"Bright Sword" is a film and television work that has attracted much attention, and there are many gripping plots, especially the scenes of the protagonist Li Yunlong.
In the TV series, we only saw that Li Yunlong was awarded the rank of major general in 1955 and the story ended at home, but in the original book, Li Yunlong received ** in a special era, originally he had the opportunity to take refuge in the Northeast, but he chose to commit suicide at the last moment, and before he died, he also said that his head was hard, and the bullet may be deformed after one shot.
So why did Li Yunlong refuse to go to the Northeast, and why would he rather commit suicide with a gun than give up the chance to survive?
For this question, only by reading the original work of "Bright Sword" in depth can we uncover the real secret of why Li Yunlong would rather commit suicide with a gun than go to the Northeast.
In the original work, the "Taishan" incident became a turning point in Li Yunlong's life. Although the whole situation seems to be calm on the surface, in fact there are huge waves brewing inside.
The division headquarters, codenamed "Taishan", was attacked by the armed forces led by Zou Ming and was occupied in just half an hour.
Faced with the problem of disposing of the munitions, ammunition, and top-secret documents brought about by the loss of the Taishan Division, Li Yunlong, as the commander of the field army, did not hesitate to order the troops to be assembled to carry out the encirclement, and asked his superiors for instructions.
But the reply he received was vague "you can take coercion" and "you can fight back". Li Yunlong originally only hoped to get the other party to disarm and surrender through peaceful means, but he was the first to shoot back by the other party. So, he did not hesitate to attack, and finally succeeded in destroying the enemy.
During the whole process, Li Yunlong actually had two chances to "live".
The first time was when Kong Jie came to help, and soon after the incident, Kong Jie, who was far away in the northeast, sent capable men to take Li Yunlong's family to the northeast, but Li Yunlong only let the people take away his two children and the four children left by Zhao Gang;
The second time was Ma Tiansheng who stopped him, when Li Yunlong was successfully robbed by Duan Peng, Lin Han and Liang Jun of the Liangshan detachment, he actually returned home, and Ma Tiansheng, who had been against him, risked his life to snatch the gun and prevent him from committing suicide: "Don't shoot." Let's talk about it".
Between the help of his comrade-in-arms Kong Jie and the heroic resistance of his opponent Ma Tiansheng, Li Yunlong was faced with a life-and-death decision.
Faced with the opportunity to save his life, he chose to raise a gun without hesitation and ended his own life.
Throughout Li Yunlong's life, he was originally a carpenter in Dabie Mountain, and he joined the Fourth Front Army since the Jute Uprising, and since then he has started a legendary life journey.
In the long years, he went through hardships and fought bloody battles, and did his best to defend the interests of the country and the people. Despite his successes, he also made some irreparable mistakes in his life.
During the Long March, due to a shortage of food, his team not only did not starve to death, but successfully crossed the meadow
During the attack on Zhaojiayu, he bravely led his troops to conquer Ping'an County, which became a turning point in the War of Resistance against Japan
He spared no effort to go to the Hongmen Banquet and established a deep friendship with Chu Yunfei, and at the same time showed the courage of the Eighth Route Army
After the Military Academy**, he recognized his shortcomings and wrote a graduation on the special forces**, after which he formed the 108-man Yangsan Special Detachment and played an important role in the Battle of Kinmen Island.
The "mistakes" he made brought unexpected results.
Although the end result is beautiful and even meritorious, we cannot ignore two of the most striking characteristics of his character: first, uninhibited flexibility;The second is the adventurous spirit of forging ahead.
This flexibility gives him the way he fights, and this adventurous spirit gives him the courage to fight. He not only has his own unique combat thinking, but also has the fighting spirit of daring to be the first and forging ahead bravely.
It was precisely because of this character that he became an outstanding general during the war years. And the war years are precisely the need for such talents who are good at fighting and brave to fight.
Therefore, although he made mistakes, his merits were more than enough to make up for them. Even though he was demoted to battalion commander for destroying Heiyunzhai, he was still recognized as the head of the independent regiment and concurrently served as the head of the line.
However, it is undeniable that the other side of Li Yunlong's personality - flexibility and daring - is often accompanied by a weak sense of discipline. He may deliberately provoke trouble without asking for advice or receiving clear instructions from others.
Therefore, when faced with the danger of being robbed of arms and ammunition by the armed forces and the situation that the other side took the lead in counterattacking, Li Yunlong chose to attack. He thought it was something he had to do and think was right. This is not only due to his character, but also a sign of his determination to bear all the consequences.
Although he went to the Northeast, Li Yunlong may be able to "live", but the one who survived is no longer the real Li Yunlong. For him, "truly living is Li Yunlong" is his lifelong wish.
Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, and Ding Wei, three friends, entered the Military Academy to study Xi after the founding of the People's Republic of China, and after graduation, they served as army commanders, field army commanders, and chief of staff respectively.
On the occasion of parting, they gathered together, and Ding Wei seemed to have foreseen the future parting, and said goodbye to his comrades with a joking word:
In the future, the brothers will be everywhere in the world, and if I, Ding Wei, come to the door one day to beg for food, the brothers will have to give food to the stutter. ”
This sentence sowed the seeds of worry in Li Yunlong's heart.
