The Hongqi Canal took place in Linxian County, Henan Province, in the 60s of the last century, a place that has suffered from drought for a long time due to its special geographical location. Linxian is located on the side of the Taihang Mountains, where the topography and climatic conditions have led to a perennial shortage of water, "water is the source of life", you can imagine how important water is to the people of Linxian. And it is in this context that the construction of a great project, the Hongqi Canal, is put on the agenda. Why did the construction of this canal lead to repeated complaints from local villagers?
In 1953, Yang Gui, as the new secretary of the Linxian County Party Committee, witnessed first-hand the survival challenges faced by the residents of Linxian County due to the lack of water. From the cellars of every household to the dry rivers of the entire county, there are marks of water scarcity everywhere. Yang Gui knew in his heart that in order to completely solve the water problem in Linxian County, there must be a major project support.
After several years of small-scale water conservancy projects, such as the construction of small water cellars and the excavation of mountain springs, although the water crisis has been alleviated to some extent, these measures have not cured the symptoms. By 1956, when the water situation in Linxian County was still severe, Yang Gui made an impassioned speech at a county meeting, vowing to solve the water problem once and for all, and his words revealed a determination to "succeed or become a benevolent".
In 1958, Yang Gui's efforts were recognized by national leaders, and he even got the opportunity to report face-to-face with Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao spoke highly of Yang Gui's water conservancy work and inquired with concern about other situations in Linxian County. Yang Gui knew that relying on the internal water source of Lin County was far from enough, and he began to consider a bolder plan to bring water from the outside into the forest.
In 1960, an ambitious plan began to hatch to divert water from the Turbid Zhanghe River to Linxian County. At the time, ideas were almost dismissed as dreams. The Zhuozhang River is hundreds of kilometers away from Linxian County, and is separated by lofty mountains, and it is unprecedented to build a canal that can cross the mountains and mountains.
But Yang Gui is not a person who gives up easily. He organized 40,000 people of Lin County, personally led the team, and began this unprecedented project. The construction process was arduous, from digging the mountain to building the bridge, every step was full of hardships and hardships. People used hammers and chisels to hammer stones and dig up the land day and night. During this period, the engineering team encountered countless natural and man-made challenges, but each time in the face of difficulties, the people of Linxian County overcame them with amazing perseverance and wisdom.
Although the construction of the Hongqi Canal was well intentioned, it caused dissatisfaction among some villagers during the construction process. Because of the needs of the project, some villagers' land has been occupied, and their daily lives have been affected, and the urgency and arduousness of the project require everyone to devote themselves to very hard labor, which has increased the burden on the villagers to a certain extent. These problems gradually accumulated, causing many villagers to report the problems to their superiors and even file complaints.
Despite all the difficulties and challenges, the people of Linxian County did not give up. They believe that as long as they persevere, they will be able to usher in the day when the water source will be solved. Finally, in 1969, the Hongqi Canal was fully opened, the water of the Turbidity Zhang River rushed in, and the dream of the people of Linxian County for many years finally came true. On this day, the whole Linxian County was boiling, and people danced along the Red Flag Canal to celebrate, and that scene seemed to reappear yesterday, which still makes people's hearts surge.
The success of the Hongqi Canal has not only changed the face of Linxian County, but also profoundly affected the fate of generations of Linxian people. Children no longer travel miles for a bucket of water, and farmland is no longer barren because of the dry season. The Hongqi Canal is like a lifeline, bringing not only water, but also hope and vitality.
The Red Flag Canal is a hymn to laborers and a tribute to the spirit of perseverance and struggle. From this, we can deeply understand that no difficulty is insurmountable, as long as we have faith and determination, even the most difficult road can be paved. "Water drops wear stones, ropes and saws wood break", Hongqi Canal is not only a miracle of water, but also a miracle of people. We have seen the triumph of technology and courage, but also the power of unity and faith. Let us remember the Red Flag Canal, let this spirit be passed on from generation to generation, and always illuminate our way forward.
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