"Zhang Xize, now is a good time to rest, let's plan our marriage quickly! "Hong Xuezhi held Zhang Xize's hand, and his eyes flashed with impatience.
Zhang Xize nodded shyly, two red clouds appeared on his face, and their marriage was confirmed. Hong Xuezhi's love for Zhang Xize is well known to everyone in the army, but their sudden flash marriage surprised everyone.
So, what really happened at that time?
Hong Xuezhi and Zhang Wen met in the Zhanhua County Singing Competition, and the love story of the two began from then on. Zhanhua County, located in the Ganzi region of western Sichuan, is a small town with only 100 Tibetan households, but it is here that Hong Xuezhi and Zhang Wen begin their love journey.
In April 1936, the Red Fourth Front Army crossed Jiajin Mountain twice and came to Zhanhua County after many hardships. After arriving at Zhanhua County, the Red Fourth Army plans to hold an all-army sports meeting, and army commander Wang Hongkun, chief of staff Chen Bojun, and director of the Political Department Hong Xuezhi will all be present at the scene to distribute prizes to the winning comrades.
In this sports meeting, in addition to sports competitions, there are also literary and artistic competitions for female soldiers. After receiving the notice, Zhang Wen (that is, Zhang Xize), the leader of the first squad of the female soldiers of the Supply Department, stayed awake all night, lying on the bed and carefully studying the advantages and disadvantages of his class.
The female soldiers in their class are all "big guys", but they have a unique advantage, that is, they can endure hardships and can sing. When they were in the base area, there were 100 female soldiers in the women's squad of the Ministry of Supply, divided into six classes, each of whom had to sew a set of military uniforms every day.
At this time, everyone will choose to sing to lift their spirits. Thinking of this, Zhang Wen patted the bed board: "Yes, let's sing, everyone will work together, and we will definitely win." ”
The huge knocking sound woke up the female comrade-in-arms next to her, she muttered, and said sleepily: "Squad leader, why don't you sleep yet!" ”
On the day of Zhang Wen's sports meeting, the competition officially began. The female soldiers love to talk and laugh on weekdays, and they bring laughter and laughter to ** when they go to **, but when they are about to perform on stage, some people have stage fright.
They whispered to Zhang Wen: "Squad leader, let's not go up!" However, Zhang Wen didn't speak, she just looked around the venue, then clenched her fists and said firmly: "Up!" ”
So, under the leadership of Zhang Wen, the female soldiers of the Ministry of Supply lined up neatly and walked to the rostrum. Pleasant singing suddenly sounded on the sports field. Zhang Wen led the women's squad to sing a song "Song of Catching Live Cows", and the soldiers felt that it was not enjoyable and wanted to listen to another song, so they sang "Song of Fighting Cavalry" again.
At that time, Zhang Wen was seventeen or eighteen years old, with a round face, handsome and dignified, and a pair of big eyes. When she had finished singing, she blushed and ran back to the group with her head down and a smile.
Thunderous applause is the best judgment. There is no doubt that Zhang Wen's class won the first place. When Zhang Wen smiled and came to the stage to accept the award on behalf of the whole class, she happily saluted Hong Xuezhi.
Hong Xuezhi glanced at the girl with clear eyebrows and shook hands with her with a smile: "Comrade Xi Ze, your singing is good!" "Not good, not good! Zhang Wen said modestly, she took the prize, saluted Hong Xuezhi again, and then ran ** and squeezed into the cheering crowd.
Hong Xuezhi looked at the girl's back, and a feeling of love and pity sprouted in his heart. He remembered that when Zhang Wengang was transferred to the Ministry of Supply, the comrades in charge of related affairs also introduced her, which left a deep impression on Hong Xuezhi.
Figure |Hong Xuezhi Hong Xuezhi told his feelings to the political commissar Xie Qiqing of the Ministry of Supply, and the political commissar Xie was a warm-hearted person, and as soon as he heard that Hong Xuezhi wanted to let him be a matchmaker, he agreed.
That night, He Kechun, the lover of Chen Bojun, chief of staff of the Red Fourth Army, came to Zhang Wen and led Zhang Wen to the office of Political Commissar Xie. It was a small room, but there were many people sitting in it, including army commander Wang Hongkun and his lover Feng Mingying, as well as political commissar Xie.
