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Volume 2: Hard Work Chapter 11: Federation of Societies

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    On February 6, the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Penang Island, where the proportion of Chinese was much higher than that of the Malay natives, held a massive victory celebration.

    From Yejiao Street, Daqian Street, Sifangleng, Yagui Street, Moutong Lane to Datong Street, from the urban area to the dock, there are speeches, singing, leaflets, posters and cartoons about the war of resistance and national salvation.  In every corner, groups of gang members carried flowers of blood, national salvation, and national humiliation for charity to pedestrians, shops, factories, and residents. Their majestic songs were heard everywhere, and it was more lively than the spring festivals of companies with five major surnames.

    Tan Kah Kee, Hu Wenhu, Hou Xifan, Guo Xin, Foo Chi Feng and other founders of the South Korean Association were invited. Even Qiu Yuanrong, chairman of the Batavia Chinese Chamber of Commerce, put aside what he was doing and came as soon as he received the invitation.  Attended the founding ceremony of the "Federation of Malayan Societies" initiated by Tan's Ying Chuan Tong, Ha Yeung Chi Tak Tong, Khoo's Lung Shan Tong, Shek Tong Chia Clan Tong and Lim's Kowloon Tong.

    "I wonder if you have seen yesterday's news? It seems that the Fu Gang is really serious now. They cut off twelve pairs of ears in a row, and even the police station didn't dare to ask!"

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    As soon as Japanese goods were discovered on the shore, people were immediately sent to investigate the off-take merchants, and they were first given a written warning and then fined. If the owner of the store ignored it, they organized personnel to tear down the signboard, or paint it with black kerosene, or call on people not to buy it.  , in short, they mainly use persuasion and rarely take violent actions.  When they encounter profiteers with traditional power backgrounds, they stay away from them.

    I never thought that the five major companies with the surnames Qiu, Xie, Yang, Lin, and Chen, which represented traditional forces, would not only produce a Chen Jizu, but also uncharacteristically engage in the purchase of goods, with vicious methods and high-profile actions. In the past few days, his ears and face were cut off.  No fewer than twenty profiteers were hacked or even killed!

    Thinking that the Japanese embassy and Mitsui and other foreign companies were forced to close down due to successive assassinations, Tan Kah Kee couldn't help but sigh: "Fu Gang has become a blockbuster even if it doesn't make a sound."

    Hou Xifan nodded slightly and said thoughtfully: "In my opinion, they have just begun. There will definitely be big moves next. Otherwise, they would not hold this victory celebration, let alone contact all the parties in Malaysia."  Dashantou.¡±

    Guo Xin took the conversation and said with a worried look: "As far as I know, there are Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Lianbineng, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Qiongya, Chen Clan Chaotang Society, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Zongmeng Society, Chen Clan United Clan Society,  Both Seberang Perai's Chen's Ying Chuan Hall and Bukit Mertajam's Chen's Ying Chuan Hall have sent people to come. Due to geographical connections, blood ties and karmic connections, union is the norm and separation is an exception, but overlap is not uncommon.  If Wujin Dajie establishes another relief organization, the "Southern Overseas Chinese Association" initiated by us will definitely struggle. "

    Originally, ancestral halls were just blood groups formed by clan members with the same surname, but in Malaysia, the situation is slightly different.

    Blood relationship and geographical relationship are often mixed together. Ancestral halls often have both blood relationship and geographical relationship components. They not only have the same surname, but also the same hometown.  They took the ancestral temple in their original place of residence as a model and worshiped local gods as a symbol of consolidation and integration.

    They are highly closed and have strong cohesion.  They take care of the welfare of their fellow villagers and maintain friendship with them.  Help fellow villagers adapt to the new environment where people, land and language are unfamiliar.  Arrange new guests from the same town, recommend employment, relieve the victims of the disaster, resolve disputes, organize charity, worship the common ancestors, purchase charity mountains, bury fellow villagers, open private schools, free schools, and educate the children of the same town.

