In February 1942, in a small village on the North China Plain, a young woman named Xue Jingkun was faced with a life-and-death decision. As an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party, she was tragically arrested after an emergency meeting. In the "Hall of the King of Yan" of the Japan invaders, Xue Jingkun endured unimaginable torture. The enemy used all means in an attempt to pry out the secrets of the party organization from the mouth of this strong heroine. However, in the face of cruel punishments such as pouring cold water and burning fire, Xue Jingkun never gave in. Her story is the epitome of countless anti-Japanese heroines, showing the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people when the country is in trouble. Xue Jingkun finally defended her faith with her life, and her heroic deeds inspire future generations to continue to fight for their ideals.
Women's hearts cast heroes, brave and loyal souls, and shine in China
Xue Jingkun, this name shines brightly in the history of the Chinese revolution. She was born in 1917 in a poor peasant family in Liushawa Village, Shen County, Hebei Province.
Fate gave her a difficult start: her father died young, and her mother raised her five daughters alone. In such a family environment, Xue Jingkun learned to be self-reliant and self-reliant since he was a child.
Fourteen or fifteen-year-old Xue Jingkun has been able to pick up the burden of his family. The farm work in the field, the chores at home, she can afford to put everything down. The eldest lady in the village praised her as a good girl, capable and sensible.
At the age of eighteen, Xue Jingkun became a big girl with clear eyebrows. After being introduced, she married to Zhaowangzhuang Village, five miles away. Her husband was an upright young man who later served as the head of the village armed forces committee.
However, the peaceful life did not last long. In 1937, the "77 Incident" broke out, and the iron hooves of the Japan invaders stepped into the Great Plain of North China. In the face of national disaster, Xue Jingkun resolutely threw himself into the revolutionary torrent.
She served as the director of the village women's rescue association and led the women to actively participate in the anti-Japanese salvation movement. In every work, Xue Jingkun leads by example and takes the lead. In 1938, the party organization called for "transforming the terrain" to create favorable conditions for our army to fight.
Xue Jingkun immediately took action, she organized thirty young and middle-aged women, and set up a commando team. Not to be outdone, the women's team competed with the men's team for speed and quality in digging ditches. The results were impressive: not only did they beat the men's team, but they were faster and of higher quality.
The party organization issued another call to dig tunnels, and Xue Jingkun once again led the women to fight overnight. Where there is the most danger, there is her. The villagers all said: "Jing Kun is really a good leader for us. "
In order to let the soldiers in front have no worries, Xue Jingkun also actively did a good job in supporting the army and resisting it. She took the initiative to take care of the mother of two soldiers. The sons of these two old men were on the front line to resist the Japanese and lived a lonely life.
Xue Jingkun often helps the elderly to make cotton clothes, push mills, carry water and cook, and take care of them meticulously. Her actions touched everyone in the village, and everyone was infected by her selfless spirit.
In the spring of 1939, the District Women's Rescue Association gave Zhao Wangzhuang a difficult task: to complete 140 pairs of military shoes in three days. This is a huge challenge for a small village with only a few dozen households.
In the face of difficulties, Xue Jingkun did not flinch. She convened a women's meeting of the whole village to mobilize ideas. She said: "Our soldiers shed blood and sacrificed for the liberation of the people in the front, and we make military shoes in the rear, and we must complete the task no matter how hard we work!" "
Under the leadership of Xue Jingkun, the women of the village united as one and worked together. Do more for those who are quick with hands and feet, do less for those who are slow, and help each other with children and the elderly. In less than three days, the whole village completed the task of military shoes brilliantly.
People all said with admiration: "Jingkun just has a way." Because of Xue Jingkun's outstanding performance, the district party committee entrusted her with many important tasks. Whether it is liaison work, delivery of information, or protection of past cadres, she has done it all successfully and has never made a mistake.
