##探访云南畹町“老兵村”：先辈远征抗战，后辈守护边疆
云南省瑞丽市畹町镇新合村，坐落于中缅边境，一条蜿蜒的界河将两国分隔。这里被称为“老兵村”，村民大多是中国远征军的后代，他们的父辈曾远征出国抗战，如今，后辈们接续守护着这片边疆。
79年前，中国远征军收复畹町后，不少老兵滞留于此，在新合村所在地解甲归田、成家立业。如今，村里的远征军老兵已逝去，仅留下几位遗孀和他们的后代。
老界务员李洪刚是村里的一位典型代表。1972年，他在试验农业机械时不幸受伤导致右臂截肢。父亲的一段话激励他成为一名界务员，守护着这条曾被战火洗礼的界河。“那会，我觉得天都要塌了。有天傍晚，走在河边，父亲告诉我：这条河的宁静是他的战友们用鲜血换来的。希望我能振作起来，接替他们守护这里的安宁……”
李洪刚的父亲李旺，就是当年远征军的一名老兵。他和其他老兵们，在战火纷飞的年代，为了保家卫国，远赴异国他乡，浴血奋战。如今，他们虽然已离我们远去，但他们的精神却永远留在了这片土地上，激励着后辈们继续守护边疆，建设家园。
新合村的村史馆，记录着老兵们从战火纷飞到安居乐业的历程。为了生活，老兵们最初靠搬运进出口物资谋生，后来，他们在政府的号召下开荒生产自救，最终发展成一个村庄。如今，新合村已发展成为一个拥有267户、1005人的大村，拥有石斛种植、香料种植、养殖、运输、旅游、餐饮、民宿等多样产业，村美民富、邻里和谐，呈现出一片繁荣富强的景象。
李洪刚守护着中缅界河和界桩已有50余年。尽管年逾古稀，他仍定期为他的界碑“老朋友”描红，并向游客讲述父辈的故事。“没有父辈们的流血牺牲，就没有我们现在的幸福生活。”李洪刚说，只要还能走动，他将继续守护中缅界河，继续讲述历史、传承父辈精神。
在李洪刚身后文化墙上的“老兵村简介”中，写着这样的结语：“历史渐行渐远的背影里，烽火狼烟早已缥缈。在和平的阳光下，我们缅怀脚下的这块土地曾发生过的血战，也奋力书写新时代畹町新篇章”，及“和平”“团结”两组大字。
新合村的故事，是中华民族团结奋斗、守望相助的缩影。老兵们用生命和鲜血守护了和平，他们的后代们则用勤劳和智慧建设着家园。他们共同书写着中华民族伟大复兴的壮丽篇章。
英语如下：
##Yunnan’s “Old Soldier Village” in Wanting: A TimelessWatch
**Keywords:** Old Soldier Village, Anti-Japanese War, Border Defense
## Visiting Yunnan’s “Old Soldier Village” in Wanting: Ancestors Fought in the War, Descendants Guard the Frontier
Xinhe Villagein Wanting Town, Ruili City, Yunnan Province, sits on the China-Myanmar border, with a winding boundary river separating the two countries. Known asthe “Old Soldier Village,” most of the villagers are descendants of the Chinese Expeditionary Force. Their forefathers fought in the war against Japan, and now, their descendants continue to guard this borderland.
79 years ago, after theChinese Expeditionary Force recaptured Wanting, many veterans stayed behind, settling down and starting families in the area that is now Xinhe Village. Today, the veterans of the Expeditionary Force in the village have all passed away, leaving behindonly a few widows and their descendants.
Li Honggang, an old border guard, is a typical example. In 1972, he was injured while experimenting with agricultural machinery, resulting in the amputation of his right arm. His father’s words inspired him to become a border guard, protecting the riverthat was once ravaged by war. “At that time, I felt like the sky was falling. One evening, walking by the river, my father told me: the peace of this river was bought with the blood of his comrades. He hoped I could pull myself together and take over their duty to guard the peace here…”
Li Honggang’s father, Li Wang, was a veteran of the Expeditionary Force. He and his fellow soldiers, in the midst of war, fought bravely for their country, venturing into foreign lands. Although they have left us, their spirit remains in this land, inspiring their descendants to continue guarding thefrontier and building their homeland.
The village history museum in Xinhe Village records the journey of the veterans from the battlefield to their settled lives. To make a living, the veterans initially relied on transporting import and export goods. Later, at the government’s call, they reclaimed land for self-sufficiency, eventually developinginto a village. Today, Xinhe Village has grown into a large village with 267 households and 1,005 people. It boasts diverse industries including Dendrobium cultivation, spice planting, animal husbandry, transportation, tourism, catering, and homestays. The village is beautiful and prosperous,with harmonious neighbors, presenting a scene of prosperity and strength.
Li Honggang has been guarding the China-Myanmar border river and boundary markers for over 50 years. Despite being over 70, he still regularly repaints his “old friend,” the boundary marker, and shares stories of his father with tourists. “Without the sacrifices of our forefathers, we wouldn’t have the happy lives we have today,” Li Honggang said. As long as he can walk, he will continue to guard the China-Myanmar border river, continue to tell the story of history, and carry on the spirit of his forefathers.
Onthe cultural wall behind Li Honggang, the “Old Soldier Village Introduction” concludes with these words: “In the fading memories of history, the smoke and fire of war have long dissipated. Under the peaceful sun, we remember the bloody battles that took place on this land, and we strive to write a new chapter forWanting in the new era,” along with the two large characters “Peace” and “Unity.”
The story of Xinhe Village is a microcosm of the unity, struggle, and mutual support of the Chinese nation. The veterans guarded peace with their lives and blood, and their descendants are building their homeland with theirhard work and wisdom. Together, they are writing the magnificent chapter of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2024/08-21/10272166.shtml
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