In 1904, Qiu Jin went to Japan alone, overlooking the sea and the sky, and wrote a poem full of passion: "The woman in the clouds is not a hero, and she rides the wind alone to the east." From there, she took a decisive step in her life.

In 1905, Qiu Jin left for Tokyo and returned to China, ending her study abroad career for more than a year. During this year, Qiu Jin received a capitalist cultural education, made a large number of revolutionary comrades, joined the League, and has grown from a simple woman with the spirit of resisting feudal forces and caring about the fate of the motherland to a revolutionary.

The circumstances of life are so unpredictable. Originally, after Qiu Jin failed to raise funds to run a school in Shanghai, she first went to Nanxun Girls' School to teach, and then at the invitation of Xu Xilin, she joined the Restoration Society and presided over the Datong School until she died a few years later. However, due to the Wanning Uprising launched by the Revival Society in Qiongzhou, the revolutionary atmosphere was high, and because of other coincidences, Qiu Jin actually found the revolutionary army and found the entrance to the Revival Society. Coincidentally, she met an acquaintance and got a stepping stone to the Renaissance Society.

"Ms. Qiu, don't blame, the war is tense, and it is the proper intention to prevent secret agents and traitors in the Qing court." Ge Zhichu led Qiu Jin to an office and stretched out his hand to ask, "This is the registration office, those who come to join the revolutionary army must go through this procedure first, and it should be very smooth with me as the introducer, but this procedure cannot be omitted." ”

Qiu Jin is still a little confused, from the strict investigation of the conflict at the city gate, to the recognition and guidance of acquaintances, as if she was in a dream. But looking at Ge Zhichu's neat military uniform and majestic demeanor, he sighed in his heart that creation made people. An unknown young man among the students studying in Japan was already an officer in the revolutionary army, and he was really fighting for the revolution. What about yourself? But almost no revolutionary work has been accomplished, let alone any revolutionary achievements.

If you want to talk about acquaintances, Ge Zhichu knew Qiu Jin, but Qiu Jin had no impression of him. In Japan, Qiu Jin is a very active figure, often participating in international student conferences and Zhejiang and Hunan hometown associations, giving speeches on the stage to save the country and women's rights, and is widely praised by Chinese students. And Ge Zhichu was one of the listeners at that time. I have great admiration for Qiu Jin.

A figure who is so well-known among students in Japan that he almost becomes an idolizer; A young man who goes unnoticed among thousands of international students. Now it is a very different situation, a very different mood.

"Qiu Jingxiong? A very ambitious name. "The clerk in the registry office is very young, but he doesn't know Qiu Jin's name. After expressing a little surprise because a woman came to vote, she carefully registered for Qiu Jin.

"What's your specialty?" The young clerk asked.

Qiu Jin was stunned. She probably hadn't thought about it before, and she hadn't realized what she could do in the revolutionary army. Knowledgeable, can compose poems, propaganda speeches. Advocating for women's rights...... All of this seems useless in the revolutionary army, right? The specialty that people say should be to carry a gun to fight, ride a horse to kill, or save the wounded......

"Military?"

"Medicine?"

"Care?"

The clerk asked step by step, not meaning to embarrass Qiu Jin, but as if he was reminding him kindly.

"Ms. Qiu is extremely knowledgeable, and she has an impassioned revolutionary spirit." Ge Zhichu said with a smile on the side: "Dare to spare yourself in such a dangerous situation? Willing to sacrifice his life. With 100,000 skull blood, we must try our best to save the world. Can you write such verses? Even if you make a paperwork, it won't be worse than you. ”

"That's great, playing this pole all day long. I've been annoyed for a long time. The clerk laughed, and wrote with a brush, but he didn't know what he wrote, and complained in his mouth: "I'm no worse than anyone else in military training, but if you want me to do this job, I'm suffocated to death." ”

Qiu Jin smiled, the simplicity of this young man, the enthusiasm for this young man, and the bravery and passion that he was eager to participate in the battle.

After the registration was completed, the clerk gave Qiu Jin a armband with a number printed on it. There was also a booklet, and asked Qiu Jin to report to the propaganda office. Qiu Jin didn't know that this was already a special care, because of Ge Zhichu's recommendation. and Qiu Jin's knowledge, only to skip the stage of learning and investigation.

