In 1972, the news of his death made his old comrade-in-arms Su Yu deeply saddened.
* He and Su Yu have fought side by side for a long time at the Jiangbei Command Post, Jiangnan Command Post and the East China Field Army of the New Fourth Army, and have formed a deep comradeship.
During the Liberation War, ** hoped to transfer ** to the Central Plains Military Region, but Su Yu insisted that ** continue to serve as the commander and political commissar of the East China Field Army, because "Chen does not leave Su, Su does not leave Chen" has become everyone's mantra.
Like Liu Deng, they are one.
* 6 years older than Su Yu, is Su Yu's "big brother".
When the "big brother" ** passed away, Su Yu, as the "little brother", should take care of his family.
At that time, **'s widow Zhang Qian was in poor health and was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 50.
Because ** also served as *** chief before his death, there was a factional struggle within **, which made Zhang Qian's situation very difficult.
Su Yu cares about Zhang Qian very much and hopes to create a better living and working environment for her.
As a result, Su Yu was appointed as the first political commissar of the Academy of Military Sciences in November 1972, and Song Shilun served as the president.
Su Yu and Song Shilun took the opportunity to write a report to ** in the name of the Party Committee of the Academy of Military Sciences, requesting that Zhang Qian be transferred to the Foreign Affairs Research Department of the Academy of Military Sciences as deputy minister.
** was very concerned about this, Su Yu's proposal was also approved by *** and other leaders of the older generation, and the Military Commission quickly approved the report, allowing Zhang Qian to return to work in the barracks.
Obviously, this is Su Yu's protection and care for Zhang Qian.
After Zhang Qian began to take office, Su Yu advised her to focus on recuperation and not to overwork due to work.
He also redecorated the only courtyard house in the courtyard and let Zhang Qian move in.
In addition, Su Yu also transferred Zhang Qian's medical arrangements to the PLA General Hospital to ensure that she was fully protected.
In 1973, the Academy of Military Sciences held the election of deputies to the Fourth National People's Congress, and Su Yu first proposed Zhang Qian's candidacy at the party committee of the academy, and she was finally elected by unanimous vote.
In order to take care of Zhang Qian's life, Su Yu arranged for her eldest son Chen Haosu to join the army, and transferred him to the War History Department of the Academy of Military Sciences to take care of his mother nearby.
When Zhang Qian was sad and helpless, Su Yu gave her meticulous help, both in life and work.
This made Zhang Qian deeply moved.
Su Yu and Chu Qing often went to visit Zhang Qian, chatted with her, and gave her spiritual comfort.
Although Su Yu, Chu Qing and Zhang Qian were old comrades-in-arms during the New Fourth Army, unfortunately, all this failed to save Zhang Qian's life.
In 1974, Zhang Qian was bedridden due to illness and was in critical condition.
When her life was dying, Su Yu made a promise to her, saying that he would take good care of Chen Xiaolu and make her feel at ease.
Chen Xiaolu is the youngest son of ** and Zhang Qian, and he is also the child that Zhang Qian cares about the most.
At that time, Chen Xiaolu was 28 years old and not yet married.
At the same time, he is in a relationship with Su Yu's daughter Su Huining, and has the support and recognition of Zhang Qian and Su Yu.
Chu Qing invited Chen Xiaolu and Su Huining to stand in front of Zhang Qian's bed together and announced their decision.
Since Zhang Qian was speechless, she could only blink her eyes in agreement.
In March of that year, Zhang Qian died in Beijing at the age of 52.
Su Yu kept his promise and regarded Chen Xiaolu as his own.
In 1975, Chen Xiaolu and Su Huining tied the knot and became Su Yu's son-in-law.
The Chen family and the Su family became in-laws and became more intimate.
If ** and Zhang Qian have a spirit, they will be relieved to smile Jiuquan.
In the summer of 1977, Su Yu went to Xinjiang to inspect, accompanied by his family and Chen Xiaolu.
Every morning, Chen Xiaolu jogged in the yard, a Xi he had cultivated in the army for many years.
Su Yu is also an early riser, and he was very relieved to see Chen Xiaolu exercising.
At breakfast, Su Yu praised Chen Xiaolu and praised him for being strict with himself.
Another time, Su Yu received his old comrades-in-arms at home, and when there were a large number of people and there were not enough seats, Chen Xiaolu suggested holding a buffet, and Su Yu readily agreed and entrusted this matter to Chen Xiaolu.
Chen Xiaolu became the "chief director" of the meal, busy before and after, receiving guests until the guests were satisfied and left.
After that, Su Yu said to Chu Qing that Chen Xiaolu, a kid, has certain organizational skills and can be on his own in the future.
Su Yu has been paying attention to and cultivating Chen Xiaolu, and later, Chen Xiaolu became a businessman, and successively served as the general manager of Hainan Yalong Bay Development Co., Ltd. and the chairman of Standard International Investment Management Co., Ltd.