Shen Gejun died of illness, and Yang Dezhi cried bitterly: Follow me, she suffered a lot of crimes.
Commander Yang Dezhi's wife, Shen Gejun, firmly said to her lover: "As your wife, I should help you share and relieve your worries;As a member of the Communist Party, I should share my worries at the front, and you don't have to persuade me.
Although after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Shen Gejun could have lived a peaceful and stable life in the rear, she resolutely refused and expressed her willingness to fight side by side with her husband. On June 25, 1950, the Korean Civil War broke out.
In October, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese People's Volunteers*** was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese People's Volunteers, leading the Chinese People's Volunteers into the Korean War to defend the country.
At such a critical moment, Shen Gejun chose to stay with her husband and face challenges together. Yang Dezhi advised her to stay in the rear, but she said that although the rear was safe, she would prefer to share her husband's worries and pressures on the front line.
Shen Gejun's decision reflects her strength and courage, she is a true revolutionary fighter and people's hero. Her story tells us that no matter what difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we have determination and courage, we will be able to overcome them and achieve our goals and ideals.
On the eve of the Korean War, Yang Dezhi was busy in Xi'an, and suddenly received a top-secret telegram from ***, asking him to lead the 19th Corps to Shandong to stand by and prepare to enter the Korean war.
After receiving the order, Yang Dezhi returned home and told his wife about the upcoming promotion of Shen Gejun. Shen Gejun was preparing for her husband on the one hand, and on the other hand, she was actively preparing to follow Yang Dezhi to Shandong.
Shen Gejun is not only Yang Dezhi's wife, but also the political officer and secretary of the 19th Corps. Although Yang Dezhi feared the dangers of war and the need to take care of his children, Shen Gejun firmly stated that she was not only his wife, but also a party member and PLA soldier who should go to the front.
Yang Dezhi was moved by Shen Gejun's firmness and bravery, and decided to respect her decision and let her go to the Korean battlefield together.
Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun discussed together and handed over their children to the care of the organization, and Yang Dezhi agreed. Before leaving, Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun handed over the child to the organization, although they were reluctant, but thinking of the needs of the country, they still turned around and left resolutely.
In late October, Yang Dezhi led the 19th Corps to Shandong. Soon after, he went to Beijing to accept the task of the ** Military Commission. After arriving in Beijing, Yang Dezhi and political commissar Li Zhimin met with Commander-in-Chief Zhu in Zhongnanhai.
After a few words of greeting, Mr. Zhu told Yang Dezhi and Li Zhimin that Mr. Peng and the volunteers had fought against the US army in North Korea, and although they fought well, they were also very difficult.
Listening to Mr. Zhu's introduction, Yang Dezhi and Li Zhimin nodded frequently, and they secretly made up their minds that they must fight for the Chinese people. Then, Mr. Zhu said: "Mr. Peng named and asked you to go to the 19th Corps."
He is a person, you all know, and he never asks for any difficulties and requirements. But he mentioned your 19th Corps, so Comrade Enlai asked me to talk to you.
A soldier is not of the same use when he is a hundred years old, but he must not forget it for a day', this old saying, you also know ......”
*Group photo with the leaders of the 19th Corps. After Mr. Zhu's words, Yang Dezhi and Li Zhimin said that they would live up to their expectations and win glory for the country on the Korean battlefield. In February 1951, Yang Dezhi led the 19th Corps to leave Shandong and advance to North Korea.
A few days later, Yang Dezhi, his wife Shen Gejun and Li Zhimin and the soldiers of the 19th Corps set foot on Korean soil. In winter, in order to achieve ulterior motives, the US military threw more than 800 bacteriological bombs at the volunteers, causing many people to be infected and causing heavy losses to the volunteers.
At the same time, bacteriological bombs killed a large number of North Korean civilians. As one of the few female soldiers accompanying the army, Shen Gejun was also affected by bacteriological bombs, but fortunately, under the timely ** of the Chinese medical team, he escaped death twice.
In the summer of 1952, Yang Dezhi was appointed deputy commander of the Chinese People's Volunteers. Soon after, the commander of the domestic volunteer army specially called and asked Yang Dezhi to take charge of operational affairs.
