Preface
In July 1942, in Guanlin Primary School in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, a 23-year-old female soldier was undergoing a so-called trial by the Japanese army.
Before the execution, in order to protect their own face, the Japanese army specially prepared a so-called "confession" in an attempt to force the female soldier to sign a bond.
Faced with the ruthless Japanese army, the female soldier did not have the slightest fear. Instead, after laughing loudly, she looked up to the sky and roared: "I am laughing at you, Guizhou donkeys, who are so incompetent that you are willing to shed your blood to turn a rainbow!"
After finishing her words, the Japanese soldiers present felt humiliated and directly Pierced her with a bayonet Her body and blood instantly flowed all over the ground. Then, they threw her into a tank containing high-concentration sulfuric acid, leaving not an inch of bones...
What's even more cruel is that before that, This female soldier has been subjected to more than 30 unimaginable tortures by the Japanese invaders, and her skin has been torn to pieces.
However, even though she suffered such inhuman destruction and torture, she did not betray any secrets about the party and the country, and she did not bow to the enemy until the last moment of her life.
This glorious revolutionary heroine is Lin Xinping.
Picture | Lin Xinping
1. Born in a noble family, with high aspirations
In 1919, the May Fourth Movement broke out, setting off a wave of "anti-imperialist and anti-feudal" patriotism in China, and the proletariat officially entered the stage of Chinese history.
In October of the same year, Lin Xinping was born. Her father is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Pingyang, Zhejiang, and he is also an open-minded and progressive person.
Thanks to generations of medical practice in the family, the Lin family has accumulated a relatively rich family fortune. Father Lin and mother Lin are also people with great love, and often provide free diagnosis and treatment to the poor people.
In addition, they continued to pay attention to the revolutionary situation and supported the anti-feudal movement of local revolutionaries in their own way.
Lin Xinping, who lived in such an enlightened environment, has been mature beyond her peers since she was a child. Her outlook and vision have always been higher than those of other classmates.
During her school days, Lin Xinping often participated in various national salvation activities with her classmates. During each action, she was always at the front of the team, shouting the inspiring slogan "I would rather be a ghost for my country. Not slaves to foreign countries!"
Later, the Nationalist government was worried that this move would completely anger the Japanese army and further intensify the conflict, so it put pressure on Lin Xinping's student organizers and forced them to stop the demonstration.
But Lin Xinping has a character that refuses to admit defeat. How could she be defeated by this when she is full of patriotic passion?
Although she was later warned by the school to be expelled, she did not compromise and told the principal directly: "It is impossible not to let me promote anti-Japanese resistance! You can expel me at will, even if I beg for food, I can still survive!"
Picture | Student National Salvation Movement
At that time, there were too few awakened people. Most people did not dare to offend the Japanese army and the Nationalist Government in order to survive, and the school was no exception. After
noticed that Lin Xinping had no intention of repenting, the school did not hesitate to send an expulsion notice to Lin Xinping.
Looking at the expulsion notice in her hand, Lin Xinping felt extremely calm. She didn't even feel a little disappointed. Instead, she felt that she could finally devote herself to the revolution wholeheartedly.
Since we want to participate in the revolution, we must be prepared to face risks and difficulties at any time. Lin Xinping knows this very well.
Therefore, she is extra careful every time she participates in an event.
But even so, it is still not guaranteed to be foolproof.
While carrying out "Southern Zhejiang Anti-Imperialist Alliance's Letter to the Youth of Southern Zhejiang" propaganda activities with the guerrillas, Lin Xinping and several others were arrested due to the betrayal of individual members.
Faced with the enemy's interrogation, the young Lin Xinping had no fear. Even if she was beaten all over, she would not bow her head.
From beginning to end, she only had one sentence: "I picked up all the leaflets I distributed myself, and I volunteered for propaganda. I don't know any guerrillas at all!"
After being detained for more than a month, Lin Xinping's body was already covered in scars, and many of the wounds had even begun to become inflamed and suppurative.
