Liu Deng's army marched into Dabie Mountain: The Adventure of General Chen Zaidao's hometown
In those magnificent revolutionary years, countless enthusiastic young people left their hometowns and embarked on the road of seeking truth and pursuing liberation. They left their homeland, traveled through bullets and bullets, and endured many hardships and dangers, and finally became outstanding commanders of the army. And when the dawn of the victory of the revolution first appeared and they returned to their hometowns, they were often already in the middle of things, and their hearts swelled with endless emotion.
In the midsummer of 1947, Liu Deng's army marched into Dabie Mountain like an unstoppable torrent. For many generals, this is not only a strategic military operation, but also a journey of spiritual return. In particular, the generals in the Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong, and Henan field armies, many of whom were revolutionaries who came out of the Hubei-Henan-Anhui region, had been away from their hometowns for many years, and now they were able to set foot on this hot land again, and the excitement in their hearts was indescribable.
Among the many generals, the return journey of General Chen Zaidao, commander of the 2nd Column, is particularly noteworthy. He was born in Macheng, deep in the Dabie Mountains, a place with beautiful mountains and rivers and simple folk customs. When he was young, he left the land that raised him and threw himself into the torrent of revolution. Years later, when he set foot on the land of Macheng again, he was already a battle-hardened military commander.
However, when General Chen Zaidao led his troops to the northwest of Macheng, he found that his hometown was no longer what he remembered. The passage of time and the ravages of war have turned the place upside down. His parents, sister and uncle have all passed away, leaving him with no relatives. The feeling that this kind of thing is human and wrong made him feel an indescribable sourness in his heart.
Despite this, General Chen Zaidao did not bask in grief. He knew he had more important tasks to do. During a gap between battles, he decided to visit his uncle. He remembers going to his uncle's house to play when he was a child, and he was very familiar with the environment. Now that he has returned to his hometown, he hopes to get some news from his uncle.
When General Chen Zaidao and his entourage came to his uncle's house, they found that his aunt was eating. Seeing a group of people in military uniforms and carrying guns approaching, my aunt was terrified, and she mistakenly thought that these people were from the Kuomintang army to harass the village. In the past, it was often harassed and plundered by enemies, and the villagers hated it. Therefore, when she saw a group of strangers appear, her first reaction was to be scared and nervous.
When General Chen Zaidao saw his aunt's reaction, he couldn't help but feel guilty and sad in his heart. He knew that his aunt had not had an easy time these years, and she had struggled to survive under the pressure of the enemy. He stepped forward gently, greeting his aunt and explaining his identity in his native dialect. When my aunt heard the familiar voice and accent, she recognized the general in front of her as her nephew, Chen Zaidao. She was so excited that she burst into tears, telling about the hardships of these years, and at the same time sighing about the safe return of General Chen Zaidao.
General Chen Zaidao listened to his aunt's story, and a warm current surged in his heart. He comforted his aunt and said, "Don't be sad, the good days are coming, and our troops are fighting back." He also asked his aunt about his cousin Yan'er. Yan'er is the son of her uncle and Chen Zaidao's cousin, and the two once joined the Red Army together. However, in the torrent of war, the two lost contact, and Chen Zaidao was always worried about his cousin's safety.
My aunt told Chen Zaidao that there had been no news since Yan'er joined the Red Army, and her life and death were uncertain. Over the years, she had been looking forward to receiving news about Yan'er, but each time she was disappointed. Hearing this, General Chen Zaidao felt a pang of grief in his heart. He knew the ruthlessness and cruelty of war, and he also knew that the road of revolution was full of sacrifices and sacrifices. However, he firmly believed that the revolution would eventually triumph and that the heroes who gave their lives for the revolution would also be immortalized.
After a brief stay at his uncle's house, General Chen Zaidao continued to lead his troops into intense battles. He knew that his mission was not yet complete, and he would continue to lead his troops in the struggle for the victory of the revolution. Although this trip home was short and full of emotion, it strengthened his belief and determination.
Time flies, time flies. Looking back on those eventful years now, we can't help but feel admiration and nostalgia for those heroes who sacrificed their lives for the revolution. They used their blood and lives to compose magnificent hymns, laying a solid foundation for our happy life today. The adventures of General Chen Zaidao's hometown let us see the firm belief and heroism of revolutionaries, and also let us cherish the current happy life even more.
In that special historical period, General Chen Zaidao and his comrades-in-arms used their practical actions to explain what a real hero is. They are not afraid of hardships and hardships, and they are not afraid of the test of life and death, and they have always adhered to the revolutionary conviction and ideals. It is because of heroes like them that we are able to have the peace and prosperity we have today.
At the same time, General Chen Zaidao's hometown adventures also let us see the preciousness and tenacity of family affection in the revolutionary years. Although the war has caused them to lose contact with their families, the longing and concern for their loved ones has never diminished. When we meet again, the excitement and emotion are even more indescribable. The power of this kind of family affection makes us more convinced that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we have love, faith and courage in our hearts, we will be able to overcome everything.
In conclusion, let us once again pay our highest tribute to the heroes who gave their lives for the revolution!