Chapter 11 Caring for the little soldiers of the "New Brigade"

When the Chinese nation was in peril, on the banks of the ancient canal in northern Jiangsu, which was full of wars and bullets, and in Huai'an, Zhou Enlai's hometown, there once appeared a "group of little heroes" with a glorious history of revolutionary struggle. The leading youth and children's revolutionary group - Xin'an Travel Group. As early as October 1933, Wang Dazhi, the principal of Xin'an Primary School in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, in order to practice Tao Xingzhi's idea of ​​"life education", organized seven basic students to form a Xin'an children's tour group to Zhenjiang and Shanghai for school trips, using lectures and selling newspapers Use other methods to obtain funding and manage yourself.They visited factories and "shantytowns" to learn about the living conditions of civilians and the exploitation of workers by capitalists; they lived in concessions and learned about the crimes committed by imperialists in aggressing China and oppressing the Chinese people; Witnessing the evidence of the brutal Japanese invasion of China, he also went to Shanghai's Hujiang, Guanghua, Daxia and other universities to give patriotic speeches.The trip lasted fifty-four days, and was reported in Chinese and foreign newspapers, causing a sensation in all walks of life in Shanghai and Jiangsu.People's educator Tao Xingzhi once wrote a poem praising:

The success of the school trip of the Xin'an Children's Tour Group made ideological and organizational preparations for the establishment of the Xin'an Tour Group. In 1935, in the face of the crazy aggression of Japanese imperialism, under the great call of the Communist Party of China to "stop the civil war and unite to resist Japan", the people's anti-Japanese national salvation movement flourished.Principal Wang Dazhi proposed to form a Xin'an tour group with basic students from Xin'an Primary School, to publicize Sun Yat-sen's legacy in the form of practical life education and study tours, to arouse the public, to go to the national crisis together, to resist Japan and save the nation, and to lead students to the University of Anti-Japanese and National Liberation To teach and do.This initiative was endorsed by the branch of the Shanghai Left-wing Teachers' Federation of the Communist Party of China and supported by Tao Xingzhi.Tao Xingzhi donated all the 500 yuan life insurance money after his mother's death as a preparatory fund. Progressives from all walks of life in Shanghai assisted in solving the problem of film projection equipment and "History of National Pain", "Resistance", and "1.28 Battlefield Photo" " and other silent films, as well as promotional tools such as slides and records, and some daily necessities.With the active support of the Shanghai Left-wing Teachers' Federation Branch of the Communist Party of China and Tao Xingzhi, and the enthusiastic care of progressive people from all walks of life in Shanghai, Xin'an Tour Group was born gloriously in the years of national disaster.

On the anniversary of the 1911 Revolution in 1935, the "New Brigade" set off from Huai'an, and an oath ceremony was held before departure.Published the "Xin'an Tour Group Manifesto" and "Letter to Children All over the Country".In the "Letter to the Children of the World", it said: "Dear friends, we are siblings, we are brothers. Now the country is in trouble and the world is in trouble. We can only encourage and help each other to turn the tide of the world. We are all responsible. Ah!" In this way, with the lofty ambition to turn the tide of the world, they shouldered the expectations of the people and walked towards the battlefield of national liberation.

When the "New Brigade" set off from Huai'an, there were a total of 14 students. Through "traveling", they trekked through 19 provinces and cities across the country, traveling 45,000 miles, to carry out anti-Japanese and national salvation propaganda.After fourteen years and four months of fighting, he took part in the battle to liberate Huai'an and returned to Zhou Enlai's hometown. "Xinlv" is a seedling rooted in the soil of Zhou Enlai's hometown. It thrives under the cultivation of the party. Every flower and every fruit is full of Zhou Enlai's hard work.

Their propaganda activities and revolutionary perseverance have won widespread sympathy and assistance from the society.In the next three years, this small team with iron will, with a small amount of propaganda tools and living expenses donated by patriots from all walks of life, not only traveled all over Nanjing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces and cities, but also swung north to Suiyuan. The front line went deep into the anti-Japanese troops for propaganda performances. After that, they walked through the vast Inner Mongolia prairie and along the ancient Yellow River that nurtured the growth of the Chinese nation. "Party branch.In May 1938, they came to the office of the Eighth Route Army in Xi'an and met Lin Boqu.