One day in August 1939, the enemy suddenly surrounded Zhao Wangzhuang. Not only did they loot property, but they also drove the whole village out into the streets. At that time, Song Yimin, secretary of the district party committee, was living in Xue Jingkun's house, and he had no time to escape, and he was also driven to the street.
The enemy targeted the young and strong Secretary Song and identified him as the Eighth Route Army. At this critical juncture, Xue Jingkun stepped forward and said to the enemy calmly: "He is not the Eighth Route Army, he is my husband!" The enemy repeatedly pressed him, but Xue Jingkun always insisted on it. In the end, the enemy had no choice but to let Xue Jingkun take Secretary Song away.
The incident caused a sensation throughout the district. Xue Jingkun stepped forward at the moment of life and death and protected the party cadres with wisdom and courage. After the study of the district committee, Xue Jingkun honorably joined the Communist Party of China and was awarded the title of "Model Communist Party Member".
From then on, Xue Jingkun devoted himself more actively to the revolutionary cause. She is like a tall and blooming red flower, blooming dazzling on the North China Plain. Her story became the driving force that inspired more people to join the revolution.
Heroes are in trouble, women are unyielding, the wind and rain are coming, and the mountains and rains are coming
In February 1942, a layer of haze hung over the North China Plain. The iron hooves of the Japanese invaders were raging, and the anti-Japanese struggle entered the most difficult period.
At this stormy moment, Xue Jingkun received a notice to attend an emergency meeting. She knew that every meeting could be a life-or-death moment, but she didn't hesitate to rush to the venue.
As soon as the meeting began, the encirclement of the enemy was quietly formed. Xue Jingkun and other comrades realized that the situation was not good and immediately took emergency measures. She took the initiative to ask Ying to take on the important task of covering the evacuation of her comrades.
Under Xue Jingkun's wit, most of the comrades successfully escaped. However, at the last moment when she was preparing to evacuate, enemy minions pounced.
Xue Jingkun was escorted to the "Hall of the King of Yan" set up by the Japan invaders. This notorious torture chamber has scattered the souls of countless revolutionary aspirants. But Xue Jingkun's eyes were still firm, and she knew that the real test had just begun.
The enemy began the first round of interrogation. They tried to extract confidential information about the party organization from Xue Jingkun's mouth. The interrogator used coercion and inducement to try to shake Xue Jingkun's will.
In the face of the temptation of the enemy, Xue Jingkun was unwavering. With silence and a determined look, she responded to every question of the enemy. This attitude infuriated the inquisitors, who decided to resort to even more brutal methods.
Torture began. The enemy first whipped Xue Jingkun with a leather whip, trying to break her spirit through physical pain. The whip was whipped on his body, making a frightening sound, but Xue Jingkun gritted his teeth and said nothing.
Seeing that the whip did not work, the enemy moved out of waterboarding again. They forcibly poured cold water on Xue Jingkun in an attempt to make her submit in this way. Cold water poured into his body, as painful as a knife cut, but Xue Jingkun remained silent.
The anger of the enemy was completely ignited. They took out a red-hot soldering iron and began to burn Xue Jingkun. The hot iron made a "snorting" sound against the skin, and the smell of burning was in the air.
Even under this inhuman torture, Xue Jingkun still didn't say a word. Her strength frightened and confused her enemies. They couldn't understand why this seemingly weak woman was able to endure such great pain.
The interrogation lasted a whole day and a night. The enemy took turns to fight and did everything they could, but Xue Jingkun was always like a majestic mountain, standing tall. Her will seemed to be stronger than the hardest rock on the North China Plain.
Early the next morning, the inquisitor switched tactics. They told Xue Jingkun that as long as she told her the whereabouts of her comrades, she could get a good salary and a privileged life. This temptation is undoubtedly great for a rural woman from a poor background.
However, Xue Jingkun gave an answer with actions. She spat hard at the inquisitor, expressing her disdain and determination. This act completely angered the enemy, and even more brutal torture ensued.
