In 1938, Nanjing, a once rich and war-torn city. In this era, Tao Xisan became a prisoner of promotion and wealth, and indulged in inviting the Japanese army to his home for a banquet. However, the choice of fate quietly came on a cold winter night.
When the second aunt's cry for help came from the backyard, Tao Xisan's heart tightened, and he realized that something was wrong. Hurried to the bedroom, but saw a shocking scene in front of him - the second aunt was being bullied by several officers, and he couldn't do anything about it. This was Nanjing in 1938, the most difficult moment of the Anti-Japanese War, the city fell into the control of the Japanese army, ** and plunder spread in this ancient city, hundreds of thousands of Chinese died in this catastrophe.
Tao Xisan, an authentic Nanjing native, was originally a leader in a wealthy family. Having studied in Japan in his early years, he knows Japanese culture well. After returning to China, he gradually accumulated prestige and contacts through his family's influence in the business world. In order to highlight his position in society, he even served as president of the Red Cross. On the surface, he is enthusiastic about public welfare and donates for relief, but in fact, he attaches more importance to the reputation obtained from these hypocrisy.
In 1937, Nanjing fell. Tao Xisan, for his own safety, chose to surrender to the Japanese army. The Japanese army took a fancy to his social status in Nanjing, and promised to give him the position of president of the Autonomous Association, so that he could serve the Japanese army. Tao Xisan accepted without hesitation, mistakenly believing that the Japanese army only needed him temporarily, and he would be able to maintain his social status. However, he misestimated the nature of the Japanese army.
After taking office, Tao Xisan couldn't wait to cater to the Japanese army, and his first move turned out to be to help establish a "comfort station", sheltering a large number of Nanjing women, forcing them to become *** He even personally selected young and beautiful women in the refugee camp, some of whom were only years old, and became victims of him sent to hell. At the same time, Tao Xisan went around publicizing and whitewashing the crimes of the Japanese army, declaring that the Japanese army was good, and as long as he joined them, it would be beneficial.
At the same time, some foreigners set up a safety zone in Nanjing to save innocent Chinese people. Rabe, a German businessman, was known for protecting tens of thousands of refugees. This is in stark contrast to Tao Xisan, a foreigner who protects the Chinese people like a treasure, while a Chinese betrays his compatriots, which can be described as embarrassing.
However, Tao Xisan seems to have lost his humanity and conscience during this time. Carried away by power, he felt that he should contribute to the Japanese army. Even if he was criticized as a traitor, he didn't care. He was immersed in the vanity given to him by the Japanese army, believing that sooner or later he would be able to gain greater benefits.
However, on a cold winter night in 1938, Tao Xisan hosted a banquet at home to entertain Japanese officers. Suddenly, there were screams of his wife and daughter in the backyard, Tao Xisan rushed to check, and saw several Japanese soldiers a** his wife and aunt. Only then did he suddenly realize that in the eyes of the Japanese army, he was no different from other Chinese. When he tried to stop it, he was slapped and knocked to the ground. Tao Xisan begged for mercy to no avail, but the Japanese army took his wife. At this moment, his world collapses, and he understands that he is nothing more than a dog of the Japanese army, a pawn that can be kicked away at any time.
From then on, Tao Xisan could no longer cooperate as before, and the Japanese army quickly stripped him of his status and canceled his protection. Soon after, Tao Xisan, like other people in Nanjing, was looted by the Japanese army and was destitute.
In 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally. Tao Xisan was convicted of traitor** and sentenced to two years in prison. After being released from prison, he had nothing and became a street rat, his wife was separated, and no one cared about him. Eventually, he fell ill and died on the streets. Although Tao Xisan was at the end of his life, he only paid a slight price. As a traitor who betrayed the country and betrayed his compatriots, he should have been punished more severely to warn future generations. However, the regret left by this history is deeply embarrassing.