Comrade Lin Boqu liked this group of children who grew up through the wind and rain very much.He understands their feelings.In the past few years, they have been eager to study and fight in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Anti-Japanese Democratic Base, and dedicate themselves to the realization of lofty ideals.However, according to the needs of the Anti-Japanese War at that time, he analyzed the struggle situation to the children, and according to the instructions of Comrade Zhou Enlai, he said to the comrades in charge of the "Xin Brigade" party branch: "Under the leadership of Comrade Wang Dazhi, the Xin'an Tour Group overcame the Kuomintang reactionaries. The anti-Japanese and national salvation movement was carried out in vast areas of the country, especially in the closed and backward areas of the Northwest. The popularization of anti-Japanese propaganda has had a huge social impact. This is a very favorable condition for you to continue to work in the future. Anti-Japanese propaganda in the Kuomintang area The task is still very heavy, and you are very much needed. This is a very important and glorious task. The Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region is an advanced anti-Japanese area in the country. It is led by the Communist Party and many advanced young people work there. So are you going to Wuhan? Go to Comrade Zhou Enlai and continue to work in the Kuomintang areas? Comrade Zhou Enlai asked me to tell you: You must learn the methods and methods of legal work under the situation of the united front, and continue the anti-Japanese propaganda work in the Kuomintang areas. You can use Yan'an as a You send some people to study in the secret rear of the Xinlv, and return to the regiment to work after they have learned it, so the whole regiment should not go to Yan'an."

The children were persuaded after listening to the analysis of the situation of the Anti-Japanese War.At that time, the anti-Japanese national united front initiated by the Communist Party of China had been formed. Comrade Zhou Enlai represented the Communist Party of China and participated in the leadership work of the Political Department of the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government at that time.How excited they were when they learned that they were going to work under the guidance of Comrade Zhou Enlai!Like children in their mother's arms, they headed straight to Wuhan. At the end of June 1938, the children of the "New Brigade" came to Wuhan.Zhou Enlai, Dong Biwu, Deng Yingchao and other comrades met them soon.Zhou Enlai shook their hands and said: "I am very happy that your anti-Japanese children's group has appeared in my hometown. I hope you will work hard." In July, Zhou Enlai listened to the report of the "New Brigade" and said kindly to them: " You must make full use of the social influence gained by the 'New Brigade', continue the anti-Japanese propaganda work in the Kuomintang areas, and mobilize more people to carry the Anti-Japanese War to the end! Your money must be paid by the Kuomintang, but the 'New Brigade' The independence of non-governmental organizations must also be upheld." Comrade Zhou Enlai's cordial reception made them jump with joy and added infinite strength.

In Wuhan at that time, due to the good work of the Anti-Japanese United Front, the political atmosphere was unprecedentedly active.Cultural activities and various propaganda work have greatly encouraged the people there, and the masses have mobilized.The people of the whole city fought hard under the slogan of "Defending Greater Wuhan".But behind the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, there is always a lingering specter that threatens the great cause of the whole nation to unite and resist Japan from time to time.This ghost did not let the Xin'an tour group go. "New Brigade" has always appeared as a spontaneous non-governmental anti-Japanese children's art group, but the Kuomintang authorities have always suspected that it has links with the Communist Party, so they do everything possible to eat it.Therefore, not long after the "New Brigade" arrived in Wuhan, the Political Department of the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government, headed by Chen Cheng, took advantage of the economic difficulties of the "New Brigade" and proposed to incorporate it into a subordinate organization of the Political Department, so as to benefit politically. , organizationally and economically.If it is not accepted, it must be disbanded. Under the guidance of Comrade Zhou Enlai, the "New Brigade" persisted as a non-governmental anti-Japanese organization, maintained independence, and launched a legal struggle against the reactionary Kuomintang authorities in order to ask for financial subsidies from the Nationalist government.One day, Chen Cheng went out in person. He said, "The Xin'an tour group was established for the purpose of the War of Resistance; now that the War of Resistance has already begun, there is no need for it to exist. It can be incorporated into the political work team..."

