Ding Wenjiang held up a copy of the "Independent Review" and clapped his hands and praised: "Mr. Zhou said it well! The Japanese invaders can occupy our territory, but they cannot enslave our spirit. As long as the heart is Chinese, then Northeast China will always be Chinese
Northeast!"
Jiang Tingfu, dean of the History Department of Tsinghua University, sighed: "Although good words are said, they cannot change the fact that Northeast China has fallen."
Ding Wenjiang said: "In any case, Mr. Zhou's article explains the Japanese political system very insightfully, and also explains why the Japanese cabinet compromised with the Ministry of War."
While the two were talking, Jin Yuelin also walked into the living room. He came alone this time. He had broken up with his American girlfriend who had been living together for many years, and he admired Lin Huiyin, who was already married.
"Lao Jin, come here quickly!" Jiang Tingfu waved.
Jin Yuelin asked with a smile: "You are all chatting?"
Ding Wenjiang said: "We are talking about Mr. Zhou's article."
Lin Huiyin came over with coffee and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou is coming today, he will be here soon."
"Really?" Ding Wenjiang said excitedly, "I have been admiring him for a long time and have always wanted to see him in person."
"Who wants to see me?" Zhou Hexuan's voice suddenly came from the door.
Liang Sicheng clapped his hands and laughed: "Haha, let's talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!"
Zhou Hexuan strode to the living room, cupped his fists and said, "Hello gentlemen, I'm a little late."
"It's not too late, some people haven't arrived yet," Lin Huiyin asked, "Does Mingcheng want tea or coffee?"
"Tea." Zhou Hexuan sat down and said.
Not long after, Hu Shi, Xu Zhimo and Fu Sinian came hand in hand, and everyone greeted them warmly.
Historically, Xu Zhimo should have died in a plane crash at this time, on his way to Peking to attend Lin Huiyin's lecture.
Zhou Hexuan conveniently saved Xu Zhimo's life. He was in Jinzhou at the time and could not attend the Pacific Academic Conference in Shanghai. So he sent a telegram to Xu Zhimo, hoping that Xu Zhimo would speak at the conference on his behalf.
On one side was Lin Huiyin's lecture, and on the other was Zhou Hexuan's request to attend the meeting. Xu Zhimo thought about it, and finally put his old lover aside and ran to Shanghai to attend the meeting on behalf of Zhou Hexuan.
As a result, news of a plane crash in the north soon came, which scared Xu Zhimo to the point of peeing. He was so frightened that he wanted to take that plane.
But sometimes, Xu Zhimo wished he had died on that plane. The reality was too painful for him.
Xu Zhimo is a professor at two universities, and his monthly salary is about 600 yuan, but it is not enough for Lu Xiaoman’s squandering. He even has no money to rent a house in Peiping, and has been staying at Hu Shi’s house, running around to make money all day long. Many people in the past
Friends also gradually drifted apart.
In order to make money, Xu Zhimo even took the initiative to work as a real estate agent, selling houses in Shanghai for Jiang Baili, just to earn some errand money to fill the debt hole. The plane crash ticket was given by a friend, and Xu Zhimo had no money to fly.
A romantic and passionate poet was forced to become a real estate agent, which shows the importance of marrying a reliable wife.
More than two months ago, Bing Xin met Xu Zhimo at Yanda University. When asked about some things in the past, Xu Zhimo wrote on the spot: "What about the past, the phosphorescence of skeletons."
Seeing Xu Zhimo's haggard appearance, Zhou Hexuan also wondered if he had saved the wrong person. Perhaps Xu Zhimo's death in the plane crash would also be a good ending.
"Haha, everyone is here, where is Yinong (Zhang Xiruo)?" Xu Zhimo laughed heartily, hiding all his troubles in his heart.
Lin Huiyin explained: "Yinong has something to do today, so I'm afraid he won't be able to come."
Zhang Xiruo, Xu Zhimo and Jin Yuelin have known each other since they were in the United States. They have been old friends for many years. Xu Zhimo has a wide range of contacts.
"Here he is, he's here, he just finished his work!" Zhang Xiruo walked into the living room quickly.
