Sasshuang heroic five-foot gun, the dawn of the first light of the military field, the sons and daughters of China Duoqizhi, do not love red clothing and love arms. During the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a strange woman Hua Mulan, dressed in a military uniform for her father, passing the mountains, guarding the frontier, fighting for twelve years, the comrades did not know that she was a daughter, made great contributions to the country and the people, and became a model figure who did not let her eyebrows be raised.
The torrent of history rolled forward, the iron hooves of the invaders began to trample on the land of China, and at the time of life and death, groups of patriotic young people began to join the army to serve the country and go into battle to kill the enemy. There is such a hero of the new era, she not only concealed her age and gender to join the army at the age of 14, but also dressed as a man like Mulan, ate and slept with the soldiers and fought, not only trained hard, but also took the lead when rushing to kill the enemy, and repeatedly built miracles in just five years. It was not until she was later ill and hospitalized that her true identity was exposed to people, and her comrades-in-arms were also "walking together for five and a half years, and they didn't know that they were girls." Who is this "modern Mulan"? How did she hide from her comrades-in-arms for more than five years? And after her identity was exposed, what did her life look like?
Picture | Old photo of Guo Junqing
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Contemporary Mulan! The soldier joined the army for five years and never stripped off his clothes to sleep, and was hospitalized due to illness and exposed his daughter's body
The heroine is called Guo Junqing.
On September 25, 1950, accompanied by a burst of cheerful and exciting music, the central leadership solemnly announced that the National Congress of Combat Heroes had now officially begun. Halfway through the meeting, the leaders on the stage shook hands with Guo Junqing, who was a special combat hero of the country, and invited her to sit on the rostrum. In this way, Guo Junqing became the only female hero model on the rostrum, and the reason why she was so valued by the leader was not because the leader took care of her as a woman, on the contrary, because
This woman once joined the army as a boy, and fought bravely and made many achievements.
Pictured| Guo Junqing and the commended comrades-in-arms
After the hero recognition meeting, Guo Junqing's deeds were reported by many media and newspapers, and people called her
"Modern Mulan"
，
Changchun Film Studio also created a movie based on her, called "Youth in the Fire of War"
This also allowed Guo Junqing's name to spread further throughout the streets of the motherland.
Romain Rolland said: Behind greatness is suffering. This sentence is also most appropriate to describe Guo Junqing, after all, when he was in the army,
In addition to missing her hometown and loved ones like other fighters, and enduring bloodshed and suffering, Guo Junqing must also quietly swallow all the pain and suffering caused by gender concealment.
Before her identity was discovered, she had been in the army for 5 years, and during these 5 years, she overcame all kinds of inconveniences, and with a tenacious and fierce strength, she trained her excellent military ability, and made 1 special merit, 3 major feats, and 4 small feats. Her life is very inspiring, but it is also full of hardships and pains.
Figure | movie "Youth in the Fire"
A hard childhood
Guo Junqing was born in 1931 in Beidian Village, Lingyuan County, Liaoning Province, to farmers. Although it is a girl, but
The parents of the Guo family saw that the child looked quite sunny and handsome, so they named her "Guo Junqing".
The name is more neutral, which also saves Guo Junqing the trouble of changing his name when he later joined the army.
In 1931, in the northeast, just looking at these keywords, we can also imagine what kind of life Guo Junqing lived when he was a child. The year of Guo Junqing's birth coincided with the outbreak of the "918 Incident", because the leaders of the Kuomintang troops ordered no resistance, Zhang Xueliang's Northeast Army could only retreat to Guannei, so the Japanese invaders effortlessly occupied the three northeastern provinces of the mainland.
All the people of northeast China, including Guo Junqing, were plunged into a life of enslavement.
Picture | Japanese occupation of the northeast
The homeland was violated, the people in the northeast began to save themselves, and also set up a large and small anti-Japanese team, but at that time, Guo Junqing was still too small, she felt the heavy heart of the adults, but there was nothing she could do, only
Help the family share some housework as much as possible, and reduce the burden on the hard-working parents.