The enemy began to electrocute Xue Jingkun. The pain of the electric current passing through the body almost makes one unconscious. But Xue Jingkun relied on his iron will to always stay sober. She knows that she shoulders the heavy responsibility of protecting her comrades and defending the party organization.
In between electrocution, the enemy tried drug interrogation again. They forcibly injected Xue Jingkun with unknown drugs in an attempt to destroy her willpower. However, even under the effect of drugs, Xue Jingkun still maintained an amazing sobriety and firmness.
As time goes on, the enemy becomes more and more insane. They began to psychologically torture Xue Jingkun, depriving her of sleep and bombarding her nerves with constant noise. But even in a state of exhaustion, Xue Jingkun still maintained an amazing concentration.
In this cruel contest, Xue Jingkun used his actions to interpret what true heroism is. She is not a god, and she will also feel pain and fear. But she chose to persevere, chose to fight for her faith.
The enemy finally realized that they were not just facing an ordinary rural woman, but a determined revolutionary fighter. Xue Jingkun's unyielding loyalty has become an eternal pain in the hearts of the enemy.
This tragic interrogation became the most difficult test in Xue Jingkun's revolutionary career. But she used her own flesh and blood to build an iron wall to defend the party organization and protect her comrades. Her feat is forever engraved on the historical monument of the Chinese revolution.
The souls of the martyrs are immortal, and the spiritual monument stands
Xue Jingkun's heroic deeds soon spread in the North China Plain. Her unyielding loyalty and her iron backbone have become the spiritual force that inspires countless revolutionary aspirants.
After Xue Jingkun's death, the party organization immediately launched an investigation and sorting out of her deeds. The investigation team went deep into the villages where Xue Jingkun worked before her death, and visited the comrades and people who had worked with her. Everyone was full of respect for Xue Jingkun, and they all told the bits and pieces of Xue Jingkun's life.
Some people recalled the scene of Xue Jingkun leading the women's commando team to dig trenches. At that time, Xue Jingkun always rushed to the front, holding a shovel in his hand, sweating like rain. Not only did she work fast, but she also did it well, and became an example for everyone to follow.
Others told the story of how Xue Jingkun was the secretary of the reserve party committee at a critical juncture. At that time, the enemy surrounded the village, and Xue Jingkun wittily said that the secretary of the district party committee was his husband, and successfully defused the crisis. This move shows her unhurried, witty and brave qualities in the face of danger.
The investigation team also learned that Xue Jingkun is also conscientious in his daily work and thinks about the masses everywhere. She often helps the needy and takes care of the elderly and children, and is deeply loved by the masses. An old lady said with tears in her eyes: "Jingkun, it's as good as our daughter." "
Through these investigations, Xue Jingkun's image has become more and more plump and great in people's hearts. She is not an unattainable hero, but an ordinary person who lives all around us. It is such an ordinary person who has shown extraordinary courage and firm belief at a critical moment.
The party organization decided to spread Xue Jingkun's deeds widely so that more people could understand the feat of this heroine. They organized a propaganda group to go deep into various villages and troops to tell the story of Xue Jingkun.
The members of the propaganda team talked about Xue Jingkun's life with affection. From her participation in the revolution as a young man, to her perseverance in the face of torture by the enemy. Each story made the listeners' blood boil, and many people shed tears of emotion after listening to it.
At a propaganda meeting, a young soldier stood up excitedly and said: "Comrade Xue Jingkun has explained with his life what a true Communist Party member is. We must learn from her spirit and fight to the end for the revolutionary cause! These words resonated with the audience, and the applause lasted for a long time.
Xue Jingkun's deeds were also compiled into a play, which toured the villages. The actors vividly reproduced Xue Jingkun's heroic image, making the audience feel as if they had witnessed her feat. At the end of each performance, there will be people who will take the initiative to join the revolutionary ranks.
The party organization also decided to erect a monument to Xue Jingkun. They chose the village of Zhaowangzhuang, where Xue Jingkun worked before his death, as the site of the monument. The whole village was actively involved in the construction of the monument.
