Little-Known Historical Events: Uncovering the Military Fortresses of Northeast China and the Brutality of the Japanese Invasion Over time, a little-known historical event gradually lifts more scrutiny. One cold winter in 1956, Wu Laohan, from Miaogou Village, Dongning County, Mudanjiang City, decided to venture into the mountains to hunt because his family lacked food.
However, while he is tracking down the wild boar, he discovers a strange cave. This cave not only surprises him, but hides a huge secret - a large amount of treasure. Wu Laohan also found several white bones and 38 large-cap rifles deep in the cave. This unusual discovery sparked panic in the village and was quickly reported to its superiors.
When a small PLA detachment arrived at the scene, it found the treasure and launched an investigation into the military fortress. This is the origin of the military fortress called Dongning Fortress, which was once one of the largest in Asia and had a shocking scale.
The construction of the fortress began in 1935, at a time when China was in trouble, and the Japanese army used extreme measures to build this huge fortress. They recruited 170,000 workers, mostly from Shandong, Hebei and Jilin. These workers are subjected to inhuman abuse and work far more than normal standards on a daily basis.
One surviving laborer recalls that every day people die from overwork and many more die. Zhang Siwen, one of the surviving laborers from the Dongning Fortress, recalled the horrors of that year. Along with thousands of other laborers, he was secretly sent to the northeast to build a fortress.
In hard work and poor living conditions, they are not only abused but also unable to end well. The brutality of this history is unbearable. However, although these Japanese failed to realize their plans, they were not willing to fail. After returning to Japan, they asked China to return the treasure, but this request was firmly rejected by the Chinese government.
Although little known about this history, it reveals the cruelty of the Japanese invasion and the tenacity of the Chinese people. Although the years have passed, this history will never be forgotten. This little-known historical event sheds light on the construction of the Dongning Fortress and the suffering experienced by the laborers.
This huge military fortress was not only shocking, but also exposed the brutal methods of the Japanese invaders. During the construction process, laborers were forced to endure extreme working conditions and abuse, and many even lost their lives. This history is of great significance for us to understand the brutality of the Japanese invasion and the spirit of tenacity and resistance of the Chinese people.
Yet, while this history is deplorable, it is also a reminder of the importance of cherishing peace. The cruelty and suffering of the past should be the driving force behind our efforts to build a peaceful world. At the same time, we should remember those who have suffered in history, vindicate them, and work to ensure that such tragedies are never repeated.
Looking back at this little-known history, we should pay tribute to those who died for the good of the country and the nation. Their courage and sacrifice deserve to be remembered forever. At the same time, this history reminds us of the pain and pain caused by Japan's period of aggression and the importance of protecting peace.
Finally, I would like to ask the reader a question: what is your opinion on this historical event? How do you think similar tragedies can be avoided again?