Travel chief, how can you speak such words? You claim to be well-versed in the art of war; have you ever read "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu?" Heng-shan nodded slightly. "I've read it." Du said, "That's good, since you've read it, do you also know the principle that all is fair in war?" Heng-shan remained silent. Du continued, "The eight routes of warfare employ the flexible thought of all is fair in war. How can you not dare to compare with the righteous Japanese Imperial Army? Wasn't it the Eighth Route Army that fought against you? Now, I, Du, am not also clearly confronting you? Like, don't talk about this first, you just say that the Nanjing Massacre was exaggerated. Rubbish! Tell you, the evidence is definitive and does not allow denial."
"There was... it wasn't as if the Japanese Imperial Army massacred 300,000 people. At most..." Du became furious, "Rubbish! Do you still deny it? Alright, let me give you a fact. My elder sister lived in Nanjing. After the Japanese Imperial Army attacked and occupied Nanjing, out of eight people in her household, including a six-year-old child, only my brother-in-law survived because he had been fighting in the army. If he hadn’t been in the army, wouldn't his entire family have been wiped out by you? You tell me! This Ji’s voice doesn't even count high, but this is my relative. I can't lie about this."
Heng-shan rolled his eyes downward, lowered his head, and didn't speak. A Japanese reporter asked, "Du teacher, since you are the famous teacher Ding Ding of the Eighth Route Army, why don't you lead teachers instead of being here in this rural area directing troops that rarely arrive at camps? Isn't this like using big materials for small purposes? Were you demoted?"
This question didn't need Du's answer as Ga stood up and said, "You're half right. Du is indeed our renowned teacher of the Eighth Route Army. Why doesn't he lead teachers but chooses to lead these rare troops here? This is our glorious tradition of the Eighth Route Army. Regardless of rank, officers share the same hatred for the enemy with their warriors. On the other hand, concerning the secrets of the Eighth Route Army, there is no necessity to disclose them to you."
The Japanese female reporter asked again, "I would like to ask Du teacher a personal question, better answered back and forth: Are you in love?"
Du never expected such a question at a press conference. He stared blankly. The whole field focused on Du teacher instantly, and the quietness could make one hear birdsongs from the treetops.
Chapter 119 [this chapter word count: 1623 latest renewal time: 2011-08-28 19:22:28.0]
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Chapter 119 Farmland Rain immediately felt moved. She really wanted to know how Du teacher would answer the Japanese female reporter's question. But, she hoped he wouldn't face such an embarrassing problem again. Just when her state of mind was in turmoil, Du spoke, "Your question is very practical, and I don't want to beat around the bush. As a deluxe conductor member of the Eighth Route Army, I am equally a common person with feelings and desires..."
Everyone listened quietly. Under the serious background, this sensitive issue seemed particularly interesting and lively, capturing everyone's interest.
Du continued, "I admit that I like a woman, certainly someone other than my wife. That is an affair without a way out, as arranged by parents..."