In 1937, the Japanese army captured Nanjing, burned, killed, looted, and did all kinds of evil, and many families were torn apart. In this case, a group of church schoolgirls, clergy, and Qin Huai singers who had taken refuge took refuge in a church in Nanjing.
At that time, Minnie Weitling, an American missionary, stepped forward and acted as the protector of these female students. She used her identity and wisdom to negotiate with the Japanese army and try her best to get a glimmer of life for the female students.
However, the Japanese army did not give up the hunt for these schoolgirls. They broke into the church and asked the girls to sing and dance for them. In order to protect these female students, Minnie Weitling decided to let some Qin Huai singers go instead of the female students. Without hesitation, these singers decided to trade their lives for the safety of the female students.
In the end, these Qinhuai singers were taken away by the Japanese army and suffered inhuman treatment. The female students survived under Minnie Weitling's protection.
The story of the thirteen hairpins in Jinling is a microcosm of the many tragic stories in Nanjing. It reflects the suffering of the Chinese people and the atrocities of the Japanese army at that time. This history reminds us to cherish peace and oppose war, and at the same time, it also makes us more deeply aware of the cruelty of war and the brilliance of human nature.
Today, the story of the Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling has been adapted into various art forms such as movies and TV series, so that more people can understand this history. We should keep history firmly in mind, never forget the national shame, and strive to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.