Chapter 22 Third, get together again

The rare good weather before the rainy season. The three Song sisters arrived at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport early in the morning.They talked and laughed happily.No reporter knew it, and there were no crowds of onlookers. They were unrestrained and went together for an important trip. The plane roared into the sky, entered the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau from above the lofty mountains of Guangxi, then turned to Sichuan, and flew to Chongqing, the capital of the Nationalist government.This is also the first time Soong Ching Ling set foot in the wartime companion capital. Before the plane landed at Chongqing Airport, Soong Ching Ling saw a grand welcome scene arranged below.The military bands in brightly-colored costumes formed a square formation, and the majestic military bands rang out.A team of children holding flowers innocently raised flowers above their heads.Standing solemnly in the middle, a group of officials, big and small, mainly dressed in blue and black...

Welcome, Messenger of Peace. It is another unusual day for the sisters to visit Chongqing together. On the first day, Wang Jingwei's traitorous government made its debut in Nanjing. Today, Mrs. Sun Soong Ching Ling and her sisters visit Chongqing together, which symbolizes the unity of various forces in the country to resist insults and fight against the enemy together.This is enough to overwhelm the farce of the traitor and clown, which can hit the enemy and eliminate people's worries. Soong Ching Ling agreed with the Chongqing side to publicize this event, because the people of the country at this time need such news; the international community at this time also needs such news.

The cabin door opened, and thousands of eyes watched. "Second sister, hurry up! You go out first." Song Meiling urged. So Soong Ching Ling went out of the hatch, but did not go down the gangway immediately.She stood still on the platform at the top of the gangway, and when Song Meiling and Song Ailing came out, the three stood side by side and waved to the welcoming crowd. The three sisters stood in a row and raised their right hands together. The military music roared, and the children jumped and shouted happily. The camera is spinning, and the spotlights of the camera are flashing.

During their stay in Chongqing, the three sisters visited the New Life Movement Women’s Steering Committee, the Chongqing No. 1 Children’s Nursery, and the Friends of the Wounded Soldiers Hospital, which accompanied the capital during the war. They left traces of their visits everywhere. Together, they delivered speeches at mass rallies, calling on people to strengthen unity, persevere in the war of resistance, and oppose traitors. They hosted a banquet to entertain diplomats from friendly countries, and showed the world China's firm stand on the war of resistance. Various parties held one reception after another, of course, mainly to welcome Soong Ching Ling.Chiang Kai-shek was always happy to attend.He always stood beside Mrs. Sun with a smile on his face, letting Chinese and foreign reporters desperately take pictures...

During her stay in Chongqing, Soong Ching Ling lived in the home of her eldest sister, Ai Ling.Kong Xiangxi did his best as a brother-in-law, and set up a separate courtyard for Soong Ching Ling. In addition to her secretary and entourage, the Kong family allocated special cooks and servants, so that Soong Ching Ling could have a quiet world of her own. . Kong Xiangxi and his wife went to Song Qingling's room to greet her from time to time. The atmosphere outside is warm, and the atmosphere at home is warm. In the evening, Soong Meiling's banquet was grander than any time since she came to Chongqing, because the second sister who came here for her sake is the "mother of the country" respected by the people of the country!

Chiang Kai-shek was even more considerate, serving Soong Ching Ling's dishes in person, whispering a few words of concern from time to time, showing the intimacy between them. In her speech, Soong Ching Ling expressed her admiration for the people of Chongqing who persevered in their work under the air raids of enemy planes.In particular, she put forward two hopes, one is that the National Assembly will be held as soon as possible, and the other is that constitutionalism will be implemented as soon as possible. However, when the Kuomintang Central News Agency reported on the meeting, it exaggerated Chiang Kai-shek's attendance and quoted the kind words in Chiang Kai-shek's speech, "Mrs. Sun's visit to Chongqing is not only welcomed by the people of Chongqing, but also deeply gratified by the whole country."However, there was no mention of Soong Ching Ling's speech.

Soong Ching Ling didn't care about these things. With the desire to consolidate the united front and promote the national war of resistance, she tried her best to do more work to boost morale. "Xinhua Daily" asked Soong Ching Ling to write an inscription, and she happily inscribed the four characters "The War of Resistance to the End". Just in time for the evening when the three sisters came to Chongqing, Chongqing was bombed by Japanese bombers. That was the first day that the Japanese army's "Operation No. 101" plan was put into action.The violent explosion and powerful air waves shook the entire mountain city.

