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Vietnam, Lao Cai.

In northern Vietnam, the heat gradually subsides in autumn. It is said that there are no four seasons in the subtropics, only summer and autumn. When autumn comes, the entire old street changes suddenly. As a Vietnamese city close to China, Lao Cai has also achieved great development in recent years.

As the northernmost city in Vietnam, Lao Cai has extremely close ties with China, not official, but private.

The number of Chinese in the entire Old Street is more than three-quarters. Many Chinese in Old Street who have lived here since the Ming and Qing Dynasties seem to have been away from their motherland for many years. In fact, this is not the case, because in their hearts, this piece of land cannot be discussed.

When traveling to foreign lands, even the concept of national borders does not exist in their minds.[

Chinese is spoken here, there are private schools here, there are ancestral halls here, there are ancestral temples here, and the same big festivals as in China are celebrated here.

On the so-called Sino-Vietnamese border, these residents seem to live in Vietnam, but they never regard themselves as Vietnamese. They cross a mountain, cross a river, and climb a mountain col, and they are their relatives living in China.

Although they live in Vietnam, whether it is intermarriage or daily exchanges, they are not considered foreign countries. During the busy farming season, people living in China may go over the mountains to help their Chinese relatives in Vietnam to work during the New Year.

During the festival, Chinese people on the old street in Vietnam may also visit their relatives’ houses in China across the street via a mountain road less than a few minutes away.

At that time, the Vietnamese tried to drive them away, but they were beaten to death with swords, guns and sickles. However, they obtained the actual right to live in the country and after obtaining the land, they became the most hard-working and simple Chinese people.

Once upon a time, the French came. They brought foreign guns and cannons and pointed their guns at the Chinese people in the old streets. They wanted to harass them and make them obey the orders of the colonial government.

So, these Chinese picked up the sickles and hammers at home, polished the butcher knives for killing pigs, and armed themselves with weapons capable of killing people, they chose to retreat into the ravine, and captured the hideout with the French rifle team.

They told the French: "My ancestors have lived here. You idiots, you have only been here three or five months, and you want to drive us away. Then you have to ask the knife in your hand if you will agree. I think back then, my ancestors

But I have killed your grandparents with Marshal Feng."

Over time, the French, who were overwhelmed by the harassment, finally acquiesced to the living situation on the Sino-Vietnamese border. For this kind of rib area with no resources and no minerals, the French chose to give in. So, when Vietnam, which was suppressed by the Chinese,

Just when people saw a little bit of hope, they immediately despaired again. The Chinese, no, I should say the Chinese, they still live freely here. The so-called Sino-Vietnamese border drawn by the French,

It simply cannot stop them from seeking survival and land.

The Vietnamese climbed over the mountains and went to China in the north. Except for women, it was difficult to move. However, the Chinese were able to take root in the old streets and even other places in large numbers.

This is the racial gap.

After the founding of the Republic, domestic changes continued day by day. Many Chinese living in Lao Cai also considered returning to China. However, even if the Republic announced a temporary special Chinese policy, these special groups of Chinese could stay nearby.

When they returned to China and then resettled in the country according to corresponding policies, they hesitated again.

"The huge land and acres of gardens were only developed over a hundred years ago. Once we leave, the Vietnamese monkeys will get an advantage. They are reluctant to leave."

This is the sentiment of most Chinese people in Lao Cai. Everyone wants to go back to their true hometown. Even if Lao Cai is "Chinese territory" and their "homeland" in their eyes, they still hope to go back. But, on a large scale

Migration is never that easy.

As a result, the Chinese in Lao Cai, like the Chinese throughout the China-Vietnam and China-Myanmar borders, began to rely on their Chinese identity to facilitate entry and exit of the Republic's borders. Due to their language and ethnic advantages, it was easier for them than the Vietnamese natives to purchase goods from the country and then bring them with them.

Go back to Lao Cai, sell them, and when you have money, you can buy wood, grass and agricultural products, etc. from the local area and transport them back to China to sell.

Some Chinese even simply cross the virtual border and return to work in China. The domestic construction is booming. Not only the coastal areas in southern Guangxi are developed, but also the Guangxi River Estuary, which is close to the old street, has many job opportunities.

