Chapter 12 Women Director
After the two articles were published, Xie Yun registered with the brigade committee. In particular, the women's director, Yan Guixiang, even visited Xie Yun to chat and thank her for her support of women's work.
Now every brigade has a women's director, but there is no fixed rule as to what specific work they do. In many brigades, the women's directors are just in name only and do very little actual work.
But Yan Guixiang was a deeply conscientious and responsible person. She organized labor competitions for women, demonstrating their value and contributions to society, and mediated family conflicts. If a woman suffered unfair treatment and reported it to her, she would definitely intervene. Furthermore, she was fearless and would not try to cover up a situation for the sake of so-called collective honor. She was a deeply respectable person.
Yan Guixiang is also an important factor in Zhang Ruifeng's ability to live a stable life with her two children.
Therefore, Xie Yun wrote an article praising the women's work in Liushutun, and there was also a lot of praise for Yan Guixiang between the lines.
Yan Guixiang saw through it and went to thank him. Not only because Xie Yun praised her, but also because she could see her attitude from Xie Yun's words and knew that her education was not in vain. She was a true woman of the new era and a force that she could unite in her work on women's issues.
Xie Yun said: "I am also a working woman. I know how much effort we women have put in to hold up half the sky. Not to mention those far away, just take my mother as an example. She single-handedly supported the family and raised me and my brother. This is very telling. We women are very powerful."
Yan Guixiang said, "You're right. The old concept held that a family couldn't survive without a man, but facts have proven that a family can survive without a man, but it truly can't survive without a woman. In the old society, widowers who lost their wives basically never remarried, but many widows who lost their husbands did not remarry. Even in the cannibalistic old society, facing the siege from clans and society, it was not uncommon for widows to raise children and cultivate them into successful people. This certainly reflects the oppression of women in the old society, but it also indirectly demonstrates the capabilities of women. Not to mention our new society. The power of us women will only grow greater."
Xie Yun smiled and said, "Women have suffered oppression for so many years, and our self-confidence has been shattered. The new society is indeed good. At least it has positively affirmed the role of women and allowed us to leave home and support ourselves through work, even without relying on anyone. However, many old ideas still exist in rural areas. Director Yan, you have a long way to go to improve the self-confidence of women."
Even though they hold up half the sky, women are still disadvantaged at home and unconsciously feel inferior to others.
Yan Guixiang understood Xie Yun's intention and invited him, "After the autumn harvest is completely over, let's hold a few women's conferences to talk to everyone about the new society's attitude towards women's work. We can praise everyone and let them know how capable they are and have a clear understanding of their own abilities and contributions."
She invited Xie Yun: "Will you come and join us then?"
Xie Yun agreed readily.
Not only can she participate, but she can also help draw a propaganda poster. The phrase "Women hold up half the sky" was said by the leader. These days, nothing can be more effective than his words.
Yan Guixiang chatted with Zhang Ruifeng for a few more words, praising her for raising two good children and saying that she had hope for the future. Zhang Ruifeng nodded repeatedly. Everyone loves to hear good words, especially when they come from Director Yan, who has helped her a lot. Moreover, she praised her daughter and son.
So, she also praised sincerely: "Guixiang, our brigade can't do without you. Especially us women who need help, thanks to you, we can live with dignity. If you ask me, Liushu Village is too unfair to you. You should go to the commune, go to the county, and lead more women."
Yan Guixiang laughed heartily: "Sister Zhang, you are really good at talking. No wonder you can teach your children so well. Your good days are still ahead."
The two of them complimented each other a few more times.
Xie Yun asked her, "When does this year's militia training begin?"
Yan Guixiang smiled and said, "Why, do you want to join the militia?"
Xie Yun nodded. "Yes. I want to improve my physique and perseverance so that I can better contribute to the country."
Yan Guixiang thought for a moment and said, "The specific date hasn't been decided yet. It should be shortly after the autumn harvest. Someone from the county armed forces will be sent down to lead the militia training. I'll put your name up first, and I'll let you know when it's decided. We don't have many female militia members in our brigade, so you should be training with people from other brigades."
"clear."
Xie Yun was aware of this.
Militiamen, that is, ordinary members, work during normal times and train in their spare time.
Now is the time for everyone to become a soldier.
The training content is very rich, including formations, lying down, crawling and charging, as well as long-distance running, throwing bombs, bayonet fighting, attacking tanks and shooting.
Female militia members in a certain county are undergoing blindfolded training in disassembling and assembling a Type 56 semi-automatic rifle. They need to master firearms knowledge and principles.
Xie Yun didn't want to join the army, but she still wanted to take this opportunity to train herself.
I took this opportunity to talk to Yan Guixiang and finalize this matter.
After Yan Guixiang left, Zhang Ruifeng asked her, "Why did you think of participating in militia training? Didn't you skip it for the past two years? The training is very tough, and you just finished the autumn harvest."
Xie Yun took her arm and said, "I used to practice in school, but I wasn't used to it during the past two years of farm work, so I put it aside. Now that I'm used to it, I still have to focus on strengthening my body. I don't want to get hurt in a fight in the future."
Zhang Ruifeng laughed and said, "If you get married in the future and need to fight your husband to decide the outcome, then there's no point in living like this."
Xie Yun laughed, "That's true. But it's always better to be more powerful."
She added sternly, "Mom, I don't want to get married for the time being. No matter who proposes, don't agree. You absolutely must not agree. Even if I want to get married, I'll find someone myself. And I'll wait a few years before deciding."
She was only 18 this year, and even in 1977, nine years later, she would only be 27. If she wanted to get married, it wouldn't be too late then.
She lived for nearly 33 years in her previous life and never got married.
Seeing her daughter's seriousness, Zhang Ruifeng agreed without hesitation. If she doesn't want to marry, then she doesn't. She's only 18, so it's okay to wait a few years.
"My mom is the best. She's the best mom in the world."
Zhang Ruifeng laughed particularly happily.
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