During an interview, we discussed the harrowing experiences of the Red Army as they traversed the rugged terrain of the Songpan grasslands. Many soldiers tragically lost their lives due to the harsh weather conditions. The circumstances were such that there was no way to properly bury the fallen warriors. According to memoirs from the brigade commander, battalion leaders, and reconnaissance officers of the 1st Red Army, each soldier carried a branch to help navigate through the difficult terrain. When a soldier fell, the very branch they used would be inserted into the ground at the site of their sacrifice. This winding trail of branches came to be known as the “Cane Monument,” with each stick marking the resting place of a fallen comrade. These poignant symbols have become forever etched in the history of the Long March, representing the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for the Chinese Revolution.