Just when Song Zheyuan, Shang Zhen and Yin Jinan were worried about An Yi, another morning dawned in Los Angeles on the other side of the ocean.
"My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast, where there are forests, coal mines, and soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and plains... September 18, September 18, from that tragic time, I left my hometown and abandoned the endless treasures.
, Wandering! Wandering... In which year and month will I be able to return to my lovely hometown? In which year and month will I be able to take back that endless treasure..."
The sad music, accompanied by the weeping singing, floats in the streets and alleys.
At the corner of First Avenue in Los Angeles's Chinatown, there is a novel machine - a plastic deck in the middle, with a speaker on each side. At this moment, this heart-wrenching melody is coming from the speakers of the two speakers. Many
Chinese people passing by here couldn't help but stop, listen, and slowly shed tears of pain.
Around this machine, dozens of students occupy a corner in twos and threes. They hold banners and banners and chant slogans. The donation box on the ground next to it is filled with banknotes, US dollars, cents, and silver dollars in varying amounts.
, has everything. Walking along the street, on Second Avenue, Third Avenue and Ninth Avenue, you can see similar publicity and fundraising points everywhere.
Let us zoom in to Los Angeles, and then to the entire West Coast of the United States. At every bus stop in a prosperous downtown area, at every station and pier, at the entrance of every movie theater, department store, park and other places, there are similar promotions and propaganda everywhere.
Donation point.
No one knew that from today onwards, the funds raised from this humble fundraising operation would turn into trickles and eventually become a mighty river. In just over a month, two thousand dollars had been raised.
Millions of dollars.
It turned out that as the fighting on the front line of the Great Wall became more and more intense, bits and pieces of news that happened there spread to all parts of the world with the pens of reporters from various countries. The news that the anti-Japanese warriors were short of clothes, food, ammunition and supplies affected the hearts and minds of every Yanhuang people.
In their hearts, the Chinese in the United States felt that they should contribute something to this just cause, and their voices soon reached the Huaqing Society and Anliangtang, and quickly alerted overseas Chinese leaders such as Ou Yaoting, Lin Xudong, and Situ Meitang.
After simple consultations, various Chinese foundations quickly reached an agreement to launch fund-raising activities for anti-Japanese soldiers across the United States, with the focus of work on the West Coast areas where Chinese are relatively concentrated. In order to cooperate with the actions of international student organizations and patriotic groups, the Chinese foundations will sponsor the entire process.
this event.
Just at this time, Fox Company developed a cassette tape and a new recorder for playing cassette tapes through technical research. It was urgently needed to be introduced to the market. At this time, the world was still dominated by record phonographs, and cassette tape recorders sold for hundreds of dollars.
After the invention was invented, many people were waiting to see it, but few wanted to buy it. There was an urgent need to find an entry point for publicity. This fundraising event was a good opportunity. Therefore, the tape recorder factory affiliated to Fox Company generously produced a thousand prototypes.
It is used for fundraising promotion activities, in which any charity person who donates five hundred US dollars in one time will be rewarded with a tape recorder as a huge support for the fundraising operation.
Of course, fundraising activities are not just a matter of students and patriotic groups. No, another wave of propaganda crowds came - Ou Yaoting, Lin Xudong, Situ Meitang, Ma Zhiyuan, Zhong Zhizhai and others on the pedestrian street of Central Street in Tang Dynasty District
Walking behind the Huaqing Club and Anliangtang officials who were holding donation boxes and tape recorders, they were surrounded by staff holding banners and slogans, but they still attracted cheers and cheers from people who knew them well on the roadside.
Applause, from time to time someone quickly crossed the parade, ran to the donation box, put down the money they carried, and then stepped aside voluntarily, waiting for the parade to pass, and slowly followed behind.
Seeing that nearly 500 people had donated in just one hour, Lin Xudong said to Zhong Zhizhai next to him with emotion:
"We Chinese people are still very united. It is not easy to make a living in the United States across the ocean. However, in the face of a national crisis, everyone still took action and showed their patriotism with practical actions. It is admirable and admirable!"
Zhong Zhizhai nodded: "Yes, when my family and I came to the United States in 2027, we also doubted the patriotism of overseas Chinese. I thought that no matter how chaotic the country was, it would not affect them. Even if the country was destroyed and the family was destroyed, they would just watch with cold eyes.
, I muddle along. Later, during the Second Northern Expedition and the Jianghuai Disaster Relief Fundraising, there were Chinese and overseas Chinese everywhere, and I gradually changed my view. Today, after seeing this touching scene, I have completely realized that no matter where I am,
, nothing can change our hot Chinese heart!"
