Zhang Ruiqi: The marriage came with the *** ceremony, and the villagers knew that he was not small.
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On December 30, 1949 in Qingjian County, Shaanxi Province, a family surnamed Zhang was holding a wedding in a lively manner. Despite the difficult conditions of the Zhang family, the wedding was in full swing, with the notes of various musical instruments coming and going, and the big red happy words set off the whole atmosphere festive and lively.
At a wedding in the countryside, a bride wearing a big red cotton jacket was surrounded by everyone and walked to the gate of Zhang's house in the sound of music, and the atmosphere suddenly became warm.
Watching the lively villagers, they applauded and talked at the same time. "I thought that the young man of the Zhang family was a big official outside, and he didn't want a girl from his hometown, but I didn't expect them to be so old and still together! ”
An old man with gray hair looked at the excitement and tilted his head to the old lady beside him. The old lady nodded and agreed: "Yes, I also thought he was a negative man, I didn't expect him to come back, I really don't know what he has done outside all these years, at such an old age, he is still so unpretentious ...... when he comes back."She had an intriguing look on her face.
When everyone at the wedding scene was still speculating about the identity of the groom, a soldier in military uniform walked into the courtyard of Zhang's house, and the audience instantly fell silent. He went straight to the new house, and when he saw the bridegroom, he immediately gave a solemn military salute.
The bridegroom, who wore a big red flower on his chest, also straightened his clothes and returned a military salute to the soldiers. The crowd whispered again, and just when everyone was puzzled, the soldier spoke: "Comrade Zhang Ruiqi, ** know that today is your big day, and specially sent me to attend your wedding on his behalf. ”
**？And handwritten letters and gifts? This groom is not small, ......The crowd burst into exclamation.
Zhang Ruiqi: The Long March guard who walked out of Yuanjiagou was once a guard around ***, and joined the army during the Red Army's Long March. From the local people joining the Red Army, to Zhang Ruiqi signing up for the army, and then becoming a guard around him, the growth story of an ordinary youth in northern Shaanxi has witnessed the process of the Red Army winning the heartfelt support of the people.
Zhang Ruiqi, from Qingjian County, Shaanxi Province, grew up in a poor peasant family. In a difficult environment, he set up his ambition to serve the motherland. When he learned that the Red Army was recruiting nearby, he saw hope and found a direction in life.
Although he is not young, and he has just been married, and he has not yet been married, he did not hesitate to choose to join the army. Before leaving, he told his parents in every possible way, promising that they would take care of themselves and wait for him to return to marry and have children.
In the artillery shooting training, Zhang Ruiqi became a Red Army and realized his dream. In the army, he always adhered to his original intention, no matter how hard and tired he was, he insisted on training to improve himself, and showed excellent combat ability.
His outstanding performance led to his transfer to the 4th Company of the ** Garrison Regiment. In November 1938, the Red Army garrison was bombed by the Japanese army, and bombs were also thrown in front of the cave where the Red Army was staying, and the condition was critical.
In order to ensure the safety of ***, ** decided to let him leave Yuanjiagou and go to Yangjialing.
In October 1943, the Communist Party of China ** prepared for a meeting in Zaoyuan. In order to facilitate *** to attend the meeting, ** decided to let him live in Zaoyuan to save him time to travel back and forth between Yuanjialing and Zaoyuan and ensure his safety.
In order to protect ***, the selection of new guards began. After layers of assessment, Zhang Ruiqi stood out with his outstanding talent and flexible mind, and was successfully elected as the best security guard.
Zhang Ruiqi is well aware of the importance of the party and the people, and the task of protecting the party is arduous and crucial, and it is necessary to ensure that nothing goes wrong. As time passed, he had more and more contact with ***, and his respect and affection for *** became deeper and deeper.
Zhang Ruiqi took the safety of the first class as the top priority, constantly improved himself, and became the head of the guard squad and served as the leader of the party group in the second year. In the spring of 1947, Hu Zongnan led 200,000 troops to attack northern Shaanxi, while the Red Army in northern Shaanxi had only tens of thousands, and there was a huge disparity in strength between the enemy and us.
**After analyzing the enemy situation, it was decided to abandon Yan'an. However, abandoning Yan'an meant abandoning northern Shaanxi, which was a base area that had been established after more than a decade of hard work, and most of the soldiers in Yan'an were from northern Shaanxi, and many were reluctant to leave.
Under such circumstances, ** made a decision before leaving Yan'an, so that those Red Army soldiers who were unwilling to leave northern Shaanxi could choose to retire and go home, or they could choose to continue guerrilla warfare in northern Shaanxi.
Gather all the guards and soldiers, and say to them: "We are going to Hebei, it is a long way, and we have to pass through some areas occupied by the enemy, and we can only ...... on footAfter analyzing the difficulties that may be encountered on the way, ** continued: "I know that you are not afraid of these difficulties, but there will always be reluctance to leave your hometown.
