Deng Xiaoping's photo during inspection of the North Sea Fleet
Preface
1976, Chairman Mao passed away and the whole country mourned! Rao Shoukun, who served as commander of the North Sea Fleet, endured his grief and made necessary arrangements to prevent foreign enemies from taking the opportunity to invade our waters. Rao Shoukun's deployment ensured the security of our waters and capital, and was praised by the Central Military Commission. In April 1979, after listening to the report of the naval leaders, Deng Xiaoping once again explained his concept of naval strategy and pointed out:
"Our navy should be near-shore combat and defensive. Naval construction, everything must obey this policy... I think what kind of navy should be built, I think it is for the most useful!"
Deng Xiaoping: Your idea is very good
In August 1979, Deng Xiaoping decided to inspect the North Sea Fleet.
Rao Shoukun accompanied Deng Xiaoping to inspect the North Sea Fleet
As a maritime force of the New China, the North Sea Fleet belongs to the Naval Organization of the People's Liberation Army of China. In 1959, the Soviet Union returned the Lushun military port to China. Chairman Mao was very happy and specially summoned Peng Dehuai for this, praising him for doing this very well. He said proudly: "From then on, we finally achieved the goal of no foreign troops in the inland China and truly became a completely sovereign state!"
On May 30, 1960, with the approval of Chairman Mao, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to form the Navy North Sea Fleet based on the lüshun base and the Qingdao base directly affiliated to the navy, and be responsible for the Yellow Sea waters and Bohai Bay areas starting from Lianyungang in the south and ending in the north. It is an important protective force for the capital of New China.
From then on, New China has truly completed the "offshore defense" deployment, and divided the sea areas of New China into three defense areas: North Sea , East Sea , and South Sea .
In normal times, the three fleets are each responsible for defense tasks and military training in the defense zone. If an emergency occurs, the three fleets will respond to each other, support each other, and fight with all their might for the safety of the country's seas!
htmlOn August 1, the Navy's North Sea Fleet was officially established, with Liu Changyi as the first commander and Ding Qiusheng as the first political commissar.
Ltd General Liu Changyi
0 From the 1970s, the North Sea Fleet already had multiple seed troops including the first submarine force of the New China Navy, the first destroyer force, and the first seaplane force. It also formed multiple fist troops and "trump card" troops, including the first shore defense missile force, the first nuclear submarine force, the first carrier-based aircraft force, and other fist troops and "trump card" troops.
In addition, the North Sea Fleet also has the first destroyer unit composed of the most advanced and largest tonnage of the New China Navy, the Fushun ship, the Changchun , and the Taiyuan . It is one of the most elite troops of the New China Navy.
Navy North Sea Fleet is under the jurisdiction of Water Police District , ship detachment, ship brigade and other troops. Its headquarters is located in Qingdao, Shandong, and it undertakes the defense of the northern half of China's maritime border.
In Qingdao , Deng Xiaoping watched the training performance of the Navy Seaplane troops at the Navy Aquatic Airport and was very satisfied with their skillful performance skills. Immediately afterwards, Deng Xiaoping went to the Yantai Base of the North Sea Fleet for inspection according to the inspection schedule.
Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping came to the Yantai base of the North Sea Fleet to conduct inspections. They sailed on the missile destroyer of the North Sea Fleet from Yantai , and conducted a long-distance voyage of more than 6 hours through Dengzhou and Changshan Riverway.
Add to the sea during the inspection, Deng Xiaoping asked Rao Shoukun beside him: "You blockade the North Sea Strait, how are the troops deployed?"
Deng Xiaoping's question, Rao Shoukun was confident and answered one by one. After hearing Rao Shoukun's answer, Deng Xiaoping was very satisfied and kept nodding. After Rao Shoukun finished speaking, Deng Xiaoping smiled and said, "Your plan is very good!"
