Kong Xiaofang's photo was taken before his death.
Kong Xiaofang's son and daughter-in-law look at the photos of his father.
During the world-famous Red Army Long March, the Red Army passed through Fuyuan twice in Qujing in April 1935 and March 1936. At that time, the Red Army and the Yunnan Army fought fierce battles such as the Bailongshan battle, the Chexinkou battle, and the Shazhai blocking battle, leaving behind heroic and touching stories on this land and sowing the spark of revolution.
The deceased Red Army lost member Kong Xiaofang is one of them. He was a soldier of the Fourth Regiment of the Second Division of the First Red Army of the First Red Army at that time. Later, he stayed in Fuyuan Fu Village due to illness. He devoted his life silently during his lifetime. The reporter learned about the little-known touching stories of Kong Xiaofang’s local life during the Long March and stayed in Fuyuan due to illness during the party history research office of Fuyuan County Party Committee, including many people.
Fights many times, fighting desperately
The top of Bailong Mountain, the green pine is tall; on the Zehe , the iron chain bridge is as solid as a rock.
Bailong Mountain in Yingshang Town, Fuyuan County faces each other across the village. Standing next to the iron chain bridge of the Diaoze River, you can see Bailong Mountain at an altitude of more than 1,800 meters; standing on Bailong Mountain, the quietly flowing river water of the Diaoze River is clearly visible. This river does not have "hundreds of boats competing for the current" or "waves to stop flying boats". It just flows peacefully with the surrounding villagers for many years.
Back then, the mighty Red Army team crossed the iron chain bridge, attacked the top of Bailong Mountain, and successfully occupied the main peak of Bailong Mountain... Kong Xiaofang participated in it.
Reveal the thick yarn that history covers this river, and we try to find the traces left by the spring of 1935 and feel the smoke of gunpowder.
Kong Xiaofang, born in 1907, was from Ninggang County, Jiangxi Province at that time. He was a soldier of the Fourth Regiment of the Second Division of the First Red Army, the First Red Army. In April 1935, he followed the large army from Zhuchang Village, Xingyi, Guizhou Province. On April 23, he went to the area of Beiyinqing in Huangnihe Town, Fuyuan County. Then he followed the troops to block the Yunnan army in Huangnihe area and cover the main force. During the march, he was bombed by the enemy in Wulipo, Steel Factory, and Niuchang areas. Among them, the Shazhai blocking battle experienced by Kong Xiaofang was a fierce battle between the Red Army during the Long March through Fuyuan, facing enemy ground troops and air attacks. The Red Army, which was holding its position, repelled the enemy's attacks many times, and the enemy rushed in like a tide. Under the attack of the Red Army, it retreated like a tide.
Kong Xiaofang and his troops crossed the iron chain bridge of the Yingshangzhen Dioze River with their troops. They were blocked by the Second Independent Regiment of the Yunnan Army in Bailong Mountain. After fierce battle, they defeated the enemy and the Red Army captured Bailong Mountain.
After the end of this battle, Kong Xiaofang suffered from severe dysentery and was unable to continue the march, so he had to stay in the local area for treatment. After the troops left, he wanted to continue chasing the troops when his condition improved slightly, but because the Red Army had already crossed the Jinsha River, and he was not familiar with the place and was penniless, there were pursuers behind him, so he could only stay in the local area.
Kong Xiaofang's 74-year-old son Kong Baode told reporters: "My father told his family that before he entered Yunnan, he fought many wars in Jiangxi and Guizhou. The most unforgettable thing was the Xiangjiang Battle . The battle was extremely tragic. The enemy planes circled and fired. At any time, soldiers were shot and fell into the water. Their blood dyed the river water red. The soldiers were scarred, but they rushed forward one by one, and many times they survived..."
silently dedicated and willing to help others
Some people do good deeds silently and do good deeds silently. In the eyes of others, this is the good quality of being kind and giving, but in their own eyes, this is the duty of being a human being. Kong Xiaofang is such a person.
After Kong Xiaofang stayed in the local area, he first treated Peng Chuanjin's uncle's home in Ajimi Village, Yingshang Town. Later, Peng Chuanjin's father Peng Guangzhao transferred Kong Xiaofang to Yizuohe Village, Baishiyan, Fucun Town, and lived with him. After that, Kong Xiaofang had been working in Peng Chuanjin's family. The Peng family saw Kong Xiaofang's hard work and kindness very much. In 1939, Kong Xiaofang married Peng Guangzhao's adopted daughter Lu Xiao'e.
With a new life, life has passed day by day in pain and joy. With the birth of four children, Kong Xiaofang's family's life is getting better and better.
In the hearts of children, Kong Xiaofang is an upright, self-disciplined and hardworking person, and has always been a role model for his children and grandchildren to learn from.
"The old father has been farming at home and doesn't like to speak, but often teaches his children to love Communist . Without the Communist Party, there would be no new China. The old father lost his mother at a young age. When he was 14 years old, his father also left. He joined the army early, was illiterate, and spoke with a strong Jiangxi accent. He had certain difficulties in communicating with locals, but he was honest and easy-going. If he had difficulties in any family, he would be willing to help others as long as he could do." In Kong Baode's heart, his father was his role model. "My father is a good old man. I have lived with him for more than ten years. I have never scolded my children and grandchildren, nor have I quarreled with the people in the village. I get up early and work late every day. No matter how hard or tired I have no complaints." Recalling his father, Kong Xiaofang's 74-year-old daughter-in-law Xu Huazhu was amazed.
