Do you know? In the deep mountains and old forests of Chongqing, there is a local scum hole that has stained the blood and tears of countless heroes. This is not a simple name, but a testament to the fact that during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation decades ago, many revolutionary martyrs gave their lives for the peaceful life we have today. Do you want to know what's going on? What thrilling caves are hidden in the mountains? Come with me to uncover the thick curtain of history and feel the excitement of the blood.
On Geyue Mountain on the outskirts of Chongqing, there is a place called Dregs Cave. The name may be a little unfamiliar to many young people, but for the witnesses of history, it is a gathering place of red memories and heroic tears. It turned out that the seemingly ordinary cave was once a secret prison set up by the Kuomintang secret service, where countless Communists were tortured and even sacrificed.
When it comes to the scum cave, it has to be mentioned that its "predecessor" was a small coal kiln that could not produce good coal. Due to the high content of coal and stone slag excavated, coal production here has been sluggish, hence the name "slag hole". Its geographical location is extremely secluded, surrounded by mountains on three sides, facing deep ravines on one side, and dense vegetation cover, making this place a hiding place in the eyes of the Kuomintang military commanders.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Chongqing was the base camp of the Kuomintang and the forefront of our party's secret activities. Despite the treacherous environment, many Communists were still undaunted by hardships and dangers, putting life and death aside and infiltrating Chongqing to carry out underground anti-Japanese war activities. It's a pity that many party members were finally captured by the military commander's spies and imprisoned in the scum hole.
Hell on earth, where the imprisoned revolutionaries were subjected to unimaginable torture. The torture methods of the military commanders were so brutal that many revolutionaries who pursued their ideals ended their young lives here.
Sister Jiang, whose real name is Jiang Zhuyun, is a particularly admirable woman. After joining the party in 1939, she has been active in underground work in Chongqing, using her wisdom and courage to contribute her youth and blood to the revolutionary cause.
Despite being in a desperate situation, Sister Jiang and her comrades never gave up their pursuit of freedom and ideals. In prison, they supported each other, encouraged each other, and maintained spiritual resistance by singing songs and composing poems. Despite the extreme torture of their bodies, their hearts are exceptionally strong, and this spiritual strength is admirable.
In the summer of 2007, heavy rain suddenly fell in Chongqing, and flash floods broke out. The scars of history have been profound, and this natural disaster has caused unprecedented damage to the scum cave.
Local disaster responders were carrying out emergency rescue efforts when they accidentally discovered a hidden hole that had been washed open by floodwaters. The inside of this cave is wet and smells musty, but there are many precious historical relics hidden inside. These relics not only record the tragic history of the dregs cave, but also prove the indomitable and persistent faith of many revolutionary martyrs.
This discovery has attracted widespread attention. Many historians and researchers have come to reconstruct the history of blood and fire through these relics. More people began to pay attention to and understand this history, and they have said that the deeds of these heroes should not be forgotten.
The scum hole is not alone. Throughout the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, there were few similar tragic stories in China. Together, these stories constitute the most magnificent chapter in modern Chinese history. The sacrifice of every revolutionary martyr is for the sake of a peaceful and free life that we can enjoy today.
Today, we live in an era of peace and prosperity, and many times, the hard-won nature of this life is overlooked. We may not be able to imagine how those young lives can hold on to their faith in the face of bullets and bullets, and how they can be strong and courageous in the dark cage against violence.
From the history of the Dregs Cave to the unexpected discovery in 2007, every look back should not be just emotional. Let's remember these stories and let the names and spirits of our heroes shine forever in our hearts.