Xu Shiyou's original name was Xu Shiyou, an ordinary country boy who lost his father when he was a child and joined the Red Army as an adult. During the Long March, he met with Chairman *** for the first time, and ** curiously asked for his name. Xu Shiyou proudly replied that there is a "Shi" character in his name, which means to be an official. However, he told *** that he did not join the Red Army in order to become an officer, but to save the country from suffering.
**After careful consideration, it is suggested that Xu Shiyou change the "Shi" in his name to "Shi", which means becoming a friend of the world. ** Emphasizing that the Red Army soldiers should not only think about China, but also look at the world. Xu Shiyou accepted ***'s suggestion and officially changed his name to Xu Shiyou.
Xu Shiyou received an order and was appointed as the deputy brigade commander of the 129th Brigade of the 386th Division of the Eighth Route Army, which is a military position full of responsibility. However, he initially had doubts about this important position and even rejected the appointment. This hesitation and doubt may come from his self-confidence in himself, or his concern about the challenges of this new position.
Xu Shiyou stuck to his position and was still unwilling to accept the post of deputy commander of the 386 Brigade. Although *** has tried his best to persuade him, his resolute attitude has not changed. However, the situation changed when *** mentioned that the brigade commander of the 386 Brigade was Chen Geng.
This news seemed to attract Xu Shiyou, because his eyes sparkled when he heard Chen Geng's name. This unexpected discovery seemed to change his perception and sparked his interest.
In the following time, Xu Shiyou won a series of victories under the leadership of Chen Geng. This journey not only accumulated valuable practical experience for him, but also laid a solid foundation of friendship between him and Chen Geng.
Soon, Xu Shiyou was quickly promoted from the original position of battalion commander to regiment commander. This promotion is a testament to his outstanding performance on the battlefield and his excellent leadership skills. When he learned that he would be working with Chen Geng again, he was full of anticipation and his heart was full of longing for future battles.
In the 386th Brigade, he and Chen Geng participated in many battles together, working together to defeat the arrogance of the Japanese army. The journey has been full of twists and turns, but it has also shown resilience and perseverance. This experience not only laid a solid foundation for the country's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, but also forged a deep comradeship between them.