    In short, the traditional forces represented by the five major surname companies far exceed business giants like them in terms of actual influence, and they also have strong financial resources.  The Kwong Fook Gang controls Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, United Overseas Bank, Overseas Union Bank, Van Hing Lee Bank and Guangzhou Bank. The Teochew Gang and Guangzhou Gang are slightly weaker in Penang, but they also control Sihaitong Bank and Leverage Bank.

    Thinking that in front of these gangs with a strong "mass base", he, as representatives of commercial capital, was really nothing. Tan Kah Kee resolutely said: "It's all for the war of resistance. Even if we hand over the initiative, what's the point? I know you are sure  There will be ideas, but everything should focus on the overall situation and never lose the big for the small.¡±

    Hu Wenhu pondered for a moment and said with deep understanding: "Whose hands did Itagaki Seishiro die in? A Japanese general, a Japanese lieutenant general and two Japanese major generals completely wiped out the Japanese army and mixed it into the 11th brigade headquarters. Since the Anti-Japanese War, it has become another  Who has achieved such brilliant results? Mr. Chen is right, as long as they sincerely support the war of resistance, there is no harm in giving up the initiative."

    Kidnapping, smuggling, drug trafficking, and even human trafficking, the reputation of the Fu Gang is really not very good. Hou Xifan sighed secretly, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I'm just afraid that they will pretend to be a sect of the Anti-Japanese War and hide filth.  !¡±

    It would be false to say that he is not worried, but he became famous in one battle and became the leader of the Nanyang patriotic community. Tan Kah Kee had to comfort him: "Everyone, we are facing a national crisis. We must believe in our compatriots. Besides, they have taken practical actions., we must support both public and private matters.  "

    While they were talking, the motorcade transporting them had slowly stopped at the foot of Baihe Mountain.

    Qiu Binghui, the director of Longshan Hall who was responsible for the reception, came forward and greeted with a smile: "It is a sin to miss a distinguished guest when he comes to visit us."

    "Mr. Qiu, you're welcome," Tan Kah Kee held his hand tightly and asked curiously, "I wonder who other friends will come besides us?"

    "There are many guests, such as the Dai Clan Association, the Ma Clan Association, the Tan Clan Association, in addition to the Xingyang Hall Zheng Panchi Joint Clan Association, Xinke Cai Jiyang Association, Zhide Hall, Liu Guan Zhang Zhao Gucheng Association and Xu Yu Tu She  Representatives from the same clan association were also present.¡±

    As the names suggest, Liu Guan, Zhang Zhao and Xu Yu Tu She are a combination of several major surnames.  Zhidetang is a geographical organization that includes clansmen with the twelve surnames of Wu, Zhou, Cai, Weng, Cao, Xin, Ke, Hong, Jiang, Fang, Gong and Wang.

    Almost all the major gangs and societies in Malaya sent representatives. It was a veritable gang gathering. Tan Kah Kee was shocked. He was stunned for a while before he hesitated to ask: "Mr. Qiu, can we attend such an important meeting?"  Isn¡¯t it suitable?¡±

    "It's all for the war of resistance, what's inappropriate?" Qiu Binghui smiled and then stepped aside, "Everyone, please follow me. The abbot has brought out the good tea he has collected. Be sure to taste it."

    Perhaps the ancestral hall of the five surnames is not big enough, or perhaps in order to avoid suspicion, the founding ceremony and first congress of the "Federation of Malayan Societies" was held at the Kek Lok Si Temple on the mountain.  There are hundreds of stone steps from the foot of the mountain to the mountain gate, and the buildings are scattered and unique, magnificent.  There is a Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda at the back, about 30 meters high, with a total of 7 floors, with Buddha statues on each floor.  The base of the pagoda is Chinese style, the middle floor is Thai style, and the top of the pagoda is Burmese style, integrating the shape of Asian pagodas.

