The child said: After walking the Long March at the age of ten, he asked the witness and replied: **General.
In October 1936, the ancient city of Huining in Gansu Province witnessed a historic meeting - the magnificent meeting of the three main forces of the Red Army. This town was boiling for a while because of the arrival of the Red Army. "
Get out of the way, I am a hero of the Long March, and I have experienced the baptism of war! "A young but firm voice sounded in front of the headquarters, attracting the attention of ***. He walked out of the house, and the man of his words turned out to be a ten-year-old boy who insisted that he was a member of the Red Army, that he had participated in that great expedition, and that he was now on the mission of delivering an urgent letter.
In the time of 1936, ** bent down with great interest, and in the face of the heroic young man in front of him, he proposed:"Since you have mentioned that arduous journey, you must have a solid story to corroborate, who can be your witness? "
The teenager replied without hesitation, and firmly spit out a name-"**"。What exactly is his identity? What kind of indissoluble bond does he have with this legendary general?
In the beacon years of 1926, ** served as the town guard of Lizhou, Hunan, and in the midst of the war, the arrival of a letter from home was like a warm sun. In Hongjiaguan, Sangzhi County, Hunan, a baby's cry was accompanied by a smile of **, and what he was holding in his arms was a new life, indicating that the spirit of loyalty and martyrdom would continue in the blood of the He family.
Haha, I am full of joy when I am promoted to uncle! "** smiled and handed over the baby nephew to his sister He Mangu, and immediately ran out of the courtyard, pulled out a gun and fired it into the sky, announcing the joy of this new life with a warm gunshot.
Although this attracted a small reproach from the family, worried about the child's fright, ** responded firmly:"The descendants of the He family, why are you afraid of the hustle and bustle of the mortal world? "Name the child Xiang Xuan,"Xuan"Symbolizes grace and nobility.
He Mangu, who is full of the heroic tradition of the family, looks forward to the noble inheritance of her son, and strives to forge ahead for the future of New China.
The tenacity and courage of the pioneers of the Chinese revolution are like shining stars, and when his descendant Xiang Xuan was born, He Mangu followed in the footsteps of his sister He Ying and threw herself into the heroic revolutionary torrent.
However, heroes also have adversity, and despite He Mangu's martial arts, it is difficult to resist embattlement. In the vicissitudes of 1928, she was unfortunately besieged, along with her children.
In the dark prison, she faced inhumane torture with an iron will, fearless, and adhered to the national righteousness. Although He Ying tried her best to save only the children in the end, He Mangu's fate came to a tragic end and fell on the cold execution ground, and her spirit will forever be recorded in history.
Xiang Xuan had no way to understand life and death at that time, and he only felt that his best friend had changed, which made him stunned. Spending time with He Ying, his path of growth began. Facts have proved that under the influence of He Ying, a heroine in the middle school, Xiang Xuan at a young age has been able to skillfully operate firearms, which is rare among four or five-year-old children.
Although Uncle Long and Sister Ying were worried about this and tried to correct his risk-taking behavior, how could that instinct developed in childhood be lost when it was lost? In the midst of troubled times, their lives are like crumbling ships, constantly moving to cope with the war.
Every strategic shift has allowed Xiang Xuan to accumulate a wealth of practical wisdom and sharpen his incomparably tenacious spiritual strength.
In April 1933, the young Xiang Xuan, He Ying, and Xiang Xuan's team fell into a siege in a ruthless betrayal. In the face of enemy frenzy, the partisans were forced to scatter and suffered heavy losses.
At this life-and-death juncture, He Ying resolutely used her body to resist the rain of bullets for 7-year-old Xiang Xuan with maternal perseverance. He Ying, who fell in a pool of blood, left his last wish with his last strength:"Go. Find your uncle! "
Xiang Xuan watched as the flame of life of this heroic woman gradually extinguished, and her body was soaked with bright red blood. That fresh life suddenly disappeared in front of my eyes, which is heartbreaking.
In the smoke of gunpowder against the enemy, the silence of He Ying's tomb did not dissipate Xiang Xuan's grief, although the fierce battle still echoed in the distance. Faced with the approaching enemy and the exhausted guerrillas, Xiang Xuan knew that time was pressing, and even if his heart was like a knife, he had to retreat decisively.