Those who are unwilling to leave can continue the revolution in northern Shaanxi, and you are also needed here. Make your own choice. After listening to ***'s words, Zhang Ruiqi's first thought flashed in his mind, that is, he must follow ***.
But on second thought, he began to hesitate.
At the age of 30, he is not yet married, and according to the customs of his hometown, this age should have started a family a long time ago. His fiancée is looking forward to it, and his elderly parents are also worried about it.
However, Zhang Ruiqi knew that the safety of *** was more important than Mount Tai, and he was unwilling to leave *** to face the confusion in his heart, and after some difficult thinking, he finally chose to let go of his personal concerns and continue to be by his side.
In fact, just when Zhang Ruiqi was entangled, ** had decided to give up this relationship and let Zhang Ruiqi pursue his career.
Zhang Ruiqi, did you marry at home? I'm in my thirties, so don't follow me. Zhang Ruiqi was deeply moved, and strengthened his determination to follow ***.
So, they agreed to go home and get married when Zhang Ruiqi sent *** to Hebei. In March 1948, Zhang Ruiqi followed *** out of northern Shaanxi, crossed the Yellow River, and came to Xibaipo, Pingshan County, Hebei.
Everyone thought that Zhang Ruiqi would abide by the agreement and leave the army to go home and get married, but he "changed his mind" and postponed his return date again and again.
After a series of twists and turns, the Xibaipo Memorial Hall returned to its hometown of Xibaipo. However, the guard Zhang Ruiqi did not receive an order to go to further study, which made him feel anxious.
Just when he was worried about this matter, Yan Changlin, the guard platoon commander next to him, suddenly found him and told him that he wanted to see him. It turned out that after arriving at Xibaipo, ** had been looking forward to Zhang Ruiqi saying goodbye to him, but Zhang Ruiqi never mentioned it.
Until one day, ** suddenly remembered Zhang Ruiqi while walking, so he immediately asked Yan Changlin to call him.
Zhang Ruiqi quickly came to ***'s residence, which was a rustic farmhouse courtyard, surrounded by adobe bungalows on three sides, lush ancient cypress behind the house, and a vast rice field in front of the house.
After meeting with ***, Zhang Ruiqi asked humbly: "Chairman, do you have anything to do with me?" Is there anything you need me to do so suddenly? * patted Zhang Ruiqi on the shoulder cordially and asked softly: "Comrade Ruiqi, we have been in Hebei for a while, according to our agreement, you should have set off, but why haven't you left yet?"
When are you going to leave? After listening to the chairman's words, Zhang Ruiqi immediately understood that there must be the chairman's deep meaning for not letting him go to school for further study, and his heart was full of gratitude.
Zhang Ruiqi stared at *** and pondered for a moment, then resolutely said: "Chairman, I have decided to stay, I will accompany you to Beiping, and then go home." ”
Zhang Ruiqi's voice was firm, his eyes were blazing, and his decision was impeccable. Listening to his statement, ** pondered for a while, and replied: "Then so be it, anyway, Beiping is almost here, you can go with me to have a look, take a look at the Forbidden City, where the emperor once lived."
When you go back, you can share your experience in Peking with your family and partner. In this way, Zhang Ruiqi once again stayed by ***'s side. He knew that although the Battle of Pingjin had just ended, there might still be many spies hidden in Beiping City, posing a threat to the security of ***.
Zhang Ruiqi always remained vigilant, and he was a little relieved until he successfully arrived in Beiping and stayed in Shuangqing Villa. ** In Beiping, he was busy with official duties, not only to command the removal of the remnants of the enemy, but also to prepare for the establishment of New China, often working all night, and had no time to deal with Zhang Ruiqi's demobilization.
One day, the tired *** walked out of the residence and walked at the foot of Xiangshan, thinking about work. Suddenly, he saw Zhang Ruiqi's familiar face, he slowed down his pace and called Zhang Ruiqi who was on guard.
Comrade Ruiqi, you have successfully completed your mission and delivered me safely to my destination, why don't you leave? * said to Zhang Ruiqi.
I would like to spend a little more time with you, President. Zhang Ruiqi replied with some embarrassment. "No, this time you have to leave, and if you delay any longer, your family and partner will definitely have an opinion. ”
Looking at his resolute attitude, Zhang Ruiqi had no choice but to agree to be demobilized and go home. Two days later, ** arranged a farewell party for Zhang Ruiqi. On the night of May 16, 1949, 16 guards and soldiers sat in a small restaurant in Xiangshan, Beijing, to see Zhang Ruiqi off.
Mao Anqing, as a representative of ***, participated in Zhang Ruiqi's farewell party and brought *** gifts. This gift not only includes a Wutaishan brand cigarette and a pound of Beijing fruit candy, but also an affectionate message, which reads: "Comrade Ruiqi, return to northern Shaanxi to continue to work, and always be loyal to the people's cause."
