Jiang Weiping, a legendary figure who spans many historical periods, has lived a magnificent epic, full of tenacity and dedication. He was born in 1878 and died peacefully at Zhangjiakou 251 Hospital on July 12, 1964, at the age of 86. His life journey seems to be a microcosm of China's modern history, from his ancestral home in Tianjin to his relocation to Shilou Village in Fangshan, Beijing, his footsteps have crossed the gap of the times, and witnessed the vicissitudes of China from feudalism to modernity.
When he was young, Jiang Weiping served under Li Hongzhang, Yuan Shikai, and Duan Qirui, and with his extraordinary courage and talent, he was promoted all the way to the important position of deputy head of the regiment. However, he was deeply disappointed by the corruption and autocracy of the old warlords and chose a path to return to his hometown and serve his village. He put down his saber and picked up the medicine box, determined to use his medical skills to bring health and hope to the people.
In 1937, the artillery fire of the Lugou Bridge Incident shook the land of China, and Jiang Weiping resolutely threw himself into the torrent of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression with full of national indignation. He first served as the chairman of the horse management department in the 3rd Division of the 29th Army of Song Zheyuan, providing medical services for the army's war horses. However, he knew the cruelty of the war and the depth of the pain, so he resolutely closed his pharmacy and joined the Eighth Route Army with all the medicines. In the Eighth Route Army, he was not only the soul of the medical team, but also the spiritual pillar in the hearts of the soldiers. Regardless of his personal safety, he went to the front line to collect medicinal herbs, used his salary to buy nutritional products, carefully treated the wounded, and escorted their lives and health.
A speech in 1935 changed the trajectory of Jiang Weiping's life. In that speech, Li Xiangqian passionately complained about the brutality of the Japanese army, which aroused Jiang Weiping's strong national feelings. He strengthened his conviction in devoting himself to the anti-Japanese resistance and was determined to follow the Communist Party and fight for the realization of the communist cause. This year, a red seed was planted in his heart, and this seed took root and grew vigorously in the years to come.
In 1938, Jiang Weiping officially joined the Communist Party of China and became the director of the Jiulongquan Health Center. Together with his son, he used his medical knowledge to provide medical care to the masses and fighters. In addition to his busy work, he also worked all night to research new drugs, and successfully developed more than a dozen drugs with remarkable efficacy, making great achievements in the treatment of the wounded.
During his tenure as a doctor in his hometown, Jiang Weiping not only treated the sick and saved people, but also actively promoted the ideas of the Communist Party. He led the villagers to establish the Agricultural Technology Improvement Association to fight against the oppression of the landlords. However, his righteous actions also attracted the hatred and framing of bandits, but he always firmly believed that joining the Communist Party was the right choice.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Jiang Weiping continued to work hard in the hospital and contributed his strength to the country's medical and health undertakings. His superb medical skills and noble medical ethics have won praise from patients and peers. In 1955, he was awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel, becoming one of the oldest officers in the history of New China. This honor is not only an affirmation of his personal achievements, but also a tribute to his lifelong dedication.
Looking back on Jiang Weiping's life, we can't help but sigh for his legendary experience. He witnessed the historical process of China's transformation from weak to strong, and made great contributions to the liberation of the country and the health of the people with his own practical actions. His story will forever be engraved in the hearts of the Chinese people and inspire us to strive for the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.