He ran tirelessly, the only obsession in his heart was not to let He Ying's mother's sacrifice go to waste, however, the physical limit of a seven-year-old child was about to be reached. In the end, the small body could no longer support it, and Xiang Xuan fell on the road.
As fate would have it, his footsteps actually led him into the sphere of influence of the ** unit, and he was accidentally discovered by Liao Hansheng while patrolling, so he was rescued.
At the moment when Liao Hansheng woke up, his eyes first fell on **, the uncle looked solemn, and He Ying's relics were quietly put aside. In the face of ** concerned inquiries, about Xiang Xuan's own fate, his heart surged with endless nostalgia for the deceased He Ying and his comrades-in-arms.
With this fiery emotion, he responded in a weak but firm voice: "Uncle, eldest sister He Ying has fallen under the enemy's gun, I will never back down because of this, I will inherit her will and continue to fight!" ”
In Xiang Xuan's confused gaze, ** left silently, leaving a wordless back. Surprisingly, when he turned to leave, a small smile quietly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
This young hero, Xiang Xuan, soon joined the Red Third Front Army, became a member of the Red Army with the youngest face, and wrote the youngest revolutionary chapter in the history of our army.
In the collective, he discovered that Red Army teenagers his age were not uncommon, which stimulated his competitive spirit, and he vowed to come out on top in the group. Although Xiang Xuan, who had just joined the Red Army, was unable to immediately join the front line of combat due to a lack of systematic training, his training results were always among the best with his revolutionary enthusiasm, proving his determination and strength.
Not long ago, Xiang Xuan threw himself into the arms of the Red Army, and as the Red Army carried out the strategic deployment in depth, we embarked on a decisive Long March journey to break through the encirclement of the Kuomintang.
Despite the difficult journey of the Long March, and even the child soldiers were equipped with horses to cope with the dangerous environment, Xiang Xuan firmly said to **: "Don't treat me as a child, I am a Red Army soldier with you!"
I will be strict with myself with the standards of my comrades-in-arms! On the long road of the Long March, Xiang Xuan witnessed the loss of countless souls, whether it was his little comrades-in-arms of the same age as him, or those veteran revolutionaries who had experienced a hundred battles, their departure showed the grandeur and heaviness of the Long March.
The Long March: A severe test of willpower, with endless determination imprinted with every step. In the baptism of life and death, Xiang Xuan's mind was as tough as steel, and the harsh environment forged his indomitable spirit.
From the original intention of avenging He Ying to the profound understanding on the Long March, the preciousness of peace and freedom shone in his heart. Since then, Xiang Xuan's soul has been sublimated, even if he is scarred, he is silent and persistent, and generously shares his love horse with the young wounded.
This metamorphosis transformed him into a true revolutionary fighter. In October 1936, after thousands of miles of hardship, the Red Army met in Huining, Gansu Province, announcing the glorious victory of the Long March.
This is not only a geographical crossing, but also an important turning point in Xiang Xuan's life journey.
In the torrent of history, Xiang Xuan, who was only ten years old, showed extraordinary early wisdom. In the situation after the troops met, in the face of the strict guard of the guards, ** personally confirmed his identity, and made an exception to allow him to pass on the information.
* The general knew that war was not only a contest of strength, but also a duel of wisdom, so he encouraged him to study in a local school to enrich his mind. With the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, with his extraordinary experience and rich knowledge, Xiang Xuan was appointed as a messenger of the 120th Division, learning while fighting, and can be called a double soldier on the battlefield and in the classroom.
His diligence and talent have not only earned him excellent academic results, but also won high recognition from his superiors in the military. Xiang Xuan's growth story is a vivid example of the coexistence of wisdom and courage.
In the beacon years of 1943, the young Xiang Xuan broke out of the cocoon and became a butterfly with outstanding talent and profound professionalism, and became a heroic new star of the Eighth Route Army engineer.
At the age of 17, he was quickly promoted to deputy commander of the engineer company by virtue of his extraordinary ability and wisdom, which is a high affirmation of his talent and strength by our army. In order to break through the bottleneck of heavy firepower equipment, Xiang Xuan, with his unique perspective and professional knowledge, deeply analyzed the ordinary earthen cannon, repeatedly defeated and defeated, and finally created an extremely powerful improved earthen cannon.
