Today's heroes are here, showing the style of the times.

Throughout the ages, heroes have either been brave men who "don't laugh while lying drunk on the battlefield, how many people have fought in ancient times", or wise men who "died before leaving the battlefield, often making heroes burst into tears". Very few people become famous because of their artistic talents.

The hero of Qing history.

Last year, Du Fuguo's sentence "You stand back and let me come" brought tears to the eyes of countless Chinese people. But today the protagonist of the story uses his own way to bring bursts of laughter to the boring military camp life. He is

The green flower in the army - Zeng Dehong (hereinafter referred to as "Xiao Zeng").

Perhaps his other identity is more familiar - the creator of the songs "My Old Squad Leader" and "Green Flower in the Army".

Like many musicians who have shown extraordinary musical talent at a young age, Xiao Zeng learned the violin since he was a child and showed his extraordinary talent. He already played the violin fluently in middle school.

It can be said that this was the beginning of Xiao Zeng's music career, and it also laid a good professional foundation for him to become a "military camp singer" in the future.

In order to realize his musical dream, Xiao Zeng decided to apply for the "Music Department of Jiangxi Normal University" after the college entrance examination. Unfortunately, things didn't work out, and Xiao Zeng embarked on a completely different path than he had imagined - joining the army.

"At the age of eighteen, I joined the army. The red collar flower reflected my blossoming years. Although I did not wear the university badge, I shouted long live for my choice... I have the history of being a soldier in my life.

, I will never regret it in my life.”

Just as Xiao Zeng sang in the song "History of Soldiering", entering the military camp became the most important and correct choice in his life.

In March 1989, Xiao Zeng officially joined the army. Accompanying him was his beloved guitar. This guitar provided Xiao Zeng with a steady stream of creative inspiration for countless days and nights.

Became his true musical companion.

When Xiao Zeng served in the Nanjing Military Region and the Fujian Army Flag, he received encouragement from his instructors and company commanders, which also provided him with opportunities to display his talents. In the teaching team, Xiao Zeng served as the new training squad leader and singer teacher for three years.

Like many recruits who first entered the military camp, Xiao Zeng was often immersed in longing for his hometown. He felt that singing the songs of his predecessors could no longer express his feelings. Therefore, this soldier who had dreamed of music since he was a child left.

on his creative path.

In such a state, Xiao Zeng tried to write "Recruit Homesick": "When you come to the company all the way, you feel a little new and a little strange. Without the nagging of your parents around you, when you are alone

You will also stare at the sky in a daze, are you a little homesick?" This is the voice of countless recruits.

Most of Xiao Zeng's songs have a strong ability to evoke emotions, which is inseparable from his experience in the military camp. Military life not only provided a source of inspiration for his creations, but also enriched Xiao Zeng's life.

creative material.

From Green Flower in the Army to Ivy in the Army, most of Xiao Zeng's songs were popular in the military camps, but what really made him famous was the song "My Old Squad Leader" that was sung all over the country.

This song can be regarded as Xiao Zeng's pinnacle work, or as a work of accumulation.

Everyone who has served as a soldier has an image of an old squad leader in their heart. They are often strict and serious, but they are also caring for their soldiers.

"My old squad leader, how are you doing now...".

A greeting evokes the thoughts of countless soldiers, the end of the world is at this moment.

The former singer-songwriter grew up to be a popular singer-songwriter all over the country. For the first time, military camp ballads entered the public eye as an independent song type.

Anyone who has ever served in the military will know how to sing songs such as "Green Flowers in the Army" and "Brotherhood of Love". Even if you have never heard of his name, you must have heard his songs. Xiao Zeng's songs have become the most popular songs in the military camp.

indispensable element.

After "Don't Forget Your Original Intention" became popular, Xiao Zeng did not get lost in fame and fortune, but only by staying true to his original intention can he persevere.

Over the years, Xiao Zeng has traveled around the country, performing charity performances in military camps in various places regardless of pay. His footprints have spread all over the country, from the Nansha Islands in the south to the Qinghai-Tibet Military Station in the west.

During the May 12 Wenchuan Earthquake in Sichuan in 2008, Xiao Zeng organized a "veteran commando team" composed of veterans at his own expense to contribute to earthquake relief. His singing brought post-traumatic comfort to the people in the disaster area.

Because of Xiao Zeng's outstanding performance in earthquake relief, he has received cordial condolences from national leaders and leaders of the Military Commission many times. He was also awarded the "United Nations Human Peace Messenger Award" by Mr. Yu Hairuo, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Peace Foundation China.

Under the pressure of life, we are unable to let go of romance. Xiao Zeng's singing seems to be praising the beauty of military life that we have never noticed. The power of art is fully revealed at this time.

From "Xiao Zeng" to Senior Colonel On April 12, 2019, the Army of the Western Theater Command held a rank promotion ceremony, and Xiao Zeng was promoted to the rank of senior colonel.

Xiao Zeng's singing voice is no longer clear and loud, and his face is no longer young and handsome, but he has truly become an evergreen ivy in the military, and his songs are still sung by generations of soldiers.