The east is about to dawn, and the morning breeze brushes over the hills. Starting from the downtown area of Ruijin, the reporter took a bus to Yeping Huawu Village located deep in the mountains to admire the famous 17 "faith trees". On the eve of the Long March of the Central Red Army 90 years ago, 17 young people who had just joined the Red Army planted 17 pine trees here with the belief that "green pine trees are always there, and the revolution will surely win". At the same time, they agreed that they would go home together after the revolution was successful; If someone sacrifices, the living must take care of their fallen comrades' parents and these trees. Qingsong is still there, but I haven't seen my son return. The once small saplings have long been towering, but none of these 17 young people have been able to come back. Later, the villagers of Huawu Village engraved the names of the martyrs on wooden plaques and hung them prominently on tree trunks. From then on, this forest was called the "Martyrs' Forest" by the villagers. The villagers said that the 17 brave warriors have been walking with the party, turning into 17 "faith trees". We must protect this forest well. These 17 'faith trees' bear witness to the infinite loyalty of Red Army soldiers who have always followed the Party and shed the last drop of blood for the Soviet Union. They reflect the unwavering loyalty of Red Army soldiers to their ideals and beliefs During the visit, the reporter saw that Zhang Qinglu, a third level sergeant of a certain brigade and company of the Southern Theater Command Air Force, stood in front of a tree and was telling the story of the "belief tree" to all the officers and soldiers of the company through a video link. He said, why are the 17 Red Army soldiers so determined to follow the party? President Xi Jinping's important speech provided the answer: In the Central Soviet Area and during the Long March, the Party and the Red Army relied on firm ideals and beliefs, as well as strong revolutionary will, to rise from adversity time and time again, becoming more courageous and ultimately achieving victory, creating incredible miracles. Soldiers, officers, and people from all walks of life often come to the 'Martyrs' Forest' to pay tribute to the martyrs Huasheng, a descendant of martyrs who has been voluntarily explaining to tourists for more than ten years, told reporters that these 17 trees have already become a vivid interpretation of ideals and beliefs. For decades, every Qingming Festival, this place has held activities to worship martyrs; During the new school season, freshmen come here to teach their first lesson; New recruits, militia members, and veterans all came to "report" to 17 martyrs... In early September of this year, 140 scheduled new recruits from Ruijin City came to Huawu Village for pre service education, planting a "belief tree" for each person. Standing between the pine trees and the seedlings, the reporter felt as if time was intersecting and colliding here. 90 years ago, 17 young people planted trees and began the Long March; Today, young people of the new era also embark on the journey of joining the army and serving the country from here. People who plant trees plant faith; The person who guards the tree is guarding the inheritance. Zhang Qinglu felt this even more deeply: "My home is on the side of Hongdu Avenue in Ruijin City. Since I was young, I have noticed that there is an endless stream of people coming to the Ruijin Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall to pay their respects." Before the start of the Long March in 1934, Ruijin was the birthplace of the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic and also the headquarters of the Party Central Committee during the Central Soviet Area period. The enthusiasm of the masses to support the revolution and participate in the Red Army was high. "Mothers send their children, wives send their sons, and everyone rushes to the battlefield," and there was a saying in the local area that "every family has a Red Army. Growing up listening to these stories, Zhang Qinglu felt proud to have been born in the red capital of Ruijin. Especially after joining the army, he gained a deeper understanding of the spirit of the Long March. Every time he goes home from vacation, he pays tribute to the martyrs. This time, he found the names of these 17 martyrs in the Martyrs' Register at the Ruijin Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall. At that moment, he felt a surge of passion in his heart: "The martyrs have demonstrated their original intention through practical actions: to resolutely follow the Party, not afraid of sacrifice, and fight bravely!" "This is the starting point of the Red Seventh Army Corps' northward resistance against Japan back then." The reporter followed Zhang Qinglu to Yeping Red Army Square and saw the former site of the parade platform, lush with trees and surrounded by red flags. On July 6, 1934, officers and soldiers of the Red Seventh Army set out from here, holding high the banner of the advance team for the northward resistance against Japan and playing the prelude to the Long March. More than three months later, the Fifth Order of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission was issued from Ruijin, and 86000 Red Army soldiers set out from the Central Soviet Area to embark on a rare journey of thousands of miles in human history, fearlessly facing difficulties, dangers, and bloodshed. When the Long March departed, the Red Army soldiers did not know where to go, let alone where the mountains were long, the water was long, the passes were numerous, and the thorns were everywhere. However, they did not hesitate. The person in front has fallen, while the person behind continues on their journey Listening to Zhang Qinglu's explanation through a video, many young soldiers who had just enlisted thousands of miles away couldn't help but ask: What makes Red Army soldiers follow the red flag without regret even if they die? What makes them more determined to move forward in the face of adversity? To achieve communism For the Soviet New China! "Zhang Qinglu aimed his phone camera at the slogans on the scene, telling everyone: firmly believe that he is fighting for a just cause, and firmly believe that he is worthy of shedding blood and sacrificing for such a cause - this is the answer of revolutionary predecessors. The victory of the Long March is the fruit of the lofty ideals and firm beliefs of the Communist Party members. Although times and conditions have changed, our ideals and beliefs have not changed Zhang Qinglu told reporters that in recent years, all officers and soldiers of the brigade have always remembered President Xi Jinping's important instructions of "remembering the great achievements of the Red Army and promoting the spirit of the Great Long March", focused on the mission and tasks they undertake, and carried out technological innovations in preparation for war. The many innovative achievements they have made have been applied to combat training practice, completed various training tasks with high standards, and have achieved excellent results in international military competitions multiple times. Everything moving forward must not forget the path we have walked; No matter how far we go, no matter how glorious the future may be, we cannot forget the past we have walked through, nor can we forget why we set off The reporter saw through the video that during the discussion and exchange, many officers and soldiers expressed that they should not forget their original intention, keep in mind their mission, promote the spirit of the great Long March, and create new achievements in the new journey of building a strong military. (New Society)