In 1938, the whole of China was shrouded in the smoke of the all-out war of resistance against Japan. Since the outbreak of the July 7 Incident in 1937, the iron hooves of the Japanese army have gradually eroded large areas of land in North China, triggering widespread national resistance. In this seemingly unequal war, China not only faced military oppression by the Japanese army, but also had to deal with internal rifts, among which the problem of traitors was particularly serious. In this context, the story of ordinary people and the Eighth Route Army unfolded in the flames of war and gunsmoke, and became an indelible part of the history of the Anti-Japanese War.
On a summer dawn in 1940, at the foot of Dafeng Mountain in Shandong, a group of soldiers of the Eighth Route Army in gray military uniforms were nervously preparing for today's action. Their target was a temporary Japanese camp, and intelligence indicated that a large number of enemy reinforcements would pass through.
Company commander Yang Dali was walking through the troops, inspecting the equipment of every soldier. Yang Dali, an ordinary farmer's son, joined the Eighth Route Army after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, and quickly grew from an ordinary soldier to a company leader because of his bravery and good fighting.
"Check your weapon to make sure you hit the first hit." Yang Dali said to a recruit, his tone firm and calm.
Suddenly, a scout hurriedly came and reported: "Company commander, a woman suspected of being plainclothes has been found in front of her, and her movements are suspicious. ”
"Take me to see it." Yang Dali immediately ordered.
When he got closer, he was surprised to find that the woman turned out to be Ruan Lihua, whom he had rescued in his hometown many years ago. The daughter of a former landlord now appears in the war zone with anxiety and panic.
"Yang Dali, it's you!" Ruan Lihua recognized the man in front of her, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.
The two were taken to the temporary headquarters, and Yang vigorously asked Ruan Lihua about her intentions. Ruan Lihua looked solemn, she told Yang Dali that her family had completely surrendered to the Japanese army, and she could not bear to see more Chinese suffer, so she decided to betray her family and bring an important piece of information to the Eighth Route Army.
"The Japanese army plans to send a team of 1,000 people to Jinan in three days, intending to annihilate the main force of the Eighth Route Army operating in northwest Shandong." Ruan Lihua said eagerly.
This piece of information was undoubtedly timely for the Eighth Route Army. Yang Dali immediately organized his troops, used the information provided by Ruan Lihua, and set up an ambush on the road that the Japanese army must pass.
In the early hours of the morning, the team led by Yang Dali quietly ambushed in the dense forest. As soon as it was dawn, the Japanese army appeared in their sight as expected.
"Ready...... Put! With Yang Dali's order, a burst of dense fire suddenly hit the Japanese ranks, and the Japanese army was caught off guard and fell into chaos.
The battle was fierce, and the Eighth Route Army used the terrain and guerrilla tactics to greatly weaken the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army. After several hours of fierce fighting, the Japanese were forced to retreat, and the operation was a complete victory, effectively containing the enemy's offensive momentum.
After the war, Ruan Lihua's identity and everything she did attracted the attention of the top brass of the Eighth Route Army. Although she was born in a landlord family, she chose to stand on the front line of the anti-Japanese resistance, and this courage and sacrifice deeply touched everyone.
Yang Dali personally reported Ruan Lihua's situation to his superiors and suggested that she be kept safe. Ruan Lihua also decided to officially join the Eighth Route Army and devote herself to the great cause of resisting Japan and saving the country.
In that era of fire, every choice was full of weight. Ruan Lihua's story is not only a personal transformation, but also a microcosm of how ordinary people made a difficult choice between national righteousness and personal emotions in that era. Her actions symbolize that the light, even in the darkest moments, is never truly extinguished. Through such stories, we not only witness the cruelty of history, but also feel the eternal light in human nature. This light is a source of endless hope for the future, convincing us that no matter what the external circumstances may be, the choices of the heart are the key to defining us.