Nanjing, Daoshengtang.
Meng Shaoyuan looked on both sides and walked in calmly.
The Japanese are very strict about the supervision of the international safe zone, and they enter and harass from time to time, but only here in Daoshengtang, because it is the property of the Americans, the Japanese do not dare to act recklessly.
There are a large number of refugees living here, most of whom are women who have come to seek refuge.
A man who looked like a servant was waiting there. He saw Meng Shaoyuan and looked behind him: "Looking for Mr. John Rabe?"
Meng Shaoyuan nodded.
"follow me."
The servant led Meng Shaoyuan into the back of Daosheng Hall.
As I passed by, I saw that every refugee looked nervous, depressed, and helpless.
Three men were already waiting there.
John Rabe, Chairman of the International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone.
George Fitch, deputy director-general of the International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone.
John Magee, member of the International Committee of the Nanjing Safety Zone and chairman of the Nanjing Committee of the International Red Cross.
These are three names that will be firmly remembered by Chinese people in the future!
There are many foreigners, and the Chinese should remember them firmly.
Without exception, they are members of the International Committee.
Americans Smythe, Derimes, and Riggs, British Fulau, Shields, Mackay, and Dane Hansen...
When Japan ravaged the city, it was they who established the international safe zone and protected the lives of more than 250,000 Chinese.
There is another Chinese person who should also be firmly remembered:
Ma Chaojun, Mayor of Nanjing.
It was he who strongly supported the establishment of an international safety zone and handed over 450 policemen, 30,000 dans of rice, 10,000 dans of flour and 80,000 yuan in cash to the International Committee of the Safety Zone on December 1, 1937, to cope with the emergency.
All those who have worked hard and dedicated their lives for this city should not be forgotten...
"Tell me, who are you?" John Rabe asked straight to the point without any greetings.
"My surname is Meng, Meng Shaoyuan." In front of these three foreigners, Meng Shaoyuan did not hide anything: "I am a military command agent and the director of the special office of the Shanghai latent area. I have a great reputation and the Japanese fear me like a tiger!"
Meng Shaoyuan was not bragging.
He may be a person who likes to brag, but this time he is definitely not: "You can report to the Japanese that I have been found in Nanjing. I guarantee that within half an hour, the whole city of Nanjing will be under martial law. Japanese soldiers, All the spies and military police will appear on the streets of Nanjing with only one purpose: to arrest me!"
"I'm John Magee." Magee looked at the young man: "Tell me, how did you know I had film?"
"I know, because I am Meng Shaoyuan." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "I also know that you have a 16mm camera, and you secretly photographed a large number of Japanese atrocities in Nanjing."
Maggie was in shock at this moment.
He thought it was a secret, but how did this young man know it so clearly?
However, what Meng Shaoyuan said next made Ma Ji not just shocked, but shocked.
"You must act with caution, and you must not let the Japanese see you when taking photos. The Japanese tanks and artillery are bombarding the city of Nanjing crazily, and machine guns are firing at groups of citizens. The city is also full of ruins, and people who have been raped by the Japanese army The Chinese women whose corpses were burned by gasoline were too horrible to look at. The streets and ponds were full of civilians who were bloody massacred by the Japanese army..."
Oh my god.
This is a quote from the video I shot myself!
"I said, I know everything." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "Don't ask me how I know it, you just need to know that I know everything and can do everything. And more importantly, I am your friend . Otherwise, I can tell the Japanese, and the Japanese will have a handle, and the international safe zone will no longer be safe."
That's right.
John Rabe nodded: "Now we believe you."
Meng Shaoyuan suddenly bowed deeply to the three foreigners: "I never bend to others, but I must thank you on behalf of myself and all the Chinese people. Blood and death enveloped this city. You have done your best." To the best of your ability, you risked huge risks and threats to protect every innocent Chinese in this city, thank you!"
"This is the only thing we can do." George Fitch sighed softly.
"Okay, let's get down to business." Meng Shaoyuan said solemnly: "I know that you are thinking of ways to send these films out of Nanjing. Moreover, you have initially set up several plans. One of them is to transport international In the name of providing relief supplies, I put some of the film in the sandwich of George Fitch's camel hair coat, and then tried every means to bring it to Shanghai..."
"I know everything and can do everything!"
What Meng Shaoyuan said just now once again appeared in the minds of the three foreigners.
