The play tells a series of stories about Gan Zuchang, an "ordinary farmer", who always remembers the purpose and commitment of participating in the revolution. After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), he resolutely resigned from his high position and returned to his hometown with his wife and children, leading villagers to develop Tiger Ridge, build reservoirs, build power stations, cement plants and agricultural research institutes.
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From 65438 to 0949, Xinjiang was peacefully liberated by the People's Liberation Army, and the Xinjiang Military Region was established, with Gan Zuchang as the Deputy Minister of Logistics Department. At that time, enemy agents supported Xinjiang speculators to disrupt prices and monopolize gold and silver coins in an attempt to trap the PLA economically. Gan Zuchang put silver coins into the circulation market at a low price, which hit the arrogance of profiteers, stabilized the market and stabilized the political situation in Xinjiang. Later, in order to get back at Gan Zuchang, the enemy spy caused a car accident, which badly wounded Gan Zuchang's head.
1955, Gan Zuchang was awarded the rank of major general, and Li Baoshan, a fellow villager who joined the army and was good at management, was awarded a captain. Li was jealous of Gan and was dismissed from his post and returned to his hometown after violating discipline. Gan Zuchang suffered from severe concussion sequelae, and he felt that he was no longer fit to serve in the army. In addition, after returning to China, he saw that his hometown was liberated but the life of his fellow villagers was still poor. He quit his job and returned to his hometown-Yanbei Village, Lianhua County, Jiangxi Province.