On August 11, 1945, Chiang Kai-shek ordered his troops to quickly seize the territory, in an attempt to seize the fruits of victory in the War of Resistance. In response to this behavior of "eating alone", the Communist Party of China took a tit-for-tat struggle.
In order to implement the policy of "tit for tat and fighting for every inch of land", the Communist Party of China ended the Seventh National Congress held in Yan'an ahead of schedule.
htmlOn August 25, taking a huge risk, more than 20 senior generals of the Communist Party of China flew from Yan'an to Changning Airport in Licheng County, Changzhi, Shanxi Province on a US military plane, hoping that our army commanders would enter the command position as soon as possible.
. I don’t want to go back to Central China
There is a future Chinese marshal sitting on the plane, that is, Chen Yi Marshal. He was ordered by the Central Committee to lead the work in the Central China region.
The central government has made careful considerations about Chen Yi's work. After the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China established the strategic policy of "developing northward and defending southward", in order to regain and occupy the Northeast, 110,000 troops and 20,000 cadres were sent to the Northeast. Among them are 10 members of the Central Committee (4 members of the Politburo) and 10 alternate members.
The strategic position of Northeast China is very important. The central government has considered two candidates for whom to be sent to the Northeast to preside over military work, and both of them are suitable candidates. One is Lin Biao and the other is Chen Yi.
Considering that Chen Yi was the commander of the New Fourth Army and worked in Jiangnan and central China for a long time, he sent Chen Yi to central China to preside over military work and sent Lin Biao to the Northeast.
Before going to Central China, Chen Yi said to Chairman Mao: "I'm afraid there is nothing to do when going back to Central China, and it won't work."
Chairman Mao said: "Why doesn't it work? As long as you sit there, it works."
Chen Yi said this because he had a conflict with Rao Shushi, so he was unwilling to go back to Central China, and was more willing to go to Northeast China.
In October 1943, Rao Shushi used the rectification campaign to concoct the "Huanghuatang Incident" in order to exclude and attack Chen Yi. When Chen Yi thought of these things, he felt very unhappy, so he was unwilling to go back to central China.
Regarding Rao Shushi, Liu Shaoqi has commented on : "Excellent and mature young revolutionaries."
In January 1942, Liu Shaoqi returned to Yan'an to attend the Seventh National Congress. Rao Shushi replaced Liu Shaoqi as secretary of the Central Plains Bureau and political commissar of the New Fourth Army. Chen Yi and Rao Shushi began to work together.
From the level, the two are roughly the same, but Rao Shushi is a bit ahead of Chen Yi, who is the head of the military of the New Fourth Army.
Liu Shaoqi attaches great importance to the ability of the two. When he returned to Yan'an to work, he said: "Comrade Rao Shushi and Commander Chen Yi are good leaders in the party. There is no problem when I left. Under the leadership of Comrade Rao Shushi and Commander Chen Yi, comrades will definitely be united and work hard!"
However, the Huanghuatang incident still happened. It doesn't matter which is right or wrong. Comrade Chen Yi was very sad, so he didn't want to go back to Central China and wanted to change his working environment.
Chairman Mao knew Chen Yi very well. Chen Yi had long-term revolutionary struggle experience and outstanding talents. He would not change his views on him because of Rao Shushi. On the contrary, Chairman Mao also wrote a letter to Chen Yi to encourage him.
Chairman Mao encourages this: "Be patient in everything, think more about your shortcomings, increase what you can't, take care of the overall situation, and forgive others as long as you might as well. Patience is the most difficult, but as a politician, you must practice patience. Please consider this opinion."
Chairman Mao believes that Chen Yi is more suitable to work in central China and encourages him to work actively.
Although Chen Yi did not participate in Long March , in three years of Southern guerrilla war, he led a group of elderly, weak, sick and disabled to deal with the enemy. He was in danger several times and his life was in danger. In the most difficult time, he left behind the famous " Meiling Three Chapters " and was ready to sacrifice his life for the party at any time.
