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On April 17, 2004, the streets of Dengfeng, Henan Province were full of people. This is not a holiday celebration, but a farewell to a hero. Ten miles long street, crowds of people, 140,000 citizens burst into tears, and the cries along the way resounded in the sky: "Our Changxia, you go well!" ”
Ren Changxia, the first female public security chief in Henan Province, has won the admiration of countless people for her case-solving ability and impartiality. From Zhengzhou to Dengfeng, she is not only a star on the police badge, but also a beacon in the hearts of the people.
But good people don't live long, and an accident takes her life.
The news of the loss of talent spread rapidly in Dengfeng. People gather spontaneously, and the crowd of people seeing them off seems to be never-ending. Changxia's life is full of dedication and sacrifice, and her resolute and loving image has become an unquenchable flame in everyone's hearts.
On the day of the funeral, the city was almost paralyzed. The citizens were heartbroken, but they were glad that such a hero had appeared in their lives.
The decisive battle was Dengfeng
In the history of Henan, Ren Changxia's name is engraved in people's memories in a special way. She is not only the first female director of the Dengfeng Public Security Bureau, but also a heroine who bravely struggles in the severe social security environment.
In 1964, Ren Changxia was born in an ordinary worker family in Shangqiu City, Henan Province. On the eve of reform and opening up, the whole country was turbulent, especially in the economically backward inland provinces, and the problem of public order was particularly prominent.
Although Shangqiu City is not a big city, social problems emerge one after another, laying the groundwork for Ren Changxia's later choice to join the police.
Since childhood, Ren Changxia has had a unique courage and sense of justice. At that time, she often followed the elders who worked in the fields, studying while working, and although her life was hard, her concept of life was extremely firm.
One day in 1981, Ren Changxia passed the highly competitive college entrance examination and entered the Henan Provincial People's Police Academy, although her height did not meet the standard admission requirements of the police academy.
This year, China is gradually opening up, and society needs more capable talents to maintain the new order, Ren Changxia's indomitable spirit and potential have enabled her to break through the restrictions and start her police career.
Life at the Police Academy is rigorous and challenging. Ren Changxia received systematic legal and technical training here, and her hard work and talent made her stand out among her fellow students.
In 1983, she graduated from the police academy with honors and was assigned to the Zhongyuan Branch of the Zhengzhou Public Security Bureau to engage in pre-trial work. There, she was exposed to a complex social security environment for the first time, and these experiences greatly honed her investigative ability and psychological endurance.
Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan, has a higher crime rate than other regions. Ren Changxia handled a large number of cases here, involving drugs, violence and economic crimes.
Her work has been outstanding, and her efforts have not only earned the respect of her colleagues, but also paved the way for her later career.
In 1998, Ren Changxia was promoted to captain of the technical investigation detachment of the Zhengzhou Public Security Bureau for her outstanding performance. Since then, her career has reached a new peak.
This is a challenging position that requires not only a strong level of knowledge in the field of technical reconnaissance, but also strong leadership and strategic vision.
During her tenure, Ren Changxia, with her keen insight and firm determination, repeatedly incarnated as a plainclothes police detective and infiltrated the core layer of the criminal gang. Her efforts and wisdom have led to the great success of many operations, which have successively cracked seven organizations involved in the triad and arrested more than 370 criminal suspects.
Her bravery and leadership skills have earned her the nickname "Goddess Police" by her peers and the community.
In 2001, with Ren Changxia's unremitting pursuit of justice and remarkable achievements in Zhengzhou, she was transferred to the Dengfeng Municipal Public Security Bureau as party secretary and director.
Although Dengfeng City is not as big as Zhengzhou, the problem of public security is equally complicated. As the new director, Ren Changxia is faced with the dual task of reshaping the image of the Public Security Bureau and improving the efficiency of public security management.
Dengfeng City's floating population exceeded one million, and the activities of the underworld became increasingly rampant, and for a time, Dengfeng became a recognized high-crime area in Henan Province.
For a long time, a large number of unsolved old cases have accumulated here, and the discontent of the people has continued to rise. In the evaluation of the city's public security bureau, the Dengfeng City Public Security Bureau is often ranked last, and the situation is worrying.
For any police officer, this situation in Dengfeng is a hot potato, and few people have the confidence and ability to completely change this situation.
However, Ren Changxia not only accepted this challenge, but also showed her determination and ability to the citizens of Dengfeng.
