In Chongqing in 1949, a cruel ** was quietly staged in the shadow of history. This is not only a bloody memory, but also a story of countless heroic lives seeking hope in despair. In that moment of chaos and fear, Sheng Guoyu became the only woman who came out of the scum hole alive, what thrilling things happened in it?
Chongqing in 1949 was a turning point in history, and every corner of the city was recording the cruelty and transformation at the end of the National War. Against this magnificent historical backdrop, Dregs Cave, an inconspicuous place in Jiulongpo District, has become synonymous with tragedy. What was originally just an ordinary limestone cave turned into a terrible prison in the hands of the Kuomintang.
That year, as the War of Liberation progressed, the situation of the Kuomintang became more and more embarrassing. In desperation, the Kuomintang began to carry out its last brutal actions against the revolutionaries imprisoned in the scum cave. According to historical records, more than 200 political prisoners were held in the dregs cave, most of whom were members and supporters of the Communist Party.
During their detention, they live in deplorable conditions, with poor food, foul air, and are often subjected to torture and ill-treatment. In this place of despair and the shadow of death, a terrible event occurred on November 27, 1949. Just a few days before the liberation of Chongqing, the defenders of the Kuomintang carried out this bloody ** before evacuating.
According to survivors' recollections, on that day, the defenders entered the prison with guns and knives without any chance of trial or justification, and one by one the prisoners were taken to a place known as the "Execution Ground". The sound of gunfire, cries, and screams mingled together to become the epitome of that dark hour.
The prisoners spent their last days in fear and uncertainty. Some of the prisoners tried to resist, but in the hail of bullets, they had little chance of survival. Others, in despair, choose silence and wait for the verdict of fate. According to later reports, only a dozen people survived this time, including the only female survivor, Sheng Guoyu.
* Later, the Dregs Cave became a bloody symbol that witnessed an aspect of the Kuomintang's brutal rule. Although this place was eventually taken over by the People's Liberation Army of New China, and the prisoners were rescued, the lives of those revolutionaries who died in the ** could not be recovered.
Their sacrifice has become a history of blood and tears on the eve of the founding of New China, and it has also become a pain in the hearts of countless people in later generations.
Sheng Guoyu, this name became a special symbol in the Dregs Cave in 1949. She was the only woman to survive that time, and her story is legendary. According to historical records, Sheng Guoyu was born in a poor family. Although her parents lived in poverty, they attached great importance to their daughter's education.
With their support, Sheng Guoyu eventually became a teacher, which was extremely difficult in the social context of the time. After becoming a teacher, Sheng Guoyu became acquainted with Yu Zicheng, a young man who was passionate about the cause of national and national liberation. The two met like a fateful arrangement, and soon became husband and wife.
After marriage, Sheng Guoyu was gradually attracted by Yu Zicheng's firm revolutionary spirit. Although Sheng Guoyu was not originally involved in politics, under the influence of Yu Zicheng, she began to come into contact with and understand the ideas and ideas of the Communist Party. With Yu Zicheng's encouragement, Sheng Guoyu not only read a large number of revolutionary works, but also began to assist her husband in some underground work.
While teaching at the school, she was secretly involved in some activities to transmit information and hide documents. These experiences gradually shaped Sheng Guoyu's revolutionary concept, and she changed from an ordinary teacher to a woman dedicated to the revolutionary cause. However, the cruelty of fate did not stop there.
Shortly after Yu Zicheng was arrested by the Kuomintang, Sheng Guoyu was also ** because of her husband's relationship. According to recollections, one day, several Kuomintang soldiers with guns suddenly broke into the school, and they went straight to the classroom where Sheng Guoyu was. A soldier shouted, "Sheng Guoyu, come out!" Otherwise, you will bear the consequences! ”
In the face of this sudden change, Sheng Guoyu resolutely stood up to avoid bringing danger to the students. Sheng Guoyu**, was brutally interrogated and tortured. Despite the physical torture, she remained true to her beliefs and did not reveal any important information.
Eventually, she was imprisoned in the infamous Dregs Cave Prison. There, she witnessed how comrades supported each other in extremely hostile circumstances to confront the brutality of the enemy.
In the scum cave, Sheng Guoyu spent a difficult time with other political prisoners. She witnessed the courage and perseverance of her comrades, and also experienced the indomitable spirit of the revolutionaries. This experience was deeply imprinted in Sheng Guoyu's heart and became an important motivation for her to persist in her beliefs and bravely face difficulties.
On November 27, 1949, the big ** that took place in the Dzha Cave Prison has become a bloody and harrowing memory in modern Chinese history. According to survivors and historical accounts, on that day, Kuomintang soldiers ferociously broke into the prison and began to brutalize the prisoners.
