Du Yuesheng's character is extremely complex. Although his righteousness is not lost, he suffers serious losses in small details.
Money is a good thing. For money, Du Yuesheng could ignore the life and death of the people, such as engaging in the opium trade for a long time.
At the same time, Du Yuesheng is generous and generous. As long as he treats you as a friend, everything will be easy. It is recognized in the world that Du Yuesheng is worthy of trusting him with his life.
The reason why Zhou Hexuan was very confident about handing over the medicines to Du Yuesheng was simple. Du Yuesheng liked fame, valued loyalty, and was extremely eager to be recognized and respected.
For example, Du Yuesheng likes to do charity. He also initiated an initiative, calling on the Youth Gang bosses to donate all the gifts they received for their birthdays to charitable organizations, and personally served as the vice president of the Shanghai Red Cross Society. His donations over the years have always been ranked first.
Among the top three in Shanghai's donation list. If there is a disaster in the Jiangnan area, Du Yuesheng is always the first to step forward to provide disaster relief, often faster than the government.
This is inviting names.
For another example, whenever a celebrity is in trouble, whether it is a warlord, politician or a scholar, as long as he comes to find Du Yuesheng, he will definitely treat him as a guest and help him, no matter how much money he gives, he will not blink an eye.
This is the desire to be recognized.
Reputation was the most important thing to Du Yuesheng. He promised Zhou Hexuan that he would do his best, and his credibility was much higher than that of the bureaucrats of the National Government.
And from a certain perspective, Du Yuesheng is still a patriot...
Historically, when the Battle of Songhu broke out, Du Yuesheng took the initiative to propose a plan: to sink his own steamship company's ships in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River to block the passage of Japanese warships, and at the same time provide Chinese generals with their own bulletproof cars.
Du Yuesheng also organized the Youth Gang to fully cooperate with Dai Li's spy operations. He also initiated the formation of the "Songhu Ranger Corps", with a total of more than 8,000 militia members. Its personnel are: shop clerks, land hooligans, defeated Kuomintang troops, unemployed workers,
Public servants, etc.
Although Du Yuesheng's mobile detachment was a ragtag bunch and was defeated by the Japanese invaders, they at least participated in the war and did not bend the knee and become traitors. The last mobile detachment only withdrew from Shanghai in February 1938. At that time, the Songhu Battle was all over.
It's been three months.
Although the Shanghai Ranger Corps was defeated, Du Yuesheng continued to organize underground anti-Japanese actions. It was not until the Japanese army entered Shanghai South City that Du Yuesheng fled to Hong Kong and continued anti-Japanese activities in Hong Kong. The underground anti-Japanese struggle of the Shanghai Youth Gang lasted for three full years.
, Du Yuesheng has been commanding remotely.
In a time of national crisis, gangs are also patriotic.
Not only the Qinggang and Hongmen, but also the Pao Gehui in Sichuan, many patriotic groups have also emerged.
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On August 5, the first issue of the poetry magazine "Spring Hope" was officially released.
"Qinyuanchun" written by Zhou Hexuan in memory of the two generals Zhao and Tong quickly spread across the country. The newspapers of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party also cooperated very much, vigorously publicizing the heroic deeds of Zhao Dengyu and Tong Linge, and regarded them as heroic examples of the Anti-Japanese War soldiers.
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"Spring Hope" opened the scene and became a publication that patriotic young people rushed to circulate. Countless poem manuscripts were sent from all over the country every day.
Guo Moruo also returned from Japan and served as the chief editor of the National Salvation Daily, the official publication of the Shanghai Literary and Art Circles National Salvation Association. No matter what this gentleman's personal ethics are, his patriotism is unquestionable. He once served as the leader of the old Chiang Kai-shek Party.
Joining the Communist Party at a dangerous moment and returning to China at the most critical moment for the Chinese nation. Being able to do these two things should earn the respect of future generations.
Xu Zhimo's home.
Pound was reading the newspaper. As the current situation in China changed, he temporarily put aside his study of the "Book of Changes" and turned his attention to the patriotism of the Chinese people.
Last night, Pound wrote a letter to his close friend Eliot, saying:
"When I was still in the United States, I was deeply fascinated by Chinese culture and had various fantasies about China. In my fantasies, China was mysterious and traditional. The men here had braids and the women here had bound feet.
It has exquisite porcelain and soft silk. Just like India, China should be an uncivilized nation. The people at the bottom are ignorant, the upper class is stubborn and conservative, and the intellectuals are elegant and exclusive..."
