1973html In 1971, when Comrade Xiaoping was still "stepping aside", because the future was still unclear, most people chose to "preserve themselves wisely" for fear of being implicated by him.
There happened to be a person who did not believe in evil. Not only did he come to see Comrade Xiaoping arrogantly, he also sent Comrade Xiaoping five cartons of Zhonghua cigarettes at once.
This "daring" man was General You Taizhong, the founding major general.
General You Taizhong
Comrade Xiaoping commented on You Taizhong: "He is not afraid of heaven and earth" and "he is extremely bold."
General You Taizhong was a native of Guangshan County, Henan. He joined the Red Army at the age of 13, joined the regiment at the age of 15, and joined the party at the age of 16. He was an old revolutionary who had participated in the Agrarian Revolution, the Anti-Japanese War, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.
Perhaps it is God's favor. General You Taizhong has experienced countless life and death tests, but he has always been able to turn disaster into good fortune and survive.
The most dangerous time was when the Fourth Red Army's Long March passed through the grassland. You Taizhong got malaria. In addition, after not eating for several days, You Taizhong almost failed to get out of the grassland.
At that time, several soldiers carried the dying You Taizhong to the roadside, and happened to be seen by Zhan Caifang, political commissar of the 31st Red Army riding past.
Zhan Caifang asked the soldiers: "What's going on?"
The soldiers replied: "The big man is dying and can't leave with the army." "
Zhan Caifang said: "You can't do this. If you leave him here, he will definitely die!
The soldiers said in embarrassment: "But he can't walk anymore. What should we do?" "
Zhan Caifang said: "Go find a piece of leggings and try to tie the big man to my horse's tail. "
The soldiers helped You Taizhong up, wrapped one end of the leggings cloth around You Taizhong's waist, and tied the other end of the leggings cloth to the tail of Zhan Caifang's horse.
In this way, You Taizhong survived the catastrophe, holding on to the horse's tail. Walking out of the grassland.
You Taizhong, who valued love and justice, was grateful to Zhan Caifang for saving his life. He often mentioned that past event until his later years.
He said: "My life was given by the old chief. If it hadn't been for him, I would have died there. "
Someone asked General You Taizhong, "Having been fighting for so many years, have you ever been afraid? "
General You Taizhong said: "What are you afraid of? The more afraid you are, the more likely you are to die! "
General You Taizhong's reason is, "If you are afraid of death, your hands and feet will not obey your orders, and you will easily become a 'living target' for the enemy. "
How can we not be afraid of death?
The general's conclusion is: The less afraid of death, the less likely you are to die! This is true in war years, and it is also true in peace times.
Left: Xu Shiyou Right: You Taizhong
In the early days of the "Cultural Revolution", You Taizhong was the commander of the 27th Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The 27th Army was stationed in Wuxi, Jiangsu. After returning from the Korean battlefield, the 27th Army has been stationed in Wuxi.
The 27th Army was affiliated to the Nanjing Military Region led by Xu Shiyou. At that time, General Xu Shiyou was attacked by the "rebels". Xu Shiyou, who had a big temper and impatient temper, was furious, but there was nothing he could do about them.
Regarding those young "rebels", the central government clearly stipulates that "excessive actions cannot be taken". Xu Shiyou will Therefore, the army endured it again and again.
However, the "rebels" are pushing their limits and going more and more excessive.
Under such circumstances, Xu Shiyou decided to leave Nanjing temporarily and go to You Taizhong's 27th Army to "take shelter".
There are so many troops in the Nanjing Military Region, why did Xu Shiyou go to You Taizhong's 27th Army?
This is because Xu Shiyou feels that You Taizhong has "the wrong temper" with him. In addition, Xu Shiyou is from Xinxian County, Henan Province, and You Taizhong is from Guangshan, Henan Province. Both of them are descendants of Dabie Mountain.
It should be said that Xu Shiyou chose the right place and the right person. As soon as Xu Shiyou arrived in Wuxi, You Taizhong took him to the military headquarters and protected him strictly.
For more than a month, You Taizhong took care of Xu Shiyou's work and life as much as possible, and became a "windshield" in front of Xu Shiyou.
learned that Xu Shiyou was in the 27th Army. The "rebels" came to his door several times and wanted to criticize Xu Shiyou by name.
You Taizhong personally led the guards to defend themselves to the death. Facing the lawless "rebels" at the gate of the military headquarters, You Taizhong clapped his chest and scolded sternly:
"As long as I'm here, you can't even step into the courtyard gate unless you step over me!"
As a result, the "rebels" only dared to bluff and shout a few slogans, and no one had the courage to approach the angry old general!
Xu Shiyou was safe and sound in Wuxi, but You Taizhong was implicated.
