Revealing the history of PK warfare: Why didn't Su Yu become a "town general"?It turns out that Lao Zhang is the big guy!
Hello everyone, and welcome to my column on military international relations. Today, we will deeply analyze a former unsolved case in military history: why did Su Yu fail to become a "town general", but was surpassed by Zhang Yunyi, who was called the "old chief"?The story is full of drama and history, and one can't help but think about the decisions of the year and the hidden factors behind them.
First of all, let's go back to the autumn of 1955, at the award ceremony of the ** Military Commission held in Beijing. At that moment, ten marshals, ten generals, and fifty-five generals gathered together and became the focus of attention at that time. The number of people who have been awarded titles is large, and according to official documents, there is no detailed ranking of the ranks of the same rank. However, it is customary to rank senior generals in the order in which they are conferred. In the process, Xiao Ke became the representative of the "town general" because of his seniority and position as deputy minister of defense. But at this moment, an older and more senior figure appeared - Zhang Yunyi.
Zhang Yunyi, born in 1892, followed Mr. Sun and was one of the earliest members of the League. He had already served as the chief of staff of the division headquarters during the Northern Expeditionary War, and at this time, ** was only a brigade commander in the Northern Expeditionary Army. Zhang Yunyi's historical contribution cannot be underestimated, especially in the Baise Uprising, he co-led the Red 7th Army with *** and made great achievements for the revolutionary cause.
Of course, compared with Zhang Yunyi, Su Yu looks younger. His important military exploits were concentrated in the War of Liberation, and he successively commanded the Menglianggu, Kaifeng, Jinan and Huaihai campaigns. ** It has been publicly stated many times that the victory of the Huaihai Battle is inseparable from Su Yu's great contribution. However, although Su Yu was the first to accept the rank of general when he was awarded the title in 1955, when he met Zhang Yunyi, he still respectfully called him "old chief".
The reason why Zhang Yunyi is highly respected is not only because of his qualifications, but also because of his style. During the Northern Expedition, Zhang Yunyi, who served as the chief of staff of the division headquarters, showed a sincere and honest attitude towards Su Yu and other later generals, putting personal gains and losses after revolutionary work. This spirit of selfless dedication to the revolutionary cause is deeply respected by the broad masses of comrades.
After entering the founding of the People's Republic of China, although Zhang Yunyi is close to the age of the sixtieth year, and his physical condition is getting worse and worse, he has always maintained a high level of treatment to commend his historical contributions. In stark contrast, although Su Yu performed well during the Liberation War, it was not all smooth sailing after the founding of the People's Republic of China. He held the post of Chief of the General Staff and other positions, and made a positive contribution to the modernization and regularization of our army, however, his name seems to have gradually faded on the stage of history compared to the "old chief".
Looking back on this period of history, we can not only see the glorious exploits of the heroes, but also feel the precious spiritual wealth left to us by the proletarian revolutionaries of the older generation. They are not only a group of military commanders, but also a group of high-quality role models. Their simple style and noble character are deeply imprinted in our long history.
In this dramatic history, we have seen a change in the leadership of the military, and a different measure of seniority and contribution. Such historical reflection not only allows us to better understand the figures of that era, but also enlightens our attitude towards the military leadership of today and the future. Behind this historical story, there are deep thoughts and endless aftertastes.
After all, we should remember the heroes of that era, not only because of their military exploits, but also because of their high spirits. In this long history, every character has his own story, and every handover is a page of history. And such a story is a window for us to understand history and feel the charm of history.