In the long river of Chinese history, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was an extremely difficult time, but it was also an era of heroes. From 1937 to 1945, China's brutal war against the Japanese invaders aroused the patriotic enthusiasm of the vast number of soldiers and civilians. In this war, the senior generals of the Eighth Route Army, as the main anti-Japanese force under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, displayed extraordinary military talents and firm revolutionary conviction in a harsh environment. In 1955, the Chinese People's Liberation Army implemented a military rank system, and many heroes of the War of Resistance were awarded marshals and other senior military ranks in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the War of Resistance against Japan and the War of Liberation. Among these glorious lists, there is a prominent general whose name is somewhat bleak, a general who has repeatedly performed in battle, but has not received honors worthy of his peers.
On a spring dawn in 1943, in the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei border area, the flames of war had just been extinguished, and Xiao Ke and his old comrade-in-arms He Long were sitting in a temporary command post. Outside the window, birds chirped, but the conversation between the two was heavily clouded by the shadows of the future.
"What is all this for?" Xiao Ke's deep voice echoed in the tent, and his eyes revealed a rare confusion and exhaustion on the battlefield.
He Long took a puff of cigarette, was silent for a moment, and said slowly: "For survival, for tomorrow, for those brothers who are still on the front line to have a better life." ”
Xiao Ke nodded, obviously this was the belief he had held on to for many years, but there was still an unspeakable loss in his heart. He served as a pathfinder in the Long March, and led his troops to achieve outstanding achievements many times during the Anti-Japanese War, but he always felt that his contributions were not properly recognized.
In 1955, when the military rank system was officially implemented, Xiao Ke's name did not appear on the list of marshals, and he did not even become a general, but was only awarded the rank of general. In this regard, although Xiao Ke is unhappy, he is more worried about the future.
A conversation between him and Nie Rongzhen in the tent revealed his heart: "Nie Lao, you say, how will history record us?" ”
Nie Rongzhen replied with a smile: "History is written by the people, and they will remember everyone who has worked hard for the country and the people. Your name, Xiao Ke, will coexist with every drop of blood, every grain of sand in this land. ”
These words gave Xiao Ke great comfort. Although he did not become a marshal, his deeds and spirit of sacrifice were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. He continued to work in various positions until he was nominated vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in 1980, an affirmation of his many years of military and political service.
As the years passed, Siu Ke continued to demonstrate his leadership qualities in his role in the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and while his military rank did not live up to personal expectations, his contributions to the country were widely recognized. In his later years, he often participated in important national conferences, providing wisdom and experience for the development of the country.
In the long course of history, Shaw's name may not be as loud as those ornate marshals, but his life is the truest interpretation of dedication and loyalty. Just as mountains and rivers survive the storm, true heroes are not only in how high they are awarded, but in their unsung dedication and unremitting efforts. Shaw's story tells us that the evaluation of history is far more profound and lasting than the glory of the moment. He used his life and actions to define what a true hero is, not for fame, not for profit, but for the unwavering faith and love for the country in his heart.