On the eve of the 1955 award ceremony, the leaders of the ** Military Commission invited Chen Qihan, who was then the president of the Military Court of the People's Liberation Army, to fill in his military rank. It is amazing that he filled out only one "lieutenant general". This seemingly humble choice has triggered a review of the prosperous years of this Jiangxi rejuvenation.
Chen Qihan was born in Xingguo, Jiangxi, a small county town with a population of only 230,000 during the Soviet period. However, in this land, 56 founding generals came out, and Chen Qihan was their outstanding representative, becoming the leader of this mighty revolutionary trend.
As early as February 1925, Chen Qihan joined the Communist Party of China. At that time, there were only 994 members of the Communist Party, but Chen Qihan served as an instructor in Huangpu, taking root in the early stage of the party's development. Although Lao Jiang tried to win him over when the Great Revolution failed, and even took the initiative to invite him to be the director of the chamberlain, Chen Qihan chose Gannan without hesitation and created a revolutionary base area. ** also said: "Comrade Chen Qihan is a banner of the Gannan Agricultural Movement."
During the period of the ** Soviet District, Chen Qihan served as the chief of staff of the Red First Army and the chief of staff of the Red Third Army, and belonged to senior generals at or above the division level. During the Anti-Japanese War, he served as the commander of the Suide Garrison District, and his status was even promoted to the rank of brigade commander. During the War of Liberation, he became the commander of the Jiangxi Military Region and commanded important positions in the second-level military region.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Chen Qihan successively served as a member of the National Defense Committee from the first to the third term, and also served as the president of the People's Liberation Army Civil Court of the Chinese. His military resume fully meets the selection criteria for the rank of general. When Mr. Zhu was the head of the officer education corps, Chen Qihan served as the chief of staff of the regiment, providing the Red Army with a good foothold for the revolutionary base created in southern Jiangnan.
General Chen Qihan was an outstanding leader in the minds of many Jiangxi generals. He convinces people with virtue and is deeply respected by the whole army. Therefore, the leadership of the ** Military Commission asked him to fill in the military rank by himself, which is also a recognition of his dedication and selfless spirit in the past few decades. Chen Qihan only filled in a "lieutenant general" with an indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune, and said frankly: "My general evaluation of myself for decades is that I am incompetent and can do nothing." ”
General Chen Qihan did not take his fame to heart, and even encouraged himself with poetry when he joined the revolution in his early years: "The Central Plains will be in chaos, and all the countries will be dressed towards our people;."In addition to **, the career of Qianqiu is Danqing. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, he made it clear: "I don't want to be rich and rich, and I don't want fame." On the list of military ranks, he specially added: "For me, the level of personal status and gains and losses are very trivial issues. ”
** Well versed in Chen Qihan's noble qualities and great dedication to the revolution. Chen Qihan lost many relatives in the revolution, but his selfless dedication made *** deeply respected. Regarding Chen Qihan's decision to only fill in the "lieutenant general", ** also understands his indifference to fame. ** After careful deliberation, the leaders of the Military Commission finally awarded Chen Qihan the rank of general, a decision that was widely recognized by the generals, and some people even thought that this rank was still low.
General Chen Qihan's noble character is not only reflected on the battlefield, but also integrated into all aspects of daily life. He also maintained high standards in his family and was extremely strict with his loved ones. After a long period of fighting in the north and south, he rarely returned to his hometown. The locals welcomed it and prepared to slaughter pigs and sheep to wash the dust. However, Chen Qihan resolutely refused, saying that such a reception was more like a bureaucratic style, and the communist *** members, no matter how high their positions, were serving the people. This move touched the villagers.
General Chen Qihan led by example and profoundly influenced the Chen family. In 1957, at the age of 60, he took the initiative to apply for retirement and began a simple and low-key life. When his hometown was in trouble, he was always generous and helpful. His family is proud of their ordinary life in obscurity, and General Chen Qihan has achieved extraordinary in the ordinary. On June 19, 1981, General Chen Qihan died in Beijing at the age of 84. His life is a glorious chapter of the Chinese revolution and a vivid portrayal of selfless dedication to the people.
The life of General Chen Qihan is a good story in the history of the Chinese revolution. On the long journey of the revolution, he adhered to his original intention, silently dedicated, and became a solid pillar of the republic. His choice is not only indifferent to personal fame and fortune, but also a firm commitment to the people's cause. The reason why General Chen Qihan chose "Lieutenant General" was not to belittle his own efforts, but to make a deep confession - in his heart, the rank is just an insignificant stroke in the course of life.
** fully affirmed his high demeanor and bright festival, ** The decision of the leadership of the Central Military Commission also expressed reverence for his selfless dedication. Throughout his life, General Chen Qihan was not only a witness to the war, but also a practitioner of the revolutionary spirit. The concept that he followed that "the status of an individual and the gains and losses are a very small matter" is still remembered by future generations.
The death of General Chen Qihan is not the end, but an eternal memory of the revolutionary cause. His family inherited his noble character and lived an ordinary and deep life. Following the example of General Chen Qihan, they passed on their original aspirations and made unremitting efforts to build a more prosperous society.