Chen Geng held the rice bowl and walked towards Ye Jianying with a calm step, with a complicated light flashing in his eyes. He gently pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, his brows furrowed, and it seemed that he had an important decision to say to Ye Jianying. Ye Jianying was concentrating on lunch, and when he felt Chen Geng's gaze, he raised his head, and there was a hint of inquiry in his eyes. Chen Geng's voice was low and powerful: "Is the afternoon meeting still open?" Ye Jianying's answer was concise and meaningful, he said: "No, let's go find a radio after eating." "What kind of moment is this? Why did the two generals give up an important meeting in search of a radio? Could it be that there is some big news coming?
A symphony of the times
In the golden autumn of October 1949, a symphony of history was being staged on the land of China. In Beijing's Tiananmen Square, a grand founding ceremony is about to kick off, and the birth of New China, like a bright pearl, is about to be embedded in the east of the world.
Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, who were far away in Jiangxi, although they could not be there in person, they were also excited. The place where they were located was the hot land of the revolution, the place where the flame of the Nanchang Uprising was ignited, and the starting point of their struggle for New China. Here, they planned the last battle of the Liberation War, and the liberation of Guangdong was the great cause that lingered in their hearts.
The afternoon sun shone through the treetops, dappled on the two generals. In Chen Geng's eyes, there was not only expectation for the upcoming founding ceremony, but also firmness for the future battle. He took the rice bowl and walked towards Ye Jianying, which was a tacit understanding between comrades-in-arms that did not need to be said. Their conversation was short and profound, not only about the arrangement of the afternoon meeting, but also about how to resonate with the motherland at the same frequency.
The corners of Ye Jianying's mouth with rice in his mouth hooked up a smile. He knew that Chen Geng's mind had already flown back to Beijing at this moment, flying to the upcoming founding ceremony. They can't see it with their own eyes, but their hearts are more connected than ever. Ye Jianying's answer is not only a comfort to Chen Geng, but also a resonance for this great moment.
The lunch of the two generals was different from usual. Chen Geng sandwiched the pieces of meat in the bowl into Ye Jianying's bowl piece by piece, which was his deep affection for his comrades-in-arms and a celebration of New China. They know that after this lunch, they will listen to the voice of the birth of New China, which is the voice of hundreds of millions of Chinese people and the dream of the sons and daughters of China for thousands of years.
After lunch, the two generals sat down side by side, and the volume on the radio was turned up to the maximum. On the radio, every channel relayed the same news: the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China is about to be held. Chairman Mao, Mr. Zhu and others will personally attend the ceremony. Although it was only the transmission of sound, the exciting atmosphere seemed to have crossed thousands of mountains and rivers to this revolutionary holy land in Jiangxi.
The ceremony, which lasted more than two hours, ended with the president's speech and the cheers of the people. Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, although they were far away in Jiangxi, seemed to be present at the scene. Their hearts, like everyone in Tiananmen Square, were thrilled and difficult to calm down. At this moment, they know very well that the sky of New China will become broader and brighter because of the struggle of hundreds of millions of people.
Lunch for two generals
In an inconspicuous town in Jiangxi, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and onto the humble field command post. Although this day in 1949 was an important moment when New China was about to be born, for Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, their task was still arduous and urgent. It was here that the two generals planned the liberation of Guangdong, one of the last major battles of the Liberation War.
When it was time for lunch, Chen Geng and Ye Jianying sat at a wooden table. The meal was simple, but during the war years, it was a rare good meal. Chen Geng held his rice bowl and walked towards Ye Jianying, his steps were firm, and every step seemed so powerful. At the dinner table, the conversation between the two generals was concise and profound, not only about military operations, but also about common expectations for the future.
Chen Geng sandwiched the pieces of meat in the bowl into Ye Jianying's bowl piece by piece, which is extremely rare in normal times. In Chinese tradition, such an act is an expression of great respect and care for the other person. Despite the difficult war environment, this small gesture demonstrated the deep friendship and mutual support between comrades-in-arms.
After the meal, the conversation between the two generals turned to the upcoming founding ceremony. Although they could not attend the scene in person, their hearts were full of infinite expectations and excitement for the new China. Chen Geng especially mentioned his personal feelings and expectations for the founding ceremony, and he hoped that the new China would bring peace and prosperity and end the long-term war and suffering.
Ye Jianying, on the other hand, proceeded from a strategic perspective and thought deeply about the future after the founding of New China. He spoke of the challenges facing the new Government, including domestic reunification and reconstruction, as well as the establishment of an international position. Ye Jianying's words reveal full confidence and determination for the future, and he believes that New China can occupy a place on the world stage.
At the same time, the two generals also made strategic arrangements for the impending liberation of Guangdong. They discussed every detail of the military operation in detail, from the deployment of troops to the logistical support, each of which was carefully considered. This battle was not only related to the liberation of Guangdong, but also a crucial step in the entire liberation war. Their discussions were filled with seriousness and urgency, and every decision could affect the outcome of the war.
