In 2018, Du Fuguo’s name spread all over the streets. This demining hero who stepped out from the sound of artillery fire touched the hearts of hundreds of millions of people.
In that year, Du Fuguo was awarded the honorary title. Du Fuguo looked solemn, raised his right arm, and performed a handless military salute with his empty sleeve.
At this moment, countless netizens burst into tears.
Two years have passed since this scene, and Du Fuguo's life has gradually returned to peace. Many people have questions, how did he live his life afterwards? How does the country place this brave and fearless demining hero?
"Those who work for the public must not be allowed to die suddenly in the wind and snow." It is with the belief that "no hero should be treated badly" that the country has always been very favorable to Du Fuguo's living conditions. Heart.
"You step back and let me come." As this sentence was widely reported by the media, Du Fuguo's deeds also spread throughout the streets. Countless netizens were moved by his indomitable spirit, and his deeds were highly valued by the country's top leaders.
A month later, Du Fuguo was awarded the first-class merit medal and certificate.
What is the concept of first-class merit? There is a popular saying among the people: "Three-class meritorious deeds are received standing, second-class meritorious deeds are received lying down, and first-class meritorious deeds are received by family members." This is not an exaggeration.
In the war years, getting first-class merit was basically an honor that had to be sacrificed in exchange for one's life. The conditions for first-class merit are still very strict, and one must make a very significant contribution to receive this award.
According to official information, awards can be given if soldiers discover and handle important situations in a timely manner during combat readiness duty, avoid heavy losses to the country, or ensure the completion of tasks.
In another case, if a soldier is able to make outstanding achievements for the benefit of the country and the people despite hardships and dangers when completing dangerous or special tasks, he can also be qualified for the award.
Among them, "larger contribution" will be awarded the third prize, "remarkable merit" will be awarded the second prize, and "outstanding merit" will be awarded the first prize.
According to these standards, let’s look back at Du Fuguo’s deeds. As a demining warrior, he not only discovered landmines in time during his daily duties, but also dealt with them in a timely manner without fear of danger, eliminating hidden dangers in the minefield and avoiding a major casualty incident.
For the peace of this land, he sacrificed his hands and eyes. Such a significant contribution deserves a first-class merit medal.
In addition to first-class merit, Du Fuguo has also been awarded various honorary titles. At the end of 2018, he was named the first Army "Four Haves" revolutionary soldier specimen of the new era. In 2019, he won the title of "Moving China 2018 Person of the Year". In May of the same year, he was awarded the honorary title of "Model of the Times" by the Central Propaganda Department. .
On Army Day, he was awarded the honorary title of "Heroic Demining Soldier". This year, Du Fuguo also became a national outstanding Communist Party member.
These titles are not empty names. Any honor can bring a person huge reputation, power and wealth. Winning first-class merit is an achievement that can be written into the hometown and county annals, which is extremely important. High spiritual rewards.
This is the grand treatment given to him by the country. With such success and fame, Du Fuguo's name seemed to be plated with gold. Some people couldn't help but ask him, what did he think in the face of such a huge honor?
Du Fuguo looked calm and replied: "In the face of honor, I only have pride, but not pride. I will continue to fight on the revolutionary road."
Except In addition to military merit assessment, the outside world is also very concerned about Du Fuguo's injury. After the explosion, Du Fuguo fell into a coma on the spot, and his bloody appearance made millions of netizens worried. The army has always paid great attention to his injury.
After the accident, his comrades quickly escorted him to the local County People's Hospital for rescue. Considering that Du Fuguo's injuries were too serious and the county hospital could not bear the treatment needs, the mine clearance brigade immediately applied for medical support for him.
The 59th Hospital of Guilin Joint Logistics Support Center received a request from the army and realized the seriousness of the matter. It did not dare to neglect and quickly organized a number of medical personnel from departments such as surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, burns and dermatology. Experts immediately formed a special rescue team and rushed towards the seriously injured Du Fuguo.
The rescue lasted for three hours, and Du Fuguo's vital signs finally stabilized. The expert team decided to send Du Fuguo to the 59th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army overnight for late-stage treatment so that he could survive the dangerous period of 24 to 48 hours after the explosion under better medical conditions.
When Du Fuguo arrived at the military hospital, it was already dawn. Experts who stayed up all night organized emergency consultations and tried their best to rescue Du Fuguo's injury.
Throughout the process, the army always strived for the best medical resources for Du Fuguo, which also allowed him to quickly pass the critical period and rescue his injuries in a timely manner. In the later period, the army also provided Du Fuguo with health services, rehabilitation treatment and special treatment.
Some people worry that Du Fuguo will have difficulty living after losing his hands and eyes. The army also took this into consideration. In addition to carrying out necessary injury repair work, it also specially invited Kunming psychological experts to help him. Provide psychological counseling.
However, Du Fuguo's strength exceeded everyone's expectations. The first words he said after waking up were, "Mom and Dad, I'm fine, don't worry." When he said this, there was obvious weakness in his voice, but it was quite steady and strong.
When Du Fuguo was told that his hands and eyes had been completely amputated, he fell silent. The psychiatrist prepared several psychological intervention plans and carefully squatted next to him to check his condition. Everyone held their breath, but Du Fuguo just said: "I understand, please don't worry and give me some time."
