Chapter 9 Shanghai, Shanghai
Shanghai is the most prosperous place in China in the 20th century, with dense crowds and rich business. Deng Sen came here again. The memories in his mind were blurred and it was difficult to see the scenes of later generations. Now Shanghai is still full of villas and European-style buildings everywhere. There are Chinese and foreigners who come and go. But if you observe carefully, you will find that when Chinese people look at foreigners, they have more inferiority and less dignity.
Walking in this lively neighborhood, Deng Sen not only did not experience the warmth of Shanghai in April, but the cold and cold air. This is China, but under the control of foreigners, the patrol officers who were passing by looked at him one by one with different colors.
The US Concession is located in the east of the Huangpu River, connected to the French Concession and the British Concession, and not far from the Japanese Concession. Looking at the foreigners dressed well, then looking at the Chinese who were working or smoking on the road, the contrast is extremely clear. Even if Deng Sen was wearing a neat suit, he still felt that something was missing.
"Only a strong country can give people dignity, but even if the country is weak, it still cannot get rid of the mark of a weak country." Deng Sen said softly.
"Enhance self-improvement, adhere to the Three Principles of the People, and defeat all feudal warlords." As Dengson was thinking, a long march passed by Dengson. Dengson knew that this year was the most popular time for the Chinese student movement. Dengson was a little moved when he looked at the young and enthusiastic smiling faces.
"Sir, do you know the Three Principles of the People?" A student wearing a Zhongshan suit came to Deng Sen.
"National, people's livelihood, and civil rights." Deng Sen replied casually.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Husband was also my revolutionary colleague. I don't know what he called him?" The student could not help but feel close when he heard Deng Sen casually speaking out the Three People's Thoughts.
"Understanding the Three People does not mean that they are revolutionaries, and revolutionaries does not mean that they must understand the Three People. You are persistent, little brother!" Deng Sen smiled at him. The Three People, according to the development of the Kuomintang and other people, the Three People are just a bubble.
"Sir is not a revolutionary? But I feel like a soldier." The student was stunned when he heard this, and couldn't help but mention Dunson's defense.
"Soldiers, I am the warlord you call me. I am a little warlord. Do you know now? Warlords also understand the Three People's Principles, but the Three People's Principles are so difficult. Look at China today, the ruins are broken. What we need more is talents with real talents. Although you are also for the awakening of the nation, every student has devoted himself to the revolutionary war. Who should we use to build this China in the future? Now foreign engines, ships, guns, and light and heavy industries have surpassed China for dozens or hundreds of years. Foreign steel production in one month has surpassed China's annual output. No one thinks about such a big gap. I know fantasy all day long, as if everything can become perfect with his words. Unfortunately, reality is cruel. You students should learn realism and not be tempted by various declarations. You can burn passion, but you should know your responsibilities. Now,
How many people in China know about democracy and ordinary people are worried about food and clothing. I think the land of the revolutionary party rule has not improved. They only focus on military and power. What is the difference between them and warlords? The only difference is that they are more inspiring. Students, you are still too young and cannot distinguish right from wrong. They always act with a fantasy. If this continues, all students across the country will parade. Who will develop industry and who will develop people's livelihood? Hum!" Dengson has always been unfamiliar with revolutionary revolutions today. The low-level revolutionaries are passionate and patriotism, but the revolutionaries standing at the top are all thinking about how to fight for power and profit and how to stabilize their strength. They are no different from warlords. Later, many warlords were transformed by these revolutions. This is like being both a bitch and a archway. According to Dengson's idea, it is better to be a real villain than a hypocrite.
"Sir, you don't agree with the revolutionaries, but you can't speak so badly." The student didn't think about Dengson's words at all. Perhaps Dengson was very angry at the revolutionary party who later did nothing because he saw too much desolation in Shanghai. His words were full of gunpowder, making the other party sound like a lonely old man.
"Say bad words? So, are you swearing down warlords? And do you think you can defeat warlords with your slogans? You are just creating momentum for them, right and wrong, freedom and freedom of future generations comments. You should use knowledge to arm your mind now. Now that the Republic is the Republic, you should continue to study and strive to contribute to the country when the country needs it. Now, when the world situation is critical, foreign troubles have not been eliminated, they keep bewitching the people and instigating civil war. If this continues, the whole of China will be dragged into the abyss by you and leave!" Dengson was too lazy to say more. Most intellectuals today are infected by the enthusiasm of revolution. Dengson is not opposing the revolution, but doing so is just deepening domestic conflicts and giving foreign enemies an opportunity to take advantage of it.
The US Concession is Dunson's destination. When he returned from the United States, he met a US arms dealer, Mondes, on the ship. This small arms dealer sold weapons to all local warlords in China that needed arms. From old weapons to new guns, all he could do was satisfy. Of course, all he did was a rifle business. One mountain cannon could buy hundreds of rifles, and a heavy machine gun could also be exchanged for two or three hundred rifles. In this way, the armed forces in various parts of China prefer rifles, and the conflict between them would be enough.