In December, Li Zhimin was appointed director of the Political Department of the Volunteer Army, and he took his wife Liu Ping to the headquarters of the Volunteer Army to take up his post. Yang Dezhi heard the news and told his wife Shen Gejun about it after returning home.
On December 31, at the New Year's gala held by the Volunteer Army Headquarters, someone proposed that the newly appointed Li Zhimin sing a song to cheer up the New Year's party. The comrade's proposal was immediately echoed by everyone, who applauded and welcomed it.
After listening to everyone's invitation, Li Zhimin stood up and said mysteriously: "My song is to be sung." However, we also have a pair of very well-rounded actors here, their Peking Opera, Henan Opera, and Flower Drum Opera are very good at singing, and they are very authentic.
I propose, everyone is welcome to perform for us first, come, everyone is welcome!As he spoke, Li Zhimin took the lead in applauding. Seeing Li Zhimin like this, Yang Dezhi knew that Li Zhimin pointed the finger at him, but he just pretended not to know and didn't make any moves.
At the gala on the Korean battlefield, Lee Jimin, who is good at mobilizing the atmosphere, aroused everyone's curiosity, and he asked loudly: "Do you want to know who this pair of actors is?"When everyone was full of doubts, Li Zhimin set his eyes on Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun and his wife, and he excitedly announced: "These two excellent actors are our Commander Yang and his wife Shen Gejun, sister, let us welcome them with warm applause!"
Li Zhimin's announcement made the audience boil, applause and cheers came one after another, and some comrades even began to make a noise, and the atmosphere of the whole party reached a climax. Li Zhimin took advantage of the situation to invite Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun to perform a Hunan flower drum opera "Bang Hai Chopping Wood" for everyone, Yang Dezhi gladly accepted, he made an invitation gesture to Shen Gejun, and said gently: "Everyone is welcome, let's have one."
In the warm atmosphere of the party, Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun took the stage together and brought a beautiful song "Bangs Chopping Wood" to the audience, which pushed the party to a climax. It was not until late at night that the party came to an end, leaving a deep impression on the comrades present.
On October 1, as the head of the National Day delegation of the Chinese Volunteers, Yang Dezhi was honored to climb the Tiananmen Tower. Soon after, ** also climbed the castle tower.
After seeing Yang Dezhi, ** stretched out his hand with a smile on his face, held Yang Dezhi's hand tightly, and welcomed him warmly: "Comrade Dezhi, welcome to come!."Then, ** turned around, looked at *** and ** and other leading comrades, and said proudly: "Everyone knows him, this is Yang Dezhi, the head of the Red First Regiment who bravely entered the Dadu River, the current deputy commander of the Volunteer Army, Dehuai's right-hand man, a native of Hunan, or my fellow countryman!."
As soon as Yang Dezhi, Yang Yong and *** gathered together*** As soon as the words fell, the ** prime minister said: "Now, Yang Dezhi is the head of the volunteer delegation returning to China.
Hearing this, ** immediately said: "He has always been a volunteer, and he went to Jinggangshan voluntarily, he is a volunteer!."After speaking, ** turned his head again, looked at Yang Dezhi and said, "You came back this time to tell us about North Korea."
Not only to tell us, but also to the crowd, and they are very welcome!On October 25, Yang Dezhi's wife, Shen Gejun, was awarded the Order of Freedom and Independence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPR), 2nd class, which is very rare.
In October 1954, under the orders of the *** and ** Military Commissions, Yang Dezhi succeeded Deng Hua and became the commander of the Volunteer Army. Later, Yang Dezhi returned to China to report to ***, and Shen Gejun also returned to China with her husband.
Soon after, Yang Dezhi was ordered to study at the Nanjing Military Academy, and Yang Yong took over as the commander of the Volunteer Army. In April 1955, Yang Dezhi was appointed commander of the Jinan Military Region.
In September of the same year, the People's Liberation Army implemented a military rank system, and Yang Dezhi was awarded the rank of general.