"And when I actually came to China, I found that it was very different from my fantasy. Two days ago, I had a conversation with Miss Hahn (Xiang Meili), and I was shocked by her in-depth understanding of China.
.Although China's political situation is fragmented, it has strong national cohesion. Even many illiterate poor people are admirable patriots..."
"China and Japan have gone to war. This is a total war. I saw that the Chinese people are extremely united. Yesterday, Miss Hahn and her Chinese lover Shao (Xun Mei) invited me to a theater to watch a performance. According to Mr. Shao,
The plays performed are "General of the Yang Family", "Mu Guiying Takes Command", "Mother-in-law Tattoo", "Su Wu Sheep", and "Mrs. Huarui". They are all famous patriotic dramas in China. The screenwriter of "Mrs. Huarui" is Zhou Hexuan.
Mr. and his friends. During the performance, the Chinese audience clapped wildly and applauded, and some stood up and shouted, 'Fuck little Japan'."
"On the way to the theater, I also saw a fund-raising event launched by the Shanghai Literary and Art Circles National Salvation Association. People lined up in a long line and donated money for national salvation in a very orderly manner. This is very different from the usual chaotic Chinese people. They are
So united, so disciplined."
"This country is boiling, like a wounded and roaring lion. There is a very popular song in China right now. I heard it repeatedly on the radio during this period. The lyrics are like this: Get up! People who don't want to be slaves! Put our
Our new Great Wall is built of flesh and blood! The Chinese nation has reached its most dangerous moment, and everyone is forced to give out his last roar. Get up! Get up! Get up! We are united as one, braving the enemy's fire and moving forward..."
"I must stay in China. Not only to study the culture of this country, but also to study the soul of this country. This must be an extremely interesting subject. Let's talk about it next time, my friend."
While Pound was reading the Chinese newspaper, Zhou Hexuan was chatting with Xu Zhimo.
"If Shanghai is about to fall, we will move the "Chunwang" magazine to Wuhan." Zhou Hexuan said.
"How long do you think it will be until Shanghai falls?" Xu Zhimo asked.
Zhou Hexuan said: "Three to five months."
Xu Zhimo was a little surprised: "Can you persist for that long?"
Yes, Xu Zhimo was not surprised that Shanghai fell too quickly, but that Shanghai fell too slowly.
Because Peiping had a fortified city to rely on, it could only hold out for more than half a month. For a long time, the Japanese invaders were waiting for reinforcements. Shanghai didn't even have a city wall, so the Japanese navy could still come. Once a war broke out in Shanghai, it would inevitably fall.
Faster than Peking.
As for whether Japan will attack Shanghai, no one doubts it because Shanghai is too important to China.
Not only Chang Kaishen wants to start a war in Shanghai, but the Japanese Navy also wants to start a war in Shanghai. If the battle is really from north to south, how long will the Japanese Navy have to wait before it can have its own use?
What Xu Zhimo said represents the aspirations of many Chinese people.
Peiping fell so quickly that people lost confidence in the future war of resistance. Japan clamored to destroy China in three months. At this time, the Chinese people also believed in these wild words.
Historically, although the Battle of Songhu was a failure, it had a more important spiritual significance. It dampened Japan's arrogance of destroying China in three months, and also strengthened the confidence of countless people in the war of victory.
For example, people like Hu Shi and commentators completely transformed into the main war faction against Japan after the Battle of Songhu.
People's thinking is probably this: It turns out that China can also fight!
Zhou Hexuan was too lazy to say too much, and only reminded: "At the end of October, you took the editorial department of "Spring Hope" to Wuhan. Also, you reminded Uncle Xu to move the factory inland as soon as possible, otherwise he would not be able to find a ship.
Already."
"I may not be able to convince him." Xu Zhimo said.
The large-scale relocation of factories in Jiangsu and Zhejiang happened after the August 13th Incident broke out, and it is less than two weeks away. If you don't leave in advance, it is really difficult to find a boat. Many people have to drive oxcarts to move.
Before the July 7th Incident broke out, Zhou Hexuan reminded the Hope Primary School in North China to ask teachers and students to move south as soon as possible. But most teachers and students refused to leave, and only a few hurriedly took the funds provided by Zhou Hexuan after the fall of Pingjin.
get away.
Zhou Hexuan is leaving now, and he is taking Ruan Lingyu and Zhou Xuan with him. He still has many things to do in Chongqing.