Imagine, in the war-torn era, there is a little girl who is only 6 years old running through the mountains and forests, passing important information, isn't this the plot in the TV series? But this is not fiction, this is a story that really happened. In 1937, a special scene was staged in Yunyang Town: a group of female soldiers were singing and dancing in the open field, and in the crowd, a general named Chen Geng recognized a female soldier who was performing, he stepped forward and grabbed her arm, and said heartily: "Go home and be my daughter." "Who is this female soldier? Let's walk into the story of Wang Xinlan and see how this little hero wrote a legend in the beacon years.
Wang Xinlan's story can be said to be a wonderful flower in the war. Born in 1924, she came from an ordinary family in Xuanhan County, Sichuan. Despite her young age, her childhood was far from imaginable. At the age of 6, Wang Xinlan was already involved in the adult world and became a small intelligence agent. You heard it right, it's an intelligence officer! At that time, her uncle Wang Weizhou was a secret member of the underground party and was wanted by hostile forces because of the uprising he led. In that tense environment, the activities of adults are greatly restricted, but the little Wang Xinlan has become the best person to deliver the news.
Think of a little girl running through an area densely populated with enemies, and every time it's a life-and-death contest. Once, she was captured by the enemy, and she used her still childish little head to make up a reason for "going to the mountains to get medicine for her sick mother". The enemy believed it and let her go. It's not just luck, it's the cleverness and bravery she showed at a young age.
The time came in 1933, when Wang Weizhou's team was incorporated into the Red Fourth Front Army, and Wang Xinlan was 9 years old. She looked at the female soldiers in military uniforms, her eyes full of envy. She wanted to be one of them, too, but was told she was too young to join. This is frustrating for any child, but Wang Xinlan did not give up. She even thought of a way to lie about her age, even though the plan was ridiculed by her sister.
But the wheel of fate is wonderful, and in the end, Wang Xinlan still became a Red Army soldier at a young age. All this changed in the tense war situation in the Xuanhan area, and almost all of her family members were involved in the Red Army, and she joined for the integrity and safety of the family. Her persistence and courage finally impressed the leaders of the troops, and a 9-year-old girl put on the uniform of the Red Army and became the youngest soldier on the battlefield.
In the army, Wang Xinlan's performance exceeded many people's expectations. Not only did she accomplish a variety of difficult tasks, but she was also entrusted with important tasks because of her special childhood experiences. Her agility and intelligence make her an excellent scout. Despite the smoke and flames of war, Wang Xinlan has always maintained a tenacity and optimism that transcends her years.
In the blink of an eye, it was 1937, and that year, Wang Xinlan was already an outstanding female soldier. By chance, she participated in a cabaret show held in the town of Yunyang. It's not just a way to relax and entertain, it's also a stage for her to show off her versatility. At the moment when she was dancing with youth and vitality, General Chen Geng happened to come here. When he saw that it was Wang Xinlan who was performing, the little girl who had shown extraordinary courage and wisdom since she was a child, he couldn't help but step forward and jokingly said that he would "catch" her home to be his daughter.
This scene is not just a chance encounter, but a beautiful encounter of fate. Although there is no blood relationship between Wang Xinlan and Chen Geng, at that special historical moment, their relationship goes beyond the ordinary relationship between master and apprentice or comrade-in-arms. Chen Geng's words also represent a kind of care and recognition for wartime children like Wang Xinlan in a sense.
From a 6-year-old intelligence officer to a brave female soldier of the Red Army, Wang Xinlan's story is full of legends. Her life is the epitome of the heroization of countless ordinary people in that era. Growing up in the smoke of gunpowder, she has long surpassed the courage and wisdom of ordinary people. Although she is only a small wave in the long river of history, her story can inspire generations of people.
Wang Xinlan's story is not only a footnote to history, but also a legend of growth, courage and responsibility. In that turbulent era, how a little girl became a respected Red Army soldier through her own efforts and wisdom is not only a personal victory, but also a microcosm of the entire era. Whenever we look back on such history, we can't help but ask: In today's era of peace, can we still find those "Wang Xinlan" who are silently dedicated, brave and strong?