I am the narrator of Song of Sorrow for the Guizhou Army. Let me take you into our story. In this novel, I will take you back to an age ravaged by war, where you can witness the glory and suffering of our Guizhou Army.
Our story takes place during the War of Resistance Against Japan. Guizhou is a land of high mountains and long rivers, and we, the soldiers of the Guizhou Army, wear straw sandals and carry crude weapons as we shoulder the duty of defending our homes and country. We must face not only the Japanese army’s fierce bombardment, but also the torment of hunger and disease. Every day tests our will to survive.
In this story, you will see us struggle through the mud and hold our ground under shellfire. You will feel our fear and despair, but our courage and spirit of sacrifice will move you. Many of us fell, but our names and stories will be etched forever in the river of history.
Song of Sorrow for the Guizhou Army is not only a record of that period of history, but also a tribute to ordinary soldiers like us. We may not have left behind famous names, but our flesh and blood forged the backbone of our nation. This is our story, our song of sorrow, and our immortal legend.
