So what positions did Chen Geng hold in his later years? In the summer of 1952, Chen Geng, who was commanding the battle in the Korean War, suddenly returned to his country and limped at the residence of Chairman Mao, Fengzeyuan, Zhongnanhai.

In 1954, Chen Geng, who was 51 years old at the time, once said: "I want to work for the party for another twenty years."

Chen Geng

However, it's a pity that the weather is not enough for the New Year, Chen Geng died young. So what positions did Chen Geng hold in his later years?

Chairman Mao knew gold with keen eyes

In the summer of 1952, Chen Geng, who was commanding the Korean War, suddenly returned to his country and limped at Chairman Mao's residence in Fengzeyuan, Zhongnanhai.

It turned out that this was Chairman Mao asked him to return to China. The battle was in full swing. If a veteran returned to China, something major would happen. However, Chen Geng didn't know why.

After Chen Geng returned to the country, he hurried to Chairman Mao’s residence, and Zhou Enlai was already waiting. But it was noon, and Chairman Mao was taking a nap all night. Premier Zhou reminded him to wait in the empty house next to him.

But Chen Geng smiled mysteriously and asked Chairman Mao’s guard to bring him a stool, and when he put it under his butt, he talked endlessly about interesting things about the Korean War. The more he talked, the more he became, the louder he spoke, and his voice became louder and louder.

At this time, Chairman Mao was awakened and shouted out through the window: "It's Chen Geng outside, right?"

Chairman Mao

The guard was shocked when he heard this. He knew that Chairman Mao was the most taboo to be disturbed. Sure enough, Chairman Mao said, "If you want to come in, come in, what the hell are you doing outside!"

But Chen Geng walked into Chairman Mao's bedroom calmly and said deliberately, "You should know that you are sleeping soundly, I will come one step late..."

Chairman Mao said, "You are a slippery person, you have used the trick of fighting Japanese soldiers on my head, and you will hit the world!"

Chen Geng said, "Chairman, why don't you go to bed first."

Chairman Mao said, "I've woken up for you, and I'll sleep with a ghost."

After the greetings, Chairman Mao lit a cigarette and started talking about serious matters.

Chairman Mao looked at Chen Geng and Zhou Enlai, and then said seriously: "It is impossible for the US imperial to defeat us. It is impossible for us to drive the US imperial out of North Korea for a while. Our army is brave in combat, but unfortunately the weapons and equipment are too poor."

Facing the war situation in North Korea, Chairman Mao remembered something. When he visited the Soviet Union, Stalin made a suggestion: it is necessary to establish a higher military and technical college.

Chairman Mao decided to accept this suggestion. He firmly said: "The Military Engineering Academy must be run and you cannot have illusions about imperialism."

At this time, Zhou En said: "Chen Geng, come back from the front line and talk about your feelings."

Of course, the front-line personnel of the combat line are the deepest feelings. Our army not only lacks modern equipment, but also lacks talents. Grenades against tanks on the Korean battlefield are typical examples.

Not only that, Chen Geng said that what is most urgently needed now is technical talents in the maintenance and use of existing modern weapons and equipment. He said: "Sometimes there is a screw on the gun, and one of the three can't be found to be repaired." It is a foregone conclusion that the school runs in

is running.

At this time, Chairman Mao asked Chen Geng: "Who will do it?"

Chen Geng looked at Zhou Enlai, Chairman Mao pointed at Chen Geng and said, "You can do it!"

Chen Geng said, "I am a separate branch, I'm afraid I can't do it well."

Chairman Mao said, "You are a separate branch, do you think there is anyone in our party who knows it? You point it out."

At this time, Zhou En said, "You are the right candidate" and came to tell the whole story: 1. Chen Geng was the principal of the Red Army School. Isn't the Red Army cadre regiment very outstanding? 2. Chen Geng just stepped down from the front line to understand the truth and have a deep understanding.

At this point, Chen Geng accepted the appointment.

But it is easy to imagine how difficult it is to build such a university. Chen Geng overcomes all difficulties, recruits talents from all sides, and personally takes charge of the construction of the school building.

After a year of intense preparations, on September 1, 1953, Harbin Military Industry was finally completed. Chen Geng announced as the president and political commissar: "The first military engineering college in my country's history has been officially established!"

By 1954, Harbin Military Industry had already been on track and had begun to take shape, but Chen Geng's position has changed new.

In October 1954, Chen Geng was appointed as the deputy chief of staff, but he still served as the president and political commissar of Harbin Military Industry.

However, at this time, Chen Geng's body had already turned on a red light, and angina pectoris frequently occurred. Chen Geng felt that he didn't have much time, but he still said firmly: "I'm going to do it when I'm alive!"

Chen Geng

1956, Chen Geng was elected as a member of the Central Committee at the Eighth National Congress.

On December 19, 1957, Chen Geng suddenly suffered from myocardial infarction and fell into a coma for a while. After the doctor's efforts to rescue him, he woke up. After three months of treatment in Beijing hospital, Chen Geng was working again.

However, his chest often hurts, and his illness is already very serious. Given his physical reasons, he took the initiative to remove himself from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff.

In 1958, the central government agreed to his request, but Chen Geng was appointed as the executive deputy director of the National Defense Science and Technology Commission.

In 1959, Chen Geng had a second myocardial infarction attack, but he struggled back from the brink of death. But the body is getting worse and worse, and the sun is falling.

This year, Chen Geng was appointed as the deputy minister of the Ministry of National Defense.

On March 16, 1961, Chen Geng passed away.

Although it only took a short ten years from the founding of New China to the death of Chen Geng, his achievements after the founding of the People's Republic of China are obvious to all, and they are enough to go down in history.