In late May, after half a century of longing, finally set foot on the land of Dazhai Village, Xiyang County, Shanxi Province, eight o'clock drive from Zhengzhou, the entire highway, in Jiaozuo into the Taihang Mountains all the way north, or through the tunnels, or canyons in the speeding, and enjoy the green mountains along the way, the blue sky and white clouds in the afternoon at 4:00 pm from the Xiyang station off the highway.
Few villages and towns along the way, but there are a few small villages along the highway, there are kilns, there are tile houses, but the houses are generally lower, the slope of the house is also relatively gentle, it is estimated that the natural conditions of the Loess Plateau - the house is short to facilitate the heating in the winter, the slope is probably less rainfall is the cause of the slow.
Walking along, imagining what Dazhai village would look like?
Getting off the highway and navigating to Dazhai is still 9 kilometers away. After the toll station, the atmosphere of Dazhai will come to you. The giant sculpture of "Dazhai in Agriculture" on the side of the road, publicity slogans and layers of terraces are telling me that Dazhai is really coming.
Through Xiyang County, turning through the Wujiaping, far away from the familiar Dazhai village gatehouse.
One, swim Dazhai scenic area
Dazhai scenic area is Shanxi Province, the characteristics of tourism scenic spots and the national agricultural tourism demonstration site, the ticket 48 yuan. Mainly Chen Yonggui cemetery; Premier Zhou three visits to Dazhai Memorial Pavilion, Guo Moruo Poetry Soul Monument and other relics of the building; Panshan Canal, unity trench, Dazhai Reservoir water conservancy projects and Dazhai field; Dazhai Exhibition Hall and Dazhai Cultural Exhibition Hall and other cultural venues.
Chen Yonggui statue
Because of the epidemic, did not see the tour guide, not many tourists, Dazhai Exhibition Hall and Dazhai cultural exhibition hall is not open, so took a guide map, it is self-guided tours, took more than an hour to see the main attractions.
Dazhai guide map
Traveling to Dazhai, there is a prominent feeling, whether it is Dazhai's landscape, flowers and trees, or Dazhai field, whether it is the scenic area, living quarters, or roads and streets, everywhere clean and tidy, everything is in the standardized management; travel to Dazhai, the old typical agricultural production, has been transformed into a gorgeous "thriving industry, ecological livability, country style civilization, effective governance, living a rich life," the new model of rural construction.
At the top of Hutou Mountain, Dazhai is in full view. But for the old fans of Dazhai, what they want to see more is the old Dazhai. After hanging around and taking photos at the Three Battles of Wolf's Nest, you'll come down the hill to the Dazhai carriage-style kiln row houses built in the 1960s to trace the remains of the old Dazhai.
The terraces were built by Dazhai people after the Three Battles of Wolf's Nest. The terraces are the flattest place in Dazhai
Two, I was not able to visit Chen Yonggui's former residence, but I met Song Liying, the first women's director of Dazhai
From the scenic area down, look at the sky is still early, ask for directions to the door of Chen Yonggui's former residence, but unfortunately it is also not open, the door is very tight, to the yard can not see anything. Although I was not able to visit, but in front of the residence, see things, the legendary farmer Premier's admiration has been expressed.
Because of the epidemic, Chen Yonggui's former residence is not open
It was about to go, found Chen Yonggui's former residence next door neighbor's door open, the door next to the roller shutter is also closed, written "Song Liying souvenir store," could it be that this is the famous Song Liying's home? Tried to enter the gate, saw an old lady on crutches is walking in the yard. And the old man greeted, approaching the old man, I realized that in front of this head full of silver hair, clean and simple clothes, the spirit of the old man, is the famous Song Liying.
Song Liying old man, 1947 is the first female **** production party members in Dazhai, the first women's director, but also the national model Jia Jincai's wife, during the agricultural learning Dazhai movement, she has been in the Dazhai Commune, Xiyang County, Shanxi Province and the National Women's Federation, part-time in a variety of leadership roles;
In 1979, was named the national " Red Flag Woman of 38".
