Zoom in on that old picture in your heart
The brothers of this family are in the big row, and I am the eighth oldest, the youngest of the brothers.
Brothers are like brothers and sisters, and they are deeply affectionate. But when the brothers were young, due to the restrictions of various social conditions at that time, adults had to run for their livelihoods, and it was inevitable that everyone would gather less and leave more, and they did not leave a group photo, although I always had a group photo in my heart that could never be erased, but it was a hypothetical fantasy after all.
My third sister-in-law, Feng Hailan, took a group photo on her eighty-fifth birthday. Back row from left: son-in-law Zhang Xingping, niece Zong Xingping, nephew Zong Xingli, nephew Gao Xiuyun.
In Lanzhou, there are eight of our grandfather's great-grandson brothers, all of whom belong to the same generation, and the brothers' vivid faces, the tone of their voices, the posture of walking one by one, and even the sound of coughing are still in their ears. Blood is a strong bond that connects the relationships of life. A person is like a spider, from the beginning of the web, he pulls out the silk of the web, and then starts to weave the web from the core, and the web becomes larger and larger, and the blood relationship forms the most core part of the web. All seven of my brothers have influenced me to varying degrees, and they occupy an important place in my heart, so I always have an image of my brothers together.
Eight brothers, I and the eldest brother, the second brother, the third brother, the fourth brother is the descendant of a grandfather, the fifth brother is a grandfather, the sixth brother, the seventh brother is a grandfather, everyone has a grandfather, we are intimate, brothers and sisters.
The eldest brother Xiaowen, who died in his eighties, he was brilliant since he was a child and experienced ups and downs in his life. In his twenties, General Zhang Xueliang's lieutenant major witnessed the history of the "Xi'an Incident" that shocked the world, and participated in many major events. He has been an official, a businessman, through the wind and rain, and has seen the world, and the most admirable thing is that he writes beautiful brush characters.
In the late 1950s, the Fulong Pavilion was built on Fulongping, and a couplet written by the famous calligrapher Mr. Fan Zhenxu in Longshang lost a few words, and at that time, the well-known calligraphers in Lanzhou were searched to fill in the few words that fell, but unfortunately they were not as good as before. Later, I asked my eldest brother to write and fill in the lost words, and the regret of the lost pearl was suddenly dissolved, so that the connoisseur could not see the authenticity. This matter is well documented and once became a good story in the calligraphy circles of Lanzhou.
Big Brother Zong's imitation
After the eldest brother was old, he devoted himself to raising the eldest grandson Zong Zhiping. The contentious Zhiping grandchild began to emerge at a young age and won back a number of provincial and municipal children's calligraphy competition awards. Now that he has graduated from university, he still does not quit Linchi to study, and he is famous in his place of residence and work, becoming a well-known calligrapher. Cultivating grandchildren into materials is the most successful and gratifying thing in the life of the eldest brother.
The eldest brother is kind and benevolent, and is especially concerned about my growth. At that time, my family was poor and had a hard time. Several summer vacations, my eldest brother arranged for me to go to the vegetable store department where he worked to work and study, to earn some tuition, in order to reduce the burden on the widowed mother. Usually, he often stuffs me with some pocket money, so that I can fully feel the love of my eldest brother.
For Big Brother Xiaowen, I have a poem to praise:
Yantian sweated and worked hard,
Ink Pond Xingbo Book Art Essence.
Fill in the gaps and show your skills,
The beauty of the long companion Fulong Pavilion.
The second brother has been away from us for more than ten years. He was honest and honest all his life, three hundred and sixty days a year, rain or shine, cold or hot, only to bury his head and work hard to earn money to support his family, and was the top pillar supporting the family building. At that time, the coal used for the family's fire had to be picked up from a distant coal mill, and the winding hillside road did not even rest for the second brother. And coal for laterite also have to be picked back a load, and then picked back a load of water, and then with coal, a sum is a very large pile, with a mold dipped in water on the spread ash slag, the reconciled slime into the mold, and then slowly pumped off, so that the coal bricks are flattened on the ground. After cooling down a little, turning over the coal bricks, it was so cold that they dried thoroughly, so they stacked up one by one and built a wall of coal bricks to prepare enough coal to burn at home for a year.