In order to better achieve the effect of rule, the Japanese army left some leeway when sweeping the northeast region, and did not exterminate the people at the bottom, but despite this, the only property in Guo Junqing's family was two mud houses and three acres of river beach land. The situation was turbulent, the war was raging, and the northeast at that time did not have the current agricultural conditions, so even if Guo Junqing's father worked hard and hard, the harvest of his own field was still not enough for the family to spend.
When Guo Junqing was seven years old, there was three days of torrential rain in the village, which washed away the Guo family's land and houses, and erased the entire Beidian Village from the map.
In order to protect his family, Guo Junqing's father was swept away by the flood, leaving guo's mother with three children struggling to survive.
Picture | village washed away by floods
Seeing through the tiredness and heartache under her mother's strong appearance, Guo Junqing made a bold move:
She shaved off all her hair, left a bald head, dressed up as a lad, and went to the mason as an apprentice.
This is also because Guo Junqing felt that she was the eldest child in the family and should share it for her mother, but there was too little work suitable for little girls at that time, so she made this decision. Later, Guo Junqing met a relative, bought some tools with the help of the relatives, and began to sell burnt cakes on the street.
In August 1945, Guo Junqing was carrying a burden and shouting on the street, when he suddenly saw it
On the street came a PLA unit
And the surrounding people also ran out to watch and bid them farewell, happily calling them the great heroes who beat the Japanese.
Guo Junqing also looked at the team curiously, especially when she found that there was a group of female soldiers here. These female soldiers all wear military uniforms and military hats, dressed in straight shapes, and their posture is straight, which makes people feel very energetic at first glance. 14-year-old Guo Junqing was deeply attracted to them, also
I had the idea of joining the army and wanted to contribute to the country like these heroic female soldiers
So that all Chinese people, including their own families, can live a good life.
Pictured| female soldier of the People's Liberation Army
After that, Guo Junqing began to inquire around about how women should become soldiers, but to her dismay, everyone told her,
The female soldiers of the unit can only stay in the logistics department, either literary and artistic soldiers or medical soldiers
On weekdays, do a good job of logistical support. But this is not what Guo Junqing wants, what she is looking forward to is to go into battle and kill the enemy like the warriors in the hero's story.
Women dressed as men, comrades in arms questioned
However, Guo Junqing did not lose her temper for a long time, because soon she had a flash of inspiration and came up with a "good idea": didn't she dress up as a boy and work before, and this time she could also repeat the same trick.
Continue to disguise yourself as a boy to join the army and go to the battlefield.
Guo Junqing has never had long hair, and has been shouting and selling on the street for a long time, and her voice is getting thicker and thicker, full of a tomboy look. In order to successfully enlist in the army, Guo Junqing also returned
Falsely claimed to be 16 years old
It was only because he was not hungry and malnourished in his early years that he was thin and weak, and the comrades in the People's Liberation Army Recruitment Department also believed it, and agreed to let Guo Junqing enter the army without asking anything more.
Pictured | a group photo of Guo Junqing and his comrades-in-arms
In this way, Guo Junqing began his "different" military career. In the army, she learned that most of the PLA soldiers, like herself, were children of poor families, and the reason why they joined the army was to defeat the warlords and landlords who oppressed the people and find a way to live for the people. This made Guo Junqing feel very resonant, she participated in the "grievance conference" organized by the army, told her comrades-in-arms about the tragic experience of her family, and also understood in the leader's summary speech.
If we want to truly put an end to the tragedy of society, we must overthrow the three mountains that oppress the Chinese people.
At that time, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression had ended, the Communist troops were resting, and this group of recruits, including Guo Junqing, did not have any urgent tasks for the time being, and had been carrying out basic training in the troops. As a woman, Guo Junqing's physical strength is naturally not as good as other comrades-in-arms, but she is a person who does not accept defeat.
