Chapter 129 Changes in the situation, fundraising competition
In 1904, Qiu Jin went to Japan alone, looked into the sea and sky, and wrote a poem full of passion: "A woman in the clouds is not a hero, she rides the wind to the east alone." From then on, she took a decisive step in her life.
In 1905, Qiu Jin left from Tokyo and returned to China, ending more than a year of overseas study. During this year, Qiu Jin received capitalist cultural education, made friends with a large number of revolutionary comrades, and joined the Tongmenghui. He has grown from a simple woman who has the spirit of resisting feudal forces and caring about the fate of the motherland to a revolutionary.
The situation in life is so unpredictable. In history, after Qiu Jin failed to raise funds in Shanghai, he first went to Nanxun Girls' School to teach, and then joined the Resurrection Association at the request of Xu Xilin and presided over the Datong Academy until he died several years later. However, because the Resurrection Association launched the Wanning Uprising in Qiongzhou, the revolutionary atmosphere was high, and by other coincidences, Qiu Jin actually found the revolutionary army and found the entrance to the Resurrection Association. What's more coincidental is that she met an acquaintance and got the stepping stone for the Resurrection Association.
"Ms. Qiu, don't blame me. The war is tense. It is appropriate to prevent the Qing Dynasty's spies and traitors." Ge Zhichu led Qiu Jin to an office and reached out to invite him. "This is the registration office. Those who come to join the Revolutionary Army must go through this procedure first. With me as the introducer, it should be very smooth, but this procedure cannot be omitted."
Qiu Jin is still a little confused. From the strict investigation of conflicts at the city gate to the recognition and guidance of acquaintances, he seemed to be dreaming. But looking at Ge Zhichu's neat military uniform and majestic expression, he sighed in his heart that fate was fascinating. An unknown young man among Japanese students was already an officer in the revolutionary army, and he was actually fighting for the battlefield for the revolution. Where is himself? He had hardly done any revolutionary work, let alone any revolutionary achievements.
If you want to talk about acquaintances, Ge Zhichu recognized Qiu Jin, but Qiu Jin had no impression of him. In Japan, Qiu Jin was a very active person. He often participated in international student conferences and gathered in Zhejiang and Hunan fellow villagers, took the stage to speak on the principles of revolutionary saving the country and feminism, and was widely praised by Chinese students. Ge Zhichu was one of the listeners at that time and admired Qiu Jin very much.
A very well-known student in Japan, almost becoming an idolized figure; a young man who has no attention among thousands of international students, is now in a very different situation and a different mood.
"Qiu Jingxiong? A very ambitious name." The document in the registration office was very young. However, he did not recognize Qiu Jin's name. After expressing a little surprise when a woman came to vote, he carefully and meticulously registered Qiu Jin.
"What are your specialties?" asked the young clerk.
Qiu Jin was stunned. She might have never thought about this before, and she didn't realize what she could do in the revolutionary army? She was knowledgeable, could write poems, promote speeches, and advocate feminism... These seem to be useless in the revolutionary army, right? What people talk about should be to carry guns and fight, ride horses to rush, or save lives and help the wounded...
"military?"
"medicine?"
“Care?”
The documents were asked step by step, but they did not mean to embarrass Qiu Jin, but rather to remind him in kindness.
"Ms. Qiu has a very good knowledge and a passionate revolutionary spirit." Ge Zhichu said with a smile: "How dare you cherish your life in danger? I am willing to sacrifice my life. If you try to save 100,000 heads of blood, you must save the power of the universe. Can you write such a poem? Even if you are a clerk, you will not be worse than you."
"That's great. I'm always annoyed." The clerk laughed and wrote with his pen. He didn't know what he was writing. He even complained: "I'm not worse than anyone else in military training. I insisted that I do this job, and I'm so bored."
Qiu Jin smiled. He was so proud of the young man, and his enthusiasm for the young man. He was even more so because of his courage and passion for joining the battle.
After the registration was completed, the document gave Qiu Jin a number printed armband and a booklet, and asked Qiu Jin to report to the publicity office. Qiu Jin didn't know that this was a special care. It was because of Ge Zhichu's recommendation and Qiu Jin's knowledge that he skipped the stage of study and investigation.
"Wearing this armband means 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 a combat force, there is division of labor in the revolution, and there is no high or low level in revolutionary work. The booklet contains military discipline and revolutionary slogans. You must study it carefully and know why you want to revolution and how to revolution."
