Throughout the history of the Chinese revolution, the Red Army's Long March is undoubtedly the most heart-wrenching and meaningful page. More than 80 years ago, the grassland that the Red Army stepped on during the Long March, the grassland that was called "cannibalism" at that time, still retains the same danger?Let's revisit this history and learn about the current state of the grasslands.
In 1933, China was facing a huge crisis, but at this time, Chiang Kai-shek turned a deaf ear to this and continued to launch encirclement and suppression of the ** revolutionary base areas. With a clear superiority in the number and equipment of the enemy, the Red Army faced a serious dilemma. In order to preserve the flame of the revolution, it was decided to withdraw from the revolutionary base area and move to the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo region. This pivotal decision kicked off the famous Long March, in which the Red Army successfully broke through the enemy's four lines of defense and gradually broke away from the enemy's encirclement and suppression under extremely difficult circumstances.
On the Long March, the Red Army went through many difficulties and dangers, and finally successfully joined forces with the large army in 1936. Among them, after they crossed the snow-capped mountains, they faced the vast grassland. The Red Army soldiers thought that the most difficult time was over, but they did not realize that the challenges posed by the steppes were far beyond their expectations.
Located in the northwest of Sichuan Province and connected to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Songpan Grassland was an important part of the Long March. This grassland is extremely high at an altitude of 3,400 meters, with a cold climate and swampy land. According to statistics, the area of the swamp reaches more than 300,000 hectares. The Red Army, which set foot on this meadow in August during the Long March, faced challenges far beyond their expectations.
The swampy wetlands dotted with the grasslands are not easily recognizable, and the slightest mistake can lead to falling into them. The Red Army soldiers consulted local herders on identification skills before setting out, but many people died in the actual experience of being stuck in the swamp. In addition, the mud swamps formed by the mixing of soil and water in the steppes significantly reduced the speed of the Red Army's march. In a situation of food shortage, the Red Army fighters had to creatively search for food. The story of the Red Army fishing with homemade hooks recorded in "The Golden Fishhook" is a true portrayal of this history. These experiences not only tested the courage and wisdom of the Red Army, but also demonstrated their firm belief in the revolutionary cause.
With the passage of time, the Songpan grassland has undergone earth-shaking changes. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the grassland was deeply managed. Through the construction of drainage canals, the planting of grasses with strong grip, and the construction of dikes and farmland in low-lying areas, the Songpan grassland has been transformed from dangerous land to high-quality pasture. The development of grasslands also combines agriculture and animal husbandry, providing more livelihood options for local herders. With the development of time, this once "man-eaten" grassland has become a tourist attraction with beautiful scenery and national characteristics, and has even been included in the "World Natural Heritage List". In order to commemorate the heroic martyrs of the Red Army's Long March, the Long March Monument was established in the Songpan Grassland, and the monument was inscribed in person, becoming the first majestic Long March Monument in China. This monument is not only a memorial to that difficult history, but also a symbol of the indomitable spirit.
The history of the Long March and the changes in the Songpan grassland constitute an important part of Chinese history and culture. They are not only memories of the past, but also inspiration and motivation for future development. As the Long March Monument reads: "Every nation needs its own heroes." The real hero has that deep tragic meaning: sowing the seeds, but not participating in the harvest. They endured hardships, and we gained glory. "This history has taught us that in all times, we need strong faith, courage and wisdom in the face of difficulties and challenges. The spirit of the Long March is not only a tribute to the past, but also an inspiration and guidance for the future.
Today, the spirit of the Long March is embodied in various fields in China. Whether it is education, science and technology, or economy, the spirit of the Long March has become an important driving force for social progress and development. The changes in the Songpan grassland are also a microcosm of China's environmental protection and sustainable development. From the once desolate "cannibalistic" grassland to today's beautiful tourist attractions, this not only demonstrates the restoration and improvement of the natural environment, but also reflects China's achievements in environmental governance and sustainable development.
Throughout the history of the Chinese revolution, the Red Army's Long March is undoubtedly the most heart-wrenching and meaningful page. More than 80 years ago, the grassland that the Red Army stepped on during the Long March, which was called "cannibalism" at the time, has now become a scenic tourist resort. The history of the Long March and the changes in the Songpan grassland are not only memories of the past, but also inspiration and guidance for the future. The spirit of the Long March is embodied in various fields in China, and the changes in the Songpan grassland are also a microcosm of China's environmental protection and sustainable development. The story of the Long March and the grassland is an important part of Chinese history and culture, which is not only the memory of the Chinese people, but also the inspiration and driving force for future development.