In 1957, I was a child. That year, my cousin made a decision that shocked the whole family—he abandoned his pen and joined the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, and crossed the Yalu River with great courage and pride. Ever since he left, he had not been heard from, as if he had disappeared from this world.
I remember it was an autumn evening, and the sunset was like blood, reflecting half of the sky. Uncle Cousin, dressed in a brand-new military uniform, stood in the courtyard with a determined smile on his face. He told me, "Little one, when the country is liberated, you will also have to contribute to the country, you know?" I nodded as if I didn't understand, but I felt a little scared in my heart.
That night, our family sat around the fire and listened to Uncle Cousin talk about his decision. Grandpa sighed and asked, "Have you really thought about it?" Uncle Biao smiled brightly: "For the country, for the people, I am willing to give everything." ”
On the day Uncle Cousin left, the whole village came to see him off. He was wearing a military uniform and carrying a box cannon pinned to his waist, and he was heroic. I tugged at the corner of his coat and asked him, "Uncle, when are you coming back?" He smiled and rubbed my hair: "When the country is liberated, I will come back." ”
However, this farewell turned out to be an eternal farewell.
Years later, I have become a village teacher. Whenever I mention the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in class, I think of my cousin. Where did he go, and was he still alive? These questions bothered me and made me curious about that history.
One day, I was approached by an elderly man with gray hair and a wrinkled face. He told me that he was once a comrade-in-arms of Uncle Cousin, and that they fought side by side on the battlefield that year. I excitedly grabbed his hand and asked him about his uncle's whereabouts. But the old man sighed and said, "Your cousin, uncle, he is missing." ”
My eyes widened and I couldn't believe my ears. The old man continued: "It was a fierce battle, and we were surrounded by the enemy. In order to cover everyone's retreat, your uncle took the initiative to lead a small detachment to lead the enemy away. But they never returned. ”
Tears welled up in my eyes, and I choked up and asked, "Is there no other news?" The old man shook his head: "We searched the entire battlefield, but we found no trace of them. Perhaps, they have already sacrificed. ”
I was devastated, as if I had lost something important. That night, I had a dream in which Uncle Cousin walked towards me in a military uniform with a smile on his face. He told me: "Little guy, don't be sad, I die for the country, for the people, without regrets." ”
Since then, I have never dreamed of Uncle Cousin again. However, his heroic deeds have always inspired me to understand what it means to be loyal, brave and responsible. Today, I have gray hair, but whenever I mention Uncle Cousin, I still have full respect.
Perhaps, my cousin has turned into the brightest star in the sky, shining on our way. His story will forever be engraved in my heart and inspire me to contribute to the country and the people.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, I have been retired for many years. One day, while I was cleaning up my study, I stumbled upon an old box. The box was opened, and inside was a stack of yellowed letters. The handwriting on the letter was blurred, but I recognized it as Uncle Cousin's.
I carefully unfolded a letter that read: "Dear family, everything is fine on the front, please don't worry about me...... Reading these familiar words, I felt as if I had returned to that war-torn era.
Uncle Biao in the letter told about the bits and pieces of his comrades-in-arms on the battlefield, including laughter, tears, and parting. I looked at the words as if I saw their heroic figures and heard their passionate vows.
Suddenly, a letter caught my attention. It was the last letter he had written before he disappeared. I nervously unfolded the letter and it read, "Dear family, I know that this letter may not reach you, but I still want to tell you that I love you. For the sake of the country and the people, I have prepared for the worst. If I die unfortunately, please don't be sad for me, because I have dedicated my life for the country and the people. Please tell the little one to contribute to the country and be a useful person. ”
Tears blurred my vision, and I held the letter in my hand, my heart filled with respect and gratitude. Uncle Biao's heroic deeds inspired me again and made me understand the meaning of life.
Soon after, I decided to compile these letters into a booklet so that more people could learn about that period of history and about the heroic deeds of my cousin. I began to visit those veterans who had participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, collecting their stories.
In the process, I met an old man named Li Ming. He told me that he had been a subordinate of Uncle Cousin and had witnessed his bravery and fearlessness. I asked him excitedly, "Can you tell me the details of the day Uncle Cousin disappeared?"
Li Ming pondered for a while and said, "That day, we were surrounded by the enemy, and the situation was very critical. Your uncle offered to lead a small detachment to divert the enemy and cover our retreat. He led the warriors and rushed to the enemy's positions. The battle was fierce, and we managed to retreat, but you never returned. ”
I shook Li Ming's hand and was full of emotion: "Thank you for telling me this, I will pass on the story of Uncle Biao and let more people know about their heroic deeds." ”
In the process of compiling these stories, I felt the great sacrifice that those brave soldiers made for the country and the people. I think that's what I'm going to pass on.
Today, I have compiled these stories into a book and sent them to every school and every community. I hope that these stories will inspire more people's patriotic feelings, let us remember history and cherish peace.
And my cousin, he will always live in my heart, in that immortal history. His heroic deeds will continue to inspire us to contribute to the country and the people.
During my visit, I also met an elderly man named Zhang Wei, who was also a comrade-in-arms of Uncle Biao. Talking about Uncle Cousin, a trace of sadness flashed in the eyes of the old man Zhang Wei, he said: "Your Uncle Cousin is a great person, he is brave and wise, and he is an example for us to learn. ”
I asked curiously, "Grandpa Zhang, can you tell me about Uncle Zhang's other deeds on the battlefield?"