Fortunately, they were careful enough when carrying out propaganda activities and did not let the Kuomintang take advantage of them. Without any evidence, the reactionaries had no reason to continue to detain them and could only let them go.
Picture | Statue of Lin Xinping
Looking at their daughter’s scarred appearance, the Lin family’s parents couldn’t bear it, so they kept advising her: “Girls should stop taking risks and find someone to marry...”
Lin Xinping also knew very well that his parents did this for their own consideration.
But her ideal is to join the revolution. If she chooses to give up because of a small setback, she will never forgive herself.
So, after her health improved, Lin Xinping quietly left home again late one night and devoted himself to revolutionary activities.
2. The Courageous "Changhui Heroine"
After experiencing the last severe torture, Lin Xinping's revolutionary belief became even firmer.
After leaving home this time, she was ready to sacrifice for the revolution and organization at any time.
Under the influence of the Kuomintang's white terror rule, large-scale arrest operations were being carried out in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions at that time. Anyone whose words and deeds were in any way related to the Communist Party would be arrested and interrogated.
In this environment, not only the lives of the people are miserable, but the work and actions of the entire underground party in southern Zhejiang have also been greatly restricted and hindered.
Unfortunately, there happened to be an urgent task that needed to be handed over to the Shanghai underground party.
After layers of inspections and screenings by the party organization, Lin Xinping was finally determined to perform this task.
You must know that at that time, there were investigations by Kuomintang agents everywhere, and it was impossible to predict what kind of difficulties and obstacles we would face during the period. The reason why the
organization would entrust such an important task to a little girl was mainly because of her performance in refusing to surrender when she was arrested and imprisoned.
Picture | Lin Xinping (left) and comrade
When they received this task, Lin Xinping was only 17 years old. As the saying goes, "Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers." With her lonesome courage, she dared to go alone even if she knew that there was a dragon's pool and a tiger's den ahead. Go forward.
In order to carry out the task better, Lin Xinping specially changed her name to "Liang Yu" . There were too many spies during the day, so she chose to set out at night. There were too many obstacles on the road, so she took a detour through the winding and rugged mountain roads.
Along the way, Lin Xinping overcame many obstacles and finally successfully arrived in Shanghai a few days later, handing the secret documents to the hands of the leaders of the Shanghai underground party organization.
Looking at the young girl in front of them, my colleagues in Shanghai’s underground party organization couldn’t believe it.
It’s hard to imagine how a 17-year-old girl could have such superhuman courage.
With his outstanding performance in this task, Lin Xinping's ability was finally recognized by the party organization.
In October of the same year, she became an official member of the Communist Party as she wished.
Lin Xinping did not cry when facing the enemy's torture, nor did she cry when faced with the difficulties of performing tasks, but at the moment when she read out the oath to join the party, tears filled her eyes.
Because this is her belief and her only dream and pursuit for so many years.
During the Anti-Japanese War , under the arrangement of the organization, Lin Xinping came to Yan'an Anti-Japanese University to participate in the third period of study.
Here, she not only received cultural knowledge, but also received systematic military training. Although
is a female, she has a very strong character and never allows herself to slack off. Whether it is theoretical study or military training, her results are always among the best.
Picture | Lin Xinping at Yan'an Kangda
After studying at Kangda for a year, Lin Xinping's personal abilities and structure have been greatly improved, and the organization has given her more important tasks.
In 1938, Lin Xinping successfully broke into the Kuomintang to carry out anti-Japanese war propaganda. With her hard lobbying, many patriotic young people voluntarily joined the revolutionary ranks and made important contributions to the growth of the revolutionary ranks.When
was performing a mission, the most common thing Lin Xinping said to the enemy was: "You must understand the situation clearly and do not hurt innocent people, otherwise you will suffer retribution!"
dared to say this in front of the enemy. , which is enough to prove Lin Xinping's courage and determination. This determination is destined to make her highly respected.
In addition to being extremely courageous, Lin Xinping is also very smart and is especially good at disguise.
