In that era of innocence and comparison, a controversy about "Daddy's official university" quietly unfolded on the campus of the primary school for the children of the military region. The children get together, gossiping and expressing their opinions, as if whoever has a higher official position will come out on top in this childhood "power game".
"My dad is the head of the regiment!" said Chubby proudly, his face full of pride and pride.
"Commander, what is that, my father is the division commander!" Xiao Ming retorted dismissively.
This comparison between children may be just a part of their innocence, but in the eyes of outsiders, it reflects a subtle social mentality. This mentality soon affected the children of General Pi Dingjun as well.
Pi Dingjun, a general who made great achievements on the battlefield, and his children naturally became the focus of attention of other children. How should his children answer when asked about their fatherhood?
In the context of that special era, General Pi Dingjun was well aware of the dangers of this style of comparison. He doesn't want his children to get caught up in this kind of meaningless comparison, and he doesn't want them to have any sense of superiority because of who they are. So, he decided to talk to the children.
That night, General Pi Dingjun called the three children to his side. He asked in a calm but dignified tone, "If someone asks you what Dad does, how do you answer?"
The children looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. The eldest son, Pi Xiaonong, hesitated for a moment, and replied tentatively: "I'll just say you're a monk!" This unexpected answer made General Pi Dingjun stunned for a moment, and then he laughed. He shook his head, looked at the children's expectant eyes, and gave his answer: "You just say you don't know." ”
The general's answer was simple and clear, but it contained profound educational significance. He hopes that the children can grow up down-to-earth and not arrogant. This kind of education has undoubtedly provided us with valuable inspiration for today's education.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is the spring of 1966. General Pi Dingjun and his cadres came to the rural areas of Xiushui County, Jiangxi Province, and carried out a unique activity of "eating, living, and working with the peasants." Carrying a large backpack and a hoe, he went into the village to work and live with the peasants.
Here, no one knew that he was the famous Commander Pidingjun. He was just an ordinary laborer, sharing weal and woe with the peasants. His industriousness and simplicity won the respect and love of the peasants.
Aunt Luo looked at this hard-working "old farmer" and couldn't help but praise: "Lao Pi is not like an official, but more like an authentic old farmer." Pi Dingjun laughed when he heard it, and he explained: "I was originally born as a cattle herder, and now that I am a cadre, I can't forget my roots!"
During the five months of repairing the water, Pi Dingjun established a deep relationship with the members. They work together and share the joys and sorrows of life together. His humility and proximity to the people won widespread praise from the masses.
When the day of departure came, everyone learned that this comrade Lao Pi was actually a general! This news caused a sensation in the village. People sighed one after another: "I really didn't expect such a big official to be able to farm and work together with our common people!"
Throughout his life, General Pi Dingjun practiced the purpose of serving the people. We are deeply admired for his strict requirements for his children, his deep affection for the masses, and his humble qualities. His story is not only a historical memory, but also a spiritual inheritance and inspiration.