Deng Xiaoping attaches great importance to the safety of the country's sea area.After thinking for a while, Deng Xiaoping raised his head, looked at Rao Shoukun, and said, "Comrade Shoukun, what if the enemy breaks through Tanggu? What do you think?"
Line General Rao Shoukun
Regarding this matter, as the commander of the North Sea Fleet, Rao Shoukun thought about it thousands of times. Didn't the Eight-Nation Alliance of that year log in from that area and caused a major disaster to our country?
Hearing Deng Xiaoping ask him, Rao Shoukun immediately replied, "The Beijing Military Region needs to increase its anti-logging forces and strengthen interception!" Deng Xiaoping was satisfied with Rao Shoukun's idea, but he wanted to know the measures of the North Sea Fleet, so he asked, "What will your navy do then?"
Rao Shoukun had considered Deng Xiaoping's question, so he said firmly: "The Navy can strike the enemy's back from the sea, create a water and land attack, and eliminate the enemy!"
Rao Shoukun's answer made Deng Xiaoping very satisfied. He praised it and said happily: "Your vision is very good! Very good!"
At the end of the voyage, Deng Xiaoping was invited by Rao Shoukun to write an inscription for the Beihai Fleet: "Build a powerful navy with modern combat capabilities!"
Rao Shoukun accompanied Deng Xiaoping to inspect
Deng Xiaoping was very satisfied with this inspection of the Beihai Fleet, and also had a very good impression of Rao Shoukun, commander of the Beihai Fleet, especially Rao Shoukun's professionalism.
In 1980, with the approval of Deng Xiaoping, Rao Shoukun was promoted to commander of Jinan Military Region and became a military chief officer of a large military region. This is also a recognition of Rao Shoukun’s years of revolutionary experience and military command capabilities!
Su Yu: This Rao Shoukun is really good
On September 30, 1915, Rao Shoukun was born in a poor peasant family in Meixifan Village, Dexing County, Jiangxi Province. With the full work of his parents, the whole family still couldn't eat enough. Therefore, when he was just 9 years old, Rao Shoukun had to go to herd cattle by the landlord's family to make some money and supplement the family's income.
In 1930, the peasant revolutionary movement in the northeastern Jiangxi developed rapidly and soon arrived at Dexing, Rao Shoukun's hometown. Under Fang Zhimin's leadership, the peasant movement was in full swing and local farmers were organized.
Under the influence of the local organization of the Communist Party of China, Rao Shoukun's thoughts have undergone great changes, and he gradually realized that only by participating in the revolution can the destiny of the poor be fundamentally changed. So, Rao Shoukun began to embark on the revolutionary path. This year, Rao Shoukun was only 15 years old!
In June 1931, with the approval of the organization, Rao Shoukun joined Chinese Communist Youth League . Not long after, Rao Shoukun was sent to the student army organized by the Northeastern Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China in Geyuan to study. This learning experience is very important for Rao Shoukun, who has never been to school.
In February 1932, Rao Shoukun participated in Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army , which became the starting point of his military revolution. During the battle, Rao Shoukun was very brave and was praised by the organization many times.
In June 1933, Rao Shoukun was approved by the organization and joined Communist Party of China and became a glorious Communist Party member. From then on, Rao Shoukun felt that the revolution not only had motivation, but also had goals, and became more brave in fighting.
Because of making many military achievements in the battle, Rao Shoukun began to be promoted and served as platoon commander, company commander, and battalion commander of the New Red 10th Army. During this period, Rao Shoukun participated in the fifth anti-"encirclement and suppression" in Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi Soviet Areas.
In October 1934, after the fifth anti-"encirclement and suppression", Central Red Army began Long March .
At this time, the 1st Battalion of the Red 56th Regiment led by Rao Shoukun lost contact with his superiors and did not participate in the Long March. He had to travel around Jiangxi, Zixi, Guixi, Niutian, Fujian, Shaowu, and Jianyang areas, insisting on independent struggle against the enemy.