I always take advantage of my free time to train hard until I master all the movements and skills.
The leaders and fighters of the unit admired her fighting spirit very much, and praised her many times, praising her as a qualified SOLDIER of the People's Liberation Army.
Figure | Guo Junqing for training
But
The soldiers also said that Guo Junqing was good everywhere, that is, there was one thing: she did not fit in.
After all, it is a daughter body, Guo Junqing always maintains a certain distance from his comrades-in-arms in the army.
She never bathed or went to the toilet with everyone, even when she usually slept, she was dressed, and she did not let her comrades touch her body
Whoever touches her will get mad. Some comrades-in-arms felt that she had a habit of cleanliness and expressed understanding, but some comrades-in-arms also felt that she was just making a fuss, saying that she had a problem, and also reported to the leader. The leader talked to Guo Junqing, and Guo Junqing could only say that he had no problems, that is, he was not used to it and did not like it, and he was publicly criticized by the leader for this reason. But criticism is criticism, and the leader feels that it is not a big deal, so he goes with her.
Curious comrades-in-arms asked Guo Junqing why she did not take off her clothes when she slept, and she replied: "When I was a child, my family was poor, I didn't have a quilt, I slept with clothes on, and I couldn't stand the cold in winter, so I rolled up my clothes tightly and covered them with thatch outside." I've been sleeping like this for more than ten years, and I've been there
It is a habit to feel cold when you take off your clothes and sleep
, can't sleep at all. Asked why she had never seen her in the public toilet of the barracks, Guo Junqing replied humorously: "I am a man who was born with a dog nose, the smell of the toilet in our troops is too flushed, and I am dizzy, I really can't stand it, I am looking for another feng shui treasure to solve." ”
Picture | a related album of "Youth in the Fire of War"
The conditions in the army are harsh and there are not many water sources, so everyone is used to huddled together to take a bath, saving water and warming. But Guo Junqing' family as a daughter has many inconveniences, and she always has to wait for everyone to wash and fall asleep before sneaking to the bathroom. Some comrades-in-arms asked Guo Junqing why he did not take a bath with them, and Guo Junqing, who did not think of a good reason for a while, was forced to be anxious and directly angry: "Why is this comrade so nosy, this is my freedom."
The troops of our People's Liberation Army are ideologically progressive, and everyone has their own freedom, why do you think I have to wash with everyone?
”
This comrade-in-arms also asked her on a whim, and seeing that Guo Junqing was really angry, he would not say anything more. But everyone ate and trained together, physical contact was still inevitable, and once the team was fighting, a soldier directly picked up Guo Junqing. This can stab the honeycomb, after being put down, Guo Junqing angrily attacked the heart, pulled out the saber inserted in the back and slashed at the warrior, fortunately stopped by the people around him. Guo Junqing, who had calmed down, went to apologize to the soldier and said in front of everyone that the reason why he had not wanted to contact people was because
I had been bullied by hooligans before, and I had left a shadow in my heart
I hope you can understand. The comradeship was the most simple and warm, and everyone not only said that they would not be angry with her, but also said that they would definitely help her educate those hooligans in the future.
Picture | stills of "Youth in the Flames of War"
The comrades-in-arms let go of their curiosity, and Guo Junqing continued his training. Because of his good physical flexibility and courage, Guo Junqing has some talent in riding.
After leaving the boot camp, she was assigned to the Second Cavalry Company as a correspondent.
She was still a good soldier
In the winter of 1946, when the weather was freezing and the north wind was howling, Guo Junqing, who was on night duty with his comrades-in-arms, suddenly received a task from a superior leader to let her and another comrade
Send an important letter to Baiyin Mutu, 60 miles away, and be sure to deliver it within 4 hours
。 The road was long and the time was tight, Guo Junqing and the two did not dare to delay, took the letter and flew on the horse, and sped away to the destination by the faint moonlight.
