When you think of "eating bark and grass roots", you may first think of scenes from those movies, or some distant and vague memories. But you know what? Such days were real in China before the founding of the People's Republic of China. Today, let's talk about those difficult years and use more life-like language to uncover the truth of history.
At that time, the country was in dire straits, wars were frequent, and the lives of the people were really miserable. I remember my grandfather once told me that when he was a child, his family was so poor that he couldn't even eat. In order to fill their stomachs, he and his friends had to go to the mountains to dig wild vegetables, peel tree bark, and sometimes dig grass roots to satisfy their hunger. At that time, the grassroots were really bitter and astringent, but in order to survive, everyone still had to eat.
What Grandpa said is not groundless. According to the "Modern Chinese History Data Series", during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, due to the invasion and plundering of the Japanese army, grain was robbed in many places. The common people had no food, so they had to find ways to eat. The wild vegetables, tree bark, and grass roots on the mountain have become their lifesavers. And those children who can't eat are even more hungry, which makes people feel distressed.
Speaking of which, I have to mention the great famine in Henan. It was between 1942 and 1943, when Henan was hit by a variety of natural disasters such as drought and locust plagues, and the arrest of Dinglaf by Tang Enbo's army put the lives of the common people in a desperate situation. According to the Henan Provincial Chronicle, the famine in Henan was very severe at that time, and millions of people were starving. In order to survive, people can only eat tree bark, grass roots, Guanyin soil, and other things. Not only are these foods not nutritious, but they are also difficult to digest, and your stomach will be uncomfortably swollen after eating. But at that time, people couldn't care about it so much, as long as they could fill their stomachs.
Imagine that the land of Henan at that time was full of hungry people with yellow faces and thin muscles. They had to travel around in search of food. Some even died from eating poisonous grass roots. That kind of scene is really sad to watch.
But then again, the difficulties at that time did not break the will of the Chinese people. On the contrary, in the face of difficulties, everyone is more united and works together. They believe that as long as they persevere, they will be able to get through it. This kind of spirit is really worth learning and inheriting.
And what about after the founding of the state? Has the situation improved? Let's move on.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country began to vigorously develop the economy and improve the living conditions of the people. The government has taken a series of measures to restore and develop agricultural production. For example, land reform, agricultural cooperatives, and so on, these policies have greatly stimulated the peasants' enthusiasm for production. At the same time, the state has also invested a lot of manpower and material resources in building water conservancy projects, popularizing agricultural science and technology, and so on, all of which have led to the rapid development of agricultural production and the marked improvement of the people's living standards.
Of course, in the first 30 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country also experienced some difficulties and setbacks. For example, the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution have had a great impact on the country's development. But on the whole, these difficulties and setbacks have been overcome with the joint efforts of the country and the people. Moreover, in the midst of these difficulties and setbacks, the people have also accumulated valuable experiences and lessons, which are very valuable assets for the future development of the country.
Therefore, when we look back on that period of history, we must look at it with an objective and fair attitude, not only to admit the tragic fact of the famine before the founding of the People's Republic of China, but also to see the development and progress of the country after the founding of New China. Only in this way can we better understand and grasp the true meaning of history, and can we cherish today's hard-won happy life even more.
In fact, the history we are talking about today is not just about the past, it has a very important meaning for each of us. It tells us a truth: no matter how great the difficulties and setbacks we encounter, as long as we unite and work together, we will definitely be able to overcome them and usher in a better future!
Imagine, if the people of that time didn't have that kind of perseverance, that kind of strength to come together, how could they have survived those difficult years? In the same way, if we do not have the courage and determination to face difficulties and setbacks, then we will not be able to overcome them and usher in a better future!
So let's remember history, cherish the present, and look forward to the future! Let's use our own hands to create a better future! Finally, I would like to say a word to you: no matter what difficulties and setbacks you encounter, don't give up hope, because only hope can lead us to a better future!