Unforgettable military journey

Author: Deng Youmei
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: When this brilliant starlight illuminates the literary sky, we are surprised to find that they, like us, all have a history of serving in the military. Whether they are renowned masters and giants in literature or professors and scholars who have nurtured countless students; whether they are trendsetters on the literary shores of the new era or pioneers of literary changes in the new century; in their youth, they carved a green mark of masculine beauty into their lives. The unique charm of soldiers transforms into profound life insights, and their distinctive spirit weaves out beautiful rhythms of life. In their works, you can surely catch the resounding songs of the military. The words dance with the fire of youth, and the ink flows with the passion of military life. The years they spent in uniform and the unforgettable, song-like memories are emotions that will never fade... Reading the "Veteran Masters Series," one can see that these mostly white-haired elders, born mostly in the 1930s, have the fire of youth dancing in their words and the passion of military life flowing from their pens. They cherish the days of their youth so dearly, and when they recall the years in uniform, their hearts always surge with emotion. Although all are essays and sketches, their styles are each unique—Liu Baiyu's enduring elegance, Lin Fei's simplicity, Li Guowen's wisdom, Deng Youmei's calm and serene demeanor, and Liu Meng's sincere and authentic touch. Yet, when viewed as a whole, there is one thing they share in common: their heartfelt and sincere expressions of military life. Whether depicting battlefield scenery, border regions, the camaraderie of fellow soldiers, or praising the bright moon of their hometowns, their works are filled with the spirit of soldiers. As Zhao Dayan and Deng Youmei have said, after 70 or 80 years of life, looking back carefully, what has influenced them most is their experience of wearing a military uniform. The military camp nurtured their personalities, taught them sincerity, and instilled in them the spirited character of soldiers, teaching them to face difficulties head-on. Perhaps it is precisely because of this military experience that, in the years that followed, despite many hardships and adversities, they stood tall and walked through life, carving out their own space and achieving their own brilliance. Therefore, when they wrote their experiences under the title "Veteran Masters Series," they approached it with more seriousness and dedication than any other major work in their lives. Life stories and personal experiences unfold in their writings, inspiring readers to think deeply and strive forward. These works, like textbooks, tell readers about the colorful chapters of life.