Liu Yongyao, this name may not be familiar to most people, but when it comes to his granddaughter, it is a household name, she is Taiwanese singer Liu Ruoying.
Liu Yongyao was born in Hunan, had military blood when he was a child, and was admitted to the Whampoa Military Academy at the age of 15 and became a classmate of generals such as Hu Zongnan and **. Although he is the youngest, he has outstanding performance with excellent results and a military spirit that is not afraid of sacrifice. During the two crusades of the National Revolutionary Army, he became a stormtroop leader and battalion commander, laying a solid foundation for his military career.
In 1925, Liu Yongyao went to Sun Yat-sen University in Moscow for further study and became a member of the 7th class, as well as the class leader. After returning to China, his military career became more and more brilliant, and at the age of 20, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and battalion commander. After the Northern Expedition, he became the director of the Political Department of the 50th Division, showing extraordinary military and political talent, and became a lieutenant general at the age of 36.
During the Anti-Japanese War, he was known as a "Confucian general" and became the director of the army lieutenant general. But he devoted more time to military school education and rear affairs. Although his exploits on the battlefield are obvious to all, his military title is "Confucian General", which shows his all-round ability in education and logistics.
In 1949, he returned to Taiwan as a strategic adviser to the ** Lieutenant General and concurrently served as a professor at National Taiwan University. Although he did not make outstanding achievements in the War of Liberation, he continued to contribute to the military and educational causes in Taiwan.
Perhaps the most touching thing is the deep love between him and his granddaughter Rene Liu. Liu Ruoying recalled that when she was bullied as a child, she always had her grandfather behind her. This military grandfather provided a solid backing for her strength and fearlessness.
Liu Yongyao's life may not have inherited military exploits, but in his military career and Taiwan's education, he has shown the name of "Confucian General" with practical actions. And the affectionate exchange with Liu Ruoying is a warm and touching scene in his life. His story tells us that the value of a person lies not only in his bravery on the battlefield, but also in his unremitting efforts for society and family.
In this way, Liu Yongyao's military career and education in Taiwan together outlined a bumpy and brilliant picture. Although he did not make outstanding achievements in the War of Liberation, in Taiwan, he made sustained efforts for the development of the military and educational fields.
Lau's life was not all smooth sailing, and the experience of fleeing Taiwan allowed him to regain his footing in a new environment. However, he was not discouraged by adversity and continued to contribute to society and his family. In Taiwan, he served as a strategic advisor to the first lieutenant general and a professor at National Taiwan University, contributing to the cultivation of a new generation of talents.
However, in addition to military service and education, Liu Yongyao's other identity is Liu Ruoying's grandfather. This soldier's grandfather's affectionate doting on Liu Ruoying is touching. In Rene Liu's memories, whenever she encounters difficulties, her grandfather always supports her silently behind her back. This unwavering support has made Rene Lau strong and fearless in the face of adversity.
Liu Yongyao in life may not be a peerless general, but his tenacity and dedication in the ordinary are unforgettable. He fought bravely not only on the battlefield, but also in his education and family. This is the true connotation of his name as a Confucian general, not only a manifestation of military talent, but also a symbol of character and responsibility.
Today, Lau's story may have faded out of public view, but his life has left a deep mark on history. His tenacity, dedication, and deep affection for his family deserve to be remembered and admired. Perhaps in Liu Ruoying's singing, we can get a glimpse of the affectionate years of this Confucian general, as well as the beliefs and original intentions he fought for.
Rene Liu's singing voice is sung in the north and south of the country, and in her family, the story of her grandfather Liu Yongyao is also like an affectionate melody, quietly rippling. Liu Yongyao may not have scolded Fang Xuan on the battlefield, but in his family and career, he interpreted a real "Confucian general".
As the years passed, Liu Yongyao witnessed the great changes in China and experienced the war-torn era. From joining the military at a young age, to becoming the youngest cadet of the Whampoa Military Academy, and then to emerging in the smoke of war, his life has been full of ups and downs, but his original intention has never changed.
In the military, Liu Yongyao's courage and outstanding command talent showed without fear of sacrifice made him stand out among his comrades. His intelligibility and military attainments made him an important military general during the Kuomintang-Communist War, although he preferred to solve problems by civil rule rather than force. This kind of "Confucian general" temperament became more and more prominent in the smoke of war.
However, Liu Yongyao not only had outstanding achievements on the battlefield, he was also a soldier who attached great importance to education. His education at the Whampoa Military Academy and Sun Yat-sen University in Moscow gave him a unique insight into cultivating future soldiers and shaping the pillars of the country. This image of a soldier who pays attention to the cause of education has enriched his life.
After returning to Taiwan, Liu Yongyao did not give up his passion for education. He holds a faculty position at National Taiwan University and contributes to the development of a new generation of talents. At this stage of his life, he may no longer be in the war-torn military, but his dedication is still the same.
In Liu Ruoying's memories, we see a warm picture: whenever she encounters ups and downs in life, her grandfather Liu Yongyao always supports her silently. This kind of family care has also invisibly become the driving force for Liu Ruoying to face challenges strongly. The affection and patience shown by Liu Yongyao in the family made him not only a soldier, but also a kind grandfather.
Liu Yongyao's life may not be a legend of a general in the traditional sense, but he pursues excellence in the ordinary, and interprets the spirit of "Confucian general" with his actions. His tenacity, dedication and deep affection for his family are all valuable qualities and a legacy he has left to the world.
Today, Rene Liu's singing voice is still singing, and the story of Liu Yongyao is also being praised in the family. This period of affection between grandfather and granddaughter nested an ordinary military career into a pearl in the family, shining brightly. His story tells us that no matter where you are, love for your career and care for your family will be the most moving melody in life.