The heavens start from Changjin Lake

The days when I faced the loess and turned my back to the sky passed in the blink of an eye.

More and more people are demobilizing and returning home.

It was not until June 6th that the reform came completely.

The written report "Struggle for a Basic Improvement in the National Financial and Economic Situation" proposed that within three to five years, production should be restored first, and the three tasks of land reform, adjustment of existing industry and commerce, and substantial reduction of funds required by state institutions should be completed to ensure that the country The entire financial economy has basically improved.

In 1950, the total strength of Jie Fangjun had reached 550 million. At the beginning of the country, when the country was in desperate need of revitalization, it was natural to spend a lot of military funds to protect such a large-scale armed force. At that time, military expenditures already accounted for the country's total. 41.1% of fiscal expenditure, which is a very scary figure.

In order to save military expenditures and use state funds on major issues such as people's livelihood construction and restoration of social order, our country decided to conduct a large-scale streamlining, reorganization, and demobilization of Jie Fangjun.

On May 1950, 5, the Military Commission conducted a study on the deployment of the army's demobilization work and made the decision to demobilize 16 million troops, reducing the total strength of the army to 150 million. In that year, 400 people were demobilized, which was the new level. China's first major disarmament after its founding.

When formulating the economic plan for 1951, it was determined to reduce military expenditures and increase investment in economic construction and culture and education. Military expenditures were reduced from 1950% of the budget in 40 to 30% of the next year's budget.

This resolution is very much in line with the wishes of the military and civilians.

In accordance with the orders of the military commander, the 38th Army also began to streamline and reorganize. A large number of older and weaker cadres and soldiers were to be demobilized and returned to their local areas to participate in the economic construction of the motherland.

In order to enable these comrades to return to their local areas and play a backbone role in production, we must first gather them to learn the party's principles, policies and laws, as well as production knowledge. This was originally a pleasant thing, but I did not expect that it would cause political and ideological work. Comrades bring many problems.

The army started from the Red Army, all the way to the Eighth Route Army, and then to the Liberation Army. Many comrades who joined the team were exploited, squeezed, and tortured by war. They learned the policies of the Red Party, experienced the favor of the Red Party, and felt the Red Party’s friendliness to the people. , something the Kuomintang cannot do at all.

They volunteered to join the army and were willing to sacrifice their lives.

Along the way from the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation, this unit gradually condensed into a united and friendly group, a warm and harmonious big family. They came from all over the world, and some of their parents, brothers, sisters, and wives were killed by the invaders and reactionaries. Killing, some living a life of hunger.

What they have in common is that they only felt the care and love from their comrades and superiors after joining the revolutionary ranks.

Therefore, many comrades regard the army as their home, and they are asked to leave their "home" and return to their places. How can people be willing to do this?

Instructor Hu has been doing ideological work for the demobilized comrades of the company. Most of these comrades were injured in the battlefield and their bodies cannot keep up with the training and labor of the army.

In order to do a good job in ideological mobilization, he specially cooperated with the company commander to convene a special meeting, where he explained the situation of national liberation and the importance of building a new China very thoroughly. He thought he could sleep peacefully.

Who would have thought that late at night, a hurried knock on the door woke up Instructor Hu. He lit the kerosene lamp and looked at his watch. It was already past ten o'clock. He asked in confusion: "Who is it?"

"I, Lao Liu, instructor, open the door."

"Go to sleep. We have something to discuss tomorrow."

How could Instructor Hu not know why Liu was looking for him, so he immediately turned over.

"No, I really can't hold it in anymore! Old Liu knocked on the door loudly.

Hu Shunchun had to put on his clothes, open the door, and let him come in and sit down.

Da Lao Liu joined the army in 1939 and lived in the army for more than ten years. He is currently the squad leader of the cooking squad. Everyone affectionately calls him Da Lao Liu. Even on ordinary days, Da Lao Liu looks out of place. That’s because life is getting better. Something somewhere worried him.

When he was fighting in the past, he could always arrange the cooking team smoothly and deliver hot meals to the trenches on the front line.

Old Liu walked into the room angrily, sat down on the stool, and said nothing.

Hu Shunchun handed him a cigarette, but he didn't smoke. Pour him some water, but he won't drink. His big pursed mouth can catch the bottle of oil.

"Okay, okay, Old Liu, if you need anything, just tell me."