"Are you a member of the Revival Society?" Qiu Jin stared at Ge Zhichu and asked: "Can you only join the Revival Society take on more important tasks in the Revolutionary Army? Only by joining the Revival Society can you 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 urgency, but the revolution of our Revival Society is not as simple as you think. I hope you can calm down and observe for a while and learn for a while. If you really understand our purpose, are willing to obey organizational discipline, and are willing to sacrifice yourself for the revolution, I can act as an introducer, please accept you."
Qiu Jin finally realized that the organization of the Revival Society was very strict, which was very different from the random expansion of the Tongmenghui. At the same time, she also understood that the development method of the Revival Society was the introducer, and the Revival Society inspected and selected you.
"I will read this book first." Ge Zhichu took out a half-new book from his pocket. "This is the ideological and theoretical theory of revolution by Mr. Song, the leader of our Revival Society, who has just been published for a while, and it is very helpful to read it. The popular revolutionary theories and methods now seem shallow compared to it."
Qiu Jin took it and looked at the cover. "On the Revolution of China", several extremely powerful words came into view.
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The hype is packaged to make the revolutionaries shine, attract admiration, follow, and occupy the commanding heights of the revolution.
Just like during the American War of Independence, almost everyone has a copy of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", the Revival Society often prints pamphlets that promote revolution, explain revolutionary theories, point out the direction of the revolution, and establishes leadership authority. This may become a huge enlightenment force among the people. It caused a great change in people's hearts; within the Revolutionary Army and the Revival Society, fighting spirit is inspiring and understanding is unified.
Language is easy to understand. The problems are common but confusing for many people. In addition to using passionate, sonorous, clear and wise language to mock the foolishness of the monarchy and criticize the absurdity of the hereditary system, it also describes the ideal republic system for people.
What is a republic? Why do we need a republic? What are the countries in the world that adopt a republic system? What are the difficulties in China's implementation of a republic?
Why do we need a revolution? How to revolution? What should revolution change? What are the strategies of revolution? When will the revolution succeed?
These problems that seemed extremely ordinary to later generations were almost completely and clearly explained at that time. Many people shouted that revolutionaries were just staying at changing dynasties and overthrowing the emperor. Some revolutionaries even believed that as long as the Han Dynasty was restored, the revolution would be successful.
Since ancient times, heroic things in the world have not emerged, and relatives and friends must have those who reflect each other. They will drive and guide them on the road of revolution. Under the oil lamp, Qiu Jin finally calmed down to study. She was in a real revolutionary environment. Putting aside the impetuousness and enthusiasm among international students in Tokyo, thinking and judgment calmly is undoubtedly a major turning point in her life.
"In ten years, or even shorter, the revolution will succeed, and the republic will be established! Facing the choice between life and death generously and dedicating loyalty to the national altar, this is the mission and glory given to us by the times. You guys, work hard, work harder! Fight again, struggle again!"
Qiu Jin pushed the case forward and sharpened his sword for ten years. After ten years of great success, he was able to make this conclusion with confidence. How bold and passionate.
Well, ten years, or even shorter, isn’t such a strong and confident group worth joining and following, witnessing the moment of history, and witnessing the glory of revolution success?
In the late Qing Dynasty, there were too many people who went to me and destroyed me and fulfilled themselves. For example, Wang Guowei, who was in the Summer Palace, Qiu Jin, who sang with a sword and a sing, and Xu Xilin, who sacrificed his life for righteousness, this pursuit was simple, and their pursuit was closer to the origin of righteousness.
But they also need a guiding light, and they need to constantly strengthen themselves and use firm revolutionary beliefs to complete their unremitting ideal pursuits. In terms of change and guidance, their practical achievements are more effective than grand and wonderful theories.
The revolutionary army was undefeated in Qiongzhou, attracting not only Qiu Jin, but also many well-known and unknown revolutionaries who devoted themselves to the battle they believed to be the most revolutionary.
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Within ten years, or even less time.
Such a bold and arrogant statement was not limited to the booklets within the Revival Society, but was spreading it to the world with passionate momentum from the mouth of the great revolutionary Song Fuhua.
Song Jiaoren, well, now the more imposing Song Fuhua, who is the meaning of reviving China. He is talented, ambitious, and extraordinary. With the solid support of the Revival Society, he has also fully demonstrated his talents on the stage provided by history.
