Have you ever thought that the heroes of history are always tall and mighty, but in fact, the real giants are often not in their height. In the history of the Communist Party of China, there is such a hero known as the "little giant" - Shu Tong. He is only 1.6 meters tall and weighs less than 60 kilograms, but his influence and achievements are comparable to those of historical giants such as Deng Xiaoping and Hu Yaobang. How did this little giant write his legendary story in the turbulent years? How did he use the pen in his hand to achieve immortal chapters? Let's walk into the world of Shu Tong and explore those little-known stories.
Shu Tong, this name may not be as loud as Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong in the hearts of many people, but in the long history of the Communist Party of China, he is a hero that cannot be ignored. In 1905, Shu Tong was born into a poor peasant family in Dongxiang County, Jiangxi Province. Growing up in a poor family, he showed extraordinary intellect and calligraphy talent through seven years of private school and five years of study at Shangzhi School.
In 1925, the patriotic passion of the May Fourth Movement inspired his revolutionary consciousness. Influenced by the ideas of Li Dazhao, Chen Duxiu and others, Shu Tong not only actively participated in the student movement, but also founded the progressive journal "Shi Shui Sheng", which exposed the darkness of the Beiyang warlords through sharp strokes and added a touch of color to the revolutionary wave.
In the autumn of 1926, 20-year-old Shu Tong resolutely joined the Communist Party of China, became one of the founders of the party organization in his hometown, and served as the secretary of the Dongxiang County Party Committee of the Communist Party of China. At that time, Shu Tong, in the face of the brutal pursuit of the Kuomintang reactionaries, still adhered to the revolutionary faith, ran all the way around, and made a living by selling words.
When he was in Wuhan, he won the favor of the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel in Hankou with his brilliant calligraphy, and the name of the restaurant "Far East" came from his hand, which is still a good story today. In Hanshan, his calligraphy made a former Qing Bagong stunned by the heavens, mistakenly thinking that he was a down-and-out master. Shu Tong's calligraphy is not only a means of making a living, but also a bridge between him and the world, and the tip of his pen seems to always touch the pulse of the times.
In 1927, after the defeat of the Great Revolution, Shu Tong's footprints traveled all over Nanchang, Wuhan and other places, and finally found traces of the organization at the Huangpu Military Academy in Guangzhou. There, he not only won the position of recorder with Xiaokai's exquisite calligraphy skills, but also went north with the Red Army in the following years and participated in a series of fierce anti-"encirclement and suppression" struggles.
Shu Tong's revolutionary career was a fighting career with pen and ink. Even when resources were extremely scarce during the Long March, he still did not forget to record that magnificent history with the pen in his hand. According to the memories of the older generation of revolutionaries, Shu Tong often carried a gun in one hand and a pen in the other during the march, and his diaries and articles were not only witnesses of the battle, but also torches to guide the future revolution.
Shu Tong's life was not all smooth sailing. Under the white terror of the Kuomintang, he faced many life and death tests. Once, when the enemy surrounded and intercepted him, Shu Tong skillfully used his calligraphy talent to forge road slips and documents, and successfully escaped the catastrophe. This not only shows his witty and brave side, but also reflects his mastery of the art of typeface.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Shu Tong used the pen as a sword and actively participated in the struggle on the cultural front. His remarks and articles pointed directly at the enemy's sins like a sharp sword, and inspired the anti-war sentiment of countless compatriots. His words in war newspapers and leaflets often ignited the patriotic hearts of soldiers and civilians in a way that no gun can achieve.
During the War of Liberation, Shu Tong was active in the front-line propaganda department, and his articles, speeches, and battlefield education all reflected his profound revolutionary ideals and vision for the future of New China. Even after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he did not put down the pen in his hand and continued to contribute his strength in the field of culture and education, and was known as the "people's artist".
Shu Tong's life can be said to have supported a revolutionary sky with a pen. His indomitable revolutionary spirit and extraordinary literary talent have made him the spiritual pillar of generation after generation. His story is not only a record of history, but also an inspiration for us today, no matter what kind of predicament we are in, we must stick to our ideals and beliefs.
Shu Tong, the "little giant" in the Communist Party of China, left an indelible mark on the history of the Chinese revolution with his intellect and brushstrokes. Although he was small in stature, his spirit and influence were as tall as a giant. Shu Tong tells us with practical actions that the real giant does not lie in the height of the appearance, but in the inner tenacity and persistent pursuit of ideals. His life is the best interpretation of "if the author is useful". Today, when we look back on Shu Tong's life, it is not difficult to find that behind every great man, there are unknown hardships and persistence. The story of Shu Tong inspires each of us to write our own legend with extraordinary efforts, no matter how ordinary in our own positions.