Memories of pre-uprising cadres

Ms. Bach Thi Khoi, a pre-uprising cadre, followed information on Lang Son Newspaper.

In late August 2025, I had the opportunity to visit Ms. Bach Thi Khoi, residing in Dong Kinh ward, to better understand the revolutionary activities of the pre-uprising cadre.

At the age of 94, although her hair has turned grey and her skin has some age spots, Ms. Khoi is still lucid when talking about her days on duty. Ms. Khoi shared: I was born and raised in Trung Khanh town, Trung Khanh district (now Trung Khanh commune), Cao Bang province. At the age of 14, I chose the path of following the revolution and was assigned to be an information liaison, this was a dangerous job, requiring absolute secrecy. I still remember clearly the times when the cadres had secret meetings, I always stood not far away and pretended to play jump rope so that if anyone appeared, I could promptly report the news. I don't remember exactly how many times I made contact with the cadres, but I was never discovered.

While telling the story, Mrs. Khoi flipped through the papers for me to see her revolutionary participation with a proud look in her eyes. “Not only was I a liaison, at that time, I was also the Captain of the Youth Union of Trung Khanh town. My task at that time was to mobilize young people to join the army. To complete the task well, we organized campfires, performed art performances in a natural way, and then took the opportunity to visit each person's house to mobilize young people to join. In 1949, I was honored to be admitted to the Party. In the following years, I continued to participate in the local revolutionary movement. In 1954, after peace was restored in the North, I got married to a soldier from Lang Son and then moved here to live and work at the Red Cross, Veterans Association, and the Association of Former Youth Volunteers of Vinh Trai ward (now Dong Kinh ward)..." - Mrs. Khoi recalled.

Not only Mrs. Khoi, after years of serving the country, many other pre-insurrection cadres continued to return to contribute to their homeland Lang Son. Regardless of their position, they tried their best to complete the tasks assigned by the Party and the State.

A typical example is Mr. Nong Van Cao, alias Nong Quy Huong (born in 1927), residing in Binh Gia commune. At the age of 18, Mr. Cao was enlightened early and followed the revolution. Thanks to his courage, intelligence, and agility, in March 1945, he was assigned to be the leader of the self-defense youth group of Tong Chu commune, Binh Gia district (now Binh Gia commune). Mr. Cao shared: My task was to mobilize young people to join the army and supply food and necessities to the troops. In 1945, the atmosphere of preparing for the general uprising was boiling, all work had to be done secretly and urgently, so everyone participating in revolutionary activities like us used an alias. But the more dangerous and difficult it was, the less afraid we were and the more confident we were in the success of the revolution. In my memory, when listening to Uncle Ho read the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on the radio, everyone from the elderly to the children were moved and choked up. I remember clearly the scene of people cheering and cheering, the national flag "dyed" a corner of the sky red. Although I was not present at Ba Dinh Square at that time, being able to salute the flag and sing the national anthem was an indescribable honor for me and the people at that time. From then on, the people in the commune were more enthusiastic and excited about working and producing. From September 1945 to June 1947, I was assigned the task of Deputy Head of Viet Minh, concurrently the leader of the youth and self-defense group of Tong Chu commune. After many working positions, in 1960 I was an inspector of the provincial government. In 1977, I accepted the job as Deputy Head of the Office of the People's Committee of Binh Gia district (now Binh Gia commune).

Saying goodbye to Mrs. Khoi and Mr. Cao after the conversation, what remained in me was respect, admiration, and admiration for the bravery and patriotism of these pre-insurrection cadres. They witnessed important historical milestones of the nation and devoted their youth to making their homeland peaceful and prosperous as it is today. Currently, in the whole of Lang Son province, there are only 5 pre-insurrection cadres still alive, the oldest of whom is now 100 years old.

The war has long gone, but the memories of the historical years of the nation will never be forgotten in the hearts of everyone. Talking to and listening to the men and women tell stories and memories of participating in the revolution, our young generation appreciates even more the historical values and the silent contributions of our ancestors for today and tomorrow...

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