go back and check the relevant information. Mr. Tanaka, according to the provisions of international law, whoever discovers unowned land first will own it. Since we are China People were the first to discover the Diaoyu Islands, and based on the content of the subsequent Yalta Agreement, I think there is no need for us to discuss this issue."
But he shook his head and said: "I think this issue is a public case that neither side can convince the other side. In the hearts of us Japanese, the Senkaku Islands belong to our Japanese territory. You Chinese may not understand this. We Japanese People don’t understand why China has such a vast land, so why does it have to fight with Japan for the ownership of that small island?”
I said calmly: "Our China is indeed vast and rich in resources, but not an inch of land is redundant. Territory is a matter of a country's sovereignty and a country's dignity. Mr. Tanaka, I didn't expect you to say such a thing just now. I It’s a pity.”
At this time, Mayor Wu hurriedly came out to smooth things over, "Mr. Tanaka, Mayor Feng, we'd better invite the leaders of the two countries to talk about this issue. Haha! Come, let's drink."
Tanaka immediately laughed, "Mayor Wu is right. Mayor Feng, the two of us made the same mistake as last time again today. Mayor Feng, come on, let's drink. What do you Chinese say?" Don’t talk about state affairs. Haha!”
I suddenly couldn't laugh or cry, but I finally saw something clearly: the consciousness of a small country in the people of Japan was very obvious in Tanaka's body. This also made me realize how terrible Japan is - so It seems that the citizens of this country have never given up the idea of starting another war.
Not long ago, I saw an expert saying this in a magazine: The Japanese talk about Bushido and have developed a martial spirit of practicing martial arts and swords since ancient times. At the same time, they also worship the strong and submit to the strong. It has become a national instinct. Today, the Japanese still adhere to their samurai character. Therefore, they would rather submit to the United States, which used atomic bombs against them, but look down on China, which repays evil with kindness without asking for compensation.
There are also nuclear bombs, but the Japanese are afraid of Russia, not China. Because China never dares to be too tough. Confucianism talks about convincing people with virtue and likes to use kindness to show kindness and seek peace. The Japanese are not afraid of China, just like wolves are not Being afraid of sheep is just like China not being afraid of defeating India.
The expert finally said something: Many of us always believe that the Japanese do not have the courage to take the lead in going to war, which reminds us that China had the same misjudgment before the Sino-Japanese War of 1884-1894.
But this is really not a problem that people at my level should think about. It is useless to think about it. I prefer to believe that the leaders of our country are wise enough to solve such problems.
I have to try to avoid this topic when I am with this Japanese person in the future. After all, we are engaged in economic cooperation. I am warning myself in my mind.
And just that night, after I attended the dinner party with Kazuo Tanaka, I returned to my residence and just finished taking a shower when I received a call from Ruan Jie. She said to me: "I went to see Zhenzhen tonight...
I still hesitated about this matter later, she is my sister after all. So I have not made up my mind about this matter until today."
I said: "It's okay. I didn't plan for you to go find her, I just wanted you to know about it."
She said softly: "I know, but I have been feeling a little uneasy in my heart. I went to ask her today, and she seemed to be very unhappy. Mayor Feng, I think so, why don't you let her leave your restaurant?
, with her character, I'm worried that she will do something bad to you in the future."
I said, "No need. Let her do it for another six months and see how it goes. What do you think?"
She sighed and said, "Thank you. You are such a kind-hearted person. I hope she can really be grateful. Oh!"
I smiled and said: "Then there's no need. Ruan Jie, how are you doing recently? Is he still looking for you now?"
She answered me: "He hasn't come to see me recently. But I'm a little surprised because I know him very well, unless he has a new way to find money recently."
I said: "I think you can't agree to any of his conditions anyway. You are already divorced, and the property between you was very clearly divided at the beginning. Now once you open this gap, the problems will become worse."
There are more and more people like this. If you always pin your hopes on his career success, it is very unrealistic."
She said: "Yeah."
Her voice was very gentle, which suddenly made me feel a warm feeling in my heart. I said, "I'm coming back this weekend. Let's find a place to have a meal together then."
She said: "Well, I miss you a little."
That night, we talked on the phone for a long time, and we ended the call when the phone became a little hot.
But what I didn't expect was that she called me again the next night, and her voice on the phone was extremely panicked, "My child is missing..." (To be continued)