"Sorry, this is the US Concession, and Chinese people are prohibited from entering." When Li Ran's three men came to the gate of the US Concession, an Indian guard blocked Dunson. If Dunson had not been wearing a suit, he would have been beaten by a baton.
"Why?" Deng Sen was a little angry, and his mood did not relieve himself from the anger he had just now.
"Sir, I said, this is the American Concession Chinese are not qualified to enter." Deng Sen understood this time, but this Ah San's English is too earthy and he can't understand it if he doesn't listen carefully.
"I am an American and have American nationality." Dunson knew it, then took out his ID and handed it to the other party.
"Sir, Americans cannot be lowly Chinese." The Indian seemed to look down on the Chinese very much and did not take the ID from Dengson at all, but told the result himself.
"I said I am a US citizen. If you stop me again, I will send you to see your Brahma." Dunson was already very angry. This San dared to say that he was lowly. If this was not in the concession, Dengson would really have shot him and shot him, but he could not do so now.
"No, sir, you still can't go in, unless, unless..." Asan obviously wanted to blackmail and rub his fingers twice.
"Damn... looking for death!" Deng Sen could bear it. It turned out that this San did not suspect that he was not an American nationality, but wanted to blackmail him because he was an overseas Chinese.
"ah……"
"**, dare to play tricks with me, I'm not going to ruin you..." Deng Sen's training has not been ineffective during this period. At least, ordinary people who are close to fighting are not his opponents. He suddenly punched the other party in the face, then kicked the Indian patrolman who had not yet reacted, and then bullied himself in front of him and waved his fist hard. At this time, the Indian patrolman next to him also noticed this and saw his people being beaten and ran over with batons one by one.
"Whoever dares to get up will shoot me and break his leg." He repaired the Indian under his crotch hard, and Deng Sen ordered the three men behind him.
After being trained by Dengsen for more than a month and having seen blood, with Dengsen's orders, Li Ran took out his pistol without hesitation to block Dengsen.
"No, no..." The aggressive patrolmen stopped when they saw the pistols. They had never seen such a rough and barbaric Chinese. In their impression, the Chinese have always had excellent moral character that they could not fight back. Unexpectedly, there were so many aliens among them, so they hurried into the US concession to seek help from the US garrison.
"Stop, stop, otherwise we will shoot!" How long did a team of American troops arrive in a hurry, holding a rifle against the three men of Dunson?
"Oh, sir, I am an American national. I was treated unfairly in front of the U.S. concession. I was ridiculed and blackmailed by the lowly Indians." Dunson stopped, walked down from the Indians who were already unconscious, tidied up his clothes, and handed over his ID to the American lieutenant who led the team.
"Oh, my god! These damn, greedy, dirty Indians dare to bully us Americans. Sir, you did a good job. As an American citizen, you can only reflect the dignity of our country. But Sir, your reaction is too fierce. After all, they are the British lackeys!" The U.S. military lieutenant expressed anger at the Indians, but also reminded Dunson that these people were under the jurisdiction of the British.
"Yes, my Mr. Officer, I'm really overdoing it. In this way, I have a thousand dollars, so please ask the Second Lieutenant to settle this matter for me!" Dengson knew that he had a fuss like this, even as an American, would be retaliated by the British. He came to Shanghai to negotiate business, but he didn't want to cause trouble.
"Oh, my dear sir, one thousand dollars, these damn slaves are not worth so much even if they are all dead!" Obviously the Americans are more sincere and reminded Dunson not to spend so much.
"No, no, my second lieutenant, the remaining amount of this thousand dollars is to be used as the cost of afternoon tea for you and your subordinates. I will definitely ask you to come here. I'm so embarrassed." Dengson didn't care about such a little money, but he wanted to establish a good relationship with foreigners in the concession, which would have countless benefits for him.
"Oh, God, you are so generous! On behalf of my soldiers, I thank you for your generosity. Now you can enter the US concession!" After putting away a small check he handed over, the US military lieutenant said enthusiastically. You must know that their monthly salary is only a few dozen dollars, and such a large amount of money is worth their madness.
"Okay, thank you sir!" Deng Sen said thank you, and then took his men in.
"Lieutenant, how much do you plan to give to the British?" The soldiers under the US lieutenant ran over and looked at the banknotes.
"Oh, no John, the British dog bit us Americans, and we were beaten to death by us. I think a dozen dollars of medical expenses are enough!" The lieutenant glanced at the Indian who was lying on the ground like a dead dog and frowned in disgust.
This chapter is a bit messy and my mind is confused! I hope everyone will forgive me!
Chapter completed!