" Chief of Staff, 101 suddenly fainted, what should I do? "
In the spring of 1948, the phone in front of Liu Yalou, the chief of staff of the Northeast Field Army , suddenly rang. As soon as he answered the call, he heard an anxious voice coming from the other side of the receiver. Liu Yalou was also shocked. 101 was the code name of Commander Lin Biao. How could Lin Biao suddenly faint? Although Lin Biao's health is notoriously bad, he shouldn't faint so easily! He quickly shouted to the other end of the phone: " first aid, I'll be here right away! " As he said this, he greeted the driver and went straight to Nosi.
Liu Yalou
Lin Biao, as a person with both great achievements and great faults in Chinese history, is very controversial. Many people wrote monographs about him and expressed doubts about his ability to command operations. As for character and temperament, each person has his own story, and there is no consensus. But the only thing recognized is that Lin Biao's health is too poor.
In fact, during the Agrarian Revolution, Lin Biao's health was pretty good, and there were not many records that he often fell ill at that time. Although he was also injured, after treatment, he eventually recovered and it did not affect his future. What really knocked down Lin Biao was a shot from Jinsui Army . It was after the Battle of Pingxingguan that Lin Biao went out on horseback for an inspection. As a result, he was shot down by a man from the Shanxi-Sui Army on the road. Although Jinsuijun later apologized, the damage had already been done.
Battle of Pingxingguan
This shot was really coincidental. The wound was on the chest, but it perfectly avoided all the organs. This was a blessing among misfortunes; however, after the wound healed, a large amount of scar tissue was produced due to the penetrating injury, which oppressed some nerves in the body, resulting in autonomic nerves and metabolic disorders. Moreover, during the treatment, Lin Biao also developed a drug allergy, which eventually completely destroyed his body. Although he seemed to have recovered later, he still suffered from frequent headaches, sensitivity to cold, and insomnia.
After the War of Liberation began, Lin Biao came to the Northeast to command the Northeast Democratic Alliance . In 1947, when he commanded three campaigns in the Jiangnan Campaign, he was under too much pressure and suffered a relapse of his old illness, which kept him awake all night. Gao Gang immediately contacted the Soviet Union, hoping that the other party could send the best doctors to treat Lin Biao. As a result, the Soviet Union sent a cardiovascular expert, but the treatment lasted for half a day, and the effect was very limited. Lin Biao felt that the other party could not cure him at all, and it would be a waste of time to cure him.
However, Lin Biao's condition became more and more serious, and some scary symptoms even began to appear. He began to lie awake all night, unable to close his eyes. No matter how tired I am, if I sleep for two or three hours a day, I will never be able to fall asleep again. Everyone knows that this is because he is under too much pressure, but the war situation is tense and Lin Biao cannot relax at all. Sometimes, he could only cover himself with a few quilts, lie there and stare at the roof, just as he was resting.
Later, his symptoms became more and more serious, and he began to sleepwalk . Once, he suddenly fell ill in the middle of the night and went out for a walk in the snow wearing single clothes. The guard didn't know what was going on at first, but when he saw that Lin Biao didn't come back, he became anxious and wanted to pull him back quickly. But the sleepwalkers were extremely powerful and violent, and the guards couldn't control them at all. Finally, several people worked together to push Lin Biao onto the bed again. But early the next morning, Lin Biao couldn't remember this incident at all.
sleepwalking
In addition, Lin Biao is also very afraid of wind. The rafters of his bedroom were covered with notes. These notes turned out to be Lin Biao's "anemometer". As long as the wind from the outside could blow up the notes, he would feel frightened. Even later, he couldn't even bear the wind caused by walking. The guards are cautious every time they come in or out.
In addition to being afraid of wind, Lin Biao is also very afraid of light. There was a time when he used the war room as his bedroom. Every time when he went to sleep, he would always ask people to surround the war room with three layers of cotton cloth to prevent any light from getting through.Sometimes when Liu Yalou came to report to work, he would feel very depressed, but Lin Biao said that he would not be able to stand being away from such an environment. Liu Yalou had no choice but to let him go.
