Chapter 2105 - 2105: The Crucial State Visit

To be honest, the regions and countries that experienced the invasions by Little Japan in those times truly have a genetic predisposition to hatred.

Thus, the Wale Republic is no exception.

Therefore, at such a time, the correct education on historical perspectives becomes very important.

History belongs only to history.

Human beings must learn to face history correctly, understand the correct history, and find real lessons from it.

However, the true lesson human beings get from history is that they have never earnestly learned from it.

So, some groups that consider themselves strong feel they should retaliate against the humiliations suffered in history, targeting the countries and groups that once humiliated them, treating their descendants and clans the same way they were treated.

This is terrifying and shameful!

Narrow national sentiments are a disaster for any nation.

Precisely, within the Wale Republic, such national sentiments exist as well.

Thus, when the government agreed to let the drowsy Prime Minister of Little Japan visit Wale, nearly forty percent of the people opposed it, condemned it, feeling that President Chi was making a mistake contrary to national history, justice, and sentiment.

For a time, this became a hot topic.

External forces seized the opportunity to launch frenzied attacks and smears, claiming that the little Wale that suffered from Little Japan's invasion was actually surrendering and kneeling, and now that it has such great power, why not fight back? Why accept the visit of that broken Prime Minister?

What is this called?

They themselves still enjoy the investment dividends from Little Japan over the years, enjoy the job opportunities brought by so many Little Japan-based factories and companies, receive so many welfare benefits and salaries, yet only harbor hatred in their hearts!

The education received from the United States is to guide the people to correctly handle history and understand the nation, not to inflame and endlessly amplify historical hatred!

In this regard, facing so many opposing voices, Liu Zhizhong also deeply realized that correct patriotic education and a correct view of history still need to be strengthened in Wale.

Regarding this situation, the government is also providing proper guidance, and many professors, scholars, and students from universities have begun to join the debate with anti-Little Japan sentiment groups, sparking a nationwide reflection.

Eventually, on the afternoon of the second day after Mark returned to the United States, Liu Zhizhong delivered a nationwide live broadcast speech on the Wale national radio, discussing the correct values of history and providing a profound guide for national thought.

The effectiveness of this need not be mentioned, but the national parliament agreed to the visit of the Little Japan Prime Minister, passed it, and should therefore be properly carried out.

So, Liu Zhizhong still went to the airport to welcome Hengtian Poma, and initiated a nationwide, global live broadcast.

On this morning at ten o'clock, the Kachin International Airport was indeed different from usual.

A special runway was reserved for the landing of Hengtian Poma's special plane, and the entire area was under strict security.

Right at the end of the airport runway, there was a podium for the welcome speech, with strict security all around.

All the reporters and live broadcast positions were fully operational, waiting for this significant diplomatic meeting.

Since the founding of Wale, frankly, there had not been such a head-of-state level exchange with Little Japan. Previously, it was only at the level of foreign ministers, with little economic cooperation in the exchanges.

If you ask whether Liu Zhizhong once harbored anti-Japan sentiment in his heart, the answer is yes, very much so!

This stems from his memories, which he can never forget in his lifetime.

But now, Liu Zhizhong has come to terms with it, really understanding everything.

However, at the Kachin Airport, in the exclusive area to welcome Hengtian Shima, under global attention, this meeting was destined to be epic.

When Hengtian Poma got off the plane, he maintained the humble demeanor of modern Little Japan, standing at the cabin door, bowing deeply to Liu Zhizhong and his entourage below before leading his team down the steps.

His accompanying personnel, whether ministers or major private business figures here to discuss investments, all did the same: bowed before stepping off the plane.

After shaking hands and meeting with Liu Zhizhong and his team, Liu Zhizhong led Hengtian Poma to the speaking area.

At this moment, the world was watching, with countless focus points, as it was a global synchronized broadcast.

This head-of-state level exchange between these two powerful countries is already a major political drama.

When the two stood side by side at the podium, in front of the microphone, the entire venue fell silent, so much so that you could hear a pin drop.

They all wore simultaneous translation devices on their ears, very advanced.

Liu Zhizhong broke this silence, nodding to Hengtian Poma to his right, and began his brilliant speech of the day.

"As the President of the Wale Republic, today I welcome Prime Minister Hengtian amidst much criticism. To this, I remain calm and composed. History is something we cannot forget. Forgetting history means betraying the country and the nation."

"Remembering history, finding experiences and lessons in it, is a problem that this generation and future generations must seriously address. Remembering history is not about selectively recording hatred in history and constantly amplifying such hatred in the present and future; this is not beneficial for self-civilization development, nor for promoting and advancing international relations."

"The Valle people will never forget the heinous crimes committed by Japan against the Wale people during their global invasion war. But the brave and wise Valle people sought light in the darkness, strengthened themselves, and stood tall in the world—it was precisely the humiliation of those years that gave us strength and lessons."

"Here, I hope that the Japanese people and Prime Minister Hengtian will also not forget such history and clearly recognize the harm that history has inflicted upon the Japanese people and the people of the world. If they repeat the same mistakes, neither the Valle people nor the world will agree, nor will the Japanese people."

"Because of the invasion and war, the Japanese people were misled and exploited by illegal elements, and they endured endless suffering. Moreover, in the future, for a very long time, they paid a heavy price for the war. Fortunately, the Japanese people awakened, understood the lessons from history, and built Little Japan into a developed country."

"At the same time, over the past few decades, Japan has continuously paid compensation and reparation for the war; this is the price you should pay. However, the former Wale Region, as an unadministered zone and a place of warlord conflicts, did not receive compensation or reparations."

"Therefore, today, here, in front of the world, Chi Zhongshui formally demands reparation from Mr. Hengtian. All Valle people and their descendants who were harmed by Japan in the war have the right to do so. If Mr. Hengtian does not agree, if he does not talk about it first, I will personally send you to the special plane and ask you to leave this land filled with hardship and sacrifice!"