The winter in Lanzhou is very cold, whenever the number nine cold days, shuo wind roars, Brother Zhizhi always silently burns the hot kang cave, sets up a charcoal fire, and warms the whole family to drive the cold. The second brother worked very hard, becoming the most appreciated small worker in the construction engineering team, no matter how far the engineering team took over the work, always called the second brother to do it. Sometimes to work in Tumendun and Gongjiawan, the traffic at that time was not as convenient as it is now, some people went by bicycle, and the second brother walked on two legs, leaving early and returning late, and I don't know how many rounds and rounds the Shanggong Road was measured. Later, when there was a bus, his mother gave him money to take the car to work, and he was reluctant to spend those few cents, how much money was given to him in the morning, and how much money he gave to his mother when he came back in the evening.
This photo is from left: Sister Zong Xiuzhen, eldest brother Zong Xiaowen, eldest sister Zong Xiulan, former niece of the middle school. Unfortunately, the second brother did not leave a photo.
In other words, the second brother who is very important is a person with a strong family concept, and he loves me and my nephews, nephews, and nieces very much. At that time, the eldest sister's daughter and sister's son were placed in my house to raise, the dolls sometimes fell ill in the middle of the night, And Zhi Brother did not say a word, he carried it up and sent it to the LanYi Second Hospital, and the black light blindly walked down the path, and he trotted all the way to the hospital, afraid of delaying the diagnosis time. In the younger generation, he poured out a deep love, and as long as his relatives remembered his benefits, they suddenly felt full of spring.
For the second brother of Xiaozhi, I have a poem to praise:
Rambling firewood looks ordinary,
Heat and light are generated when entering the furnace.
Every thought of winter and summer warms the heart,
Add a blazing incense before the spirit.
This year, the third brother Xiao Yong and I were born of a mother. The third brother has been brilliant since he was a child, although he has only been in the first elementary school and has a rough understanding of writing, but he is diligent and clumsy, and he learns what to do. As the saying goes, "The children of the poor are in charge of the house early." "The third brother was in the family situation, thirteen or fourteen years old from the teacher to learn the craft of bricklayers, Lanzhou people called the mason, but he did rough work like embroidery, and soon became an excellent craftsman." In Lanzhou Jianyi Company, the third brother found a place to play, as a technical backbone, has served as a construction worker and a supervisor, and has made outstanding contributions in ordinary posts. The third brother has loved Qin Lu all his life, has no teacher since childhood, and has participated in street theatrical performances just after liberation, which can be described as a blockbuster. After participating in the work, he was regarded as the pillar of the company's amateur Qin Cavity Drama Club, and was the "horn" in the eyes of the workers. After retirement, he did not roar Qin Lu for a day, and he felt uncomfortable, and almost all the tea gardens in Lanzhou City left his sound of circling beams and suppressing the sound of clouds.
The third brother Zong Xiaoyong was now ninety-one years old, next to his niece Zong Xingping.
The third brother has a bold personality, but he is cautious in handling things, and the biggest advantage is that he is dedicated to everything and strives for excellence. Because of this, his bricklaying skills are outstanding, reaching the top level. He built walls, smeared walls, and powdered walls, and no one could fault them. He is most unaccustomed to people who are opportunistic and cut corners in construction. For this reason, there is no less to argue with people. The third brother sings the Qin cavity is also like this, pay attention to the word positive cavity round, one plate, one style, one word and one sentence singing very professional standards, in lanzhou city amateur Qin cavity enthusiast circle, quite prestigious. Youdao is fond of pleasure, the third brother is tireless, and is keen on the art of Qin Cavity, proud of it, so that his old age life is full of fun.
For the third brother of Yong Yong, I have a poem to praise:
Heaven set up a stage for the theater,
Unfinished tunes Mr. Love.
Qin Cavity was originally a hometown drama,
Happy to rejoice with the people.
The fourth brother Xiaogang and I are also compatriots, and it is a pity that they died young, which became an eternal pain in my heart. Because he was born in a poor family, the fourth brother did not go to school for a few years, and at a young age, he herded sheep for people, and then learned art from his teacher. He advanced the coffin shop to learn carpentry craftsmanship, and after completing the study, he went to other places to make a living in Zhangye, Ningxia and other places. After I transferred to the factory, I tried to transfer him to our factory, and from then on I had a stable job fixed in Lanzhou and able to take care of my family. Who knew that there was an unexpected storm in the sky, because he had been running around for many years, accumulated fatigue and became ill, and became seriously ill, and left us at the age of forty-four. Since then, the siblings have been defected, and the eight brothers have lost one person.