After a revolutionary craze started in Tokyo, the great revolutionary Song Fuhua began his tour propaganda and fundraising journey. The reason why he boldly made unprecedented judgments and set a timetable for the success of the revolution was closely related to fundraising.
Revolution is great, but to realize the great ideal - "no money is absolutely impossible." Although Chen Wenqiang has supported behind the scenes, there is not much money. The Revival Society has also adopted advanced fundraising methods, taking the "overseas listing" approach, competing with the Royalist Party for overseas party forces and carrying out "funding competitions".
This has something in common with Chen Wenqiang attracting overseas funds to invest and establishing an industry, that is, both are "VCs". But the risk of the revolution is greater. Investment revolution is to place bets for political games, and whoever wins and loses will know.
Therefore, the targets of revolutionary financing are mostly overseas Chinese who care about the motherland and are dissatisfied with the incompetent court. For this group, and considering that most overseas Chinese belong to the Hong family, in addition to inspiring and inspiring their patriotism, there must also be other policies to enhance their attractiveness.
"Letter to All Hongmen Persons" came into being, in Southeast Asia, America, Europe, and China, newspapers and media published the suggestions and commitments of the revolutionaries and their future. Song Fuhua hoped that the Hongmen could be changed into a party, reorganized the constitution, and became a formal group with the characteristics of the new era, which was revolutionary and progressive. At the same time, Song Fuhua also promised that after the establishment of the Republic of China, the Hongmen Party would register and file a case for him in China, and invited his party to participate in politics and policy discussions.
From secret to public, from being suppressed and regulated to legal participation in politics and policy, this is undoubtedly a great temptation for the Hongmen people. But how to transform the old-style association into a modern and legal political organization? Song Fuhua obviously did not study it deeply, but only pointed out the general direction: abide by laws and regulations, educate members, vocational training, and establish social livelihoods to resettle members of the unemployed association...
Despite this, the promises of the Great Revolutionaries will still make the Hongmen people excited. Moreover, the revolutionary fundraising is not a waste of money. The Revival Association has already established a charter: the liberation bonds are divided into fifty yuan, one hundred yuan in denominations, and the interest in ten years is 30%, and the purchase is deducted in advance; the holder of the coupon will receive cash from the revolutionary government or other overseas agencies after the expiration of the ten-year period; those who holders will record their merits once, and those who have a thousand yuan will receive great merits once, and those who have a certificate and medal will be awarded after the founding of the Republic of China to show their merits; those who have purchased more than 100,000 yuan will be awarded the plaque of "Revolutionary righteous men", and their title will be included in the afterword of the History of the Chinese Revolution; those who have purchased more than 100,000 yuan will be sent to assist in the party reform, and the Revival Association can send people to assist in the party reform matters, and pre-register the case. After the establishment of the Republic of China, a legal political group will be registered...
Good guy, called fundraising, actually, the Revival Society is just borrowing money and reimbursement, but it’s just saving the money for ten years. Besides, the interest is deducted in advance, that is, buying a bond of 100 yuan, which only costs 70 yuan; then, after the revolution is successful, you have to remember merits and commend it, and there is also the opportunity to keep your name in history. As for the Party, the Revival Society can help you reorganize, and after passing the qualification, it will be registered and filed in advance. When the Republic of China is established, it will be automatically legal. No need to worry that Revival will go back on its word and will not forget it.
One step ahead and eat all over the world. This advertising term from later generations also applies to the situation and the revolution at that time.
The Revival Association was the first to be established, developed in Nanyang, and maintained the group with strict organization and strict discipline. It was the first to launch a successful assassination and uprising, and the first to formulate a fundraising charter that satisfies all parties. In addition, it was the first to absorb talents from all parties, and it was the first to have economic backing, and it was the first to have the strong support of Chen Wenqiang... The revolutionary Niu Er is undoubtedly held by the hands of the Revival Association.
History is changing, and the fate and life paths of countless people are also changing. Although the Tongmenghui claims to be united with various schools, it has fallen behind the Revival Society and has struggled hard to catch up with it. Not to mention that many revolutionary patriots in history who should have joined the Tongmenghui have been recruited for the Revival Society and are working hard for the revolutionary cause of the Revival Society.
Chapter completed!