Leighton Stuart finally took the same train to Tianjin with the American director of Tsinghua University. Leighton Stuart felt that he was not escaping, but Leighton Stuart knew very well that he would never accept the experience of being locked in an iron cage and sent to a quarantine station again. That kind of shame

The feeling, especially the earth-shaking changes in his status in China, made Leighton Stuart intolerable.

The American in China sign and the blue quarantine clearance sign that he had to wear. The American identity document and quarantine certificate in his pocket all made Stuart feel painful.

Many of the Chinese people in the car used these signs to identify Stuart and others as Americans in China. The disdainful looks on their faces further shattered Stuart's feelings towards China.

It wasn't until Leighton Stuart and others arrived at the Tianjin Railway Station and saw the banner of the U.S. Consulate in Tianjin outside the station that they came to greet them that Leighton Stuart felt that he had hope. The U.S. Consulate in Tianjin chartered several passenger ships and decided to immediately send Americans to China.

Everyone hurriedly boarded the ship, and Stuart was lucky enough to be assigned to the first-class cabin together with other American education professionals in China.

Early the next morning, the passenger ship full of people set sail. Stuart was in a bad mood and stayed in his cabin unwilling to come out. It was not until the passenger ship sailed out of the mouth of the Bohai Sea and sailed on the Yellow Sea that Stuart became depressed.

We walked onto the deck. At this time, there were Americans on the deck. They gathered into small groups and cursed China. Many people also said angrily that the United States must declare war on China.

Stuart was unwilling to join in this meaningless venting of emotions. He walked to a higher position and looked towards the direction of Peiping. Thinking that he might not be able to return to China in this life, Stuart felt as if a piece of something had been cut out of his heart.

At this moment, someone on the deck noticed something happening on the sea. More and more people gathered beside the ship and began to look out. Stuart looked in the direction of everyone's gaze and saw a fleet of ships sailing along the Yellow Sea.

The route is approaching, and the direction of travel is China. As the fleet approaches, the figures of the two warships at the head have become very obvious. The artillery on the ship is covered with gun jackets, and there are not many sailors on the deck. But this is a warship after all, and it is

Americans who were forced to leave China began to discuss whether this Japanese fleet was going to attack China.

Even though he was very unhappy, Stuart felt that these statements were nonsense. He still remembered that China and Japan began to exchange prisoners of war, as well as the personnel of the other side detained during the war. This fleet must have gone to exchange prisoners of war. Based on what Stuart paid attention to

Judging from the news, only the Ho Rui government has recognized the government of the Republic of Japan, and it is absolutely impossible for the Japanese navy to launch an attack on China at this time.

Leighton Stuart was not mistaken. This fleet was heading to Dalian Port to pick up Japanese prisoners of war. With North Korea's current railway transportation capacity, it would take one or two months to transport 100,000 people. But if it is transported by ship, it can be completed in two trips. At this time,

The fleet was filled with Chinese people. These Chinese were all overseas Chinese in Japan, numbering nearly 10,000.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, the fleet finally arrived at the sea outside Dalian Port, where a Chinese fleet was already waiting. The warships of both sides did not take any hostile actions, but expressed goodwill with traditional naval etiquette. The Japanese fleet continued to move forward,

The Chinese internal water pilot vessel has already come forward. After completing the notification procedures, the pilot vessel guided the civilian ships in the Japanese fleet into Dalian Port.

The pier was crowded with people, with colorful flags fluttering and gongs and drums noisy. These Chinese people were Chinese expatriates in Japan when the Northeast Army went to war with Japan at the end of 1922. These people were captured by Japan and imprisoned in concentration camps. They have been there for a long time now.

4 and a half years.

At this time, they were finally able to return to their country. These Chinese expatriates were extremely excited. However, seeing so many people coming to greet them, some of them were puzzled, while other Chinese expatriates couldn't help but cry.

They were imprisoned in the concentration camp for more than four years. Although the Japanese government did not dare to publicly torture and kill these Chinese expatriates, it would not have been possible for them to have good food, drinks and hospitality. If China had not tried every means to organize international humanitarian teams to visit them frequently

In these concentration camps where Chinese expatriates are detained, the treatment of Chinese expatriates will definitely be even worse.

Regardless of the suffering they suffered, these expats originally went to Japan to do business or look for work. After being arrested, their property could not be recovered, and more than four years were wasted. How many more than four years can be wasted in life?

The expatriates received letters from home through visits by international humanitarian teams. Some of them learned that their family members had passed away and that they would be separated forever. At this time, they were about to return to China. They thought that they would not be able to see their loved ones for the last time when they passed away.

