Chapter 41 forty

The holy work of salvation has begun.From summer to autumn, from winter to spring, time is full of beacon fire, and another year passes in a blink of an eye. We have walked through countless villages and towns. It can be said that every remote village in half of Shandong Province has left behind our voices of grief and indignation.During this arduous journey, I got to know Yanan deeply, a truly remarkable female warrior. At first, our original plan was not to stay on the road for a long time, and when the traffic resumed, we would immediately take a car to the south.However, as soon as we came into contact with the masses, we were melted by the enthusiasm of many young people!Especially the students in schools in small towns, they all sincerely and earnestly kept us; even the principals and teachers in the schools begged us to help them carry out the national salvation movement for their students.

In order to cope with the realistic environment, Yanan and we have also carefully considered, and no one is willing to give up this meaningful work.So I discussed a set of work plans; Yang Ziyun was in charge of organizing propaganda, Xiao Yudian launched the women's movement, and I was in charge of drama, cultural and educational activities; Yanan was the general manager, and she handled all external connections. The route of work, from point, line, to surface, first extends from schools, cities, and then to rural areas.When we put the work in one place on track, we transfer to a new environment.

Unexpectedly, those of us who have just graduated from school are much better at work than those officials who have joined the party and entered politics.The welcome and encouragement given to us by the masses made us forget all the hard work and hardship.No matter in the harsh climate of scorching sun, heavy rain, wind and sand, we sweat and hoarse our throats, but we still continue to do it happily. Sometimes, in counties with convenient transportation, we also hear some news about the current situation.The August 13th war in the south had already started, and several large cities in the north fell one after another, and the flames of war gradually burned to the edge of Jinan.

In order to cooperate with the strategic situation, we retreated to the Taihang Mountains with the army.In terms of work, we have also changed our policy and engaged in organizing local armed forces.In this regard, Yanan showed superior leadership talent. After several months of running around and calling, a large-scale guerrilla force has already exerted great fighting effects in the enemy's rear.Moreover, contact was also made with the regular troops on both sides of the Yellow River. However, the situation of the war became more and more serious. The enemy's fierce flames swept through several major cities in Shandong, and then drove southward along the Jinpu line.

These unfortunate news really cast a shadow over the future of the War of Resistance at that time.But we are not depressed because of this, but we are losing weight day by day because of overwork. Due to the hardship of material life and excessive working hours, those of us children who have just left school cannot withstand the invasion of wind and rain after all.In a remote village, Xiao Yudian was the first to fall ill, and then I also contracted falciparum malaria. Only Yanan and Yang Ziyun were left. While they were taking care of us, they were still engaged in combat work excitedly and hard.

When I was sick, I passed through the deserted Lunar New Year. I thought about the changes in the war situation, I thought about the future of the country, I thought about Shen Chao and Zhang Youhua who were buried in the ground, and I also thought about my parents, younger brothers and sisters at home; Alan and Qiumen. However, every time I wake up from a coma, Yanan always sits beside me, weeping silently.