Chapter 6 of "How Steel Was Tempered": Paul was arrested and released from prison. With nowhere to go, he unknowingly came to Tonya's garden. Tonya was very excited about Paul's arrival and kept him at home. Paul got a good rest here, but he didn't want to implicate Tonya so he chose to leave. The two made an appointment and never forgot each other.
Summary of each chapter of "How Steel Was Tempered":
Chapter 1
When he was twelve years old, Paul Korchagin left School. Because when he was taking the make-up exam, he sprinkled cigarette ashes on the dough for the Easter cake made by Father Vasily's family. As a last resort, Paul followed his mother to work in the station canteen. Here, his boss sent him to the washing and washing workshop, where he was responsible for boiling the tea stove, cleaning knives and forks, pouring dirty water and other menial tasks. During the days of working in the canteen, Paul was oppressed by the boss's wife. He also saw the hardship, suffering and poverty of people living at the bottom of society, and he hated the rich people who lived and drank. Soon, his brother Artem found a job for him in the power plant, and Paul left the canteen.
Chapter 2
The news came that the Tsar had been overthrown. But the lives of the people in the town have not changed much, except that more and more soldiers known as "Bolsheviks" have appeared here. Some changes have taken place in the town, and some rich people have fled. Red Army soldiers showed up, and the townspeople were given Red Army-issued guns. Soon the Red Army retreated and the Germans came in, demanding that citizens surrender their guns. The wealthy rich are back. Paul met Zhu Helai, an assembly worker, and the two became good friends. Zhu Helai taught Paul how to box and often taught Paul some revolutionary principles. Paul hid the stolen gun in the yard, but the Germans did not find it during the search.
Chapter 3
While fishing at the lake, Paul met Tonya, the daughter of the forest officer. She did not mock and insult Paul like other rich children, and the two quickly got to know each other. The workers at the station went on strike. When Artem and three other workers were forced to drive, they killed a German for the safety of themselves and other rebels, and then jumped out of the car and fled to the countryside. But their families could not find out more about them. Tonya was studying by the lake and saw Paul swimming. They chatted together and became friends. In order to support himself and his mother, Paul bought a new set of clothes and found a job sawing wood. The newly dressed Paul surprised Tonya.
Chapter 4
Donia wrote a letter to Tania to express her feelings. A grand party was held at the only theater in the city, attended by many members of the Petliura gentry. Paul was taken to generate electricity. Pavlyuk broke in while the dance was lively, and fought with Golub over the music. There was chaos in the venue. Rumors of "burning, killing and plundering of Jews" spread like wildfire in the city, causing panic among many people. Seryosha and others discussed where and how to hide. On the third day after the conflict between Golub and Pavlyuk, the atrocities of killing Jews began. During the horrific three days and two nights, many people were killed and tortured. But only a few resisted.
Chapter 5
One night, Zhu Helai hid in Paul's house to avoid being hunted. At Paul's house, Zhu Helai told Paul many revolutionary principles. Paul understood the truth of life and also knew that Zhu Helai was a Communist. During these eight days, Zhu Helai always went out in the evening and came back late at night. One night, Zhu Helai went out and did not come back. Paul inquired about the whereabouts of Zhu Helai on the street and recalled the quarrel with Tonya. When he saw Zhu Helai being escorted by a soldier, he decisively knocked down the escorting soldier and rescued Zhu Helai. That night, Zhu Helai left the town, but Paul was reported by Victor and later captured to the city defense headquarters.
Chapter 6
Donia was very anxious when she learned that Paul had been captured and looked for him everywhere. The leader of the Petliura gang is coming to the town to review the troops, and the town is busy making preparations. Colonel Tenek did not want the leader to see too many prisoners in the prison, so he released Paul and others. Paul left the prison, but he had nowhere to go, so he ran aimlessly and unknowingly came to the garden of Tonya's house. The barking of the dog alarmed Tonya. When she recognized Paul, she was very excited and left Paul at home. Paul got some rest at Tonya's house, but he didn't want to implicate Tonya, so he insisted on leaving Tonya's house. They agreed not to forget each other.
Chapter 7
The Soviet regime was established, the local committee of the Ukrainian Communist Youth League was established, and the Red Army captured the small town of Sebetovka. Despite his mother's obstruction, Seryosha joined the Red Army and became a Bolshevik. He is a member of the *** Youth League and Secretary of the Youth League Committee. He also organized his partners and sisters to participate in the *** Youth League. But at the meeting, only one person participated in the organization. Seryosha was a little discouraged. Others encouraged him. Paul's leg was injured. He received a letter while he was in the hospital. Seryosha and Lida met when they went to the lake. He met Tonya and showed her the letter. Seryosha and Lida chatted together and practiced marksmanship. After Lida left, Seryosha was very sad.
Chapter 8
Paul joined Budyonny’s cavalry unit. He fought bravely with thousands of warriors. In Zhytomyr, the cavalry rescued more than seven thousand revolutionaries from prison. Samuel recounted the tragic events in Shepetovka: many Red Army soldiers were betrayed by traitors, and almost all of them died in the end. Budyonny's cavalry kept attacking forward and launched a fierce charge towards the Polish army, giving the enemy heavy blows one after another and destroying the entire rear of the Polish army. One day, when the brigade commander sent Paul to deliver an official document on the armored train at the station, he also met Artem. Later, when he heard that the division commander had been killed, Paul went into battle again, but he was also injured.