In accordance with the policy, the local government in Hekou treated these Chinese well and set up a special "Foreign Recruitment Office" for them, a semi-enclosed talent square. The Chinese only needed to register and, without any fees, they could wait for domestic compatriots or compatriots to be employed.

The unit selects them, and the treatment is definitely not bad.

As a result, the economy of Lao Cai developed in this way, and because of this, the French originally left only one colonial administration here, but after the economy of Lao Cai developed, they sent a company of law enforcement officers.

The ** team is stationed in Lao Cai.

There are really too many Chinese in Lao Cai. The French covet the wealth and tax revenue here, but they are also worried that the Chinese will, like the Germans, encourage the locals to peacefully transform Lao Cai, and even spread this trend to the entire northern Vietnam. So, this

The French troops of the company showed off their power in the old street.

The new urban area of ​​Lao Cai was built spontaneously by the wealthy Lao Cai people. Although it is only as big as a slightly larger town across the border, the Lao Cai people are very proud because they built it with their own hands.

Not Vietnamese, nor French. Even because of the strong rise of the motherland, neither Vietnamese nor French dare to offend the Chinese here.[

They may be arrogant, but they are not fools. They will not give the Chinese, who are famous for their extremely tough Chinese policies, an excuse to send troops.

"The French's sense of superiority only exists when they point guns at the Vietnamese and Chinese."

In the new town of Old Street, there is a teahouse on the second floor facing the street. The special e-shaped Ming Dynasty style tea shop attracts many Chinese. However, the street view on the second floor is more expensive and usually has few customers. The downstairs is lively.

Extraordinary. Chinese people love to drink tea, especially people in the southwest. The habit of drinking tea is also very common here.

A young Chinese man dressed as a businessman, wearing a relatively popular black E-shirt, looked very ordinary, but the look in his eyes that swept across the room and outside in that moment made him very different from ordinary people. He took off his head

He put his hat on the table, pointed to the seat opposite, and motioned for the person opposite to sit down. The exclamation just now was made by him pointing to a group of French soldiers patrolling the street with guns on their shoulders.

"I heard that they established the Free French government in Saigon, and the so-called 100,000 Free French Army patchworks came here from all over the world to fight side by side with the British."

The person opposite has an ugly appearance, dressed like a coolie, especially the crescent-shaped scar above his forehead, which makes people look very frightened. At first glance, he looks like the kind of house repair workers that can be seen everywhere in old streets and new urban areas.

Maybe the scar was caused by a falling brick.

Both men are wearing hats.

The young man had very good eyes. He stared at the French soldiers who were walking away. He was still looking at something. His eyes were very determined, but when he saw the seemingly straight backs of the French soldiers, he showed some ridicule.

, "Yes, they are preparing to hold the British devils in their arms so as to fight them back to France, the Free French Government. Haha, yesterday's Southwest Daily said that the French Provisional Government has issued many bad promises to the people and is preparing to abandon them.

Stand on your own side and completely join the Axis powers."

This young man is actually very concerned about current affairs. He is talking about the domestic situation in France reported in yesterday's Southwest Daily. After seeing that Turkey, Denmark, Finland, Italy, and even the Netherlands have obtained resources, labor, etc. from the Soviet Union.

, interests including land, the French could not sit still. Hitler even declared without hesitation that as long as the French people are willing, the French army they will form in the future will join the Axis Powers Grand Alliance and actively participate in the war.

The French Provisional Government could even take over Leningrad.

Even today, Leningrad is still protected by millions of Soviet soldiers and civilians.

The Chinese man dressed as a hard worker shook his head and said with a smile, "Hitler is so crazy. From the initial promise to allocate labor, he turned to allocating resources and land, and step by step he wanted to tie the entire Europe to his chariot.

In the huge Soviet Union, even Germans would choke to death if they ate it. Hitler understood this truth. Protracted War

The signs of war are emerging. Instead of falling into a protracted war, it is better to allocate part of the benefits to its allies. After the whole of Europe squeezes into the Soviet Union, Stalin will face an unprecedentedly severe situation, and Germany will always be the biggest winner. The newspaper said that once Germany

By winning over the whole of Europe, they may become the super hegemon in the future."