In 1940, affected by the stationing of the Kuomintang spy camp, the actions of the guerrillas were greatly restricted.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Zhiping disguised himself as an unemployed young man and successfully joined the spy camp. Taking advantage of the opportunity when the enemy was not paying attention, Lin Zhiping taught everyone in the camp how to read and write, and promoted communist ideas.
Without wasting a single shot, Lin Xinping cooperated with New Fourth Army to complete the adaptation of all members of the secret service battalion.
At this point, the spy camp has become an anti-Japanese guerrilla force with strong morale and tenacious combat effectiveness.
Soon after, Lin Xinping's glorious deeds spread widely in the local area. Every time this little girl was mentioned, everyone couldn't help but praise: "This is the real Changwu heroine!"
3. Betrayed, with no body left
In 1941, the Anti-Japanese War entered a stalemate stage, and the Kuomintang officially launched a second anti-communist climax. Under the instructions of the Jiangsu District Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Jintan Anti-Japanese Democratic Government was formally established, and Lin Xinping became the head of the Culture, Education and Science Department. Section Chief.
In the process of working, she met Zhuge Shen, the then commander of the 16th Brigade and 47th Regiment of the 6th Division of the New Fourth Army. Considering that Lin Xinping was relatively young, Zhugeshen often took the initiative to shoulder important tasks and gave her a lot. take care of. After
got along for a while, the two initially admired each other and then gradually fell in love with each other, sparking love. After
was recognized and approved by the organization, the two partners successfully became husband and wife.
Picture | Lin Xinping and Zhuge Shen (movie stills)
However, just when Lin Xinping was immersed in the joy of his new marriage, the bad news that his father was critically ill suddenly came.
As a daughter, she did not fulfill her filial piety by her father's side. Now that her father is critically ill, she still cannot escape and can only comfort her through letters. Whenever she thinks of this, Lin Xinping feels extremely guilty in her heart. When
received his daughter's reply, Lin's father was already on his deathbed. His family reluctantly read the letter written by his daughter to him in front of the hospital bed. He passed away within a few days.
Not being able to see his father for the last time became Lin Xinping's biggest regret in his life. The pain of losing his father cannot be described in words.
But as a revolutionary, she doesn't have much time to be optimistic, let alone the love between her children.
After a short adjustment, the couple went to the battlefield separately as usual.
Not long after, Lin Xinping was once again entrusted with an important task by the organization and came to Guanlin District as the district chief. His main task was to carry out mobilization work behind enemy lines.
At that time, there were many bullies in Guanlin District who took the initiative to surrender to the Japanese. They relied on the support of the Japanese and committed all kinds of crimes in the local area, including smashing, looting and killing. At the beginning of
, some righteous people took the initiative to stand up and resist. Unfortunately, they all died tragically at the hands of the local bully Wu Su. In order for
to survive, slowly, no one dared to stand up anymore.
Even if he cursed countless "traitors", he still had to live humbly under the control of Wu Su.
After Lin Xinping received this task, he was very confused and even worried that he would not be able to complete the task.
Her husband Zhuge Shen was even more worried because he knew Wu Su's character.
Let alone a woman, even a man would find it difficult to compete with Wu Su. If he had a head-on confrontation with him, he would undoubtedly lose his life.
But he also understands his wife's temper. As long as it is a task arranged by the organization, no matter how difficult the process is, she will complete it.
Before setting off, the couple communicated for a long time. At the moment of separation, Zhuge Shen specially took out a short gun that he had used for many years, held Lin Xinping's hand tightly, and said: "We are about to set off." Yes! Do you have anything else to say? ”
After being silent for a while, Lin Xinping took the pistol and said firmly: "Save all the words for later! Now the new battle has begun, don't think about it!"
After finishing speaking, Lin Xinping didn't look back. He left home and came to the Guanlin area with the other six short-gun team members.
Immediately afterwards, she visited door to door to publicize, once again stimulating the will of the masses. At the same time, she issued a stern warning to Wu Su and others: If they continue to sabotage anti-Japanese activities, the party and organizations will never sit idly by.