After lunch, although the mood of the two generals was still grim, through this simple lunch, their souls were temporarily comforted. They know that despite the challenges ahead, with a common belief and deep friendship, they will be able to meet the dawn of a new China together.
Oath under the radio
The afternoon sun shone through the gaps in the curtains, shining on the faces of Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, and the two generals sat in front of an old radio, quietly waiting for the signal to connect. This radio, despite its humble appearance, was their only connection to Beijing's Tiananmen Square. October 1, 1949, this day, will go down in history, the founding of New China is about to be proclaimed, and this moment will be transmitted throughout the land of China in the form of radio waves.
The switch of the radio was gently flicked, and in the faint sound of electricity, the broadcast signal of Beijing gradually came. The sound was intermittent, but it was enough to give a sense of the solemn atmosphere there. On the radio, one could hear the crowd of people in Tiananmen Square, where tens of thousands of people gathered to witness this historic moment.
As time passed, the melody of the national anthem came from the radio, majestic and passionate, and every note seemed to tell the birth of New China. Although Chen Geng and Ye Jianying were thousands of miles away, their hearts were beating together with everyone in the square at this moment.
During the broadcast, Chairman Mao's voice was heard clearly, and his speech was concise and powerful, announcing the founding of the People's Republic of China and the formal establishment of the Central People's Government. This declaration is not only a message to the outside world, but also a promise to all Chinese, a brand new country, officially standing in the east of the world.
As Chairman Mao's speech ended, thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the square, which was transmitted to the hut in Jiangxi through the radio, as if bringing the two generals into the exciting scene. At this time, a live report of the military parade was broadcast on the radio, describing the formation of various armies passing in front of Tiananmen Square, demonstrating the military strength of New China and the pride of the nation.
Although all this can only be perceived through sound, for Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, this sound is more real and shocking than any visual image. They know that this is not only the birth of a country, but also the result of the long-term struggle of hundreds of millions of Chinese, and the condensation of the blood and tears of countless martyrs.
As the broadcast continued, the speeches of representatives from all walks of life and the congratulations of envoys from various countries were reported, showing the attention and expectations that New China has received in the international community. This information, although brief, was enough to make the two generals feel the importance of the new China, as well as the responsibilities and roles in the international arena in the future.
Eventually, when the melody of the Internationale was heard on the radio, it marked the end of the founding ceremony. Chen Geng and Ye Jianying sat quietly, the sound of the radio had stopped, but the exciting echo could not be calmed down in their hearts for a long time. They know that from this moment on, their responsibilities will be even greater, and they will shoulder the future and hope of New China.
Memories of the Long March and the New Chinese Dream
In the hut in Jiangxi, the sound of the radio has disappeared, but in the hearts of Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, it is like echoing the footsteps of thousands of troops. Their gaze traveled through time and space, back to that period of gunsmoke, and the arduous course of the Long March reappeared in their minds.
The Long March, a history of blood and fire, is one of the most heroic chapters in the history of the Chinese revolution. Chen Geng remembered that at that time he was carrying a stretcher on his shoulder, and on the stretcher lay Zhou Enlai, an important leader of the Chinese revolution. Premier Zhou was seriously ill at the time and had a high fever that did not go away, but even on the verge of life and death, his eyes still flashed with firm belief in the revolution.
During the Long March, Chen Geng and his comrades trekked through mountains and rivers, crossed lofty mountains and mountains, and crossed turbulent rivers. They faced the enemy's encirclement and interception, hunger and cold, but none of them gave up. Chen Geng remembers that whenever night fell, they would light a bonfire, sit around the firelight, share dry food, and talk about their vision for the future. At that time, Premier Zhou, although he was weak, always encouraged everyone, and his words were full of firm confidence in the victory of the revolution.
The road of the Long March was difficult, but it forged the iron will of the Communist Party of China and sharpened the strong character of revolutionary soldiers such as Chen Geng and Ye Jianying. They know that the responsibility on their shoulders is not only to lead the team out of the predicament, but also to seek a bright future for the Chinese people.
With the passage of time, the memory of the Long March gradually became history, and the birth of New China marked the realization of their dream. Chen Geng turned off the radio, walked out of the house, and looked up at the sky, it was a brand new sky, the sky of New China, bluer and wider than ever.
They know that the founding of New China is not just a change of political power, but also represents the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the hopes and dreams of hundreds of millions of people. Chen Geng and Ye Jianying, as participants in the revolution, they fought for it all their lives, and now, they will continue to shoulder a new mission and contribute their strength to the construction and development of New China.
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Under the sky of New China, Chen Geng and Ye Jianying's hearts are full of pride. They are well aware that the road ahead is still full of challenges, but with the support of the new China and hundreds of millions of people, they are confident that they will overcome all difficulties and usher in a brighter future.