**10,000 Powder Incentive Plan In 2016 in Linqu County, Weifang, Shandong Province, there was an earthen building standing among many low-rise bungalows, towering into the sky, with a total of seven floors, all made of mud.
Despite its simple materials, made of mud, stone, wood, and worn clothing, the tulou has a crooked shape, like a floating pagoda that may collapse at any moment.
However, this tulou is still standing and has become a unique landscape in Linqu County.
Hu Guangzhou, a 55-year-old mentally ill patient, devoted three years of hard work to build a peculiar tulou independently. However, this tulou has a safety hazard and may collapse at any time due to its fragile structure and unstable foundation.
Despite the opposition of the local village committee, Hu Guangzhou resolutely said: "If the building is gone, my brother will not be able to come back." The anticipation and tenacity on his battered face made people feel sour.
Hu Guangzhou: Why do you build a broken building with your bare hands? Just because I love my brother like my life! The Hu family in Hujialing Village, Weifang City, Shandong Province, has been farming for generations, and their parents are farmers who rely on manual labor to support their families.
Hu Guangzhou, as the eldest son in the family, has understood the hardships of life since he was a child. He has witnessed the hardships of life and experienced the lack of warmth. These experiences made him deeply understand a truth: some people have a smooth life and a happy life; And some people have a rough life and hard work.
Hu Guangzhou belonged to the latter group, and his life was full of hardship, but he never gave up. For the sake of his younger brother, he did not hesitate to build a dilapidated building with his bare hands, hoping that his younger brother would come back.
This is the story of Hu Guangzhou, his perseverance and his love for his brother are like his life, which deeply moved us.
Hu Guangzhou, a native of the countryside, once frolicked in the embrace of nature, catching dragonflies, fluttering butterflies, digging bird eggs, picking wildflowers, and living a carefree life.
But with the birth of two younger brothers, the Hu family's financial situation began to be stretched, and a penny had to be broken in half to spend, and they couldn't eat a few meals of meat a year. Although their parents are honest, honest and kind farmers, they are powerless to change this predicament, and they cannot even guarantee the most basic food and clothing.
Seeing his parents working hard, Hu Guangzhou's heart was like a knife, and he felt extremely distressed and aggrieved, so he decided to take the initiative to drop out of school to reduce the financial burden on his family. "Dad, Mom, I can't go to school anymore, I will support my family and younger brother with you. ”
The father bowed his head heavily, pounded the table with both hands, and hated himself for not being productive. With tears in her eyes, the mother reached out and hugged her son into her arms, her eyes full of sentimentality and regret.
He was only 13 years old the year Hu dropped out of school. In that poor and difficult era, it was common for poor children to drop out of school or go to school, but it was rare for someone like Hu Guangzhou to want to go to school but not be able to achieve it.
His two younger brothers grew up on his shoulders and remained the most innocent and mischievous. From the time they were born, Hu Guangzhou fed them rice soup mouthful and patiently took care of them; When they began to walk, Hu Guangzhou followed closely behind them, guiding them step by step, afraid that they would fall, and even more afraid that they would not be able to learn to walk.
Hu Guangzhou is a carefree teenager whose life is full of fun. Although he sometimes got into trouble, smashed someone's window, and trampled on the farmer's field, he always dared to face his mistakes.
His father, Hu Guangzhou, was very kind, and every time he got into trouble, he would bend down to apologize and take responsibility for his actions. At home, Hu was taught by his parents to be well-behaved, but his parents would also harshly criticize him after he made mistakes.
In the eyes of outsiders, Hu Guangzhou is a good boy who is filial, sensible, reliable, and simple, and everyone likes him very much. Some villagers even joked that they wanted him to be their son.
Unfortunately, however, Hu Guangzhou's life changed, and he suffered a flying accident and became a fool overnight. Life in the countryside is hard, but it is full of happiness and warmth.
It would be for the best if life went on like this all the time. But fate was not kind to Hu Guangzhou, and his life was full of difficulties and challenges. Despite this, he still lived strongly, gradually growing into a dark and strong man.
His parents hoped that Hu Guangzhou would find a good wife as soon as possible, start a family, and live a happy life. However, the difficulty of life makes this dream even more distant.
Hu Guangzhou is a hard-working man, in addition to helping to take care of his family's farmland, he will also go to the county construction site to do odd jobs in the spare time. He knew that he could not go to school, so his greatest wish was to let his younger brothers go to school, so that they could have a good career and improve the situation of the family.
