On September 14, 1988, the ** Military Commission held a solemn ceremony for conferring the rank of general in Huairen Hall, Zhongnanhai. This moment marked the first major award of the rank system since the resumption of the rank system of the squadron, and 17 outstanding generals were honored to be awarded the rank of general. Among them, there is one who is particularly eye-catching, he is the only minority general - Zhao Nanqi.
However, behind this glorious moment, Zhao Nanqi experienced a huge turmoil. In 1987, the Chinese Communist Party carried out personnel adjustments in the leadership of the Central Military Commission and the leading members of the People's Liberation Army Headquarters. Zhao Nanqi, who served as the deputy minister and deputy political commissar of the General Logistics Department at that time, was once regarded as one of the candidates for the Minister of the General Logistics Department.
However, at this moment, an anonymous letter was sent to the ** Military Commission, which claimed that Cho Nam-ki's younger brother lived in South Korea. This information was a huge blow to Zhao Nanqi. He did not report this critical information to the organization for a long time, because of suspicions that he was identified as a "South Korean agent," which could affect his standing within the party and the military.
However, when Zhao Nanqi finally learned of the contents of the anonymous letter, he decided to stick to party discipline and bravely face this dilemma. He directly asked to meet with Yang Shangkun, vice chairman of the ** Military Commission, and explained the ins and outs of the incident to Yang Shangkun in detail. After hearing this, Yang Shangkun expressed his support, believing that Zhao Nanqi's behavior was appropriate and in line with the principles of the organization.
The legend of Zhao Nanqi began in his childhood. He was born into a Korean family, but during the Japanese colonial rule, he had to receive a Japaneseized education and was even given a Japanese name, Toyota Nanqi. However, his grandfather always encouraged him to stick to his Korean traditions and national sensibilities. Zhao's family background and life experiences fostered his reverence for the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Army.
In 1945, with the surrender of Japan, Korea regained its independence, but many ethnic Korean residents remained in China and became part of the Chinese nation. Zhao Nanqi also took root in China and joined the Northeast People's Autonomous Army. His dedication and ability allowed him to stand out during the war as an outstanding revolutionary cadre.
After the outbreak of the Korean War, Zhao Nanqi provided a valuable plan to solve the material problem of the front-line army, and established a thousand-mile steel transportation line to ensure the best of the front. His ability and determination were on full display in the war. Despite his Korean background, he worked selflessly for the party and the people and faithfully enforced organizational discipline.
However, Zhao's story is not limited to war scenes. His longing for his loved ones has always accompanied him throughout his military career. In his devotion, the fate of his own brother is thousands of miles away from his, and the concern in his heart has never dissipated.
In 1985, a letter from Hong Kong sparked memories for Zhao Nanqi. The letter came from a journalist who said someone was looking for a long-lost relative, and that person was none other than Mr. Zhao's brother. The letter made Zhao Nanqi rethink his family feelings, but due to complex political relationships, he could not recognize his family at will.
In 1987, the anonymous letter incident exposed Zhao Nanqi's relatives, and he decided to confess his life to the organization. ** An investigation team was dispatched to Changchun and Yanbian to conduct detailed verification, proving that Zhao Nanqi had never concealed his family situation. The handling of this matter shows that Zhao Nanqi has a high degree of observance of organizational discipline.
Eventually, Zhao rose to prominence in China and became a prominent military leader. His military career was full of hardships and tenacity, and as an ethnic Korean, he exemplified the importance of loyalty, dedication, and organizational discipline through his actions. His story is a highlight of China's revolutionary history, and it is also a vivid portrayal of the national spirit and family feelings.