In the morning of the next day, the three sisters gave a radio speech at the invitation of Chongqing Central Radio Station and International Radio Station, which was broadcast to the whole country by the NBC radio network in the United States. The indiscriminate bombing of Chongqing by Japanese planes on the first day aroused the great indignation of the three sisters. Soong Ching Ling angrily denounced the atrocities committed by the enemy, condemned the lack of justice and fairness in the country, and declared the determination of the Chinese people to resist the war;She condemned the US government for being "neutral"

The shameful act of exporting strategic materials to Japan under the guise of Their voices of justice were sent across the vast Pacific Ocean through the radio's high-power transmitters to the ears of every American listener with a heart of justice on the other side of the ocean.Sure enough, the Americans were rioting, college students took to the streets to march in solidarity, the U.S. Congress also re-examined the China issue, and all kinds of public opinion tilted towards the righteous side. After seven weeks of visiting Chongqing and Chengdu, Soong Ching Ling decided to return to Hong Kong.

Soong Meiling and Chiang Kai-shek both came to try their best to stay, hoping that Soong Ching Ling would "live forever in Chongqing to lead women's work and assist the national government". Kong Xiangxi and Song Ailing also came to persuade her to stay, saying that if it was inconvenient to live in Kong's mansion, they would find another house for her. Song Qingling said: "Chongqing is very good, but there are more beneficial jobs waiting for me in Hong Kong." Soong Qingling returned to Hong Kong and continued to lead the work of the Baomeng, giving firm and strong support to the domestic war of resistance from another front.

