Revisiting Historical Memories, Passing on the Red Torch — The Party Branch of Shandong Yuegong Organized Party Members to Visit and Study at the Menglianggu Revolutionary Education Base.

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2016-11-04 20:08

To thoroughly implement the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee and carry out the “Two Studies, One Action” study-and-education campaign, on October 30, Secretary Luo Yinchang of the Shandong Yuegong Party Branch led all party members to the revolutionary site of Menglianggu for red‑education activities, paying homage to this sacred ground of revolution and commemorating the heroic martyrs.

At the Menglianggu Campaign Memorial Hall, Party members, filled with reverence, carefully examined the photographs and artifacts on display, guided by the docent’s detailed explanations. Each precious historical relic and every image capturing those momentous years seemed to transport them back to the fiery battlefields, where, under the command of Marshal Chen Yi and General Su Yu, the East China Field Army fought fiercely for three days and three nights, ultimately annihilating the Kuomintang’s “ace” 74th Division in a single, sweeping operation.

Behind the memorial hall lies the martyrs’ cemetery, where 2,859 revolutionary martyrs who fell during the Menglianggu Campaign are interred, along with the remains of 2,680 unidentified martyrs. At the center of the cemetery stands the site where General Su Yu’s ashes were scattered. After observing a moment of silence in tribute to the martyrs, everyone ascended to the summit of Mount Menglianggu to pay their respects at the Monument to the Menglianggu Campaign. On the front face of the stone monument are inscribed, in Comrade Hu Yaobang’s own hand, the eight large characters: “Monument to the Menglianggu Campaign.” Standing atop the mountain and gazing into the distance, one can take in the entire battlefield of yesteryear—rolling hills, steep terrain, and a landscape that vividly conveys the sheer difficulty of the campaign.

Erecting monuments to honor the heroic martyrs and preserving history to inspire future generations—through this red‑heritage journey, Party members have come to deeply admire the selfless dedication and unwavering commitment of the older generation of revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives for the birth of New China. They unanimously pledged to carry forward the revolutionary tradition, uphold the Yimeng Spirit, rally closely around the Party Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core, unite as one, strive arduously, remain true to our original aspiration, and press ahead. They are determined to continuously advance the great cause of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, work tirelessly toward the realization of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, and dedicate themselves to building a happier, more prosperous future.

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