"There are still some that will be taken out by the female missionary Miss Lester, and others by Mr. John Rabe." Meng Shaoyuan really knew everything in front of them: "But have you ever thought about it, first of all, You have to go through heavy inspections by the Japanese to do it. Even if you take it out, how do you make it public to the world?
Whether they are Americans, British, or Germans, they will succumb to Japanese pressure and dare not disclose the fact that the tragedy is taking place in Nanjing. Especially you, Mr. John Rabe, when you return to Germany, your government will arrest you, confiscate the film, and silence you. Ah, and your diary will also be confiscated. "
"Rabe's Diary"!
When there is too much shock, you get used to it, so Rabe did not ask the other party how he knew he had this diary: "Then what do you mean?"
"Leave it all to me." Meng Shaoyuan said without hesitation: "I will take these films out of Nanjing, and then I will let everyone in the world see what happened in Nanjing. I will expose the Japanese People's shameless lies, I will show the suffering of the Chinese people in Nanjing to the world in full.
You may have doubts, but I beg you, even if you are not willing to give it all to me, at least let me take some of it out. Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the Japanese will hold receptions in Nanjing and Shanghai at the same time to continue to deceive the world. And I will use these films to slap the Japanese in the face on New Year's Day! "
"Please wait a moment, this matter is very important and we must discuss it."
The three foreigners quickly went aside and started an urgent discussion.
Meng Shaoyuan took out a cigarette and lit one.
After more than ten minutes, the three foreigners finished their discussion and walked back to Meng Shaoyuan. John Magee said: "Mr. Meng, as the owner of these films, I will give you eight rolls of film, and I promise These are the eight most important volumes. You will take them out of Nanjing and show them to the world, and the rest will be preserved by George."
"thanks, thanks."
Meng Shaoyuan was satisfied.
Eight rolls of film are enough!
"Okay, please wait a moment, I'm going to get it for you now. George, help me."
Maggie and Fitch left temporarily.
"Mr. Rabe." Meng Shaoyuan took out a sealed envelope from his pocket: "I have something I want you to save for me. I trust your integrity, but please swear not to open it within ten years. This envelope."
John Rabe had no idea what it meant, but he still said: "I swear, I promise to keep my promise and I will not open this envelope."
"Thank you." Meng Shaoyuan handed the envelope to Rabe: "Ten years later, you will receive a gift from China. Then, please open this envelope. It will save you and your family from enduring difficulties."
John Bellah was completely confused.
However, by this time, Maggie and Fitch had already brought eight rolls of film.
Magee said very seriously: "Please swear that you will treat these films well."
"I swear!" Meng Shaoyuan raised his right hand: "I will use my life to protect these films. I can die, but these films will never be lost!"
"Sir, we believe you!"
"I will thank you again, Mr. John Rabe, Mr. John Magee, Mr. George Fitch!" Meng Shaoyuan looked at John Rabe with a smile: "I have sworn, Mr. Rabe, never forget us. ten-year agreement!"
What is in this envelope...
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In June 1946, Rabe was decommissioned and released by the Allies after it was proven that he had made no mistakes. However, Rabe could only work as a clerk and translator at Siemens Company. His life was difficult. The Rabe family lived in a small house in Siemens City.
In 1948, Rabe's life was so difficult that he could only cook vegetable soup for his children and eat dry bread for his adults. The whole family was once on the verge of starvation.
After the news came, within a few days, Nanjing citizens raised 100 million yuan, which was approved by the Nationalist Government and transferred to Germany at the market price of US$2,000 to aid Rabe.
After receiving the donation, John Rabe burst into tears. Then, he suddenly remembered an envelope that a young man had given him in Nanjing ten years ago.
"Ten years later, you will receive a gift from China. Then, please open this envelope, and it will save you and your family from having to endure hardships."
US$2,000 is a gift from China!
John Rabe finally opened the envelope.
There is a series of numbers inside, and this paragraph is written: "My dear Mr. Rabe, now you should have travel expenses. You can go to New York City Bank at any time. With your account number and password, you will be able to withdraw one hundred thousand Dollars. Believe me, you deserve this. This is my gratitude to you and all the Chinese people. Your friend Meng Shaoyuan."
"What's wrong, Dad?" His children suddenly found that their father was crying.
John Rabe wiped away his tears with a happy smile on his face: "Children, do you believe there is magic in the world? I believe that ten years ago, I met an amazing magician in China!"
