In the early 1960s, the Air Force commander took a Jim car to attend an important meeting. Because time was urgent, the driver drove at a speed and hit another vehicle at the intersection.

In the early 1960s, the Air Force commander took a Jim car to attend an important meeting. Because time was urgent, the driver drove at a speed and hit another vehicle at the intersection. After the commander woke up, he got out of the car and apologized in person, and stated: "We are responsible for all the responsibility for this accident."

In the 1950s, the New China Air Force had just been established and was the real "proud son of heaven", and the limelight was unparalleled. Some Air Force cadres developed arrogance, which attracted the attention of the Air Force Command and quickly curbed this unhealthy trend. The leaders of the Air Force set an example, set an example and took the lead, and educated their subordinates with their own actions.

1. "The Army is my son, and the Air Force is my son."

In 1950, in the Yangshu area of ​​Tianjin, an Air Force cadre went out to do business and met an Army cadre. The people nearby saw the differences in the military uniforms of the two people and asked: "2 comrades, why are your military uniforms different? One wears blue pants and the other wears yellow pants?"

Air Force cadres were proud and said: "We are the Air Force, they are the Army, of course they are different." Some people asked: "Which is the Air Force or the Army?" Air Force cadres replied: "We are in the sky, they are underground, which one do you think is the best?"

Soon, this matter reached the Air Force Command, and Commander Liu (the first commander of the New China Air Force, formerly known as Zhendong) attached great importance to it. In April of that year, the first air force's aviation unit was established, and the Air Force Command held a meeting to discuss the number of the first air force. Many comrades at the meeting said: "The number of the first aviation unit should be designated as the '1st Mixed Brigade of the Air Force', which is of great monumental significance."

When Commander Liu heard this, he told the story of the Yangshu in Tianjin from beginning to end, saying:

"This incident sounded the alarm for us. Some cadres of the Air Force have a arrogant mentality and always thought about 'the number one in the air force in the world'. I thought about it for a long time. The number of the first aviation unit is not called the '1st Brigade', and the '1st Brigade' is left to troops with outstanding military achievements in future operations."

Commander Liu expressed his opinion, and the comrades present were deeply shocked and unanimously approved the opinion. The following agenda is to discuss the exact number, and a comrade proposed: "The number of the first aviation unit is not called the '1st Brigade', it is called the '2nd Brigade'. ." Commander Liu smiled slightly and put forward another suggestion:

"On Jinggangshan , when the first worker and peasant Red Army was founded, it was not called the 'Red 1st Army', but it was called ' Red 4th Army '. We can follow the practices of the Red Army and name the first aviation unit the 4th Air Force brigade', which can not only inherit the glorious tradition of the Red Army, but also help the construction of the aviation unit."

Therefore, when the 1st Air Force of the New China Air Force was established, the number was designated as the '4th Air Force Mixed Brigade'. Later, Commander Liu made an image metaphor and said: "The Air Force and Navy both came from the Army's 'Big Brother'. The Army is always 'I'm Talent' and the Air Force is 'Son'."

Commander Liu's earnest teaching awakened the subordinates and stopped this bad atmosphere. In daily work and life, Commander Liu has taken action and set an example for his subordinates.

2. Don’t want to ride the old Jim car.

In September 1959, Commander Liu was working, and comrades from the Air Force Logistics Department came to him. The logistics cadre said: "Chief, your old Jim car (organizational allocation) has a malfunction and has been sent to the repair shop for repair. Our logistics department's opinion: 'To facilitate your work, I will arrange a new red flag car for you.'"

Commander Liu waved his hands and refused, saying: "Comrade, the country is still in difficulty now. How much does a new red flag car cost the country? I have been riding this Jim car for many years and have been used to it. I am not allowed to change it for me. After the Jim car is repaired, I will send it back to me immediately. I don't want the red flag car."

But the parts of the old Jim car are old and have not been repaired for a long time, so Commander Liu took the car of other comrades.Not long after, Commander Liu went to Hangzhou to attend an important meeting, took the car of his old comrades to the airport, and then arrived in Hangzhou by plane.

After the meeting, Commander Liu's secretary called the office and asked the driver to pick it up. The office director asked the repair shop and learned that "the old Jim car has not been repaired yet", so he found the logistics department to borrow the car. The cadres of the logistics department waved their hand and assigned a new Hongqi car to Commander Liu, and the office director took the new Hongqi car back.