Thinking of those difficult years and these things about Rao Shushi are naturally not worth mentioning. He agreed to Chairman Mao and tried his best to adjust the conflicts with Rao Shushi and do a good job in the party's cause.
The day after Chen Yi left Yan'an, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China sent a telegram to the Central China Branch, saying : "Chen Yi flew to Taihang yesterday and transferred to Central China. Chen Yi has a good attitude and all issues are discussed.Division of labor: Rao is the secretary and political commissar, Chen is the commander and deputy secretary, and the rest remains unchanged. "
On September 26, 1945, Chen Yi received a call from the central government, asking him not to go to Central China, "take a shortcut to Shandong", and succeeded Luo Ronghuan, commander and political commissar of Shandong Military Region, because Luo Ronghuan was going to lead his troops to the Northeast.
. Give up Rao Shushi
Chen Yi arrived in Linyi, Shandong , replaced Luo Ronghuan's commander and political commissar of Shandong Military Region.
In January 1946, the New Fourth Army headquarters and the leadership organ of Shandong Military Region were established. The New Fourth Army commander Chen Yi was also commander of Shandong Military Region, and the Political Commissar Rao Shushi was also political commissar of Shandong Military Region. Despite the conflicts, the two worked together.
When the New China was founded , the central government planned to establish the military and political commissar of various regions. , the chairman of the Military and Political Committee is generally directly appointed by the commander of the Military Region .
For example, the chairman of the Southwest Military and Political Committee is Liu Bocheng, Central Military and Political Committee is Lin Biao, Northwest Military and Political Committee is Peng Dehuai, and Northeast Military and Political Committee is Gao Gang.
Chairman Mao I solicited Chen Yi's opinions and wanted him to serve as the chairman of the Military and Political Committee of the East China Military Region. Chairman Mao appreciated Chen Yi's ability very much and believed that he was the most suitable candidate.
But Chen Yi did not think so. He said: "I am the commander of the Third Field Army of and the mayor of Shanghai. I am too busy. I am afraid that I will be unable to do anything to be the chairman of the Military and Political Committee. It is more appropriate to take responsibility for Soseki . "
Chairman Mao asked East China Bureau to discuss the chairman of the Military and Political Committee. Rao Shushi knew that Chen Yi recommended him. At the meeting, he was not polite. He said: "Commander Chen, you are inappropriate, Chairman of the Committee, I will do it! "
Afterwards, the chairman asked Rao Shushi about recommending the chairman, and he said: "Several comrades from the East China Bureau did not agree with Chen Yi's position, so I had to take the role. " Rao Shushi became the chairman of the Military and Political Committee of the East China Military Region, and Chen Yi was just a member.
Chairman Mao had a sharp eye and finally knew the truth. He was very angry and called Chen Yi to himself and said: "It is wrong for you to give in. Humility is not good under any circumstances. If the ambitious ones don't give in, if they give it to him, it will cause losses to the party! "
Marshal Chen Yi is noble and indifferent to fame and fortune. Gao Gang and Rao Shushi served as chairman of the regional military and political committee, and later directly transferred to the central government and were promoted and reused.
If Chen Yi was chairman of the East China Military and Political Committee at that time, the path of life might have been different. He might also be elected as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and became a national leader.
After Rao Shushi's accident, Chairman Mao handed over the task of educating Rao Shushi to Chen Yi. Chen Yi did not add insult to injury, but was loyal to each other. , thinking about how to save his former comrades, this is the style of Marshal Chen Yi.
. Management Shanghai
After the accident happened, one night, Liu Shaoqi called Chen Yi, Mr. Chen, are you at home? Guangmei and I will see you.
