In 1945, a sharpshooter of the Eighth Route Army faced the Japanese butcher's knife, tenacious and magnificent. Born in 1890, this sharpshooter named Pei Tianlai grew up in the Orion family, hunted with his father since he was a child, and Xi excellent marksmanship and courage.
In 1943, Pei Tianlai was farming in a landlord's house, and by chance he rescued Liu Shouren, a soldier of the Eighth Route Army. The village was attacked by bandits, and Pei Tianlai stepped forward to win the peace with his superb marksmanship. This caught Liu Shouren's attention, and he invited Pei Tianlai to join the Eighth Route Army.
Pei Tianlai hesitated whether he was old and gray-haired, and whether he met the requirements of the Eighth Route Army. Liu Shouren firmly believed that the Eighth Route Army focused on talent rather than age, and he returned to the team to report to him after his injury recovered.
Soon after, the leaders of the Eighth Route Army approved Pei Tianlai to join, and he became the oldest recruit in the ranks. In the battle of Tang Guanying, Pei Tianlai sniped and killed more than 20 enemies, and became famous.
Two years later, Pei Tianlai was injured and recuperated in Jingjiatuo, Leting County, but was betrayed by traitors. The Japanese invaders sent a large army to surround it, and Pei Tianlai resolutely appeared and refused to hide.
was tortured and interrogated, Pei Tianlai gritted his teeth and remained silent. In desperation, the Japanese decided to use "Ling Chi" to execute. Pei Tianlai was tied to a big tree, and his skin was open, but his steadfastness shocked the Japanese Kou.
Pei Tianlai died heroically at the age of 55, and the villagers sacrificed their lives to steal his bones and bury them in the village cemetery. In the era of peace, Pei Tianlai's deeds are still moving, pay tribute to this old hero!