<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="56" > preface: In the history of our country, there has never been a shortage of heroes. Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili, twin sisters, are also representatives of many female soldiers in China. They have participated in military parades, attended the Spring Festival Gala, and published books, and now this pair of female soldier sisters who were once famous are living what kind of life? Interested partners don't forget to like and pay attention, let's explore it together! </h1>
Military sister flowers
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="8" > sister flower on the "Parade of the Century"
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How did they go from being the daughters of workers to becoming well-known "sisters in the military"?
When it comes to heroes, I believe that many people will think of men. However, since ancient times, China has said that the scarf does not allow the eyebrows to be shaved. Throughout the ages, countless heroes have emerged in an endless stream, and they are all familiar characters. For example, in ancient times, there was Mulan who served in the army for her father, and Mu Guiying, who led the army...
In modern times, there is Qiu Jin, one of the "Three Masters of Xinhai", Zhao Yiman, a hero of anti-Japanese resistance, and Sister Jiang, who sacrificed for the party... After the founding of New China, under the encouragement of the slogan "women can stand up to half the sky", countless outstanding heroes have emerged. More women signed up to join the army and contribute to the defense of their country.
At the 1999 military parade, the leader of the women's phalanx attracted a lot of attention. Their heroic temperament conquered the audience at once. The two female soldier sisters who showed great style were Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili, who also became famous because of this military parade and became popular all over the country. As outstanding representatives of female soldiers in the new era, how did this pair of sister flowers stand out among many excellent soldiers? More than 20 years after the parade, what is their life like now?
Anti-Japanese hero Zhao Yiman
The year 1999 was the last year of the 20th century, and this year was the 50th anniversary of the founding of New China. Therefore, the scale of preparations for this year's military parade is very grand, and it is called the "great military parade of the century" by the domestic and foreign media. In addition to the grand scale of this military parade, it displayed many new weapons and arms, highlighting China's national defense strength. In addition to that, there is a place to enjoy. That was a pair of twin sisters at the parade.
At that time, the leader responsible for selecting the leader of the female phalanx was Li Longchi, the political commissar of the Bethune Military Medical College. As the leader of the female soldier phalanx, it is not only necessary to have excellent quality, but also to seize the attention of the audience and show the spiritual outlook of the female soldiers. Who should I choose? Chestnut Dragon Pond suddenly fell into a tangle.
At this moment, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and remembered the military parade in 1984. At the 1984 military parade, there was a pair of twins in the women's phalanx, which was very eye-catching at the time and was interviewed by the media. Later, even Yang Dezhi, chief of the general staff, personally received the two of them during the inspection.
Therefore, Li Longchi proposed that Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili, two sisters, could be allowed to serve as the leader of the female soldier phalanx. However, after Kuriryuchi made this suggestion, some people put forward a different view. Although Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili have a better image and a similar body, they have no experience in walking the square, and their voices are not loud enough. Coupled with the fact that training has now begun, the two are likely to not be able to keep up with the progress.
Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili
However, Li Longchi believes that the parade is for the people to see, the conditions of these two sisters are good, as female soldier sister flowers, must be able to make the female soldier phalanx icing on the cake. As for the ability to organize and command, it can be exercised in the later stage. The crowd had no choice but to suggest that two more reserve leaders be elected. In the end, Li Longchi tried to overcome the crowd and persuaded everyone to choose these two sisters as the leader.
After the candidates were decided, Kuri Ryuchi brought the two sisters to talk personally and informed them of the final decision. Without the slightest hesitation, the sisters took over the task. In this way, Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili came to the parade village for training. The conditions of the training were harsh and the requirements were very strict, and the two joined on a temporary basis. In order to catch up with the training progress as soon as possible, they have to work harder than others.
No matter how difficult the training was, the two never complained. During training, the two men cheer each other up and supervise each other. In this way, the sisters improved very quickly and quickly kept up with the training progress. Through their excellent performance, the two sisters proved their strength and also shattered the voices of doubt.
For the sake of the parade, everyone did not dare to take it lightly during training. Both female and male soldiers use the same training programme, starting at the same time, resting at the same time, and ending at the same time. Sister Zhang Weiwei kicked 8 pairs of shoes in a month during training. As team leaders, the two are more strict with themselves. Get up at 4 o'clock in the morning to train, and return to the dormitory at night, sweat-soaked clothes, can be screwed down.
When she first started training, Zhang Weiwei also wanted to record her daily training. But as the intensity of training increased, I just wanted to go back to sleep on my head when I returned to the dormitory, and I simply didn't have the time and energy to write a "training diary". In this way, this idea was shelved, and it became a regret in her heart.
After hard training and in the expectations of everyone, the National Day has finally arrived. In this national celebration, the skies in Beijing seem to have become bluer. The hard work of these days will immediately get the opportunity to perform. Before the parade began, everyone was very nervous. In order to ease everyone's emotions, Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili talked to everyone in the square team to comfort and encourage them.