All Lin Biao's physical abnormalities are ultimately caused by insomnia. In order to treat his insomnia, the Party Central Committee also took great pains. At that time, Chairman Mao knew that Lin Biaoxin was no better than a Soviet doctor, so he asked the famous doctor Fu Lianxi to treat him. Fu Lianzhen and Lin Biao had known each other during the Agrarian War, so Lin Biao did not reject his treatment and examination. However, after some examination, Fu Lianyi came to the conclusion: Lin Biao's physical problems were all neurological problems, not organ problems, and could not be cured by Western medicine.
Soviet doctor
After hearing this, Lin Biao said very happily: " I know that Western medicine is useless. From now on, I will treat myself. " As he said this, he shook a thick medical book in his hand and laughed like a child.
Lin Biao also has some foundation in traditional Chinese culture. Before the injury, he was already fascinated by traditional Chinese medicine. He carries a thick medical book with him and will read it twice when he has nothing to do. Later, Western medicine in the Soviet Union damaged his body, which made him even more resistant to Western medicine and wanted to treat himself.
Although Fu Lianxi is a doctor of Western medicine, he also has knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. He knew that Chinese medicine was profound and profound and could not be easily mastered by a layman just by reading a book. Often, it is impossible for a Chinese medicine apprentice to become an apprentice without studying with his master for twenty years. Furthermore, neurological diseases are incurable diseases in the world, and even traditional Chinese medicine may not be effective.
So Fu Lianxi said to Lin Biao: " Traditional Chinese Medicine is certainly very good, but you are not a professional in learning this, and your understanding of many Chinese medicine theories may not be accurate. If you really only believe in Chinese medicine, it is better to ask the central government to recruit a Chinese medicine doctor. The doctor will check it out for you. "
Lin Biao said: " I don't have to worry about the central government. I know my own illness. Let me tell you, when the cadres and soldiers of our Wild Division Guard Company are sick, I prescribe them. " When he said this, a look of pride appeared on his face.
What Lin Biao said was indeed true. The soldiers in the guard company had some headaches and fever, and it was indeed Lin Biao who was prescribing medicine to treat them. But Fu Lianchen knew that this did not mean anything. First of all, the soldiers' physical condition was much better than that of Lin Biao. As long as they took medicine with the same properties and taste, they could slowly heal themselves. Moreover, Chinese medicine already had mature prescriptions for this kind of exogenous disease, and there was no need to adjust the dosage. However, Lin Biao's own disease is not that simple. Even famous doctors may not be able to solve it, let alone him who is half-assed? However, Fu Lianxun also knew that Lin Biao's temper was notoriously bad, and if he insisted on persisting, it might have the opposite effect. So, he fell silent and stopped talking.
Northeast Field Army soldier
After seeing off Fu Lianxi, Lin Biao actually felt as if he had won a battle on the battlefield. He quickly picked up the medical book and read it carefully. In just ten minutes, he prescribed a prescription and handed it to the guard to take the medicine according to the prescription. Soon, the medicine was prepared and fried. Lin Biao frowned slightly while holding the medicine bowl, and then drank it "gu dong gu dong". But even within five minutes, he suddenly turned red, panted like an ox, and then fell to the ground.
At this moment, everyone in Yesi was frightened. Several staff officers rushed over and called Lin Biao loudly, but received no response. Some pessimistic comrades cried anxiously, and some were even discussing how to hold funerals and hold a memorial service. A few of them who were relatively sober quickly called Chief of Staff Liu Yalou. At this time, political commissar Luo Ronghuan was also ill, and the task of presiding over the daily work of the Field Army fell entirely on Liu Yalou's shoulders.
Liu Yalou
After receiving the call, Liu Yalou did not dare to delay for a moment and rushed to Yesi. He asked people to bring Lin Biao's medicine residue to test whether it was poisonous; then he asked people to go to the city to ask a doctor to rescue Lin Biao.
" Chief of Staff, 101 suddenly fainted, what should I do? "
In the spring of 1948, the phone in front of Liu Yalou, the chief of staff of the Northeast Field Army , suddenly rang. As soon as he answered the call, he heard an anxious voice coming from the other side of the receiver. Liu Yalou was also shocked. 101 was the code name of Commander Lin Biao. How could Lin Biao suddenly faint? Although Lin Biao's health is notoriously bad, he shouldn't faint so easily! He quickly shouted to the other end of the phone: " first aid, I'll be here right away! " As he said this, he greeted the driver and went straight to Nosi.
