At that time, China was in the midst of a turbulent period at the beginning of the 20th century. The Western powers greedily reached all corners of China, and Japan stared at the land diabolically. The Qing Dynasty was unable to resist the invasion of foreign enemies, and the land was ceded piece by piece, and the hearts of the Chinese people were full of helplessness and anger. The country's territory is shrinking, its dignity is lost, and its future is at stake. People like Bai Wenwei, who refuse to give in to fate and choose to fight for the future of their country.
This era is full of darkness and uncertainty, the mountains and rivers are broken, the wind is fluttering, and people's living conditions are like rain. However, in this dark moment, there are always some people who choose to rise to the challenge and use their wisdom and courage to fight for the interests of the country.
Bai Wenwei is one of the outstanding figures. In the turbulent era of China in 1909, he successfully preserved more than 20,000 square kilometers of China's territory at the cost of only 500 silver dollars. His story is not just the legend of an ordinary person, but also the wisdom and courage he showed in extraordinary moments.
At the time, Japan and South Korea coveted the "Majima" region on China's northeastern border and tried to incorporate it into their territory. Although this area is predominantly inhabited by ethnic Koreans, it has historically been part of Chinese territory. In the face of threats from Japan and South Korea, the Qing was helpless, and the evidence provided by China was easily rejected by the other side.
However, at a critical moment, Bai Wenwei regained the right to speak for China with extraordinary wisdom and courage. He learned of the existence of an 1861 Daedongyu Map by the Korean geographer Kim Jong-ho, which clearly marked the "island" as Chinese territory and proved that Changbai Mountain, Tianchi and other places were also an integral part of China. The map was an important turning point for China to force Japan and South Korea to abandon their ambitions in the region.
In order to protect this important evidence, Bai Wenwei not only disguised himself as a businessman, infiltrated Seoul, and successfully purchased the map for 500 silver dollars, but also faced the great challenge of bringing the map back to China safely. Under close surveillance, he found a route back to China and, risking his life, succeeded in bringing the map back to China. Thanks to Bai Wenwei's efforts, China successfully retained more than 20,000 square kilometers of land and prevented further aggression against China by Japan and South Korea.
Bai Wenwei's story shows the courage and wisdom of an ordinary person, and more importantly, his adherence to the values of fighting for the interests of the country. Despite his great risks and efforts, he never gave up on his mission.
His story teaches us that when the country is facing difficulties, everyone has a responsibility to work for the good of the country. Even if we are not politicians, military strategists or diplomats, we can contribute to our country through our actions and wisdom.
It is precisely because of people like Bai Wenwei that China was able to hold on to its national interests in turbulent times and laid the foundation for the later War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Their stories inspire us to stand up to our values in reality and fight for the future of our country.
In the face of national interests, we should not be crushed by negativity and despair, but should take Bai Wenwei as an example, strive for more interests for the country with courage and wisdom, and contribute to the development and prosperity of the country.