In the spring of 1947, rape flowers bloomed in the eastern countryside, and there was a thriving scene among the golden flowers. Behind this apparent prosperity, however, China is in turmoil. On the magnificent picture scroll of Jiangsu, there is such a small village called Yuetang, which carries the bits and pieces of rural life and the ups and downs of people's fate in that era.
Yuetang Village is quiet and picturesque, surrounded by a sparkling pond with long boats and undulating rice fields. Guo Liangzhi, the landlord of a family in the village, looks rich and decent on the surface, but in fact his heart is full of contradictions. The family business accumulated by his ancestors came from the oppression and exploitation of tenant farmers. And now, the wind of the changing times outside the house has made Guo Liangzhi more and more at a loss.
In this village, there is still an ordinary young man Zhu Yu. He is inconspicuous in the eyes of others, but the flame of revolution burns in his heart. He secretly joined the Communist Party and became a staunch underground party member, quietly spreading Marxist ideas in the countryside.
However, in 1947, when the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party was in full swing, his identity was exposed, and he was unfortunately arrested and imprisoned by the Kuomintang government. Life in prison has tormented him, both physically and mentally, but Zhu Yu's faith has never wavered. Whenever he thought of the countless indomitable comrades fighting outside, he felt the strength to stand up again.
On this day, the jailer suddenly informed Zhu Yu that he had been sentenced to death and that he would be executed at dawn the next day. This is undoubtedly an excuse to shoot the traitor, and Zhu Yu understands that life has come to an end. All night, he waited quietly for the dawn to come.
At this moment, an astonishing turn of events broke the dead silence - Guo Liangzhi came to the prison, he persuaded the guards to bribe the jailer with money, and then opened the cell door and rescued the dying Zhu Yu!
The two began a stealthy escape. After crossing the country road, they finally arrived at a hidden cave. Guo Liangzhi handed over the food and a bundle of money to Zhu Yu and asked him to avoid being pursued here for the time being. Zhu Yu was so excited that he burst into tears, he never expected that this landlord, who was supposed to be hostile, would actually lend a helping hand at the last moment.
Guo Liangzhi said that he had long had doubts about the status quo, but he had never been able to cross the boundaries of class. But seeing that Zhu Yu was about to be executed, he finally mustered up the courage to do what he thought was right. He didn't want to be on the wrong side of history anymore, and he also knew that Zhu Yu's life meant hope for the countryside.
Later, with the help of Guo Liangzhi, Zhu Yu was successfully transferred to the liberated area. Since then, the story of Yuetang has become a good story in the countryside. Although Guo Liangzhi was only a small landlord, he chose benevolence at the moment of life and death. His kind deeds touched Zhu Yu and warmed this era, becoming a topic of conversation among the villagers.
We may not be able to judge Guo Liangzhi's actions as a landlord, but his final redemption undoubtedly ignited the light of humanity in that corner of Yuetang Township. It reminds us that even ordinary people with different positions still retain the natural instinct to sympathize with the weak and save souls. Small acts of kindness in life can be gathered into a force that drives historical change.
The story of Zhu Yu's struggle represents the spirit of Chinese Communist Party members who can sacrifice their lives for the sake of faith. It is precisely this unswerving spirit that has supported the backbone of the Chinese people and changed the fate of the mainland. Guo Liangzhi's good deeds, although insignificant, have left us with valuable lessons - in turbulent times, we must also maintain the brightness and simplicity of human nature
Today, when we look through the history of Yuetang Township, we will find that the glitter of the countryside in the last century has become a treasure of history. We can find the coherence of history, the warmth of humanity, and the continuation of new hope. This nostalgia belongs to everyone who has grown up in the countryside, and it also belongs to everyone who can't forget the kindness in their hearts.
The water of the moon pond reflects the spiritual pursuit of the Chinese. We must remember that in all circumstances, the beacon of faith will light the way forward, and the flower of justice will surely bloom in the midst of suffering. This is also the wisdom given to us by the ancient oriental civilization - in the face of the future, we must keep our morality and conscience, only in this way, can we truly live.