Finally, it's an exciting day. In the solemn Tiananmen Square, Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili strode forward with their heads held high, carrying a heroic phalanx of female soldiers, and slowly walked towards the Tiananmen Tower. Closer and closer to the salute line, pride suddenly arises, and everyone's heart is excited. When they reached the designated position, with the password of the two men, the female soldier phalanx skillfully performed the military salute that had been trained hundreds of times and was walking through Tiananmen Square.
Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili commanded the female soldier phalanx and walked through Tiananmen Square with their heads held high, leaving a deep impression on the audience. After the parade, after major media reports, the twin sisters became well-known figures throughout the country. So, what kind of past did the two sisters have, and how did they become female soldiers?
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="25" > the past of sister flowers</h1>
When he was young, he was determined to serve the motherland, laugh at the predicament, and step onto the stage of the Spring Festival Gala!
In early 1977, Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili were born in Anshan, Liaoning Province. The two little girls have loved music since they were young, even if they can't speak, they often wave their arms to the music on the radio. Although the parents of the two sisters were just ordinary workers, seeing that their daughter liked dancing so much, they sent the two of them to the Children's Palace in Anshan City to learn dance.
Two cute little girls, not only good looking, but also very talented in learning to dance. In addition, the two people work very hard, the progress is very fast, and the teacher likes them very much. When the two grew up, they never thought they would become a female soldier. In 1985, model lectures on the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression were often held in China. After attending several propaganda sessions, the two sisters were deeply attracted by the stories of female warriors on the battlefield.
Among them, on the battlefield of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Wu Jiong, a female hygienist who saved lives and helped the injured, left a deep impression on the hearts of the two sisters. For the first time, they learned the terms "female soldier" and "hygienist". Under the influence of heroic deeds, the two sisters also gradually had the idea of joining the army in their hearts.
In 1991, the 14-year-old Zhang Weiwei and Zhang Lili had developed very well in dance. Parents and teachers also have high hopes for them, hoping that the two can achieve something in dance. However, in this year, the Beijing Military Region announced that it would recruit literary and artistic soldiers throughout the country, and the age requirement was that it should be over 14 years old.
The two sisters proposed to their parents the idea of joining the army. However, their parents did not approve at first. Because in the eyes of their parents, the two are still children, and they have not done any heavy work at home. Although he is a literary and artistic soldier, his daily training will also be very hard. Out of concern for their daughters, the parents did not agree.
However, the two sisters did not give up. The two firmly expressed their determination and confidence with their parents. Looking at the two firm looks of the sisters, the parents could not refuse anymore, so they agreed. At that time, this unit of the Beijing Military Region only recruited 7 literary and artistic soldiers. Unexpectedly, because of their excellent dance performances and good image, the two sisters both passed the examination and were successfully admitted.
In this way, the two became literary and artistic soldiers. Life in the army greatly exercised the willpower of the two men. Strict discipline and hard training did not make the two sisters feel afraid, but made them more and more courageous. In addition to training, the two did not forget their dream of studying. After completing the training every day, the two raced against the clock to devote themselves to learning.
The serious environment of the army allowed the two to sort out their future more clearly. The seeds planted at a young age gradually sprouted, and the two eventually decided to study medicine. In 1996, after the two studied hard, they were finally admitted to the Bethune Military Medical School. The sisters were both admitted to the army, and they were admitted to the military medical school together, approaching their dreams step by step, and also achieving a legendary story.
Sister Zhang Weiwei applied for the nursing major, and sister Zhang Lili applied for the examination major. Although the two have different majors, they still encourage each other and make progress together, and their achievements are very good. During this period, the two were also awarded the third class merit. By the time they graduated, both were already with the rank of lieutenant.
In the year before graduation, the two sisters were selected by Kuri Ryuike as the leaders of the women's military team during the military parade. The excellent style of the two at the military parade conquered the audience and made them become the "military goddesses" who were popular throughout China. The two have similar personalities and similar hobbies. During the training in the parade village, the younger sister was the district captain, and the sister resolutely obeyed in terms of work. However, when the two encounter problems, they will also fight for the face.
After the two became famous, the composer Zang Yunfei also noticed the two sisters. At that time, the Comrades-in-Arms Song and Dance Troupe and Zang Yunfei were preparing the singing repertoire of the farewell party of the troops stationed in Australia, and thinking of these two sisters, they decided to make a song tailored for them. Because it was a military performance, the sisters agreed. I thought that learning to sing was an easy thing, but the two had learned to dance before, and it should be hand to hand. Unexpectedly, interlacing is like a mountain.
From vocalization to ventilation, both of them knew nothing. When the two sisters were practicing, they often sweated profusely. Zang Yunfei, who guided them, saw the anxiety in the hearts of the two sisters and kept comforting them, just practice more. As a result, the two seemed to be back to the time when they were training in the parade village, practicing vocalization and singing over and over again. Gradually, the two sang more and more beautifully, and they could already perform on stage.