The fourth brother woodworking craftsmanship is exquisite, the work in the unit is very outstanding, the character is upright, and it is deeply appreciated by the leaders and praised by the workers. After his illness, the leaders and colleagues poured countless care from all aspects, which deeply touched our family.
The fourth brother Zong Xiaogang
When I got married, my fourth brother gathered wood and made me a beautiful writing desk and a pair of exquisite chairs. At that time, this was a fashionable furniture that led the trend, which made others envious. This matter seems insignificant now, but in the historical conditions and social environment at that time, this new table and new chair are difficult for ordinary families to have, and it is definitely a fashionable thing. These furniture melted into the deep love and thick love of the fourth brother, which made me toothless and unforgettable.
After I changed jobs, my residence was far from the factory area, and it was very inconvenient to work. In order to solve the traffic problem, I managed to buy a bicycle. But the car can't be ridden when it is bought, so it has to be parked at home. The fourth brother repeatedly encouraged me to boldly master the riding technique. It was not easy to ride, but always did not dare to get on the car, had to push the car, find a high platform, step on the saddle to pedal up, the fourth brother saw the situation, tirelessly told me the essentials, do demonstrations, I finally learned to get on the car. But I didn't dare to get down when I rode up, and if I wanted to get off the car, I had to find a step and pinch the brake to get down. In case you can't find the steps, your body is often unstable. The fourth brother used the radical method to provoke me: "Manly husband, what is so difficult about getting off the bus?" Don't you just squeeze the brake, slow down, lean a little, and gently step your legs over? "He really woke me up, tried and tried again, and sure enough, it wasn't difficult." Since then, I have been riding my bike back and forth, going up and down freely.
For the fourth brother of Xiaogang, I have a poem to praise:
Skillful craftsmen take the weight,
Dead trees take shape.
The wind blows the leaves at night,
It seems to hear the sound of planing wood in the past.
The five brothers are born, optimistic and open-minded, and are understanding of everything. Speaks with humor and writes well. After graduating from junior high school, he joined the work force, learned driving skills at the Municipal Facilities Management Office, and later worked as a team safety technician for a long time. He works diligently, conscientiously, and dutifully, so he has a good popularity. When he retires, the leaders are reluctant to let him go, the comrades are reluctant to let him go, and he also cherishes the work he is familiar with and loves, until he cultivates the right person to take over, and after a few years, he reluctantly leaves the job he loves.
The fifth brother is kind and kind to everyone, especially between our brothers, and he has a deep affection, he cares about everyone, a little longer, always have to visit one by one. He was highly acclaimed and enjoyed a high prestige among his peers and descendants.
The fifth brother zongsheng
What I admire most about the fifth brother is that he is the son of man and is extremely filial piety. The second mother was blind in both eyes for the second half of his life, and he knelt forward to filial piety and did his best. The old man sometimes diarrhea and dirty clothes, he is not at home by the fifth sister-in-law; if the fifth sister-in-law can not take care of washing, he will undoubtedly wash. The old man was prone to illness, and he always carried him to the hospital under the mountain, and served hard day and night. On ordinary days, he always cleaned up the second mother's kang and washed his clothes cleanly, and his filial piety and daily behavior of serving and serving the elderly became the topic of praise from the neighbors next door. After the death of the second mother, the fifth brother did his best to make the funeral beautiful, which was the most solemn one in our family.
For the five brothers, I have a poem to praise:
All things primates first,
A piece of filial piety can be against heaven.
Look at the elders of the ancient world,
Who doesn't talk about beauty behind his back?
The sixth brother is also one of the eight brothers who has not been to school. The excessive poverty of the family made the brother lose the joy of childhood, suffer from hunger and cold, suffer hardships, and often have a meal without a meal. After becoming an adult, he joined the work, went to Lanzhou Chengguan District Construction Company as a brick worker, plastered and bricked all day, worked hard for decades, and did not know how many bungalows and buildings were built. His skills are excellent and his popularity is good. Brother Xiangcheng grew up in bitter water since childhood, and he knows that only hard work can create a happy life. He used his personal skills to tidy up his small home, and the house he built at that time was both neat and beautiful, becoming the best house around. Although he was not educated, he was determined to cultivate educated descendants, and the greatest success in his life was to train his eldest son, Zong Xingdong, to become the first college student in his nephew's generation to enter the university door. Xingdong's nephew is now engaged in education teaching and management on the education front, and under his encouragement, several of the nephews are already pursuing subsequent university degrees.