Chapter 9
Paul regained consciousness, but he was blind in his right eye, so he could no longer go to the front line. After Paul was discharged from the hospital, he and Tonya lived in Brunschi's home. He invited Tonya to attend a meeting of the Communist Youth League in the city. At the meeting, Paul quarreled with Tonya because of her dress and contemptuous and provocative eyes, and the two eventually broke up. Later Paul participated in the work of suppressing counter-revolutionaries. This job was stressful and arduous, which affected Paul's health, so he went to the railway factory to serve as secretary of the Communist Youth League. Paul was expelled from the provincial committee together with four other comrades because of a speech. Later, he returned to the party ranks, spoke at the conference, and reconciled with Ivan.
Chapter 10
The provincial party committee sent Lida as a representative to attend a county league congress and asked Paul to assist her in her work. The station was very crowded, so Paul squeezed into the carriage first, then opened the window and pulled Lida in through the window. A riot is brewing in the city. That night, Zhu Helai led three hundred comrades to quell the riot. The Solomenka brigade lost five men, and the Suppression Committee sacrificed an old Bolshevik. That same night a storm subsided in Shepetovka when Father Vasily, his two daughters, and all their associates were arrested. But rail transportation is about to be paralyzed. Now, everything depends on food and firewood.
Chapter 11
In order to supply the city with lumber, a railway must be built within three months. So Paul and the Communist Youth League members were transferred to build the railway. The working conditions of the road construction team were very difficult. Harassment by armed bandits, disease, and hunger also threatened Paul and his comrades. Paul worked so selflessly that his boots were rotten. In the cold winter, people are still working hard in the ice and snow. The workers vowed to complete the railway on time. Once at the station, Paul also met Tonya. The railway was finally completed as scheduled. Zhu Helai was deeply moved by their revolutionary enthusiasm and said, "This is how steel is made." He also gave Paul a gun. But not long after, Paul fell ill.
Chapter 12
Paul recovered from his injuries at home, went to visit Artem, and then went to the square in front of the prison to mourn the sacrifice of the Red Army. Then Paul went to another city to find his comrades. But many people left, and in the end he only found Pankratov. He and his family were surprised to see Paul. He also told Paul about various things that had happened in the past four months. The next day, Paul went to the Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League to resume his membership and spoke at the conference. After that, Paul returned to work at the power plant. He also quarreled with Tsvetaev over Fegin's broken electric drill. But in the end the two reached an agreement. While at work, Paul met his former neighbor. In the evening, Paul also killed a robber.
Chapter 13
Paul inspected the border with the battalion commander and went to Berezdov together. He announced that he would not smoke or curse in the future. Later, he fell ill, left the factory, and returned home. After recovering from the illness, he took up political work in the local armed forces and quelled a fight. Branches of the Communist Youth League were established one after another in the border villages. Paul, Lida and the cadres of the Youth League Committee encouraged many young people to join the Youth League. Later, Paul was elected as the director of the committee of the border villages to celebrate the October Revolution. He also participated in drills with an injured leg.
Paul learned from the official letter delivered to him by Lida that he had become an official member of the Communist Party and could hold important positions in the Communist Youth League.
Chapter 14
Paul resolutely fought against all kinds of evil tendencies at work. He was very sad that his comrade Dubava became an opponent. He criticized him, but the people in the audience kept booing and dragged Paul off the stage. But some people are waking up. Pankratov also gave a speech, encouraging other party members and strengthening everyone's determination, but Dubava still left. Lenin died, and his death prompted hundreds of thousands of workers to join the Bolshevik Party. Many industrial workers who deal with steel and engine oil spoke at the conference and wanted to join the Communist Party. Artem was one of them. He told his own experience and was unanimously approved to join the party.
Chapter 15
At the All-Russian Congress, Lida met Paul, and both of them were very happy to see each other. Paul told Anna what happened when he persuaded Dubava to return to the group, and also explained that he broke off his friendship with Lida a few years ago because he handled things the way the protagonist in "The Gadfly" did. Because he heard what the female members said and what Faillo said about his behavior, Paul was very angry and beat Faillo. The two men fought in court, with Faillot expelled from the party and Paul acquitted. Paul's physical condition became worse and worse. His central nervous system was seriously damaged and he was allowed to go to the seaside for recuperation. He came to the seaside and began to recuperate.
Chapter 16
While recuperating at the beach, Paul met Dora in a conversation. Paul went to see a cabaret show and met Zharki here again. Together they held a meeting in Paul's room. The next day they went to another city, but there was a car accident on the way. So Paul was admitted to the hospital again. After being discharged from the hospital, Paul went to Alibina Chucham's house according to his mother's letter. There, he met Daya and Liao Liya. My sympathies go out to their families as well. When he left, he promised the two sisters to help them escape from the prison. Paul came to the Central Committee but could no longer resume work. Although Akeem promised to find him a job, Paul went south.
Chapter 17
Paul went to Chucham’s house for the second time. Paul knew that his illness was getting worse and wanted to commit suicide, but he held back. Paul returned to his residence and talked with Daya, hoping that Daya would leave home and marry him. After thinking about it, Daya agreed. Paul wrote to his brother Artem about his situation. Life is still the same as before. Daya worked, Paul studied. Soon after, Paul's legs became paralyzed. Now only my right hand can move. He wants to divorce Daya. But Daya disagrees. Mother knew that Paul had suffered a new misfortune and came to take care of him. Daya was elected as a member of the Municipal Soviet. But Paul's condition continued to progress. He is blind.
Chapter 18
Paul was admitted to the hospital again. After an operation, he decided to rejoin the battle through literature. Daya became an official party member. Paul applied to settle in Moscow. With the support of his wife and mother, Paul began to write the novel "Children of the Storm". Friends who read the manuscript said it was well written. Paul also has a secretary, Gallia. After Paul finished writing his book, his mother sent the package to the post office. After a long wait, a telegram came from the state committee, which read: The novel is highly appreciated and will be published soon. Congratulations on its success. Paul's wish for many years finally came true. He picked up new weapons, returned to the fighting ranks, and started a new life.