No one can rest assured. The troops fearfully asked the escorts to watch him all night, and relatives and comrades took turns to keep vigil, fearing that he would not be able to get over it. Surprisingly, Du Fuguo looked as usual the next day and even took the initiative to chat. From this day on, not only did he not become depressed, he also slowly began to exercise. His strength moved everyone.
Although the army arranged the best medical resources for him, the pain during the treatment was unavoidable.
The hospital provided him with functional rehabilitation and wound repair treatment. The attending doctor Chen Xuesong knew very well that the "phantom pain" of the wound during treatment was like a knife cutting flesh and was often the biggest source of pain for patients, but Du Fuguo remained silent and never complained of pain. Chen Xuesong couldn't help but sigh: "Du Fuguo is so strong!"
Du Fuguo, who has many honors and honors, is gradually getting better. And how he will live after returning to normal life also makes everyone worried.
Such a young and vigorous warrior lost his eyes and hands at the most youthful age. What will his future be like?
The country gave the answer: for disabled soldiers from level one to level four, the state will support them for life.
This is a provision written in black and white in the "Regulations on Pensions and Preferential Treatments for Military Personnel." In order to reward military personnel for their heroic sacrifice, the country has detailed administrative regulations on pensions and preferential treatment for military personnel, which is in line with Du Fuguo's situation.
Du Fuguo, who now holds the rank of sergeant, can receive a basic salary of 7,000 yuan per month. In addition, active-duty military personnel who become disabled in the line of duty can have their disability grade assessed. With their disabled military certificates, these military personnel can enjoy disability pensions.
As a sergeant, Du Fuguo can still be provided with lifelong support by the state even though he is no longer in the army. Regarding Du Fuguo's subsidy issue, the "Regulations" also have detailed answers.
According to the preferential care standards for disabled soldiers that the country has just raised in 2018, the pension for first-level war-disabled soldiers has been increased to 80,140 yuan per person per year. In other words, in terms of pension alone, Du Fuguo can enjoy an annual subsidy of 80,000 yuan. Moreover, this standard is not fixed, but will increase with the national economic development and price index.
It is easy for the public to confuse "pension" and "subsidy". In fact, they are two completely different concepts.
"Subsidy" itself is a kind of assistance, helping the recipients of special care to live. "Pension" refers to the state's compensation for the irreparable physical losses of disabled soldiers, that is, the compensation provided by the state, with the purpose of ensuring the basic life of the recipients of special care. Obviously, Du Fuguo received such a "compensation fee".
In addition to pensions, there are also nursing fees and medical expenses. According to regulations, disabled soldiers who are disabled in the line of duty can receive half of the average monthly salary of local employees as nursing expenses, and medical expenses will be specially managed by the social insurance agency in the medical insurance coordinating area where they are located.
In fact, our country’s protection measures for disabled soldiers are now sufficiently complete. Disabled military personnel can enjoy priority and preferential treatment when renting and buying houses. They can take buses and trams for free in daily life, and they can also enjoy a 50% discount on normal fares when buying tickets for travel.
In addition, Du Fuguo’s family will also enjoy certain preferential treatment, and his wife and parents will be properly accommodated by the state in their life and work.
For Du Fuguo, things are wonderful.
The country gave him preferential treatment, gave him wealth that could guarantee him a worry-free life for the rest of his life, gave him the best medical resources, and gave him countless honors.
The people loved him, passed down his deeds from generation to generation, looked at him with kindness and admiration, and called him a "hero", "model" and "role model".
However, he refused to rest on his merits and enjoy all this.
"Although I have lost my hands, I can still move forward with tenacity." Du Fuguo said.
While still in the hospital room, he began practicing his speaking skills. Telling the story of demining to more people is Du Fuguo's own way out.
With this goal in mind, he will make an additional plan in addition to the rehabilitation training set by the hospital to listen to the radio and practice writing. He asks his wife and comrades to read him news in the newspaper, and also deliberately Learn to sing songs.
Du Fuguo hopes that he can be equipped with a "smart hand" in the future, which will reduce a lot of inconvenience and allow him to "do more things and be a useful person." As long as you identify the path and follow it firmly, you will be able to achieve something one day. This has always been Du Fuguo's belief.
Let me come when you face danger. I will do the dirty work first. Follow me to open up the road. I will be there when you encounter difficulties. Until now, these twenty-eight words are still attributed to Du Fuguo. Original intention.
People called him a "hero", but he said: "The word hero contains too many connotations. For me, it is just a belief rooted in my heart."
He likes the military uniform he wears and the profession of a soldier. He always maintains the blood of a soldier. No matter how difficult it is, he will always keep moving forward.
Someone asked Du Fuguo what his plans were after his recovery. Du Fuguo did not look anxious, but said calmly: "Even if I lose my hands, I still have legs to continue running for my dreams; I still have ears to continue listening to the world. Although I have lost the light, my heart It’s full of sunshine, and my world is still colorful.”
In the past three years, Du Fuguo often gave lectures. He went to schools and military camps and not only talked about his experiences, but also shared his thoughts and insights with everyone. His story inspired many people. A college student who heard his speech signed up to join the army and now patrols the place where Du Fuguo fought every day.
One month after the accident in Du Fuguo, the government returned the safe land to the local people. That day, people planted a tea tree at the place where Du Fuguo was injured. The sapling was green and green, a sign of new life.