In 1994, in a hospital in Hebei Province, a weak old man was lying on a hospital bed, the old man suddenly suffered a cerebral infarction, after emergency treatment has been no major problem, but the expensive treatment costs have made this ordinary family bear great pressure, and the family of the old man is anxious...
The hospital notified the cessation of treatment, and then for the elderly to handle the discharge procedures, in desperation, the family said the true identity of the elderly, did not expect to cause the hospital and all sectors of society to attach great importance to, the hospital immediately decided to exempt the elderly from the treatment costs, set up a team of experts to do their best to rescue, there are many people in the society heard the story of the elderly, spontaneously came to visit.
Who is this old man? What kind of legend is there?
This also begins with the first war since the founding of New China and the battle for the founding of China--the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
The old man's name is Xie Xiumei, if it were not for the old man's family contacting the reporter to disclose his identity, everyone would never have thought that such a thin old man was actually a glorious female soldier who won the first class merit in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Young and determined to serve the country
During those years of fighting for the country, it was difficult to imagine how a young girl who was in the flower season could resist the merciless war with her thin body on the battlefield where she could die at any time.
In 1932, Xie Xiumei was born in Gaoyang County, Hebei Province, she is a cheerful and lively girl, like drama, when there is a troupe in the village, she always follows the past to watch, for a long time, she also became a member of the troupe, often performing for everyone.
Her favorite is the story of "heroine Liu Hulan", and the image of The indomitable hero of Liu Hulanning, who is only 15 years old, is deeply imprinted in her heart.
In her childhood, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression broke out, the iron hooves of the Japanese invaders stepped into China, burned and plundered on the land of China, and countless Sons and Daughters of China joined the anti-Japanese ranks to defend their families and the country.
Xie Xiumei was infected by the fearless spirit of the anti-Japanese fighters who were not afraid of sacrifice, and was determined to contribute her strength to the motherland. She joined the army as she wished and worked in the Cultural and Labor Corps.
In 1950, when the Korean War broke out, the Korean government launched a request for assistance to our country, and the Chinese Volunteer Army went to Korea, and Xie Xiumei became one of them.
With her troops crossing the Yalu River to send troops to Korea to help the Korean people resist the invasion of the US army, every soldier entered the Korean war with the determination to win, Xie Xiumei was encouraged by the morale of the soldiers, and the belief of vowing to defend the rights and interests of the country and the people to the death sprouted in this young girl's heart.
Fearless of difficulties and obstacles, single-mindedly for the sake of the warriors
The marching road was difficult and difficult, at that time, every soldier was carrying a heavy load, carrying luggage, carrying dozens of pounds of rice bags, fatigue and fatigue is a common thing, seeing a soldier with physical weakness, Xie Xiumei will take the initiative to bear the burden.
Because she often participates in troupe performances in her hometown, Xie Xiumei can sing and dance, always cheer for the soldiers, sing to everyone, there is such a lively and cute "pistachio" on the road, the soldiers are very happy, and the fatigue on the body is swept away.
Optimistic and strong, united and fraternal, Xie Xiumei's noble qualities also inspire and infect everyone.
At that time, the conditions were very difficult, the supply of troops was always not available, and fighting was an extremely exhausting thing, Xie Xiumei was unwilling to watch her comrades starve, she often went to the mountains around the camp to collect wild vegetables, supplement nutrition for comrades-in-arms, and always sewed clothes and shoes and socks for them.
Not long after, Xie Xiumei received instructions to be assigned to the Cultural and Labor Corps of the Political Department of the 202nd Division of the 68th Army of the Chinese Volunteer Army, working in the field surgery center, mainly responsible for the treatment and care of the wounded comrades on the front line.
The winter in North Korea is cold and bone-chilling, I don't know how many times, the hands and feet of the comrades-in-arms are frozen and cannot move, you must know that frostbite can not use hot water immediately, Xie Xiumei did not hesitate to hold the cold feet of the comrades-in-arms in his hands every time.
