Hello everyone, I'm Lantai. Today I would like to introduce to you the lowest-ranking founding major general in the People's Liberation Army, General Chen Qi. In the 1955 award, there were many generals whose contributions and seniority to the country far exceeded their ranks. For example, Zhong Wei, the prototype of General Ding Wei in "Bright Sword", is a typical "underrated". Although General Zhong Wei was a divisional cadre during the Red Army, he was actually rated as a major general.
However, even so, General Zhong Wei's position after 1955 has always been in accordance with the rank of founding lieutenant general. Therefore, despite the lower rank, his position and treatment have always been in accordance with the standards of the founding lieutenant general. So, is there a founding major general with a low rank?Of course, the most representative is Major General Liu Ziqi.
General Liu Ziqi was already the chief of staff and acting division commander of the 18th Division of the Red Sixth Army Corps during the Red Army. At the end of the Liberation War, he was still a divisional cadre. However, after 1949, General Liu Ziqi successively served as chief of staff of the Hunan Provincial Military Region and deputy commander of the Guangdong Provincial Military Region, and both of these positions were also deputy military positions. Therefore, General Liu Ziqi was awarded the rank of major general with the rank of deputy army, and the position and rank were matched.
However, of the total 1,614 founding generals, only one had the highest rank of full division when he was conferred the rank in 1955. This unique general is the founding major general Chen Qi.
Next, I will briefly introduce to you the touching story of General Chen Qi.
The heroic son of a poor family.
General Chen Qi was born in 1910 into a poor peasant family in Panxindian, Luoshan, Henan Province. How poor was his family?The family didn't even have land of their own, and his father was a tenant of a village landlord.
However, fate was not kind to Chen Qi's family. When he was very young, his father Chen Yi'an died, leaving his mother Yang to live with Chen Qi and his two brothers. Due to his family's poverty, Chen Qi began herding cattle and farming at the age of 10 and became a tenant of the family.
In 1930, the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army came to Luoshan to mobilize the masses and carry out the revolution. At that time, Luoshan County had a large population and limited land, and most of the land was in the hands of landlords, and the contradictions between landlords and peasants were very acute. This led to a large number of poor landless peasants actively enlisting in the Red Army. Chen Qi, who was 20 years old at the time, was also one of them.
However, what Chen Qi never expected was that as soon as he left his hometown with the Red Army, his whole family was subjected to bloody revenge by the landlord. Chen Qi's two older brothers were killed, and one of them was even buried alive;The mother was kicked out of Panxindian Village and had to beg for a living, and finally died of starvation.
A military career from the grassroots to the peak.
Chen Qi took one step at a time during the Red Army period, and was a typical soldier who grew up from the most grassroots soldiers. He successively served as a soldier, squad leader, platoon leader, recruit battalion commander, battalion instructor, and battalion commander. Chen Qi not only participated in the 25,000-mile Long March, but also participated in the Western Route Army's Western Expedition.
After the defeat of the Western Route Army, the troops were scattered, and Chen Qi was wounded many times and unfortunately captured by the enemy. However, he did not reveal his identity as a battalion commander. In the process of being escorted to Xi'an with more than 1,000 soldiers of the Western Route Army, Chen Qi found a chance to successfully escape, and finally joined the Western Army to complete the feat of returning alone.
Heroic performance in the War of Resistance Against Japan.
After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Chen Qi first received training at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, and then was sent to the base area behind enemy lines in Shandong. In November 1938, Chen Qi was appointed as the deputy commander of the first regiment of the fourth detachment of the Shandong Column of the Eighth Route Army. In 1940, he became the deputy commander of the 2nd Regiment of the 1st Brigade of the Shandong Column of the Eighth Route Army, which was later awarded the rank of lieutenant general in 1955. After that, Chen Qi was also successively appointed as the commander of the Third Regiment of the First Brigade of the Shandong Column, the head of the Mengnan Detachment, the commander of the Second Regiment of the Luzhong Military Region, and the commander of the Yishan (Fourth) Military Division.
In August 1945, the Shandong Eighth Route Army launched a major ** against the Japanese invading army in Shandong. Chen Qi was appointed commander of the First Army Division of the Luzhong Military Region and commander of the First Garrison Brigade, and concurrently served as the commander of the Zhang garrison of Zibo after the recovery of Zibo. Judging from General Chen Qi's resume during the Anti-Japanese War, it is appropriate and qualified for him to be awarded the rank of major general in 1955. Because most of his colleagues at the same level were also rated as major generals in 1955.