The rugged mountain roads are even more difficult to walk after being covered in heavy snow, not to mention that it is still in the middle of the night when the lights are blinded
For safety, Guo Junqing and his comrades-in-arms rode for a while and then got off their horses and walked. The snow on the ground was very thick, and one foot could not go up to Guo Junqing's knees, and she had to spend a lot of effort with each step. But time is tight and the task is heavy, and she and her comrades can only run forward with all their might. Finally, with tenacious willpower and the sense of mission of the soldiers, the two arrived at the Baiyin Mutu detachment within the designated time and handed over the letters to be delivered to the relevant staff.
The mission was successfully completed
。
Pictured| mountain road covered in heavy snow
On the way back, Guo Junqing and his comrades's horses died because of the long journey and the cold climate, and the two people who had no means of transportation walked 60 miles back to the camp with their saddles on their backs. The leader saw that the two of them were so outstanding, and specially gave them a credit.
This is also the first military merit made by Guo Junqing.
Guo Junqing's performance as a correspondent during this period was very prominent, in order to pass on relevant information and instructions to the troops, she repeatedly crossed the blockade line deep into the enemy's garrison, and finally successfully escaped. In June 1947, the leaders felt that Guo Junqing was already an excellent soldier in the People's Liberation Army, so they approved her application to join the party. That's it
The 16-year-old Guo Junqing officially became an honorable member of the Communist Party of China.
Pictured | a photo of Guo Junqing and his female girlfriend
After Guo Junqing joined the party, the liberation war also officially began, and she also began to follow the troops to fight in various places. In the process of rushing the march, in order not to delay the military information and fighters, the soldiers often had to wade across the river in the cold winter months. In order not to get their clothes wet, they often take off their pants, roll them into a ball on their heads, and then take them off and put them on when they cross the river. But Guo Junqing is a woman, she can't do this, it has always been
Cross the river in your pants, and when you reach the other side of the river, you will continue to march in your wet pants, waiting for your body temperature to dry your pants.
It's okay to do this in the summer, after all, the temperature is high and the pants are drying fast, but Guo Junqing in the winter has suffered a big crime. In the winter of 1947, Guo Junqing's troops crossed the river many times, making the soldiers miserable. In fact, if the river surface is frozen, it is fine, but the most feared thing is that it is semi-frozen, the ice slag in the river is mixed with cold water, the cold is bone-chilling, and the soldiers not only have to cross the river themselves, but also have to go back and forth to transport some unwell comrades and the logistics materials of the troops across the river. Many soldiers could not stand the cold, and immediately took out other clothes to change after crossing the river, but Guo Junqing, as a daughter's family, could not strip and change in public, and could only wear a frozen straight uniform to continue to follow the troops.
After a long time, Guo Junqing's cold breath entered his body, leaving a lot of sick roots and losing his fertility.
Pictured| PLA soldiers wading across the river
On May 5, 1948, Guo Junqing was transferred to the third company of infantry of a regiment in Dongye, became the small squad leader of the unit, and finally realized her ideal when she joined the army: to kill the enemy and serve the motherland.
The small body contained great energy, 17-year-old Guo Junqing led the soldiers in his squad to fight in blood in the Battle of Pingquan, and seeing that the deputy squad leader was sacrificed under the enemy's artillery onslaught, Guo Junqing turned grief and indignation into motivation, rushed into the enemy's position and fought with the Kuomintang reactionaries to the death. Infected by her, the commando warriors fought even more bravely, and in a short while they annihilated all the enemy troops on the opposite side and successfully took an important city. After the battle, the troops awarded Guo Junqing's class a pennant and awarded them."
Battle Hero Class
" honorary title.
Pictured| Guo Junqing was interviewed
By the time the Liaoshen Campaign began, Guo Junqing had become the deputy instructor of the unit's machine artillery company.