After more than three months of hard work, Rao Shoukuncai led his troops to contact the North Fujian Branch of the Communist Party of China.Later, the troops led by Rao Shoukun were incorporated into the Independent Division of Northern Fujian. Rao Shoukun also served as the company commander of the 6th Company, the 2nd Regiment of the 2nd Regiment of the Independent Division of Northern Fujian, and the commander of the Northeast Fujian Military Sub-district. He persisted in the guerrilla war here for three years.
In the past three years, Rao Shoukun's life can be said to have been very difficult. Needless to say, the troops lack guns and bullets, and their daily necessities have also been in great dilemma. As long as they can be eaten, they have eaten all the roots, voles .
Under such circumstances, the emotions of the soldiers in the army fluctuated greatly, and some people hoped to leave the army and go home to farm. In response to this, Rao Shoukun patiently did a lot of political and ideological work and advised them:
" Director Chen Yi and Secretary Xiang Ying were not afraid of death, and took the initiative to stay and deal with the enemy. If we are afraid of death, will we still have the face to see them in the future? Whoever wants to leave, I will have one person left, and I will fight with Chiang Kai-shek to the end, but I will die!"
Everyone saw that Rao Shoukun's fighting spirit was very firm, and they were all infected. They strengthened their revolutionary fighting spirit, and expressed their willingness to stay and fight with Chiang Kai-shek to the end!
Chiang Kai-shek's old photo
In August 1935, Chiang Kai-shek mobilized the Kuomintang army to launch a large-scale attack on Rao Shoukun's troops. There was even a person who claimed to be " Big Swords ". He carried the big sword and recited the spell and rushed towards the soldiers, as if he was really not afraid of death.
Under the huge impact of the enemy, the commander of the Independent 2nd Regiment where Rao Shoukun was located was frightened and surrendered to the enemy. For a moment, the troops fell into great chaos and the situation was very critical.
Seeing that the command system was impacted, Rao Shoukun was very angry and shouted: "Everyone who is a party member stands up for me. I don't believe that I can't beat these bastards!"
Under Rao Shoukun's command, the fighting spirit of the soldiers was improved, and they shot at the rushing enemies one after another. Soon, Rao Shoukun's bullets were exhausted. He took away his gun and picked up a gun from the ground. Someone reminded him that there were no bullets in the gun. Rao Shoukun said, "I want a bayonet!"
, Rao Shoukun rushed into the enemy group with his gun, and slashed with the enemy with a hundred people, slashing left and right. The enemy's blood hit Rao Shoukun's face, frightening the enemy. The enemy forgot to "invade swords and guns" and fled in panic. After the battle of
, Rao Shoukun received praise from the organization and was soon promoted to the leader of the second regiment. Some people expressed opposition to Rao Shoukun as the regiment commander, believing it was a bit too early, but his leader said: "If Rao Shoukun hadn't gone to fight in the face of danger, the Second Regiment would not be able to be saved. If he didn't come to be the regiment commander, who else could be?"
Rao Shoukun was with his comrades
Later, this "Big Sword Club" was excluded by the Kuomintang army. They were dissatisfied with the oppression of the Kuomintang army, and turned their attention to Red Army , hoping to cooperate with the Red Army.
After receiving this news, the organization was very happy and decided to implement the party's united front and reach cooperation with the "Big Sword Association". During the negotiations, Lin Ximing, the leader of the "Big Sword Association", proposed: "I hope the organization will send Rao Shoukun to negotiate. If you dare, you will not talk if you dare.
Lin Ximing has hope for this negotiation, but he has a lot of concerns. The most important thing is to test the sincerity of the Red Army. Considering that his troops were defeated by Rao Shoukun, Lin Ximing, who considered himself a bloody man, made a request to let Rao Shoukun come to negotiate in person. At the same time, Lin Ximing was very awe of this powerful Red Army general. In order to get along with equally in the future, he hoped to give him a warning.