Old man Zhang Wei pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "Once, we encountered a hidden bunker of the enemy army, and the enemy's fire was very fierce, and we were trapped there. It was you, Uncle Cousin, who stepped forward, risked his life, infiltrated the enemy position alone, and successfully blew up the bunker and rescued us. ”
Listening to the old man Zhang Wei's narration, my respect for Uncle Biao in my heart is even deeper. I imagined Uncle Watch's heroic actions at that time, and I couldn't help but feel emotional.
In the process of collecting these stories, I also met a special old man, his name is Chen Gang, another comrade-in-arms of Uncle Biao. Old man Chen Gang told me that he lost both legs in the war, and it was Uncle Cousin who saved his life on the battlefield.
I was moved and asked, "Grandpa Chen, can you tell me more about the situation at that time?"
With tears in his eyes, the old man Chen Gang said: "It was a tragic battle, and we were pinned down by the enemy in an open field. I was seriously injured, and it was your cousin who risked his life to carry me to safety. It's a pity that in order to save me, he was hit by enemy artillery fire and disappeared. ”
Hearing this, I couldn't help but burst into tears. It turned out that Uncle Biao's heroic deeds were not only on the battlefield, he also saved his comrades-in-arms, and used his life to interpret what loyalty, bravery and responsibility are.
After compiling these stories into a book, I decided to hold a commemorative event to let more people know about the deeds of heroic soldiers such as Uncle Biao. On the day of the event, many people came to the scene, and they were deeply moved by these stories and paid their respects.
At the event, I met a young student named Xiao Ming. He said to me, "Teacher, I am deeply shocked when I hear these stories. I want to learn from these brave soldiers and contribute my strength to the country and the people. ”
I smiled and patted Xiao Ming on the shoulder, thinking: This is my original intention to organize these stories, so that more people can remember history and pass on the heroic spirit.
Today, the story of Uncle Biao has spread from all walks of life and has become a symbol of spirit. His heroic deeds have inspired generations of people to work hard for the country and the people.
And I myself have found the value of life in these stories. Although I am in my twilight years, I still do not forget my original intention, and I am committed to spreading these heroic deeds, so that the spirit of Uncle Biao will be passed on forever.
On this day full of respect and gratitude, I seemed to see Uncle Biao again, wearing a military uniform, heroic posture, and walking towards me with a smile on his face. I know that his heroic spirit will always be by my side and inspire me to contribute to the country and the people.
After the commemoration, I decided to dig deeper into Uncle Table's story, hoping to find out more about him. So, I visited Zhang Wei and Chen Gang again, hoping to learn more details from them.
The old man Zhang Wei recalled: "Once, when we were on a mission, we were ambushed by the enemy. The situation was very critical and we were stuck in a jungle. It was your cousin Uncle who, with his rich combat experience, skillfully led us out of the enemy's encirclement. He is always able to come up with a way to save us from danger at a critical moment. ”
Chen Gang also added: "Another time, when we were on a reconnaissance mission, we accidentally exposed our whereabouts. The enemy quickly launched an attack on us, and the situation was very dangerous. It was your cousin, who bravely rushed to the front and bought us time to retreat. He always kept the danger to himself and gave us safety. ”
Hearing these stories, I admired Uncle Biao's bravery even more. He not only made great achievements on the battlefield, but also stood up without hesitation to protect the lives of his comrades at the moment of life and death. I was deeply touched by this spirit of selfless dedication.
In order to better pass on the spirit of Uncle Biao, I decided to compile these stories into a biography called "Heroic Warriors". I hope that through this book, more people will learn about the heroic deeds of Uncle Biao, so as to stimulate their patriotic feelings and responsibility.
I put a lot of passion and energy into the writing process. I deeply studied the historical background of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, sorted out the life and deeds of Uncle Biao in detail, and strived to restore a true and vivid heroic image.
After months of hard work, I finally finished the first draft of Valiant Warrior. I invited two old men, Zhang Wei and Chen Gang, to review the book. After reading it, they expressed their appreciation, believing that this book truly showed the heroic image of Uncle Biao.
After the manuscript was completed, I contacted a publisher to get the book published. After reading the manuscript, the editor of the publishing house also spoke highly of it and offered to help me publish the book.
Soon after, "Heroic Warrior" was officially published and quickly attracted widespread attention in society. Many people were touched by the stories in the book and paid their respects. After reading the book, a reader commented: "This book made me deeply appreciate the great spirit of the brave soldiers, and also made me understand the responsibility and mission that we should shoulder as young people in the new era." ”
I am very pleased to see such a response. I know that the spirit of Uncle Biao has taken root in the hearts of people and inspires them to contribute to the country and the people.
Today, I am in my old age, but I still do not forget my original intention and continue to devote myself to inheriting the heroic spirit of Uncle Biao. I believe that as long as we remember history and inherit the heroic spirit, our country will surely become more prosperous and our nation will be more united and progressive.
In the days to come, I will continue to tell the story of Uncle Biao so that more people can understand this heroic warrior. I believe that as long as we have respect and gratitude in our hearts, the spirit of Uncle Biao will always illuminate our way forward.