This message deeply touched Zhang Ruiqi, and he decided to be loyal to the people's cause forever. On May 17, 1949, ** personally handed over Zhang Ruiqi to Comrade ** and asked him to take **'s plane back to northern Shaanxi via Shanxi.
This is the deep trust and expectation of Zhang Ruiqi, and it is also an affirmation of Zhang Ruiqi as a loyal worker in the people's cause.
Before parting, he clasped Zhang Ruiqi's hand and said, "Please say hello to the villagers in northern Shaanxi." Zhang Ruiqi held back tears, nodded vigorously, and then boarded the plane and left the chairman.
After 13 years by the chairman's side, Zhang Ruiqi finally returned to northern Shaanxi and returned to his own home. His parents watched him appear at the door of the house, and at first thought they were dazzled, until they heard him cry their name, and they believed that their son had really returned.
The news of Mr. Zhang's return soon spread throughout the surrounding neighborhood, and people talked about it. Some people speculate that he has been a soldier for many years, and he must have become a big official, and he will not marry the girl he once married.
Zhang Ruiqi returned from other places, and the villagers questioned whether he was not doing well outside because of his simple clothes, so he had to go home. In the face of inquiry, Zhang Ruiqi simply replied that he was a soldier outside and did not mention ***
What makes Zhang Ruiqi feel relieved is that many years have passed, and the girl who was engaged to him is still by his side and has not looked for another son-in-law. Soon after, Zhang Ruiqi's parents prepared a wedding for him, fulfilling his long-standing wish.
On the day of the wedding, Ma Hanrong, a subordinate of **, specially came to give him a wedding gift, which made the villagers understand that Zhang Ruiqi was not a depressed home, nor was he a ruthless negative man, but a person with an "unusual background".
In the eager anticipation of the villagers, Zhang Ruiqi opened the envelope sent by ***, which contained the wedding blessings written by ***: I sent Comrade Ma Hanrong to attend your wedding, wishing you a hundred years of happiness, and at the same time hoping that you can make more contributions to your hometown.
And by the way, I will send 1 million yuan, I hope you can accept it. Although this 1 million yuan is only an old currency, equivalent to 100 yuan now, in those days, it was already a considerable fortune, enough to buy a fat pig.
After the wedding, Zhang Ruiqi did not use his special relationship with *** to seek personal interests for himself, but carefully put away ***'s gifts and continued to live the life of an ordinary farmer.
He always kept in mind the teachings of *** and did his best to do his duty.
In 1951, the northern Shaanxi region suffered a severe famine, and Zhang Ruiqi's family fell into poverty, almost to the point where they could not make ends meet. Faced with this predicament, Zhang Ruiqi's heart was full of hesitation, but in the end, he decided to write to *** for help.
He knew that this might cause *** trouble, but he really didn't have any other way out. He waited anxiously for ***'s response, and soon after, he received three hundred yuan from ***, which was ***'s own manuscript fee.
This deep concern brought tears to Zhang Ruiqi's eyes, and he was even more determined in his mission, determined to always be loyal to the cause of the people, and go all out to contribute to his hometown.
Looking at the barren mountains of northern Shaanxi, looking at the barren scene of his hometown, Zhang Ruiqi had a plan and decided to reclaim wasteland and plant trees. Since then, he has worked hard and been unknown, without telling anyone his identity, nor revealing his friendship with ***.
Day after day, year after year, he toiled in the mountains, without complaint or regret, without expecting anything in return. After decades of hard work, he relied on his own efforts to plant more than 500 acres of trees on the barren mountains in northern Shaanxi, and those originally desolate mountains are now overgrown with thorn trees, jujube trees, pepper trees and other kinds of trees, forming a green shade.
For his contributions, the county also awarded him the honor of "Hero of Greening".
Northern Shaanxi Lao**: He used to be a *** guard, but he was in trouble in his later years but had no complaints Zhang Ruiqi, the former guard squad leader of **, worked beside *** when he was young, but his life was very difficult in his later years.
They are a family of more than a dozen people who have been living in dilapidated caves for decades, without even a decent piece of furniture. As a demobilized veteran, Zhang Ruiqi only enjoyed a monthly subsidy of 30 yuan for the "Lost Red Army" at first, and it was not until 1992 that the subsidy amount rose to 100 yuan.
Despite the difficulties of life, Zhang Ruiqi had no complaints, nor did he go to ** to ask for an explanation, but just silently endured poverty and did what he could until he could no longer hold a hoe.
Although Zhang Ruiqi's life has been "brilliant" and has experienced countless hardships, he has never complained. He always kept in mind the admonition of ***: "contribute to the cause of the people".
Therefore, the villagers who know Zhang Ruiqi's deeds praise him: "He really deserves to be the best guard!" Zhang Ruiqi's story tells us that no matter how difficult we encounter in life, we must not give up the pursuit of ideals and beliefs.
We should learn from Zhang Ruiqi's spirit, stick to our posts, and make our own contributions to the people's cause.