Subsequently, Li Yunlong experienced four heavy blows, gradually lost his psychological endurance, and finally strengthened his determination to die.
The first time: Ding Wei had an accident
Kong Jie dialed Li Yunlong's ** and informed him that Ding Wei was arrested for inappropriate remarks, and then sent to Dabie Mountain to reclaim land, and has not been heard from since. As Ding Wei said when he graduated:
A soldier is born on the battlefield, and if he doesn't fight, what is the use of me Ding Wei?Two acres of thin land and a thatched hut are enough to live the rest of my life, and I am satisfied. ”
However, when Li Yunlong learned that Ding Wei had suffered from this, his face instantly turned blue. He shouted emotionally, thanks to the strength of the wine
Ding Wei, my good brother!You're such a man. I, Li Yunlong, are not as good as you. Be. It's fucking cowards, soft bones.
After Li Yunlong learned the news of Ding Wei's disappearance, he felt like he had been hit in the head, and his heart swelled with disappointment and grief, which opened the door for him to collapse.
The second time: Zhao Gang passed away
Soon after, Zhao Gang's death once again dealt a huge blow to Li Yunlong. When he was presiding over the meeting, he suddenly received an urgent call from his wife Tian Yu, telling him to go home immediately.
Back home, Li Yunlong saw that the four children of Zhao Gang's family had come to their door. Tian Yu told Li Yunlong with tears in his eyes: "Zhao Gang and Feng Nan have already left us, and their children are now coming to you from Beijing." ”
Li Yunlong was struck by lightning, his face was suddenly as pale as paper, and his body shook before falling on the sofa. Immediately after, two soybean-like tears oozed from his eyes, and tears rolled down in strings in an instant.
Li Yunlong was crying bitterly, but silently, and after settling the child, he was locked in the bedroom alone. took out a few group photos taken by Zhao Gang, and the tears rolled down uncontrollably again. He wept out loud and grief-stricken, and his voice grew louder and louder.
Zhao Gang, don't go!Please!Did you know?I'm in terrible pain here!”
He frantically ripped off his clothes, scratched and thrashed his bare chest. He struggled and roared, slamming his fist into the desk table, the glass plate shattering under his heavy fist, his hands covered in blood.
Zhao Gang's death made Li Yunlong cry from silent to loud. The two have experienced countless ups and downs and wars, and together they have forged a deep friendship and righteousness, which is incomparable to anyone.
It can be said that Zhao Gang is the spiritual pillar in Li Yunlong's heart, and he is the witness and companion of his former years. When Tian Yu saw her husband's face full of tears, she deeply felt that "the spiritual hall in Li Yunlong's heart is collapsing".
The third time: the grandmother's questioning
Li Yunlong quelled the armed attack on the Taishan Division, which resulted in the death of 48 people and 13 of the army, and then was reprimanded by the families of the deceased.
An old grandmother, her husband was brutally murdered by the Japanese for delivering a letter to the Eighth Route Army, two sons died in the Liberation War, and the last son also died at the hands of Li Yunlong. She confronted Li Yunlong with her two young children and asked them how they should live.
Li Yunlong's heart was full of unbearability, because every time he saw the old man, he would think of his mother's care for him in the difficult years.
In the face of the grandmother's scolding and the tragedy of the family, Li Yunlong allowed her to spit on his face and chest, and even scratched blood marks. The condemnation of the common people pierced his heart like a knife, and although he did not regret it, he felt extremely guilty.
Fourth: Tian Yu's encouragement
Tian Yu successfully persuaded Li Yunlong and got the opportunity to visit him. When she saw Li Yunlong's limping and emaciated figure, her heart was filled with endless pity.
However, for her husband's firm belief, Tian Yu expressed great support and encouragement:
Lao Li, you are a dignified general, you can be killed but not humiliated!Why are your achievements extraordinary?We must unswervingly fight to the end and never bow to the enemy, this is my beloved husband. Lao Li, if you leave this world one day, I won't make a living. Yunlong, you are a divine dragon, and I am Baiyun, we are closely connected, life and death are together, and no one can separate us.
In prison, Tian Yu gave Li Yunlong endless encouragement and affectionate confessions, and this final blow deeply shocked Li Yunlong, and he more firmly defended his last dignity and honor as a soldier and general.
This closest lover, at the last moment of his life, deeply understood Li Yunlong, and at the same time fulfilled him.
The three heavy blows made Li Yunlong's soul endure mental torture again and again, and he was on the verge of collapse. However, after Tian Yu gave him encouragement in prison, Li Yunlong was more determined to prepare for the resistance that might have been prepared for a long time ago, even death.
Not going to the Northeast is his resistance;Raising a gun to commit suicide is his last dignity.
Just as Li Yunlong was grieving Zhao Gang's death, he heard Zhao Gang's voice in a trance: "Lao Li, you don't understand, death is also a struggle." Only a dignified life can show the value of its existence, and if it loses its dignity, life loses its meaning. ”
Isn't this Li Yunlong's heart?He had already understood the deep meaning, and even at the last moment of his life, he made the same choice as Zhao Gang. The two deserve to be the best partners, born as companions, and accompanied by death.