After Zhang Wen entered, he was a little nervous: "What's the matter?" The army chiefs are here, did I make a mistake? Or are there special tasks that need to be completed by female soldiers? With an uneasy mood, Zhang Wen stood in the room in a regular manner, with his head down, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
In the end, it is the lesbians who are more careful and considerate. "Come on! Sister Feng Mingying pulled Zhang Wen to sit down beside her with a smile, and said kindly: "Comrade Xize, your class sang a good song today!" ”
Zhang Wen hurriedly shook his head modestly: "It's not good, it's not good." At this time, Political Commissar Xie then asked, "Do you know Director Hong Xuezhi of the Political Department?" Zhang Wen continued to shake his head: "I don't know, I don't know, I work in the quilt factory, and I have no contact with the chief." ”
In fact, the reason why Zhang Wen said that he didn't know each other was to avoid this topic. She had met Hong Xuezhi before, and she had also heard of his deeds, such as being brave in battle, approachable, etc., which left a deep impression on Zhang Wen.
Director Hong praised you and said that your singing is very good! Sister Feng Mingying accentuated the word "you". Then, Political Commissar Xie introduced Hong Xuezhi's family situation, background and personal experience.
From Political Commissar Xie's introduction, Zhang Wen vaguely sensed something, and couldn't help but blush, and his heart was pounding. At this time, Army Commander Wang Hongkun also spoke, and he said with a smile: "Comrade Xize, Mingying and I want to introduce you to Director Hong, what do you think?" ”
Figure |Wang Hongkun and Zhang Wen lowered their heads even more, not knowing how to answer. Political Commissar Xie on the side seemed to have guessed Zhang Wen's thoughts, and he said very kindly: "Let's not talk about this matter first, you can think about it yourself, and then ask your second brother's opinion." ”
A sentence woke up Zhang Wen. Yes, I have to discuss this matter with my second brother. After going back, Zhang Wen found his second brother Zhang Xihan and explained the situation. The second brother is a straightforward person, he said: "Although we are brother and sister, we are also revolutionary comrades-in-arms, as long as you are willing to do this, I will never say half a 'no' word!" ”
Early the next morning, Zhang Wen went to see Political Commissar Xie. "How's it going, little ghost? Commissar Xie asked anxiously. "Director Hong, he seems to be 6 years older than me, and I ......Political Commissar Xie saw through the girl's mind again, he smiled and said kindly: "Okay, otherwise, I'll ask Comrade He Kechun to take you to meet Director Hong, you talk first!" ”
Zhang Wen nodded shyly, and agreed. At that time, Hong Xuezhi's political department was located on a hillside outside Zhanhua City, where there was an endless forest, and Zhang Wen's mood at this time was like the green of the mountain, full of infinite vitality and yearning.
Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock on the door, Hong Xuezhi opened the door after hearing the movement, and saw Zhang Wen at first sight, not to mention how happy he was, he gave up his seat and poured tea, very positive.
What have you been studying lately? Hong Xuezhi walked up to Zhang Wen and asked cordially. "I read the tabloids printed by the Political Department every day. "Comrade Xi Ze, the song you sing is very good, I think I am afraid that in the future, I will be the first singer of our Red Fourth Army!" ”
Hong Xuezhi said approvingly. In front of the people he likes, he always has endless things to say.
Figure |Hong Xuezhi Zhang Wen lowered his head and covered his red cheeks, and said shyly: "Director Hong, I don't think my singing is very good. Hong Xuezhi interrupted her: "You're not right, you're not right!"
Your singing is good enough, I like to listen to people sing, and I can't catch up with your level in my life. Zhang Wen couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "What kind of ability is singing, I worked for the landlord's house when I was a child, and I was not allowed to cry when I was beaten, so I sang at that time, and hummed if I couldn't sing."
As long as you sing, your heart will feel better. Later, when I became a Red Army, I loved singing even more. Hong Xuezhi listened very carefully, and he responded: "Every time I hear you sing, I think of myself."
To say that I am not afraid of your jokes, since I was sick and had a pockmarked face, my personality has changed, I have become taciturn, and I even feel that I am a dwarf. Speaking of the pockmarks on his face, Hong Xuezhi felt very bitter.