Comrade Zhou Enlai immediately said to Chen Cheng in an indisputable tone: "These children organized themselves long before the national war of resistance to publicize Mr. Sun Yat-sen's will. , the work is very successful, and they have a great influence at home and abroad. Everyone admires their patriotism. It is true that now that the War of Resistance is over, there are still many people who promote the Anti-Japanese War. What glory is there?!" Seeing that Chen Cheng was speechless, he continued: "The children of the 'New Brigade' don't want to go to the political work team, so why force them? In my opinion, they can be a special agent of the Political Department of the Military Commission. Is it not good for them to report to the Political Department on a regular basis?" With the support of Zhou Enlai, Chen Cheng's plot to annex the "New Brigade" was finally broken, and finally reached an agreement with the Kuomintang authorities. Agreement: The "New Brigade" is a special propaganda group of the Political Department of the Military Commission. The Political Department will distribute living expenses based on the establishment of 45 people, and will also distribute activity funds in accordance with the practice of general propaganda teams, which also serve as film screening teams.In this way, under the guidance of Comrade Zhou Enlai, the "New Brigade" not only solved the economic difficulties, but also won the right of independence.In Wuhan, the organization of the "New Brigade" has been developed, with more than 20 members in the group, and there are female members in the group. The children of "Xinlv" are active on the streets of Wuhan and on both sides of the river.Together with the children's theater troupe, they initiated the establishment of the "Wuhan Children's Group Weekly Symposium", participated in the promotion of anti-war donation activities, and mobilized children in Wuhan to participate in "writing 300,000 condolence letters" to condolences to the front soldiers defending Wuhan.

October 10, 1938, was the third anniversary of the founding of the "New Brigade".In the past three years, they have grown up in the battle, and the team has grown stronger.When Zhou Enlai heard that they were going to celebrate their festival, he said happily: "I will definitely come to your celebration." On the day before the meeting, Comrade Zhou Enlai had important matters to deal with, and he really couldn't get away, but he didn't want to make "new The children of the "Brigade" were disappointed, so they entrusted Comrade Deng Yingchao to visit the children and extend their holiday greetings to them.Deng Yingchao told the children the story of the Long March, and wrote a poem for the children, one of which said: "You have traveled more than 30,000 miles, and we have also traveled 25,000 miles!" The children saw Comrade Deng Yingchao, like seeing her long-lost mother, surrounded her, accepted her caress, and listened to her comfort.On this day, they were immersed in happiness; this day left an unforgettable impression on them.They lived up to the expectations of Comrade Zhou Enlai. In the battle to defend the Great Wuhan, they distributed leaflets, posted slogans, drew cartoons, and braved the enemy's artillery fire, and accomplished their tasks brilliantly.Due to the advance of the Japanese invaders, the civil and military officials of the Kuomintang retreated to the southwest.At such an urgent juncture, Comrade Zhou Enlai sat in Wuhan and persisted in the struggle.For the "New Brigade", he asked to leave a "New Brigade" Wuhan Work Team (later changed to the second regiment) to continue fighting in Wuhan, and arranged for the rest of the regiment to transfer to Changsha.The "New Brigade" team that remained in Wuhan continued to do propaganda work on the streets until two days before Wuhan was abandoned in November 1938, when they were ordered to withdraw to Changsha.

