When I joined the army in 90, the company insisted that I catch the news and retire as a farmer

That was in 1990. I was exactly eighteen years old, full of enthusiasm, and enlisted in the army. Who would have thought that this would be a few years in its prime.

When I first arrived at the company, the company commander saw that I had some culture and insisted that I be responsible for news reporting. I am conflicted in my heart, a rough old man, it is his duty to hold a gun, what kind of thing is it to hold a pen? But the military order is like a mountain, and I can only bite the bullet.

"Xiao Zhang, this manuscript is good, but it needs to be more vivid." The company commander always guided me so patiently.

"Company commander, I'm writing news, not making up stories." I muttered.

But after a long time, I gradually found my way. Isn't news reporting meant to immerse readers in the scene?

At that time, I met my comrade-in-arms Xiao Li. He, like me, came from the countryside. The two of us became good brothers who talked about everything. He always joked: "You guy, after retiring, you can just become a peasant writer." ”

"you, I'm not a writer." I gave him a blank look.

However, fate always plays tricks. A few years later, I retired and became a real farmer.

When I returned to my hometown, I found that everything had changed. The land was expropriated and the villagers were forced to relocate. My family's land is gone, and only a few dilapidated tiled houses remain.

That day, I went to the village committee to theorize, but I unexpectedly met Xiao Wang, the correspondent of the company that year.

"Is that you?" My eyes widened.

"It's me, old comrade-in-arms." He smiled and patted me on the shoulder.

It turned out that Xiao Wang also retired and became the head of our village. He told me that if I wanted to keep my home, I had to join the villagers in the resistance.

I hesitated. Back then, news reports were reported in order to promote positive energy. Now, I have to fight for my own selfish interests.

"Are you scared?" Xiao Wang asked me.

"I just don't want to lose anything anymore." I bowed my head.

"Don't forget, you're a soldier! It's your responsibility to protect your home! Xiao Wang's words shook my heart.

Yes, I'm a soldier and I can't back down! So, I picked up my pen and began to write a petition calling on the villagers to fight against injustice.

That night, I wrote until dawn. When the last stroke fell, I seemed to have regained the feeling of being in the company back then.

In the days that followed, Xiao Wang and I led the villagers to carry out a vigorous struggle. We disseminated our demands through various channels, which attracted the attention of our superiors.

Finally, after a heated negotiation, we won. The homes were preserved, and the villagers cheered.

And I found my worth in this struggle. It turns out that holding a pen can also protect the family and defend the country.

Today, I am still a farmer. But I know that the pen in my hand is my weapon. I want to use it to record the stories that happened in this land. Let more people know that on this land, there is a group of brave farmers who protect their homeland with tenacity and courage.

The joy of victory did not last long, and in the following days, Xiao Wang and I began to think about how to lift the village out of poverty and embark on the road to prosperity. In those days, we were busy in the fields during the day, and we would gather at night to discuss development plans.

"Xiao Zhang, what advantages do you say our village has?" Xiao Wang asked me.

"The advantage is that the land is fertile and the villagers are industrious. As long as we find the right way and develop the industrialization of agriculture, we will certainly be able to revitalize the village. I said with confidence.

"Then we have to find a project and bring the villagers to work together." Xiao Wang patted his thigh.

After some investigation, we decided to develop green vegetable cultivation. I was in charge of contacting the market, and Xiao Wang organized the villagers to learn planting techniques. During that time, we were busy, but our hearts were full of hope.

One day, I met Xiao Li. After retiring from the army, he went on a career and is now a successful businessman. When he heard that we were going to develop green vegetable cultivation, he agreed to invest in our project without saying a word.

"Lao Zhang, I support you, but you have to give me a guarantee." Xiao Li said seriously.

"What guarantees?" I asked him.

"Guarantee that the villagers will have a good life and that the land will be revitalized." Xiao Li's words warmed my heart.

With Xiao Li's support, the green vegetable planting project in our village was quickly launched. The villagers actively participated, and the previously barren land was revitalized.

However, the good times were short-lived. A sudden natural disaster caused heavy losses to our vegetable base. During that time, the villagers sighed, and Xiao Wang and I were also devastated.

"Xiao Zhang, what should we do?" Xiao Wang asked me.

"Keep it up! We are soldiers and cannot give up easily! "I encouraged him.

We looked around for help and eventually got support from the government. With the support of policies and the joint efforts of the villagers, we have gradually come out of the predicament.

During those days, I felt like I had returned to the days when I was in the company, and I did not flinch in the face of difficulties. And the pen in my hand has also become a tool for me to record this journey.

A few years later, the green vegetable planting project in our village was a great success. The roads in the village are wider, the houses are beautiful, and the life of the villagers is getting better and better.

That day, Xiao Li came to the village, and looking at everything in front of him, he was full of emotion: "Lao Zhang, you have done it." ”

"yes, we did." I replied with a smile.

Today, I am still a farmer. But I know that the pen in my hand can not only record stories, but also create them. In this land, we will continue to write our own legend.

