Then Wang Ping found Wang Zonghuai and approached her mysteriously: "Let me introduce you to someone. I have a sister-in-law named Fan Jingming. She is 19 years old and a party member. She is not only smart but also beautiful. She used to be an actor in the District Charge Drama

In this battle, they not only suffered few casualties, but also captured a lot of good things. The most valuable thing is that the 16th Regiment gained experience in mountain warfare through this battle.

In this regard, representative Wang Zonghuai affirmed the achievements of the 16th Regiment and gave an impassioned speech. Everyone below agreed that they could win and Minister Wang played a huge role in it. However, now that all the credit is attributed to them, it is really a bit regretful.

After the Hundred Regiment War, the soldiers and civilians in the base area encountered unprecedented difficulties, because at this time, the Japanese invaders were launching an unprecedented "big sweep" of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Anti-Japanese Base Area. At this juncture, Wang Zonghuai took the initiative to make a request to the organization, hoping to work behind enemy lines, the most difficult and dangerous place. After much consideration, Nie Rongzhen approved his request and appointed him to the Third District as director of the Political Department.

Nie Rongzhen

The area under the jurisdiction of the third district is the area west of the Pinghan Railway to Xinle and part of the east area, including Fuping, Tang County, Wanxian and other places in Hebei Province. At this time, except for Fuping County, Fuping County, all other counties were occupied by the Japanese army, and many villages had become guerrilla zones.

Enemy planes circled in the sky from time to time, and there were many bunkers on the ground, as well as criss-crossing barbed wire fences. The enemy tried to overwhelm all the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians here.

26-year-old Wang Zonghuai was transferred to the third district as the director of the political department. When Wang Zonghuai went to report, the district political commissar Wang Ping first talked seriously about work with him for a while. After talking about work, they chatted a few more words. Wang Ping also learned that the war Friends are still single. In order to help his comrades solve personal problems, Wang Ping discussed with his wife after returning. He wanted to introduce his sister-in-law Fan Jingming to him. After hearing Wang Zonghuai's conditions, Fan Jingxin also felt that Wang Zonghuai was more reliable.

After that, Wang Ping found Wang Zonghuai and approached him mysteriously: "Let me introduce you to someone. I have a sister-in-law named Fan Jingming. She is 19 years old and a party member. She is not only smart but also beautiful. She used to be an actor in the District Charge Drama Club and is now studying at Bethune Medical School. Please take the time. Let's get to know each other!"

Wang Ping and Wang Zonghuai's group photo

Wang Zonghuai was already unfazed by the people who introduced him. He shook his head as usual and didn't take these words to heart, so he just smiled and dealt with it casually.

Wang Zonghuai was finally able to get together with Fan Jingming. He really has to thank Fan Jingming’s sister and brother-in-law. The two of them really connected each other.

When Wang Ping saw that Wang Zonghuai did not explicitly refuse, he happily went back to discuss with his wife about arranging a blind date for the two young people. Wang Zonghuai knew nothing about what was happening on their side.

Over there, Fan Jingxin also mentioned this matter to his sister Fan Jingming. When Chuchu heard about it, Fan Jingming was not happy because Wang Zonghuai was 7 years older than her, and there was a generation gap of three years. However, she knew her sister's kindness, so she did not refuse on the spot, but thought that she would delay it as long as she could. By then, her sister would gradually forget about it.

As a result, Fan Jingxin was not the least bit concerned about this matter. On a Saturday night, when school was on holiday, Fan Jingming came to his sister's house as usual. As a result, as soon as he entered the door, he saw a young man talking to his brother-in-law. The reason why Fan Jingming noticed him was entirely because the young man saw her as soon as she entered the door. Then his face turned red and he immediately stood up to say hello to her.

Fan Jingming, first from the left in the back row

After seeing the other party's actions, Fan Jingming made a face at him, and then entered the room, not caring about the other party's reaction afterwards. Fan Jingxin saw The younger sister entered the house and followed him in. Then she asked her sister with a gossipy face: "Did you see it? He is Comrade Wang Zonghuai. What do you think of him?"