Under the leadership of Lin Xinping, the local people stood up to resist, and Wu Su and others could no longer dominate the place as before.
At this time, he realized that the woman in front of him was not easy to deal with. If he wanted to continue to dominate the local area, he had to get rid of Lin Xinping, the "stumbling block".
In order to quickly solve this serious problem, he even used all his strength to search the entire official forest. Lin Xinping's life was in danger at any time.
After realizing that she was in danger, Lin Xinping prepared for the worst. She knew very well that in such a high-pressure environment, something unexpected might happen at any time.
What worries her even more is that she is still pregnant with a child. If something unexpected happens, it will kill two people.
She was never afraid of death, but she was reluctant to let go of her children.
Fortunately, she survived the most difficult days and gave birth to a son successfully in May 1942.
However, due to the great pressure during pregnancy and the fact that she had to flee and move around, Lin Xinping did not get the rest that a mother should have, and she suffered from many diseases after delivery.
However, even so, she did not consider stopping, but kept rushing to the front line of the revolution.
Later, Zhuge Shen really couldn't bear to see his wife working so hard, so he could only report the situation to the organization.
Picture | Picture of Lin Xinping working in Shanghai
After learning about Lin Xinping's situation, the organization immediately secretly transferred him to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Rulin Town for recuperation.
Under the careful care of the doctors at the medical clinic, Lin Xinping's health gradually improved, but at this moment, an accident happened! When He Degui, the acting director of
Medical Center, found out about this, he wanted to blackmail the owner of the hospital for a sum of money, but he did not expect that the owner did not agree.
In anger, He Degui ran directly to Wu Su to expose him. After learning the specific whereabouts of Lin Xinping, Wu Su was ecstatic and immediately surrounded the entire medical center with puppet troops.
After learning that he was surrounded, Lin Xinping's first thought was not how to escape, but to burn all the files so as not to leave any traces to the enemy. Before
was arrested, she tried her best to shoot and kill several puppet soldiers before being captured by the puppet soldiers.
Lin Xinping's health had not fully recovered originally, and after being imprisoned, it became even worse.
Faced with Wu Su's coercion and inducement, she did not compromise. Instead, she yelled with all her strength: "You traitors who slaughter your compatriots will definitely be punished! I would rather die than give in to you!"
After using hard and soft tactics, Wu Su still failed to obtain any effective information. In order to claim credit, he once again put aside the friendship between compatriots and sent Lin Xinping into the hands of the Japanese.
At this moment, Lin Xinping is like fish on the chopping board, and can only be played and slaughtered by the Japanese.
But no matter how cruel the punishment was, she never changed her expression. Even if she was tortured by the Japanese until she fainted, she would not beg for mercy.
After using more than 30 cruel punishments on Lin Xinping, the Japanese still found nothing.
Even if he used vicious methods to strip her shirt off, pass a wire through her breasts, and parade her topless through the streets, Lin Xinping did not reveal any of the secrets of the organization.
While parading in the street, she put down her original dignity and was not afraid of anyone's eyes. She shouted loudly: "Capture the traitor Wu Su alive and drive the Japanese out of China!"
In July 1942, the patience of the Japanese invaders was exhausted. After all, the tortured Lin Xinping finally got Understanding liberation, before she died, she was still shouting: "Laugh at your incompetence, and your blood will turn into a rainbow!"
What is heartbreaking is that after such a heroine died heroically, she did not survive. The next corpse was a whole body, her body buried forever in the vat of "cold" sulfuric acid.
Picture | Statue of Martyr Lin Xinping
Conclusion
Born in a peaceful era, we will never be able to feel Lin Xinping's pain, and we will never know what she went through after she was arrested.
But we know that when the mountains and rivers were broken, it was they who defeated the invaders with their blood and lives. It was their bravery and fearlessness that created a new China.
We must remember history and never forget the suffering and hatred of the past!
