Text Chapter 42

“…… As soon as the guns of your war of resistance were fired, men, women and children at home and abroad felt a sigh of relief, and hundreds of millions of compatriots supported you and supported you......"

Yisheng looked ahead, the gentle and strong woman in the cold wind, her voice, every word seemed to carry an incomparably powerful force, overshadowing the howling north wind around her and the never-ending sound of bullets and guns.

Next to Yisheng stood another outstanding lady in this country, who had once certified her marriage to Bo Yuzheng, and there was no shortage of contacts with her, so she has always been kind to her.

Mrs. Liao looked at Mrs. Sun, who was speaking to the soldiers in front, and smiled, "The soldiers in front are resisting Japan and defending the territory, we should also do what we can, Qingling said that he wanted to go to the front line to comfort the sergeants, I agree, and thought that you may also be in Shanghai, so I asked someone to find your address, and more people are always more encouraging to them......

As she was talking, Mrs. Sun's speech in front of her was just finished, and thunderous applause rang out, and she walked towards them, and Mrs. Liao stepped forward.

Mrs. Sun walked up to Yisheng and said gently, "In a while, you can also go up and talk to them." ”

Although Yisheng is not stage frightened, she feels that with her qualifications and age, how can she be compared with these two ladies, not to mention that even her husband does not openly come forward to direct this war, then she can't do such a flamboyant thing, so she shook her head and politely excused herself.

Mrs. Sun smiled and said as if she understood what she was thinking: "It doesn't matter, there are no reporters here, you are the wife of General Bo, and what you say to them can convince and encourage them more than anyone else." ”

It was just a short speech to encourage the morale of the army, but the emotion was really passionate, and there was no need for a long speech, so in the same eager applause, Mrs. Liao also finished her speech, and Mrs. Sun smiled at Yisheng, "Go ahead." ”

Her smile contained encouragement and expectation, so Yisheng didn't force excuse herself, and walked to the front step by step, looking at the simple and eager eyes of the soldiers, the red faces and the white breath exhaled, saying that she was not excited or nervous at all, it was impossible.

Although she has seen many big scenes with Bo Yuzheng, most of them are in peacetime, most of them are social occasions, and it is the first time in her life to face this situation.

"Soldiers," she said with a deep breath, then smiled and spoke slowly, "my home is in Shanghai, and I was scared when the first shots rang out on the night of the war. When I came here in a car, I was scared to hear the sound of the cannon getting closer and closer. But now, looking at you, I don't feel scared at all, there are so many soldiers, working together, defying life and death, guarding Shanghai, guarding our country, how can the Japanese be able to fight in? What else do I have to be afraid of?"

She knew in her heart that she was too young and too young, and if she was like Mrs. Sun and Liao who said the great truth of saving the country and trying to survive, I was afraid that it would be difficult to convince the public, so she chose such an easy and sincere way of speaking.

The officers and soldiers in the audience seemed to have some kind of pride in their eyes slowly ignited, in addition to fighting for the country, they were also protecting thousands of delicate and beautiful fellow women like the lady in front of them.

"My husband, he is also among you, I can't see him, but I know that he is protecting me, protecting the city, protecting our country with his actions, just like you!"

In fact, when she came, she was so eager to see him, even if it was just to look at him in secret, without saying a word.

However, although they arrived in the war zone, they only entered the second line, and they told her that the front line was tight, and her husband was rushing to the front to direct the battle.

Her gaze slowly moved to the sky, and the figure that made her concerned and attached seemed to appear in front of her, standing like a mountain, calm and resolute.

When she spoke again, her voice choked slightly, but she still smiled, and finished the last sentence, "I believe in him as much as I believe in you." I am waiting for him to come home, just as your wives and sisters are waiting for you to come home! I am sure that you will win this war! Just as I believe that the day of triumphant reunion will not be too far away!"

The thunderous applause suddenly rang out, and it lasted for a long time, and every soldier present had a look of agitation and pride surging on their faces, and they heard too much of the arguments of "what is the suffice plan for success or failure? What is the sufficiency of life and death? Saving the country and protecting the species, fulfilling one's responsibilities and resisting humiliation, and fighting to the death against the Japanese slaves," although everyone has the determination to kill themselves and serve the country with blood, they are always too tragic, and they cannot help but cast a few gloomy and negative shadows in their hearts.

But now, there was such a beautiful and noble woman who came to them and told them that she trusted them to guard her, because because they were no longer afraid, and they were all young warriors, and all were hot-blooded men, how could they not be aroused with pride?

Besides, when she thought again, her husband was General Bo, and he was also fighting on the battlefield at the moment, leading them to fight the enemy together, so in this excitement, I added a little more admiration and emotion, and I couldn't help but have more confidence in the general and this war.

"Thank you to the three ladies for coming to the front line to give instructions, all my officers and men will do their best to fight against the Japanese and defend Shanghai to the death!" Commander Dai of the Songhu Garrison Command said solemnly on behalf of all the sergeants.

And when those soldiers heard the commander's words, they also shouted uncontrollably.

All of a sudden, the oath of "swearing to defend Shanghai" resounded over the ten-mile ocean.

Yisheng stood beside the two ladies, Sun and Liao, and for a while, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

After a short speech, she followed the two ladies, accompanied by Commander Dai, to go deep into the soldiers to offer condolences and visit the wounded.

The conditions under which the soldiers fought were far worse than they had imagined, and Mrs. Sun could not help but feel anxious when she saw that the stretchers of the wounded officers and soldiers were placed on the streets of winter like this, and at the harsh winter months, but the officers and men were only wearing thin single clothes, and asked: "What is going on? How can the soldiers go to the front when they are all sick with frost?"

Commander Dai, who accompanied him, said in a sad tone, "Madam, the 19th Route Army has not received military pay from the Ministry of Military Affairs for eight months, and we really have no choice. ”

Mrs. Sun was silent for a long time, and said slowly: "Don't worry, the way is what people think, there will always be a way." ”

On the return car, Mrs. Sun's accompanying secretary asked, "Madam, do you want to call the Ministry of Military Affairs when you go back?"

Mrs. Sun frowned slightly, shook her head and said: "The Ministry of Military Affairs is now controlled by those people, and it is related to the war salary, even if I go to the phone, they are mostly perfunctory and will not really listen to me." ”

The secretary sighed and stopped talking, and there was silence in the carriage.

"Ma'am. ”

Mrs. Sun turned her head, but it was Yisheng beside her who was calling her, the young woman's beautiful face had a somewhat keen and firm look on it, and she said to her word by word, "Madam, your words may not be counted in the Ministry of Military Affairs, but their influence in all walks of life and in the hearts of the people is immeasurable. If you mobilize the masses with the influence of you and Mrs. Liao, you don't have to wait for the Ministry of Military Affairs to save you, I believe that every Shanghainese is willing to contribute to the soldiers who defend this city. ”