Zhang Xiruo is a political scientist, nicknamed "Mr. Angular", who has been straightforward in what he says and does all his life. He bought arms for the Revolution of 1911, denounced Chiang Kai-shek in person for his dictatorship, led the way for the People's Liberation Army, protected ancient buildings in the capital, and gave back to New China
With the name of the country (the People's Republic of China), this gentleman can be regarded as a witness of the times.
Zhang Xiruo's thoughts and views are very popular with Zhou Hexuan. For example, in the article "Comprehensive (Harmonious) Westernization and China-centeredness", Zhang Xiruo advocates selective acceptance of Western cultural values.
Now that the national crisis is looming, the living room at my wife’s house is not in a romantic mood, but instead they are discussing Sino-Japanese relations and the Anti-Japanese War.
Hu Shi first said: "I finally understand that neither the central government nor the local governments have the time to resist Japan. The September 18th Incident must still be resolved through diplomatic means."
Zhang Xiruoke did not give Hu Shi face and retorted in public: "How to solve the problem through diplomacy? A weak country has no diplomacy. The so-called diplomatic means are just begging for mercy. The top priority now should be to stop the civil war and unite to resist Japan."
From the conversation between the two, we can see their personalities. Hu Shi is soft, while Zhang Xiruo is very tough. If he doesn't accept it, he will do it. In the future, he will not only criticize Chiang Kai-shek, but also scold Taizu.
So on the eve of the July 7th Incident, faced with the Japanese invaders' increasing pressure, Hu Shi and Zhang Xiruo made two completely different reactions.
Hu Shi was deeply aware of China's foreign powerlessness and was afraid that North China would become the second Northeast. Therefore, he advocated exchanging Jehol Province for peace in North China. He believed that China's war of resistance was hopeless. Zhang Xiruo, on the other hand, loudly called for the war of resistance and named him by name.
He criticized Song Zheyuan (the head of the North China authorities), causing the Independent Review to cease publication for several months.
Of course, Hu Shi just had a weak character, and his patriotism was unquestionable. Later, the Battle of Songhu shattered the Japanese invaders' three-month ambition to occupy China, and Hu Shi immediately saw the hope of the war of resistance. From then on, he became an active anti-war faction and even advised
Please stop Wang Zhaoming and other traitors from messing around.
At this moment, Hu Shi and Zhang Xiruo were arguing endlessly. One insisted that diplomatic means should be used to solve the Northeast issue, and the other insisted that the only way out was to fight.
Lin Huiyin suddenly asked Zhou Hexuan: "What is Mr. Zhou's opinion?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled bitterly and said: "My opinion is not important. What is important is what the Nanjing government and local warlords think. The Northeast will definitely not be recovered in the short term, and it will take time for Japan to digest the Northeast. In view of the domestic chaos, now
All we can do is actively seek help from the great powers."
"How can the great powers have good intentions?" Zhang Xiruo said angrily.
Zhou Hexuan explained: "The first thing is to restore diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. The Japanese occupation of Northeast China not only violated Chinese territory, but also occupied the Soviet Union's Middle East Road, and brought great military pressure to the Soviet Far East."
Hu Shi's eyes lit up and he smiled: "Yes, we should resume diplomacy with the Soviet Union. This is a good idea!"
Zhang Xiruo shook his head and sighed: "Because of the Soviet Union's political system, it has always been feared by the European and American powers. The Nanjing government is pro-American, so I am afraid that it will not be able to negotiate with the Soviet Union. At most, it will be a symbolic restoration of diplomatic relations."
"Of course an alliance is impossible, but restoring diplomatic relations must be done. No matter how the world structure changes in the future, China will have room to maneuver." Zhou Hexuan said.
Zhang Xiruo nodded and said: "That's right. You must plan for the long term."
Zhou Hexuan sighed: "Let me tell you, I actually hope that Japan will fully invade China as soon as possible. Without an embarrassing situation, the Chinese people will not be able to unite as one. And once Japan fully invades China, with its national strength, it will not be able to support such a huge war.
China's victory will happen sooner or later."
"Are you crazy? You still hope that Japan will fully invade China as soon as possible!" Hu Shi looked at Zhou Hexuan dumbfounded.
Others also looked sideways, but Zhang Xiruo remained silent, seeming to be thinking about the possibility of this issue.