Once, she obeyed the orders of her superiors and led her troops to the Jinxi area to block the Kuomintang troops, although the number of enemy troops on the opposite side was several times that of her own side, and it was also equipped with heavy weapons such as aircraft cannons, Guo Junqing did not have the slightest timidity, and calmly commanded the fighters to charge the enemy camp. The two sides fought fiercely for three days and three nights, and Guo Junqing's troops, with the cooperation of friendly forces, annihilated all the Nationalist defenders in Jinxi.
Won the jinxi blockade battle.
The central leadership issued commendation orders for all the soldiers involved in this battle, and Guo Junqing, who dressed as a man, was the one who was mainly praised.
In the following years, Guo Junqing has been leading his soldiers to the south and the north, making great contributions to the cause of the country's liberation. Because she has the characteristics of female rigor and meticulousness, she can always find the difficulties and discomforts of the warriors at the first time, for them
Sending his own care and help has also won the unanimous recognition and gratitude of the whole army.
Picture | Guo Junqing and the leaders of the troops
Identity exposed, she became "Shino Pride"
But the paper is not hot after all, and Guo Junqing's identity is still exposed.
Because of the long-term fatigue and cold in the army, Guo Junqing not only had an inaccurate physiological period, but also suffered from a serious gynecological disease.
After falling ill, Guo Junqing has been patient, because she knows that as soon as her illness is spoken, her female identity will be exposed, and the army will no longer let her stay in the original military camp.
But can not see a doctor, can not prescribe medicine, Guo Junqing's condition is getting worse day by day, finally,
In May 1950, Guo Junqing fainted on the training ground of the military camp.
The surrounding warriors did not know the situation, and rushed her to the field hospital. The doctor of the hospital was just about to come to Guo Junqing for diagnosis and treatment, and Guo Junqing, who had regained a little consciousness, jumped up from the bed like a spring, shouting that he was too tired lately, just rest for a while, don't bother the doctor. The experienced doctor intuitively felt that things were not simple, warned her not to hide her illness and avoid medical treatment, and carefully observed Guo Junqing's physical characteristics, hoping to understand her physical condition.
Figure | Guo Junqing and the doctor quarreled
This look can find a big problem, the doctor saw Guo Junqing throat smooth, body hair is scarce, the heart began to doubt her gender, immediately a tough attitude to give her pulse. After finishing the pulse, the doctor also determined that Guo Junqing was a woman, but he did not publicize it, but just knocked Guo Junqing a bit, and then quietly reported to the superior leader. After the doctor left, Guo Junqing was depressed, she knew that her daughter could not hide it, and she cried all night thinking about her past experience. The more I think about it, the more I feel that my behavior is cheating on the organization.
Guo Junqing felt guilty, or chose to confess to the leader and show his female identity.
At the hospital, the doctors and leaders studied her condition, and finally helplessly told her: "Your illness has dragged on for too long, and now there is only one way to treat it, that is."
Remove your uterus completely
。 ”
Guo Junqing underwent surgery, this year she was 19 years old.
Figure | doctor's surgery
After being discharged from the hospital, Guo Junqing changed into the dress of a female soldier, but she did not return directly to the army because the leaders were still talking about how to place her. It was also at this time that her comrades-in-arms in Shino learned the truth about the fact that she disguised herself as a man to kill the enemy, and her heart was very shocked. Some people think that Guo Junqing is a "modern Mulan", and some people think that everything she has done is a serious wrong behavior, and the voice of gossip has reached the ears of the leaders of Siye, and the leaders immediately justified her name:"
Guo Junqing is a hero, a qualified soldier of the People's Liberation Army, and the pride of our four wildernesses.
In September 1950, the leaders of the central government also learned about Guo Junqing's deeds and returned
She was selected as a heroic model for recognition.
Later, Guo Junqing transferred to the local area and served as the leader of the garment factory and the industrial bureau, during which he worked diligently and gave play to the good leading role of a communist party member.
Pictured| a photo of Guo Junqing and his family
Because of physical problems, Guo Junqing did not marry for life, but only adopted a daughter, and the two have been living with relatives. In September 1983, Guo Junqing died of illness in Nanjing at the age of 62.