As soon as I entered the door, Liu Shaoqi said to Chen Yi: "I saw the wrong person in the past, and I made you suffer grievances. Today I apologize to you, please forgive me. "
Chen Yi said: " has passed. You didn't know that even if you were such a person, you wouldn't blame you. "
Liu Shaoqi held President Chen's hand tightly. At this moment, what they might think of was the past of fighting side by side in the New Fourth Army. When old comrades were together, as long as they were talking about things, the friendship was the same as before. After the end of
Huaihai Battle, Liu Bocheng and Chen Yi went to Xibaipo , where the Party Central Committee was located to report on their work. Chairman Mao said to Chen Yi: "The central government means that you are the mayor of Shanghai in the future, and I want to hear your opinions. "
Chen Yi was silent for a while and said: "Can you let Liu Deng Erye enter East China and Shanghai? Let's go farther and go to the southwest. ”
What Chen Yi thought was to give the entire East China, a prosperous and prosperous area to the Second Field Army to settle in and take over.
Chen Yi believes that since the Second Field Army advanced into the Dabie Mountains, it consciously sacrificed local interests and mobilized and attracted about 90 of the more than 160 brigades of Chiang Kai-shek's southern line to their surroundings.
They have continuously eliminated the enemy and fought hard, and their own personnel and consumption have been greatly reduced. It is precisely because of the sacrifice of the Second Field Army that the Third Field Army can eliminate more vital forces.
In the Huaihai Campaign, the Second Field Army lacked the troops with heavy weapon , but it still bravely devoted itself to the battle and shouldered the key combat responsibilities, which was very impressive.
So Chen Yi suggested that East China give it to the arduous second field, and go to the third field for a walk. Chen Yi has formed a deep fighting friendship with Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping, and he always put himself in his shoes and thoughts on others' shoes.
But Liu Deng disagreed, Liu Bocheng said: "Political Commissar Deng and I are both from Sichuan , and we are more familiar with the southwest region, while the third field comes from East China, so it is more beneficial to stay in East China."
Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao believe that Chen Yi is both civil and military, and is the most suitable candidate for the mayor of Shanghai. Chairman Mao said: The mayor of Shanghai must be Chen Yi, and there is no more suitable candidate than him.
Regarding Chen Yi's appointment as mayor, Chairman Mao also solicited opinions from several old gentlemen such as democrats Huang Yanpei, Chen Shutong.
They all agree that Chen Yi is the mayor of Shanghai and think that Chen Yi is the most suitable candidate. Later, Chen Yi became the mayor of Shanghai and did a great job.
Liu Yazi once presented a poem to Chen Yi: "Also a civil and military talent." In the end, the Confucian general Chen Yi served as mayor of Shanghai. Chen Yi wanted to let the "pear" not be abandoned, but he took over the big Shanghai and the governance was very good.
Resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea , many people disagree to send troops to North Korea. When Chen Yi went to Beijing to report the opinions of all parties to Chairman Mao, he clearly proposed to send troops. He also expressed his opinion to Chairman Mao:
"Although I am now responsible for local work, as long as the front line needs it, I can immediately put on military uniforms and go to North Korea to fight with an order." Chen Yi is a very capable cadre.
However, Chairman Mao did not send Marshal Chen Yi to the expedition. After the liberation of Nanjing and Shanghai, Chen Yi commanded 1.02 million troops as the third field commander of East China Military Region. At the same time, Chen Yi is also responsible for the mayor of Shanghai.
Considering the entire battle situation in Shanghai and even East China at that time, Chen Yi could not leave East China, so Chairman Mao chose Peng Dehuai.
4. When the rank of marshal was awarded
When Chen Yi was awarded rank in 1955, because he served as the vice premier, according to previous regulations, those who work in the local area would not participate in the rank of rank. Chen Yi had no objection to this. But Premier Zhou put forward different opinions.
Premier Zhou was in a meeting in Beidaihe at that time. At that time, he immediately called Yang Shangkun, Director of the General Office of the Central Committee, and said, "Comrade Chen Yi must be awarded."