It was another Christmas night, and the Song family, who believed in Christianity, held a family dinner.Almost all such gatherings were held at Kong's house, because it was only here that Soong Ching Ling did not shy away from seeing Chiang Kai-shek. In the middle of the night, when Chiang Kai-shek finally came, the others hurriedly stood up respectfully, while Soong Ching Ling only lifted half of her body from the chair, then sat down again.This is a politically measured expression. Soong Ching Ling left Chongqing for Hong Kong the next day, and when the Pacific War broke out and the Japanese army captured Hong Kong, she and Soong Ai Ling took the last plane to Chongqing to evacuate Hong Kong and come to Chongqing again.At that time, shortly after the plane took off, the Hong Kong airport was bombed. But this time when Soong Ching Ling came to Chongqing, there was no warm welcome scene when the three sisters visited Chongqing last time.Because after she returned to Hong Kong after her last visit to Chongqing, the "Southern Anhui Incident" occurred.Chiang Kai-shek ordered more than a dozen divisions to ambush the headquarters of the New Fourth Army, which was moving to the anti-Japanese front line, causing more than 9,000 officers and soldiers of the New Fourth Army to be killed or injured.At that time, Song Qingling's revelation of the truth about the Southern Anhui Incident put Chiang Kai-shek in a very embarrassing situation, which also made him particularly angry with Soong Qingling. Song Qingling lived in the eldest sister's house, and Song Ailing and Kong Xiangxi were still so enthusiastic.Song Meiling also came to visit from time to time. But Soong Ching Ling still felt inconvenient to live in Kong's house.Because being in Kong's house is under the surveillance of the secret agents, and it is inconvenient to receive guests, and it is not easy for others to visit.This is not her home after all. "Second sister, if you feel that it is inconvenient to live in the eldest sister's house, I found a house. The conditions are not very good. The surrounding houses were blown up by Japanese planes. But the house is still complete. It was built by Huang Yunjie, a wealthy businessman from Sichuan in his early years. I wonder if Second Sister would like to live in it?" Facing the caring hand extended by Song Ziwen, Soong Ching Ling was grateful.After she went to see it, she thought it would be her own place anyway, and she could get "freedom on the first floor", so she moved in. Although some time ago because Song Ziwen resigned as the chairman of the Baomeng, the siblings had conflicts, but there seems to have been an unwritten rule between the Song brothers and sisters over the years, that is, political differences should not affect the brotherhood. Later, Soong Ziwen allocated a car to the second sister, so that Soong Ching Ling had certain conditions, and the work of defending the China League resumed in Chongqing. Since the Kuomintang government did not allow Soong Ching Ling to go out, she had to make another plan.Try to make as many foreign friends as possible, and use their special status in China to do more work.At that time, some friends often visited her home. She never put on airs and warmly received them, making them feel at home.Especially some soldiers in the United States often held dances at Soong Ching Ling's house, and they had a great time.Because they were soldiers, Soong Ching Ling treated them more laissez-faire, they came whenever they wanted, unlike other people who had to agree in advance.In this way, Soong Ching Ling opened up a world of her own in Chongqing. The mountain city of Chongqing is one of China's famous "Three Stoves". Soong Ching Ling often felt depressed.There are not only climatic reasons, but also political ones. On the phone, Song Meiling and her second sister chatted in authentic Shanghai dialect for a while, and she specifically told Soong Ching Ling: "Second sister, if you need my help, please dial 3142 immediately. Have you written down this number?" "Thank you little sister, I've made a note. Don't worry, there will be no problem." Soong Ching Ling comforted Soong Meiling. "No! You should pay more attention. I feel that they have some things behind my back recently, and I am worried." Even though Soong Ching Ling didn't say anything, the bombing of Soong Ching Ling's house spread to Soong Meiling's ears. She lost her temper with Chiang Kai Shek and threatened that if she dared to take any action against her second sister, she would not forget what happened a few years ago. will take action. Then, she called Song Ziwen again: "Brother, please take care of them and don't mess around with the second sister. If I hear something, I will never agree!" Her voice was very high and her tone was very sharp. . Afterwards, Kong Xiangxi quietly said to Soong Ching Ling: "Hey, I said you have to be more careful with what you say. You keep making him unhappy. What if you are arrested?" "Catch it, I'll wait for them to catch it, that's better!" Soong Ching Ling said indifferently. Soong Ching Ling still went her own way. The battle ahead was tense, and batches of wounded were sent to the rear. Taking good care of the wounded in the rear was also an encouragement to the frontline soldiers. The three sisters of the Song family inspected the Fifth Army Hospital. They greeted each other along the wards and rows of beds.The friendly smiles and true feelings of the three sisters greatly encouraged the soldiers.Especially Ai Ling's medical donation, and her promise that every wounded officer and soldier will get a set of new military uniform collar badges, a pack of food and some pocket money when they are discharged from the hospital, and she also plans to provide additional monthly allowances for veterans , Let the soldiers feel warm. Later, the Song sisters also inspected the operating room of the Army Hospital and watched an operation.When the Song sisters left the Fifth Army Hospital, the wounded were no longer depressed because of their disability, but had regained their courage to live. They wished they could recover from their injuries and leave the hospital immediately, return to the front line, and take revenge. The three Song sisters inspected the child care home.When the difficult children sang the Children's Day song with a silver bell-like voice, and received the candy from the wives, all the little faces burst into happy smiles. When the three sisters were in Chongqing for several months, people followed them, approached them as much as possible, waved to them, talked to them a few words, and smiled in return. Indefatigable Soong sisters, frequent events—speaking to groups, attending conferences, visiting schools, farms, and hospitals.The impact of their appearances together is palpable and inspiring. Since then, people have worked harder and their fighting spirit has become more high-spirited. Domestic and foreign media rushed to report their activities to boost morale, promote unity, and work hard to save the country. This is the best anti-Japanese propaganda. It is August 15th of the year again.The six sons and daughters of the Song family all gathered in Chongqing.For more than ten years, it has been difficult for brothers and sisters to get together due to different political opinions.With the improvement of the Anti-Japanese War situation, the relationship between the Song brothers and sisters also took a turn for the better.This time, we finally had a chance to meet up. Sweet mooncakes, hearty dinner.The collision of wine glasses, childhood memories.There is affection among brothers and sisters. Thanks to Soong Meiling's many efforts, the Soong brothers and sisters finally came together and ate around a dining table. This is gratifying. This is the first time, but it will also be the last time. During the Anti-Japanese War, Soong Ching Ling spared no effort to organize Baomeng to hold various fundraising, charity sales and charity performances. The money and goods collected were not only used to support the border areas, but also to relieve victims in Henan, Guangdong and Hunan; Poor and sick writers get through life's hard times. But Soong Meiling was able to let go of the airs of a "lady" and do her best for the War of Resistance like ordinary people, comforting the wounded, organizing evacuations, rescuing children in need, taking the risk to visit the front line for condolences, and even working as an ordinary announcer.It can be seen from her deep sympathy for the Chinese people who are struggling under the iron heel of the Japanese invaders, and her love for the displaced and homeless children. In particular, she attracted tens of thousands of women into the anti-Japanese national salvation movement and became China's well-deserved anti-Japanese women leader. Finally one day, the firecrackers sounded, and there were loud gongs and drums everywhere. After 8 years of arduous resistance, the Chinese people won the victory.The Japanese invaders declared unconditional surrender.This is the first complete victory of the Chinese people's struggle against imperialism in the past century. That night, another family reunion was held at Kong's house. The three Song sisters congratulated each other on their victory. They clinked glasses, they danced, and they rejoiced all night. But when she saw Chiang Kai-shek's smug look, Soong Ching Ling couldn't help but feel a little depressed: only the victory of the War of Resistance, the Chinese people may not necessarily have a good life.Whether you want a dictatorial China or a democratic China, whether you want a dark China or a bright China, the struggle for the fate of the two Chinas is still going on. Song Meiling seemed a little worried when she was happy.She thought, could her brothers and sisters who were able to stand together in the battle against alien invasion continue to stand together in the future?