In fact, since 1997, there have been 11 consecutive rape cases in the Wanyanggang area of Dengfeng, Xiling, in which four victims were brutally killed, and local residents live in constant fear.
This series of crimes has aroused widespread social concern and panic. Soon after Ren Changxia took office, she began to pay close attention to this series of cases, and adopted a bold strategy to "lure the snake out of the hole", she personally went into battle, as a bait, and appeared alone near the scene of the crime late at night.
A few days later, accompanied by the assistance of two other policewomen, they kept appearing around the scene of the crime, attracting the attention of potential perpetrators. After three months of intense squatting and investigation, the police finally succeeded in catching the suspects according to the clues collected.
This operation has greatly enhanced the image of the public security organs and the confidence of the public. Local residents flocked to the Public Security Bureau, hoping to catch a glimpse of the brave female chief.
After winning the first battle, Ren Changxia's attention quickly turned to solving the deep-rooted underworld forces in Dengfeng.
In particular, the "Xiaoyao Palace Lake Patrol Team" headed by Wang Song is an underworld organization with far-reaching influence in the local area.
Fight against evil
Ren Changxia organized a series of targeted crackdowns, and through a series of sophisticated investigations and strict execution, successfully destroyed a number of key nodes of the organization.
These actions not only further strengthened her position in the police service, but also brought her reputation among the population to new heights.
Ren Changxia's success lies not only in her courage to face challenges, but also in the perfect combination of her strategy and execution.
Through a series of successful actions, she not only improved the law and order situation in Dengfeng, but also greatly enhanced the image of the police in the eyes of the public.
Wang Song is a successful entrepreneur and model worker on the surface, but in fact he is the leader of the underworld forces.
After accumulating a huge fortune, Wang Song gathered his family members and a group of thugs to make the beautiful Baisha Lake his own territory.
The patrol team led by him has become almost outside the law, and they often beat villagers for no reason, resulting in hundreds of injuries and even the death of seven people, causing local residents to complain.
Less than a month after Ren Changxia became the director of the Dengfeng City Public Security Bureau, she received a report letter exposing Wang Song's crimes.
The letter, signed by more than 100 villagers, each with blood-red fingerprints next to it, shows not only the despair of the people, but also their desire for justice.
Ren Changxia knew that Wang Song had a complex network of protections behind him, but she issued a strong statement: "Anyone who provides protection for Wang Song will be severely punished by law." ”
On April 30, 2001, Ren Changxia decided to take action. She led more than 200 well-armed riot police in a raid by land and water.
The goal of this operation was directly aimed at the Bishui Xiaoyao Palace, intending to take down Wang Song and his team in one fell swoop. During the raid, the police showed great efficiency and decisiveness, and successfully arrested six key members of Wang Song's gang, but Wang Song himself mysteriously disappeared.
Although the main culprit was not immediately arrested, this operation still gave the underworld a disadvantage.
The next day, Wang Song confidently went to the Public Security Bureau with a stack of thick banknotes, trying to use money to dredge up the relationship with Ren Changxia.
He thinks the new bureau chief will be as easy to manipulate and bribe as the high-ranking officials he has encountered before. However, in the face of Wang Song's bribe, Ren Changxia not only did not waver, but severely reprimanded Wang Song.
The policemen, who had been prepared for a long time, broke into the office and arrested Wang Song in one fell swoop, and 65 main accomplices of Wang Song's underworld gang were arrested one after another.
This thorough crackdown made the case one of the top 10 criminal syndicate cases in China in 2001, marking the public security organs' resolute crackdown on triad forces.
This operation not only greatly enhanced the prestige of the Public Security Bureau, but also restored the public's confidence in justice.
The people of Dengfeng City and neighboring Yuzhou City were ecstatic. Feeling grateful, they celebrated the victory for three consecutive days on a stage in the downtown area, expressing their respect and gratitude to Ren Changxia and her team in the traditional form of singing.
Ren Changxia's courage and determination have won her the respect and support of the people, and Ren Changxia is not only a policeman, but also a hero in their hearts.
The final chapter of the martyrs
Ren Changxia's ability allowed her to quickly earn a high reputation in Dengfeng and its surrounding areas. The people regarded her as the embodiment of justice, and the title "Ren Qingtian" was given to her, showing her integrity and majesty in the hearts of the people.
The police station has been receiving plaques and pennants one after another, and these gifts from the public symbolize their deep gratitude and trust in Ren Changxia and her team. Because of such a staunch defender, the lives of the people began to shine with new hope.