Yang Shangkun said, "Didn't the Prime Minister not award the title?" Premier Zhou said, "I can not participate in the title, but General Chen must be awarded the title. Because Chen Yi represents a heroic history, no one can erase it."
"Zhou Enlai's Chronicle" records: "On September 11, 1955, Zhou (Enlai) wrote a letter, proposing to give Chen Yi the title of commander, believing that giving Chen (Yi) to have no impact on Chen (Yi)'s current and future work."
Zhou Enlai also quoted the example of Burganing in the Soviet Union. He said: "The award of military rank is of no inconvenience to Comrade Chen Yi's current and future work. You can usually not wear military uniforms (will when necessary).
Comrade Burganing of the Soviet Union also has the title of marshal. Now he does not often use the title of marshal when he is the chairman of the ministerial meeting. It can be said that it is an example."
Chen Yi was once the commander of the New Fourth Army and was awarded the title of marshal. If nothing happened, it would have been the rank of marshal.
Ye Ting is gone. As a representative figure of the New Fourth Army, it is reasonable for Chen Yi to be awarded the title of Marshal. Chen Yi once said modestly: "If Commander Ye is alive, the rank of marshal should be his."
At the same time, Chen Yi also represents another "mountain". Although he did not participate in the Long March, the three-year Southern guerrilla war, Mr. Chen suffered no less than anyone who participated in the Long March, and his contribution was quite large. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to award the marshal.
Chen Yi was awarded the marshal, which is not only a recognition of Chen Yi's contribution, but also an explanation for the three-year Southern guerrilla war, the New Fourth Army and even the Third Field Army.
Marshal Chen Yi left his last poem "Three Chapters of Meiling" during the three-year Southern guerrilla war. It can be seen that the difficulties at that time. It makes sense that Premier Zhou strongly advocates the award of Chen Yi's title.
What is the intention of today? Starting a business is difficult and many battles. Here we go to Quantai to recruit old subordinates , 100,000 flags and kill Yan Luo.
The southern country has been in its for ten years, and this head must be hung to the country's door. After the death, you will work harder, and the good news will come as paper money.
It is your home to join the revolution, and bloody storm should be bounded. Today's affairs of righteousness and benevolence are planted everywhere in the world.
Chen Yi has a high prestige in the Third Field Army and is very old. As the third leader of Jinggangshan , only Chen Yi can suppress those veterans who can fight in Huaye.
The central government considered letting Su Yu be the commander of Huaye, but Su Yu refused to serve. He said: "It is more appropriate for Chief Chen to be the commander. I can be the deputy commander, so that President Chen can better grasp the overall situation. "
Huaye famous general Ye Fei commented on Mr. Chen: "Don't talk about anything else, just about military capabilities. We have such a big gap with him, how can we compare to Mr. Chen. "
General Huang Kecheng has commented on Chen Yi, and he said: "Chen Yi is an old leader of Jinggangshan. No matter how brave you give me, I, Blind Huang, dare not ignore your greetings. "
Huaye Xu Shiyou, Wang Bicheng and others dared to give Su Yu advice, but they were always in awe of Mr. Chen.
In order to better cooperate with Su Yu in command of the war, Mr. Chen said: "Deputy Commander Su Yu's opinion is my order. Whoever dares not listen to hello? I, Chen Yi, will change the general. "
It is precisely because of the perfect combination of Chen Yi and Su Yu that Huaye can win so many victories.
5. Mr. Chen died of illness
1972 at 23:55 on January 6, 1972, Mr. Chen, who had been fighting forever, closed his eyes forever.
The old comrade Zhou Enlai was very sad. He respectfully bowed to Chen Yi's body three times. Then he slowly touched the back of Chen Yi's hand, and tears rolled down.