Some are responsible for transporting stones, some are responsible for carving, and some are responsible for beautifying their surroundings. Everyone was in full swing, as if Xue Jingkun was still alive among them, inspiring them to move forward. An old party member sighed: "Jingkun, have you seen it? Your spirit lives forever in our hearts. "
The monument was finally inaugurated. It stands majestically at the entrance of the village, and it is engraved with the words "Xue Jingkun, the heroine of the women, immortal". The stele is also engraved with the life deeds of Xue Jingkun, so that everyone who passes by can understand the story of this hero.
On the day of the inauguration of the monument, a solemn unveiling ceremony was held. Cadres and people from all over the country gathered together to commemorate this heroine. The secretary of the district party committee made an emotional speech, he said: "Comrade Xue Jingkun has interpreted the unyielding loyalty of the communists with his life. Her spirit will always inspire us to move forward! "
After the ceremony, many people were reluctant to leave for a long time. They stopped in front of the monument and read every word on it. Some people also brought flowers and silently placed them in front of the monument to express their respect for Xue Jingkun.
Since then, Xue Jingkun's monument has become a spiritual landmark in the area. On important holidays, people spontaneously come here to remember this hero. The school also organizes students to visit and study here, so that Xue Jingkun's spirit can be passed on from generation to generation.
Xue Jingkun's deeds have also been compiled into local party history textbooks. In the party member training class, it is indispensable to tell her story. A veteran party member said: "Every time I hear Jing Kun's story, I feel extremely excited. She made me understand what a real Communist Party member is. "
With the passage of time, Xue Jingkun's image has become taller and taller in people's hearts. She is no longer just a concrete person, but has become a spiritual symbol. People often say: "To learn the spirit of Xue Jingkun", which means to be as firm in faith as she is and not afraid of sacrifice.
Xue Jingkun's deeds were also put on the screen. A movie based on her "Women Heroes" was released nationwide and caused a strong response. The audience was deeply moved by Xue Jingkun's deeds, and many said that they would take her as an example and contribute their own strength to the construction of the country.
In this way, although Xue Jingkun passed away, her spirit will always live in people's hearts. Her story has been sung from generation to generation, and her spirit has inspired countless people to move forward. Xue Jingkun, an ordinary rural woman, eventually became a spiritual monument that will never fall.
The heroic spirit lasts forever, and the heroic deeds of the martyrs will last forever
Xue Jingkun's heroic deeds have not been forgotten with the passage of time. On the contrary, her spirit is like a seed, taking root and blossoming in the land of China.
In the early 1950s, New China had just been founded, and everything was in ruins. During this critical period, the Party Central Committee decided to launch a nationwide campaign to learn from heroic models. Xue Jingkun's deeds were selected as one of the key publicity targets.
Activities have been organized in various places to learn the spirit of Xue Jingkun. In the factory, workers discuss how to work as diligently as Xue Jingkun; In the countryside, farmers talk about how to learn from Xue Jingkun's selfless dedication. Xue Jingkun's name is a household name in the land of China.
An old worker from Northeast China recalled: "At that time, our factory broadcast Xue Jingkun's deeds every day. Every time we hear the story of her perseverance under the torture of the enemy, we are so motivated that we want to double our production immediately. "This situation is prevalent all over the country.
In school, Xue Jingkun's deeds were compiled into textbooks. From an early age, children learn about her heroic deeds and develop patriotic feelings. A primary school student wrote in his essay: "When I grow up, I want to be like Aunt Xue Jingkun and dedicate everything to the motherland." The essay caused a sensation throughout the school and was posted on campus.
In the 1960s, there was an upsurge of learning from Lei Feng across the country. In this context, Xue Jingkun's deeds were mentioned again. People found that Xue Jingkun and Lei Feng are also ordinary people, but they have made extraordinary contributions in ordinary positions.
