Introduction
In the long scroll of the history of New China, there is such a hero, his name is Zeng Guohua, a founding lieutenant general. One early summer in 1950, when he stood in front of the door of his hometown, endless emotions welled up in his heart.
He has been away from this home for 26 years. Facing his elderly father, Zeng Guohua had to face a poignant reality: the elderly father could no longer recognize his son, so he asked tremblingly: "Sir, who are you looking for?" ”
What kind of story is hidden behind this simple question? This former revolutionary soldier, what kind of feelings will his family and country reveal when he returns? FatherThe teenager left home
Zeng Guohua's hometown is in a remote town in Guangdong, where life is simple and hard. His family was even more impoverished, his father Zeng Wenshan made a living from farming, his mother died early, and the burden of the family fell on his father's shoulders alone.
Zeng Guohua is the tenth and youngest child in the family, so he is affectionately known as the "Old Ten". Zeng Guohua has shown extraordinary intelligence and perseverance since he was a child. Although his family was poor, he had a thirst for knowledge.
In the town's elementary school, he was always the student who excelled and was loved by his teachers. However, his poor family environment prevented him from continuing his education.
Every night, he would always read borrowed books silently under the dim oil lamp, full of curiosity and yearning for the outside world.
At the age of 14, Zeng Guohua made a major decision - to leave his hometown and join the Red Army. It was a dark and windy night, and he quietly left the familiar hut with uncertainty about the future and enthusiasm for the revolution.
His heart was filled with indignation at an unjust society and a vision of a new world. Stepping into the ranks of the Red Army, he quickly showed his bravery and wisdom.
In the army, he learned not only how to use **, but more importantly, how to fight for a higher ideal.
In the smoke of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Chinese Civil War, Zeng Guohua was active on the front line. His bravery and wisdom led him to perform many miracles on the battlefield.
During the arduous course of the Long March, he showed incredible perseverance and leadership. From an ordinary soldier to the chief of staff of the corps, his every step is condensed with sweat and blood and tears.
In this process, Zeng Guohua witnessed the sacrifice of countless comrades-in-arms and also experienced the cruelty of war. On the battlefield filled with gunpowder, he witnessed the interweaving of life and death, and felt the deep friendship between comrades.
Whenever night fell, he would always recall the scene of his hometown, and his heart had both concern for his relatives and firm belief in the revolutionary cause.
As the war deepened, Zeng Guohua's military talent and leadership ability gradually emerged. He has demonstrated exceptional talent in strategic planning and force management.
During the War of Liberation, he held important positions such as division commander, chief of staff of the Corps. His military talents were recognized by his superiors, and in 1955, he was awarded the rank of lieutenant general, becoming one of the founding lieutenant generals after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Homesickness is deep
Although the war had made him a good military leader, his heart was always longing for his distant homeland.
Whenever night fell, he would always think quietly in his tent, and his mind always came to mind the misty field, the warm cabin, and his honest father and long-lost family.
The memory of his hometown, like a sleeping river, flows slowly in his heart.
On a summer evening in 1950, Zeng Guohua packed his simple bags and prepared to embark on the journey home. It's been 26 years since I left home on that fateful night.
His heart was filled with mixed emotions: anticipation, apprehension, excitement, and a hint of unease. Zeng Guohua remembered that he once silently swore in his heart that unless the revolution was victorious, he would never set foot in his home.
Now, the establishment of New China seems to be the best reason for him to return home.
In the army, Zeng Guohua won the respect of his comrades with his firm will and outstanding military talents. When he told his comrades that he was about to return to his hometown to visit relatives, they were all happy for him.
In the sound of the blessings of his comrades, he brought a few humble gifts and prepared to give them to his family who had not seen him for a long time. He knew that these simple gifts could not compensate for years of longing, but they carried his deep feelings for his family and country.
On the way to Qiling Town, Wuhua County, Zeng Guohua's thoughts replayed in his mind like a movie.
He remembered the scene of chasing among the green rice fields in his childhood, the kind and slightly vicissitudes of his father's face, and the branches of the old locust tree in front of his house.
The scenery outside the car window was changing, but in his eyes, everything seemed to stay in that distant past.
When the vehicle drove into the lane of his hometown, Zeng Guohua's mood was even more excited. He got out of the car and walked to the familiar and unfamiliar old mansion. The house is a little dilapidated, but it still exudes a long-lost warmth.