When talking to Rao Shoukun, his comrades said that this negotiation was a Hongmen Banquet, and the willingness of this "Big Sword Association" to cooperate was not sincere, and advised him not to go. But Rao Shoukun smiled and said, "I am not even afraid of the cannons of the Kuomintang army. Can I still be afraid of these people carrying big swords?"
In this way, Rao Shoukun only brought one company and went to the base of the Big Sword Association for negotiations. From afar, Rao Shoukun saw the formation that greeted him: the members of the Big Sword Association carried the Big Sword and stood in an arc under the order of Lin Ximing.
In response to this, Rao Shoukun's face remained calm and came to the big sword meeting calmly and laughed. He waved his hand and the soldiers behind him also stood in an arc in a row.
General Rao Shoukun's old photos
Immediately afterwards, Lin Ximing walked up, hugged his fists, and said loudly: "General Rao is worthy of being a famous general of the Red Army. He is first-class in courage. How dare anyone else come? Just rush to the courage of the regiment commander Rao. You friend, I, Lin Ximing, have settled! Please!" As he said that, Lin Ximing waved his hand and made an invitation move, welcomed Rao Shoukun into the house and entered the seat together. During the meal, Rao Shoukun told Lin Ximing and other members of the "Big Sword Association" about the Red Army's policies. Lin Ximing was very moved when he heard this and decided to join the Red Army on the spot to fight side by side with the Red Army. This year, Rao Shoukun was only 20 years old!
Later, an overseas Chinese came to visit the Red Army to express condolences. During the condolences, the overseas Chinese expressed to the organization that he hoped to meet the famous General Rao Shoukun.
The moment I saw Rao Shoukun, the overseas Chinese was very surprised. It turned out that the famous General Rao Shoukun was only 20 years old, and it felt incredible. Rao Shoukun smiled and said, "What's wrong with the age of 20? As long as the Kuomintang continues to oppress the people, no matter what age, people should stand up and defeat it!"
Just like that, General Rao Shoukun's reputation is also well-known among overseas Chinese. Everyone said that such an army will sooner or later beat the Kuomintang away!
1938, with the changes in the situation of the national anti-Japanese war, Rao Shoukun was appointed as the leader of the 5th Regiment of the 3rd Detachment of the New Fourth Army and joined the anti-Japanese battlefield in southern Anhui.
In March 1938, Rao Shoukun was ordered to go to Yan'an to study at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University. After graduation, Rao Shoukun returned to the New Fourth Army and served as the captain of the Second Battalion of the New Fourth Army Department's Teaching Corps. Later, Rao Shoukun served as battalion commander and political commissar of the Jiangbei Command of the New Fourth Army, deputy commander of the 8th Regiment of the 5th Detachment of the New Fourth Army, commander of the 15th Regiment, commander of the 13th Regiment of the 2nd Division of the New Fourth Army, and deputy commander and chief of staff of the Luxi Division of the Huainan Military Region.
During his tenure, Rao Shoukun's performance was praised by General Su Yu. Later, when encountering a war, General Su Yu's name soon appeared in his mind when he was choosing a general.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Rao Shoukun was appointed as the commander of the 18th Division of the 6th Column of the East China Field Army, and was a powerful brigade under Su Yu, commander of the Central China Field Army.
In 1946, Chiang Kai-shek returned four hard-won and a full-scale civil war broke out. Soon after, most mobilized heavy troops to launch an attack on the Central China Field Army. Under the command of Commander Su Yu, a great war began. In this battle that determines China's destiny, Rao Shoukun, under Su Yu's command, participated in the battle of Su Zhong and Laiwu , and won the victory in these two battles.
Zhang Lingfu
In May 1947, under the command of Zhang Lingfu, the 74th Division of reorganized launched a large-scale attack on the hinterland of the East China Field Army. During the war, Su Yu ordered Rao Shoukun's 18th Division to take over the road that the 74th Division must retreat.
After receiving the order, Rao Shoukun led the 18th Division to arrive at the designated location Duzhuang after two days of urgent marching. During these two days, the soldiers ran more than 100 kilometers on their legs, 8 hours ahead of the scheduled time, creating a miracle.