"The French will definitely be fooled. The essence of imperialism is the ultimate demand for territory and resources. In their view, the German-French war has ended, and the interim government is trying to play the role of a formal government. Perhaps, join hands to join the axis

The country, against the Soviet Union's red and crazy big European plan, will be very good at convincing the French and changing their mentality." The middle-aged man dressed as a hard worker smiled and added, "Just like the Japanese's Southeast Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere plan, Hitler's

The European Prosperity Plan is just as crazy."

The Chinese man dressed as a young businessman looked back at the stairs in the distance, then lowered his voice and asked, "Can your body bear the food?"

The middle-aged man opposite who was dressed as a hard worker chuckled when he heard this. He patted his chest and said with a gesture, "Look at me, a strong and muscular worker. I can still be in poor health, but you are, but...

Don't look away from your left eye instead of your right eye, or you will ruin your brother and me."

"Haha, history is so interesting sometimes. There are often people like us who get involved and stir up troubles. Brother, don't worry, it won't go astray." The young man said this, but he revealed a powerful force.

Confidence. When the two of them talk and laugh, they feel like old friends, comrades-in-arms, and even more like close comrades who work together.

I don’t know what the two of them said. From the beginning to the end, no guests came to the private room upstairs. Some people wanted to go upstairs to drink tea, but the shopkeeper said that someone had taken over the room upstairs.

"That is, I am not as good as you as I am eating the food of the public family. I am not up to standard in all abilities, and my only success depends on my blood." Although the hard worker said it bleakly, in fact, his eyes were firm, revealing a

Stock fanaticism. "Characters don't just live and work, they can always do something."

Hearing the words, the young man paused slightly, but he felt a little emotional, "Brother, if, I say just in case, if I make a mistake, my sister-in-law and nephew are my relatives."

"I understand, just do it, it won't be a hindrance. If you are verbose, I won't be like you." The middle-aged man dressed as a hard worker waved his hand to indicate that he was fine. He had done similar things twice, not three times, but

This time, it was a little more difficult. Before, at most, I only got a beating with a stick and a few bricks thrown at me, but now, it was serious.

The two of them drank tea for a while, during which the shop owner personally came up to add a pot of boiling water and a pile of fennel beans, and then allowed the two of them to occupy the second floor to continue eating and drinking.

"It's almost time, let's go."

The two stood up almost at the same time, hugged each other, and then went downstairs.[

At three o'clock in the afternoon, hundreds of Chinese people from Lao Cai suddenly gathered at the entrance of the French police station in the old town of Lao Cai. These people held slogans with words of resistance written in French, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

"Oppose violent colonial rule and free the Chinese"

"Resolutely resist any persecution."

“Vietnamese monkeys colluded with the French!!”

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The cause of the incident is very simple. Yesterday, two Chinese youths had an argument with two Vietnamese in the old town of Lao Cai. As a result, they were discovered by a French patrol officer who happened to be passing by. They were all arrested and taken back to the Lao Cai Police Station.

This kind of thing happened occasionally before, but every time, the French basically punished him and released him. Even the French patrol police were not interested in these things.

However, just an hour later, two people speaking Vietnamese and carrying Vietnamese indigenous identity certificates came to bail the two Vietnamese youths away. Before leaving, they gave an extra sum of money and asked the French to take the young Vietnamese away.

The two Chinese men punished him severely and locked him up for three to five days before letting him go.

When the French director accepted the money, he naturally disliked the Chinese people. He thought of the Chinese people who usually refused to obey discipline and caused a lot of trouble for themselves. This time, having an excuse, the director punished the Chinese people.

The French and Indians in the police station, and even the employed Vietnamese, are all French. Even though the "Free French Government" and the British Far East authorities are afraid of the Chinese, these people are not afraid.

After a brutal beating, two Chinese young men were beaten half to death and then thrown out of the police station.

So, today, a march consisting of hundreds of Chinese people surrounded the police station.
To be continued...