He knocked softly on the door, his heart beating faster. The door slowly opened, and an old man with white hair slowly walked out. Zeng Guohua's heart was shocked, and the old man in front of him was his father, Zeng Wenshan, who he thought about day and night.
Father and son reunited
Zeng Wenshan's eyes were confused, obviously unable to recognize the middle-aged man in military uniform in front of him. He asked tremblingly, "Sir, who are you looking for?" Zeng Guohua's heart swelled with an indescribable emotion.
His eyes moistened, and he said in a choked voice, "Dad, I'm back." Zeng Wenshan was stunned for a moment, carefully looked at the officer in front of him, and finally found a familiar outline on his face.
His tears flowed down his eyes, and his trembling voice was full of surprise: "Old ten, is it you?" You're alive.
Zeng Guohua and his father Zeng Wenshan spent a few precious days at home. They sat on the kang of the old house, talking about the past years and the changes in their hometown.
Zeng Guohua listened to his father's story about what had happened in the village in the years since he left home, and his heart was full of emotion. He also told his father about his experience in the army over the years, although his words were full of hardships, but also revealed pride and satisfaction.
A few days passed in a flash, and Zeng Guohua had to say goodbye to his father and return to his post. Before leaving, he hugged his father tightly, his eyes full of reluctance.
Zeng Wenshan looked at his son's back, tears flashing in his eyes, but more pride and comfort. Zeng Guohua promised that when the country is more stable and life is better, he will come back again to accompany his father and make up for the debts of these years.
This long-lost reunion experience is not only a simple family reunion, but also a deep memory of home and country. In Zeng Guohua's heart, hometown and family always occupy the softest part.
With Zeng Guohua's temporary farewell from his hometown, his mood was immersed in a deep sentimentality. Although the trip to visit his relatives was short, it gave him a strong sense of family and country and deep thinking about the future.
He returned to the army and continued to devote himself to the construction and development of New China, but his heart always floated with longing for his hometown and concern for his father.
Engage in nation-building
After returning to the army, Zeng Guohua turned the emotion of visiting relatives into motivation for work.
He played an important role in the construction of New China, whether it was innovation in the military field or participation in major national decisions, which reflected his wisdom and responsibility as a general.
Although his work is busy, whenever he has free time, he always thinks of his relatives in his hometown and thinks about how to better serve the country and give back to the society.
As he grew older, Zeng Guohua became more aware of the importance of family and country feelings. In the dead of night, he often recalled conversations with his father at home, thinking about how to integrate personal struggles into the development of the country.
In his heart, the happiness of the family and the prosperity of the country go hand in hand. This deep feeling of family and country has also become an inexhaustible driving force in his work.
With the passage of time, Zeng Guohua gradually entered his old age. After a military career full of glory and hard work, he chose to retire and return to his hometown, which haunted his dreams.
There, he was able to quietly reminisce about the past and share his stories with his fellow villagers. Although the years have carved marks on his face, his eyes are still firm, and his heart is full of love for life.
After retirement, Zeng Guohua did not stop contributing to society. He uses his rich experience and network resources to make suggestions for the development of his hometown and help villagers improve their lives.
He has promoted a number of social welfare projects in his hometown, helping to improve local education and medical conditions. His behavior won the respect and love of the villagers.
In the last years of his life, Zeng Guohua lived a quiet and fulfilling life. He often goes to his father's grave to pay respects and reminisce about his past with his father.
His story has become a legend in his hometown, inspiring generations of people. On a peaceful autumn evening, Zeng Guohua closed his eyes peacefully, ending his legendary life.
Conclusion
Zeng Guohua's life is like a magnificent historical scroll, showing the ambition and sacrifice of a revolutionary hero.
From a runaway teenager, to a general in a battle robe, to his son returning home, every step he takes reflects the changes of that era. His story is not only a narrative of personal fate, but also a review of a great era.
Faced with his father's ignorance, Zeng Guohua's heart experienced deep struggles and understandings, and finally understood that no matter what kind of high position he was in, the feelings of family and country would always remain in his heart.
Zeng Guohua's life is the truest testimony of those turbulent years, and it is also the most profound interpretation of the feelings of his family and country. His story is both a microcosm of history and a revelation for the future.