In the summer of 1959, the sky in Beijing was scorching the sun as if it were about to crack, and pedestrians on the streets were looking for a touch of coolness. On such a sweltering day, ** sat in the office, looking into the distance through the window, and a strong sense of homesickness suddenly surged in my heart. He recalls his childhood days in Shaoshan, when he was carefree, playing in the clear water with his friends, and those simple and happy times seemed to be right around the corner. Since joining the revolution in 1927, he has been on the go-to of national affairs, barely having time to stop and savor the memories of the past. Thirty-two years passed, and he suddenly realized that he had not returned to his hometown of Shaoshan for too long.
This sudden homesickness made him decide that no matter how busy he was, he would take time to go back to Shaoshan. He wanted to see for himself whether the place that raised him still maintained its original appearance after so many years. He wondered if the rivers in his hometown were still clear, what happened to his childhood friends, and whether his parents' graves were still being cared for. All these thoughts came to his heart like a tidal wave, and he could no longer sit idly by.
Once you've decided, plan your trip as soon as you make your decision. He chose the most modest way - to take the train and embarked on the journey back to his hometown. The train slowly moves south, passing through the city and countryside, and the scenery passes by the window. Along the way, he sometimes stared out the window, sometimes closed his eyes and pondered, his heart full of expectations for his hometown and thoughts on the future.
On the night of arrival in Shaoshan, a small banquet was arranged, which was held at a local guest house. He hopes that through this banquet, he can reunite old friends and relatives and share nostalgia. The table was full of hometown specialties, and the air was filled with familiar flavors, which made him feel like he had returned to the past for a while. The guests arrived one after another, and laughter and conversation filled the room, but ***'s eyes were always looking for a special figure - his fifth brother Mao Bizhu.
As time passed, ** noticed that despite the large number of guests, Mao Bizhu's figure still did not appear. He began to ask around, hoping to find out the whereabouts of his fifth brother. However, when his question was asked, there was a sudden silence in the banquet hall, and everyone seemed to be avoiding the topic. **'s heart was full of doubts and worries, and he didn't understand why his dearest fifth brother didn't show up at this moment of joy.
Mao Bizhu's life trajectory is different, although he is connected by blood, the two have been brothers and sisters since childhood, and have experienced many unforgettable times together. However, as the years passed, their life paths began to diverge. ** joined the revolution and became the leader of the country, while Mao Bizhu chose to stay in her hometown and live an ordinary peasant life.
The Kuomintang counter-revolutionary coup d'état of 1927 brought about a dramatic change in Mao's life. He was supposed to assist *** in revolutionary work, but the harsh environment and constant danger made him feel uncomfortable. Soon he lost contact with the revolutionary organization and re-became an ordinary peasant. Despite this, Mao Bizhu did not give up his love for the land, he worked diligently and relied on his own hands to make a living.
In 1950, with the founding of the People's Republic of China and the advancement of land reform, Mao Bizhu's life faced changes again. In this round of agrarian reform, he was classified as a "kulak". This label forced him to hand over most of the land he owned, leaving only a small amount of dry land for his family to cultivate. Although this policy aims to eliminate land inequality and promote rural development, it has also caused Mao Bizhu a lot of trouble. Although his family's situation has improved, it has been followed by discussions from the village and misunderstandings from the outside world.
In the context of that era, being classified as a "rich peasant" made Mao Bizhu's position in the village embarrassing. He found that some villagers began to distance themselves from him, believing that he had fallen into such a situation because he had betrayed the revolution and coveted personal gain. Mao Bizhu felt deeply aggrieved and helpless, he has always thought that he is a good person, although he did not participate in the revolution, he has never done anything to be sorry for the party and the people.
Mao Bizhu is proud and proud of his brother's achievements, and he often mentions the past of the brothers in the crowd in his hometown. However, as time passed, a complex emotion gradually welled up in his heart. He began to wonder if he had made the right choice and whether he should join the revolution and pursue a nobler life like his brother. However, when he saw his brother's brilliant achievements in the revolutionary cause, he felt his own insignificance and powerlessness. He understood that he had missed the best opportunity to become a revolutionary and could only spend the rest of his life quietly in his hometown.
In the eyes of ***, Mao Bizhu is a person worthy of respect. Although he did not join the revolution, he always held fast to his beliefs and lived a simple life. He was a kind, hardworking farmer who contributed to his family and village. In ***'s heart, Mao Bizhu is the real hero, although he is not known to the world, but his kindness and integrity are deeply imprinted in the hearts of the brothers.
On the night after the banquet, ** finally met Mao Bizhu. The two sat opposite each other and were silent for a long time. Mao Bizhu's hair was gray, and his face was full of wrinkles, but his eyes were still firm and bright. Silently staring at him, infinite emotion welled up in his heart. He realizes that despite the brothers' different life paths, their friendship has always been the same. On this special night, they communicated with their hearts and felt each other's love and understanding. At this moment, they cherished their friendship with each other even more, and also strengthened their confidence in the future.