It was when he was ** years old and went to a paper shop as an apprentice. This year, he contracted smallpox, and the boss not only refused to treat him, but was also afraid of contagion, so he kicked him out of the store that night.
A child, helpless, hides alone in a ruined temple, groggy. But the poor child had a hard life, a high fever, and no water entered, so Hong Xuezhi survived ......Listening to his story, Zhang Wen's eyes became moist, she never thought that there was such a sad story under the pockmarks on her face.
In order to change the topic, Hong Xuezhi asked: "Political Commissar Xie and Commander Wang have talked to you?" "It's been talked about! "Do you have any comments then?" "I listen to the organization. ”
Hong Xuezhi laughed after hearing this, and said humorously: "That is my personal opinion, and several leaders agree, so our personal matter has become the opinion of the organization." ”
Then, Hong Xuezhi said sincerely: "In addition to fighting and working, I hope to have a home and a like-minded wife, change my depressed and withdrawn character, and add some happiness to the rest of my life."
Actually, I have been paying attention to you for a long time, and I like your straightforwardness, ability, strength and optimism. We are all from a bitter background, if you don't want to, I will never force it, we will always be comrades-in-arms who respect each other......”
Those eyes full of anticipation filled Hong Xuezhi and Zhang Wen's hearts with tenderness. At that moment, Zhang Wen bravely said to Hong Xuezhi: "Director Hong, as long as you don't dislike it, I am willing to marry you, I will sing to you, and I will teach you to sing." ”
Hong Xuezhi was so excited that he almost jumped up: "Great, great!" Xi Ze, while it's time to rest now, let's hurry up and get married! Zhang Wen nodded shyly, smiled softly, two red clouds flew on his face, and everything was decided.
It's only been two months since they got married, and they are going to face separation, three years, Hong Xuezhi, are you **? On June 1, 1936, the wedding of Hong Xuezhi and Zhang Wen was held in the office of the Political Department.
Army Commander Wang Hongkun and his lover Feng Mingying, military political commissar Wang Jian'an, chief of staff Chen Bojun and his lover He Kechun, and political commissar of the Ministry of Supply Xie Qiqing were all present to congratulate him.
Figure |Although there was only a bowl of yak meat, a few pieces of barley flour cake and a pot of gnocchi soup at the wedding banquet, everyone sat around and replaced the wine with noodle soup, which was still very lively.
At the wedding, Zhang Wen wore a military uniform, and the most eye-catching thing was the pair of shoes under his feet: plush weaving, raw cowhide soles, jujube red mesh uppers, and two toe caps decorated with a big red ball.
This may be Zhang Wen's most precious dowry. With song as the medium, how can the wedding be without the bride's beautiful singing? Under the applause of the comrades, Zhang Wen sang to his heart's content, and Hong Xuezhi was even more fascinated by it.
Their wedding was very simple, and the only possessions were a sheet and an old blanket. Later, this old blanket was also given to a fellow countryman. For this reason, Hong Xuezhi once said regretfully: "That's our wedding souvenir, how can we give it away casually?"
Is it bad to send something else? Although this sentence carries a hint of complaint, it is full of cherishing love. Two months after the wedding, Red.
The Second and Fourth Front armies successfully joined forces.
Later, according to the order of the organization, Hong Xuezhi took the troops to the anti-Japanese front, which was three years. For three years, there has been no news. Zhang Wen is worried about her husband's safety all the time, has Hong Xuezhi sacrificed?
In the past three years, there have been many door-to-door suitors, and some friends persuaded Zhang Wen: "I separated within a few days of marriage, and I haven't seen you for three years, did you become a big cadre and forget you." ”
Every time Zhang Wen heard this, he would always smile and shake his head, and said very firmly: "No, you don't know him, I Lao Hong is not such a person!" Although he said so, Zhang Wen had no bottom in his heart, he was thinking: "What happened to Lao Hong?"
Why not a letter? ”
In May 1938, Zhang Wen entered the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University to study nursing, and lived in a cave in Qingliang Mountain, Yan'an. One day, Zhang Wen, who was reading a book, suddenly heard a call outside the window, she looked out the window and saw Hong Xuezhi, who she hadn't seen for three years, waving to her.