Fan Jingming said his feelings directly without thinking: "The appearance is acceptable, but he is too reserved, respectable and not approachable.""

Compared with Fan Jingming's ignorance, Wang Zonghuai knew Wang Ping's purpose before he came. However, due to the friendship between them, he wanted to go through the motions and just say it was inappropriate. Who would have thought that he would fall in love with the young and lively Fan Jingming in front of him at first sight. She, who was originally calm by nature, was a little shy and narrow-minded when facing a little girl.

Wang Ping He was already here, so when he saw his comrade's appearance, he naturally understood what he was thinking. Therefore, after Wang Zonghuai left, he also found his wife, hoping to find out from her his sister-in-law's attitude towards Wang Zonghuai.

After listening to Fan Jingming's evaluation, he sighed, and then discussed with his wife to split up and persuade both parties. Here, Fan Jingxin said to his sister: "Don't just look at people by their appearance. Surface enthusiasm is not necessarily good..."

Wang Zonghuai's photo

On the other side, Wang Ping was giving advice to Wang Zonghuai: "If you have an idea in your heart, express it boldly, don't hide everything, little girls like to be more lively..."

I have to say that the hard work of the couple has not It was all in vain. When they met for the second time, the two people no longer had the awkwardness of the first meeting. Instead, they communicated with normal expressions. Wang Zonghuai did not remain silent at the beginning and maximized the kilometers of his talk. He and Fan Jingming He talked about his political work in the Red Army, and even talked about his experience of acting on stage. He seemed to be in high spirits, and Wang Zonghuai even sang a few lines a cappella: "Peach blossoms are red, plum blossoms are white, and apricot flowers are blooming." I just saw the shepherd boy coming over there..."

Fan Jingming was so amused by his singing. In fact, as a artist, he was very good in both acting and singing. However, he was very impressed by Wang Zonghuai's courage to perform on stage. Fan Jingming's laughter diluted the last bit of embarrassment. The relationship between the two also changed. They agreed to meet Wang Ping and his wife at their home every Sunday.

Wang Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the two were making good progress. In fact, his desire to introduce Wang Zonghuai to someone was not a whim, but was actually entrusted by others.

Wang Ping

In fact, a year ago, after the second party congress of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region, Nie Rongzhen took Wang Zonghuai to the division where Dong Biwu was responsible to inspect the work. Wang Zonghuai suddenly contracted typhoid fever and required treatment from the rear.

Seeing this, Nie Rongzhen did not hesitate to give him the four boxes of scarce medicines he carried with him, and then repeatedly emphasized to Ye Qingshan, the health minister of the military region: "If he dies, the body will be transported to Fuping Chengnanzhuang for burial. If he can be rescued, you will introduce him to a partner while he is hospitalized. He is not young anymore, and it is time to consider marriage. "

Ye Qingshan wanted to complete the task assigned to him by Nie Rongzhen, but after introducing several unsuccessful introductions to Wang Zonghuai, he really couldn't keep up his energy. So, Ye Qingshan talked to him about this problem when he met Wang Ping.

Wang Ping and Wang Zonghuai can be regarded as old friends. After hearing that Ye Qing Shan said this, and he started to think about it. However, if the two of them did not work together, they could only be more willing than capable. Now that Wang Zonghuai and him became colleagues, it was a God-given opportunity. Therefore, Wang Ping put the introduction of his partner on the agenda.

Fan Jingming traveled thousands of miles to Yan'an

Mao. Zedong meets Wang Ping

Here, Wang Zonghuai's relationship has just made progress, when Bethune School moved to another location. Fan Jingming left with the school, and Wang Zonghuai was later transferred to Shifeng District as deputy political commissar. The two young people had a long-distance relationship as soon as they decided they were interested, and in the end they had to communicate through letters.

In his heart, Wang Zonghuai often asked Fan Jingming what difficulties he had in life, and at the same time taught her something. Life in the school is a bit difficult. Firewood is used to make fires. Even the food they eat has to be carried by teachers and students from a distant blockade. The mountain road is not easy to walk, and many students have lost their feet while carrying heavy objects.