Liu Yalou
Lin Biao, as a person with both great achievements and great faults in Chinese history, is very controversial. Many people wrote monographs about him and expressed doubts about his ability to command operations. As for character and temperament, each person has his own story, and there is no consensus. But the only thing recognized is that Lin Biao's health is too poor.
In fact, during the Agrarian Revolution, Lin Biao's health was pretty good, and there were not many records that he often fell ill at that time. Although he was also injured, after treatment, he eventually recovered and it did not affect his future. What really knocked down Lin Biao was a shot from Jinsui Army . It was after the Battle of Pingxingguan that Lin Biao went out on horseback for an inspection. As a result, he was shot down by a man from the Shanxi-Sui Army on the road. Although Jinsuijun later apologized, the damage had already been done.
Battle of Pingxingguan
This shot was really coincidental. The wound was on the chest, but it perfectly avoided all the organs. This was a blessing among misfortunes; however, after the wound healed, a large amount of scar tissue was produced due to the penetrating injury, which oppressed some nerves in the body, resulting in autonomic nerves and metabolic disorders. Moreover, during the treatment, Lin Biao also developed a drug allergy, which eventually completely destroyed his body. Although he seemed to have recovered later, he still suffered from frequent headaches, sensitivity to cold, and insomnia.
After the War of Liberation began, Lin Biao came to the Northeast to command the Northeast Democratic Alliance . In 1947, when he commanded three campaigns in the Jiangnan Campaign, he was under too much pressure and suffered a relapse of his old illness, which kept him awake all night. Gao Gang immediately contacted the Soviet Union, hoping that the other party could send the best doctors to treat Lin Biao. As a result, the Soviet Union sent a cardiovascular expert, but the treatment lasted for half a day, and the effect was very limited. Lin Biao felt that the other party could not cure him at all, and it would be a waste of time to cure him.
However, Lin Biao's condition became more and more serious, and some scary symptoms even began to appear. He began to lie awake all night, unable to close his eyes. No matter how tired I am, if I sleep for two or three hours a day, I will never be able to fall asleep again. Everyone knows that this is because he is under too much pressure, but the war situation is tense and Lin Biao cannot relax at all. Sometimes, he could only cover himself with a few quilts, lie there and stare at the roof, just as he was resting.
Later, his symptoms became more and more serious, and he began to sleepwalk . Once, he suddenly fell ill in the middle of the night and went out for a walk in the snow wearing single clothes. The guard didn't know what was going on at first, but when he saw that Lin Biao didn't come back, he became anxious and wanted to pull him back quickly. But the sleepwalkers were extremely powerful and violent, and the guards couldn't control them at all. Finally, several people worked together to push Lin Biao onto the bed again. But early the next morning, Lin Biao couldn't remember this incident at all.
sleepwalking
In addition, Lin Biao is also very afraid of wind. The rafters of his bedroom were covered with notes. These notes turned out to be Lin Biao's "anemometer". As long as the wind from the outside could blow up the notes, he would feel frightened. Even later, he couldn't even bear the wind caused by walking. The guards are cautious every time they come in or out.
In addition to being afraid of wind, Lin Biao is also very afraid of light. There was a time when he used the war room as his bedroom. Every time when he went to sleep, he would always ask people to surround the war room with three layers of cotton cloth to prevent any light from getting through.Sometimes when Liu Yalou came to report to work, he would feel very depressed, but Lin Biao said that he would not be able to stand being away from such an environment. Liu Yalou had no choice but to let him go.
All Lin Biao's physical abnormalities are ultimately caused by insomnia. In order to treat his insomnia, the Party Central Committee also took great pains. At that time, Chairman Mao knew that Lin Biaoxin was no better than a Soviet doctor, so he asked the famous doctor Fu Lianxi to treat him. Fu Lianzhen and Lin Biao had known each other during the Agrarian War, so Lin Biao did not reject his treatment and examination. However, after some examination, Fu Lianyi came to the conclusion: Lin Biao's physical problems were all neurological problems, not organ problems, and could not be cured by Western medicine.
Soviet doctor
After hearing this, Lin Biao said very happily: " I know that Western medicine is useless. From now on, I will treat myself. " As he said this, he shook a thick medical book in his hand and laughed like a child.