The "rebels" did not dare to break into the 27th Army Military Headquarters compound, so they changed to a "routine". They endlessly verbally harassed and provoked You Taizhong, making him upset and furious.
In desperation, General You Taizhong fell ill. Fortunately, he was rescued in time, and General You Taizhong was able to turn the corner.
General Xu Shiyou later said, "You Taizhong is a kind and honest man. I went to the 27th Army to take shelter from the limelight, and it was he who helped me block the bullet."
You Taizhong is not only a "kind and honest" person, but also a tough guy who dares to take action.
After Xu Shiyou died of illness, You Taizhong, the commander of the Guangzhou Military Region, did a "daring" thing.
He made an exception and used a company of soldiers to go to the mountains of Guangxi to cut down the best century-old nanmu, and worked overtime to build a coffin for Xu Shiyou.
You must know that calling in troops is a very serious matter. If it is not done well, You Taizhong may be held accountable by the central government, which may range from punishment to dismissal and investigation.
Even though he knew there was such a risk, You Taizhong did it without hesitation. When reporting to his superiors afterwards, You Taizhong said straightforwardly: "It's worth doing the last thing for the old leader, even if he is punished one by one."
The matter was finally reported to Comrade Xiaoping, carefully After asking in detail the ins and outs of this matter, Comrade Xiaoping said with laughter and tears: "This 'daring' You Taizhong, his old temper of 'not afraid of heaven and earth' has not changed at all after so many years."
As for how to punish You Taizhong, Comrade Xiaoping did not give clear instructions, so the matter ended up being left alone.
Chairman Mao and Comrade Xiaoping had a cordial conversation
Five cartons of Zhonghua brand cigarettes, a pure affection.
Comrade Xiaoping knew You Taizhong very well. As early as the Anti-Japanese War, You Taizhong was one of his generals.
When Comrade Xiaoping served as the political commissar of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, You Taizhong successively served as the instructor, company commander, deputy battalion commander, battalion commander, deputy regiment commander, and regimental commander of the 772nd Regiment of the 386 Brigade;
When Comrade Xiaoping served as the political commissar of the Second Field Army, You Taizhong successively served as the deputy brigade commander and brigade commander of the 16th Brigade of the "Second Field", and the division commander of the 34th Division of the 12th Army.
Comrade Xiaoping commented that You Taizhong was "courageous and knowledgeable, and he is a rare warrior."
In the eyes of General You Taizhong, Comrade Xiaoping was the "person who would not worry even if the sky fell."
You Taizhong once said to his old comrades: "Nothing can trouble our political commissar Deng."
General You Taizhong has great respect for Comrade Xiaoping. This attitude has always been the same and has never changed.
Even when Comrade Xiaoping "stepped aside", General You Taizhong dared to support Comrade Xiaoping in public.
At the beginning of 1973, Comrade Xiaoping ended his "labor" in Jiangxi and returned to Beijing after a long journey.
htmlIn mid-December, You Taizhong went to the hospital to visit his old comrade Li Da who was sick and hospitalized.
Li Da asked You Taizhong: "Have you not seen our Political Commissar Deng for several years?"
You Taizhong nodded and said helplessly: "I don't know how Political Commissar Deng is doing now."
"Do you want to see Political Commissar Deng?" Li Da said.
You Taizhong smiled bitterly and said, "Of course I want to, but where can I find Political Commissar Deng?"
Li Da pretended to be mysterious and asked You Taizhong: "Do you want to know the latest news about Political Commissar Deng?"
You Taizhong asked eagerly: "Stop selling your lies and tell me quickly, where is Political Commissar Deng?"
Li Da whispered to You Taizhong: "Political Commissar Deng is back and now lives in Beijing."
You Taizhong said impatiently: "Where does Political Commissar Deng live? Do you know his specific address?"
Li Da said seriously: "I wonder how the Central Committee will arrange it when Political Commissar Deng returns to Beijing this time. Exclusion, many things are unclear at the moment. You have to think clearly about the consequences of going to see him at this time."
"I can't control that much. I'm going to see my old leader. It's that simple. If you have anything to think about," You Taizhong said.
"Aren't you afraid of being implicated?" Li Da asked.
"There's nothing to be afraid of," You Taizhong said without hesitation.
Li Da said: "That's good. If you dare to go, then come with me."
Li Da told You Taizhong: "Su Zhenhua also wants to see Political Commissar Deng. Let's go to Political Commissar Deng together."
Founding Major General You Taizhong
In this way, You Taizhong, Li Da and Su Zhenhua took a car to a small courtyard in Xishan, which was Comrade Xiaoping's temporary residence after returning to Beijing.