    The large plaque on the temple is inscribed by Cixi "Haitian Buddha Land", and the four characters "Mainxiong Hall" are written by Guangxu.  There is a huge stone in the center of the lotus pond, with the four characters "Don't forget the motherland" engraved on it. Tan Kah Kee and others took a closer look and found that it was Kang Youwei's handwriting.

    At 9:18, the meeting officially started. The reason for choosing this time was obviously to commemorate the September 18th Incident.  Under the arrangements of company personnel with five major surnames, nearly a hundred gang bosses and representatives from all over Malaysia, as well as representatives of relief organizations who were invited to attend, took their seats beside the "Don't Forget the Motherland" lotus pond.

    ¡°¡­Before the meeting is officially held, please allow me to brief you on the specific battle situation of the ¡®Wujin Victory¡¯.¡±

    After some warm and polite greetings, Yang Shuren, the general manager of the Fujian Company, excitedly introduced the situation of the war, from Chen Mingxuan's murder to Master Chen's counterattack, which lasted for nearly an hour.  In particular, the results of the battle are introduced in great detail.  When he talked about the thirty-eight Nanyang disciples who died heroically for their country, his tone became very solemn, with a heartbroken expression on his face.

    Under the initiative of the emcee, all the participants stood up to observe silence.  The monks of Kek Lok Temple lost no time in chanting sutras and praying for the martyred soldiers.

    "In order to further support the Anti-Japanese War, on behalf of the five clans of Khoo, Cheah, Yang, Lim and Chen, I officially launched the 'Federation of Malayan Societies' and set up branches throughout Malaysia to actively promote monthly donations and organize  The patriotic sons have returned to their country to fight, and now we are announcing the organizational constitution of the federation"

    Just as Tan Kah Kee expected, the gang boss Yang Shuren started anew and strongly invited all gangs and factions to participate. They jointly elected a chairman and three vice-chairmen, and set up a general affairs group, a financial group, a publicity group, a fundraising group, and an organization group.  Training groups and other permanent institutions are responsible for fundraising, administration, liaison and other related matters.

    As soon as he finished speaking, a 60-year-old man stood up and said: "In the face of a national crisis, the Ma Clan Association will never lag behind others. Manager Yang, you still have to provide money, so you can speak up."

    "In the Dai family meeting, Manager Yang is the only one who follows the lead!"

    "The same goes for my twelve clan members in Zhidetang. Manager Yang, count us in!"

    He was well prepared in advance, and all the leaders and representatives of the participating parties expressed their support without exception. Yang Shuren nodded slightly, and while gesturing to the juniors to distribute ballots, he choked and said: "Thank you for your strong support, but the name is not correct."  Even if it doesn¡¯t work out, the chairman, vice-chairman and group leaders still need to be elected. Let¡¯s think about it first and wait until the candidates are selected before officially voting.¡±

    The result can be imagined. Not surprisingly, he was elected as the first chairman of the Federation of Societies.

    In order to unite these gangsters as much as possible, the four company chiefs Qiu, Xie, Lin, and Chen declined everyone's good intentions and did not participate in the subsequent election of vice chairman.  After two rounds of fierce competition, Dai Haoran, director of the Dai Family Association, Hong Wanfang, director of the Zhide Hall, and Cai Wusheng, director of the Xinke Cai Jiyang Association, were elected vice presidents in charge of administration, fundraising and liaison respectively.

    To commemorate the "Great Victory of Wujin" and to carry out work better.  Everyone agreed that an honorary chairman should be added, and someone from far away in the countryYoung Master Chen, the hero of the Anti-Japanese War, is the perfect candidate for the honorary chairman.

    After a fast meal, the four newly elected chairman and vice-chairmen invited Tan Kah Kee and other representatives of the "Southern Overseas Chinese Association" and Qiu Yuanrong, chairman of the Batavia Chinese Chamber of Commerce, to come to the Zen room to discuss matters.

