In Yang Chengwu's revolutionary career, the old leader Nie Rongzhen was his mentor and role model in his growth.
In 1931, Nie Rongzhen came to Ruijin, Soviet Area, from Shanghai. He was handsome and elegant in a brown leather jacket, which left a deep impression on Yang Chengwu.
After arriving in the Soviet area, he served as deputy director of the General Administration Department; in 1932, he served as political commissar of the 1st Red Army Corps. When introducing his origin, everyone learned that in his early years, he studied in France, Germany, Belgium, the Soviet Union, etc., and learned Worked and studied military. During the Great Revolution, under the leadership of Zhou Enlai and others, he served as a political instructor at the Huangpu Military Academy.
During the Nanchang Uprising, he served as the representative of the rebel army and was one of the main leaders. After the Guangzhou Uprising , he moved to Shanghai, the north, and returned to the Soviet area.
Many commanders in the Soviet area admired Nie Rongzhen for his rich experience. Yang Chengwu admired him very much. He thought to himself: This political commissar is as knowledgeable as the professor. It is not easy for such a great intellectual to join the revolution.
Others introduced him, and Nie Rongzhen also gave a speech. He said: From now on, he will live and fight with his comrades. From now on, we will jointly build the Red Army and defend the Soviet areas.
During 's fourth counter-encirclement and suppression campaign against , Nie Rongzhen personally guided Yang Chengwu in commanding the battle, teaching by words and deeds, and Yang Chengwu, who lacked combat experience, learned a lot. For example: When the enemy entered the pocket, he was a little unable to calm down. Political Commissar Nie said: "Don't be busy, let all the enemies enter the pocket." After the battle started, he charged together with the commanders and soldiers.
During the Anti-Japanese War, the 115th Division was divided into troops. Nie Rongzhen led Yang Chengwu's independent regiment and other troops to fight behind enemy lines in Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Province. They fought together in the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation until the founding of New China, working under the direct leadership of Nie Shuai.
For Mr. Nie, Yang Chengwu deeply felt that Mr. Nie was not only a general who led troops in battles, but also a commander who strategized and won thousands of miles away.