Commander Liu returned on the same day, the driver drove the new red flag car and arrived at the airport to greet him on time. Commander Liu walked down the gangway, and the driver ran over, saluted Commander Liu, and took Commander Liu to the car. Commander Liu came to the car and saw the new Hongqi car at first sight. He asked: "Why did you change to a new car?"

Comrade driver replied: "Chief, the old Jim car has not been repaired yet. You can take this car back first." Commander Liu shook his head and said: "Little comrade, you drive back, I'll take a car back." As he said, Commander Liu got into the car of his old comrade and took a car back to the Air Force Command.

Immediately, Commander Liu called the office director and criticized: "You know my temper. It's always a good idea. If you don't change a new car, you won't change a new car. Why did you bring the new car back?" The Director of Office lowered his head and replied: "Chief, the old Jim car has not been repaired, so..."

When Commander Liu heard this, he said: "My Jim car has not been repaired. You won't send another car. I saw that there is an idle vehicle parked at the commander's department. Why did you have to get a new car?" The Director of Office said this. The true thoughts of the heart, saying: "Chief, you are the commander of the Air Force. You are so proud of your appearance when you ride in a red flag car. Besides, this is in compliance with the regulations. If the organization assigns it to you, you should accept it." Commander Liu was furious and criticized fiercely:

"I have told you repeatedly that I hate the kind of houses that become more spacious as you live in, the more exquisite the car is, the more beautiful the furniture is, the more you change, the more you think about it, but the vulgar style that you don't have to work, but specialize in enjoying treatment! As soon as you are promoted, you will reach out to get treatment. Have you ever thought about it?"

The director of the office lowered his head, listened to Commander Liu's criticism silently, and realized his mistakes. Soon, under the arrangement of Commander Liu, the new Hongqi car was returned to the logistics department. After the old Jim car was repaired, Commander Liu got on the Jim car again and began to investigate everywhere, working for the country day and night.

3. The driver drove at speed and had an accident. The commander got off the car and apologized in person.

On the day in the early 1960s, Commander Liu returned from an inspection in another place and had just returned to Beijing. After several days and nights, Commander Liu was about to take a good rest when he received a notice for the meeting. This is an important meeting. Commander Liu, as the commander of the Air Force, naturally cannot be absent.

So Commander Liu asked the office to prepare a car and went to attend the meeting. After the driver started the car, Commander Liu quickly got into the car and sat in the back seat. He was busy for several days and was so exhausted that he leaned on his seat for a while.

Because of the urgent time, the driver kept stepping on the accelerator, and the Jim car was speeding on the road. When we reached a narrow intersection, a car came into the main road from the next path and was inserted in front of Jim's car. When the green light arrived, the car drove slowly, blocking the road ahead of Jim.

The driver was anxious for a moment, so he overtook the car from the side and drove to the front of the car. Unexpectedly, the driver of the car also became angry and drove the "fighting car" and surpassed the front of the Jim car again. The driver was young and stepped on the accelerator to the bottom, started speeding, and ran to the car to chase each other.

Both sides overtook each other several times, and the driver stepped on the accelerator again, and Jim started driving at full speed. Suddenly, the car suddenly slowed down, and Jim couldn't stop the car for a while and hit the car's butt. Commander Liu woke up from his sleep. When he saw the scene in front of him, he realized that a car accident had occurred.

Comrade comrade explained the whole story. Commander Liu quickly got out of the car and apologized to the driver of the car, and said: "We are all responsible for this accident." The passengers in the car recognized Commander Liu and said: "We are also responsible for this matter." In the end, both sides took a step back and reached a settlement.

After the meeting, Commander Liu took the Jim car back and said to the driver: "My little comrade, the behavior of driving a 'fuqi car' is not acceptable, it is harmful to others and yourself. You are my driver, and you cannot be proud and complacent. How can you drive around? After you go back, write a review immediately and remember it must be profound."

It can be said that Commander Liu's criticism is harsh, allowing the driver to realize his mistakes and tighten the string of "safe driving".

4. The rural soldiers want to take the car, and the commander waved his hand to agree.

After a while, Commander Liu went out for inspection, Jim's car threw the anchor halfway. Commander Liu found a local comrade and borrowed a car before completing the inspection mission. After returning to Beijing, Commander Liu asked the driver to take the car to the repair shop and took a ride for several days.

This matter was learned by a leader, and he came to see Commander Liu and said straight to the point: "Comrade Yalou, I want to give you an opinion. You should change to a new car. Taking a new car is not for the sake of face, but for the smooth progress of work. You cannot delay your normal work because of a car."

