In 1949, standing on the land of his hometown, he helplessly looked at the land that was about to be said goodbye. The Kuomintang was defeated in the civil war he himself initiated. Gao Binghan followed the defeat of the Kuomintang and retreated to Taiwan and left his hometown.
His mother stuffed him with a pomegranate, her hands trembling, her eyes full of reluctance, and told him to return home alive. The thoughts of his hometown and loved ones have always lingered in his heart and cannot be forgotten for a long time.
Later, Gao Binghan embarked on his journey home...
Wandering Nanjing
In 1935, Heze in Shandong, a small town where sunlight shines through the leaves on the yellow earth. Gao Binghan's family background is extremely rich, his maternal grandfather turned out to be Sun Yat-sen's comrade-in-arms, and his parents were educators and party members, respectively.
These unique family backgrounds shaped his values. However, as the smoke of civil war spread over China, Gao Binghan's mother made a difficult choice to send him out of his hometown for education in Nanjing for the sake of her son's safety.
This parting marked the beginning of his long journey away from home.
Although life was full of difficulties, he also learned tenacity and independence from it. However, as the civil war drew closer, Nanjing was no longer a safe place. He was forced to leave the city and live in exile in the distant city of Xiamen.
It was an escape full of hardships and dilemmas. He struggled with disease and hunger, but he never lost faith.
Mistakenly trespassed into Taiwan
At that time, he was only 13 years old, still a young teenager. The smoke of the civil war filled the streets and alleys of the country, and he came to Xiamen alone, and he had long lost contact with his parents.
One day, in a dilapidated market, he overheard a crowd talking about the Kuomintang's retreat. His stomach was gurgling with hunger, and his clothes were already tattered.
He approached the men, trying to hear something about the Kuomintang. "I heard that the Kuomintang is organizing a young volunteer army," a bearded middle-aged man said, his voice hoarse and low.
"They need young people, especially brave children. If you have the guts, you may be able to find a hot meal or even a warm bed. "
The young man's heart moved, he had nothing to lose, only the future to pursue. So, he took a firm step and joined this mysterious volunteer army. It's a complete trap, what kind of volunteers.
In the face of the great rout, in order to gain more strength, the reactionary Kuomintang hunger and hunger to expand the army, even if it is a 13-year-old child.
。 And this lie also changed Gao Binghan's life forever. A few months later, he found himself taken to Taiwan. It was a completely unfamiliar place, with a very different climate than Nanjing, but it wasn't the home he had hoped for. Disappointment and surprise were mixed in his heart, and he was almost overwhelmed. "
This is our new home," one veteran said to him with a bitter smile on his face. "It's far from home, but we're going to build a new life here."
He looked around and felt an indescribable disappointment, the half of the pomegranate was like a heavy version of fate pressing on his heart, he cried dry tears, but remembering his mother's instructions before leaving, he wiped his tears and stood up.
A new chapter in his life begins...
Hometown obsession
On the way to parting, he took out the pomegranate given by his mother, and his heart was full of concern. Sweetness spread in his mouth, and he missed his last meeting with his mother severely filled with tears.
That moment became the deepest regret of his life, often bringing him to tears in the dead of night, thinking of his distant relatives and hometown.
Years later, he became an accomplished judge and lawyer in Taiwan, gradually stabilizing and rising in social status.
However, there has always been an indescribable feeling in his heart, a strong feeling of homesickness, which is the smell of home, the smell of Shandong, the hometown he left.
His daily life is full of case files and the letter of the law, but whenever night falls and he is alone, the feeling of homesickness comes to mind.
There is a small corner in his heart, storing the memories of his childhood in Shandong, the childhood bits and pieces of that land, the smiles of his family, the care of his mother, and the world that once belonged to him.
Years later, when he heard about the reform and opening up in China, the homesickness in his heart became stronger. One day, he came by chance when he received a request from a veteran, a veteran who longed to go home.
The veteran hopes to bring his ashes back to his hometown and fulfill his lifelong wish. Gao Binghan was deeply touched by the firmness and desire of the veterans, as if he saw his own shadow.
He is determined to help the veteran, even if the procedures for returning his ashes are very complicated and difficult to overcome, and he also needs to travel between Taiwan and the mainland, coordinate with relevant departments, and solve various problems.
Homecoming
At first, Gao Binghan just wanted to fulfill the veteran's wish, but as the return of ashes to his hometown progressed, he gradually found that this was not only an ordinary mission, but also a return of the soul.
In the process, he reacquainted himself with his hometown, the land he once knew, his former neighbors and friends.
He carefully recorded this journey, and every meeting and exchange became a precious memory. Gradually, Gao Binghan understood that he was not only for the veterans, but also for himself.
For that already out of reach, for that place full of childhood memories. He wants to go home, to go home alive, not only for the veterans, but also for the desire of his heart.
This task is no longer just work, but also a spiritual baptism and return. And with his efforts, the veteran finally fulfilled his dream of returning home.
At that touching moment, Gao Binghan seemed to have returned to his hometown and embarked on a journey home with the veterans. What was once out of reach is now close at hand.
Gao Binghan successfully brought back the ashes of more than 100 Taiwanese veterans, fulfilling their wish and allowing them to return to their hometowns. This action represents the cherishing of one's hometown and memories, and behind each ashes there is a touching story.
Gao Binghan's persistence and dedication have allowed these veterans to finally return to their hometowns.
He established the "Yuan Cultural Exchange and Development Association", aiming to mobilize as many juniors as possible and organize as much force as possible to help Taiwanese veterans return home.
After he began assisting veterans with the ashes repatriation program, his pace of life became even busier. During the day, he plunged into the sea of court files, and at night he immersed himself in researching the return of ashes.
To figure out the relevant laws and regulations in Taiwan and the mainland, he needs to negotiate with government departments, contact the families of veterans, and he needs to personally handle every trivial matter.
Gao Binghan's story is not only a display of responsibility and tenacity, it is also a living picture, full of vivid small details and sincere emotions.
This resolute Chinese, his story has made the hearts of the vast number of compatriots looking forward to reunion and Taiwan's return.
Gao Binghan's story shows his tenacity, sense of responsibility and deep affection for his hometown. His actions touched many people and became a bridge connecting the hearts of relatives on both sides of the strait.
The story is full of emotion and hope, showing an emotional tone of emotion and hope. Gao Binghan's story teaches us that even in the midst of difficulties and separation, perseverance and dedication can achieve the greatest mission in life.