Lin Biao also has some foundation in traditional Chinese culture. Before the injury, he was already fascinated by traditional Chinese medicine. He carries a thick medical book with him and will read it twice when he has nothing to do. Later, Western medicine in the Soviet Union damaged his body, which made him even more resistant to Western medicine and wanted to treat himself.
Although Fu Lianxi is a doctor of Western medicine, he also has knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. He knew that Chinese medicine was profound and profound and could not be easily mastered by a layman just by reading a book. Often, it is impossible for a Chinese medicine apprentice to become an apprentice without studying with his master for twenty years. Furthermore, neurological diseases are incurable diseases in the world, and even traditional Chinese medicine may not be effective.
So Fu Lianxi said to Lin Biao: " Traditional Chinese Medicine is certainly very good, but you are not a professional in learning this, and your understanding of many Chinese medicine theories may not be accurate. If you really only believe in Chinese medicine, it is better to ask the central government to recruit a Chinese medicine doctor. The doctor will check it out for you. "
Lin Biao said: " I don't have to worry about the central government. I know my own illness. Let me tell you, when the cadres and soldiers of our Wild Division Guard Company are sick, I prescribe them. " When he said this, a look of pride appeared on his face.
What Lin Biao said was indeed true. The soldiers in the guard company had some headaches and fever, and it was indeed Lin Biao who was prescribing medicine to treat them. But Fu Lianchen knew that this did not mean anything. First of all, the soldiers' physical condition was much better than that of Lin Biao. As long as they took medicine with the same properties and taste, they could slowly heal themselves. Moreover, Chinese medicine already had mature prescriptions for this kind of exogenous disease, and there was no need to adjust the dosage. However, Lin Biao's own disease is not that simple. Even famous doctors may not be able to solve it, let alone him who is half-assed? However, Fu Lianxun also knew that Lin Biao's temper was notoriously bad, and if he insisted on persisting, it might have the opposite effect. So, he fell silent and stopped talking.
Northeast Field Army soldier
After seeing off Fu Lianxi, Lin Biao actually felt as if he had won a battle on the battlefield. He quickly picked up the medical book and read it carefully. In just ten minutes, he prescribed a prescription and handed it to the guard to take the medicine according to the prescription. Soon, the medicine was prepared and fried. Lin Biao frowned slightly while holding the medicine bowl, and then drank it "gu dong gu dong". But even within five minutes, he suddenly turned red, panted like an ox, and then fell to the ground.
At this moment, everyone in Yesi was frightened. Several staff officers rushed over and called Lin Biao loudly, but received no response. Some pessimistic comrades cried anxiously, and some were even discussing how to hold funerals and hold a memorial service. A few of them who were relatively sober quickly called Chief of Staff Liu Yalou. At this time, political commissar Luo Ronghuan was also ill, and the task of presiding over the daily work of the Field Army fell entirely on Liu Yalou's shoulders.
Liu Yalou
After receiving the call, Liu Yalou did not dare to delay for a moment and rushed to Yesi. He asked people to bring Lin Biao's medicine residue to test whether it was poisonous; then he asked people to go to the city to ask a doctor to rescue Lin Biao.He said emotionally: " It doesn't matter what equipment or medicine is used, as long as the commander can be rescued. No matter what the cost, even if it takes the flesh of Liu Yalou, I will do it. " The war is about to begin, but something happened to the commander. How can he explain this to the Party Central Committee and the soldiers of the Northeast Field Army?
Soon, the doctors arrived and immediately conducted a comprehensive examination on Lin Biao. One of these doctors was familiar with Chinese medicine. When he picked up the prescription and looked at it, cold sweat immediately broke out from his forehead. It turned out that Lin Biao used a medicine in the prescription, which was arsenic. He took a very strong dose of this drug, which exceeded the safe range. His sudden fainting and flushed face were consistent with the characteristics of arsenic poisoning.
Arsenic
Many people know that arsenic is highly poisonous, but in fact, it is also a traditional Chinese medicine. In southern China, some fishermen who often go into the water will take trace amounts of arsenic before setting off to combat the cold. Lin Biao prescribed this medicine to himself, probably because he wanted to keep out the cold. However, since he had not studied traditional Chinese medicine, he was not clear about the contraindications of some medicines, so he prescribed a high dosage.