When the four eyes met, Zhang Wen was full of affection, although her throat couldn't make a sound, her mind had all melted into the other party's eyes. After three years of marriage, Zhang Wen not only looked forward to her husband, but also realized her wish.
In July 1939, she gave birth to a beautiful daughter named "Xinghua". However, when it was transferred, the child cried loudly, and Hong Xuezhi waved the command flag to let Zhang Wen keep the child.
Zhang Wen was reluctant to leave the child behind, and in the end the child got pink eye and cried heavily. ** and Hong Xuezhi persuaded Zhang Wen many times, but she insisted on not leaving the child, and Hong Xuezhi had no choice but to give up.
One night, the troops began to move, preparing to cross the Japanese blockade line and enter North China. Mobilize all mothers with children to ensure that their children do not cry or fuss and do not expose their goals.
During the march, Zhang Wen tripped over a stone, waking up Xinghua, who was sleeping. The child cried "wow", especially loudly.
In the smoke of war, Hong Xuezhi, as the commander of the front team, did not hesitate to choose to leave his wife and children behind. When he solemnly told his wife that he wanted to leave the child behind, Zhang Wen was stunned, and his heart was full of doubts and worries.
However, Zhang Wen knows very well that as a conscious Red Army, her responsibility and mission is not only a mother, but also a soldier. Therefore, although her heart was full of reluctance and pain, she still sensibly handed the child to Hong Xuezhi.
Hong Xuezhi picked up the child and ran down the hill quickly, hoping to find a safe place to keep the children away from the threat of war. In a grass house with a faint light, Hong Xuezhi met a pair of kind-hearted fellows.
He begged them to take the children, promising that when the revolution was won, he would never forget their kindness, and if he died in the war, he hoped that they would take care of the children as if they were his own daughters.
Hong Xuezhi and Zhang Wen gave birth to other children, but the eldest daughter Xinghua has always been the deepest concern in their hearts. Every time they think of her, endless thoughts and worries welled up in their hearts.
However, they know that there are always some people and things in this world that cannot be measured by time and distance, but can only be felt and cherished with their hearts.
On May 27, 1951, a letter of introduction from the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee led a special visitor, the female comrade Zhang Wen, to the Yangqu County Party Committee compound. She came to find her child, who was lost by Zhang Wen in an experience in the countryside ** years ago.
Guo Shourui, secretary of the Quyang County Party Committee at that time, was presiding over the meeting, and when he heard that someone was looking for him, he walked out of the conference room to receive Zhang Wen. Guo Shourui read the letter of introduction and promised to communicate in detail after the meeting.
After the meeting, Zhang Wen described the scene and told Guo Shourui that her husband, Hong Xuezhi, was commanding the battle in Korea. After Guo Shourui listened, he calculated that the child's current age should be 12 years old, which is consistent with Zhang Wen's statement.
Guo Shourui told Zhang Wen the location of the child. The next day, Zhang Wen took two comrades to Siyuan Village, which is more than 30 miles away from the county seat, and successfully found her child Honghong.
Honghong looked at the strange woman in front of her, her eyes full of confusion. After understanding the situation, her adoptive mother, **Cui, told Honghong in tears that she was her biological mother. Zhang Wen couldn't hold back his tears anymore, hugged the child, and cried and said: "Child, mom is sorry for you, for more than ten years, mom has been thinking about you all the time." ”
In the picture, Zhang Wenhonghong understood that it was her biological mother who was holding her in front of her. She said to Zhang Wen with tears: "I miss you too, Mom." Although **Cui was reluctant to leave, she finally reluctantly parted her love and handed over the child she had raised for 12 years to her biological mother.
Honghong will return to Zhang Wen, but she will always belong to two families, as she said in her letter to **Cui: "Although I left my mother's arms, my heart will always remain with my mother."
In the past, you were my mother;Now, you're my mom;In the future, you will still be my mother. And Zhang Wen also had deep feelings about this incident, he said: "This is not just a personal relationship, but a deep affection between the people and the army during the war years.
Without the selfless cover and support of the masses of the people, we would not be where we are today. ”