A young volunteer at that time said: "At that time, we not only looked at Lei Feng, but also learned from Xue Jingkun. Lei Feng taught us to help others in our daily lives, while Xue Jingkun taught us to stand up at critical moments. The spirits of these two heroes complement each other and become the spiritual food of our generation. "
In the 1970s, Xue Jingkun's deeds were put on the stage. A modern Peking opera called "Women Heroes" toured the country and caused a sensation. In the play, Xue Jingkun's image of being loyal and unyielding and seeing death as his home deeply touched countless audiences.
An audience member recalled: "I will never forget the part that Xue Jingkun sang in the play, 'It is torture, I stand still'." That kind of iron-clad spirit shocked the whole theater. After the show, many people walked out of the theater with red eyes. The success of this drama has made Xue Jingkun's image more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Entering the era of reform and opening up, Xue Jingkun's deeds have a new interpretation. People have found that her indomitable spirit is exactly what we need to build our country in the new era. Many "Xue Jingkun of the new era" have emerged in various places, and they have silently contributed to their respective posts to promote the development of the country.
A rural teacher said: "I often think that if Xue Jingkun were alive today, she would definitely be proud of the country's development." As a teacher, I want to devote all my heart and soul to education, just like she did. "Examples like this abound all over the country.
In 2000, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Xue Jingkun's death, her hometown held a series of commemorative activities. The local government renovated the Xue Jingkun Memorial Hall and added many new exhibits. Some veteran comrades even brought their families to visit and tell the younger generations the story of Xue Jingkun that they knew.
A visitor sighed: "Looking at these exhibits, it seems to see the figure of Comrade Xue Jingkun's struggle back then. Her spirit has always inspired us to move forward. As young people in the new era, we should inherit her spirit and contribute to the development of the country. "
In 2010, a TV series "Women Heroes" based on Xue Jingkun was broadcast on CCTV. This drama not only restores Xue Jingkun's heroic deeds, but also deeply shows her emotional world as an ordinary woman. This makes the audience feel that heroes are also ordinary people with flesh and blood, which is more intimate and touchable.
There is such a scene in the play: Xue Jingkun was tortured by the enemy and remembered his family and comrades. She silently shed tears, but then gritted her teeth and insisted on not revealing any secrets. This detail moved many viewers. A netizen commented: "Seeing this, I understand what a real hero is. It's not that they're not afraid of death, but they still choose to persist when they're afraid. "
In 2020, during the critical period of poverty alleviation, Xue Jingkun's deeds were mentioned again. People have found that her spirit of leading the masses to resist Japan in those years is in the same vein as the spirit of leading the masses to shake off poverty today. Many poverty alleviation cadres said that it was Xue Jingkun's spirit that inspired them to stick to the front line of poverty alleviation.
A first secretary stationed in the village said: "Whenever I encounter difficulties in my work, I think of Comrade Xue Jingkun. She didn't give up in such a difficult environment, so what reason do we have to back down today? Thinking of this, I have the motivation to continue to struggle. "
In 2023, on the day of commemorating the 83rd anniversary of Xue Jingkun's sacrifice, her hometown will hold a unique event. Local primary and secondary school students spontaneously organized a speech contest with the theme of "Xue Jingkun in My Heart". The children used their immature voices to tell the spirit of Xue Jingkun that they understood, showing the vitality of the heroic spirit passed down from generation to generation.
A primary school student who participated in the competition said: "Aunt Xue Jingkun taught us to be brave, to be strong, and to fight for justice. Although we live in a time of peace, we can still contribute to our motherland like her. These words won warm applause from everyone present.
In the long history, Xue Jingkun's name will never be forgotten. Her deeds and spirit have been deeply integrated into the blood of the Chinese nation. From the past to the present, and then to the future, Xue Jingkun will always be a spiritual monument that inspires the Chinese people to move forward. Her story will continue to be celebrated in the land of China, inspiring generations of Chinese to make unremitting efforts to realize the great dream of national rejuvenation.