During the celebration of the third anniversary of the founding of the "New Brigade", Mr. Tao Xingzhi, who had just returned from abroad, presented an impromptu poem in praise of the revolutionary spirit of the "New Brigade".The poem reads: In his speech, Mr. Tao Xingzhi also encouraged the "Xinlv" children not only to learn the truth, but also to "ride on the back of the truth"! Since the fall of Wuhan, the anti-communist surrender activities of the Kuomintang reactionaries have become increasingly rampant, and the situation of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in the united war of resistance has begun to reverse.When Comrade Zhou Enlai analyzed the situation to the children of the "New Brigade", he said: Now some people don't want to fight against Japan, and they want to compromise; we will fight to the end.This "bottom" is to recover the three northeastern provinces and all lost land; to expel all the Japanese invaders from China, and to realize the complete independence and liberation of the Chinese nation.These words sounded the alarm to all members of the "New Brigade", and also enhanced their courage, strength and confidence in victory. In Changsha, they followed Comrade Zhou Enlai's instructions about going among the masses, and carried out a variety of propaganda activities: performing anti-Japanese programs on the streets; performing condolence performances for wounded soldiers in hospitals; teaching children to sing anti-Japanese songs in schools . The "new brigade" was soon celebrated by the masses, and everywhere they were welcomed, helped, and protected... Not long after, Chiang Kai-shek saw that the Japanese invading army coming south from Wuhan was approaching Changsha. He blatantly ignored the lives and property of hundreds of thousands of people in Changsha, and secretly ordered Changsha to be burned under the pretext of "scorched earth war of resistance", creating an unprecedented Changsha tragedy. During the fire in Changsha, Comrade Zhou Enlai and the comrades in the Changsha Communication Department of the Eighth Route Army were in an extremely dangerous situation. With the kind care of Comrade Zhou Enlai and the full assistance of the Communications Office, the "New Brigade" passed through Hengyang safely and finally withdrew to Guilin, Guangxi. It turned out that the local forces in Guangxi put forward the slogan of "Guangxi Autonomy" and allowed leftists to enter Guilin after the Anti-Japanese War began.For a time, Guilin became a place where progressive forces gathered in the rear. In view of this situation, Comrade Zhou Enlai instructed the "New Brigade" to move to Guilin, take advantage of the contradiction between Jiang and Guilin, carry out work in the cracks of their struggle, mobilize the masses, and unite in the war of resistance. The "New Brigade" arrived in Guilin in November 1938, and immediately launched a wide-ranging and varied anti-Japanese propaganda activity. At that time, Comrade Li Kenong was in charge of the Guilin Office of the Eighth Route Army.Li Kenong conveyed to the "New Brigade" Comrade Zhou Enlai's estimation of the development of the situation, and made corresponding work arrangements: we must be good at taking advantage of the contradiction between Jiang and Guangxi, seize the opportunity, expand the organization, and open up the situation; we must persist in independence, learn to fight legally, and fight among the masses. Take root in the middle and remain invincible. The children of the "New Brigade" carried out extensive anti-Japanese and national salvation propaganda on both sides of the Lijiang River, at the foot of Duxiu Peak, and in the Qixing Cave. Be strong.They also organized several work teams to carry out work in various aspects of the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers. The "Southwest Work Team" went to the front line in southern Guangxi, the "Friends of the Wounded Soldiers Team" went to the wounded soldiers' hospital of the Kuomintang army; the "Western Suburbs Work Team" , "Eastern Suburb Work Team" went to Guilin suburban villages, factories, and refugees to carry out propaganda and organizational work.They have won the respect, praise and help of the society with their steadfast devotion to the motherland, and they are protected by the masses everywhere. In April 1939, Comrade Zhou Enlai returned from his inspection tour in southern Anhui, passing through Guilin, and deliberately squeezed out time to visit the children of the "New Brigade". He came to Dongjiang Town Primary School where the "Xinlv" lived.He was wearing the military uniform with the rank of lieutenant general, and he looked radiant, and the two big eyes under the thick eyebrows radiated a majestic and kind light.When the children saw Vice Chairman Zhou coming, they all rushed out of the door happily to greet and pay tribute to him.Comrade Zhou Enlai took their hands, stroked their heads, asked questions about their problems, and asked about their health.Comrade Zhou Enlai went to their dormitory, looked at their internal affairs, listened to Wang Dazhi's report cordially, and asked them what difficulties they had. There are difficulties, and they are great.How much they wanted to expose and accuse the persecution of the reactionaries in front of their relatives!But can't.Because "accompanying" Vice Chairman Zhou was also a KMT agent.Wang Dazhi implicitly talked about the situation at that time and the brief situation of their work.Comrade Zhou Enlai smiled knowingly.He said frankly: "Okay! You have done a good job! You will do your job even better in the future. The people who demand the end of the War of Resistance will definitely support you!" To feed two people, more work is done and the impact is greater.The more people in society who sympathize with you, the more you will stand firm.You engage in a supply system and live a collective life, which is very good for cultivating everyone's collectivist thinking, but don't forget that you are working and living in the Kuomintang area, which is different from northern Shaanxi and the anti-Japanese base areas behind the enemy.Pay attention to adapting to the surrounding social