When it comes to being a soldier, you may think of the image of being brave and good at fighting and defending the country, but do you know how an ordinary peasant youth passed a military inspection in China in the 70s of the last century and went to the barracks life he dreamed of? At that time, he experienced the transformation from farmland to army, and the series of twists and turns that occurred in the process were full of drama and educational significance. Let's take a look at this one that is both heartwarming and inspiring!
In the cold winter of 1976, an ordinary rural youth, with his admiration for his parents and his yearning for military life, decided to devote himself to the military camp. His father was a valiant soldier, and although he died young, he was left with a lot of blood and a strong will. This young man, let's call him Xiao Zhang for the time being, signed up for the army in the local militia regiment, hoping to inherit his father's legacy and defend his family and country.
Xiao Zhang was not idle in the days after signing up for the army, and he continued to work the artificial plain construction site in Houtang, Fuda Town. The work on the construction site was not easy, carrying dirt and running around, but Xiao Zhang never complained. His shoulders were slightly deformed from the long hours of carrying the burden, but this did not defeat his military spirit.
Xiao Zhang and a few partners couldn't wait to knock on the door of the leading cadres at four o'clock in the morning, and the group laughed and said, with enthusiasm and youthful frivolity, they embarked on the road to Meicheng. When they arrived at the armed department, Xiao Zhang found that someone had arrived earlier than them, and these people had already begun to roast the fire to ward off the cold.
The military inspection began, and everyone waited nervously for their names to be called. At this moment, Xiao Zhang panicked and asked eagerly, but was told that this year's physical examination had ended. The sudden blow almost broke him, but Zhang and his companions did not give up and insisted on finding out the cause.
After some twists and turns, the minister personally came forward and found that there was a mistake in the list. After verifying that it was correct, Xiao Zhang and the others were finally able to undergo a medical examination. During the medical examination, Xiao Zhang, like everyone else, was asked to strip naked for a full examination. The tall leader took the lead and took it off, followed by Xiao Zhang. They undergo a series of rigorous physical examinations, including vision, hearing, physical coordination, and more. Xiao Zhang's physical fitness and endurance are quite good because of his long-term training on the construction site, and he can usually speak fluent Mandarin, which was a very popular skill at the time, and it has also become a big advantage for him.
After the medical examination, Xiao Zhang and his friends waited for the results with great anticipation. Finally, after anxiously waiting, Xiao Zhang's name appeared on the qualified list, which was undoubtedly a great encouragement and recognition for him.
In the days that followed, Xiao Zhang officially became a PLA soldier and began his long-awaited military life. In the dead of night, he often recalls the journey of joining the army, and those hardships and challenges have become the most precious memories in his heart.
This story tells us that no matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as we have a firm will and unremitting efforts, there will always be light waiting ahead. Xiao Zhang is the epitome of countless ordinary young people in a specific historical background, and they write their own legends in their own way.
Looking back at Xiao Zhang, it is not difficult for us to find that every ordinary person has the potential to become extraordinary. Xiao Zhang has grown from an ordinary rural youth to an excellent PLA soldier, he is not only a legend about the military, but also about perseverance and courage. In our own lives, we may encounter various challenges and difficulties, but as long as we maintain firm faith and unremitting efforts, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome. Are you ready for your own challenge?