, everyone can finally start grieving for themselves and their families.

The reporters all knew that this was big news and had already started taking photos. When the ships docked, a large number of Chinese and foreign reporters gathered at the gangway of each ship.

As staff from both China and Japan began to call names according to the roster, these expatriates returned to China one by one. Regardless of whether the family members of these expatriates came to greet them, there were etiquette personnel covering them with red robes and giving them a bowl of wine.

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In Chinese tradition, wearing red and colorful clothes is a way to "remove evil spirits", while drinking alcohol is a way to strengthen one's momentum and eliminate bad luck. Regardless of how much alcohol they have, the expatriates who returned to the motherland picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp. Then they began to pass through the crowd under guidance

The welcoming procession headed towards the rest area.

At the resting place, they were greeted by familiar faces. The released Chinese expatriates were stunned at first, and then ran towards their relatives. When they saw their grandparents, they came forward and knelt down. When they saw their brothers, sisters, wives and children, they came up

They held hands in greetings, and various shouts of surprise came one after another, mixed with the sounds of tears of joy.

Even though Chinese and foreign reporters were scrambling for news, many reporters had tears in their eyes because they saw the joy and excitement from the bottom of their hearts when their relatives reunited.

Of course, the most important event of the meeting had not yet begun. He Rui came here in person. At this time, it was not He Rui's turn to appear. The Chinese staff introduced a young man to He Rui and said, "Chairman, this is

Mr. Saionji’s grandson, Mr. Koichi Saionji.”

As the camera shutter clicked, He Rui stepped forward to shake hands with Mr. Xiyuanji and said to the young man: "I am very sorry to learn about the death of Mr. Xiyuanji."

Saionji Koichi's expression dimmed a bit, but he replied in the most resolute tone possible: "Your Excellency, my grandfather said before his death that he would never regret his choice. He also told me that if I could see you, I would definitely

I want to convey my grandfather’s ardent wish for Sino-Japanese friendship.”

"I understand." He Rui nodded repeatedly, and stood side by side with Xiyuanji Gongyi, allowing reporters to take photos. At this time, the secretary stepped forward and said: "Chairman, everyone has disembarked. There is no problem with the number of people."

"Okay." He Rui responded, and then turned to Xiyuanji Gongyi, "I want to go meet the returning Chinese personnel first. I'll see you later."

The Duke of Xiyuan Temple heard that He Rui was very friendly to the people, so he quickly replied: "I won't delay your work. I'll see you later."

Under the guidance of his secretary, He Rui walked straight towards the returnees. At this time, the staff had set up a stage. He Rui climbed up the steps and soon appeared in everyone's sight. At this time, even if He Rui's portrait was not

Every family in China has one, at least in every village. Family members have seen the portrait, and many people were shocked when they saw He Rui appear. They didn't expect that He Rui would actually get up in person.

"That's... Chairman He!" Someone finally exclaimed. After a moment, the cheers of 'Chairman He' began to sound. As more and more people joined in the cheers, tens of thousands of cheers resounded through the sky. Those who returned home

Although the Chinese overseas Chinese have never met He Rui, they also know that they can survive because He Rui led the Chinese army to defeat Japan. These overseas Chinese understand the personality of the Japanese. If China loses the war, even if the captured overseas Chinese are not captured

To kill, you have to shed at least a few layers of skin. So they also joined in the cheers. Some people in the front row knelt down and kowtowed directly to He Rui.

He Rui quickly jumped off the podium, helped the kneeling man up, and pulled the returned expatriate back onto the podium. At this time, the staff next to the podium also pulled up other people who wanted to kneel down, and at this time people

Everyone wanted to see He Rui, but order was barely maintained.

The person who knelt down was a middle-aged man in his thirties, who was being pulled by He Rui. He was a little trembling and followed He Rui with steps as if he was sleepwalking.

He Rui walked up to the microphone and said loudly to everyone: "Compatriots, we just rescued you now and let you suffer!"

Hearing He Rui apologize, many people were surprised and shed tears.

He Rui continued: "Although the country cannot rescue our compatriots right away, I promise my compatriots that we in China will never give up on any of our citizens! Maybe the rescue will be late, but the rescue will never fail!"

After hearing He Rui's assurance, and having personally experienced the ups and downs of being imprisoned by the Japanese, or seeing the return of relatives he thought he would never see again in this life, cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami rang out, completely drowning out He Rui's next words.
Chapter completed!