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In 1962, in the Lingering Garden in Guangzhou, Nie Rongzhen's daughter Nie Li held a wedding that attracted the attention of the whole city. Simple and grand, it seems to be the perfect crystallization of love and family.
My friend Tao Siliang said in a later interview: "After attending her wedding, I no longer envy the wedding dress and wedding banquet!"
Why did she say this, and what kind of life experience did Nie Li have?
Nie Li, as a legendary general fighting on the front line of national defense science and technology, China's first female lieutenant general, her life is full of legends.
Now, let's unravel the mystery of this lieutenant general and explore her unknown heroic past. Follow me into this flowery time full of thorns, and feel the double weight of love and responsibility!
At a young age, he was imprisoned as a child laborer
In Shanghai in 1934, the White Terror enveloped the city, and in this turbulent era, Nie Rongzhen's wife Zhang Ruihua and their young daughter Nie Li became victims of the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party.
After the outbreak of April 12 in 1927, Shanghai fell into the White Terror, and the central government's demand for urgently needed cadres made Nie Rongzhen bring his wife Zhang Ruihua to this turbulent metropolis.
In the White Terror, Nie Rongzhen assumed the life of Mr. Li, assisted Premier Zhou in secret activities, and gave everything for the cause of the party.
However, behind the family lies a huge crisis. In April 1931, due to the betrayal of the traitor Gu Shunzhang, the addresses of the central organs of the Communist Party of China and the main leaders were exposed.
Nie Rongzhen urgently needed to evacuate to the Central Soviet District, but in the face of the hardships of the road and his young daughter, Zhang Ruihua decided to stay and continue the party's underground transportation work, and by the way, he took care of Nie Li, who was only 3 years old.
In the spring of 1934, in the face of the brutality of the spies, Zhang Ruihua adhered to his beliefs, and was tortured but never revealed the slightest party secret.
In the autumn of 1935, the spies were unable to find evidence of the Communists in the mother and daughter, so they had to release them. Nie Li was 5 years old at the time and was entrusted to a relative of Mao Qihua, a Communist Party member in Jiading County, a suburb of Shanghai.
Although the foster family had a meager income and a poor life, Nie Li spent a difficult time there.
In the cycle of fate, 12-year-old Nie Li had to interrupt her studies and step into a yarn factory as a child laborer. At a young age, she was forced to work excessively hard and take on responsibilities disproportionate to her age.
However, she was not succumbed to fate, and her resilient face matured in the sound of the factory's machines. This period of imprisonment as a child laborer at a young age constitutes the melody of Nie Li's song of tenacious life.
The experience of the prosperous years
In 1945, the bell of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War was still ringing, and Nie Li's life ushered in a dramatic turn. Premier Zhou's generosity sent her to the Military Adjustment Department in Beiping, a decision that marked a new and unknown journey for her.
When the photo was handed to her, General Ye's joke became the prelude to this encounter: "You take the photo and go right, see who you look like, who is your father." This simple and cordial exchange opened the prelude for Nie Li to meet the challenges of the future.
However, when Nie Li met his long-lost father Nie Rongzhen for the first time, all this did not come as expected. Communication has become a drama of separation, and the collision of Shanghainese and Jinchaji accents makes the conversation extremely difficult.
For a while, the two could only talk to each other, embarrassing and funny. Luckily, however, photos became the code to break the silence.
Nie Li took out the photo from her underwear, her bright smile was like a beam of light, and her gesture seemed to say: "This is the certificate that Uncle Ye gave me to find my father!" In an instant, the language barrier between father and daughter disappeared, and laughter became the warmest bond.
Immediately afterward, Nie Li stepped into the academy and began a formal education that she had never had. The beginning of this process may have been a little embarrassing, but Nie Li was not overwhelmed by strangeness and trouble.
Her eyes shone with a thirst for knowledge, while her hard work and assiduous spirit shone with determination on campus. This young girl, gazing into the future through the window, with a sense of family and country, steps towards the palace of knowledge step by step.
Return to China to dedicate himself to national defense
In 1954, Nie Li's life entered a new journey. At the age of 24, she was given the opportunity to study in the Soviet Union and became a cadet of an elite preparatory class.
She had doubts about whether she should devote herself to her studies again, and after hesitation, she decided to seek Peng Zhen's advice. At this momentous decision-making, Peng Zhen's encouragement deeply inspired her inner determination: "I only went to high school at the age of 18, and your conditions are much better now than we were then." The social construction of the motherland needs people with real talent and practical learning!" This inspiring sentence became the compass for her later dedication to the cause of national defense.