After Rao Shoukun arrived at Duozhuang, after investigation, he found that Zhang Lingfu had only set up a battalion of troops in such an important position to garrison. Such an accident like
made Rao Shoukun unable to believe it, because before leaving, Commander Su Yu was worried that only sending Rao Shoukun's 18th Division would not have enough troops.
Soon, Rao Shoukun firmly controlled Duo Zhuang in his hands with lightning speed, but broke Zhang Lingfu's retreat.
Rao Shoukun and his comrades were together
After taking down Duozhuang, Rao Shoukun reported to Su Yu. On the phone, Su Yu and Wang Bicheng heard Rao Shoukun’s report that they had taken down Duozhuang, and they couldn’t believe it.In order to confirm this fact, Wang Bicheng shouted, "Old Rao, is it true?!" Rao Shoukun replied affirmatively, "Duozhuang is in my hands, really!"
After hearing Rao Shoukun's affirmative answer, Su Yu, who had not closed his eyes for three days, was very happy. He breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "This Rao Shoukun is really good!"
Because Duozhuang was cut off, Zhang Lingfu's reorganized 74th Division had no way out. He was dispatched by Su Yu and was eaten in one bite. Even Zhang Lingfu himself was shot dead. Chairman Mao was very satisfied with this record and praised Su Yu for his good command and Rao Shoukun's good fight in Duozhuang!
Later, when recalling this battle, Rao Shoukun joked: "It's the same as taming a cow. You must find his pain points and succeed in one blow!"
In August 1947, Liu and Deng's army leaped into Dabie Mountains , completing the strategic offensive against the Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek Group.
Deng Xiaoping's old photo
On November 16, 1948, the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China decided to form the General Front Committee with Liu Bocheng, Chen Yi, Deng Xiaoping, Su Yu and Tan Zhenlin, and Deng Xiaoping served as secretary to command the Huaihai Battle . During the Huaihai Campaign, Rao Shoukun's military command ability was recognized by Deng Xiaoping, Secretary of the General Front Committee.
Chairman Mao: You are still young, do your best
In 1950, Rao Shoukun was transferred to commander of the Seventh Fleet of the East China Navy. Later, Rao Shoukun was appointed commander of the Wusong Fortress District of the East China Military Region Navy.
In 1953, when inspecting the naval forces, Chairman Mao learned that Rao Shoukun was once Fang Zhimin's subordinate, he held his hand and said happily: "You are still young, do your best!"
Chairman Mao inspected the naval
received encouragement from Chairman Mao, and Rao Shoukun was very moved. Thinking of Chairman Mao's instructions to build a strong navy, , Rao Shoukun immediately said: "Thank you for your teachings, I will work hard and work hard to build a strong navy!" This year, Rao Shoukun was only 38 years old.
In 1955, the People's Liberation Army implemented the military rank system, and Rao Shoukun was awarded the rank of lieutenant general.
In 1967, Rao Shoukun was appointed as the acting commander of the East China Sea Fleet . In 1971, under Chairman Mao’s personal inquiries, Rao Shoukun was appointed as the director of the Seventh Research Institute of the Ministry of National Defense.
In 1975, Rao Shoukun was appointed commander of the North Sea Fleet, becoming the commander of the most elite troops among the three fleets of New China, and began to be responsible for guarding Beijing and Tianjin.
Deng Xiaoping inspected
1980, at Deng Xiaoping's suggestion, Rao Shoukun was appointed commander of the Jinan Military Region. In 1985, Rao Shoukun took the initiative to retreat to the second line. During his tenure, Rao Shoukun's work in the Jinan Military Region was recognized and praised by Deng Xiping.
On September 14, 2006, Rao Shoukun died of illness at the age of 91.
General Rao Shoukun’s deeds are worth learning from, and his spirit is worthy of people’s eternal remembrance!
