In the past, China was a big country with little name. Its reputation as the best is fading and it is on the verge of collapse. In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, the corruption of the Qing Dynasty was intensifying, and the officialdom was full of outdated forces, and corruption became commonplace. Taxation in the countryside was excessive, and peasant uprisings broke out one after another. At the same time, the invasion of the British and French forces opened the door of China, and foreign ideas were like Pandora's box, which caught the conservative Chinese scholars by surprise. All signs indicate that this ancient feudal dynasty has come to an end.
It was during this turbulent era that a woman named Lin Puqing came to prominence. She is a graceful flower, born in a famous family in Zhejiang. Unlike other girls, she did not restrain her steps, but followed her brother to read and Xi, cultivating a strong spirit and profound knowledge. Her talent and talent attracted the attention of her father, Lin Zexu, who carefully cultivated her. Lin Puqing listens to his father's military affairs every day and absorbs wisdom and courage.
When Lin Puqing was about to get married, her father carefully chose a husband for her, that is, her cousin Shen Baozhen. Shen Baozhen was born poor, but during his days in the Lin Mansion, he accepted the teachings of his uncle, Xi learned classical poetry, and cultivated a generous mind. Lin Puqing and Shen Baozhen have been childhood sweethearts since childhood, and they have long been close to each other. Their married life is happy and happy, Lin Puqing is filial to her in-laws and considerate to her husband.
However, the great wheel of fate has mercilessly run over their lives. The Taiping Rebellion swept across China, and Shen Baozhen was conscripted as the prefect of Guangxin Prefecture to guard the Shangrao Territory. Shangrao is located on the shore of Poyang Lake, which is strategically important, and if it is lost, it will directly threaten the entire Jiangxi Province. Shen Baozhen felt worried after receiving the appointment, and her burden became heavy.
Before Shen Baozhen left, he handed over his family to Lin Puqing. This move attracted criticism from everyone, and some people thought that Lin Puqing was not up to the task of this big family. However, Shen Baozhen is full of trust in his wife. He is well aware of Lin Puqing's intelligence and courage, and believes that she can cope with all kinds of difficulties. Therefore, he resolutely entrusted the rear to Lin Puqing, and he led the soldiers to the battlefield.
However, the battle situation was even more severe than Shen Baozhen imagined. The Taiping army launched a fierce offensive, and the officers and soldiers in Shangrao City were weak and demoralized, the city was precarious, and the situation was chaotic. At this critical moment, Lin Puqing stepped forward and showed amazing courage and wisdom.
Lin Puqing first organized his family to evacuate to the water village in Poyang Lake to ensure their safety. Then, she convened a meeting of officers and soldiers to analyze the battle situation and propose a strategy for holding on. Her words were sharp and precise, and immediately awakened the fighting spirit of the officers and men. Subsequently, Lin Puqing personally stood at the head of the city to direct the defense, and used the gentleness unique to women to boost morale and stabilize the front line.
In order to maintain the high morale of the soldiers, Lin Puqing also mobilized the women in the city to cook and deliver food to the officers and soldiers to recuperate. She and other women weaved their way through the artillery-ridden city walls to deliver a bowl of hot rice and boost morale. Under the leadership of Lin Puqing, the morale of the Shangrao defenders was greatly boosted and they bravely resisted the Taiping army. After many days of fierce fighting, the Taiping army could not attack for a long time and had to retreat. Shangrao was thus saved, and the people were saved.
Lin Puqing has made great contributions to the country and the people as a woman. Her bravery and intelligence are admirable. She looks weak on the surface, but she is actually tough on the inside. Like a delicate little flower, it still blooms in the storm.
However, Lin Puqing's life did not end well. Because of long-term fatigue, she died young. When Shen Baozhen learned the bad news, she was in pain. He deeply felt that his wife was a real heroine among women, who gave up her small family for the country and the people for everyone, and regarded death as home.
Lin Puqing's life can be described as forging ahead, brave and resolute. Although she is a woman, she has a manly spirit. She was praised by the upright minister Zuo Zongtang as "the family can be filial, the country can be loyal, and the life festival is clear", Zeng Guofan built a shrine for her to show his reverence and remembrance of her. Lin Puqing is a female streamer, blooming in the troubled times, becoming a story for the ages, and her spirit will always shine.
Lin Puqing's story is a beacon for contemporary women, illuminating their path forward. Although the status of women has improved now, there are still many women who face various difficulties and pressures. In the family, women are responsible for caring for children and sharing financial responsibilities. In the workplace, there are relatively few opportunities for women to advance. Gender discrimination also occurs in public life. However, Lin Puqing's story teaches us that women have unlimited potential, and if they are courageous, they can shine in the face of adversity.
Contemporary women are also showing their talent and diligence in their respective positions. They may not have charged on the battlefield like Lin Puqing, but they are changing the world in their own way. Just as Lin Puqing does not shrink back because of her daughter, contemporary women are also shining in their respective fields, creating their own legendary lives with talent and hard work.
Let's establish the values of equality, respect women, and give them more opportunities and equal treatment. The power of women is powerful, and they are able to make important contributions to the family and the country. Let's join hands and work together to create a better future!