Our country has always produced many heroes, whether it is the era of revolution or the era of reform, heroes always show extraordinary in ordinary daily life, defending this land and people. Heroes don't have to emerge in a vigorous war, even in ordinary things, as long as they put in extraordinary efforts, they can become heroes. Today, we want to know a hero who has made outstanding contributions in ordinary things, he is Zhu Tao, a soldier at the flag-raising ceremony of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
When you think of Hong Kong, you may think of a financial center or a shopping paradise. But please note that Hong Kong is first and foremost a witness to the suffering of our country. During the Opium War, the British invading army occupied this small coastal island and forced the Qing to cede it to the British. Historically, Hong Kong has become a British cash cow in the Far East, but at the cost of the loss of Chinese interests. Hong Kong has become a place of humiliation in the hearts of the Chinese people.
In 1949, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) advanced to the Shenzhen River, just one step away from liberating Hong Kong. However, the Wise Chairman *** judged that the time had not yet come, and thought that it would be more advantageous to remain in British hands. This has delayed the Hong Kong issue. In 1978, China entered a period of reform and opening up, the national strength continued to increase, and the problems left over from history urgently needed to be solved. According to the treaty signed with the Qing Dynasty at the end of the 19th century, the lease of Hong Kong was coming to an end in 1997. The great chief designer *** put forward a plan to recover Hong Kong in 97 years, and got in touch with Britain ** through diplomatic means. However, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher insisted on 19th-century treaties, claiming that Britain would continue to occupy Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. In the face of Thatcher's hard-line attitude, Comrade Xiaoping resolutely could not compromise, believing that if he did not recover the integrity of Hong Kong, he would be regarded as a thief. Under Comrade Xiaoping's firm statement, Thatcher was forced to give in.
However, the British were not reconciled and planned to make trouble at the handover ceremony. To show the importance attached to the ceremony, the United Kingdom sent Prince Charles to attend. However, Charles deliberately stalled for time, causing the entire ceremony to be delayed. China has stated that the flag-raising will take place on 1 July, and that the actions of the British have created difficulties for the flag-raisers. At this time, Zhu Tao was nervous or overrehearsed before, and his nose suddenly bled profusely. In order not to affect the image of the country, Zhu Tao simply dealt with it and swallowed the blood into his stomach. Fortunately, Zhu Tao and his comrades-in-arms quickly recovered time, and China successfully raised the national flag. This scene greatly aroused the national pride of the Chinese people at home and abroad, and became the most impressive part of the handover ceremony of Hong Kong.
Although Zhu Tao is a flag-raiser, he is extraordinary in the ordinary. He withstood the pressure, overcame the nosebleeds, completed the task brilliantly, and became a well-deserved hero, we praise him!