Riding the Tide

[Grand Canal Writing Contest] Hong Feng said, "I only want our fellow townspeople to have enough to eat and not starve to death. I only want the treasures our ancestors left us to stay out of the invaders' hands. I only want a world where bandits and Japanese soldiers can no longer run rampant! So, brothers, grab your weapons and join me for a good fight on the Grand Canal! Even if we end up torn to pieces, at least we'll have lived boldly!"