The world is gray today, but if one looks at its undercurrents, there may be something worrisome lurking. History often repeats itself. Before history repeats itself, we explore the correct historical facts, point out the fate caused by distorted history in the past, and avoid repeating the same mistakes.Therefore, we often turn to the past for its lessons. This novel was written by me during the war, that is, from 1943 to 1945, when I wrote it. It uses part of the historical facts of Taiwan under Japanese rule as the background.But at that time, this was a historical fact that no one dared to write, and I described these things without fear according to the historical facts.

Speaking of Hu Taiming's life, he was a victim of the distorted history here. He left his hometown in pursuit of spiritual sustenance, wandered in Japan, and crossed the sea to the mainland, but there was no paradise for him to live in.Therefore, he was depressed all his life, felt that there was no light, and was depressed. He kept pursuing his ideal, but the ideal often betrayed him, and finally encountered the harsh reality of war. His fragile heart couldn't stand it, and he went crazy all at once. Ah, Hu Taiming finally went crazy. Anyone with a heart, who can not go crazy? I originally wanted to stop writing here, but somehow I remembered the situation at the time when I wrote it, and I feel that I still have more words. Here I will talk about the situation at that time.

The war came to 1943, and for Japan, it was the autumn of the country's survival.Therefore, the Japanese government implements an extreme war policy, so Japanese people are naturally divided into those who adapt to the current situation and those who do not adapt.At the same time, the Taiwanese are the same, and are divided into imperial people and non-imperial people. In this kind of contradiction, injustice, dissatisfaction, suspicion, and jealousy arise between people, and rumors emerge in endlessly in the cracks.Manila was recaptured during that time, and then, where did the US troops go?Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ryukyu?unknown.There is always one place that will be targeted. What if Taiwan is landed?How will the Japanese military use Taiwan's intellectuals?On this issue, intellectuals are afraid of the rumors that are spreading, and they are trembling and at a loss as to what to do.

However, I put my fear of rumours to the back of my mind, and the urge to finish the novel came to me.At that time, the house where the author lived was in front of a row of official residences of the Taipei police, among which were two or three police officers who knew each other.It is a very inappropriate environment to write the fourth and fifth chapters of this novel, so I am very afraid.But as the saying goes: "The light is dark under the lampstand", I think the most insecure place is safe, so I didn't move. However, I have to be careful and pay attention to it. I wrote two or three manuscripts and hid them in the charcoal in the kitchen. In the basket, I accumulated some manuscripts and then moved them back to my hometown in the countryside.

Looking back now, I can’t help but feel how cautious I was, but in the era when I couldn’t be careless, it would be terrible if I was found writing a manuscript. Regardless of the content of the manuscript, I would immediately and easily be identified as a rebel or anti Let the fighters judge the crime. In short, the giant wheel of history must be moving, and meaningless sacrifices are silly now.But having said that, it is unbearable to wait for the time to come. In addition, the air strikes are getting more and more intense. I don't know when and where it will happen. It is completely unpredictable.So I am anxious to finish this novel.Thinking about it now, fortunately I wrote it down at that time.I am afraid it is not easy to write such a work now.Even if it is written, it is more difficult to express the actual feelings at that time, so the quality of the work will be different.Regardless of whether this novel is good or bad, the fourth and fifth chapters are indeed works I wrote at the risk of my life.

This time the novel can finally be published in Japan, the author's excitement can be imagined beyond my imagination.After reading this novel, if it is beneficial to the readers, I would like to thank the friendship and publishing thanks to the good offices of Shigeo Ueno and Fumio Nakazawa.sacrifice. Finally, regarding the publication of this book, Professor Yoshimi Kudo, who has encouraged the author for ten years, has given me spiritual support. Every time I think about it, I can’t help but burst into tears. At the same time, I am in awe of his literary-loving spirit. I would like to thank him here Devotion.

Preface in Blue Garden on January 10, 1956