In the revolutionary history of rural China, there are always some ordinary faces who write extraordinary stories with extraordinary actions. Today, we are going to talk about a woman who was once promoted by Chen Yonggui - Guo Fenglian. How did she change from an ordinary peasant girl to an "iron lady" praised by the whole village? Why was she suddenly dismissed from her post in 1980, and now, at the age of 76, she is still working hard in Dazhai Village? What kind of sadness and bitterness are hidden behind all this? Next, let us unveil the veil of history and explore the legendary story behind this woman.
Guo Fenglian's story began on an autumn night in 1947 in Wujiaping Village, Shanxi Province. That night, the old Guo family in the east of the village ushered in a new life - little Guo Fenglian. Although her arrival has brought a greater burden to the already financially strapped family, Lao Guo is full of expectations and love for this little life, and vows to let her thrive.
Unfortunately, when Xiao Fenglian was three years old, her mother died, and she and her father depended on each other. In order to have better living conditions, Lao Guo sent her to Dazhai Village, not far from Wujiaping, and fostered her at her grandmother's house. There, the fate of Xiao Fenglian and the development of Dazhai Village are gradually intertwined.
Under the leadership of Chen Yonggui, Dazhai Village is trying to find a new path of agricultural development. Chen Yonggui values every cent of the village's workforce, including women and children. One of his key initiatives was the establishment of kindergartens to enable women to work in the fields. It was in this context that Xiao Fenglian entered the kindergarten in Dazhai Village.
With the passage of time, Xiao Fenglian gradually grew up in Dazhai Village, and her positive and cheerful personality made her deeply loved by the villagers. After graduating from primary school, she decided not to continue her education, but to stay in the village to give back to the land that raised her. She found Chen Yonggui and expressed her desire to stay in the kindergarten as a teacher. Chen Yonggui appreciated her choice very much and thought that she was the talent that Dazhai needed.
Since then, Guo Fenglian has truly become a part of Dazhai Village. She not only educates the children, but also actively participates in various labor and activities in the village. In 1963, a sudden rainstorm caused serious damage to the village, destroying crops and damaging houses. In the face of such a crisis, Guo Fenglian, who is only 16 years old, stepped forward to not only participate in disaster relief herself, but also organize and encourage others to rebuild their homes together. This behavior of hers won Chen Yonggui's deep appreciation, and gradually played a more important role in the political life of the village.
In the 1970s, Guo Fenglian was elected to the village committee, and soon after, she was appointed as the female secretary of the village. She has strict management, tough style, and uncompromising execution, so she is affectionately called the "Iron Lady" by the villagers. Under her leadership, the productivity of Dazhai Village has been significantly improved, and the living standards of the villagers have also been greatly improved. Her name, like a flag, is known to more and more people.
A dog has his day. In 1980, a political turmoil caused Guo Fenglian to be suddenly removed from all positions. This change has surprised and puzzled many people. She disappeared from the political scene, but she did not leave Dazhai Village. Instead, she chose to continue to work on this land silently, sticking to her original intention and continuing to contribute to the development of the village.
The years go by, and in a blink of an eye, Guo Fenglian is 76 years old. Despite the traces left by the years, her love for the land has not diminished in the slightest. Still waking up early every day, wearing a straw hat and wielding a hoe, her posture looks particularly spectacular in the field. Even when young people are going out to find a new life, she still chooses to stay in Dazhai and guard this land that once gave her infinite hope.
Guo Fenglian's story is a good story in the village. She proved with her actions what perseverance and loyalty are, and also demonstrated the unique power of women in society and family. She has experienced ups and downs from an ordinary peasant girl to a village cadre, and then to being forced to take a back seat, but she has never given up her love for the land and her commitment to her hometown.
In the development of Dazhai Village, Guo Fenglian is an indispensable role. Her story is not only a personal history, but also a microcosm of the entire village and even the era. Her life experience reflects the true face of rural China in the context of that magnificent era. Whether as a teacher, a village cadre, or an ordinary farmer, Guo Fenglian has shown the perseverance of women in the face of social changes.