Today, this gun has an astonishing range of up to 100 meters, and can load a staggering five kilograms of gunpowder at a time, fully demonstrating Xiang Xuan's innovative spirit and technical strength.
With incomparable determination, Xiang Xuan personally piloted the home-made cannon to face the war and engage in a fierce battle with the enemy. Although the power of the earthen cannon inflicted heavy damage on the enemy, the price was that Xiang Xuan suffered a severe blow from the howitzer, and unfortunately, the doctor's estimate confirmed that he was permanently blind in his right eye and that there was a large amount of shrapnel left in his body.
Faced with such a cruel fact, the ** general responded with a resolute expression: "In him, the identity of a soldier transcends blood, and killing the enemy and defending the country on the battlefield is both his vocation and his mission." ”
From Xiang Xuan's story, we can deeply understand that he, like his uncle, regarded life and death as a mustard, just to expel the invaders on Chinese soil, even if they faced the test of life and death on the battlefield, their determination was unwavering.
This noble spirit of a revolutionary pioneer is still vividly inherited by Xiang Xuan, a 96-year-old elder, today in 2022. His eyes have witnessed every step of the motherland from hardship to prosperity, and seeing the peace and security of the country today, I think that those predecessors who sacrificed their lives for the country will be gratified by the prosperity of the motherland.
It is their blood and sacrifice that have brought us the peace and tranquility of our years today. Living in an era of peace, we should bear in mind the vicissitudes of history and reflect on the heroic figures who guarded the mountains and rivers in the stormy weather.
How many people can still remember those stormy years, those broken but resilient mountains and rivers?
The atrocities of Nanjing Da** and Unit 731 are like scars of history, and little-known details reveal the cruelty of the invaders. We should deeply understand that national shame symbolizes the predicament of the country, when the dignity was ruthlessly trampled on.
We must remember those moments that brought shame to our country and nation, and at the same time, we must also see that in the face of adversity, there are heroic people who have stepped forward. They fought hard and shared the same hatred with the enemy, not for personal glory, but with a common belief burning in their hearts -- to fight for the dignity of the country and the nation.
They are the pioneers of moving forward, and the fiery ideal of the liberation of New China is the beacon of their lives. Stemming from 5,000 years of glory and tenacity, we are confident and full of confidence in the face of external challenges.
How can those brave and fearless fighters who exchanged their flesh and blood for today's tranquility be sealed in the depths of historical memory? As if in the vast grassland of Songpan, the majestic and magnificent team figure is still vivid.
Despite the steep terrain, it could not shake the Red Army's iron-blooded determination to break through the waves.
Time ruthlessly took away their rations in the face of the vast meadows, but they persevered and conquered the challenge of this green. In the face of food scarcity, the pioneers of the revolution tasted almost every piece of wild greenery, from bitter wild vegetables to rough bark, which was difficult for ordinary people to eat, but it was their salvation.
When plant resources are exhausted, they even peel off belts and leather shoes, and boil them for food and clothing. It was in such extreme conditions that they tenaciously crossed the meadow. The Red Army's feat of climbing over the snow-capped mountains can be called a miracle in the long river of history, and outsiders are in awe of Jiajin Mountain: "This mountain is so steep that even birds cannot cross it, and the challenge of man is even more unimaginable." ”
The tenacity of the revolutionary pioneers shone brightly, and they resolutely chose the difficult road of Jiajin Mountain, and did not flinch in the face of the harsh test of the snow-capped mountain. In the situation of scarcity of materials, the Red Army soldiers did not even have basic warm clothing, and could only wear thin clothes to face the frozen world, blizzards and severe cold like knives, they with tenacious will in the predicament of no food and water, actually used ice and snow to satisfy hunger, so as to survive.
This perseverance to go beyond the limits is moving.
At the end of the Memorial of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, we remember the extraordinary sacrifices that those revolutionary pioneers endured for our future. Their resilience is our legacy and we should carry it forward.
By their example of noble virtues, they have proved with practical actions that the choices they stick to are incomparably correct. I am convinced that China's future glory and prosperity will be realized through the relay struggle of our new generation!