Hu Shunchun knew the purpose of Liu's visit and pretended not to know.

Under his urging, the elder Liu roared: "Why should I be demobilized!?"

Hu Shunchun's frown relaxed and he said with a smile: "Old Liu, now that the army is out of action, you are getting old and it's time to go home. Get a wife and live a leisurely life, and the government will give you land."

As soon as he mentioned home, Old Liu suddenly stood up and shouted loudly: "Where do I have a home!?"

His voice was loud, tears welled up in his eyes, and he looked at Hu Shunchun with a painful expression.

Hu Shunchun was shocked. He had been in contact with Elder Liu for a long time and knew him very well.

The eldest brother Liu has been working as a cook in the company since the day he joined the army. He always happily followed the troops on their expeditions to the north and south. When he had nothing to do, he teased the new soldiers and arranged the meals properly. .

As long as his comrades eat well, he feels the joy of life.

However, the elder Liu was also a farmer with deep hatred and bitterness. The Japanese invaded the village with blood, and all his relatives were captured and killed by the Japanese. He was left alone. The war destroyed his relatives and family, leaving him with a miserable life. A lonely and helpless day.

Later, I met the Eighth Route Army team and encountered the warmth of family.

He really has no home.

Hu Shunchun said seriously: "Old Liu, you are 42 years old this year. You have no home or hometown. If you go back and marry a wife, if you have a family, you will have a home."

When the elder Liu saw that instructor Hu still mobilized him to go home, he burst into tears and said, "Home, where is the home? My relatives were killed by the Japanese a long time ago. Later, I followed the army and fought for more than ten years. The army is My home! When my comrades fought in the war, I regarded them as my biological brothers and ensured that they would eat well and drink well. Some of those who had eaten the food I cooked became company commanders, and some became battalion commanders and regiment commanders. Chang. I feel happy when I think about it. Watching them become more and more powerful makes me happy. Those are my brothers."

"But there is no war now."

"If there is no war, someone will still have to stand guard for New China. Wherever you ask me to go back, I will not go anywhere."

Hu Shunchun was deeply moved as he listened. He and the company commander also came here step by step relying on Liu's craftsmanship.

Demobilization was an order from their superiors, and they felt uncomfortable. When they went to bed at night, they would secretly shed tears thinking about those good comrades who had left the army and returned to their hometowns.

However, it is urgent to reduce military expenditures and build the motherland. This is a dead order.

Old Liu was not the only one who came to the door. There were more than 100 people in his company, and more than 30 people were scheduled to be demobilized. Most of them were injured on the battlefield and could not do physical work. We mobilized them to demobilize and return to their places. Doing production work is far easier than farming.

Everyone firmly disagreed and just didn't want to go back to the place.

They said: "The army is our home, we will not go anywhere, and we will never leave the army until we die!"

The soldiers have the idea that the army is their home, which makes many leaders happy. However, now that peace is being built, the soldiers do not agree with demobilization to local areas. What should we do?

Just when the political cadres of each army were racking their brains, they repeatedly mobilized some veterans to demobilize and participate in the peaceful construction of New China.

6 month 25 day.

The Korean War broke out.

The outbreak of the Korean War plunged New China, which had just been founded less than a year ago, into a state of tension.

North Korea is close to China, and the outbreak of the Korean War will inevitably affect the security of New China. Moreover, the situation on the Korean Peninsula is quite complicated.

South Korea and North Korea are not just two places, they represent two super giants today.

War broke out between them, apparently with the tacit approval of the two giants.

If the war escalates and reaches an uncontrollable level, then World War III is about to come.

At this moment, the whole world is still immersed in the pain caused by World War II.

The outbreak of the Korean War not only attracted the attention of New China, but also suffocated all countries in the world.

World War III is not just about tanks, planes, and infantry.

The two suns rising on that small island in the east in 1945 are still vivid in my mind.

It is like a hammer, hitting each country hard on the head.

So that they no longer underestimate nuclear weapons.

Whether the war on the Korean Peninsula will expand or even develop into the Third World War has made everyone nervous and worried.

At home, the first Spring Festival of the founding of the People's Republic of China has just passed, and everything is waiting to be done. The whole country is united and motivated. The people across the country are full of hope for the future, and they are even more impatient to build China.

The 38th Army reclaimed wasteland in the Yellow River area and basically lived in isolation from the outside world.