Zhang Qian held Zhou Enlai's hand and sobbed and said, "Prime Minister Zhou, you must take care of your health! My sister is worried about you too. "
Commander-in-Chief Zhu, who had a high fever, came to see his old comrade-in-arms in Jinggangshan. He said sadly: "Hello Comrade Chen Yi, he died too early! "
Marshal Liu Bocheng also came. As soon as he arrived in front of Chen Yi's bed, he cried loudly: "Mr. Chen, I, Blind Liu, cannot do without your crutch! " Leaders such as Ye Jianying, Xu Xiangqian, Nie Rongzhen came to say goodbye to their old comrades several times.
Wang Zhen and his granddaughter sent Chen Yi to the death. When Chen Yi's body was moved to the stretcher and was about to be transferred to the morgue of 301 Hospital, he clenched the stretcher handrail with his hands despite his old age and cried: "Don't grab it! I must help Mr. Chen’s spirit. "
htmlOn January 10, a memorial service for Marshal Chen Yi was held in Beijing. Chairman Mao, who was seriously ill, temporarily decided to attend Chen Yi's memorial service. Chairman Mao held Chen Yi's wife Zhang Qian's hand and said: "Chen Yi is a good comrade. "
Chairman Mao also called Chen Yi's child to him and gave me a detailed advice: "Your father Chen Yi is a good comrade, you must learn from your father. We must work hard! Chen Yi made great contributions to the Chinese revolution and the world revolution , and made great contributions. This has already reached a conclusion! "
Chairman Mao also said: "Comrade Chen Yi, unlike Xiang Ying, 4,000 people were destroyed in southern Anhui, and later it grew to tens of thousands. Comrade Chen Yi was the central line and he was able to unite people."
Mao Zedong also told the memorial service that he attended the memorial service: "Comrade Chen Yi is a heroic fighter who opposes imperialism and is a loyal patriot in the long-term revolutionary struggle. It has made contributions to the Chinese people. He is a good party member and a good comrade in our party. He can unite people. He had a fight with me, but we have been working very well over decades of getting along. "
The memorial service was originally Ye Jianying's eulogy. Because Chairman Mao attended, the memorial service specifications were also improved. Premier Zhou Enlai delivered the eulogy, with a more than 600-word eulogy, Premier Zhou choked up several times and couldn't recite it.
Mao Zedong bowed deeply three times. Chairman Mao Zedong did not forget the old cadres, nor did he forget his old comrade-in-arms Chen Yi.
Division of labor: Rao is the secretary and political commissar, Chen is the commander and deputy secretary, and the rest remains unchanged. "On September 26, 1945, Chen Yi received a call from the central government, asking him not to go to Central China, "take a shortcut to Shandong", and succeeded Luo Ronghuan, commander and political commissar of Shandong Military Region, because Luo Ronghuan was going to lead his troops to the Northeast.
. Give up Rao Shushi
Chen Yi arrived in Linyi, Shandong , replaced Luo Ronghuan's commander and political commissar of Shandong Military Region.
In January 1946, the New Fourth Army headquarters and the leadership organ of Shandong Military Region were established. The New Fourth Army commander Chen Yi was also commander of Shandong Military Region, and the Political Commissar Rao Shushi was also political commissar of Shandong Military Region. Despite the conflicts, the two worked together.
When the New China was founded , the central government planned to establish the military and political commissar of various regions. , the chairman of the Military and Political Committee is generally directly appointed by the commander of the Military Region .
For example, the chairman of the Southwest Military and Political Committee is Liu Bocheng, Central Military and Political Committee is Lin Biao, Northwest Military and Political Committee is Peng Dehuai, and Northeast Military and Political Committee is Gao Gang.
Chairman Mao I solicited Chen Yi's opinions and wanted him to serve as the chairman of the Military and Political Committee of the East China Military Region. Chairman Mao appreciated Chen Yi's ability very much and believed that he was the most suitable candidate.
