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Text丨Editor: Literature and History
Preface
In China's turbulent history, countless heroes and martyrs have sacrificed their lives for the liberation of the country and the freedom of the people. Wang Guang, a brave 23-year-old woman, is one of them. She joined the Communist Party of China during the Sino-Japanese War and made great contributions to the fight against the Japanese invaders. Unfortunately, Wang Guang was eventually captured by the enemy and suffered brutal torture. She showed incredible courage and determination in the midst of extreme pain and injustice. What deep truths does this sacrifice reveal, and how does Wang Guang's story inspire us to understand history and remember the national humiliation?
In Yuncheng, Shanxi Province at the beginning of the 20th century, there lived a little girl named Wang Guang. She was born into a family of extreme poverty, so poor that even naming her name became a luxury. Her real name is no longer known, as even her parents have never officially named her. The girl, who came to be known as Wang Guang, suffered a major change in her family at the age of five when her only brother died of illness and the family's breadwinner collapsed overnight.
In desperation, Wang's father made a difficult decision to sell the young Wang Guang to a local landlord, hoping that this would at least ensure her survival. In the landlord's house, Wang Guang's life was not easy. Her childhood was filled with harsh labor and merciless scolding. Rising before dawn every day and resting late at night, her life was like endless hard labor.
One winter when Wang Guang was seven years old, an unexpected disaster struck. While cleaning the living room of the landlord's house, she accidentally broke a priceless vase. The landlord's anger swept over like a storm, and he mercilessly imprisoned her in the cold wood room. On that cold winter night, Wang Guang felt unprecedented despair and cold. But it was such a desperate situation that sparked the fire of rebellion in her heart.
Wang Guang one night, when the moon was dark and the wind was high, and the landlord's family was asleep, she resolutely escaped from the hellish home. She ran through the dark night with only one thought in her mind - to escape. Her small body trembled in the night, but her eyes were steadfast, and she knew that only by escaping from this cage could she find the sky of her own.
After escaping, Wang Guang began a wandering life. She shuttles through the streets and alleys, sometimes picking up leftovers on the ground, sometimes looking for a sheltered corner in the dilapidated alleys. Although life is hard, she always maintains hope for the future. Deep in her heart, Wang Guang has a desire for freedom and happiness, and this desire has become her support in the most difficult moments.
Wang Guang's fate finally changed in a chance encounter. A philanthropic couple found her on the street and were struck by her tenacity and innocence. They decided to adopt her and give her a fresh start. In this new family, Wang Guang felt the warmth and love of home for the first time. She was sent to school for an education and began a new journey in life.
It was during this experience that Wang Guang's outlook on life and values were shaped. Her courage, wisdom and tenacity have all been tempered and sublimated in this difficult life experience. This girl, who rose from poverty and misery, ended up becoming a warrior who fought for justice and freedom. Her story is not only a personal history of struggle, but also a common portrayal of countless people in the suffering of that era.
In the long history of 1939, a heroic female figure is particularly distinct, she is Wang Guang. In those turbulent times, she resolutely joined the Communist Party of China and became a staunch party member. Her participation is not only a manifestation of personal faith, but also a firm commitment to the cause of fighting against Japan and saving the country. Wang Guang not only took an active part in the cultural front work such as distributing revolutionary leaflets and writing anti-Japanese slogans, but also took on the important responsibility of the women's salvation movement in Luocun and Zhaicun. Her actions were imbued with revolutionary passion and a deep love for her country.
In the changing era of 1943, a heroic woman was particularly prominent on the front line of the revolution, and she was Wang Guang. Despite being pregnant, Wang Guang remained firmly at the forefront of the resistance to the Japanese invasion. Her courage and determination became a legend of her time.
At that time, the Japanese army claimed to have implemented a brutal "three lights" policy in the Huayue area of the mainland: "killing, robbing, and burning", and the brutality of this policy was outrageous. The purpose of the Japanese army was not only to eliminate the Eighth Route Army, but also to carry out a merciless massacre of innocent people. In this context, Wang Guang, as the secretary of the first district party committee of Anze County, shouldered a great responsibility.
At this critical moment, Wang Guang was appointed commander-in-chief of the anti-Japanese sweep. She led the militia and local soldiers, laid out tactics in the dense jungle, and waged a desperate struggle against the Japanese army. In the fierce shootout, Wang Guang personally raised his machine gun and bravely opened fire on the enemy. Her heroic actions inspired the warriors around her, who stepped forward and displayed amazing courage and combat effectiveness.
After a fierce exchange of fire, Wang Guang and her troops, with the efforts of many fighters, finally succeeded in repelling this wave of Japanese offensive. This battle was not only an effective repulsion of the enemy, but also a powerful counterattack to the aggressor, demonstrating the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation in the war of resistance. Wang Guang's deeds spread far and wide, and she was not only an excellent warrior and commander, but also a strong mother and female hero. In that era full of suffering, she showed the strength and courage of women with her practical actions, and became an immortal hero in history.
In October 1943, a difficult time befell Yuncheng. A large-scale sweep of the Japanese army began, and their strength amounted to more than twenty thousand men. In the face of such a large enemy army, although our army resisted bravely, the situation was extremely grim. At the most critical moment in the battle, our army had to make a decision to retreat.
At this life-and-death juncture, Wang Guang stepped forward and showed her extraordinary courage and wisdom. She offered a plan to lure the enemy, determined to use herself to buy precious time for the troops to retreat. She ran in the opposite direction to the troops, shooting into the sky as she ran, successfully attracting the attention of the enemy. Her actions effectively dispersed the enemy's forces and won a critical moment for the safe retreat of the troops. Fate was not lenient to Wang Guang. Under her heroic cover, although the troops and the population were able to retreat safely, she herself was captured by the enemy with a wound in the leg. The Japanese army soon discovered Wang Guang's ruse, and out of anger and humiliation, they inflicted extremely cruel punishment on Wang Guang. Even after being tortured and dragged bloody, Wang Guang still held fast to his faith and did not reveal any information about the army. The enemy's cruel methods followed, but Wang Guang remained strong and unyielding, and finally died heroically in the pain and screams that lasted all night.
Wang Guang's deeds have left an indelible memory in people's hearts. She is not only a heroic female warrior, but also an outstanding representative of thousands of anti-Japanese heroes. Her sacrifice is the supreme dedication to the country and the nation, and her name will forever be remembered in the annals of the Chinese nation's resistance against Japan.
When we look back at the life of martyr Wang Guang, we see an image of a hero who struggled out of hardship. She was not born lucky, and suffered from the old society during her childhood. But her life did not fall into despair. In her youth, Wang Guang showed extraordinary courage and perseverance, she was not crushed by adversity, but found her life direction in a difficult environment, that is, to fight for the liberation of the country and the people.
Wang Guang's life, as depicted in the movie "Red Light", is a legend painted in bright red colors. Her actions and sacrifices, like a shining light, illuminated the path of countless compatriots in the darkness. Her spirit is just like the deep meaning contained in the sentence "Loyal soul buries Taiyue, red light shines on Anze", has become an indomitable force, deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Her bravery wasn't just shown in battle. In the face of hardships and challenges, Wang Guang has always maintained firm beliefs and noble qualities. Her story is like a hymn that never dies, inspiring generations to come. In the long river of history in the future, whenever the nation is in danger, Wang Guang's story will turn into the firmest belief and become a beacon to guide people forward.
The spiritual legacy of martyr Wang Guang is a precious treasure for future generations. Although her life was short, her perseverance and selfless dedication will always be remembered and continue to shine in the hearts of generations to come, becoming a source of inspiration for us to bravely face difficulties and fight for justice and ideals.