In 1979, Song was named the national " thirty-eight red flag bearer ", in 1980 was awarded the Shanxi Province model worker. 1993, Song Liying left the village cadres post, often for the guests to explain the history of Dazhai, Dazhai and Dazhai spirit of the volunteer propagandist.
Song Li-ying, the provincial model worker
Song Li-ying, who is now 91 years old, is the only living village cadre among the first generation of Dazhai leaders. She has participated in and witnessed the development of Dazhai for more than 70 years since its liberation, and is the living archive of Dazhai, the treasure of Dazhai. It is really lucky to see Song Liying on this trip to Dazhai.
The old man greeted me warmly and asked me where I came from. I told her that I came from Zhengzhou, Henan Province to visit Dazhai to learn, the old man said modestly to learn from each other.
Then she told me that her eldest daughter had married in Luoyang, also from Henan, and was now retired. The words flowed out of the satisfaction, the daughter's attachment, but also to me this Henan people's affection.
Listening to the 91-year-old Song Yuying tell the story of Dazhai in the neat kiln courtyard
I asked Song Liying, "Chen Yonggui's family has only two kilns, why do you have four? She pointed to the kiln next to Chen Yonggui's house and told me that my house also has two kilns, and the two next to my house belong to Guo Fenglian's house. She is not living here now, the kiln is still her, just lent to me, my youngest son's family and I live together.
I said, "Secretary Song, you must have suffered a lot when you made the Dazhai field, right?" The old man told me lightly: "During the day, I was treating the slopes, and at night, I was building nests. You see, these kilns were built mainly in the evening. Thinking about it now, it was very hard at that time. At that time, I didn't think it was bitter, but I was happy to work together, and I had a lot of energy."
Photo taken with the old man at the home of Song Yuying, the old secretary. The old man put his cane down and kicked back with his smooth foot.
As she spoke, a few more tourists entered the courtyard. The old man then asked one of the lesbians taking care of her (her relative to open the small door to the store's courtyard.
The old man's souvenir store, which was opened with Guo Fenglian's encouragement, has been around for 20 years now. Song Liying, who has worked in a large collective all her life, was still apprehensive about going into self-employment, but Guo Fenglian persuaded her, saying, "You're a celebrity, and you'll be very popular if you open a souvenir store." After the store opened, customers who bought books about Dazhai asked Song Liying to sign them as souvenirs.
Song Li-ying, an illiterate woman in her old age, began practicing the words "Dazhai," "self-reliance, hard work," and "Song Li-ying. Every day she greets tourists at the store and signs books, making her a unique sight in Dazhai.
And Song Liying came into the store, a variety of goods are well prepared. I bought a box of vinegar to show my respect and support for the old labor model.
Labor model trademark Shanxi vinegar
It was getting late and decided to stay in Dazhai, so I asked Song Liying old man to give a recommendation for a bed and breakfast. She then let the relatives who take care of her life called, not long, a middle-aged man will drive to pick up. Bid farewell to Song Liying old man, sat in the car of the owner of the B&B, I realized that the owner's name is Jia, born in 79 years, is Song Liying old man's nephew. Mr. Jia told me that his children were not at home, and the two-story house was too much to live in, so he opened the B&B. He also told me that his family and Guo Fenglian's family are neighbors.
Three, night stay in Dazhai, and the owner of the B&B a talk
Come to the inn, found that this inn location is the highest, Dazhai scenery can be a panoramic view; three or two guests in front of the house behind the door to wander, it seems that business is good. After the building is Guo Fenglian's home, at this time Guo Fenglian is in Beijing to open the two meetings, the door is closed.
The boss's wife is a clean person, quickly arranged for accommodation. I joked: "You open the Iron Maiden Inn, look at your age, and not like the Iron Maiden ah." The boss's wife laughed and replied, "My mother-in-law is an iron girl, I am at most an iron daughter-in-law."
Dazhai Iron Maiden Inn
Eating dinner at the inn, waiting for Mr. Jia to finish his work, handing over cigarettes and chatting with the 70-year-old Dazhai people, we have a more detailed understanding of the history of Dazhai and today. I feel that the trip to Dazhai, really full of harvest ah.