A group photo of Yang Dezhi and his wife Shen Gejun in Jinan was taken when Yang Dezhi was serving as a leader of the Jinan Military Region. At that time, Shen Gejun followed her husband to Jinan and settled here ever since.
Since their marriage, Shen Gejun has always followed in the footsteps of her husband and participated in the revolutionary cause together, never complaining. "Protect yourself on the battlefield, deal with all kinds of problems in the family, and not distract your husband," she said.
Shen Gejun has been consistent with his words and deeds, and has always supported her husband with practical actions. Shen Gejun, formerly known as Shen Shulan, was born in Wei County, Hebei Province, in 1918. He lost his mother as a child and was raised by his father and grandfather.
With the support of her father and grandfather, she was admitted to Daimyo Women's Normal College and became a female college student, which was very good.
In 1938, North China was trampled by the iron hooves of the Japanese army, and the people lived in dire straits. In this context, Shen Gejun made a bold decision when he graduated from university, he gave up the idea of returning to his homeland, found his sister Shen Xiaopu, and proposed to go to Puyang, Henan Province, and contribute to the anti-Japanese cause.
Hearing her brother's idea, her sister Shen Xiaopu agreed very much and decided to go with her brother. In Puyang, Henan Province, Shen Gejun joined the local Women's Rescue Association, and she was very active, both in her speeches and in organizing mass training, and even male comrades expressed their admiration for her.
In the spring of 1939, Yang Dezhi was appointed as the head of the Hebei-Shandong-Henan detachment, and he was ordered to mobilize the masses in the Hebei-Shandong-Henan region to carry out extensive guerrilla warfare, develop anti-Japanese armed forces, and establish an anti-Japanese democratic regime.
During this period, Yang Dezhi led his troops to capture Caoxian and Dingtao in succession, completely annihilating the reactionary forces in these two counties, which greatly encouraged the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of the local army and people.
Subsequently, he asked the Kuomintang Shi You.
3. Tens of thousands of recalcitrant troops of Ding Shuben and other subordinates launched a crusade war, achieved tremendous results, and made great contributions to the establishment of the Hebei-Shandong-Henan anti-Japanese base area.
In this year, Shen Gejun joined the Communist Party of China and became an honorable Communist Party member.
In 1940, he was appointed commander of the second column of the Eighth Route Army and commander of the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Military Region, responsible for carrying out guerrilla warfare in the plains behind enemy lines.
In order to solve the problem of material shortage in the base areas, in accordance with the instructions of his superiors, he organized the troops and the masses to carry out production to save themselves and overcome natural and man-made disasters, so as to consolidate and expand the revolutionary forces in the Hebei, Shandong, and Henan anti-Japanese base areas.
In the process of going to Puyang, Henan Province to guide the work, his comrade-in-arms Tang Kewei considered that he was 29 years old and still single, so he planned to introduce Yang Dezhi to him when he was not busy.
By chance, Tang Kewei saw Shen Gejun, she is not only beautiful, but also a college student party member, and she is a very good match for Yang Dezhi. Tang Kewei briefed Yang Dezhi on the situation of Shen Gejun.
However, Yang Dezhi, who was devoted to revolutionary work, immediately objected: "Old Tang, now that the Japanese are very rampant, how can they have time to think about this issue?"And she's a female college student, I'm just a big guy, it's not suitable, it's not suitable!
At the instigation of Tang Kewei, Yang Dezhi met with Shen Gejun. That day, he had just finished his work and hurried over. Shen Gejun's first impression of Yang Dezhi was that he was "full of beard and very thin".
When they met for the first time, Yang Dezhi was a little nervous, after all, he had no experience in love. Shen Gejun broke the silence and began a conversation. Yang Dezhi's answer was simple and clear, as if he was being interviewed.
During this brief meeting, Shen Gejun thought that although Yang Dezhi was introverted, he was kind-hearted, honest and simple, and was her ideal partner. And Yang Dezhi also thinks that Shen Gejun is generous and decent, which makes people like it.
"I was really nervous to meet her for the first time, let alone get married!," he said”
Tang Kewei was very interested in the interaction between Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun after they met for the first time. When he learns that the two have a crush on each other, he decides to help them establish a relationship during the meeting.
