In 1963, several luxury cars suddenly came to Meilihe Village in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, and the villagers watched curiously. A senior official named Zhai Wenqing asked about a person named Yu Shuilin, which surprised the villagers. It turned out that Yu Shuilin was a poor man living in a horse shed in the village, why did a big official suddenly look for him? What kind of character is this Yu Shuilin?Why would a high-ranking official come all the way to this remote village to meet him? Let's go with Xiao Yao to see what's going on.
In the autumn of 1925, Yu Shuilin was born in a humble village in Inner Mongolia. It was a simple mud and wooden home surrounded by vast farmland that served as his family's livelihood. Like many Chinese families of that era, Yu Shuilin's family lived in poverty. The young Yu Shui Lin chased through the fields, and his childhood was full of simple happiness. Yu Shuilin thought that such a calm and loving life would accompany him for the rest of his life.
In the summer of 1937, all that changed dramatically. The Lugou Bridge Incident broke out, and that year Japan's iron hooves stepped into the land of Chinabrought the shadow of war. The sudden war has plunged countless ordinary families into deep despair.
Yu Shuilin's hometown was not spared, and the Japanese invasion left this peaceful village in ruins, and his home no longer existed. Yu Shuilin's parents took him and his siblings to start a long life on the run. During the day, they hide in the barren mountains and abandoned ruinsAt night, they seek refuge from place to place. Hunger and fear have become their daily companions, and every day they are rushing to survive.
In this difficult environment, Yu Shuilin saw the brilliance and darkness of human nature, and the cruelty of war made him precocious. He had seen the bravery of the villagers unite to resist the invadersI also witnessed the warmth of people supporting each other in desperate situations. At the same time, the war also made him feel the pain of losing his family and home, all of which was deeply engraved in his heart.
Sometime in 1947, 22-year-old Yu Shuilin took a step to change his fateHe joined the People's Liberation Army and fulfilled his long-held dream. Growing up, Yu Shuilin was plagued by poverty and undernutrition, and did not enjoy a rich material life, which had a great impact on his physical development. In addition, the training intensity of the army is far beyond Mizurin's imagination, and every day is like a struggle against his own limits.
The days when he first joined the army were undoubtedly a severe test for Shui Lin. Physical training, long-distance running weights, ** operation ......Every task is extremely demanding. In just a few weeks, Yu Shuilin's weight had lost significantly, and blood blisters had developed on his hands and feet, and every step seemed to be stepping on the tip of a knife. However, in the face of these difficult challenges, Yu Shuilin has shown extraordinary perseverance and perseverance. He never showed a trace of bitterness in front of his comradesThere is no holding back from difficulties.
In the subsequent series of training competitions, Yu Shuilin relied on tenacious perseverance and unremitting effortsIt has achieved excellent results and won the praise of the company commander and the admiration of his comrades.
After three months of hard training, Yu Shuilin's body and spirit have been greatly exercised and improved. From a thin young man to a sturdy warrior, Yu Shuilin's image in the barracks has also undergone earth-shaking changes.
At this time, the 3rd Column of the Northeast Field Army had already achieved remarkable results under the leadership of Han Xianchu. In the battle of Sibao Linjiang, the 3rd Column and the 4th Column fought hand in hand, showing shocking combat effectiveness. They defeated the well-armed Kuomintang army with lightning speed, causing the opponent to lose their fighting spirit, and the battle not only strengthened the position of the PLA on the battlefieldIt also made the 3rd column win the reputation of "whirlwind column".Han Xianchu was also known as the "Whirlwind Commander".
In the summer of 1950, the war on the Korean Peninsula suddenly ignited, and although it appeared to be an internal conflict in North Korea, it was in fact a wrestling affair with international powers, especially the United States, which sought to expand its influence in Asia. Faced with this situation, the Chinese leadership has insight into the ambitions behind the United StatesIn order to defend *** and territorial integrity, a major decision was made to send volunteers to the DPRK. As an ordinary soldier, Yu Shuilin also became one of the volunteers who went to the Korean battlefield.
In 1951, in a key battle near Hengcheng, Yu Shuilin's unit, the 3rd Battalion of the 352nd Regiment of the 40th Army of the Volunteer Army, was given an important task. They lay in ambush in the path of the enemy army, ready to give the enemy a surprise blow. The surprise attack of the Volunteer Army at the beginning really caught the American army by surprise and caused considerable losses to the other side. As the battle dragged on, the tank-armed U.S. forces soon demonstrated their overwhelming firepower superiority.
On the battlefield, the volunteer soldiers fell one by one, the bright red blood stained the soil, and the situation became extremely critical. At such a critical juncture, Yu Shuilin grabbed a grenade and rushed towards the enemy's tank group desperately. He was extremely fast, approaching the enemy tank almost instantaneously. Yu Shuilin accurately threw the grenade at a tank, and with a loud bang, the tank was successfully blown up.
