Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

Since this time we were going to the old revolutionary base in Shandong Province, the journey was not only long but also had difficult road conditions.

So He Yuzhu politely declined Lou Xiaoe's idea of ​​going with him, as he couldn't bear to see his wife suffer like this.

Lou Xiaoe was a little unhappy about being rejected, but after his father's explanation, he realized that not all places are as convenient as Beijing.

The only trace of unhappiness in his heart immediately disappeared, and it made He Yuzhu feel much more relaxed a few days before his departure, allowing him to set off in a refreshed state.

This time it was Lao Cao who arranged the car. In addition to his secretary Tian Weijun, there was also a driver Xiao Hou.

The trio officially embarked on their journey. As soon as they left the capital, He Yuzhu became very alert, both for his safety and to successfully complete Hu Zi's task.

The road became increasingly difficult to travel on, so for safety reasons they tried to stay in larger counties or towns and avoid traveling at night.

Even so, the three were exhausted. Fortunately, when their buttocks were about to fall apart, they finally arrived at the county town where Hu Zi's hometown was.

Although Hu Zi's deeds could not be made public, Lao Cao specifically instructed Tian Weiguo to ask the local authorities to treat his family members well as martyrs after he arrived at the local county town.

In order to avoid revealing their true identities as much as possible, the three people could only hand over to the local organization as ordinary military staff.

So the one who received the three people was only Deputy County Chief Li Cheng, who was at the bottom of the ranking, and he seemed to have a sense of superiority in his words and deeds.

After chatting for a few minutes and having someone complete the registration, he sent an officer named Gao Wa to lead He Yuzhu and his three companions to Hu Zi's hometown.

Looking at the rugged mountain road, He Yuxin couldn't help but sigh: "It's only been a few years, and some people have forgotten the fine traditions."

After turning many corners on the mountain road, the car finally arrived at a small, isolated mountain village.

Looking at the thatched houses made of half adobe and half stone, or even all adobe, He Yuzhu was deeply touched.

It is truly a miracle that they survived in such a harsh mountain environment.

The sudden arrival of two cars instantly caused a sensation in this small mountain village.

A dozen children, some of whom were even naked, were curiously circling around the car.

After receiving the news, the village chief, who was working in the fields, hurried back with his men.

"Comrade, I am Ji Wangzu, the village chief of Jijia Village. I wonder what brings you to our village."

Tian Weiguo stepped forward and asked, "Comrade Ji Wangzu, is this where Comrade Ji Hu's home is?"

This was also the first time that He Yuzhu heard Hu Zi's full name. He probably had always used his nickname as a pseudonym.

After thinking for a while, Ji Wangzu asked uncertainly: "Are you looking for Hu Zi's family?"

Tian Weiguo nodded.

"Yes, Comrade Village Chief, please lead the way."

When Ji Wangzu heard this, he immediately looked embarrassed and stammered, unable to utter a word.

Even a fool can see that there is something hidden here.

Tian Weiguo and He Yuzhu looked at each other, and anger gradually grew in their eyes.

"Comrade Ji Wangzu, please cooperate with our work. We are going to Comrade Ji Hu's home now." Tian Weiguo said with an unfriendly look on his face.

Ji Wangzu smiled awkwardly, "Comrade, I will cooperate with you, I will cooperate with you, please come this way."

After saying this, there was a hint of expectation and relief in his eyes.

This made He Yuzhu even more worried about what had happened in Hu Zi's family?

Following Tian Wangzu, we walked to the end of the village and stopped in front of a dilapidated house.

If He Yuzhu hadn't confirmed it with Ji Wangzu again and again, he wouldn't have dared to believe that the courtyard wall was so dilapidated and the cracks on the adobe house were so hideous.

He Yuzhu could no longer control his emotions. He pushed Ji Wangzu aside and walked into the yard.

He Yuzhu stood in the yard, wanting to open his mouth but not knowing what to say? What else could he say?

The hemp rope is cut at the delicate point, and bad luck finds the poor.

Although Tian Weiguo's eyes were red, perhaps he had experienced the same thing so many times that he had become hard-hearted.

He walked up to him, patted He Yuzhu's shoulder, and let out a long sigh.

"Zhu Zi, let's talk about my family."

After saying this, he walked tremblingly and prepared to knock on the door, trying his best to suppress his grief.

Just when Tian Weiguo knocked on the door...

A voice came from outside the door: "Juanzi, someone is coming to your house. Go back with your brother and take a look."

He Yuzhu turned around when he heard the voice, and a tall girl with long hair and a sallow face came to him, leading a timid little boy.

Suddenly the little boy picked up a stone and threw it at He Yuzhu.

While throwing, he shouted: "Bad guy, don't catch my sister, don't catch my sister."

He Yuzhu is feeling very depressed. What on earth could have happened to make an eight or nine-year-old boy so hostile towards strangers?

"Erwa, put the stone down. These are comrades from the capital. Fang'er, please try to persuade Erwa." Tian Wangzu shouted anxiously.

When Fang'er heard that he was from Beijing, she hurriedly held Erwa's hand tightly in her own.

Then he raised his head and asked carefully: "Comrade, do you know my brother Ji Hu? His nickname is Hu Zi."

He Yuzhu tried hard to control his emotions and not let tears flow.

"Sister Fang, who else is in your family now?"

"Comrade, there are only my mother, me and my younger brother in my family. My brother hasn't been back for many years." After saying this, his face was full of loss.

"Sister Fang, I'm your brother's friend. Is your aunt home now?"

When Ji Fang heard that it was her brother's friend, her eyes lit up instantly.

He said excitedly: "Comrade, yes, my mother is here, she is very hard of hearing, I will go call her right away."

Leading the second child, he ran happily and shouted: "Mom, my brother's friend is here, my brother's friend is here."

They pushed the door open excitedly, and soon the brother and sister came out of the house supporting an old lady in her twilight years.

He asked very weakly: "Comrade, how is my son now?"

After saying this, He Yuzhu turned around and couldn't control her tears anymore.

Although telling the old lady the truth was too cruel for her, the procedure still had to be followed.

Tian Weiguo slowly walked to the center of the yard and took out the certificate from his pocket that he had read countless times.

After calming down, she whispered, "Sister Fang, help me up."

After saying that, he loudly read out the certificate issued by the organization recognizing Ji Hu as a martyr.

Suddenly, there was crying.

The old lady burst into tears, Ji Fang was at a loss, her face full of disbelief.

After a long while, the old lady tremblingly asked Ji Fang to help her to Tian Weiguo and He Yuzhu.

He used all his strength to ask: "Comrade, is my son brave?"

He Yuzhu could no longer control his emotions and shouted:

"Old lady, Hu Zi is the bravest among the three armies. He is a great hero."