Nanquan, a quiet village, was once the place where the flame of revolution burned during the Anti-Japanese War. It shines brightly because of the special mission and heroic deeds it carries. Nanquan Anti-Japanese Revolutionary School is such a shining place.
It was the difficult years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and the smoke of gunpowder was filled with flames. In order to take deep root among the masses of the people and to gain insight into every move of the Japan devils in the Damu Mountain area, the New Fourth Army established a primary school of great significance at the foot of Wutongling in Nanquan Village, Tongshan Town, a suburb of Tongling City.
This primary school is almost simple. There was only one hall, no beautiful textbooks, and all the teaching aids were a blackboard, a handful of chalk, and a bell. However, it is this simple configuration that plays the music of knowledge and hope. Every time the bell rings, people gather from all directions. Regardless of their age or status, they are crammed into this small space with a thirst for knowledge and a desire for the future. When he saw that there was an open space, he wrote words on the blackboard and patiently taught everyone to read.
At that time, Mr. Huang Zhonghua, a teacher from the Tangtian area of Chizhou, was a brave and fearless underground party leader. He has a dual mission, during the day, he is a good teacher, writing civilization and progress on the blackboard with chalk; At night, he turned into a fearless intelligence warrior, collecting the movements of Japan devils in the mountains from migrant workers, and providing a lot of valuable information for the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in the future. In that dark period, he vigorously propagated the ideals and beliefs of the Communist Party among the masses, like a beacon that illuminated the way forward for the people.
Nanquan Village, once belonging to Wutian Township, has a unique geographical location, is a prosperous place, and is also one of the important ancient Hui roads leading from Anqing to Huizhou. The big mountain in front of the village has become the entrenchment of Japan devils. They stationed themselves on the mountain and forced the migrant workers below the mountain to deliver food and work as coolies. The cold bunkers on the mountain, condescending and difficult to defend, brought endless fear and pain to the people. On Majialing Mountain, which is about 10 miles away from Damu Mountain, the Kuomintang troops are stationed here, often engaging in fierce head-on exchanges with the Japanese army.
At that time, the strength of the New Fourth Army was still relatively weak, the conditions were extremely difficult, and it did not yet have the strength to confront the Japanese army head-on. So, Huang Zhonghua was sent to this school at the entrance of Nanquan Village, and secretly engaged in underground work in the name of teaching. His teachings are not only words and knowledge, but also the ideals and beliefs of the Communist Party. Under his influence, many people were deeply inspired and joined the New Fourth Army one after another, and the revolutionary ranks of the New Fourth Army continued to grow and contribute, contributing their own strength to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan. Wu Nuangui, the first member of the Communist Party of China in Nanquan Village, was honorably joined the party organization under the influence of this school.
Time passes, years change. After the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, this school was assigned to Wu Runhe, a soldier to resist US aggression and aid Korea, to live in until his death. Today, Shangwu Village, Nanquanling, Tongshan Town, Tongling City, has been approved as the fifth batch of traditional villages in China, and this school, which made outstanding contributions to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, has also been included in it, becoming a precious local patriotic education point and being carefully protected.
Although this school does not have a tall school building, it has profound revolutionary feelings and a lofty historical mission. When we stand in front of the ruins of this school, we can still hear the crisp sound of the bell, we can still see Mr. Huang Zhonghua writing the blackboard, and we can also feel the ardent heart of people in the pursuit of knowledge and freedom in those days. It bears witness to the history of blood and fire, and also witnesses all the sacrifices of countless heroic and fearless people for the future of the country and the nation.
Today, the school is abandoned, but its historical and cultural value is immeasurable. It witnessed the arduous years of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the heroic struggle of the New Fourth Army, and the strength and courage of the Chinese people. Let us remember this history, remember the hope and strength carried by this school, let the spirit of patriotism be passed on forever, illuminate our way forward, and inspire us to make unremitting efforts to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Today, Wu Village on Nanquanling, Tongshan Town, has been approved as the fifth batch of traditional villages in China. And this Nanquan Anti-Japanese Revolutionary School, which contributed to the War of Resistance Against Japan, was also listed as a local patriotic education point and was protected. Whenever people come here, they will be infected by the history and culture here, and moved by the people here. We should not only cherish the past, but also cherish the present and work hard to build a better future.
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Author: Wu Chuanhua