In addition to the geographical barriers, there was also illness to contend with, for on the way he contracted malaria and nearly died. After such a long and arduous trek to freedom he should have taken a rest.
有人甚至勸他：好容易跋涉千山萬水、冒險犯難投奔自由祖國，何不好好休養生息，享受安逸自在的生活？但王品義一刻也不肯休息，迫不急待地投入工作。