environment, but also let the members understand and learn to handle life in society, handle the relationship with all aspects, and don't look special.You must pay attention to "socialization" so as to unite more people to fight against the reactionaries.Don't make your clothes disheveled and have long hair, which makes people think that you are a "leftist" progressive.You emphasize that it is good to live a collective life, but don't be so strict that you can't even spend a penny.It is necessary to enable the "Xinbrigade" children to learn the ability to arrange their own lives.You still need to be "childrenized", don't be young and mature, and you must give play to the characteristics and strengths of your children, so that you can work better.Your life is hard and simple, and you should also pay attention to the nutrition of the children’s meals, so that everyone can eat meat frequently. Now that your funds are settled, you can also eat some fruits and candies, and organize everyone to watch movies. Soviet movies and American movies are fine. Take a look, let everyone distinguish between good and bad, if you don't look, you won't be able to tell.It is necessary to organize children to learn cultural knowledge. If all the children in "Xinlv" can reach the high school level, it will not only help your work, but also their parents will be happy.While you are working hard, you must exercise your body well.Comrade Zhou Enlai's fatherly words are such a support, encouragement, and encouragement to the young soldiers of the "New Brigade"!fighting!fighting!Fight against all evil forces that stand in your way!The hearts of the children were beating violently. The children of "Xinlv" live in Guilin during this period of hardship, but they are also happy, meaningful and full of youthful vitality.As soldiers of the "New Brigade", they feel honored and proud.On the way to the "battlefield", they often sang "March of the New Brigade" and swaggered.The lyrics are: In May 1939, Comrade Zhou Enlai also received Cheng Changlin, Zhang Yitian and other comrades of the "New Brigade" who returned to the rear after studying in Yan'an in Xi'an.Zhou Enlai said to them earnestly: "The Xin'an tour group propagated the Anti-Japanese War and our party's ideas everywhere in the rear, organized and contacted a wide range of children and people from all walks of life. The work is very good. Many people support you and help you. Primary school students and middle school students are close to you, and even ordinary citizens, workers, and teaching staff dare to communicate with you. What is the reason? Because the "Xin Brigade" is a revolutionary group of young people. In the past, the "Xin Brigade" paid attention to using all social relations and paid attention to "social To prevent people from knowing that the "Xinbrigade" is led by the Communist Party, they are not afraid of the hardships of life, they are united within the group, and they work hard in study and work. With Mr. Tao Xingzhi's idea that "life is education, society is school", in the rear activities, so you have gained a lot of sympathy and friends. You have done things that many other national salvation groups cannot do. You drilled into the belly of the bull devil to make a revolution. So don’t be too exposed. Don’t be afraid that people will not know that you are a Communist Party. Don't be afraid that people don't know that you are from Yan'an, so that the "New Brigade" can do more work in the rear area, so that it can survive. You can still go to places where other anti-Japanese propaganda groups cannot exist. The victory of your work. You must tell the 'Xinlv' children, don't be a literati before you become a literati, first learn the temper of a literati: ignore your hair when it grows (you can cut each other's hair); Do not wash your clothes; you have to carry a Marxist-Leninist book with you when you walk. This way you will not be able to survive in the rear. You must talk about military discipline, don’t make it nondescript, and learn the tone of a literati at a young age. You must also tell the new Travelers, don’t be serious about everything mentally, and let people say that you are all “little old men” and “little masters”. This must be changed. You are teenagers, and you must maintain the characteristics of children. Yu can also play games, be lively and innocent, and you have to maintain it. It is right to think more about things when you are old-fashioned, but you still have to be innocent and 'naive' in your daily life style! Otherwise, how can you get close to many children in the society? What? How do you work and make friends among them?" In the winter of 1939, Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang's anti-communist surrender activities became more aggressive, and Jiang and Guangxi began to merge. The political situation in Guilin deteriorated day by day, and progressives began to be persecuted.It turned out that with the help of "Xinlv", many children's anti-Japanese propaganda organizations organized by progressive teachers and students in various elementary and middle schools in Guilin, as well as the "Guilin Children's Group Weekly Symposium", were forced to disband at this time. The work of the "New Brigade" was also monitored and made things difficult. Beginning in 1940, the Kuomintang reactionaries stopped the activity funds and living expenses of the "New Brigade" in an attempt to block their way of life. The "New Brigade" followed the party's instructions and reduced its personnel.With the support of Guilin's cultural circles and social progressives, they organized a rehearsal of the dance drama "Tiger Lord" to raise funds to restore Xin'an Primary School, the alma mater of the "New Brigade", as a second-line base for dealing with the KMT's political persecution.During the more than 20 days of the performance, there were no empty seats, and some people even came from Liuzhou and Hengyang to watch.The persecution by the Kuomintang reactionaries has once again failed. In the spring of 1941, the Kuomintang reactionaries created the "Southern Anhui Incident" that shocked the world.The political situation in Guilin suddenly changed. The