At the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1955, there was a "battle for marshal", and the protagonists were General ** and General Su Yu.
However, the two did not compete for the position of marshal, but each wanted to give this honor to the other. Who is more suitable for the position of marshal?It depends on the contribution of the two. The first is General Su Yu.
General Su Yu, a general with a great reputation in Chinese history, was originally just the child of an ordinary peasant family in Huitong County, Hunan.
He was born in 1907, in an era of social upheaval, and despite his modest family background, his parents attached great importance to his education and did everything they could to support him.
In 1923, Xiao Su Yu was selected to be sent to the Hunan Provincial Second Normal School, and was successfully admitted in 1925. Campus life provides Su Yu with a wider world.
He studied hard and gradually felt the power of new ideas. However, an incident that shocked the whole school changed the course of his life.
At that time, the principal of the Provincial Second Division was **, which was a major blow to Su Yu, but it also strengthened his determination to embark on the revolutionary road.
This incident sparked a revolt among the students in the school, and in order to protect these progressive students, the school decided to secretly transfer them to Wuchang, and Su Yu joined the ranks.
After joining the Communist Party of China, Su Yu paid more attention to his words and deeds, and knew the importance of party membership.
During the Nanchang Uprising, he volunteered to become the head of the guard squad of the general headquarters of the rebel army, and participated in the Southern Hunan Uprising and went to Jinggangshan.
In Jinggangshan, he was just an ordinary Red Army company commander, and Lin Shuai, who was the same year as him, quickly emerged and was able to take charge of himself because he graduated from the famous Whampoa Military Academy and participated in the Northern Expedition.
It wasn't until the War of Liberation that Su Yu finally had the opportunity to show his talents. He first performed well in the seven battles and seven victories between the Soviet Union and China, and was praised by Lin Shuai for "fighting the battle of immortals".
Subsequently, he participated in important battles such as the Battle of Subei and the Battle of Laiwu, and then participated in the Battle of Eastern Henan.
After the Huaihai Campaign, ** praised him for his first contribution. Su Yu's military talent and outstanding command ability in the War of Liberation won high praise and trust from the country's leaders and colleagues.
Next up is the ** general. ** The general's revolutionary path was relatively more stable, preferring to command battles in the rear, while General Su Yu was more inclined to go to the front line to fight the enemy.
When he was young, the ** general had the ambition to become a writer, and it was not until he was influenced by *** that he embarked on the road of revolution.
After returning to China, he launched the Lushun Uprising with *** and participated in the Nanchang Uprising, but after the defeat, he was not discouraged, but launched the Southern Hunan Uprising, and finally brought the rebel army to Jinggangshan.
At this time, ** was already a regimental-level cadre, showing outstanding influence in the army, laying the foundation for the later founding generals.
During the period of the Jiangxi Soviet District, he served as the former secretary of the Red Fourth Army and the commander of the Red 22nd Army, leading the reorganization of the New Fourth Army in the entire eight southern provinces.
After becoming the commander of the New Fourth Army, he led the army to fight many times, became famous, and was highly respected by the soldiers of the New Fourth Army.
Subsequently, he and Su Yu co-formed the Jiangnan Command Post, experienced ups and downs but finally overcame difficulties, and his reputation was not only famous in the New Fourth Army, but also highly admired in the Eighth Route Army.
In terms of seniority and historical status, ** is undoubtedly the veteran leader of the Chinese Red Army.
During his tenure in the leadership of the Red Army, Su Yu held a relatively low position, holding important middle and lower leadership positions in the Red Army, while ** was always the leader of the New Fourth Army.
Su Yu served as the commander of the First Division within the New Fourth Army, and according to the hierarchy and power structure, he was always a direct subordinate of the first.
Su Yuhe and ** are both outstanding figures in the history of China's revolution, and they have shown outstanding talent and leadership in different historical periods.
Su Yu rose to prominence in the later stages of the Anti-Japanese War, especially in the War of Liberation, and won the reputation of "God of War" for his bravery and strategy.
As early as the early days of the Great Revolution, he led thousands of soldiers into battle and became the leader of the Red Army that the Kuomintang was deeply feared.
In terms of military ability, Su Yu was widely recognized for his outstanding combat experience and achievements, especially in the Soviet-Chinese Seventh War, he successfully commanded and won a sensational victory throughout the country, and established a lofty position in military circles.
** He was highly regarded as fully qualified for the honor of marshal. However, despite such an assessment, Su Yu himself considered the position of general to be glorious enough, and said that the rank of marshal was not needed.
And ** also showed extraordinary talents in the party's organizational construction and other affairs, and won deep appreciation.
** Even put Su Yu under his command, let him devote himself to the work in important areas such as railways and transportation, fully considered Su Yu's character and actual situation, and ensured the smooth progress of the country's cause.
*** wisdom and thoughtfulness. ** General and General Su Yu showed a spirit of not seeking fame and fortune, which is worth emulating.
They are not distracted by external affairs, and they devote their lives to serving the country and the people, and this noble moral character is worthy of our inheritance.