Exercise in the morning, work in the fields around nine o'clock, have dinner at twelve o'clock, and then continue working in the fields after rest, reclaiming wasteland and planting crops.

The only thing that surprised everyone was that the demobilization, which had been carried out in full swing some time ago, was like a candle that was extinguished in the past two days, burning out without warning.

This actually caused a lot of discussion among the soldiers, who were curious about what happened.

The happiest people belong to Liu and the soldiers who are about to be demobilized.

Seeing that there was no movement in demobilization, Old Liu smiled crookedly. He even ran to Hu Shunchun and asked, "Instructor, why are you not demobilizing?"

Hu Shunchun was also puzzled. Two days ago, demobilization was suddenly stopped by his superiors. He didn't know what happened and felt quite surprised.

"Old Liu, just have fun secretly."

"Instructor, it depends on what you said. If nothing happens, I will go back first. I still have to cook for everyone at noon."

After running home, Old Liu called Xia Yuan and Xiao Heping to buy vegetables in the market town.

"Hey, you said it was a coincidence that he suddenly stopped demobilizing. It's good if you don't demobilize. You little guys can continue to eat the food cooked by our old Liu." Old Liu led the two of them while walking on the ridge of the field, passing by After more than half a year of land reclamation and planting, looking around, patches of green crop fields come into view.

These bookmakers are the result of their hard work.

There are still soldiers checking the fields.

The wind blew across the fields, and the banker swayed gently with the wind.

Old Liu's mood suddenly improved a lot, and he was obviously not as depressed as he had been a few days ago.

Xia Yuan guessed that time was almost up. It was estimated that the Korean War broke out and the original plan was to lay off 120 million people. However, the layoffs were stopped suddenly after half of the layoffs.

The outbreak of the Korean Civil War has already disturbed the nerves of superiors.

When the Korean War broke out, once the U.S. military entered the war, this was not a multiple-choice question, but a must-choose question.

It is not a question of whether New China wants to fight, but a question of whether it must fight.

The origin of this involves the two-level struggle for hegemony.

From 1945 to 1950, it was the era when the Cold War had just begun. At that time, no place in the world had a stronger smell of gunpowder than the Korean Peninsula.

To the north is the North Korean government controlled by the Soviet Union.

To the south is the stick government controlled by the United States.

Separated in the middle is an illusory 38th parallel. After the end of World War II, the Korean Peninsula became a landmark for the division of power between the two major powers, the United States and the Soviet Union.

However, under the intervention of the United States and the Soviet Union, the two had to maintain a confrontation and cold war.

The smell of gunpowder between the North and the South is so strong.

Especially after the Berlin Crisis, the relationship between the two camps of the United States and the Soviet Union became even more tense. Especially on the Korean Peninsula, which is separated only by the 38th Parallel, conflicts between the two sides are constantly escalating.

So much so that the United States and the Soviet Union, which had been avoiding the outbreak of World War III, did not want to stay on the Korean Peninsula. In addition, the Soviet Union focused on Europe and was mainly on the defensive in Asia.

After weighing the pros and cons, Sri Lanka decided to ease the situation in North Korea and began to call on the two countries to jointly withdraw their troops from North Korea.

The Soviet Union and the United States withdrew their troops from the Korean Peninsula in 1948 and 1949 respectively.

During the period when the United States and the Soviet Union retreated, more than two thousand armed conflicts broke out between North Korea and Bangzi on the 38th Parallel.

In these conflicts, North Korea has shown an extremely strong willingness to use force to achieve reunification.

However, North Korea's idea did not get the approval of the Soviet Union. Sri Lanka was worried that North Korea's military actions would trigger armed intervention by the United States.

Once the US military joins the war, the Korean War will undergo serious changes. Will the Soviet Union, which he represents, join the war then? If they intervene, World War III is inevitable.

However, Su had to pay attention to what happened next.

With the founding of New China, the dazzling eastern sun rises on the horizon.

The two poles made full efforts to absorb this sun.

In the end, Su Yi signed a friendship treaty and obtained the shining sun.

Since then, the two naval military ports of Brigade and Dalian and the China-Eastern Railway have returned to the motherland.

Su lost its only naval military port.

In order to find a new military port for the navy, Su turned his attention to the Korean Peninsula, which he was about to abandon, and quickly found a solution to the military port problem.