On September 27, 1955, the sky over Beijing was filled with a stirring historical atmosphere. At the marshal award ceremony held in Huairen Hall in Zhongnanhai, the ten marshals of New China will usher in an unprecedented grand celebration. This is not only a commendation for those brave generals, but also a condensation of the blood of the entire country's struggle.
The history of the Long March, the three-year guerrilla war in the south, and the ups and downs of history will now be engraved as eternal glory at this moment. However, at the pinnacle of this history, there is a special group of people, who are not dazzling because of their high positions, but more because of persistence and dedication, so that they have today's glorious moment.
At this marshal award ceremony, seven marshals shouldered the expectations of the country and gathered in Huairentang. However, just as the founding fathers were unwell and could not be present in person, behind them were a group of old Red Army soldiers who were not high-ranking generals, but also dedicated their blood and sweat to the country.
These old Red Army, their names may not be known, and their positions may not be prominent, but their stories are like an ancient map, recording the arduous journey of the Red Army. Not only experienced the predicament of the White Terror period, but also withstood the "encirclement and suppression" of the Kuomintang, and passed by the enemy countless times.
In particular, the Long March, a 25,000-mile arduous trek through lofty mountains, muddy meadows, snow-capped mountains and glaciers. This was not only a magnificent military operation, but also a test of the will of the Red Army. Their footprints are all over the country, leaving a mark of struggle and sacrifice.
However, not every old Red Army was able to rise for military exploits. Among these fighters, some are low-key, some are mundane, and some are full of injuries and have no chance to get more performances. On the eve of the award, they may have watched their young and high-ranking comrades around them discuss military ranks, and their hearts were mixed.
These old Red Armymen, either because of their low profile, or because of their ordinary posts, or because they were full of injuries and illnesses, failed to win too many honors on the battlefield. And behind them, there are more silently dedicated, equally great Red Army.
At this special moment of awarding titles, ** formulated a special award standard: "The Red Army is not a colonel, and the War of Resistance is not a general". This sentence is not only a commendation for the old Red Army, but also a memory of that era.
This group of old Red Army, about 3,000 people, although they may be burdened with wounds, the level of education may not be high, and the position may be ordinary. However, it was these ordinary people who made important efforts for the revolutionary cause that earned the honor of the rank of founding major. At the award ceremony, these ordinary old Red Army soldiers may have tears on their resolute faces on weekdays, but they are proud and sincere tears, and they are moved by the hardships they have walked.
At that remarkable moment, the climax of the marshal's award ceremony came. At the same time that the marshals took over the shining ranks, the old Red Army also ushered in their glory at this moment.
The honor of "Founding Major" is not only a military rank, but also an affirmation of their perseverance and dedication in the past. This group of old Red Army soldiers may have fought silently in the flames of war, or trekked in the cold mountains and snow, but they are all living history and the true embodiment of the spirit of the Red Army.
**The special award criteria demonstrate a deep understanding of this group of old Red Army. In them, there is not only adherence to the revolutionary cause, but also a unique testimony to the difficult years of that era. They are the warriors of life, the witnesses of history, and now, their bravery and perseverance are rewarded and can be forever recorded in the annals of history.
At the moment of awarding the title, those ordinary old Red Army soldiers seemed to have returned to the Long March road and countless cold and silent nights. They are not only individual successful heroes, but also the spokesmen of a large number of unknown warriors. At this moment, their hearts swelled with endless passion and emotion for the past years.
The Red Army will not be a colonel, and the War of Resistance will not be a general", this sentence is engraved in the heart of every old Red Army, and their persistence has achieved today's glory. The ceremony of conferment may only be a brief moment, but it carries the memory of the entire history, allowing us to trace the history of that extraordinary time.
In the afterglow of the marshal's award ceremony, we saw the sonorous and powerful figures, and saw the persistence of the old Red Army in sticking to its original intention. They may not be heroes in the world's attention, but their contributions, like the red sun, illuminate the dawn of New China.
This award ceremony is not only a tribute to the past, but also a revelation for the future. The wheels of history are rolling forward, and the spirit of this group of old Red Army soldiers will inspire a new generation of strivers to continue to move forward.
At this intersection of history, we ushered in one unforgettable moment after another. And the old Red Army, their perseverance and dedication will forever be engraved in our hearts and become the indelible pride of the sons and daughters of China. May this spirit of the Red Army forever stir in our hearts and become the driving force for us to move forward.
Salute those stormy years, pay tribute to those ordinary and great old Red Army!