at the home of the Minister of Defense
May 25, 1989, Chai Yunzhen was invited by China Central Television to participate in the celebration of the International Children’s Day in Beijing. At about 10 am on the 27th, Chai Yunzhen suddenly received a call, saying that Comrade Qin Jiwei, Minister of Defense, was going to meet him and told him to wait and the car would arrive soon. When he got the news, he was so excited that he couldn't calm down. The battle scenes during 's resistance to U.S. Aid Korea were like a movie, scenes after scenes were reflected in front of his eyes, making him dream.
The great fortune in life is the reunion of old friends.
Qin Jiwei was his old chief. He served as the commander of the 15th Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army when he fought in the Korean battlefield. On March 10, 1951, Chai Yunzhen was in the 45th Division of the 15th Army of the Volunteer Army. He was in the Xingtai Shahe District, Hebei Province. Qin Jiwei came to mobilize and called on everyone to fight bravely, not afraid of sacrifice, and be an international hero. He also held his fist high, sounded like a bell, and took the lead to express his determination: "In this war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea and defend my country, my name is not on the list of heroes, so I will paint the monument of martyr!" This rhetoric has lingered in Chai Yunzhen's mind for a long time. After that, how much he wanted to listen to the chief's teaching again! No chance. For more than 30 years, I didn’t think there would be a good opportunity to meet the veteran army commander!
The car stopped in front of a bungalow, waiting for Comrade Qin Jiwei in front of the house to greet him, helping him get out of the car and saying, "I am Qin Jiwei! It's your old army commander. Do you still know me now?
Chai Yun couldn't help but nodded: "Recognize! Recognize! I was at the Shahe swearing ceremony abroad. After listening to your report, you spoke very well! Later, I saw you in the 45th division guard. I have been to the division."
Minister Qin Jiwei pulled him into the house: "Yes! Come in!"
The living room is very simple, and the coffee table and sofa are very old.
As soon as Chai Yunzhen sat down, Mrs. Qin poured boiled water and brought sweets. Minister Qin also placed a bunch of bananas in front of him,Tell him to be polite.
Minister Qin said in a complimenting tone: "I saw your deeds introduced in the newspaper, and I recalled the situation at that time. In the fifth battle of Park Dafeng, your division played well and completed the blocking mission. , Which ensured the smooth transfer of the Volunteer Army Headquarters, the main frontline corps, and the logistics headquarters. At that time, President Peng praised our army on the phone. And you played a key role in this battle, so I will remember As a hero, this is not only the glory of your division, but also the glory of our army!"
Chai Yunzhen said modestly: "I can do such a little merit, thanks to the command of the chief and the support of my comrades in arms. Cooperate with me, otherwise I won’t be able to make any contribution.”
Minister Qin was very happy, and his war-beaten face was shining brightly: “Yes! Yes! You are right! Those of us who are alive today, don’t forget. Our dead comrades in arms! For peace and the peace of the motherland, many of our soldiers sprinkled blood on foreign lands. As long as we think of them, we will feel sad and should work hard!"
Recalling the past, talking about the present, Talking homely, narrating friendship, the more we talk, the more speculation, and the more we talk, the closer the hearts of the former officers and soldiers. Time passed, and more than an hour quickly flowed away in the harmonious atmosphere of chlorine.
Minister Qin let Chai Yunzhen into the small dining hall, and a few delicious Sichuan dishes were placed on the dinner table. The minister pours wine for Chai Yunzhen: "I've made some Sichuan dishes, I don't know if it suits your taste." Seeing him, the minister was a little polite, and said wittily: "It's a common meal, not enough for the guests."
Chai Yunzhen said hurriedly: "I am not. Guest, I’m the old chief’s soldier. I’m causing trouble to the old chief today.”
Minister Qin said: “You are a distinguished guest! It’s a rare visit for distinguished guests!”
Seeing that he rarely picks food, Minister Qin and his wife are both Can't help adding food to him. Chai Yunzhen's bowl was sharp, Minister Qin pressed it with his chopsticks and picked up a lot of dishes, until his bowl really couldn't fit.
Chai Yunzhen was eating, and his thoughts were full of thoughts; "Minister Qin is already an elderly man, busy with work, and remembers me as an ordinary soldier." The gratitude was even greater.
When he was sent to the car and shook hands with Minister Qin, Chai Yunzhen's uncontrollable tears finally did not hold back, and fell stubbornly on the hands that Minister Qin had commanded thousands of troops and reached into the car window to hold hands. .(To be continued)
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