In the spring of 1979, in a cornfield on the border between China and Vietnam, a Chinese soldier was keenly aware of the strangeness around him. He cautiously approached, and the sight before him made his heart ache: a warrior lying there, covered in blood, apparently having just experienced a life-and-death struggle.
This seriously wounded soldier was none other than Xiao Jiaxi, who belonged to the Chinese People's Liberation Army. In the 1979 self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of covering the retreat of his comrades. However, in the heat of battle, he was fiercely attacked by the Vietnamese army, and a bullet was shot into his hip, and blood instantly stained his military uniform.
The pain and blood loss made Xiao Jiaxi almost unable to stand, but with tenacious perseverance, he found a hidden cave to hide. He knows very well that only by hiding himself can he have a chance to live and return to his motherland. In the cave, he skillfully wiped the blood that led to the entrance of the cave so that it would not be discovered by the enemy. At the same time, with the last of his strength, he arranged his weapons and grenades, ready to fight to the death with the enemy at any time.
Life in the cave was extremely difficult. Xiao Jiaxi not only had to endure the pain and infection of his wounds, but also faced an extreme lack of food and water. His body was getting weaker and weaker, but he never gave up hope of life. He told himself that as long as he persevered, he would be able to wait for help to arrive.
Finally, on a quiet night, border guards found Xiao Jiaxi lying in a cornfield while patrolling. Impressed by his tenacity and bravery, they immediately evacuated him and rushed him to the medical point. Under the careful treatment of medical staff, Xiao Jiaxi's vital signs gradually stabilized.
After nine days and eight nights of difficult crawling, Xiao Jiaxi finally returned to the embrace of the motherland. His story has spread throughout the barracks and inspired generations of Chinese. He used his actions to explain what a real hero is, and what loyalty and love for the motherland are.