On April 14, 2004, Ren Changxia barely cared about eating, ending a busy day. She had just finished reporting the case from Zhengzhou and decided to return to Dengfeng immediately.
After working for several hours in a row, despite the fact that there was an important meeting the next day, she insisted on boarding the vehicle back to Dengfeng, despite her exhaustion, because she felt that the situation in Dengfeng at that time required her more. At night, there are few cars on the highway, with only sporadic lights flashing quickly on both sides of the road.
Ren Changxia's driver is an experienced veteran who is proficient in night driving. However, fate always strikes inadvertently. Just as they were hurrying forward, a large truck with no tail lights suddenly appeared from the front.
Although the driver reacts quickly, it is impossible to avoid a collision at high speeds. Ren Changxia's car collided violently with the truck. At the moment of impact, there was chaos in the car, and the airbag was deployed, but the force of the impact was too great, and Ren Changxia was violently thrown towards the door.
After the accident, rescuers quickly arrived at the scene. Ren Changxia was rushed to the nearest central hospital in Zhengzhou. In the emergency room, doctors and nurses are busy rushing, and the indicators of various medical equipment are flashing nervously.
Despite the best efforts of the doctors, Ren Changxia was so badly injured that she was finally pronounced dead at 1 a.m. on April 15.
After the news came out, Dengfeng City and the surrounding areas were shocked. During her tenure, Ren Changxia made great contributions to fighting crime and maintaining social order. Her sudden death was difficult for many to accept.
Ren Changxia's body was transported back to Dengfeng, and according to her wishes, a public funeral was arranged on Shaolin Avenue. This road is the road she must pass every day to commute to work, and it is of great significance. As soon as the news of the funeral was announced, thousands of citizens came to mourn.
On April 17, 2004, the entire Dengfeng City fell into an atmosphere of solemnity and mourning. Before seven o'clock in the morning, people had spontaneously gathered on both sides of Shaolin Avenue. By the morning, the flow of people had already formed a long line, and the scene was solemn and spectacular.
On the day of the funeral, from early morning to night, people passed through Ren Changxia's coffin in an endless stream to express their condolences and respect. Volunteers at the scene distributed white flowers, and the whole scene was filled with a sad and solemn atmosphere.
In addition, many people brought banners and pennants with the words "Hero's Daughter" and "A Good Director of Justice and Selflessness" to express their admiration for Ren Changxia. Colleagues from the public security department lined up in a long line, their faces full of sadness, but their eyes were firm, expressing their deep nostalgia for Ren Changxia.
When night falls, thousands of candles are lit on Shaolin Avenue to light up the night sky. Although the flame of the candle is small, it is extraordinarily warm in the dark, symbolizing that Ren Changxia's spirit will always burn in people's hearts.
Although Ren Changxia's departure brought great grief to Dengfeng City, her deeds and spirit became the force that inspired the city.
Ren Changxia's husband Wei Chunxiao, although he often laments his wife's absence in family life, he is well aware of the importance of Ren Changxia's work to society, and highly evaluates and understands her contributions.
After the death of his wife, Wei Chunxiao carried on her last wish to help those in need and the poor. He never accepted any remuneration and insisted on helping others without compensation.
"She would be happy to see these poor people being helped." Wei Chunxiao said.
However, in 2008, due to long-term overwork, Wei Chunxiao suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and unfortunately passed away. Before his death, he said that he hoped to be buried with his beloved wife Ren Changxia. Eventually, according to his wishes, the husband and wife were buried together.
Their son Wei Chenyao, influenced by his parents, also chose to become a people's policeman when he grew up, inheriting his mother's legacy and defending the country.
Wei Chenyao has been deeply proud of his parents' stories since he was a child, and has brought this sense of responsibility and mission to his career.
During his studies and internship at the Police Academy, he showed outstanding ability and determination, and soon made a name for himself in the police industry.
epilogue
Ren Changxia set an example for the public security cause with her own experience, Wei Chunxiao's selfless dedication further deepened this influence, and the inheritance and development of her son Wei Chenyao ensured that this spirit would be passed on from generation to generation.
Ren Changxia is not afraid of power, adheres to justice, and fights crime, especially in fighting against underworld forces and cracking major cases.
Ren Changxia's unexpected death made the residents of a city extremely sad, and thousands of citizens spontaneously came to the streets to express their respect and condolences to her.
Ren Changxia's deeds and spirit have become a force to inspire and motivate future generations, and her name and contributions will forever be recorded in history as an immortal memorial.
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