On a weekend off, a Chinese student named Yang Haijia stumbled upon some mausoleums in Japan. These mausoleums are the burial places of Chinese warriors who fought in the Sino-Japanese War more than 100 years ago.
These warriors were captured by the Japanese army, endured many hardships, and were eventually brutally killed. Although the Japanese samurai revered bushido, they carved harrowing words on these tombstones.
These tombstones have been abandoned for a century, surrounded by weeds and illegible handwriting, and no one has come to pay their respects to these martyrs.
This article will tell the story of Yang Haijia and his discovery of these tombstones to remember these brave martyrs.
In 2003, he studied in Japan and studied history at that time. He is passionate about history and is particularly interested in Chinese history. One weekend, he was visiting Japan with a friend and stumbled upon some mausoleums.
The mausoleums are located in a relatively remote area, surrounded by a dense field of weeds, and seem to have been forgotten.
Yang Haijia's passion for history prompted him to begin to carefully identify the mausoleums. He found some words carved into the tombstones, some of which he could make out even though the handwriting was blurred.
The words made him shudder because they were written in Japanese kana, and they were also engraved with two words: martyr.
As he investigates further, Yang Haijia gradually learns the story behind these tombstones. These mausoleums are the burial places of Chinese warriors who died in the Sino-Japanese War.
In that war, the squadron was unfortunately defeated, and many brave warriors who died heroically were captured by the Japanese army. These Chinese soldiers were subjected to all kinds of torture and ill-treatment after being captive, but they remained resilient and unyielding.
Japanese samurai revered bushido, and they expressed admiration for the courage and tenacity of their enemies. Therefore, despite the fact that these Chinese soldiers were enemies, the Japanese decided to bury them with dignity.
However, the two words they carved on the tombstone are deeply painful and angry, because they reduce the sacrifices of these warriors to a label without truly respecting their courage and sacrifice.
Over time, these tombstones faded into oblivion. The surrounding area is overgrown with weeds, and the handwriting on the tombstones is so weathered that it is already illegible. No one came to pay respects to these martyrs, leaving their graves desolate and lonely.
Yang Haijia felt deeply responsible and decided to take action. He began to search for relevant historical records to determine the identities and deeds of these warriors.
He also actively contacted relevant organizations in China and Japan to get support to restore these tombstones and hold appropriate memorial ceremonies to show respect and gratitude for these warriors.
Yang Haijia's story is a touching example of a young international student's love for history and culture, as well as his deep respect for the martyrs.
Although the two words on these tombstones are stinging, they also remind us to cherish and remember history and respect those who gave their lives for the country and the nation.
Through Yang Haijia's efforts, we hope that these warriors will be respected and commemorated as they deserve, and will no longer be forgotten and abandoned.
It is also a review of history, a remembrance of the warriors, and an appeal for peace and friendship.
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