Children's Day in 1952 was sunny. Zhongnanhai ushered in a group of primary school students, who were neatly dressed and looked simple, representing the children of the whole country to come to offer flowers. However, among this group of innocent children, there is a little girl whose identity has attracted the attention of ***, she is Zuo Taibei, who is only 13 years old. **'s inquiry, which tells the path of a girl's growth in turbulent times.
Zuo Taibei, whose name may not be widely known on the stage of Chinese history, but her growth story is full of the warmth of maternal love and the tenacious pursuit of perseverance. Her father was Zuo Quan, a heroic soldier of the Eighth Route Army, and her mother was Liu Zhilan, a woman who persevered in the turbulent years. Zuo Taibei's growth road not only carries the nourishment of mother's love, but also carries the deep longing for his father.
Liu Zhilan's first encounter with Zuo Quan was under the mediation of **. At that time, Liu Zhilan didn't know much about Zuo Quan, but had only heard some military reports about him. Although Liu Zhilan was not mentally prepared for getting married immediately, because it was Mr. Zhu who was the matchmaker himself, Liu Zhilan was "not easy to refuse". Two months later, Zuo Quan and Liu Zhilan held a wedding at the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, and many cadres of the Eighth Route Army came to congratulate them.
After marriage, Liu Zhilan really understood that Zuo Quan was a careful and affectionate person. After becoming pregnant, although the husband and wife lived separately in different places, Zuo Quan would ride a horse to visit Liu Zhilan every night. When Liu Zhilan felt fear and anxiety due to childbirth, Zuo Quan was always by her side, supporting her with thoughtfulness and comfort.
In May 1940, Liu Zhilan gave birth to her daughter in the Eighth Route Army Headquarters Hospital, named Taibei. However, the happy times did not last long. Zuo Quan was busy commanding the Battle of the Hundred Regiments and sent Liu Zhilan and his daughter to Yan'an. However, after less than two years of separation, Zuo Quan died heroically in the Battle of Cross Ridge.
In May 1942, Zuo Quan died on the battlefield at the age of 31. Zuo Quan gave up the opportunity to break through and chose to take the initiative to break off the rear command, and was finally killed by the enemy. This former husband and father left a deep regret in the young Taibei's heart. Liu Zhilan fainted after learning the bad news, facing the cruel reality in disbelief. Zuo Taibei was not yet two years old, but he already felt the absence of his father. Whenever someone returned from the front, she looked forward to hearing from her father, but disappointment came again and again.
Although her father has passed away, Liu Zhilan still tries to persevere in life. Zuo Taibei was sent to a nursery school, where she often asked her mother why her father didn't come to pick her up, but Liu Zhilan never answered the question directly. In this difficult period, ** and other leaders all cared about Zuo Taibei and gave her care and warmth. **Every time I visit the children in the nursery school, I will ask "Where is Zuo Quan's daughter?" Then he hugged Xiao Taibei.
On Children's Day in 1952, a joyful atmosphere permeated Zhongnanhai. **Received a special group of primary school student representatives, children from Bayi Primary School came to offer blessings with flowers. One of the elementary school students caught the attention of ***, and she was Zuo Taibei. **'s eyes were full of concern, and he asked, "How is Mom?" Spent the weekend in **? These warm greetings made Zuo Taibei feel the care of ***.
At the end of the meeting, ** deliberately took Zuo Taibei's hand, and they left a group photo together. This simple group photo carries ***'s cordial care for Zuo Taibei behind it, and also witnesses the special attention and encouragement Zuo Taibei received after her father's sacrifice. Zuo Taibei has grown up vigorously under the care of the country, and has returned the expectations of the country and society with his own efforts and persistence.
With the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zuo Taibei entered Beijing Bayi Primary School, where she showed her talent and leadership in a school that specializes in receiving children of front-line soldiers. However, the longing for his father has not diminished with time.
In 2000, after Zuo Taibei retired, she decided to embark on a journey to find her father's footsteps. Traveling to Taihang Mountain many times, she traveled all over the places where Zuo Quan fought and lived, and gained an in-depth understanding of her father's life and spirit. This journey is not only a memory of my father, but also a memory of history.
Accompanied by his mother, Zuo Taibei has gone through ups and downs and hardships, and has written a wonderful chapter in his life with his own efforts and persistence. Her tenacity and pursuit are the best commemoration of her father's heroic sacrifice and the most beautiful reward for her mother's selfless dedication.
As *** said: "The deeds of heroes are immortal!" "The story of Zuo Taibei will also be sung forever in people's hearts, inspiring everyone who pursues the truth and is full of love.