From left: The fifth brother Zong Xiaosheng, the third brother Zong Xiaoyong, the middle is the sixth brother Zong Gongcheng, the right clan is the Zong Gongqin, and the latter middle is the Zong Xiao Tang.
The sixth brother is generous and benevolent, has a strong family concept, and often plays the role of a peacemaker when small conflicts occur within the family, and plays a role in connection and cohesion in the middle of family affection. He retired early and spent his old age at home, enjoying himself.
For the sixth brother, I have a poem praising:
Regardless of the bumps in the road,
And look at how broad the future is.
Sorrowful wrinkles and smiles,
Hard work in exchange for the joy of old age.
The seven brothers served the people and had the richest and most praiseworthy experience in their lives: He once rode around the world on horseback with a gun and participated in the battle to liberate the Great Northwest; he sang the "Battle Song of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army" and crossed the Yalu River with great vigor and vigor to participate in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea; after he changed careers, he still wore uniforms and returned to Lanzhou to participate in the work of the public security system to safeguard the people's happiness and well-being. Among his brothers, he was the one who had made the most meritorious contributions, fought the most wars, run the most places, and was the only one who enjoyed the treatment of retirement.
I have written a special article for the Seven Brothers, and here I dedicate a hymn to his spirit:
The fire of war forges an iron soul,
Sweat and rain quenched into steel character.
The military flag is mighty and the armed police emblem is bright,
Sing righteous songs all your life.
Seven Brothers Serve the People
As the youngest of the eight brothers, I also gave myself a poem, both for self-encouragement and as an all-encompassing inscription for the eight brothers. Poetry:
The Eight Pillars of the Zong Family's Gate,
Branches are derived from the rooting tree.
Fortunately, the old branches are still flowers,
Frequently sprinkle fangs on the world.
Brothers have their own social responsibilities, and there are few opportunities to really be happy and gather together.
I remember once, the brothers held a party together, and everyone showed their abilities: the eldest brother had to sing a Peking opera "Silang Visiting Mother", the third brother sang the Qin cavity "Zhu Chundeng Put Rice", and the fourth brother, the fifth brother, the sixth brother, and the seventh brother also sang the Qin cavity excerpt. I don't know opera, so I sang a song. The big brother's voice is very bright, the standard Beijing-style student, this is also the first time I have heard the big brother sing, and it is also the only time. The third brother sang The Qin Cavity was the best and the highest level, while the other brothers sang the Qin Cavity level was uneven. The fourth brother's voice is also very bright, singing very charming, the fifth brother and the sixth brother also sing well. The seventh brother sang blackheads, blushing and neck thick, making us laugh, and he sang very seriously. The sixth brother's voice is slightly worse, but when he sings, he imitates the movements of famous artists, lifting his robe, throwing off his sleeves, and making his mouth very straight, which also makes us laugh. I couldn't imagine that the brothers had such a common hobby, and that happy entertainment had become the best song of this life.
Strong effect
Our family is a microcosm of the life of Lanzhou citizens, the ordinary life of the brothers, although there is no contribution to singing, but in the ordinary, it seems that the brotherhood is so pure and so deep.
I always have a picture of eight brothers who have never been photographed, and I have specially enlarged this photo with words as an eternal memorial.
About the Author:
Zong Xiaoqiang, a native of Lanzhou, was born in 1943 and, like many contemporaries, enjoyed an ordinary and fulfilling happy life. The trajectory of life is clear at a glance: young children enter the school door, youth shuguo gate, strong age enters the factory door, and the elderly guard the door.
Before retiring, he worked in Lanzhou Electric Power Repair Factory, a member of the Communist Party of China, with a university degree, and a senior political engineer.
He is the author of the essay collection "Echoes of the Heart Valley" and "Remembrance of the Waves of the Sea", the poetry collection "I Am a Song for Lanzhou", and the poetry collection "We Are the Defenders of atomic city" with his comrades-in-arms.
Now he is a member of the Lanzhou Writers Association and the Gansu Writers Association, and he will still strive on the road of literature after the remaining years.
The author of this article, Mr. Zong Xiaoqiang, authorized the publication of the Longshihui platform