But Chen Yi did not think so. He said: "I am the commander of the Third Field Army of and the mayor of Shanghai. I am too busy. I am afraid that I will be unable to do anything to be the chairman of the Military and Political Committee. It is more appropriate to take responsibility for Soseki . "
Chairman Mao asked East China Bureau to discuss the chairman of the Military and Political Committee. Rao Shushi knew that Chen Yi recommended him. At the meeting, he was not polite. He said: "Commander Chen, you are inappropriate, Chairman of the Committee, I will do it! "
Afterwards, the chairman asked Rao Shushi about recommending the chairman, and he said: "Several comrades from the East China Bureau did not agree with Chen Yi's position, so I had to take the role. " Rao Shushi became the chairman of the Military and Political Committee of the East China Military Region, and Chen Yi was just a member.
Chairman Mao had a sharp eye and finally knew the truth. He was very angry and called Chen Yi to himself and said: "It is wrong for you to give in. Humility is not good under any circumstances. If the ambitious ones don't give in, if they give it to him, it will cause losses to the party! "
Marshal Chen Yi is noble and indifferent to fame and fortune. Gao Gang and Rao Shushi served as chairman of the regional military and political committee, and later directly transferred to the central government and were promoted and reused.
If Chen Yi was chairman of the East China Military and Political Committee at that time, the path of life might have been different. He might also be elected as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and became a national leader.
After Rao Shushi's accident, Chairman Mao handed over the task of educating Rao Shushi to Chen Yi. Chen Yi did not add insult to injury, but was loyal to each other. , thinking about how to save his former comrades, this is the style of Marshal Chen Yi.
. Management Shanghai
After the accident happened, one night, Liu Shaoqi called Chen Yi, Mr. Chen, are you at home? Guangmei and I will see you.
As soon as I entered the door, Liu Shaoqi said to Chen Yi: "I saw the wrong person in the past, and I made you suffer grievances. Today I apologize to you, please forgive me. "
Chen Yi said: " has passed. You didn't know that even if you were such a person, you wouldn't blame you. "
Liu Shaoqi held President Chen's hand tightly. At this moment, what they might think of was the past of fighting side by side in the New Fourth Army. When old comrades were together, as long as they were talking about things, the friendship was the same as before. After the end of
Huaihai Battle, Liu Bocheng and Chen Yi went to Xibaipo , where the Party Central Committee was located to report on their work. Chairman Mao said to Chen Yi: "The central government means that you are the mayor of Shanghai in the future, and I want to hear your opinions. "
Chen Yi was silent for a while and said: "Can you let Liu Deng Erye enter East China and Shanghai? Let's go farther and go to the southwest. ”
What Chen Yi thought was to give the entire East China, a prosperous and prosperous area to the Second Field Army to settle in and take over.
Chen Yi believes that since the Second Field Army advanced into the Dabie Mountains, it consciously sacrificed local interests and mobilized and attracted about 90 of the more than 160 brigades of Chiang Kai-shek's southern line to their surroundings.
They have continuously eliminated the enemy and fought hard, and their own personnel and consumption have been greatly reduced. It is precisely because of the sacrifice of the Second Field Army that the Third Field Army can eliminate more vital forces.
In the Huaihai Campaign, the Second Field Army lacked the troops with heavy weapon , but it still bravely devoted itself to the battle and shouldered the key combat responsibilities, which was very impressive.
So Chen Yi suggested that East China give it to the arduous second field, and go to the third field for a walk. Chen Yi has formed a deep fighting friendship with Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping, and he always put himself in his shoes and thoughts on others' shoes.
But Liu Deng disagreed, Liu Bocheng said: "Political Commissar Deng and I are both from Sichuan , and we are more familiar with the southwest region, while the third field comes from East China, so it is more beneficial to stay in East China."
Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao believe that Chen Yi is both civil and military, and is the most suitable candidate for the mayor of Shanghai. Chairman Mao said: The mayor of Shanghai must be Chen Yi, and there is no more suitable candidate than him.
Regarding Chen Yi's appointment as mayor, Chairman Mao also solicited opinions from several old gentlemen such as democrats Huang Yanpei, Chen Shutong.
