Chapter 25 Chapter 6 Prosperity in old age

I am happy to return to my motherland. The motherland is no longer a semi-feudal and semi-colonial country, but a brand-new great force that will surely lead the oppressed people of the world to the road of light, freedom, and happiness! Section 1 from San Francisco to Tianjin 1. San Francisco Arriving in San Francisco (San Francisco) just before the Double Tenth Festival, Chinatown is hanging lanterns and festoons, preparing to celebrate.In the hearts of our overseas Chinese, the Double Tenth Festival is as important as the Lunar New Year. I often hear people say: Overseas Chinese often fight in groups and fight with weapons because of conflicts of interest, family, etc.In fact, this is already a thing of the past; the overseas Chinese came to seek gold as far back as 1850; now, Chinatown in San Francisco is built on several of the most respectable and important streets , Overseas Chinese are the most law-abiding citizens; fighting with weapons has long been rare.

However, on the eve of Double Ten, there was a struggle here, and people were injured.The fight this time was not for a conflict of family or private interests, but for a political one. On the eve of Double Tenth, young people and workers gathered together, hoisted the golden star red flag, and celebrated the birth of New China.This annoyed the conservative and reactionary people, so they sent people to make trouble.The red flag was pulled down, and a fight ensued. At 7:00 p.m. on Double 10, there was a lively parade in Chinatown.Afraid of further accidents, the streets were full of police around five o'clock.Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the parade because I had an appointment.I heard afterwards that the parade was safe and sound; the team paid their respects in front of the bronze statue of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, and the representatives presented swords to Chiang Kai-shek and Li Zongren, and the consul general collected them on their behalf.

The whole world has been divided into two camps, and the overseas Chinese in the United States are no exception: on the one hand, they hoist the red flag, and on the other hand, they offer their swords to the bandit chieftains who have brought disaster to the country and the people. Here, we should correct a mistake that everyone often makes—overseas Chinese are conservative and backward.No, even San Francisco and New York have young people and workers flying red flags and cheering for the new China. Even among those who followed the team to offer their swords, there were quite a few who knew that the Jiang bandits were reckless, but for Mr. Sun Yat-sen's sake, they had no choice but to join in the fun.Others, although highly patriotic, were confused by the anti-communist propaganda of the United States, so they were very afraid of "communism."

Not many of the older generation of overseas Chinese can read.Although the younger generations are educated, they cannot read English and Chinese books about China.There are very few English books, and Chinese books are not available.The newspapers (in Chinese) are mostly controlled by Er Chen, and they spread rumors confidently.It is no wonder that they are not very clear about state affairs. Huaqiao Daily in New York is the only Chinese-language newspaper that can report correct news.We should provide it with more materials—especially literature and art and the program and implementation methods of the new government administration.In addition, more literature and art books and periodicals should be sent.

2. On the Pacific Ocean Sailing on October 13th.There were twenty-two returning overseas students on board.They hold daily seminars to discuss how to serve their home country and report on the courses they have studied in order to exchange knowledge. At the same time, there are many returnees on board, but they gamble and play mahjong all day long. There were several rich men on board, all Filipinos.Their costumes are more gorgeous than those in the United States.Their shallowness and ignorance, their humor, are more vulgar than American businessmen.They look down on Chinese people. Arrived in Honolulu on the 18th.In terms of flowers, plants, weather, and scenery, this is really a blessed place on earth.There are flowers everywhere.On the street, within a few steps, there is a flower seller who weaves gardenias, poppies and other fragrant flowers into wreaths for sale; therefore, the street is also fragrant.

Forty-eight percent of the people here are Japanese, and the Chinese only account for more than 20 percent.The economic lifeline here is in the hands of the British and Americans.Here, there has long been a proposal to change it to the forty-ninth state of the United States, but because there are too many peoples from the East, it has not been realized so far.Good guy, wouldn't it be embarrassing for the United States if a Japanese or a Chinese were elected as a congressman. Arrived in Yokohama on the 27th.The tour group organized by the U.S. military, passengers on board can buy tickets to participate, to see Tokyo.

