"Cloud Classroom" Promotes the Dream of "Soldier King" - On Gu Aiyun, the "Most Beautiful Revolutionary Soldier of the New Era" | Professor | Era

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 8th (Xinhua) - "Cloud Classroom" Promotes the Dream of "King of War" - A Record of "The Most Beautiful Revolutionary Soldier of the New Era" Gu Aiyun

Xinhua News Agency reporters Li Bingfeng and Liu Jimei

Professor Gu Aiyun from the Rocket Sergeant School moved the three foot podium to the battlefield and set it up at the outpost, spreading the innovative theories of the Party. Her footsteps spread throughout the country, and her ideological and political courses were affectionately referred to as "cloud classrooms" by officers and soldiers.

Over the past 28 years, a series of officers and soldiers have honed their loyalty and faith in the "Cloud Classroom", revitalized their training motivation, and emerged as "military kings" such as Wang Zhongxin, the recipient of the "August 1st Medal", He Xianda, the "Military Model of the Whole Army", and Hou Changling, the recipient of the "Chinese Youth May Fourth Medal". When it comes to Gu Aiyun, they all say that she won countless hearts with one heart, lighting up the "ideological beacon" of the officers and soldiers.

Entering Gu Aiyun's ideological and political class, she used diverse teaching methods such as case analysis and scenario simulation, as well as rich teaching methods such as on-site visits and immersive experiences, to explain abstract theoretical knowledge in a simple and easy to understand manner.

Professor Gu Aiyun from Rocket Sergeant School organized a military king symposium. Shen Jizhong

"Novelty, vividness, and fun" is the evaluation of Gu Aiyun's teaching by student Wang Zeliang. "Her class can make students change from 'I want to learn' to 'I want to learn'.".

In order to resonate with his classmates, Gu Aiyun often links theoretical lectures with military practice, and combines them with the historic achievements and changes made in the new era of military development. Through vivid cases and stories, he spreads his theory.

Under the launch platform, Sergeant Li Ming, who had just completed the assault drill, and a group of trumpeters sat around listening to Gu Aiyun's micro lecture on the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

In just half an hour, Gu Aiyun focused on the theme of "achieving the Party's goal of building a strong military in the new era", led the study of the original text, analyzed hot topics, clarified theoretical guidance, and explained practical paths. Li Ming said, "Promoting down-to-earth atmosphere and warmth has helped me further strengthen my fighting ideology and strengthen my ideals and beliefs."

Wang Xusheng, an expert in teaching supervision at the Rocket Sergeant School, said, "Gu Aiyun is able to explain the big truth to 'small', the far truth to 'close', and the deep truth to 'shallow', catching the eye and touching the soul, making students feel 'interesting and meaningful'."

Deep in the mountains, a first-class sergeant Liu Ping carefully guards the country's important weapons. He said, "Every time Professor Gu teaches, he can convey the power of perseverance and make me firmly choose to stay in the army."

That time, the hundreds of kilometers of mountain road was bumpy, causing Gu Aiyun to vomit all the way forward. At the destination, she still insisted on delivering a "theoretical feast" to the officers and soldiers, allowing the sunshine of truth to shine into their hearts.

It's graduation season again, and Yang Kuizhen, a targeted training sergeant from a certain university, lacks confidence. "Can he adapt to the work of the army after entering the camp?" "Can his life value be realized?" Gu Aiyun's lectures on the development history of the Rocket Army and the spirit of sharpening the sword, as well as vivid stories such as "coming from Changxindian", have given him an understanding of the glorious history of the People's Army and the special mission of the Rocket Army, and a sense of belonging and responsibility arises naturally.

Over the years, Gu Aiyun has traveled more than 100000 kilometers from the smoke filled launch site to the day and night fiercely fought construction site, making the strongest sound penetrating missile barracks of the new era.

Professor Gu Aiyun from Rocket Sergeant Officer School tells the battle stories of revolutionary predecessors to the sergeants at the red venue. Shen Jizhong

In recent years, Gu Aiyun has continuously promoted the reform of ideological and political courses for sergeants from chapter based teaching to specialized teaching, building a comprehensive and all-round ideological and political education personality bureau for all staff. In 2022, he was awarded the first prize for military level teaching achievements and the second prize for honors.

On September 29, 2019, the torch relay of the 7th World Military Games was held in the ancient city of Xi'an. As the 7th torchbearer, Gu Aiyun lit the torch in the hands of He Xianda, the 8th torchbearer and sergeant of a certain brigade of the Rocket Army. Tears welled up in her eyes - in her heart, that moment conveyed the mission of "spreading fire".

When He Xianda first entered school, his mind was focused solely on studying missile technology. "We need to strengthen our weapons in our hands, and more importantly, we need to polish our ideological weapons. Our thoughts should not be biased to ensure that missiles do not deviate." Gu Aiyun guided him to combine theoretical learning with fulfilling his duties. Under her long-term influence, He Xianda learned to use ideological weapons to promote preparation and combat practice, and led officers and soldiers to use theoretical "golden keys" to open the "practice door" of building a strong army. He was commended as an "excellent political instructor" of the whole army and an outstanding individual model of the "Four Haves" of the whole army, and was honorably elected as a representative of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

Professor Gu Aiyun from Rocket Sergeant Officer School and his sergeant students watched a red movie together. Shen Jizhong

"The moss flowers are as small as rice, but they also learn to bloom like peonies. I am willing to plant theoretical sparks for more soldiers, hoping that more 'fire sowers' will emerge among them." Every time a lecture is given, Gu Aiyun leaves his contact information and becomes the' cloud guide 'for officers and soldiers who are always online.

During the 2023 National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Gu Aiyun, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Hou Changling, a second level sergeant of a certain brigade of the Rocket Army, who was a representative of the National People's Congress.

After the grand event, the teachers and students set off again - Gu Aiyun brought the spirit of the meeting to the students' classroom, and Hou Changling went deep into the grassroots to give a lecture.

Under the leadership of Gu Aiyun, more and more theoretical backbones have become new "fire sowers", scattering them like dandelions on various military camps

Professor Gu Aiyun from Rocket Sergeant Officer School led his sergeant students to visit the photovoltaic base. Shen Jizhong

Professor Gu Aiyun from Rocket Sergeant School shared his teaching experience with young teachers. Shen Jizhong