The last shining sword
After Li Yunlong was arrested for the Taishan Division incident, he was an iron-clad man from beginning to end. In particular, he was more determined in the three things he did.
First of all, he does not bend his waist. Although he was grabbed from a handful of bloody hair at the meeting, his arm was pressed hard, and even his left arm was broken in the struggle, Li Yunlong still straightened his waistSecondly, he does not run away.
After Duan Peng, Lin Han, and Liang Jun of the Liangshan detachment hijacked Li Yunlong from the prisoner car, they planned to send him to the dock and then transfer him to the northeast, but Li Yunlong said firmly: "Send me home!"”；In the end, he committed suicide with a gun when Ma Tian was born.
In the face of the opponent's snatching, although Ma Tiansheng intended to seize the gun in his hand, Li Yunlong still pulled the trigger without hesitation: "My life is at my own mercy, and I have the right to choose my own way of death." The way a soldier should die should be with a bullet. ”
In all three circumstances, Li Yunlong made the most resolute choice. When he was confronted with the deadly bullet, he told Ma Tiansheng that he could keep it as a souvenir if he needed to;If you are not interested, let the bullet stay on the wall, and whoever gets it is fate.
After saying this, Li Yunlong also added jokingly: This bullet may have been slightly deformed, because my skull is quite hard.
When Li Yunlong collapsed in a pool of blood, Ma Tiansheng did not hesitate to dig out the warhead from the wall. He looked at it carefully, and finally realized that Li Yunlong was not lying.
He then pocketed the bullet with tears glistening in his eyes. Perhaps at this moment, he really understood Li Yunlong's mood. His tears are not only ashamed, but also admiration for Li Yunlong.
The portrayal of Li Yunlong's life is the "hard" word that is resolute and unyielding. Whether it is the bravery and fearlessness on the battlefield or the tenacious struggle in life, he has always maintained the courage and determination to dare to fight for justice, even at the cost of his life.
This kind of spiritual integrity, aptly named "Bright Sword", shines brightly in the depths of Li Yunlong's heart and has become his lifelong belief and pursuit.
Li Yunlong, a brave and fearless warrior, has always taken "Bright Sword" as his motto. However, when he finally chose to interpret these four words with his own life, it was also the most tragic and glorious appearance in his life.
Just like when he and Zhao Gang faced life and death together, that dialogue about bravely facing difficulties has become the most unforgettable spiritual sustenance in their lives.
In that cold winter, the plight of food shortages and thin clothing forced Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang to consider robbing the Japanese army's supplies.
Faced with this difficult choice, Li Yunlong asked without hesitation: "The ancient swordsman and the master met in a narrow way, assuming that this opponent is the number one swordsman in the world, what should you do if you know that you are invincible?"Do you turn around and run away or beg for mercy?Zhao Gang replied without hesitation: "Of course you can't back down, otherwise why would you be a swordsman?"”
Li Yunlong once said: Knowing that in the face of death, you also need to swing your sword out of the sheath, this is the way to shine the sword. Without this courage, he is not enough to be called a swordsman. Falling under the opponent's sword is not a shame, but a manifestation of glory despite defeat. If you don't dare to show your sword, how will you gain a foothold in the rivers and lakes in the future?
This is the spirit of the bright sword: knowing that life and death are uncertain, you still need to show your sword and defend your dignity and honor. For a soldier, it is a shame to run away or beg for mercy, and even if he is lucky enough to survive, he will not be able to gain a foothold in the rivers and lakes. The bright sword is the place of the soul, and even if the body dies, its soul and spirit can live forever in the world.
Li Yunlong, he is consistent and never changes, and it is precisely because of his lifelong belief in "Bright Sword" that he has truly achieved "Bright Sword".
In the early morning thirty years after Li Yunlong's death, the sun shone on the eaves of his former residence, and a group of middle-aged men and women in military uniforms, like swallows returning to their nests, flew together to this place that once warmed them.
One of them holds the rank of major general, and the rest are colonels and colonels, and their hearts are full of longing for the past, looking forward to stepping into that land full of memories again.
In front of the courtyard wall, the officers wearing neat woolen military uniforms stood solemnly in the morning light like a piece of green pine and green bamboo. They knelt down in unison, caressing the marks on the wall, and weeping like children who had lost their mothers.
The dots on the wall" are the youthful memories of their blood and perseverance with Li Yunlong, and they are also the most eternal marks in Li Yunlong's life.
The marks are like vivid historical paintings, bringing their thoughts back to that war-torn era. They miss the heroic, fearless, bold and careful Li Yunlong, and miss the years when they fought side by side and depended on each other for life and death.
At that time, they were young, enthusiastic, and full of vigor, and for the sake of their ideals and beliefs, for the prosperity of the country and the peace of the people, they threw themselves into the torrent of revolution without hesitation.
Now, the years have dyed their temples white, but the nostalgia for the past and the longing for Li Yunlong are burning in their hearts like a raging fire. They miss that memory full of grief, and they miss that endless longing that is as deep and majestic as the waves.