Over time, our green vegetable growing project has not only brought the village to life, but also attracted attention from out of town. One day, a group of tourists from big cities walked into our village and they raved about our organic vegetables.

"Brother Zhang, your vegetables are so delicious, many times healthier than those in the city!" One tourist said to me excitedly.

I smiled and replied, "It's all the hard work of our villagers, as well as the gifts of nature." ”

The arrival of these tourists made Xiao Wang and I realize that we can not only sell vegetables, but also develop rural tourism. So, we started planning how to allow visitors to not only experience the natural beauty of the countryside, but also learn more about our farming culture and rural life.

"Xiao Wang, do you think we can build some farmhouses and let tourists pick vegetables and cook by themselves?" I came up with my own ideas.

"That's a good idea! In this way, tourists can not only enjoy the tranquility of the countryside, but also experience the joy of labor. Xiao Wang's eyes sparkled.

In this way, we began to renovate the village, build a farmhouse, and open a village experience program. There is a constant stream of tourists, and the atmosphere in the village is becoming more and more lively.

One day, Xiao Li came to the village with his family, and his son Xiao Ming was surprised by everything.

"Dad, the uncles and aunts here are amazing, the vegetables they grow are even better than those in the supermarket!" Xiao Ming said excitedly.

Xiao Li smiled and patted me on the shoulder: "Lao Zhang, you have not only changed the village, but also influenced the next generation. ”

I looked at the children playing in the fields, and my heart swelled. Yes, our efforts are not only for the present, but also for the future.

With the development of rural tourism, we have encountered new challenges. How to balance tourism development and environmental protection, and how to let the villagers truly benefit from the dividends brought by tourism, has become a new topic in front of us.

"Xiao Zhang, we have to formulate some rules and regulations, so that tourism cannot destroy our ecological environment." Xiao Wang said solemnly.

I nodded in agreement: "Yes, we have to make it clear to visitors that it is everyone's responsibility to protect the environment." ”

After a lot of hard work, we have developed a set of tourism environmental protection norms, and have received the support of the villagers and the understanding of the tourists.

Just as it was all going on in order, I received a phone call from the instructor of the company that year.

"Xiao Zhang, I heard that your village is developing very well, and I plan to take a group of veterans to you to learn from you." The instructor's voice came over the phone.

My heart was hot, and I promised repeatedly: "Instructor, we welcome you and your comrades-in-arms at any time. ”

That time, the arrival of the instructor not only made our village flourish, but also made us veterans feel back to the feeling of the past. We exchanged experiences and shared experiences together, as if we were back in those passionate years.

Today, I am no longer the young soldier I used to be, nor am I a simple peasant. I am the guardian of this land, writing about the changes of the countryside with my pen and actions. In this land, we have not only created wealth, but also left countless precious memories. And all this is the motivation for us to continue to move forward.

With the continuous development of rural tourism, our village has gradually become a tourist hotspot, attracting more and more tourists to experience rural life. However, as the number of visitors increases, we also face some new problems and challenges.

One day, I was working in the fields, and suddenly I heard Xiao Wang shouting at me in the distance: "Brother Zhang, come here, something happened!" ”

I hurried over and saw a crowd of tourists gathered around and there seemed to be an argument. It turned out that some tourists accidentally damaged the local ecological environment during the tour, which caused dissatisfaction among some villagers.

"We must take steps to protect our homes." Xiao Wang said solemnly.

We decided to convene a village meeting to discuss how to solve this problem. At the meeting, we proposed measures such as the establishment of stricter tourism regulations and the strengthening of environmental education for tourists. The villagers expressed their support and actively participated in the event.

After a period of hard work, our village gradually returned to its former tranquility. Tourists are also paying more attention to the environment, and our village has become more beautiful as a result.

During this time, I also met a special visitor, she was a young photographer named Xiaofang. Fascinated by our rural scenery, she decided to stay here for a while to document the beauty of the land with her lens.

"Brother Zhang, your village is so beautiful, I must use my camera to record every corner here." Xiao Fang said excitedly.

Xiao Wang and I decided to help Xiao Fang by taking her to visit every corner of our village and introduce us to our farming culture and rural life. Xiaofang used her lens to record our village and our story.

Over time, Xiaofang's photos have attracted a lot of attention on the Internet. More people know about our village and have a strong interest in the development of our village.

One day, I received a call from the city government. They expressed great interest in our rural tourism project and hoped to cooperate with us to jointly promote the development of rural tourism.

"Brother Zhang, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Xiao Wang said excitedly.

I nodded, full of anticipation. I know that our village is about to usher in new development opportunities, and we will continue to work hard to make this land even more brilliant.

Today, I am no longer the young soldier I used to be, nor am I a simple peasant. I am the guardian of this land, writing about the changes of the countryside with my pen and actions. In this land, we have not only created wealth, but also left countless precious memories. And all this is the motivation for us to continue to move forward.