Chapter 1061: The Sun and the Moon Are Clear, Fighting Against Rebellion (First Update, Please Subscribe)
This night in Honolulu is destined to be a restless night.
Gu Jinhui was awakened by the sound of gunfire and explosions. He was nearly 50 years old and was the first Chinese to come to Hawaii. However, unlike many people who joined the Ming nationality, he never joined the Ming nationality, not because he was so loyal to the Qing Dynasty, but because he was the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
As the president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, he naturally could not become a Ming citizen.
"Master, Master, the foreigners are firing guns over at the palace!"
Soon the servant came running over to report.
It was very noisy and chaotic outside, with gunshots and explosions ringing out. Soon, another businessman from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Chen Jing, hurried to the Gu family and brought bad news.
"President Gu, something terrible has happened. The foreigners, the Americans, have rebelled. They have attacked the palace. They are rebelling..."
"What!"
The sudden news made Gu Jinhui's expression change suddenly, listening to the gunshots coming from the direction of the palace.
"Where's Ambassador Cheng? Have you called Ambassador Cheng?"
"Master, there is no sound on the phone!"
"It's the same on my end, President Gu. I think the Americans cut the phone line!"
"These damn foreign devils!"
Gu Jinhui frowned, was silent for a moment, then looked at Chen Jing and said:
"Brother Chen, as Chinese businessmen, you and I have made a living in Hawaii for decades. There is no need to say how much hardship and suffering we have endured over the years. It is only since we came here from the Ming Dynasty that we Chinese can be proud and become human beings. Seven years ago, the Americans wanted to dominate Hawaii. At that time, the Ming Dynasty sent warships to turn the tide. Today, the foreigners took advantage of the departure of our Ming Dynasty warships to rebel and intend to dominate Hawaii. In this chaotic time, whether for the country or for ourselves, we can all stand up!"
After saying this, Gu Jinhui walked into the yard. He looked at the dozens of servants and waiters in the yard and said loudly:
"Seven years ago, when the Ming Dynasty sent warships to confront the United States, the ambassador said that if Hawaii fell into the hands of the Americans, it would be a thorn in the heart of the Chinese people. Today, the foreigners want to seize Hawaii and give it to the people. Every citizen has a share of responsibility for the rise and fall of a country. Although I am not talented, I am a minister of the empire and I have received the emperor's grace. It is time to repay my service. Even if it is like an egg hitting a rock, at least the egg is being thrown out. Even if I lose my head, I must let the foreigners know that the Chinese men will never let them seize this place!"
Glancing at the dozens of servants in the courtyard, Gu Jinhui said with a smile:
"You have all followed me for many years. Once you leave this door, you may be in danger of death. Are you willing to follow me to take back Honolulu for China?"
"Master, we are Chinese in life and Chinese ghosts in death. Even if we die, we will never let the foreign devils get what they want!"
Needless to say, thanks to more than a decade of propaganda in overseas Chinese schools, the concept of China's national identity has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"President, since we are going to fight our way out, bring your gun with you!"
Chen Jing caught up with him, with a pistol on his waist, which he had carried with him when he risked his life to lead his servants out.
"The gun is for those who can use it. Gu has no use for it!"
Gu Jinhui refused directly.
"Come here, bring us our national flags, both the Ming and the Chinese ones."
"Since the foreign devils want to seize this place, let's raise the flag and let them know that we Chinese are still here in Honolulu. As long as we Chinese are here, they can forget about dominating Honolulu!"
In this way, Gu Jinhui personally held up the national flag, pushed open the door, and led the servants out of the house. When he walked on the street, the compatriots on both sides of the road were in panic. When they saw him, although his hair and beard were gray, he held the national flag in his hand, and every step he took seemed very firm and fearless.
"Look... it's our flag!"
The national flag means power!
Amid the panic brought by the sounds of gunfire and explosions, in this state of anxiety, people saw the national flag, whether it was that of the Ming Empire or that of the Chinese Empire, which surprisingly eased the panic in everyone's hearts.
"My fellow countrymen, the foreign devils are attacking and want to dominate Honolulu. Please follow me to take back Honolulu!"
“My fellow countrymen, we must not let the foreigners take away Honolulu!”
The shouting on the street reached the house. Han Cheng, who was only fourteen years old, had just taken the gun off the wall. He wanted to go out, but was stopped by his father Han Jiawang.
"Agang, you are my only son, you can't..."
"Dad, if we let the foreigners occupy Honolulu, we will have to endure their bullying just like before!"
Han Chenggang broke free from his father's hand and ran out.
"Wait for me, kid, wait for me..."
Han Jiawang picked up another Spiegel rifle and chased after his son.
Soon the streets were crowded with people, some wearing Ma褂, some wearing Ming服, and many teenagers wearing white short-sleeved shirts - these teenagers were all students from the Overseas Chinese School in Honolulu. Compared to their parents, their young faces were excited but fearless.
Gu Jinhui, who was in front of the crowd, raised his hand high, looked around and stopped moving, then shouted:
"Tonight, although we are common people, we must defend Honolulu for China and never let the foreigners take Honolulu away!"
"Never let foreigners take away Honolulu!"
The sound echoed in the night sky of Honolulu. Although it was still late at night, under the shining of the stars and the moon, thousands of Chinese people walked out of the Chinatown district of Honolulu. Among them were old people, young people, some holding knives, some holding guns, and even many women...
They have different identities, there are businessmen, shop assistants, rich people, poor people, and even their nationalities are different. Among them, there are people from the Ming Dynasty and some from China, but their common identity is that they are Chinese. They are brothers, they have the same blood, they are connected by flesh and blood, and there is no difference between them.
There was only one thought left in all of their minds - to defend Honolulu for China!
When Gu Jinhui led thousands of overseas Chinese and rushed towards the royal palace in a mighty procession, Guan Shaobai followed in front and recorded the scene truthfully with a movie camera. With the help of flashlights and car headlights, he could see the passionate expressions of his compatriots.
The lights from the flashlights and headlights merged into a river of light in the darkness, rushing along the street in one direction. They walked and shouted.
Their shouts echoed in the night sky and soon reached the ears of other people in the residential area, whether they were the indigenous people or the Americans. They had previously hidden from the gunfire and explosions, but now the shouts were clearly heard by all of them. Many of them could speak a few words of Chinese, and they heard the shouts in the air.
"Defend the island and the house!"
"Fight the rebellion in obedience to Heaven!"
(End of this chapter)
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