Sending Jhein away, I took a paper and a pen to sit in the middle of the living room. I have seen many historical materials about this massacre, but it is very difficult to write them as a classic.
Maybe I should try to write with Rabe's main perspective.
In 1937, September 21st.
In peacetime, it only takes 40 hours to get from Peking to Nanjing by train, but this time it took me ten and a half days to get back to Nanjing from Peking. And when I returned to my office, I found that many letters from the German Embassy were stacked on my desk during this period. From these letters, I learned that they have established a committee whose task is to advise German citizens in Nanjing on security issues. In fact, it is just a trivial security issue. I think they hope more. The thing is that we can leave Nanjing earlier.
You know, of course, I am not the only one who knows that almost all the wealthy and economically better Chinese have long gone up the Yangtze River (Yangtze River) and fled to Hankou. In the end, my life seems to be more than theirs. It's worthless.
Yesterday (September 20), news came from the Japanese commander in Shanghai through the German Embassy. Starting from noon today (September 21), the bombing of Nanjing will be strengthened again. At the same time, he was also very kind. All foreigners are warned to leave Nanjing as soon as possible. At the same time, the embassies of Britain, France, the United States and several smaller countries that have warships sailing on the lower pass of the Yangtze River are required to notify their warships as soon as possible to leave their current berths and move to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Or go downstream, otherwise they will be harmed by the bombing, and Japan is not responsible for the possible damage.
Some people don’t take the threat of these dwarfs to heart at all. Britain and France stated in their responses that they did not see any reason to change their warship’s berthing locations, if British and French property were damaged or British and French citizens were harmed. If it hurts, it is of course the responsibility of Japan. The U.S. ambassador took all his embassy personnel aboard the U.S. military ship "Luzon", intending to act on the advice of the Japanese (but in fact, the "Luzon" was still parked at the original berth in Shimonoseki. ).
As for the German ambassador and all the staff of the embassy, they were ready to leave for Shanghai at 9 o'clock this morning. Many Americans and Germans are said to have believed the Japanese warnings and ran away.
Finally, about myself, I ran from the relatively safe Beidaihe to the war-torn Nanjing Foreign Company not out of the interest of adventurers, because I was protecting my property, and at the same time, to represent some of Siemens’ interests in Nanjing. Of course, no matter. Whether it is the foreign company, myself or my wife, I shouldn't expect an excellent employee and husband like me to die in Nanjing for the slightest benefit of the foreign company. But before I can leave the city with peace of mind, I have to make a choice: whether to stay as a decent Hamburg businessman or run away as an ordinary foreigner. You need to know our company, which is Siemens. There are about 30 Chinese servants and staff employed in the office here, as well as their family members. These Chinese people are watching every move of my'master'. If I stay, they will stand faithfully in their posts until the last moment; and if I run away, the foreign trade and private houses will not only It is uninhabited and may be robbed. Regardless of the last point that makes people feel uncomfortable, I don’t think I can’t make a decision that will betray the trust my subordinates place in me. Maybe that’s right. Maybe I found it for myself in order to keep my job. Righteous name.
Sometimes I think, maybe after the Japanese enter the city, the situation will be better, at least before the Chinese beat the city back, it should be correct. At the same time, I think if someone is doing this with me. Grabbing a trembling Chinese child each and squatting in a small air-raid shelter with no sense of security for a few hours to wait for the end of the air raid will certainly be what I thought.
War, after all, is a game played between civilized people
"what are you writing."
Suddenly, a long voice rang in my ears.
"Write a movie script."
Putting down the pen in my hand, I raised my head and looked at Jiu Jiu by my side, and reluctantly squeezed a smile.
"Can you talk about the script of the movie."
"Okay."
I learned my conversation with Jhein to her, and the little girl bit her lip immediately.
"Have you ever thought that if you want to make such a film, you not only have to say hello to all parties, but also don't you think it's too late to start looking for someone now."
"Why is it late."
"Stupid, I am not talking about your motives, but it is almost January now, and another five months will be June when the heat wave hits people, and you have not even chosen an actor right now, you can't let those actors Let's wear winter clothes to film the movie under the scorching sun in June. Just let Jhein find people first, wait for your script and shooting venues to be ready, and then start shooting in October. "
"That's right, but there are some things"
"I know your purpose for doing this, but do you think you can do it." The long voice was a bit harsh, but I was very sad to find that I couldn't refute it at all.
"I know what you think, but you don't need to carry everything on your back. You can hand over the news to some sensible foreign media in advance for Indonesian affairs." Long sit in front of me: "Since you want to It’s enough for anyone who doesn’t want to shed blood once, but such good things can only be found in novels and movies. So I support you and understand you, and I hope you don’t get bored for this reason."
"Thank you, Wen Youqing and Bai He."
"They are making up their sleep in the room. I heard Media say that your condition is a bit unusual, so I came to see you. With your "sex" personality, I think there will be a long time to worry about later." As I pretended to sigh, the little girl's smile made me throb for no reason.
"I make you worried." I stretched out my hand and held her little hand. It was a great blessing for me to meet the best girl in the world.
At this very moment, the cell phone ringtone from my pocket fundamentally destroyed the good mood of more than one person.
But watching the frowning little girl buried herself in my arms and whispered their folk rhymes, it was rare for me to hang up the professional "sex" smile that was only available when selling insurance.
"Hello, this is Lu's Benevolent Doctor. I dare to ask your honorable name."
At 7 o'clock when the Eastern Hemisphere was ruled by night again, the three girls and I had already returned to city t, sending Wen Youqing and Bai He back to their respective homes, and I took a special car to Mo Ye's house with Longyou.
The call this morning was not someone else, but the eldest daughter of Lord Mo Xilai. It was she who told me that Lord Mo died quietly last night.