After meeting the two, Tang Kewei said: "Lao Yang has participated in the Long March and is a real warrior;Xiao Shen received higher education and made a lot of contributions to the anti-Japanese resistance.
I think it's time for you to get married in the next few days!Although he had a good impression of Shen Gejun in his heart, Yang Dezhi was still a little panicked when he heard the word "marriage", and said: "Director Tang, don't be like this, we have only known each other for two months, and I haven't asked anyone if they agree."
Tang Kewei pretended not to hear, turned to Shen Gejun and asked, "Xiao Shen, what do you think?"Shen Gejun replied with a red face: "Director Tang, I agree with your proposal. Hearing that Shen Gejun agreed, Tang Kewei happily turned to Yang Dezhi and said, "Old Yang, look at you, all the female comrades have agreed, but you still don't agree?"
Do you feel wronged?Tang Kewei's words made Yang Dezhi a little embarrassed, and he lowered his head and did not object.
The love story of Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun: On April 24, with the permission of the organization, Yang Dezhi and Shen Gejun became a centennial friend. After marriage, Shen Gejun did not completely leave the workplace, but devoted himself to revolutionary work with Yang Dezhi.
Whether it was the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, or the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Shen Gejun always accompanied Yang Dezhi as a secretary, section chief and consultant.
During his long revolutionary career, Shen Gejun became ill from overwork, and his health was much worse than before. Seeing that his beloved wife was seriously ill, Yang Dezhi was very worried and cared more for his wife.
Shi Li: When I miss you, I come here to see you. On October 12, 1989, Shen Gejun unfortunately passed away at the age of 71. The death of his beloved wife filled Yang Dezhi's heart with grief, he didn't think about tea and dinner all day, couldn't sleep at night, and his body quickly lost weight.
In the days when Shen Gejun was seriously ill, whenever she saw Yang Dezhi, she always said affectionately: "My physical condition, I know it myself, I may not be able to accompany you anymore."
When I'm gone, you're going to have to take care of yourself!When Yang Dezhi heard these words, his heart was very painful, but he held back his tears and said to his wife: "Don't say stupid things, I believe you will get better!."
However, no matter how reluctant Yang Dezhi was, his beloved wife Shen Gejun still left him. Despite the best efforts of the children to take care of him, Yang Dezhi has never been able to get out of the pain of losing his beloved wife.
Whenever he saw Shen Gejun's **, his eyes would be filled with tears, and he whispered: "She followed me and suffered a lot!."Later, old comrade-in-arms Li Xuesan and others cared about Yang Dezhi, and when they saw him so sad all day long, they introduced him to a female comrade.
This female comrade's name is Shi Li, 55 years old this year, 24 years younger than Yang Dezhi, and she has seen Yang Dezhi before.
In the early days of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, 15-year-old Shi Li joined the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Art Troupe and became a young and beautiful dancer. When she performed on the Korean front, she did not know that she would intersect with the majestic Commander Yang Dezhi.
Yang Dezhi was very appreciative of her combat talents, and Shi Li was full of admiration for his bravery and good fighting. After the care of Li Xuesan and others, on April 30, 1990, Yang Dezhi and Shi Li tied the knot.
Under Shi Li's careful care, Yang Dezhi's physical condition gradually improved. Looking at the energetic Yang Dezhi, the children were very happy, and they often went home to visit the second elder, and they respected Shi Li very much.
The happy couple enjoyed their old age for the next four years. However, on October 25, 1994, Yang Dezhi died of illness at the age of 84.
Many years later, Shi Li still misses Yang Dezhi. One day, she came to the Pingjin Battle Memorial Hall and stood quietly in front of Yang Dezhi's statue for a long time to express her deep thoughts about him.
Then, Shi Li opened her eyes and whispered, "If I miss you, I'll come here to see you." Now, my children and I are living a happy life, please rest assured!
After that, Shi Li visited other anti-Japanese war commemorative items in the memorial hall. After reading it, she walked out of the door, looked back a few times in the direction of Yang Dezhi's statue, and then left.
In Shi Li's heart, she will never forget Yang Dezhi, the husband who has spent four years with her!