    Yang Shuren said bluntly: "With your efforts, donations for the Anti-Japanese War have been increasing year by year and have become an important economic pillar of the National Government. But in my opinion, there is still potential for further exploration."

    Tan Kah Kee was deeply touched by this. He looked at each other with Hu Wenhu and others, nodded and said: "As Chairman Yang said, Malaya's work in this area needs to be improved. In the past two years, overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia have donated money month by month, and we have gained  This can be seen in the average figures. The monthly legal currency in the Philippines is 700,000 yuan, with an average of 5 yuan per person; the monthly legal currency in Malaya is 4.2 million yuan, with an average of 1.75 yuan per person. This gap is huge. "

    The reason why Yang Shuren mentioned these things is to eliminate the barriers between black and white.  While looking around at everyone, he said meaningfully: "So the establishment of this association is to fill in the gaps and will not affect the existing relief organizations. I hope that we can work closely together in the future and make due contributions to the cause of the Anti-Japanese War."

    "Chairman Yang is serious. I have said before that as long as it is for the war of resistance, we will fully cooperate."

    "Actually, I would like to ask everyone, there is another important thing," Yang Shuren changed the topic and continued: "I just received a telegram from my ancestor, saying that the highest authorities have asked him to concurrently serve as the chairman of the Overseas Chinese Committee. Jiang  Sir¡¯s good intentions are self-evident, what do you think?¡±

    Tan Kah Kee straightened his face and said extremely seriously: "It is an indisputable fact that some donations have been embezzled, misappropriated, and misappropriated. I will advise Mr. Jiang when I return to China. If there is no big change, then we can only think of other things."  ¡±

    There is no doubt that he intends to increase his efforts to assist the GCD Eighth Army.

    Yang Shuren pondered for a moment and took out a document from his bag, "Mr. Chen and Mr. Hu, what do you think of this 'reward method for overseas Chinese to invest in domestic economic undertakings during extraordinary times'? As far as I know, Mr. Chen has already  He contacted many overseas Chinese businessmen to establish the Huaxi Kenzhi Company. Mr. Hu also spent huge sums of money to purchase new prospecting machines and hired prospecting experts to conduct inspections in Yunnan, trying to save the country through industry. "

    "Chairman Yang is also interested in this?"

    "It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish. Of course I am interested in this. But unlike you, we are more inclined to directly support the Anti-Japanese War, such as investing in the construction of military-related factories to provide frontline soldiers with urgently needed weapons and ammunition,  Military uniforms, clothing, medicines and other supplies.¡±

    In fact, Tan Kah Kee and others have also thought about it, but this aspect is monopolized by the Military Industry Administration and the Munitions Administration, and it is difficult to get involved for a while. Looking at their faces looking at each other, Yang Shuren explained: "As Mr. Chen just said  "If Chongqing's attitude does not change, we can think otherwise."

    Hu Wenhu was stunned and couldn't help blurting out: "Manager Yang, do you mean GCD?"

    "No, I mean Wang Longyun of Yunnan. In comparison, it is easier to establish a foothold in Yunnan. If you are willing, I would like to ask the 'Southern Overseas Chinese Association' to invest on your behalf. After all, there are specialties in the art industry, at least in this aspect you are better than us.  OK."

    Thinking of Master Chen's identity, Tan Kah Kee suddenly realized and agreed without hesitation: "As long as General Chen can open up the situation, we will definitely do his best."

    "Then please."

    Yang Shuren nodded heavily and continued: "The frontline soldiers fought bloody battles. This matter cannot be delayed. We will raise funds as soon as possible and recruit the needed workers as soon as possible. We will also recruit 10,000 to 20,000 Nanyang children to return to China and join our ancestors.  The 28th Retraining Division of the Ministry of Military Affairs to ensure the safety of transportation lines and factories.¡±
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