On the way to Xishan, Li Da reminded You Taizhong again: "Su Zhenhua and I have both 'stepped aside'. We don't care. Your situation is different. Do you want to think about it again?"
You Taizhong said with a dark face: "I'll just go and decide, whether it's punishment or dismissal, whatever!"
The car soon arrived at Xishan, and You Taizhong, Li Da and Su Zhenhua walked into Comrade Xiaoping's residence together.
In the courtyard, Deng Xiaoping was drinking tea and reading the newspaper. When he saw three old subordinates coming uninvited, Comrade Xiaoping immediately stood up and greeted them.
Comrade Xiaoping smiled and said to them: "You are so courageous. Many people avoid you, but you still dare to come to your door."
You Taizhong said: "Others come. I can’t care if you don’t come. Anyway, it’s only natural that we come to see the old leader, and the Emperor has nothing to do with it.”
Comrade Xiaoping shook hands with You Taizhong, Li Da and Su Zhenhua one by one, and then asked them to sit down on the small bench.
Comrade Xiaoping said: "I am very happy that you came to see me. I also want to see you."
At this time, Comrade Xiaoping took out a pack of cigarettes, handed one to each of the three people, and lit a cigarette himself.
Comrade Xiaoping
You Taizhong subconsciously glanced at the cigarette that Comrade Xiaoping handed over. He felt sad and his nose felt a little sore.
Comrade Xiaoping smokes one of the cheapest cigarettes on the market. The price of each pack of cigarettes is less than one-fifth of the "Zhonghua Brand" cigarettes.
You Taizhong's brain buzzed, and tears blurred his eyes.
"Are you choking?" Comrade Xiaoping said with a smile: "The cigarettes of this brand are strong and a bit choking. I am quite addicted to cigarettes, so I think it is not bad."
The old leader smoked such cigarettes. You can imagine his situation. You Taizhong didn't know how to reply for a moment.
Fortunately, Comrade Xiaoping changed the topic in time, and several people chatted about the events of that year while smoking.
About half an hour later, You Taizhong, Li Da and Su Zhenhua said goodbye to the old leader and got into a car bound for downtown Beijing.
The old chief did not tell them about the suffering he had suffered, nor did he mention any plans for the future. It was not easy for them to ask the old chief for anything, so the three of them felt particularly uncomfortable.
When the car passed Jingxi Hotel, You Taizhong suddenly asked the driver to "stop the car." He hurried to the hotel canteen and said to the salesperson as soon as he entered the door: "I want to buy five cartons of cigarettes."
The salesperson asked: "What brand of cigarettes do you want to buy?"
You Taizhong said: "Bring me five "Zhonghua" cigarettes."
The salesperson said in surprise: "If you buy so many, how long will it take to smoke?"
You Taizhong said: "It's for others." Afterwards, You Taizhong paid the money and returned to the car with five "Zhonghua" cigarettes.
“Go back the same way you came,” You Taizhong said to the driver.
No need to ask more, Li Da and Su Zhenhua both guessed what You Taizhong wanted to do.
Second from the right: General You Taizhong First from the right: General Zhang Wannian
Seeing You Taizhong and three others coming back, Comrade Xiaoping asked in confusion: "What's going on? Did you pull something down?"
While handing five cartons of cigarettes to Comrade Xiaoping, You Taizhong said to Comrade Xiaoping: "Old chief, you'd better smoke these cigarettes."
Comrade Xiaoping was stunned for a moment and said: "It costs you money, so I won't be polite to you."
After that, Comrade Xiaoping immediately opened a pack of cigarettes, took out a cigarette, brought it close to his nose and smelled it, then lit the cigarette and took a deep breath.
Comrade Xiaoping said to himself: "Yes, the smell of smoke is still so pure. I haven't smoked such good cigarettes for several years!"
Seeing this scene and hearing the old chief's words, You Taizhong's eyes were filled with tears again...
Needless to say, in that special period, there were not many people like General You Taizhong who valued love and justice and were frank.
Because of this, General You Taizhong's actions are particularly touching. This kind of friendship that does not "follow the crowd", is not mixed with any motives, and is extremely pure, is so precious.
Comrade Xiaoping and General You Taizhong
Conclusion
As Comrade Xiaoping commented, General You Taizhong was "bold" and a man who "had no fear of heaven or earth". Sometimes, General You Taizhong was a particularly simple person.
Because of his simplicity, General You Taizhong was able to risk being "implicated" and do what he thought was a rightful thing without hesitation.
In 1988, General You Taizhong, the founding major general, was awarded the rank of general.
On July 24, 1998, General You Taizhong unfortunately died of illness in Guangzhou at the age of 80.
Let us pay tribute to General You Taizhong who was "bold" and "fearless of heaven and earth"!
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