For an ordinary person, the highest form of love is the love for others, while for a member of the Communist Party of China, it is the love for the Chinese people.

The book vividly recounts the life story of Kong Fansen, a model official of the Communist Party of China, in the form of reportage literature. Kong, often likened to “Lei Feng of the 1990s” and “Jiao Yulu of the new era,” devoted himself to working in Tibet three times, even though each stint involved life-threatening challenges. He never regretted his choices. Kong worked with passion for ten years and ultimately died in the service of the people. His dedication and courage in overcoming numerous obstacles during tough times have made him a celebrated hero of peacetime. His remarkable achievements are now a cherished part of the nation’s collective memory. His qualities of sincerity, resp

"CONTENTS

Prologue 001
Chapter One
A Scion of the Ancient Grand Canal 007
Chapter Two
Tempered and Disciplined in the Military Camp 039
Chapter Three
A Veteran Who Maintained Rigid Self-Discipline 071
Chapter Four
The Young and Promising Deputy Director 083
Chapter Five
The Dpon Po of Gampa County 107
Chapter Six
Working in Shenxian County as a Deputy Secretary 151
Chapter Seven
A Clerk in a Prefectural Administrative Office 167
Chapter Eight
A Bond with Forestry 181
Chapter Nine
Bidding Farewell to His Family and Returning to Tibet 201
Chapter Ten
Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Ngari 257
Chapter Eleven
The Last Fourteen Days of Kong’s Life 335
Chapter Twelve
The Yishui River and the Tibetan Plateau Weep with Deep Sorrow 365
Chapter Thirteen
Following in Kong’s Footsteps 381
Epilogue
Kong Fansen’s Spirit Inspires Us to Forge Ahead 385
References 390


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