Xunyang today
With the footsteps of spring quietly coming, on April 20, several of our friends met and drove to Xunyang City, which is located in the eastern section of the Qinba Mountains in southern Shaanxi and is known as the "Chinese Natural Taiji City". It is not only a gathering place of natural beauty, but also a witness to the changes of the times.
Xunyang Taiji City is located on the shore of the Han River, on the bank of the Xunhe River, the "S" shaped water surrounds the city, forming two islands of Yin and Yang, which resembles the Taiji map, and is known as the "rare in the world, the only one in China" Chinese natural Taiji City.
Xunyang County in the 70s of the last century
In the early 70s, the 69th and 70th junior high school students in Xi'an, Xianyang, Baoji, Weinan, Tongchuan and other places in Shaanxi Province responded to the government's call and formed a cadet company with their youthful dreams in mind, and threw themselves into the construction of the Xiangyu Railway under the leadership of the railway soldiers.
From August 1970 to April 1973, the comrades-in-arms of the 1st Company of Unit 5848 participated in the construction of the Xiangyu Railway
From August 1970 to April 1973, the comrades-in-arms of the 2nd Company of the 5848 Female Cadet Company who participated in the construction of the Xiangyu Railway took a group photo.
The Xunyang Tunnel was built with the participation of the 5848 Cadet Company
Xunyang, as an important station on this railway, has witnessed that eventful time. At that time, the regiments and militia companies, cadet companies and the 2nd regiment of the 1st Railway Division were distributed along Xunyang County in a belt, and were responsible for the construction of tunnels, bridges and stations in the Xunyang section of the Xiangyu Railway. The 48th Regiment of the 10th Division of the Railway Corps and its four cadet companies (including a female cadet company) were stationed in Xunyang County at that time.
The Niuquangou Tunnel was built with the participation of the Cadet Company of Unit 5848
Niuquangou Tunnel is overturned and laid tracks
At that time, the 2nd Company of the 5848 Female Cadet Soldiers, the company was stationed in Caiwan Commune in Xunyang County.
They overcame all difficulties, poured every inch of the railway with blood and sweat, and finally completed this important and arduous project, dedicating the strength of their youth to the country's transportation cause. This history, forever remembered on the land of Xunyang, shines with indelible brilliance.
From August 1970 to April 1973, the comrades-in-arms of the 4th Company of Unit 5848 participated in the construction of the Xiangyu Railway.
The labor scene of the comrades-in-arms of the female cadet company sifting sand on the river beach.
The comrades-in-arms of the 3rd Company of Unit 5848 took a group photo outside the tent where they lived.
At that time, the mountainous areas of southern Shaanxi were closed to traffic and the economy was backward, and the opening of the Xiangyu Railway and the reform and opening up in the 80s became an opportunity to change all this. It not only brought economic prosperity to the local area, but also injected the vitality of the times into Xunyang.
On the west bank of the Xunhe River in Caiwan, back then, the regimental headquarters of Unit 5848, several directly subordinate companies in the regiment, and warehouses were all here. Nowadays, it is the most prosperous and lively place in Xunyang City.
In the photo of Xiacaiwan in Xunyang that year, the 2nd Company of the 5848 Female Cadet was stationed in Xiacaiwan.
This is a 1991 image of Xunyang Lotus Pond and Ruilian Road.
The people of Xunyang have special feelings for the railway soldiers, militia and student soldiers who participated in the construction of the Xiangyu Railway, and the simplicity and kindness weave countless heart-warming stories.
This is a video taken in 1994 at the entrance of Xunyang Railway Station.
Now the entrance road of Xunyang Railway Station is beautiful and tidy.
Xunyang Railway Station was built by the railway soldiers, militia and student soldiers.
On October 18 last year, at the premiere of "Cadets: Half a Century of Footprints" held in Xunyang, Zhu Changlin, a comrade-in-arms of the former 15th Company of the 5847 Troop Cadets, broke his foot when he went down the stairs, and his foot was swollen and his foot was struggling. When they learned that Zhu Changlin was a student soldier who built the railway, they not only drove him back and forth for free, but also interpreted their respect for the railway soldiers and student soldiers with their actions. This deep affection deeply moved Zhu Changlin, and also made the simplicity and kindness of the city of Xunyang far away. This warmth, like the sunshine in winter, illuminates Zhu Changlin's way forward, and also touches the hearts of each of us.
Zhu Changlin, the former 5847 Cadet of the 15th Company, was struggling to walk in his footsteps, and with the enthusiastic help of the Xunyang taxi driver, Zhu Changlin participated in the premiere of the feature film on time. This is Zhu Changlin taking a photo in front of the Xunyang Cinema.
Photograph of the interior of Xunyang Station
Photograph of the interior of Xunyang Station
Time flies, time flies. The former county seat has now transformed into a county-level city, and behind the improvement of the administrative level is the hard work and unremitting efforts of the people of Xunyang for decades. Today's Xunyang, with transportation extending in all directions, highways, railways, and waterways intertwined into a network, has become an important transportation hub in southern Shaanxi. The rapid development of the economy has made this land full of vitality.
Night view of Xunyang Station
Night view of the south square of Xunyang Station
Xunhe Covered Bridge
In addition to the economic take-off, Xunyang's cultural heritage is also becoming more and more profound. Influenced by the Qin, Chu, Shu cultures and immigrants of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a unique regional culture and folk customs have been formed here. Han opera, folk songs, folk dances and other art forms have taken root here, becoming a unique symbol of Xunyang culture. In this land, we can not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also feel the profound historical heritage and cultural charm.
Night view of Xunyang
Night view of Xunyang
Xunyang city appearance
With the in-depth implementation of the strategy of establishing an ecological city, strengthening the city with industry and rejuvenating the city with culture, the future of Xunyang will be brighter. We look forward to blooming more brilliant flowers of the times in this land full of hope. Let us witness Xunyang from the mark of the times to the hope of the future, and write a new glorious chapter.
Xunyang today
Xiangyu Railway
Xunyang city appearance
The author took a photo in the Taiji City Scenic Area
The article uses photos provided and taken by Liu Bolong, Tao Yuhe, Zuo Lin, Luo Yueping and friends, and some of the photos are selected from the Internet
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