It was only four or five hours without seeing anything.From Yokohama to Tokyo, there used to be industrial areas all the way.Now, there are only ruined houses and no chimneys; factories have been bombed out. On the road, some people wore rags without a whole piece of cloth, waiting for the tram.Many women no longer wear the fancy long gowns, but long trousers and short jackets instead. In Tokyo, people's clothing is obviously a little neater, but it still can't hide the poverty.Women still wear suits, but their shoes and socks are worn out.Many of the men were still wearing military uniforms and the most hateful military caps—the symbols of violence most commonly seen in Chinese dramas and pictures during the Anti-Japanese War.

Japanese children, before the war, didn't they have rosy cheeks and pretty faces?Now, they are sallow and emaciated.The hanged war criminals get only one death; their legacy affects future generations! From the mouth of the male and female leaders (Japanese) of the visiting group, they heard that they had no sugar and bananas to eat - because they lost Taiwan!In fact, what they lack is not only sugar and bananas.The reason why they only mention these two things to the Chinese people is probably because they do not forget their love for Taiwan, right? Arrive in Manila on the 31st.It's hot in here.

Ships sunk during the Great War are still lying in the sea, with flags installed around them, so as not to be accidentally hit by the ship. The churches and other buildings built in the Spanish era on the shore are still rubble.The walled old city is completely lit.The new city is under construction, but it is still very empty, and it seems a bit big and useless. I didn't want to get off the boat, because first, there are air-conditioning equipment on board, which is more comfortable than on shore.Second, I heard that Filipinos don't like Chinese people; tax collectors will search every pocket of Chinese disembarking to prevent smuggling.Third, the Philippines is about to elect a president, and there are armed fights everywhere, so it doesn't count if you get accidentally injured.

However, I finally disembarked. Walking around the city and the outskirts, I heard something worth remembering: a large amount of gold and silver was brought in from Taiwan two days ago.This news made me understand that although Chiang Kai-shek wanted to stick to Taiwan on the surface, he still refused to distribute his gold and silver to the soldiers and shipped them abroad.It is said that the Philippines does not have any industry; then, the wealth of Chiang himself and his lackeys can be invested in the Philippines, and when Taiwan cannot gain a foothold, they will come to the Philippines to become plutocrats.According to recent news, my guess is quite correct.However, as I said earlier, Filipinos do not like Chinese people.The reason is probably because the Chinese people have strong management capabilities, which arouse the jealousy of the Filipinos.Well, if Chiang Kai-shek and his gang go to the Philippines to invest and exploit the Filipinos, the Filipinos will probably rise up and resist.Once the Filipinos rise up to resist, those overseas Chinese in the Philippines will suffer wrongful lawsuits.Bandit Jiang is really an ominous thing!