whole city was filled with white terror. Progressives were forced to leave. Progressive cultural institutions such as Life Bookstore were closed one after another. The Guilin Office of the Eighth Route Army was forced to stop public activities before that. The "New Brigade" was originally a thorn in the eyes of the Kuomintang reactionaries, and they wanted to get rid of it for a long time, so it was naturally an important target for them to get rid of. The "New Brigade" was forced to stop all activities, and Wang Dazhi and others were blacklisted. At this time, Comrade Zhou Enlai conveyed instructions to the "New Brigade" through Li Kenong: The party decided that the new brigade would secretly pass through Hong Kong in batches and return to the liberated areas in northern Jiangsu, so that they could grow stronger on the vast land and welcome a bright future. From February 1941 to the end of August of this year, the soldiers of the "New Brigade" went through many twists and turns and overcame many difficulties, and finally arrived in batches at the headquarters of the New Fourth Army in northern Jiangsu. Comrades Liu Shaoqi and Chen Yi warmly welcomed the arrival of these soldiers and created unprecedentedly good working conditions for them.Since then, the "New Brigade" has devoted itself to a more magnificent struggle life, made many contributions to the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation, and trained a large number of party cadres. The Xin'an tour group, which grew up under the care of Comrade Zhou Enlai, also received the care of the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries such as Liu Shaoqi, Dong Biwu, Lin Boqu, and Chen Yi, and was especially praised by Comrade Mao Zedong later.At the end of 1945, all the comrades of the "New Brigade" decided to write a letter to Chairman Mao to report on the activities of the "New Brigade" since it arrived in northern Jiangsu.Comrade Deng Zihui took the letter to Yan'an, handed it to Chairman Mao face to face, and introduced the activities of the "New Brigade" to Chairman Mao.On May 20, 1946, Comrade Mao Zedong personally wrote an enthusiastic reply to the "New Brigade": This letter of reply is the highest praise for the fighters of the "New Brigade".Every soldier of the "New Brigade" engraved it deeply in his heart, and became the source of strength for "a group of little heroes" to gallop the battlefield of people's liberation and fight for the victory of democratic China. In November 1948, Comrade Zhou Enlai was on his way from Xibaipo, Pingshan County, to the Central Youth League School to give a report. He met Zuo Lin, the head of the Xin'an Tour Group, and greeted the soldiers of the "New Brigade" cordially through him.He said: "Xin'an tour group, we have known each other since we were in Wuhan. How are the 'Xin'an' comrades on the front line in East China? When you write, please send them my greetings for me. Victory is in sight. I hope they will work hard and continue Study hard and take on more tasks in the future.” Looking back on the 17 years of the "New Brigade" from 1935 to 1952, about 600 children from all over the country participated in it.Most of the members were only 14 or 15 years old at that time, and the youngest was only 8 years old.During the war years, some regiment members died on the battlefield, some died of illness due to the harsh environment, overwork, and lack of medical treatment. Twelve members gave their young lives for the revolution.After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the members of the "New Brigade" have grown into various talents, some have become famous dancers, famous drama actors, and some have become film directors, singers, poets, writers, reporters, art calligraphers, generals, Diplomats, senior engineers and, among them, a scientist were involved in the design of the satellite. The book "Who's Who in Contemporary China" records the deeds of several members of the "New Brigade", and some members of the "New Brigade" were cordially received by Premier Zhou Enlai after liberation.It can be seen that in the era of peace and construction, they are still a group of "heroes".They are inheriting the last wish of Comrade Zhou Enlai and playing their special role in the journey of the four socialist modernizations.Tong Xiaopeng, the former director of Premier Zhou Enlai’s Office, wrote an inscription for the “New Brigade” on the tenth anniversary of Zhou Enlai’s death: “A group of little heroes marched for 50,000 miles and became steel men. National honorary chairman Soong Ching Ling made such an inscription for the "History Exhibition of Xin'an Tour Group" organized by Xin'an Primary School in 1979: "Xin'an Tour Group used to travel all over the country, publicize the public, and organize children to contribute to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War and the struggle for democratic China. A certain contribution, its revolutionary spirit is exhibited in the form of historical exhibitions, and I hope young people learn this spirit and pass it on from generation to generation.” Comrade Hu Qiaomu’s inscription in 1985 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Xin’an Tour Group is: “ The glorious journey of the Xin'an tour group will always be a model for children across the country!" He called on children across the country to learn the patriotic spirit of "Xin'an" and "struggle for the survival of the nation"; The ambition of the great revolution; learn the tenacious fighting style of the "Xinlv" "not afraid of hardships, difficulties, and the ferocity of the enemy"; Moral, disciplined, and cultured newcomers will make greater contributions to the construction of the two civilizations. At present, the heroic deeds and revolutionary spirit of the "New Brigade" are going to the world. Let the author conclude with the inscription written by the German poet Berg in the "New Brigade" History Museum: "Thank you very much for enabling me to understand China's war of liberation. An interesting chapter that is well known to the outside world. These heroic and legendary stories of heroic sacrifices for the cause of liberation should be known to the world."