"By wearing this armband, you are already a member of the revolutionary army." Ge Zhichu led Qiu Jin to the propaganda office, and explained as he walked: "Although it is not yet a combat unit, the revolution has a division of labor, and there is no high or low level in revolutionary work. That pamphlet had army discipline and revolutionary slogans. You have to study it carefully to know why and how to make a revolution. ”

"You're a member of the Renaissance Society, aren't you?" Qiu Jin stared at Ge Zhichu and asked, "Is it only by joining the Revival Society that you can take on more important tasks in the revolutionary army?" Will it be given a more important mission? ”

Ge Zhichu pondered for a moment and said, "How much do you know about revival?" There is a branch in Tokyo, Japan, why didn't you join? I can understand your eagerness, but the revolution of our revival society is not as simple as you think. I hope that you will be able to calm down and observe for a while, and study for a while, and if you really understand our purpose by then, and are willing to obey the organizational discipline and be willing to sacrifice your life for the revolution, I can act as an introducer, and I ask the Council to absorb and accept you. ”

Qiu Jin finally realized that the Revival Society was tightly organized, which was very different from the casual expansion of the Alliance. At the same time, she also understands that the development method of the Revival Society is to introduce people, and the Revival Society will inspect and choose you.

"I'll lend you this book first." Ge Zhichu took out a half-new book from his coat pocket, "This is the revolutionary ideology and theory of Mr. Song, the leader of our Revival Association, which has just been distributed, and it is extremely useful to read. The revolutionary theories and methods that are now in vogue are shallow in comparison. ”

Qiu Jin took it and looked at the cover, "On China's Revolution", and several very imposing big characters came into view.

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The purpose of hype and packaging is to make the great revolutionaries shine, attract admiration and followers, and occupy the commanding heights of the revolution.

And just like during the American Revolution, almost everyone had a copy of Thomas? Paine's "Common Sense" and the Revival Society also often printed pamphlets propagating the revolution, expounding revolutionary theories, pointing out the direction of the revolution, and establishing the authority of the leader. In the people, this has the potential to be a great force of enlightenment, causing a great change in people's hearts; Within the Revolutionary Army and the Revival Association, they encouraged their fighting spirit and unified their understanding.

Language is easy to understand, and the problems are common but confusing for many people. In addition to mocking the mediocrity of the monarchy and attacking the absurdity of the hereditary system in impassioned and sonorous, clear and wise language, he also described the ideal republican form of government.

What is Republic? Why Republic? What are the countries in the world that have adopted a republican system? What are the difficulties in implementing a republic in China?

Why the revolution? How to revolution? What does the revolution want to change? What are the strategies of the revolution? When will the revolution succeed?

Many revolutionaries only stopped at changing the dynasty and overthrowing the emperor, and some revolutionaries believed that as long as the Han family was restored, the revolution would be successful.

Since ancient times, the world's best things have not been born out of thin air. Relatives and friends must have people who reflect each other, leading and guiding them on the road of revolution. Under the oil lamp, Qiu Jin finally calmed down and studied. Being in a real revolutionary environment, I put aside the impetuousness and enthusiasm of international students in Tokyo. Thinking and judging calmly is undoubtedly a major turning point in her life.

"Within ten years, or even less, the revolution will succeed and the republic will be established! Be generous in the face of life and death choices. Dedicating loyalty to the altar of the nation is the mission entrusted to us by the times and our glory. Gentlemen, work hard, work hard! Struggle, struggle! ”

Qiu Jin pushed the case, sharpened a sword for ten years, and achieved great success in ten years, how arrogant it is to be able to make this judgment with confidence. How exciting.

Well, ten years, or even less, is it not worth joining and following such a strong and confident group to witness a moment in history and the glory of the success of the revolution.

In the late Qing Dynasty, there were too many people who went to me and destroyed me to become self-fulfilling, such as Wang Guowei who sank into the Summer Palace, such as Qiu Jin who played songs with a horizontal knife, and Xu Xilin who sacrificed his life for righteousness, this pursuit is simple. Their quest is closer to the original principle of righteousness.

But they also need a guiding light, and they need to constantly strengthen themselves and fulfill their unremitting pursuit of ideals with firm revolutionary beliefs. And in terms of change and guidance, the actual results of practice are more effective than the grand and wonderful theories.

The revolutionary army was undefeated in Qiongzhou. It attracted not only Qiu Jin, but also many well-known and unknown revolutionaries to join the battle that they considered to be the most revolutionary.

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Within ten years, or even less.

Such a bold assertion was not confined to the pamphlets within the Revival Society, but was coming from the mouth of the great revolutionary Song Fuhua. With impassioned momentum, it is announced to the world.