At this time, the Spring Festival Gala program team learned that the two sisters were preparing for the program. The directors rushed to the comrades-in-arms song and dance troupe and lobbied in every way, hoping to win over the show. After the unremitting efforts of the director team, the performance of the two sisters was finally successfully put on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala.
Although the two sisters had also participated in the military parade before, they could not help but feel a little nervous at the thought of performing on the Spring Festival Gala stage. After all, for singing songs, the sisters are still "laymen". And this show condenses the painstaking efforts of artists such as Zang Yunfei and countless staff, and the two are also worried that they will overshadow the song because they are not good enough to sing.
The two sisters live with other singers and dancers, and the stars who can only be seen on TV are very kind to see the sisters. Zhao Benshan and Song Dandan will also pull the two sisters to talk about their hometown, and other stars will enthusiastically teach them some stage experience and skills.
Finally, it was Chinese New Year's Eve night, and the two sisters were worried that they would be nervous before they took the stage. They called their families and asked them not to watch TV so they wouldn't be more nervous. But parents will only be proud to have such a daughter. Amid the cheers of the crowd, the sisters took to the stage. The efforts made by the audience were not in vain, and the two brilliantly completed the performance of the song "Sisters in the Army", showing the outstanding style of the female soldiers of the army to the fullest!
Participating in the National Day military parade and on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala, the excellent two sisters naturally attracted the attention of many people. During their vacation at home, in addition to watching the lively local people every day, many advertisers and large companies came to them, and they wanted the sisters to help shoot advertising campaigns, of course, they were also paid handsomely. Faced with such temptations, how will the sisters choose?
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="44" > stick to the original intention</h1>
In the face of temptation, the two stick to their hearts and are not disturbed by the world!
The two sisters are not less popular, and it is easy to make a wave of money by taking advantage of the heat. But in the face of financial and material temptations, the two did not care. In their view, military parades and performances are unexpected, and their real dream is to serve the motherland. When the two were popular, they declined all commercial and performance invitations. They choose to sink their hearts and continue their studies.
The two sisters studied dance together, joined the army together, were admitted to the same university, and participated in military parades and spring festivals together. It can be said that the two have been inseparable since birth. However, the two sisters have different plans for their future. After retiring from the army, both chose to go to graduate school. My sister had applied for the nursing major, so when she was studying for graduate school, she chose to Chinese the Fourth Military Medical University of the People's Liberation Army. Her younger sister, Zhang Lili, chose the National Defense University.
It is very rare for them to stick to their original intentions in the face of the aura of stardom and the temptation of money. After the Spring Festival Gala, the two gradually faded out of the public's sight and struggled for their ideals. Until the emergence of a portrait rights dispute case, the two sisters returned to the public eye.
It turned out that after the two accidentally became popular, because of their beautiful appearance and outstanding temperament, many merchants wanted to use them for publicity activities. Although the two sisters refused, there are still merchants who use the portraits of the two sisters to carry out business activities, despite their wishes.
This portrait right dispute case is because Xiamen Hero Mishima Tourist Park Co., Ltd. illegally used the portrait rights of the two people. Moreover, some companies, seeing that it was profitable, kept contacting the two sisters and wanted to cooperate. As soldiers, the two had strict discipline. The two sisters, who obviously have no intention of business operations, have been misunderstood and troubled because of these businesses.
Although the two are indifferent to fame and fortune, they do not want their portraits to be used as a means of profit for businessmen, nor do they want to discredit the army. As a result, the two took the company that infringed on the right of portrait to court. Litigation is a very long matter, and after several years, the two sides finally reached a court settlement. Afterwards, the two sisters donated all the expenses compensated by the merchant. They sued the company, not for profit, but for the honor and image of the soldiers.
After this incident ended, the two sisters disappeared into the public eye again. After graduating from graduate school, the two embarked on different paths in life. Her sister Zhang Weiwei became a white-clad angel who saved lives and helped the injured, which can also be regarded as the completion of her childhood dream of becoming a military doctor. On the basis of years of medical experience, Zhang Weiwei published a number of papers, became the chief physician of 301 Hospital, and was also rated as an advanced individual with meritorious service."
301 Hospital
Although her sister Zhang Lili did not become a doctor, she was very satisfied with her current life. Her daily life is very low-key, riding her bicycle to and from work every day, and only a few colleagues know about her deeds. Although in the eyes of others, Zhang Lili's life is very ordinary now, this is exactly what Zhang Lili pursues. In ordinary posts, make some contributions to the country. At the 2019 military parade, Zhang Lili returned to the familiar training ground, looking at the young soldiers, she also seemed to return to the hard training time.
Perhaps, in the hearts of many people, they can't forget the way the two sisters walked in front of Tiananmen Square with a phalanx of female soldiers. But for the two, the parade was just a bonus, and there was nothing to show off. Neither has they ever been immersed in the glory of the past. In the face of temptation, the two can strengthen their faith and not forget their original attitude, which is worth learning from each of us!
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