In the eyes of the villagers, Kong Xiaofang is brave, has the righteous spirit of a soldier, is kind and a kind person.
has been living in Yizuohe Village, Baishiyan Village, Fucun Town since childhood, Hou Meiyu, 81, has a brief impression of Kong Xiaofang. "Listen to my father, Kong Xiaofang rarely communicates with outsiders, never says where he is, nor do he talk about what he has done in the past." There is one thing that everyone is deeply impressed by him. In 1955, when the bandit suppression team came to the village to encircle the bandits led by Huang Lizheng, the brave people followed the bandit suppression team up the mountain. Kong Xiaofang ran in front with an axe. At the foot of the mountain, he found Huang Lizheng and shouted, "He is there." Huang Lizheng saw someone discovering him, and was furious and shot Kong Xiaofang. Kong Xiaofang was injured in his left leg. Later, he was sent to the hospital for treatment for more than 50 days, and his left leg was also disabled since then.
After the founding of New China, Kong Xiaofang actively participated in activities and production work organized by rural areas, endured hardships and was recognized by the public. "The old man is a good person and is very pragmatic. He is willing to help anyone who has something to ask for. He helps the villagers kill pigs during the New Year and helps grow and harvest crops during the busy farming period. He will always respond to his requests. His children and grandchildren are also enthusiastic people." Peng Jin, director of the Supervisory Committee of Baishiyan Village Committee, Fucun Town, said.
As a missing Red Army member, he never told outsiders that he was the Red Army. It was not until 1975 that the three old Red Army soldiers who passed by Fuyuan during the Long March were invited to Fuyuan to help confirm the historical facts of the cultural relics of the Red Army during the Long March. They found Kong Xiaofang, who was working at home, and they confirmed that he was the missing Red Army member. At that time, the three old Red Army soldiers asked Kong Xiaofang if there were any difficulties in life and problems that needed help from the organization. Kong Xiaofang said, "No, life is good now."
The villagers in the village realized that he was a separated member of the Red Army and had more respect for him. After Kong Xiaofang passed away, Fucun Town gave his relatives Lv Xiao'e the necessary assistance in accordance with relevant policies and included him in the minimum living allowance assistance until he died at the age of 106 last year. Fuyuan County Civil Affairs, Veterans Affairs Bureau and other departments have also provided relevant assistance.
"No matter how difficult it is, Kong Xiaofang did not extend his hand to the organization or make any requests. He did not take credit and was proud, which reflected the excellent political qualities of an old revolutionary comrade." Zhang Shaohong, deputy director of the Party History Research Office of Fuyuan County Party Committee, commented.
A spark can start a prairie fire. Kong Xiaofang's life is limited. In 1982, he died of illness at home. At that time, he was 75 years old. Kong Xiaofang's life is infinite, and his revolutionary spirit has always infected his children and grandchildren.
Baishiyan Village Committee, Fucun Town, Yizuohe Village is hidden under the mountains and beside the Yizuohe River. This is also Kong Xiaofang's home. The door sign of the " Glory House " on the lintel of the old house where Kong Xiaofang lived was very eye-catching, which is the glory of his grandson Kong Fansheng.
When Kong Fansheng was 5 years old, his grandfather Kong Xiaofang passed away, and his impression of his grandfather was limited to the words of his grandmother and his parents. When Kong Xiaofang died, he only left a black and white photo. In the photo, he was wearing a hat and smoking an tobacco pipe , which was very energetic. Few of his grandchildren have seen him, and when they miss him, they take a photo to look at it.
Listen to grandma telling her grandfather’s past, Kong Fansheng had dream of joining the army since he was a child. With respect for soldiers, after graduating from high school, Kong Fansheng became a soldier as he wished and grew up quickly in the army.After returning from the army in 2001, he worked in business and treated him with care no matter what kind of industry he was in. "The life of the years in the army was very meaningful. Although it was short, when I think about it now, I feel proud." Speaking of the years of being in the army, Kong Fansheng felt deeply moved.
The grandson of Kong Xiaofang’s daughter is also a soldier, and among the descendants, he also dreamed that he would go to the military camp to train with the opportunity.
Today, Kong Xiaofang has more than 100 descendants, and five generations live together. During the festival, everyone gathers together and has a happy life.
In the past few days, Kong Xiaofang's relatives have been immersed in excitement and are looking forward to the arrival of their search journey.
Kong Xiaofang had the idea of going back to his hometown in Jiangxi during his lifetime, but due to health and other reasons, he failed to do so. Not long ago, with the hard work of the teacher of the Jinggangshan Cadre College of , the relatives in Jiangxi were finally found. The provincial, municipal and county governments at all levels attached great importance to this matter and specially prepared for their search for relatives. The relatives of the two places were deeply moved.
Fuyuan is an old revolutionary base with a glorious revolutionary tradition. A camphor tree in Shazhai Village, Fucun Town is filled with a bright five-star red flag. This tree is called the "Red Army Flag Planting Tree" by the local people. At present, the "Red Army Flag Planting Tree" that is more than 200 years old is even more lush and leaves are more prosperous. The places where the Red Army fought have been built into a red cultural education base by the local government. The big words "Planting the Flag Trees of the Red Army Revolutionary Education Base" are engraved in conspicuous places, just like the red genes are passed down from generation to generation, and the revolutionary spirit is connected and engraved in the land of the victory.
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