Everyone knows Lei Feng, an ordinary soldier who appeared in our textbooks and was called the "model of the times". But do you know how Lei Feng's name spread throughout the country? On March 5, 1963, the People's Daily published Chairman Mao's inscription: "Learn from Comrade Lei Feng." The name Lei Feng became a household name overnight. The story behind it is far richer and more touching than we know. The hidden truth behind this is enough to make us re-examine the life of this hero. With these questions, let's unveil history together and gain an in-depth understanding of the real Lei Feng.
Lei Feng, an ordinary soldier born in 1940, his name and image have become almost synonymous with selfless dedication and helping others. In 1962, Lei Feng unfortunately died in the line of duty while in the service, but his story and spirit were later widely publicized and became a model for the whole people to learn.
Lei Feng's story mostly stems from his diary and the memories of the people around him. His company commander Yu Renchang, who has worked with him for many years, has a very high opinion of Lei Feng. Yu Renchang once recalled that Lei Feng was a child who lived in hardship since he was a child, and this background made him have an extremely cherished attitude towards life, and his loyalty to the party and love for the people were also very deep.
Lei Feng's life in the army was simple and fulfilling. He loved to read, especially the writings of Chairman Mao and other classic books, which became the spiritual pillars of his life. While others are resting, he is studying hard, arming himself with knowledge and improving himself. He also often helps his comrades-in-arms and the people around him, whether it is big or small, Lei Feng is always helpful, and this spirit has infected countless comrades and descendants.
However, Lei Feng's fame really spread after his death. On August 15, 1962, Lei Feng encountered an accident on the way back from his mission and died at the age of 22. The news shocked the entire company and even the entire country. The hero's deeds were heavily reported in newspapers and radio at the time, and his selflessness was thrust into the national spotlight.
Shortly after Lei Feng's death, the famous writer Chen Guangsheng was sent to write reports and books about Lei Feng. Chen Guangsheng went deep into Lei Feng's company, interviewed Lei Feng's comrades-in-arms and commanders, and collected a lot of precious first-hand information. He wrote the book "Growing Seedlings on the Sunny Slope", which recorded Lei Feng's life and deeds in detail, and this book later became an important document for learning Lei Feng's spirit.
In 1963, Chairman Mao published an inscription in the People's Daily: "Learn from Comrade Lei Feng", which became a national movement, and the activities of learning from Lei Feng spread throughout the country, and the story of Lei Feng became a model in the hearts of every Chinese. From students to workers and peasants, and even party and government organs, all of them take Lei Feng's spirit as an example to learn.
Although Lei Feng's life was short, the spiritual wealth he showed was far-reaching. The question is, why was Lei Feng not promoted to a higher position after receiving so many honors and recognition? The reasons behind this are worth pondering.
Lei Feng himself is not strong in his pursuit of honor and position. In many diaries and letters, he expressed his satisfaction with a simple life and his indifference to personal fame and fortune. Lei Feng once wrote in his diary: "I want to use my short life to accomplish unlimited careers. This shows his view of personal achievement, and the importance of serving the people more than personal fame and fortune.
Lei Feng's physical condition is also a factor that cannot be ignored. He grew up in poverty and malnutrition, coupled with long hours of fatigue and irregular life, his health has not been very good. While these are not evident in his day-to-day performance, in the long run, the military may not have given him an excessively high position out of concern for his health.
Moreover, Lei Feng's death was also sudden, which directly led to his failure to get more promotion opportunities during his lifetime. His untimely death is all saddened, and it also makes us lose the possibility of further understanding his potential.
Returning to the reason why Lei Feng was widely publicized, it is not difficult to find that his image and spirit are exactly the model needed by that era. At that time, the country was actively promoting socialist construction and needed a lot of positive energy to inspire the people, and Lei Feng's story was exactly in line with this need.
Lei Feng's deeds and spirit are still of great significance today. In today's era of emphasizing individualism and material enjoyment, Lei Feng's spirit of selfless dedication and indifference to fame and fortune is particularly precious. It reminds us that in the pursuit of personal development, we should not forget our responsibility to society and care for others.
The story of Lei Feng is not only a simple record of a soldier's life, but also a symbol of spirit. Although his life was short, his spirit of helpfulness and selfless dedication has given us eternal value. Today, when we look back on this ordinary and great hero, it is not only a remembrance, but also a kind of learning and reflection. Let us all play a spirit like Lei Feng in our own positions, and use practical actions to influence and inspire everyone around us.