Fan Jingming, as the squad leader, has always taken the lead, carrying heavy loads every time. After Wang Zonghuai learned about it, he specially taught her some experiences in the letter, For example, how to carry food and firewood to save energy, and later taught her how to eat outside in the open air.

Under such circumstances, Fan Jingming felt more and more thoughtful about Wang Zonghuai. The two were already in love, but through the exchange of letters, the relationship deepened, and they were almost married.

However, the school has already had regulations on this. Students are not allowed to get married while in school. Fan Jingming is very clear about the school's regulations. However, her family background was not good before, so she dropped out of school at an early age. If her sister had not taken her to join the revolution, she might not have had the chance to continue schooling.

Wang Zonghuai and Fan Jingming

Now she can go to Bethune Medical School to learn more professional knowledge, which she has longed for. Therefore, she will not give up her studies for marriage. Regarding Fan Jingming's ideological ambitions, Wang Zonghuai is very clear in her heart and supports her decision. Later, she wrote a letter telling her that there is no need for any psychological burden and that he will wait for her to graduate from school.

Fan Jingming was also very happy to be understood by her lover. She was still studying very hard. In early 1944, Fan Jingming officially graduated from school, which meant that the two of them could get married. However, at this time, Wang Zonghuai was thousands of miles away in Yan'an, and was still preparing to attend the Seventh National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

Wang Ping was extremely anxious about this result. He also wanted the two of them to be lovers and get married. However, it was too dangerous to go from Fuping to Yan'an. On the way, he had to pass through several counties that had become occupied areas and had to pass through numerous blockades. It was really too dangerous.

At this juncture, the Central Military Commission decided to mobilize the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Teaching Brigade to march westward. Wang Ping thought this was a good idea, so he asked Fan Jingming to set off with him.

They were fiercely attacked by many enemies along the way. Once, a bullet flew directly to the big cotton hat on her head. After the danger passed, she touched her head. Fortunately, she was fine. After many dangers along the way, took more than three months and traveled thousands of miles. Finally, she arrived at Yan'an, the holy land of revolution, and officially joined Wang Zonghuai.

Wang Zonghuai and Fan Jingming’s family portrait

Jingxiu Chunming in the shade of locust trees

On the wedding day, there was an endless stream of guests who came to congratulate them. However, because the new house was relatively small, they had to go in in batches to express their blessings to the newlyweds.

Four eldest sisters, including Deng Yingchao and Qian Ying, came to attend the wedding. They sent their sincere blessings as soon as they entered the door, hoping that the couple would love and respect each other, encourage each other, trust and understand each other, and give and comfort each other. The guests present immediately clapped their hands and applauded, and Su Yu They also took out the couplet written by him and three others, and wrote: "Under the cool mountains and along the riverside, with beautiful scenery and spring light among the shadows of locust trees..." The short verse couplets incorporated the names of the groom and the bride, and they once again won the applause of the whole house.

After all the congratulators had dispersed, Wang Zonghuai and his wife began to carefully sort out the poems and couplets presented by their comrades. There were a total of 65 pieces, which were more precious than gold and silver jewelry.

Early the next morning, the two gave up their three-day wedding leave and went to their respective work and study positions.

Wang Zonghuai and Fan Jingming

After that, the two had their first daughter, Beibei. A year later, their second daughter, Mimi, was also born. However, the two of them could not take care of the child alone, so they had to send Mimi to the home of a fellow villager in Guang'an Village, Fuping. For a whole year, the couple did not see Mimi.

In November 1948, under the persuasion of his old partner, Wang Zonghuai returned home. By this time, Mimi was already able to speak. He shouted directly at him: "Uncle". Before leaving, Mimi was still reluctant to leave her uncle. When she said: "Goodbye, uncle", Mimi's eyes were red and tears flowed out.

Fan Jingming

After that, Wang Zonghuai and Fan Jingming have always been in love with each other. They have gone through ups and downs and never let go of each other's hands. After they grew old, Wang Zonghuai also joined the Veterans Choir. As Deng Yingchao said, they really walked through a lifetime together.