Commander Liu replied: "Chief," I understand what you mean, repair the Jim car first. If it can be repaired, I will still take the Jim car; if it cannot be repaired, I will change to a new car. " a few days later, the repair shop reported: "The important parts of the Jim car were damaged. The parts need to be transported from other places. They cannot be repaired in one month." After the office report, the chief advised him repeatedly, Commander Liu reluctantly took back the new Hongqi car. He reminded the driver: "My little comrade, we have changed into a new car, so we should cherish it in the future." Commander Liu also specially formulated car usage regulations, requiring: "One is not allowed to take the bus; two is not allowed to use the bus to do private affairs, including himself."

Of course, Commander Liu also made a rare exception, which shows his broad mind. Late at night, Commander Liu finished reading the documents and was about to go to rest. Suddenly, neighbors nearby rushed over and knocked on the door of Commander Liu's house. After a while, the guard ran over and reported: "Chief, the daughter-in-law of the old man Li's family suddenly gave birth and needed to be sent to the hospital urgently. Please help."

Commander Liu did not hesitate at all, and called the driver and instructed : "Little comrade, thank you for your hard work and drive the daughter-in-law Li to the hospital." More than an hour later, after the driver came back, Commander Liu had not yet rested, and asked: "Send the daughter-in-law of the Li family safely to the hospital. Is the hospital in the hospital? "

After receiving the affirmative answer from the driver, Commander Liu nodded repeatedly and said: "Okay, it's good that the mother and son are safe, it's delayed your rest." As he said, Commander Liu took out more than ten yuan and handed it to the driver, saying: "Comrade, this is the fare for the round trip, please hand it over to the Logistics Management Office."

Another time, Commander Liu had just returned from inspection and returned to the Air Force Command. The driver parked the Hongqi car in the playground, brought a bucket of water, and carefully scrubbed the vehicle with a towel. A young soldier who had just joined the army in the command headquarters happened to rest. He saw the red flag car at a glance and came forward without realizing it.

The little soldier held a towel and helped the driver wipe the car. The two started chatting. Looking at the mighty and domineering Red Flag Car, the honest little soldier sighed repeatedly: "I have never taken a car before. If I could get into this car and walk around the playground for a lap, my life would be worth it."

happens to be Commander Liu passed by at this time, heard the little soldier's words, and asked with a smile: "Little comrade, do you want to take a car?" When the little soldier saw Commander Liu, he immediately saluted and was embarrassed to speak.Commander Liu patted the young soldier on the shoulder and said to the driver: "You start the car and take this young comrade around for 3 laps."

After Comrade Liu started the car, the young soldier did not dare to get in the car again and was helped into the car by Commander Liu. In this way, the little soldier sat blankly in his seat, looking at the backward trees outside the window, as if he had a dream. When it was time to get off the car, the little soldier couldn't move his legs, and Commander Liu helped him out again.

Commander Liu asked with a smile: "Is this car comfortable to sit? I want to sit next time, come to see me again, I will definitely satisfy you." This is Commander Liu who loves soldiers and the people. He made rare exceptions several times, demonstrating his selfless and fearless family and country feelings.

5. Devote your efforts to the country and the people, and die of illness at work.

In August 1964, Commander Liu returned from a foreign visit and suddenly fell ill. Soon, Commander Liu was rushed to the hospital and the doctor conducted a careful examination. When the report came out, everyone was shocked. Commander Liu actually suffered from liver cancer , and he was already in his late stage.

news was reported layer by layer, and all the leaders came to express their condolences and asked Commander Liu to rest with peace of mind. Commander Liu lies on the hospital bed, still remembering the work of the Air Force and often works on the hospital bed. In May 1965, Commander Liu was already on his dying day. After waking up from a coma, he instructed his family intermittently: " (Air Force) Order...must be compiled...out, wait until...programmed...out, give...a book to...babaoshan..."

After saying this, Commander Liu closed his eyes forever and left his family and comrades who were with him day and night. On May 11 of that year, the state held a state funeral for Commander Liu, and old comrades went to the memorial service to mourn. More than 100,000 citizens in Beijing spontaneously organized themselves to escort Commander Liu's coffin along the road, each crying into tears.

When the Air Force Doctrine was published, an old subordinate came to Commander Liu's tomb, burned a book to ask him to read it, and fulfilled the old leader's last wish.