At all times, Hu Guangzhou always put the interests of his family above his own. He first dropped out of school to take care of his younger brother, then worked part-time to make a living, and always did his best to give everything and dedicate himself.
One day, when he was moving bricks at the construction site, he suddenly felt heavy in his head, a double vision in front of him, and he couldn't stand steadily. He patted his cheeks and forced himself to pick himself up and keep working.
He knows the importance of making money, but he also doesn't forget to care for his body.
Hu Guangzhou unexpectedly encountered a sudden rainstorm, and he had no umbrella so he could only walk home in the rain, drenching his heart all the way. In the evening, he suddenly developed a high fever, became delirious, pale, and even said stupid things.
In desperation, his mother could only use the common fever reduction method in the countryside, poured him a large pot of warm water, put a cold towel on him, and folded the quilt, hoping to relieve his condition by sweating.
Because Hu Guangzhou has always been in good health and rarely has a cold and fever, his family thought that he would be able to withstand this minor illness, so they were not too worried.
The Hu family's daily life is peaceful and normal, but the situation in Hu Guangzhou is worrying. The parents went to the field as usual, the two younger brothers went to school as usual, and Hu Guangzhou was home alone.
It wasn't until noon that the two younger brothers returned home to find Hu Guangzhou lying on the bed, sweating profusely and almost unconscious. They immediately shouted his name and shook his body, but Hu Guangzhou did not react.
The two younger brothers were so anxious that they immediately ran to the fields to seek help from their parents. "Mom and Dad, my brother fainted, and he couldn't wake up no matter what! ”
Their voices were full of nervousness and eagerness, even with the emotion of crying. By the time Hu Guangzhou was carried on a stretcher and taken to the hospital, it was too late.
The doctor regretfully said: "You came too late, the fever lasted too long, and it has already destroyed the protein structure of brain cells and burned out the brain." ”
The news made the Hu family's heart ache, and they all prayed for Hu Guangzhou's health.
The eldest of the Hu family suddenly fell ill, and his parents learned that he might have become mentally retarded due to irreversible damage to the central nervous system, and could not accept the blow. He used to be a well-behaved, filial, sensible and motivated child, but now he has become a mentally ill person who is avoided by people.
The news left his parents in agony, and their plans to marry were aborted. Because no family wants to marry a beautiful daughter to a man with low intelligence, this will undoubtedly bring trouble to their lives.
In order to find a suitable daughter-in-law for their son, the Hu family's parents ran around, but they all failed, and finally had to give up. They often watched their son's slurred speech and abnormal behavior, and they couldn't help but cry bitterly and regret it.
Over time, Hu Guangzhou's illness became an unforgettable pain in their hearts. Not long after, the Hu family's parents died one after another, leaving behind a Hu Guangzhou who could not take care of himself and two young brothers.
His parents died, his brother was stupid, and his two younger brothers experienced a life ordeal, and their mood changed dramatically. Their farmland has been barren, and their families have run out of food, and they are about to run out of food.
For the sake of their younger brother to build a house, rain or shine, they decided to take on the responsibility of the family and began their own struggle. Despite all the difficulties, they have persevered and maintained hope and courage.
After careful consideration, the younger brother proposed: "Let's go out to work to make money, I heard that the income from the construction site is good, and the eldest brother also supported the whole family by working before." However, the eldest brother was worried: "But the eldest brother is not sober now, if I go with him, what if I get lost?" ”
The two struggled with the contradictions, and after a few days of thinking, they finally made a firm decision to leave Hu Guangzhou at home and ask the neighbors and relatives around them to help take care of him. Their goal is to make a living for their families and must be brave enough to step out of their comfort zone and pursue a better life.
That day, Hu Guangzhou seemed to foresee the parting, and he hugged his two younger brothers tightly and did not let them leave. Tears welled up in the eyes of the younger brothers, who had once relied on the arms of their eldest brother, but now this chest was still their safe haven.
Brother, we are going out to make money, and we will come back soon, and we will build you a big house when the time comes! "How many layers to cover?" Hu Guangzhou asked innocently like a child. "You can build as many layers as you want! ”
One, two, three......Seven floors, seven floors will work? "No problem, seven floors are seven floors, but big brother, you have to listen to your uncle and aunt, don't run around, eat well, and wait for us to come back!" ”
The "commitment" imprinted in Hu Guangzhou's heart originated from inadvertent creation, but it became his lifelong belief. However, the ruthlessness of fate caused him to suffer one blow after another.