Sheng Guoyu recalled that the scene at that time was extremely chaotic and terrifying. The prisoners were roughly dragged out of their cells by Kuomintang soldiers, followed by a dense burst of gunfire. In this chaos and despair, Sheng Guoyu wittily chose to fall to the ground and pretend to be dead. As soon as the shots rang out, she quickly fell to the ground, trying to make it look as if she had been shot.
This was undoubtedly fraught with great risks in the circumstances of the time, but it was also the only chance of survival. Shortly after Sheng Guoyu fell to the ground, Kuomintang soldiers began to re-shoot the fallen prisoners to ensure that there were no survivors. In the moment of terror, a soldier walked up to Sheng Guoyu's side and stabbed her in the waist with the butt of his gun.
Despite the unbearable pain, Sheng Guoyu still endured and did not make any sound, so as not to expose the fact that he was not dead. It is chilling that even after the end of the **, the threat of survival has not completely disappeared. In order to destroy the incriminating evidence, Kuomintang soldiers set fire to the prison before evacuating.
Smoke and fire enveloped the entire scum cave, and Sheng Guoyu struggled to breathe in the smoke, realizing that if he did not manage to escape, his life would be in greater danger. At this life-and-death juncture, she used her last strength to climb into the urinal of the men's prison and use this hiding place to escape the fire. Before falling into a coma, she seemed to see Sister Jiang's determined eyes again.
In the dark corner of the Dregs Cave Prison, Sheng Guoyu met Sister Jiang, who was also a political prisoner. The two forged a deep friendship in this desperate place and supported each other. Sister Jiang was a staunch Communist Party member who endured all kinds of cruel torture in prison, but she never wavered in her faith.
In such an extreme environment, Sister Jiang's strength and bravery gave Sheng Guoyu great spiritual support. The interaction between Sheng Guoyu and Sister Jiang was full of mutual encouragement and support. According to historical records, Sister Jiang often shared her beliefs and revolutionary ideas with Sheng Guoyu, and even in the harsh prison environment, they would exchange thoughts and feelings as much as possible.
This kind of spiritual communication is especially precious in a physically small and oppressive space. Despite the difficult situation, Sister Jiang still showed amazing perseverance and leadership. In prison, she often organizes small-scale discussions among inmates, encouraging them to hold on to their beliefs and keep hope.
Sister Jiang's behavior not only had a profound impact on Sheng Guoyu, but also inspired other prisoners to persevere. Her presence is like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating every corner of the scum hole.
On the other hand, under the influence of Sister Jiang, Sheng Guoyu gradually showed his tenacity and wisdom. With Sister Jiang's encouragement, Sheng Guoyu learned how to stay calm and rational in extreme circumstances. Together, they discussed how to maintain their dignity and faith through small resistance, even in the face of insults and abuses from guards.
During this time, the deep friendship established between Sheng Guoyu and Sister Jiang became an important pillar of their survival in prison. At that time, this friendship was not only an emotional sustenance, but also a source of spiritual strength. In the Dregs Cave, a place of despair and death, their friendship symbolizes the tenacity of life and the desire for the future.
Sheng Guoyu later recalled that it was this special experience that made her show extraordinary courage in the face of the test of life and death. Sister Jiang's strength and wisdom helped Sheng Guoyu to maintain hope in the most desperate moments to a large extent.
After Sheng Guoyu survived, he became a witness to history. Her story is not only a record of her fate, but also a testimony to the history of that era. Sheng Guoyu's experience, her friendship with Sister Jiang, and the tenacity and wisdom she showed under extreme conditions are all profound manifestations of the Chinese revolutionary spirit of that era.
After surviving, Sheng Guoyu was rescued by the Communist Party of New China. Her story was soon widely disseminated and became an important case of reflecting the revolutionary spirit in the early days of the founding of New China. Sheng Guoyu's experience is regarded as a symbol of confrontation, perseverance and courage, and her story occupies an important place in the history education of New China.
In later years, Sheng Guoyu was often invited to various occasions to share her experiences. In her speech, she described in detail what life was like in the Dregs Cave and how she survived the extremely harsh conditions. Her story has aroused wide resonance in society and has become a microcosm of the indomitable and courageous struggle of the new Chinese people.
Sheng Guoyu's story eventually became an important chapter in modern Chinese history. She is not only a survivor of the dregs cave, but also a living witness of the revolutionary spirit of that era. Her experience and her testimony have provided valuable historical lessons and inspiration for later China, and have become synonymous with indomitable and strong survival, influencing generations of Chinese.
Chongqing Dregs Cave ** Historical Record".
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Sheng Guoyu: The Survival of an Indomitable Woman