In 1955, the Nie family ushered in a real double happiness. In the same year, Nie Rongzhen won the honor of marshal, and Nie Li was also admitted to the Leningrad Institute of Precision Mechanics and Optical Instruments of the Soviet Union with excellent results.
This moment is not only a noble honor for Nie Rongzhen, but also a new starting point for Nie Li's personal career and an opportunity to contribute his talents to the country.
After returning to China after graduation, Nie Li did not hesitate to devote himself to national defense science and technology, and became the backbone of the development of naval weapons and equipment. Her steps are as firm as her thoughts, and she is committed to building advanced weapons and equipment for the country.
At this stage, her dedication and efforts have contributed a solid foundation to the development of national defense science and technology. In the vast field of national defense science and technology, Nie Li has emerged with firm determination and outstanding talent.
She not only participated in the design and development of naval weapons and equipment, but also played an important role in promoting the progress of national defense science and technology.
Over the course of Nie Li's career, she has shouldered increasingly heavy responsibilities. At the age of 52, she became the deputy director of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, responsible for the development of naval weapons and equipment.
In this role, she demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, dedicating her years of experience in the Soviet Union to the country's military cause.
In 1988, Nie Li received the rank of major general for her outstanding contributions, becoming China's first female general. This award is not only a commendation for herself, but also a full affirmation of the emergence of women in the military field.
Five years later, she was again awarded the rank of lieutenant general, becoming the world's first female lieutenant general!
At the age of 52, Nie Li shouldered the responsibilities of deputy director of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, and was in charge of the research and development of naval weapons and equipment. In this position, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership and management skills, and has injected strong impetus into the modernization of the mainland navy.
A simple and solemn wedding
In the Soviet Union, a foreign country, Nie Li shined with her talent and tenacity like a pearl, but she unexpectedly met the other half of her life - Ding Henggao in this strange land.
This exotic love affair quietly sprouted in the exchange of knowledge and the resonance of ideals, injecting a deep affection into the two young hearts.
Returning to the motherland, Nie Li and Ding Henggao jointly devoted themselves to the cause of national defense science and technology at the Fifth Research Institute of the Ministry of National Defense, and jointly shouldered the historical mission of promoting the development of the mainland's national defense cause.
Their tacit understanding and tacit understanding not only support each other on the journey of scientific research, but also warm each other in the trivialities of daily life. The couple is deeply affectionate and organically blends love and career.
In 1962, Guangzhou Lingering Garden became a witness to the love between Nie Li and Ding Henggao, and it was also the beginning of their beautiful marriage. The wedding, like their lives, was simple and full of meaning.
This wedding is unique, simple dress, no wedding banquet, congratulatory gifts, this simplicity reveals deep blessings, as if silently calling for a happy future for the two newlyweds.
Tao Siliang's feelings about this wedding are unforgettable, she no longer envies the complicated wedding, but finds a real and simple happiness in it.
In her eyes, the wedding is not only a solemn and warm ceremony, but also a challenge to traditional concepts and a demonstration of modern consciousness. The wedding of Nie Li and Ding Henggao became a breakthrough and established a new outlook on life for the society at that time.
Ordinary life in private: Nie Li's daily true feelings
Although Nie Li is the daughter of a marshal and holds the highest position among the five female generals, her daily life exudes a simple and ordinary truth.
In the canteen, you may find her holding a bowl at noon, waiting in line like an ordinary worker. After lunch, she would leisurely put on a military coat and find a sofa to lie on the spot for half an hour to enjoy a moment of tranquility.
One year, Nie Li's house was being renovated, but the marshal's daughter personally tied an apron and joined the ranks of the workers. The busyness of the whole day made the workers mistakenly think that she was the nanny of Director Nie's family, and when they left, they praised her sincerely: "You nanny is really good." ”
Despite his busy position, Nie Li never put on an official posture. As for her title, she has always insisted that everyone call her "Nie Li" instead of "Chairman Nie".
Nie Li is not only peaceful and simple in his position, but also always maintains a deep affection for his revolutionary comrades-in-arms in life. After Nie Rongzhen's death, she still cared about her comrades-in-arms who had a deep friendship with her father, especially Bo Yibo.
In 2004, Nie Li took his little grandson to Bo Yibo's house in person, asked his grandson to call Bo Yibo "grandfather", and even taught his grandson to kowtow, the scene was warm and touching.
epilogue
Nie Li is a heroine in the field of national defense science and technology, and her glorious deeds will always shine brightly, setting an example for us to unremittingly pursue excellence.
Her deeds have inspired generations of women to bravely explore and contribute wisdom and strength to the country's national defense science and technology.
She was not only a brilliant scientist, but also a patriot who dedicated her life to her country.
Her story will always inspire us to make unremitting efforts for the country, for science and technology, and for the rise of women!
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