The prosperous Situ Meitang stroked his beard and said with a proud smile: "We overseas Chinese have always been very united. When Mr. Sun Yat-sen launched a revolution, he got strong support from our overseas compatriots. Later, the revolution was successful and the Republic of China government was established. However, domestically,
After years of melee, everyone gradually lost their minds. Later, when the Huangpu was founded, and then the Northern Expedition, the revolution needed our help, so we all cheered up and launched a fund-raising operation for the purpose of reunifying the country, enriching the country and strengthening the army. In the past few years, we Chinese
Financial groups have joined hands to make money, and a large number of compatriots have poured into the United States. They all have jobs and have some spare money. Now our military is fighting foreign humiliation and is suffering from insufficient funds. It would be a joke for us Chinese not to express our feelings.
Woolen cloth!"
Ou Yaoting echoed: "Yes, when I was in Nanyang, I was just a businessman with several firms with assets of less than one million, but I always did not lag behind others in raising funds. Therefore, I was fortunate to meet Mr. Zhongshan, Mr. Liao Zhongkai and later
Mr. Chiang Kai-shek, it was at that time that my daughter worshiped the third lady of the Song family as her godmother. Later, she came to China to start an industry, and the business gradually expanded, but she never gave up her love for the country. After meeting Xiaoyi, my business grew more and more.
It has grown bigger and bigger, opening branches in Europe and the United States, and its influence has become bigger and bigger. I still have not forgotten that I am a Chinese and should fulfill my responsibilities for the country and the nation."
Ma Zhiyuan was pleased with a hint of anger: "Birds of a feather flock together, and it is precisely because we all have a strong sense of patriotism that we come together. Commander An has a long-term vision and made adequate preparations for the fight against Japanese aggression a few years ago."
In preparation, I came to the United States with someone in 2029. According to the operating ideas prepared by the commander in advance, I made great gains in the stock market and made huge profits. Then a series of companies controlled by us Chinese came into being, which laid the foundation for my career.
The basis for the vigorous development of the Chinese consortium. The development and growth of the Hua Qing Society is entirely due to the commander's planning, from taking the lead in getting the shipping company to smuggling arms and alcohol, and then a steady stream of anti-inflammatory drugs. Which one is not
What was his foresight and foresight to arrange in advance? It was precisely with the continuous funds provided by the Hua Qing Society and the strong domestic support that the acquisition and merger were so smooth, and the assets of each Chinese consortium became stronger and stronger. Otherwise, where would a certain company be today?
Human scenery? But look at the results. It’s so outrageous that someone doesn’t participate in such a big thing as raising funds for the country!”
Ou Yaoting naturally knew who Ma Zhiyuan was talking about and wanted to explain, but when he saw Situ Meitang looking over with concern, he couldn't help but smile lightly and decided to chat with Ma Zhiyuan in private.
At this time, the parade just happened to arrive at the end of the trip - the central garden of the pedestrian street. The staff responsible for fundraising spread out and distributed leaflets to passers-by. Others also held slogans and banners and shouted slogans. On the contrary, they were mostly
The big guy was doing nothing and seemed a bit out of the ordinary.
This central garden is adjacent to the Lin family's residence. During normal times, people from the Huaqing Club like to come here to bask in the sun, drink tea and chat. Lin Xudong looked around and saw the Lin family sisters who had arrived early to make arrangements.
He had already directed people to set up tables, chairs and benches, and was making tea. He smiled and invited everyone to come and take a seat.
At this moment, a "bang" gunshot was heard, followed by another burst of intensive gunfire. Suddenly the whole street was in chaos, with people running around in panic. The bodyguards who were distributing leaflets quickly dispersed around.
Throwing away the piece of paper in his hand, he rushed over quickly, took out the pistol from his waist and patrolled around vigilantly, and slowly led all the big guys to sit down at the tables and chairs in the central garden. Situ Meitang frowned slightly,
Zhong Zhizhai's face changed drastically, Zhang Xi's representative Burchenov looked around, the Lin family sisters' faces turned pale, only Lin Xudong and Ou Yaoting remained unmoved.
By this time, Ma Zhiyuan had already run away without a trace. As soon as the gunfire rang out, he led his men and rushed towards the place where the gunshot came from.
A few minutes later, Ma Zhiyuan came back with a few people and said solemnly: "They are Japanese! Our people at the intersection of Chang'an West Second Street found that the two men and two women in windbreakers were suspicious, so they stepped forward to interrogate them.