But this heroic act also caused Yu Shuilin to suffer serious injuries. Despite this, on the battlefield, he did not have time to think about his own pain. Fighting through the excruciating pain in his body, he struggled to his feet again, targeting another enemy tank.
In that fierce battle, Yu Shuilin was unfortunately hit by a bullet while charging forward, and shrapnel hit him in the right arm. For Shui Lin, such an injury didn't seem to attract much attention from himHis mind was all focused on the battle and the enemy. Under his leadership, the morale of the fighters was high, and they showed unprecedented courage, and in the end they destroyed not only the enemy's armored vehicles, but also a group of enemy troops that followed them.
As the dust of the battle settled, cheers of victory rang out on the battlefield. At this moment, Yu Shuilin's eyes locked on a few American soldiers who were trying to escape to the woods not far away. He didn't hesitate or bother to inform his companions, so he chased after him. Yu Shuilin's actions were swift and decisive, and he quickly walked through the battlefieldIn the end, these American soldiers were successfully captured alive.
When Yu Shuilin led the captured American soldiers back, he was already at the end of his crossbow. His comrades were cheering for the victory, and the company commander was preparing to praise him. Yu Shuilin no longer has the strength to hear these praisesHis body was exhausted and bleeding profusely, and he finally couldn't bear it anymore and fell to the ground.
Only then did everyone realize that Yu Shuilin's injuries were far more serious than they imagined. In order to pursue the enemy, he almost used the last of his strength. His comrades-in-arms hurriedly sent him to the medical center, and everyone's hearts were full of admiration. Yu Shuilin's bravery and sacrificial spirit have become a good story in the company.
After being seriously wounded on the Korean battlefield, Yu Shuilin was urgently transferred to the rear hospital for acceptance**. According to the doctor's diagnosis, the injury to his right arm was extremely serious, beyond the scope of medical technology at the time. In order to save his life, doctors made the difficult decision - to have his leg amputated. Although the operation successfully saved him from life-threatening danger, Yu Shuilin lost his right arm as a result.
Yu Shuilin after the operation, when facing his empty right sleeve,The inner struggle and pain are indescribable. He was brave and fearless on the battlefield, but now he can only watch it all quietly. Deeply trapped in self-blame and loss, he thought that he had become useless due to his disability and did not want to be a burden to his comrades-in-arms and the organization, so he chose to leave silently, cutting off all contact with his past comrades-in-arms and life.
After the war, when his comrades-in-arms returned with glory, Yu Shuilin's figure was nowhere to be found. As time went by, more and more people began to believe,This hero has given his life. Zhai Wenqing, a close comrade-in-arms of Yu Shuilin, has a different view on this. He is well aware of Yu Shuilin's tenacity and unyielding, and firmly believes that Yu Shuilin is still alive. In the next 12 years, Zhai Wenqing never gave up looking for traces of Yu ShuilinHe traveled to every possible place, asking everyone who might know about Yu ShuilinJust to see this old comrade-in-arms again.
Because Yu Shuilin was alone before joining the army, he did not leave any clues about his family, which made it difficult to find a job. Zhai Wenqing always has a glimmer of hope in his heartHe firmly believes that Yu Shuilin is still living in a corner.
It was not until a chance encounter in 1963 that Zhai Wenqing, as the deputy commander of the 118th Division, visited a remote village in Chifeng, Inner MongoliaIt was discovered by accident in the water forest. Yu Shuilin was busy feeding the horses of the production team at the time, and this scene made Zhai Wenqing instantly recognize his comrades-in-arms who he hadn't seen for many years.
Zhai Wenqing then followed Yu Shuilin to his residence, a dilapidated hut not far from the stables. The interior of the house was extremely simple, and the walls around it were in tattersIt is difficult to withstand the cold wind outside. Standing in such a poignant environment, Zhai Wenqing's heart was full of complex emotions, his eyes were unconsciously moist, but he couldn't speak for a long time.
Zhai Wenqing was deeply heartbroken, so he assisted Yu Shuilin to improve his living environment. With the support of the local **, Yu Shuilin soon moved into a newly built cottage, which was undoubtedly the beginning of a new life for him.
Considering his physical condition, Yu Shuilin finally decided to marry a woman with poor eyesight. On the day of the wedding, Zhai Wenqing, who had been promoted to division commander, sent someone to take the newlyweds to the troops, not only gave them warm household items, but also prepared a plaque engraved with the word "hero" for Yu ShuilinIn recognition of his heroic deeds. This plaque has become the most precious decoration in Yu Shuilin's homeDuring the festive season, Zhai Wenqing always invites Yu Shuilin to return to the army and spend happy time with everyone.
Until Yu Shuilin's death, Zhai Wenqing still did not forget this old comrade-in-armsHe personally took charge of Yu Shuilin's aftermath to ensure that the hero was duly respected and remembered.
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Korean War in the Far East, published by the People's Liberation Army Literature and Art Publishing House, January 2005, by Wang Shuzeng.