The picture shows the scene of the "Red Story Club". Photo by Zhang Tianfu
Haibei, Qinghai, China News Network, May 20 Title: "Three Tents" Started: China's First Nuclear Weapons Development Base Recalls "Miss Qiu" Getting Married
China News Network reporter Zhang Tianfu
At present, the town of Xihai in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province is becoming greener, but the distant peaks are still covered with snow, and the heating period is still up to nine months a year.
The harsh climate of Xihai Town, its predecessor is the former state-owned 221 Factory, shelling test site, Shangxing Station and other relics, wordlessly tell this China's first nuclear weapons development base, half a century ago little-known secret.
On the 20th, the "Pursuit - Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China 'Red Story Society'" guided by the Central Institute of Party History and Literature entered Haibei Prefecture.
The picture shows the power of Wang Ganchang and Yu Min's faith. Photo by Zhang Tianfu
Micro-party lessons, music and painting poems, dramas, recitations - "Red Story Club" through the role of female college student Qiao Jing and 221 factory retired workers Lao Yang and Lao Chen, unveiled the top-secret development process of China's first atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb, as well as the deeds of Qian Xuesen, Guo Yonghuai, Deng Jiaxian, Wang Ganchang, Yu Min and other winners of the "Two Bombs and One Star Meritorious Service Medal".
"We are here for our old partners to see our hometown, which we have been worried about for half a lifetime." Old Chen said to Qiao Jing.
Qiao Jing was slightly surprised, could it be that the two retired employees were the two-two-one factory people who gave birth to "two bombs and one star"?
Lao Chen said, "Back then, this was a pasture with abundant water and grass. In the autumn of 1958, because of the needs of national construction, more than 1,000 herders in the Jinyintan grassland drove more than 150,000 cattle and sheep without mentioning any conditions, and it took only ten days to relocate and leave. ”
The picture shows the deeds of Guo Yonghuai. Photo by Zhang Tianfu
"Starting from the 'three tents' and facing the cold and cold, these fiery years of battle and the glorious footprints of history should always be remembered." Qiao Jing sighed.
Lao Yang said: "At that time, I graduated from college and came from the comfortable Bohai Rim to the cold northwest grassland. When I arrived here, I only remember that the cold wind mixed with sand and gravel hit my face with pain, looking at the 'four big pieces' of cold protection sent to us - cotton hats, cotton monkeys, big shoes and cow felt, looking at the flower skirt that could only be packed into the box, there was still some pain in my heart. ”
At that time, it was difficult to supply construction materials and people's daily lives, and the food standard at that time was called "2611".
"'2611' is 26 kilograms of grain per person per month, 1 yuan of oil per day, and 1 dime of dried vegetable soup." Old Yang smiled bitterly.
Lao Chen introduced that when the first atomic bomb was transported to Lop Nur at that time, a set of secret languages was formulated, calling the atomic bomb "Miss Qiu", the assembly called "dressing", the insertion tube called "combing braids", and the atomic bomb sent to the top of the tower called "living in the upper room".
"In 1964, the first atomic bomb was assembled at the 221 factory and transported to Lop Nur until 'Miss Qiu' got married." Lao Chen added.
Lao Chen said, "At that time, many talented and world-renowned scientists, such as Qian Xuesen, Guo Yonghuai, Deng Jiaxian, etc., all gave up the very superior scientific research conditions abroad and returned to the motherland without hesitation. There are also many scientific and technological workers, willing to be unsung heroes, silently dedicated, for decades, and some even sacrificed their precious lives. ”
The picture shows Deng Jiaxian (left) Xu Shengguo's mighty mountains and rivers. Photo by Zhang Tianfu
Qian Xuesen's "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky", Guo Yonghuai's "Firm Chest", Deng Jiaxian's "Xu Shengguo's Mighty Mountains and Rivers", Wang Ganchang and Yu Min's "The Power of Faith"... Zhao Hongxiang, an associate professor at the Party School of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee, said that most of the 23 winners of the "Two Bombs and One Star Meritorious Service Medal" have overseas study experience, and they have dedicated their youth for life and their children and grandchildren for life. "To promote the country's independent innovation in science and technology, we must plan ahead of schedule, grasp a trick, play a good game of chess, and fight the active battle."
Zhu Zhiguo, deputy director of the Organization Department of the Qinghai Provincial CPC Committee, said: The "Red Story Society" will jointly recall the years of arduous struggle and burning passion, appreciate the glorious past of the former site of China's first nuclear weapons development base, feel the eternal charm and value of the times of the spirit of "two bombs and one satellite," and encourage everyone to adhere to their original intentions, undertake their mission, and continue to struggle.
In July 2020, Ni Jingming, a retired employee of the 221 Factory, donated books such as "Metal Materials and Heat Treatment" to Haibei Prefecture, as well as drawing boards, tape measures and other tools. He sent a message, "Experts and craftsmen, scientific and technological achievements up to four directions." Today, the atomic city of books is donated, and the 'spirit of the two bombs' will always be fragrant. (End)
Source: China News Network