Zhu Xueshan is making a video connection with the descendants of his comrade Ye Bowen. Photo provided by the interviewee “My name is Zhu Xueshan. When I joined the army at the age of 16, I followed a fighting hero, Ye Bowen from Nantong Rugao, an anti-Japanese hero of the local armed forces. He cared about me very much, taught me how to shoot, and taught me a lot. Military knowledge. He is tall, strong, and a sharpshooter. If he dies, and I hope to find his tombstone, I will definitely go to worship in person.” Recently, a video of a 93-year-old Jiangsu veteran looking for his comrades in arms has attracted social attention. . On the eve of Qingming Festival, the old man Zhu Xueshan got his wish. On April 2, through a video connection, he “cloud worship” the comrade who had passed away for many years, and also saw Ye Bowen’s descendants. The 90-year-old soldier looked for his comrade-in-arms, “Ye Bowen and I are old comrades-in-arms who depend on each other. I was young when I joined the revolution, and he taught me from the first shot. Later, because of the troop transfer, we lost contact.” Zhu Xueshan said , with tears in his eyes. Zhu Xueshan was born in 1930, his ancestral home is Haian, Nantong. He participated in the revolution at the age of 15 and joined the army the following year. In 1955, he was awarded the Liberation Medal, and in 1988, he was awarded the Independent Merit Medal. He has been living in Suzhou since his retirement. “The old man is very old, and his comrade-in-arms who never forgets is Ye Bowen, who once gave him guidance and help on the revolutionary road. We will try our best to fulfill his wish.” Chen Zhi, acting director of the Suzhou Fourth Rest Center of the Jiangsu Military Region, introduced, Mr. Zhu has actively used his residual energy for many years, often telling revolutionary stories for the government, schools and enterprises. In 2020, after the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, 10,000 yuan was donated through the organization to support the fight against the epidemic. After the video went online, someone in Rugao across the river noticed it. “After we saw the video, we immediately searched for the files and materials, and finally found out that he was there, but Ye Bowen died of illness as early as the 1980s.” Rugao Veterans Affairs Bureau’s ideological and political care and praise section chief Sha Shengjie It is said that Ye Bowen was originally from Xiabao Township, Rugao, and this place has now been merged into the current Moanjing Town. “Let me salute him,” Zhu Xueshan said. Ye Bowen was a key member of the local armed forces in Rugao at that time. “He was the captain of the militia at that time, a sharpshooter who could hit the Japanese devils with accuracy. I later left with the army. After arriving in Rugao, Ye Bowen continued to stay in the locality to carry out guerrilla warfare.” “He and I are both teachers and friends, and our friendship is very deep.” There was no news at that time, and time has passed 76 years, but Zhu Xueshan has always remembered Ye Bowen in his heart. “If he’s gone, I’d also like to worship him at his tomb. Besides, I don’t know if I can find his descendants, and I want to meet them too.” On April 2, a piece of good news came. “With the help of relevant departments and netizens in Rugao City, Ye Bowen’s descendants were found, and his cemetery was also found. Zhu Laoji wanted to go to Rugao, but was temporarily stranded due to epidemic prevention and control reasons. An old dream.” Chen Zhi said. When the video was connected, Zhu Xueshan specially put on the old military uniform. “I see you!” He talked to Ye Bowen’s grandson Chen Shuhua through a video, and said the name “Ye Bowen”, “Let me salute him!” The 68-year-old Chen Shuhua introduced that his grandfather Ye Bowen was born in 1908. Died of myocardial infarction in 1980. “Grandpa also told us that he participated in the revolution and beat the devils when he was alive, but he didn’t mention much. This visit by Mr. Zhu has deepened my understanding and admiration for my grandfather.” Sha Shengjie said that the next step, The local area will collect and excavate Ye Bowen’s revolutionary experience from various sources.