Foreword: On an ordinary day in 1991, Vice President Wang Zhen received a special letter. The owner of the letter was Liao Fuchu, a large landowner in Hubei who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for his service to the Kuomintang. The "1,000 quintals of white rice life-saving food" mentioned in the letter shook Wang Zhen's heart, and he hurriedly ordered a thorough investigation.
Historical Twist: The story goes back to the Liberation War, when the Kuomintang launched a civil war and our army fought back. The 359th Brigade led by Wang Zhen achieved brilliant results, but the equipment gap led to heavy losses. During the retreat, extreme weather and logistical problems put the 359th Brigade in a difficult position. In order to survive, the leaders of the army decided to collect food, and the task fell on Li Shi.
Liao's choice: The local people were mostly exploited by the landlords and lacked food. Most of the landlords were involved in the Kuomintang and were unwilling to support our army. When there was nothing to be done, the Liao family became a ray of hope. They had supported the New Fourth Army in the War of Resistance Against Japan, so Li Shi was sent to borrow grain. The generosity of the old lady of the Liao family not only provided 1,000 quintals of rice, but also vegetables and meat, which made Li Shi deeply admire.
Twists and turns of fate: After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Liao family originally received preferential treatment, but in 1951, Liao Fuchu was sentenced to life imprisonment for "counter-revolutionary crimes". The verdict left him unable to argue with it, and he had to accept the pain of imprisonment. Forty years later, Liao was released, but problems with his household registration prevented him from reuniting with his family.
In Search of Justice: A newspaper article gave Liao Fuchu hope of rehabilitation. He found the author of the article, Ma Xiliang, a writer who had a friendship with Wang Zhen. With Ma Xiliang's help, Liao Fuchu's letter was finally delivered to Wang Zhen.
Wang Zhen's decision: After reading the letter, Wang Zhen immediately ordered the case to be reopened. Liao Fuchu was finally acquitted and received due compensation and the resolution of the hukou problem. Wang Zhen said that we will never forget those who have made meritorious contributions to the country and the people.
As the years passed, Liao Fuchu was finally recognized by the state. This result, although not easy to come by, proves that justice will not be absent even if it is late. Liao's story is a story of faith, justice, and gratitude, reminding us that history does not forget those who contributed in difficult times.
White rice and thousands of quintals, the grace of saving lives - the indissoluble bond between Liao Fuchu and Wang Zhen
Liao Fuchu's story is not only an echo of history, but also a profound reflection of faith and justice. In those turbulent times, every choice came with weight. The selfless assistance of the Liao family has become the lifeline of the 359 Brigade, and this kindness, even after many years, is still grateful.
In Liao's case, we see the power of justice and the country's respect for its historical contributors. All this proves a truth: true heroes, no matter how the times change, will not be forgotten.
Liao Fuchu's rehabilitation not only brought him peace in his old age, but also provided comfort and recognition for all those who have contributed to the country. His story tells us that no matter how turbulent the long river of history is, justice and truth will always be revealed one day.
In today's online age, we should remember those who have contributed to our peace and prosperity today. Their stories should not be just words in the pages of history, but should be sung by our generations after generations.
Let us take Liao Fuchu's story as a lesson, never forget history, cherish the present, and work together to build a more just and better society.