Chapter 8 Chapter VII

The rioting people, unable to find the chief of public security, flocked to the cross streets.Excitedly, Ah Zhao finds excitement among the crowd.Nobody knew exactly what was going to happen.Some of the leading Boro, emboldened by the crowd behind them, ran forward and led them straight to the prison.At this time, the street was full of people, and the police were watching, looking chaotic and at a loss because they had no orders from their superiors.The number of the crowd increased rapidly.There are always two or three thousand people.A silent, primitive force, tightly controlling the people, a hatred that has been smoldering in the bottom of their hearts for a long time, strongly wants to explode and find an outlet to vent.They only know that the people rose up to rebel, and it was an unpremeditated rebellion, without a plan and without a goal.

Some backed off and rejoined, wondering what the hell was going to happen.Everyone was very happy to see that the police did not interfere, and they felt a sense of holiday freedom, which they had not seen for ten years. Near the market, Ah Zhao saw a large group of excited and shouting rioters.The advancing procession stopped.Several shops were destroyed, and looters rushed in to grab flour, rice, and oil.Someone, maybe by accident or on purpose, dropped a match, and thick black smoke rolled up from an oil shop.The house caught fire quickly, and the flickering flames were accompanied by panicked screams and frantic laughter.

The masses move on.Four or five blocks away is the jail.Only the leading boro know what they want to do. Ah Zhao squeezed ahead of the crowd and moved forward. The prison is a stucco building, surrounded by heavy guards. An old man without a hat came out. A guard squad leader, a northerner, looked very disturbed when he saw the menacing crowd. What are you going to do? We need to see the police chief. He's not in now. We heard he was here. Let me tell you, if he is not there, he is not there. The people in front forced to move forward, and the squad leader of the guard took down the spear and took a shooting posture.

This gesture made those who pushed forward even more angry. Someone shouted, come on, kill us! Before the squad leader had time to do anything, the old man had gently pushed the gun away and said to him gently: No, you can't do this. He slowly lowered the gun. The angry mob had overwhelmed the other guards, rushed through the gate, and flooded in, shouting loudly.The guards inside ran away one after another, like desperadoes. Ah Zhao heard a sharp gunshot.Then came another shot, apparently from the Socialist Construction supply depot about fifty yards east of the prison.Both shots were fired into the sky.The crowd continued to storm, undeterred, and this time they knew exactly what they wanted: sugar, oil, canned food, cigarettes, flour, fruit, vegetables, and rice!Hundreds of tans of rice are stored here, waiting to be shipped out.Other things were piled up in bags in the backyard, marked to be shipped to Hong Kong.

It was during this period that the Hong Kong Standard Daily reported news of the famine on the mainland every day, and suddenly saw a Russian ship full of millet, so the editorial appeared with the headline: What are these? ! Azhao rushed to the supply station in no time, he was a regular customer there, and he yelled loudly: Hey, disarm them and tie them up! Some teenagers readily obeyed. They rushed forward, took off the guns of the guards, tied their hands behind their backs, and let them struggle helplessly on the stone steps. A guard with his hands tied recognized the captain of the Young Pioneers.

You also have a share? Yes, I have a share too. Most of the masses are now focused on a common goal.The leading Boluo people have taken their relatives from prison, and no one cares about them. Ah Zhao's head was dizzy.He ran out the gate and stood there.Some women came out with cabbages in their hands; others carried cans and rolled up their tops to carry precious rice.Men carry bags of rice on their shoulders.Vegetables, oranges, black beans, sugar, and rice are scattered all over the ground in a mess; men, women, and children are screaming and squeezing with joy, I push you, you push me.

Come on, all of you, Ah Zhao stood at the gate and shouted. Canned food, sugar, rice!come! Fan Shitian appeared at the door. what are you doing here Why don't you go in and get something?Ah Zhao said. You better watch out. What are you afraid of? Soldiers are coming.You better be careful. Fan Shitian looked at him and said almost to himself: Now this kind of thing happened in Huiyang too! No one knows what happened.Someone set fire to the party committee office next door.Black smoke billowed from the upstairs windows.Fan Shitian watched silently, thoughtfully.He saw some people in shirts running out in a panic, one of them was Deng Ping.

The footsteps of the soldiers came from an alley on a gravel road on the other side of the square.They wore steel helmets and carried guns, and came in line. Soldier!Soldiers are coming!The news spread immediately, and the people ran out of the supply station in a panic.They gathered quickly at the beginning, and now they disperse quickly. Come on, you can't get caught up in this.As Fan Shitian said, he pushed and pulled Ah Zhao away.He watched Ah Zhao's nimble legs disappear around a familiar corner. That night, Mr. Duan learned from his neighbors that the party committee had been burned and the supply station had been robbed.No one wanted to admit to robbing a supply depot, or taking part in a fight with a guard.Everyone was in a panic, worried about the consequences of the crazy behavior.What will happen?It's what everyone is talking about.The police are patrolling the streets again, one by one.The fire from the party committee spread to the supply depot and burned up what was left.The manure burns in the fire, producing an unpleasant smell.

