In 1937, with the outbreak of the Lugou Bridge Incident, the Sino-Japanese War officially began. The Japanese army invaded eastern China like a flood of fierce beasts, and Shanghai, Nanjing and other cities were plunged into fierce battles one after another. At this time, China's military and civilians resolutely chose to fight when the country was in danger. Especially in Jiashan, Zhejiang, the resistance battle here is particularly crucial, it is not only a line of defense against the Japanese invasion of the south, but also an important strategic point to defend the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and Zhejiang Province. In this war-torn land, the soldiers of the 128th Division launched a life-and-death struggle, including the young regiment commander Shen Quan and the 12-year-old herald Xie Tianyou.
One day in November 1937, the sky in Jiashan County was overcast, and the wind smelled of burnt. The soldiers of the 128th Division, under the leadership of Regiment Commander Shen Quan, urgently deployed in the fortifications on the front line. Shen Quan, tall and tall, with unyielding perseverance between his eyebrows, is a hero on the battlefield and the spiritual pillar of his soldiers.
Japanese artillery fire suddenly rang out, shells rained down on the positions of the 128th Division, and the explosion was deafening. Shen Quan stood in the trench and ordered loudly: "Everyone, prepare to attack!" Remember, we are fighting for our homeland and must not back down! ”
Xie Tianyou, despite being only 12 years old, is already an indispensable member of this team. When he heard Shen Quan's order, he immediately picked up the flag and ran to the front line, conveying the order to retreat and assemble. The small figure looked particularly brave in the artillery fire.
The fighting intensified, and the Japanese tried to break through the line several times. Shen Quan shouted in a fierce hand-to-hand combat: "Follow me!" He led his men to fight back fiercely with their sabers, striving to kill with every swing of the sword. The blood mist was filled, the screams and shouts of the Japanese army were intertwined, and every Chinese soldier on the battlefield was inspired by this unyielding courage.
The superior firepower and strength of the troops put the Japanese army under great pressure. On November 14, the Japanese launched an even more fierce offensive. When Shen Quan was organizing a counterattack, he was unfortunately hit by a cannonball and fell to the ground with serious injuries. Xie Tianyou found Captain Shen in the chaos, seeing that the Hero Commander was seriously injured, tears blurred his vision, but he quickly sobered up, helped Shen Quan bandage his wounds, and comforted: "Commander, you have to hold on, we still need you." ”
Although Shen Quan was in pain, he still said firmly: "Xiao Xie, forget me, go and pass on the order, tell everyone, hold your ground, and never take a step back!" Xie Tianyou nodded tearfully, turned around and continued to run towards the front line, shouldering the will of the regiment commander.
The battle lasted seven days and nights, and the soldiers of the 128th Division put up a heroic resistance, and although their numbers were drastically reduced, everyone showed extraordinary perseverance and courage. Shen Quan struggled with death in the field hospital in the rear, and his condition was critical for a while, but he always cared about the war on the front line.
By the seventh night of the battle, the Japanese had finally begun to retreat due to heavy losses. Although the 128th Division successfully held off the enemy, the cost was extremely heavy, and from the 1,500-strong rank, only more than 120 people were able to stand. After Shen Quan learned the news, he smiled weakly and said to the medical staff around him, "It seems that we won." ”
Although Shen Quan's injuries stabilized, one of his legs had to be amputated due to severe war wounds. Despite the loss of a leg, Shen Quan's spirit was not broken, and during his recovery, he often taught young soldiers and Xie Tianyou how to survive and fight on the battlefield, and his story and spirit became a legend in the hearts of all.
In the land where the smoke of gunpowder has dissipated, the story of Shen Quan and Xie Tianyou has been sung from generation to generation. They are not only heroes on the battlefield, but also symbols of unwavering faith and courage in our hearts. Although Regiment Commander Shen Quan lost a leg, his spirit and determination inspired every Chinese soldier who came after him, telling them to persevere in their faith and protect their homeland even in the most difficult times.
It's a history of sacrifice, courage and perseverance, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is a glimmer of hope. Today, as we look back at the stories of these heroes, we should think about what we can do for the world to ensure that their sacrifices are not forgotten and that their spirits live on.