Hao Zhenyu, a legendary figure in his military career, is my old chief, elder brother, and my mentor and friend for many years. He has a profound foundation in military theory, rich practical experience, strict requirements, and full of care and sincerity.
I was a cadet of the shooting class of the teaching team in 1973, when Commander Hao personally transferred me from the 2nd Tank Company to the headquarters and appointed me as a typist. Chief Hao had a unique vision, and he trained me to become a surveyor in the training unit, responsible for the management of the military map library. At a critical moment, in order to complete the train marshalling plan for moving defense, Chief Hao personally lit candles and accompanied me to work all night, showing excellent leadership and perseverance.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year in 1976, I was poisoned when I got together with other Taiyuan villagers in the office cooking class. When Chief Hao learned about it, he rushed to the hospital and carried me to the health team in the middle of the night, saving our lives. This life-saving grace is something I will never forget.
During a business trip in 1986, I made a special detour to visit the old chief. At that time, he was already the head of the tank regiment of the Academy of Armored Forces. Although time was limited, we spent a good time with Mr. Mi in the Gaozhu community in the city. However, time passed, and after 1993 I could no longer contact the old chief.
It wasn't until April 2016 that we found Chief Hao through my comrades in Hebei, and we formed a small team to visit him in Shijiazhuang. Sadly, we learned that he had terminal cancer that could not be operated on. However, he still maintains the spirit of his former past, and cares deeply for his former subordinates.
Looking back on this period of time, Hao Zhenyu's leadership style and personality charm are admirable. He has a legendary background and rich military experience, and has performed well in both military theory and practice. As an old chief and elder brother, he not only has strict requirements for his subordinates in his work, but also is known for his sincerity and care. For me personally, his nurturing grace and life-saving grace will be remembered by me for the rest of my life.
In our story, Chief Hao's figure is so distinctive, his leadership style and humble attitude have become important guidelines for me on the road of life. Every time I look back on these past events, I can't help but feel a lot of emotion.
Finally, I can't help but wonder how leadership and relationships in a military career affect a person's lifeIn the face of adversity, what is the strength that allows a leader to lead the team so firmly?These questions may not be easy to answer, but some inspiration may be found in the deeds of Hao Zhenyu's old chief.