However, the reason why Chen Qi's highest position during the Liberation War was only the commander of the 95th Division of the 32nd Army was mainly because of his poor physical condition. Chen Qi is a typical high-ranking general in the People's Liberation Army who has grown up from a grassroots soldier. A common trait of this type of generals is that they are extremely brave in the early stages of their military careers, especially in the early stages of their military careers, and these generals are usually the sharp knives of the death squads of various units.
Chen Qi was no exception, before the Liberation War, he had been seriously injured nine times and was assessed as a second-class disabled soldier. These nine serious injuries were not only Chen Qi's "medal", but also the reason why his position in the army stopped at the division commander.
In March 1946, Chen Qi, who was only 36 years old, had to leave his post as the commander of the First Army Division and the commander of the First Police Brigade due to a high fever caused by an old injury, and was hospitalized to recuperate. By the time he became the commander of the new Fifth Division in Jiaodong, it was already February 1948. In March 1949, the new Fifth Division was changed to the 95th Division of the 32nd Army of the People's Liberation Army, and Chen Qi still served as the division commander. At the beginning of 1950, he was ordered to lead the 95th Division from Qingdao to Fujian.
However, the superiors originally planned to promote Chen Qi to army commander after the 95th Division arrived in Fujian. But unexpectedly, when the troops passed through Nanjing, Chen Qi's chronic illness had an acute attack and he coughed up a lot of blood. He was rushed to the hospital for rescue**, and this illness made Chen Qi have to leave his job to recuperate. When the title was conferred in 1955, although Chen Qi no longer held any position at this time, and his highest position in the army was only that of division commander, his superiors insisted on conferring the rank of major general on Chen Qi after considering Chen Qi's great contribution to the revolution.
As a result, Chen Qi became the only "division commander general" among the founding generals. On April 29, 1956, Chen Qi died of illness in Nanjing at the age of 46.
In this article, we tell you about the heroic deeds of General Chen Qi, who grew from a child from a poor peasant family to a high-ranking general of the People's Liberation Army through unremitting efforts under difficult family conditions. He performed well in the Red Army, the War of Resistance against Japan, and the War of Liberation, and was wounded many times, and was seriously wounded nine times but continued to fight. Although he was unable to hold a higher position due to health reasons, his contribution and courage made him a unique founding major general in the history of our army.
The story of General Chen Qi is a magnificent and touching chapter in history. From his birth in a poor family, to his tragic experience, to his heroic performance in the Red Army and the War of Liberation, and finally to becoming the only "division commander general" among the founding generals, this life journey is not only full of hardships and setbacks, but also shows tenacity and bravery.
General Chen Qi spent his childhood in poverty, and the pain of losing his loved ones exposed him to the hardships of life at an early age. However, it was such experiences that cultivated his strong will and desire for justice. He joined the Red Army at a young age and embarked on a long journey. Throughout his military career, from an ordinary soldier to a division commander, every step was the result of hard work and hard work. His heroic performance in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression showed his military qualities of not fearing hardships and dangers. Nine times he was seriously injured and disabled in the second degree, which was a heavy price he paid for the country and the people, and it was also a symbol of his firm faith.
What is particularly remarkable is that during the War of Liberation, General Chen Qi's physical condition became an obstacle to his further promotion. However, despite his physical problems, he fought tenaciously and made outstanding contributions to the revolutionary cause. In 1955, he was awarded the rank of Major General, which, despite his lower rank, highlighted his high status and historical position in the army. This also shows that the state highly recognizes him and is the best affirmation of his heroic deeds.
The descriptions in the article are both touching and thought-provoking. The story of General Chen Qi is a model of the spirit of the Chinese people, and it is also a vivid portrayal of the hard work and tenacious struggle of the People's Liberation Army. His ups and downs and heroic deeds all reflect the lofty quality of the hard work and selfless dedication of the soldiers of that era. Such stories should be passed on, so that more people can understand and respect this hero who fought bravely for the country and the people.
In today's society, we should remember these heroes, cherish peace, and be grateful to those soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. General Chen Qi's deeds are not only a piece of history, but also an inspiration to us: when we are facing difficulties in life, we should have firm beliefs, move forward bravely, use our own strength to change our destiny, and contribute our own strength to the happiness of the country and the people.
On the whole, the story of General Chen Qi is a vivid military legend, his life has been full of ups and downs, but he has always adhered to his original intention, is loyal to the country, and is a model for the best people. We have the responsibility to inherit this spirit, carry it forward, and inspire future generations to contribute to the development of the country and society.
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