When Fan Shitian arrived at Duan's house, he walked quickly to a chair and asked for water as soon as he sat down.Before the tea was served, he was serious about talking; his eyes glistened behind his spectacles, his forehead was smooth and tense.His debonair appearance was gone; now he was nervous and alert, ready to act when the time came. The street was very still.Order has also been restored, because the people do not want any more trouble.The director of the Public Security Bureau has resigned and went to the countryside, and the city has become leaderless.Deng Ping didn't know where it was either.The militiamen will soon return to Huiyang City.There are only a hundred soldiers left in the city, and whoever wants to take Huiyang can do it tonight.

He continued without stopping: I never thought that Huiyang would have today!This is really a great opportunity for us.We have to leave here tomorrow. Have you notified Mr. Dai?Yi Su asked, trembling with excitement in his voice. I was looking for you to bring him the news.Many people will leave here tomorrow.I think there are many of them who want to escape from the border; like some of the leading boro and escaped prisoners, for example.They were homeless anyway and had to leave.Otherwise, these leaders would be arrested and sent to the north as usual.It's always been like this; first restore order, then punish the prisoner, and then everyone goes about their business as usual. We should have informed Mr. Dai immediately.

I can bring him a letter, Mr. Duan said, they will not be so strict in surveillance tonight. Let me do it, Yisu said.I could walk past the hospital and no one would notice me. Well, then, Sister Angelika has to catch the train early tomorrow morning in order to catch the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway.Your friend, Mr. Dai, said that he took the next train to take care of her luggage.This makes sense, usually places are not peaceful and old people try to get out as fast as they can. Fan Shitian's words were concise and precise.Then he was to stay at home and pretend to be busy packing until dark.I have already arranged with the car driver, and he will drive us to Longgang.We can reach Longgang at midnight.I go with you.I'm going to spend the whole day tomorrow getting your papers ready.We don't hitchhike in town.We will start from Shaoqian Street in the west of the city, pass through the countryside, and get on the train at the first stop six kilometers away. But James must join us first, he doesn't know Shaw Street. right.You guys have to go together first.I have other things to do.Perhaps, Mr. Duan, you can go to his place tomorrow night and accompany him here.Tell him to follow you from a distance, as if walking.Remember, you all have to dress like farmers in Pingshan County. What if we don't have a seat in the car?Yi Su asked. The car driver and I are good friends.We have always been partners.For this journey, I will pay him fifty yuan, which is already equivalent to a month's salary.He would say to people that he reserved five or six seats for people in the party.I have always trusted him in the past. Mr. Duan let out a sigh of relief. This reminded me, Yi Su said, Mr. Dai wants to know how much he should pay for your help.I told him we were going to ask you. Forget it, what about money?Fan Shitian also revealed the habits of the scholar-officials in the past. You must tell us. oh no.Your father and I are old friends, and now I'm not just helping your friend James, I'm helping your father too.Besides, I will go with you myself. Cross the border together?Mr. Duan asked. Fan Shitian smiled easily.Yes, I have a son in the US.Do you remember Yufang? is he in americaWhen we were kids, we played together.I thought he was dead. Not only did he not die, but he lived very well.He is now making a lot of money in America.If I live in Hong Kong, he can visit me.That's what we older generations are counting on, isn't it? You never told me.Mr. Duan replied. No, it's hard to get news from him here.At one point, I didn't have a letter from him for three or four years.You don't know, the feeling of loneliness makes my heart feel empty. He frowned, lost in thought.Suddenly, he seemed so warm and human, old and worried.It was as if his soul had suddenly emerged from behind the mask that hid himself. You still haven't said how much James should pay you.Isu said. will you marry him Of course, we got married as soon as we settled down in Hong Kong. OK, so, why should I worry?When we make this journey together, we become friends through thick and thin and have indelible memories.I know.I already have a feeling now that we're going to be great friends. I believe we will become good friends. Mr. Duan said to his daughter: Yi Su, let this matter be like this.I believe Mr. Dai will not forget. I feel much more comfortable this way.Fan Shitian said.The issue of money in this case was put aside in a purely Chinese way.He knew, however, that his help would not be unpaid.Fan Shitian is a shrewd businessman, but he also understands that sometimes, friendship is more feasible than money. He took a sip of his tea and got up to leave. Where are you going?Ishida?Mr. Duan asked.Sit down a little longer. I have work to do.He turned to Yi Su and said: You have to make several fat pockets, one for each person.Oh yes, get one for James too.About five inches wide.Bring as much fried rice as you can.On the road, there is only fried rice to eat, and there is water to drink only where you can find water.Remember, don't bring luggage.Just bring a small cloth bundle.Because you can't bring felt, you have to bring a coat for use at night.I'm going to pick up a medicine tomorrow that works best against police dogs on the border.It can knock out a police dog from fifty yards away. what is that?Yi Su asked. Fan Shitian smiled but did not answer.Our people have tried it many times; it works very well. why don't you tell usshe asked. I'll let you know when I get it.It was nature's elixir. Oh, did you get James' gun?Yi Su asked.he wants to know. Fan Shitian showed a mysterious and quick smile.Here we go.Tell him the gun is in my hand.Ah, Zhao was arrested.I have to figure it out. The obedient man had a look of horror on his face. Xiao Ya'er, Ah Zhao's admirer, looked bewildered and frightened at the moment. Why was he arrested?You must find a way to save him. He was identified by a guard who said he was the one who ordered them tied up.If I don't think of a way, I'm afraid he will be sent to the northeast.Does James have any dollar bills with him?If you have, bring thirty or forty yuan.Dollar bills can do magic tricks, I thought.