Who knew that these four bad men and women took out their weapons and started shooting wildly. Fortunately, we had snipers deployed at the commanding heights of each street, and these four people were quickly eliminated. Our people evaded in time, and no one was injured or killed."
Ou Yaoting asked curiously: "Since we killed people on the spot, how can we confirm that they are Japanese?"
Lin Xudong explained on his behalf: "Now our Huaqing Society basically controls the shipping business on the West Coast. The customs and police stations also have their own people. Almost every stranger visitor will have a record. These people got off the passenger ship from Tokyo to San Diego.
Although they all claimed to be Chinese and behaved quite well when outsiders were present, and even cursed the Japanese government, after investigation, it was found that these guys all spoke Japanese when they got along in private and behaved very strangely, especially those who exposed their fox tails.
Yes, they actually visited Japan's Ito Trading Company three times in a row within half a month, so they became a key surveillance target. I didn't expect these guys to choose to take action today. They probably came for us. If the people here come out.
Problem, it is estimated that the entire Chinese population in the United States will be in chaos, and then the Japanese will be able to take action."
Ma Zhiyuan said: "In recent years, our film company has targeted small Japan and has successively produced films such as "Blood Evidence", "Daisy", "Bewilderment", "The Wind", etc., showing that the Japanese government uses its women to sell their bodies to make money.
Other countries sent spies to steal military and economic secrets, and committed genocide in North Korea and other crimes were exposed one by one. The rumors among the people were almost unheard of. In addition, our Huaqing Society and Anliangtang worked hand in hand to pursue and pursue them.
Japanese gangs and espionage organizations have been wiped out in one fell swoop, so they are not allowed to send people from Japan to carry out tasks."
Zhong Zhizhai was a little surprised. How many manpower would it take to monitor such a large area? In the past few years, he had helped An Yi and continued to arrange for Chinese students to study in various universities. He knew that the Huaqing Society was growing rapidly, but it had developed into this in a blink of an eye.
The huge thing is still a bit unexpected.
"If the person coming is on a passenger ship from Nanyang or a Chinese port, will you investigate? What about the person coming from the east by train? What if the Japanese government bribes people from the international assassin group?"
Burchenov, the Belarusian expert who had been silent all this time, was frightened and asked a barrage of questions.
Ma Zhiyuan answered in detail: "Every outsider must stay in a hotel, right? All hotels in our west coast cities must check in. If the visitor does not stay in the hotel but rents a house for a long time, the landlord must report the tenant's situation to the police.
Then we will send people to observe and monitor as soon as possible, and then let go after confirming that there are no problems. Even if these people are lucky enough to get through, it is not easy to sneak into the Tang Dynasty to cause damage. Our guards all use the training of the model camp
Those who came out have already developed a sharp eye, and these Japanese people today are the best proof."
Ou Yaoting nodded: "This is also the reason why I didn't panic after hearing the gunfire. Xudong and Zhiyuan had already explained to me the security situation in Tang Dynasty. It's not an exaggeration to describe it as impregnable. If someone really breaks into
If we enter the Tang Dynasty and commit murder successfully, it proves that our many years of management have failed. Even if we die, we can't blame others!"
Lin Xudong frowned: "It's better to be careful. The Japanese are very crazy during this period, and there have been several assassinations in succession. Of course, it's no problem in the Tang Dynasty, but I hope everyone can reduce the number of times they go out as much as possible, and don't give the Japanese
People can take advantage of it."
Ou Yaoting waved his hand: "There is no need to make a fuss. We don't want to stop eating because of choking. We can do whatever we need to do... Things in the United States have basically been settled now. With the introduction of a series of economic policies by President Roosevelt, the supervision of banks has become increasingly strict.
Although there are many opportunities for all walks of life to flourish, the constraints will also become greater and greater. With Jiang Tao, who Zhang Xi also agrees with very much, helping to watch, and Xudong and Zhiyuan assisting, I feel relieved, but Nanyang
For me, as the number of immigrants moving south has gradually increased in recent years, the proportion of Chinese in our population has changed significantly, and the economy has developed extremely rapidly. I have to go back and coordinate it, otherwise I will not worry!"
Situ Meitang smiled and said: "Seventy years are rare in life. I am already sixty-five years old this year. Why should I cherish this stinky skin? It is better to do something beneficial to the country and the nation while I am still energetic. I think this is a good idea.
The money is very meaningful. If we work harder, it will be easier at home. Next, I want to travel all over the United States and publicize it widely. I want to see who can take away the life of this old guy like me!"
Everyone was greatly impressed, and for a while they became enthusiastic and fearless.