They all agree that Chen Yi is the mayor of Shanghai and think that Chen Yi is the most suitable candidate. Later, Chen Yi became the mayor of Shanghai and did a great job.
Liu Yazi once presented a poem to Chen Yi: "Also a civil and military talent." In the end, the Confucian general Chen Yi served as mayor of Shanghai. Chen Yi wanted to let the "pear" not be abandoned, but he took over the big Shanghai and the governance was very good.
Resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea , many people disagree to send troops to North Korea. When Chen Yi went to Beijing to report the opinions of all parties to Chairman Mao, he clearly proposed to send troops. He also expressed his opinion to Chairman Mao:
"Although I am now responsible for local work, as long as the front line needs it, I can immediately put on military uniforms and go to North Korea to fight with an order." Chen Yi is a very capable cadre.
However, Chairman Mao did not send Marshal Chen Yi to the expedition. After the liberation of Nanjing and Shanghai, Chen Yi commanded 1.02 million troops as the third field commander of East China Military Region. At the same time, Chen Yi is also responsible for the mayor of Shanghai.
Considering the entire battle situation in Shanghai and even East China at that time, Chen Yi could not leave East China, so Chairman Mao chose Peng Dehuai.
4. When the rank of marshal was awarded
When Chen Yi was awarded rank in 1955, because he served as the vice premier, according to previous regulations, those who work in the local area would not participate in the rank of rank. Chen Yi had no objection to this. But Premier Zhou put forward different opinions.
Premier Zhou was in a meeting in Beidaihe at that time. At that time, he immediately called Yang Shangkun, Director of the General Office of the Central Committee, and said, "Comrade Chen Yi must be awarded."
Yang Shangkun said, "Didn't the Prime Minister not award the title?" Premier Zhou said, "I can not participate in the title, but General Chen must be awarded the title. Because Chen Yi represents a heroic history, no one can erase it."
"Zhou Enlai's Chronicle" records: "On September 11, 1955, Zhou (Enlai) wrote a letter, proposing to give Chen Yi the title of commander, believing that giving Chen (Yi) to have no impact on Chen (Yi)'s current and future work."
Zhou Enlai also quoted the example of Burganing in the Soviet Union. He said: "The award of military rank is of no inconvenience to Comrade Chen Yi's current and future work. You can usually not wear military uniforms (will when necessary).
Comrade Burganing of the Soviet Union also has the title of marshal. Now he does not often use the title of marshal when he is the chairman of the ministerial meeting. It can be said that it is an example."
Chen Yi was once the commander of the New Fourth Army and was awarded the title of marshal. If nothing happened, it would have been the rank of marshal.
Ye Ting is gone. As a representative figure of the New Fourth Army, it is reasonable for Chen Yi to be awarded the title of Marshal. Chen Yi once said modestly: "If Commander Ye is alive, the rank of marshal should be his."
At the same time, Chen Yi also represents another "mountain". Although he did not participate in the Long March, the three-year Southern guerrilla war, Mr. Chen suffered no less than anyone who participated in the Long March, and his contribution was quite large. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to award the marshal.
Chen Yi was awarded the marshal, which is not only a recognition of Chen Yi's contribution, but also an explanation for the three-year Southern guerrilla war, the New Fourth Army and even the Third Field Army.
Marshal Chen Yi left his last poem "Three Chapters of Meiling" during the three-year Southern guerrilla war. It can be seen that the difficulties at that time. It makes sense that Premier Zhou strongly advocates the award of Chen Yi's title.
What is the intention of today? Starting a business is difficult and many battles. Here we go to Quantai to recruit old subordinates , 100,000 flags and kill Yan Luo.
The southern country has been in its for ten years, and this head must be hung to the country's door. After the death, you will work harder, and the good news will come as paper money.
It is your home to join the revolution, and bloody storm should be bounded. Today's affairs of righteousness and benevolence are planted everywhere in the world.