Now that he knew the reason, the doctor immediately prescribed a prescription and gave Lin Biao some neutralizing medicine to take. Lin Biao's condition stabilized and he began to have intermittent consciousness. Liu Yalou felt a little more relaxed, but his temper immediately rose. He ran to Lin Biao's office, picked up the medical book, and said to the guard next to him: " Take it out quickly and burn it! Don't let him take medicine according to the prescription again! "
"This..." The guard was a little embarrassed. This book is Lin Biao's treasure. If he finds out that he burned the book, why should he not be punished?
Liu Yalou also knew what the guard was worried about, so he sighed and took the book back. He was also afraid that if Lin Biao knew that he had ordered the burning of the book and really started to argue with him, it would seriously interfere with the command of the troops. In the current war, it is better to focus on unity.
After about two or three hours, Lin Biao woke up completely. Liu Yalou called the guards and secretaries over and held a group meeting. He proposed that in the future, if Lin Biao prescribes medicine by himself, it must be reviewed and approved by a health care doctor before arresting him. Anyone who violates this rule will be subject to military law! Seeing Liu Yalou's firm attitude, Lin Biao also expressed his position, saying that he would never take medicine indiscriminately again.
The storm caused by arsenic passed like this. However, the problem was not solved. Lin Biao's insomnia continued and his body was still weak. I don’t know how he discovered it later, but Lin Biao felt that the burning smell when the match was struck could make him feel better. Therefore, the guards carried a large number of matches with them. If Lin Biao felt uncomfortable, he would draw two matches to help him relieve himself. Relying on this useless method, Lin Biao survived the entire Liaoshen Campaign.
Later, the Pingjin Battle started, and Lin Biao was ordered to lead his troops into the pass. There was little pressure in this battle, and Fu Zuoyi eventually led his troops to revolt, saving a lot of war losses. But then, the People's Liberation Army began to move south, preparing to launch a cross-river battle . Since they had full control of the railway line, the Northeast Field Army Field Division was able to take the train and go south. As a result, Lin Biao was surprised to find that he could actually fall asleep in such a noisy and bumpy environment on a train! So on the way south, his body recovered somewhat.
In fact, it can be seen from this detail that Lin Biao's insomnia has a lot to do with his mental stress. The noise on the train was loud, but it just helped him clear his mind and stop thinking about other things. In this way, of course he can fall asleep.
But after crossing the Yangtze River, Lin Biao's situation began to deteriorate again. The hot and humid environment in the south makes people easily irritable, and of course it is even more likely to make Lin Biao upset at this time. He couldn't sleep all night long, and sometimes he could only close his eyes and sleep for a while while riding in the jeep. However, this increases the risk of catching a cold. Although the war was finally won, Lin Biao suffered so much in this battle that he was left with only skin and bones.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lin Biao was finally able to relax and recuperate. In view of the fact that the medical conditions in the Soviet Union were better, the Party Central Committee decided to let Lin Biao, Xu Xiangqian, and Su Yu go to the Soviet Union for recuperation. However, after discussing it, Xu and Su felt that a warm environment was more suitable for them, so they went to Qingdao for recuperation. Only Lin Biao went to the Soviet Union.
Facts have proved that Xu and Su's decision was correct. The weather in the Soviet Union was too cold and not suitable for physical recovery. After Lin Biao went there, he soon developed digestive system disorders and suffered from frequent diarrhea. His health got worse and worse, and later he developed a series of problems such as fear of water, light, and odors. Later, when he returned to Beijing, the situation did not improve. It can be said that in the last few years of his life, he survived the torture of illness.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lin Biao was finally able to relax and recuperate. In view of the fact that the medical conditions in the Soviet Union were better, the Party Central Committee decided to let Lin Biao, Xu Xiangqian, and Su Yu go to the Soviet Union for recuperation. However, after discussing it, Xu and Su felt that a warm environment was more suitable for them, so they went to Qingdao for recuperation. Only Lin Biao went to the Soviet Union.
Facts have proved that Xu and Su's decision was correct. The weather in the Soviet Union was too cold and not suitable for physical recovery. After Lin Biao went there, he soon developed digestive system disorders and suffered from frequent diarrhea. His health got worse and worse, and later he developed a series of problems such as fear of water, light, and odors. Later, when he returned to Beijing, the situation did not improve. It can be said that in the last few years of his life, he survived the torture of illness.