Song Jiaoren, well, now it is the more imposing Song Fuhua, the meaning of reviving China. He was already talented, ambitious, and extraordinary, and with the solid backing of the Renaissance Society, he brought his talents to full play on the stage provided by history.

After a revolutionary frenzy in Tokyo, the great revolutionary Song Fuhua began a tour of propaganda and fundraising. The reason for the bold assertion and the timetable for the success of the revolution had a lot to do with fundraising.

The revolution is great, but it is necessary to realize the great ideal - "it is impossible to do without money". Although there is Chen Wenqiang's financial support behind the scenes, there is not too much money, and the Renaissance Association has also adopted advanced fund-raising methods, taking the road of "overseas listing", competing with the royalists for the power of overseas clubs, and launching a "fund-raising competition".

This also has something in common with Chen Wenqiang's attraction of overseas capital to invest in shares and the establishment of industries, that is, they are all "venture capital" in nature. But the stakes are even greater, and investing in the revolution is betting on the political game, and God knows who wins and who loses.

Therefore, most of the targets of revolutionary fund-raising are overseas Chinese who are concerned about the motherland and dissatisfied with the incompetent imperial court. For this group, and considering that most of the overseas Chinese belong to Hongmen, in addition to inspiring and motivating their patriotism, there should be another policy to enhance their attractiveness.

The "Letter to All the Hongmen People" was thus born, and in the newspapers and media in the South Seas, in the Americas, in Europe, and in China, the suggestions of the great revolutionaries and their promises for the future were published. Song Fuhua hoped that Hongmen could be transformed into a party, rewrite its constitution, and become a regular organization with the characteristics of the new era, which is revolutionary and progressive; At the same time, Song Fuhua also promised that after the success of the revolution and the establishment of the Republic of China, he would register and file a case in China for Hongmen according to the situation of Hongmen's reform of the party and the size of his contribution to the revolution, and invite his party to participate in the administration and discussion of state affairs.

From secrecy to openness, from being suppressed and controlled to legally participating in politics, this is undoubtedly a great temptation for Hongmen people. But how to transform the old-style party into a modern legal political organization? Song Fuhua apparently did not study deeply, but only pointed out the general direction: abiding by the law, educating members, vocational training, and setting up social livelihood projects to settle unemployed party members......

Still, the promises of the revolutionaries will thrill the hearts of the Hongmen people. Moreover, the revolutionary fund-raising is not a free donation, and the Renaissance Association has already set a charter: the recovering bonds are divided into two denominations: 50 yuan and 100 yuan, and the interest rate for 10 years is 30 percent, which will be deducted in advance when purchased; After the expiration of 10 years, the holder shall withdraw cash from the revolutionary government or other overseas agents; Those who have 100 yuan will be credited with merit once, and those who have 1,000 yuan will be credited with great merit once, and after the establishment of the Republic of China, they will be awarded certificates and medals to show their merits; Those who purchase more than 10,000 yuan will be awarded the plaque of "Revolutionary Righteous Soldier", whose name will be included in the postscript of "History of the Chinese Revolution"; If an organization purchases more than 100,000 yuan, the Renaissance Association can send someone to assist it in changing the party, and can pre-register and pre-file the case, and after the establishment of the Republic of China, it will be a registered and legal political organization......

Good guys, it's called fundraising, but in fact, the revival is just borrowing money, repaying the principal and rebates, and just saving the money for ten years. Moreover, the interest is deducted in advance, that is, to buy a 100 yuan bond, it only costs 70 yuan; Then, after the success of the revolution, there will be meritorious service and commendation, and there will be a chance to leave a name in history. As for the party, the revival will help you reorganize, and after you are qualified, you will register and file a case in advance, and when the Republic of China is established, it will automatically be legal, and you don't have to worry that the revival will go back on your word, and you don't have to talk about it.

One step first, eat all over the world. This advertising phrase of later generations is also applicable to the situation at that time, the revolution at that time.

The Revival Society was the first to be founded, the first to develop in Nanyang, the first to maintain the group with strict organization and discipline, the first to launch successful assassinations and uprisings, and the first to formulate a fundraising charter that satisfies all parties. In addition, it is the first to absorb talents from all walks of life, the first to have economic backing, and the first to have Chen Wenqiang's strong help...... The bull's ear of the revolution has undoubtedly been in the hands of the Revival Society.

History is changing, and so are the fates and life paths of countless people, and although the League claims to unify all families, it has fallen behind the Revival Society and is struggling to catch up. Not to mention that many revolutionaries in history who should have joined the League have already been recruited by the Renaissance Association and are working hard for the revolutionary cause of the Renaissance Society.

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