Chen Yi has a high prestige in the Third Field Army and is very old. As the third leader of Jinggangshan , only Chen Yi can suppress those veterans who can fight in Huaye.
The central government considered letting Su Yu be the commander of Huaye, but Su Yu refused to serve. He said: "It is more appropriate for Chief Chen to be the commander. I can be the deputy commander, so that President Chen can better grasp the overall situation. "
Huaye famous general Ye Fei commented on Mr. Chen: "Don't talk about anything else, just about military capabilities. We have such a big gap with him, how can we compare to Mr. Chen. "
General Huang Kecheng has commented on Chen Yi, and he said: "Chen Yi is an old leader of Jinggangshan. No matter how brave you give me, I, Blind Huang, dare not ignore your greetings. "
Huaye Xu Shiyou, Wang Bicheng and others dared to give Su Yu advice, but they were always in awe of Mr. Chen.
In order to better cooperate with Su Yu in command of the war, Mr. Chen said: "Deputy Commander Su Yu's opinion is my order. Whoever dares not listen to hello? I, Chen Yi, will change the general. "
It is precisely because of the perfect combination of Chen Yi and Su Yu that Huaye can win so many victories.
5. Mr. Chen died of illness
1972 at 23:55 on January 6, 1972, Mr. Chen, who had been fighting forever, closed his eyes forever.
The old comrade Zhou Enlai was very sad. He respectfully bowed to Chen Yi's body three times. Then he slowly touched the back of Chen Yi's hand, and tears rolled down.
Zhang Qian held Zhou Enlai's hand and sobbed and said, "Prime Minister Zhou, you must take care of your health! My sister is worried about you too. "
Commander-in-Chief Zhu, who had a high fever, came to see his old comrade-in-arms in Jinggangshan. He said sadly: "Hello Comrade Chen Yi, he died too early! "
Marshal Liu Bocheng also came. As soon as he arrived in front of Chen Yi's bed, he cried loudly: "Mr. Chen, I, Blind Liu, cannot do without your crutch! " Leaders such as Ye Jianying, Xu Xiangqian, Nie Rongzhen came to say goodbye to their old comrades several times.
Wang Zhen and his granddaughter sent Chen Yi to the death. When Chen Yi's body was moved to the stretcher and was about to be transferred to the morgue of 301 Hospital, he clenched the stretcher handrail with his hands despite his old age and cried: "Don't grab it! I must help Mr. Chen’s spirit. "
htmlOn January 10, a memorial service for Marshal Chen Yi was held in Beijing. Chairman Mao, who was seriously ill, temporarily decided to attend Chen Yi's memorial service. Chairman Mao held Chen Yi's wife Zhang Qian's hand and said: "Chen Yi is a good comrade. "
Chairman Mao also called Chen Yi's child to him and gave me a detailed advice: "Your father Chen Yi is a good comrade, you must learn from your father. We must work hard! Chen Yi made great contributions to the Chinese revolution and the world revolution , and made great contributions. This has already reached a conclusion! "
Chairman Mao also said: "Comrade Chen Yi, unlike Xiang Ying, 4,000 people were destroyed in southern Anhui, and later it grew to tens of thousands. Comrade Chen Yi was the central line and he was able to unite people."
Mao Zedong also told the memorial service that he attended the memorial service: "Comrade Chen Yi is a heroic fighter who opposes imperialism and is a loyal patriot in the long-term revolutionary struggle. It has made contributions to the Chinese people. He is a good party member and a good comrade in our party. He can unite people. He had a fight with me, but we have been working very well over decades of getting along. "
The memorial service was originally Ye Jianying's eulogy. Because Chairman Mao attended, the memorial service specifications were also improved. Premier Zhou Enlai delivered the eulogy, with a more than 600-word eulogy, Premier Zhou choked up several times and couldn't recite it.
Mao Zedong bowed deeply three times. Chairman Mao Zedong did not forget the old cadres, nor did he forget his old comrade-in-arms Chen Yi.
