My hometown is surrounded by the majestic and undulating Great Wall to the north, the surging Luanhe River around me, and the tall and protruding General Tomb Ridge to the south.
The Luanhe River and the mountain peaks are inseparable. Since we were born here, we must devote ourselves to it wholeheartedly. I have already gotten to know the Luanhe River and General Tomb Ridge, but I still want to expand to the outside world to broaden my horizons and my mind.
To the east of the village, my village has a river bank of four or five miles. No matter which mountain or ditch, there is a sense of freshness to me. I have to spend more time than ordinary teenagers, I spent a lot of energy to understand and carefully record the magnificent scenery of my hometown.
After leaving the village, there is a wide field on the south bank of the river. This is the place where the production team works during the autumn harvest. In order to prevent the river water, a diversion dam was built from above. After passing the field, We arrived at "Daqiaogouzi", which is where the mountains and rivers of Jiangjun's Tomb Ridge, Laohu Pond, and Haijiagou gather, and then flow into the Luanhe River.
The exposed rocks on the south bank of the river washed by the river are so clean. Standing on the river bank and admiring the sparkling river water and the vastness and beauty of the mountains in the sun makes you feel happy!
Enter the mountain road from "Daqiaogouzi". Mountain roads were created by working people to transform nature. They are built along the mountains and are winding. There is a main road, and there are forks, named after mountains. There are "Dongjia Liang", "Xuewa Liang" and "Taoshugou" in the southeast; on the north side is the magical "Gugu Cave" by the Linluan River. "Xuewaliang" is a place where people rest when they go to the fields. The mountain ridge is clean and the scenery on all sides is beautiful. No matter how hard or tired you are, if you rest here for a while and smoke a cigarette, your mood will immediately feel much more relaxed.
Further to the east is the wide "Dayu ditch". There are several families living here. Their houses are built against the mountains, surrounded by wasteland and cultivated land, and they live a life like a paradise. To the east is "Qiao Yuling" running from north to south along the river bank; to the south is the second highest mountain after Jiangjun Tomb Ridge, where Shougang digs and mines; to the west is the southern glass of Jiangjun Tomb Ridge - Dayang Slope; to the north is the water outlet - - "Dayu Terrace". Surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side, it’s like a cornucopia. No wonder the Liu Family Tombs, Fan Family Tombs, etc. are all here. It turns out that this is a geomantic treasure land!
I read in the annals of Qian'an County that "Dayu controlled the floods" in Qian'an. I remembered that "Dayu Terrace" was only two or three miles away from Guikou. Guikou is indeed a man-made diversion of the Luanhe River. This is an ancient legend and needs to be verified, but the place name "Dayutai" has been passed down to this day. During the collective period, the land was managed by our production team.
Oil fields were discovered in Daqing, coal fields were discovered in Datong, but iron ore was discovered in the mountainous area of ??my hometown! It is a huge wealth for the country, and it is great news for my villagers. From now on, young people of working age must become workers. After "the working class leads everything", young people must be the masters of the country!
During the land acquisition for national construction, the people of "Dayugou" left their former residences and moved to our village to live together. The population was dispersed into eight production teams. As a result, the ninth team was on the brigade's roll call disappear. All young people of working age in "Dayugou" became workers, and those who were not workers also received special treatment.
Since I started mining, my teenage life has taken on a different kind of environment. At first we went to the mountains to collect tree branches, and we went to the old house site to collect firewood and roots. After the mine was put into operation, we went to the mountains to collect chopped firewood. I like to watch the workers repairing the railway; I like to watch the drilling machines drilling holes; I like to watch the electric motors going up the mountain. The construction site was in full swing, and the surrounding scenery was beautiful. After playing in the mountains for a long time, I carried Xiaolou chopping firewood home at noon. My parents liked it very much, and of course I was in a happy mood.
In the days to come, if I had nothing to do, I would go around the mountain to play, or pick up firewood, or pick up the skins thrown by the exploration team, but I didn’t dare to pick up anything useful. At noon, the workers would go to eat, and do all kinds of things. The tools are placed on the mountain. People around the mountain dare not have selfish thoughts. The stability at the beginning of the mining operation is rare in Chinese history!
Employees from all over the country have invested in the construction of Shougang. A family home for employees has been built next to the mining area. Rows of houses are built along the mountains. There are dedicated personnel responsible for the welfare of employees. How I envy this harmonious and happy life. I think I will also be a member of this big family in the future!
When I was not at school, I would get up early and ask my friends to pick up coal cores in the family area. Sometimes I would pick up boiler ashes for others, and sometimes I would pick up furnace ashes for the crane driver. The hot ashes fell to the ground with a "pop" and kicked up dust that hit your face. You had to turn your back to avoid it.
Some workers passed by with their noses covered, and then turned around and complained: "What are you doing!" The complaint of the big brother of the worker hurt my self-esteem. I turned away from the dust and said contemptuously: "Why are you so stinky!"
Alas, no matter how others look down on you, you must never look down on yourself. The contempt of others is the motivation to change your destiny. I will not always pick up coal cores. This is the process of hard life. The pain was not very painful for me, because all the happiness was in that small basket of coal cores. It was my wish at the time to make a small contribution to the family within my ability.
I like the grand construction scene of the mine, the Luanhe River and the vast blue sky. I will grow up, and I will definitely become a member of national construction. The tomorrow I imagine will be better and more brilliant!
If you hope to be rooted in the soil, you will not be afraid of any storm; if you hope to be in your heart, you will not be afraid of any suffering.
Hope is the source of motivation. Spring, summer, autumn and winter have their own advantages. Keep your feet on the ground and pay attention to every day. Seeing the hope of the future makes me happy now, and I don’t want my parents to be cold in the winter because I am collecting firewood; I don’t want my parents to be too tired and difficult because I am growing up.
Because I was full of hope, I was not afraid of getting dirty and tired. I picked up coal cores with my friends and returned home with a full load, which was very happy. After coming down from the mountain, covered with sweat, I placed the small basket on the ice, pushed the small basket hard, and rushed out all the way. Facing the cold wind of winter and looking at the rising sun, I slid and held my head high. Go forward and let the world look at this young man with hope!