Needless to say, the income of the peasants was generally low during the period of the production team in the past. Official figures show that in 1978 peasants earned an average of only 2 cents and 2 cents a day. This number may come as a shock to many, but it is what it is. As someone who lived through that era firsthand, I can attest to the authenticity of this number. At that time, my uncle was the captain of our production team, and I saw these figures with my own eyes at the end of each year. Therefore, I strongly believe in the credibility of this figure.
However, many young people are skeptical of this figure, believing that farmers should have "endured hardships and lived a hard life" at that time. But I don't want to argue with that. After all, it has been said that people in that era were "fools", and who wants to go back to the days of poverty? And I personally think that from a spiritual point of view, people at that time were not as "miserable" as some people imagined. While they are short of material, they are still full of fighting spirit and hope and confidence in the future.
Despite the poverty of material life, the spiritual outlook of the peasants is very positive. At that time, people had ideals and beliefs and used endless strength to pursue these goals. They may be hungry and unclothed, but they have endless energy and courage. Check out those motivational slogans! "Dry until the twenty-ninth day of the lunar month, eat steamed buns (dialect, dumplings) and start drying! "Work hard and work hard, and a good life will be achieved in the blink of an eye!" These slogans reflect their will and determination, they are not afraid of difficulties and setbacks, perseverance, and positive struggle.
At that time, people possessed infinite strength, which was the driving force that supported them to realize their ideals and beliefs. It is this power that allows them to find joy and sweetness in the midst of hardship. It is this kind of strength that makes them move forward bravely and not afraid of hardships. They forge ahead with courage and firmly believe that as long as they put in the effort, the future must be bright.
Although the income of farmers is low, this does not mean that their lives are necessarily miserable. From the point of view of life, of course, the living conditions are much better now. We lived in a spacious and bright house, and we were no longer so lacking in food and clothing. However, we cannot ignore the foundation laid for us by the peasants of that era. The good life we have now is also paved for us by them in the face of extreme poverty.
The peasants in those days, although their incomes were small, did not stand still. They work hard to create a better life for future generations. It is their selfless dedication that allows us to enjoy such a wonderful life today.
Looking back on the past, we should not only see the poverty and hardships of the peasants at that time, but also see their hope and confidence in the future. The peasants still maintained a firm belief in the face of material scarcity, they found joy in suffering, and persevered in the struggle. They laid a better foundation for us with their own efforts.
In modern society, we enjoy an abundant material and comfortable life. However, we must not forget the struggle and perseverance of the people of that era. Their spiritual outlook tells us that as long as we have firm faith and the spirit of hard work, no matter what difficulties we face, we can move forward bravely and create a better future of our own.
So, we should not have any prejudice against the peasants of that era. Although their income is small and their living conditions are relatively difficult, their spirit and fighting spirit are unparalleled. They have made tremendous efforts and sacrifices for who we are today, and we should remember them with gratitude.