Foreword: In this vast world, there are many people who are silently dedicated, and they interpret the meaning and value of life with their actions.
Located in Gulang County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, China, there is such a group of people who have taken over the "baton" of sand control and afforestation from their parents, rooted in the desert for a long time, worked hard and dedicated, and made contributions for a long time. They have been praised as "models of the times", and their stories have made people feel the power and hope of life.
In Gulang County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, there is such a touching story.
Babusha is a desert in Gulang County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, China, which was once a desolate and barren land, but it is on this desert that the tenacity and dedication of Chinese farmers are on full display. Forty years ago, the average age of the six old men was over sixty, they came from different places, they never knew each other, but they came together because of a common goal. They jointly wrote a suicide note, vowing to turn Babu Sand green and revitalize the desert.
These six old men are not professional desertification control personnel, they are just ordinary farmers with no experience in desertification control. However, they have a strong belief and an indomitable spirit, and they believe that as long as they work hard, they will be able to achieve their goals. In the days that followed, the six old men began the arduous work of controlling desertification. They leave early and return late every day, walking dozens of kilometers in the desert in search of suitable plants for planting. With their own hands, they planted one tree after another, bringing a touch of life to this desert.
However, the work of combating desertification has not been without its challenges. The desert is very windy and sandy, and it often blows down planted saplings. But the six old men did not give up, and they replanted again and again until the saplings survived. They also face the problem of water sources, which they have to rely on on their own strength due to the scarcity of water in the desert. Sometimes, they have to walk a long way to find a well. However, they never complained, and they knew that only by persevering could they achieve their goals.
After years of hard work, the desertification control work of these six old men has finally achieved results.
The saplings they planted began to live, and the oasis in the desert grew larger. Their deeds have been highly valued by the local government, which has begun to strongly support their desertification control work. With the support of the government, more and more people have joined the ranks of desertification control, and the work has achieved greater results.
Now, 40 years later, these six old men have passed away, but their descendants have inherited their legacy and continue the work of desertification control.
Three generations, day and night, wrestling with the wind and sand, and racing against time. Their efforts and dedication have brought this desert back to life, and also let us see the tenacity and dedication of Chinese farmers.
This is not only a struggle between man and nature, but also a continuation of tradition and a commitment to the future.
The three generations of Babusha have used their practical actions to interpret the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". Their story is a vivid portrayal of China's vast peasant masses, who have created an irreproducible green miracle with their own hands.
Today, Babusha is no longer a desert, but an oasis of millions of acres.
Every tree and grass here is a testimony of the blood and sweat of three generations of Babusha. Their stories inspire more people to devote themselves to the cause of environmental protection and use their own strength to add a green to the earth. Eight steps of sand, six old men, three generations, forty years, 10,000 acres of oasis, this is a story of perseverance, perseverance and love. It tells us that no matter how difficult the challenge is, as long as we have green in our hearts, we can create our own miracles.