Heaven has taken away not only his intelligence and health, but also his parents, and now even his only loved one has left him. This kind of pain is undoubtedly the death of loved ones one after another, leaving them alone all their lives, unable to protect themselves, helpless, and nowhere to return.
In the first few years, the two younger brothers would send money back on time every month, and although they couldn't go home for the New Year, they would also bring messages. Later, however, the money was never sent again, and the news came to an abrupt halt, which gave the villagers a sense of foreboding.
Hu Guangzhou sat in front of the door, the sun shining on his face, his eyes were distant, as if waiting for something. Suddenly, the village chief appeared in front of him, with a sad expression, put his arm on Hu Guangzhou's shoulder, and stopped talking.
After a long time, he said with difficulty: "Gwangju, your two younger brothers have an accident......"The younger brothers seem to be swayed by fate, one died of serious illness, and the other died in a car accident.
Hu Guangzhou sat in the dark night, his eyes were empty, and the buzzing in his ears made his heart feel unsettled. He stared at the entrance of the village, but he never saw the familiar figure.
The seven-story tulou carries the great love of the world, but he can no longer wait for someone to go home. The gossip about the Hu family in the village never stopped, and they sympathized with Hu Guangzhou's unfortunate life, but at the same time could not hide the nature of gossip.
Hu Guangzhou became more and more eccentric, confusing, busy, and seemed to be preparing for something big. In 2013, the Hu family heard a very different "jingling" sound, which contrasted sharply with the tranquility of the surroundings.
The neighbors were surprised and decided to go to the door. They saw Hu Guangzhou mysteriously fiddling with some garbage, and when they looked closely, it turned out to be some broken stones and rotten wooden boards.
Gwangju, what are you doing here? The neighbor asked curiously. "I'm going to build a house for my brother and sister-in-law! Hu Guangzhou replied. Although the neighbors knew that his two younger brothers had died, they still couldn't bear to break Hu Guangzhou's good wishes and let him do what he wanted.
Hu Guangzhou is a resolute farmer who lives in the north of the village. Every day, when the rooster crows, he pushes a dilapidated car and stumbles towards the fields. When I returned, the loess and stones on the car were piled up.
Hu Guangzhou's food and drink mainly relied on the help of the villagers. However, his financial situation was not easy to buy building materials such as reinforced concrete, so he chose to "pick up" to build a house.
Rain or shine or heat, he would be like a busy swallow, going back and forth to the clearings, fields and streets, desperately picking up materials. Throughout the year, his tulou gradually rises from the ground to a height of two floors.
The walls are made of yellow mud and wood, with wood sandwiched in between to add solidity. Hu Guangzhou's tenacity and hard work are deeply admired.
My brother is gone, and even if you build a house, he won't be able to live there. Despite this, Hu Guangzhou still insisted, no matter the wind or rain, he went out early and returned late every day, busy with the agreed building.
After three years of hard work, a distorted, dilapidated and ugly seven-story building was finally completed in July 2016. On the same day, the village was lit up with lights and firecrackers, and everyone was willing to accompany Hu Guangzhou to complete this "play".
However, in addition to lamentation, people are also deeply worried. This dangerous building is in danger of collapsing at any time, and if Hu Guangzhou lives in it, his life will be threatened at all times.
At first, the village committee resorted to coaxing and deceiving Hu Guangzhou to live in a nursing home for a while. However, Hu Guangzhou made a fuss every day and insisted on returning to Tulou to wait for his younger brother.
In desperation, the village committee had no choice but to build a few huts around the tulou and coax him to wait there for his younger brother.
In order to protect the mentally unstable old Hu, the village committee adopted a unique approach. Instead of demolishing his dilapidated house directly, they fenced it off and erected a "No Entry" sign.
However, the tranquility of the small village has not been calmed by this, but it has attracted a large number of tourists from other places, who have come to see the seven-storey tulou built with their bare hands.
In addition, in order to help Lao Hu, the village committee has applied for a subsistence allowance for him, and the villagers will regularly send daily necessities such as melons, fruits, vegetables, rice, flour and steamed buns.
They all hope that through their own efforts, Lao Hu can live a better life and no longer be lonely and helpless.
Despite his advanced age, 61-year-old Hu Guangzhou still guards the entrance of the village every day, watching the familiar tulou, looking forward to his brother's return. He firmly believes that it is better to have hope than to have a dead heart, and perhaps this is the price that God pays for his loss of intelligence, which is both cruel and merciful.