Once, a young soldier was injured in battle, due to the cold weather and injuries and bleeding, socks and feet stuck together, how to get it down, Xie Xiumei was very distressed to see this scene, she did not say a word to hold the feet of the comrade in her arms, with the temperature of the body to warm the comrade, until the comrade gradually became conscious.
The young warrior was moved to tears by Xie Xiumei, and he excitedly shook Xie Xiumei's hand and said: For your sake, I will go to the front line to kill a few more enemies!
In Xie Xiumei's heart, these comrades-in-arms are like her brothers and sisters, everyone is united and has a common goal: to contribute all their strength to the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea! Although the war is bitter, the soldiers are not afraid of difficulties and have an incomparably firm belief in victory!
And it is not only these that make Xie Xiumei make a first-class contribution, for the sake of her comrades-in-arms, she has truly sacrificed her life and forgotten her death!
In the face of danger, she will never give up on her comrades-in-arms
On November 30, 1951, Xie Xiumei went up the mountain to collect firewood and make a fire for the soldiers, when suddenly she saw several enemy planes hovering overhead, facing the temporary medical center where they were located, and at this moment, the enemy planes frantically dropped bombs and strafed them.
Xie Xiumei could not care about her own safety, and rushed into the medical center, because she suddenly thought that Li Yonghua, a platoon leader of the 605 Regiment who was seriously injured, was still inside, and if no one helped him, he would not be able to escape!
The house of the medical center had already caught fire because of the bombing, and there was black smoke everywhere, Xie Xiumei opened her eyes with difficulty, constantly shouting Li Yonghua's name, and the enemy planes kept attacking in the air, and the fire was getting bigger and bigger.
Finally, Xie Xiumei found Li Yonghua, because he was unable to move, Xie Xiumei carried him on his back, less than 1 meter 6 she was very difficult to carry an adult man, and after a while Xie Xiumei was exhausted.
The enemy plane seemed to have spotted Xie Xiumei and Li Yonghua, who were struggling to advance, and launched a more violent attack, more bombs fell on them, the surrounding Mars splashed around, Xie Xiumei and Li Yonghua were on fire, she quickly extinguished the flames on herself and Li Yonghua, and continued to advance towards safety.
Li Yonghua was both touched and anxious, and he urged Xie Xiumei to put himself down and evacuate quickly, but Xie Xiumei said: My task is to protect you, and I will never abandon you!
Finally, Xie Xiumei took Li Yonghua to the air raid shelter, her own arms were broken by shrapnel and stones, blood flowed, and under her protection, Li Yonghua was safe and sound.
After the comrades-in-arms heard the story of Xiu Mei's vow to die to protect Li Yonghua, they all admired this brave young girl, and it was precisely because of this incident that Xie Xiu Mei Rong made a first-class merit.
Her name will always be remembered
After returning to China, Xie Xiumei was also cordially received by Chairman Mao, who wrote for her in her signature: "The volunteer army has won glory for the Chinese and the people, and the people thank you." Xie Xiumei, who had received an honor, returned to her hometown and "hid her name in anonymity" and never mentioned the supreme glory to people.
Until her later years, Xie Xiumei suffered from multiple cerebral infarction, in order to treat the disease, the family borrowed a lot of foreign debt, forced Xie Xiumei's family had to contact reporters, the identity of the old man was made public, people knew that this heroine who had spilled blood for the motherland had been sick for a long time.
Unfortunately, the old man's condition is serious, the hospital and all sectors of society have made a lot of efforts, still to no avail, Xie Xiumei died on January 30, 1996, at the age of 64.
Among the first-class warriors who won the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Xie Xiumei is the only female warrior, and Wang Fang in the movie "Heroes and Daughters" is based on her story, the Si people have passed away, but the spirit is immortal, Xie Xiumei's selfless dedication to comrades-in-arms, the spirit of standing up in times of danger and not being afraid of sacrifice, will always be remembered by us.