The boat left Japan and encountered a typhoon.Leaving Manila, another typhoon.Two typhoons broke my legs again.By the time I got to Hong Kong—November 4th—I couldn't move an inch. 3. Hong Kong It's been days since I got off the boat, and I still feel like the bed is shaking.The roughness of the sea brought back my sciatica and I can barely walk now.The University of Hong Kong is on the mountain again, and every time I go out, it brings me great pain. I have stayed here for ten days, and I still don't know when I will be able to return to Beijing.There are many people here waiting for the boat to go north, so it is difficult to get a boat ticket.It looks like I'll have to stay a while longer, and I won't be able to swim home from here. It's been more than two weeks, but I still can't get a boat ticket to the north.During this period, the pain intensified day by day, and I could no longer walk at all.A British friend is trying to get me a ferry ticket to Tianjin, but I really doubt he can do it, there are thousands of people here waiting to leave Hong Kong. Waiting for the boat lasted for twenty-four days. During these 24 days, I saw merchants from the Tianjin Gang, Shandong Gang, and Guangdong Gang rushing to buy and sell various goods.Indoors and outdoors, even on the street, the words that touch the ear are business lessons.Fortunately, although they abandoned Shanghai, Tianjin and Qingdao, they found a paradise for speculators in Hong Kong. I met two or three British people, and they all said firmly: New China must be recognized.When it comes to the future of Hong Kong, they just smile and say nothing. An American businessman told me: "I am not worried about not having any business for the time being; what I worry about is the future route of Sino-foreign trade! If the route is the 'North' route, I will really be doomed!" I also saw the young men and women who went to Guangzhou to comfort the PLA.They all told me: "They do have discipline, skills, and a new look! We want to go again!" It's easy, I got a boat ticket! It's not like getting on a boat, but like a herd of pigs entering a pen.The gate on the pier does not open, but only a small door in the gate is opened a crack.As a result, passengers, feet, and thousands of pieces of luggage all have to get in through this gap.Shouting, crowding, checking tickets, it was a mess. "Paradise"?Hmph, this really reveals the true colors of the colony.Pay for a ticket and have to become a pig!This is the ship of the British Steamship Company! Squeezed through the door, the Indian patrol inspected the luggage.Give money and let go.No money, just wait, the big black hand turned everything upside down, and couldn't even close the box. Once on board, the customs check again.I have to pass the burden! Pooh!What a rancid "Hong Kong"! 4. Tianjin Sailing on the night of the 28th.The boat was small (more than 2,000 tons), the waves were rough, and many people got seasick.In order to avoid encountering the Jiang family's gunboats, the boats circumvented the outside of Taiwan and did not dare to go straight into the strait.After passing Shanghai, the wind is getting colder and colder, and snowflakes are flying in the sky.Many passengers are sleeping on the deck, its bitterness. When arriving in Incheon on December 6th, all passengers were not allowed to disembark, fearing that they would carry Communist Party propaganda and spread it ashore.The anti-communist wave in the United States has gone so far, from San Francisco all the way to North Korea! On the morning of the 9th, the boat arrived at Dagukou.There are many ice blocks in the Haihe River, and snow falls in the sky.It has been fourteen years since I left North China, and when I suddenly saw the ice and snow, and the yellow land on the river bank, I couldn't help crying. Because the tide was not enough, after a journey, the boat stopped in the river and did not start again until one o'clock in the afternoon; it was time to hold the lanterns at the Tianjin pier. Here comes the folks at the customs.Not at all like the tax collectors in the Philippines and Hong Kong who would not even drink a bowl of tea on board.I said in my heart: China has indeed revolutionized! My legs are inconvenient and I have a few pieces of luggage. How do I get off the ship?Fortunately, Mr. Mal was also on the boat. He was the first to go down and told me: "You wait for me here, I have a solution!" The young woman also came over to say hello: "You wait here, let's go down and have a look first." The waiter was even more anxious than me: "Is there no one to pick you up? Can your legs walk? I think you should go down first, go down first! I will carry your luggage for you!" After repeated persuasion, I handed over my luggage to Give it to him, and slowly twist down alone; fortunately, in the crowd, I only fell "one". The luggage was checked in the big warehouse, and it was inconvenient to do things in the open air because of the snow on the ground.Luggage, line by line, without any mess; tax officials check in turn.Check very carefully.Money exchange—the foreign banknotes carried by passengers must be exchanged for Renminbi notes here—also proceeds sequentially and in an orderly manner.Who said Chinese people can't keep order!With the new society, there will be a new social order! I met Mal and the two young men again.They helped me sit on the trunk and went to the city hall communicator.Found, two strong, gentle, smiling young people.They lead me to change money, and the posterity arranges everything for me.At the same time, they introduced me to the staff present, and everyone took turns to shake my hand and ask a few questions about the situation in the United States.Ah, I just entered the country, but I feel the warmth of home!During the Anti-Japanese War, no matter where I was, I was always "entertained" by Kuomintang agents.They gave me horror and oppression, they made me feel like a petty thief.Now, I have returned to being a human being, living in a human society. After the inspection, the communicators greeted my passengers, carried my luggage, and went to the guest house of the communicative office together.When I got there, it was already half past ten at night; however, the piping hot vegetables and rice were still waiting for me. I didn't get a closer look at Tianjin, because I couldn't walk because I couldn't walk, and because I was eager to go to Beijing. However, in just two days, I have felt that Tianjin is not the old Tianjin; because China is not the old China.What's even more interesting is that before I arrived in the new Tianjin of New China, I saw the United States that gradually became fascist, the Philippines that was wandering astray, Japan that was occupied by the military, and Hong Kong, a colony.From San Francisco to Tianjin, that is, from fascism to New Democracy, there are waves and conflicts aroused by the two.I am happy to return to my motherland. My motherland is no longer a semi-colonial and semi-feudal country, but a brand-new great force that will surely lead the oppressed people of the world to the path of light, peace, freedom, and happiness!