In 1973, when Comrade Xiaoping was still "standing aside," because the future was still unclear, most people chose to "protect themselves with wisdom" for fear of being implicated by him.
However, there was a person who did not believe in evil spirits, and he not only swaggered to visit Comrade Xiaoping, but also sent Comrade Xiaoping five Chinese brand cigarettes at one time.
This "bold" person is the founding major general General You Taizhong.
General You Taizhong.
General You Taizhong is a native of Guangshan County, Henan Province, he joined the Red Army at the age of 13, joined the regiment at the age of 15, and joined the party at the age of 16.
Perhaps it is God's favor that General You Taizhong has experienced countless tests of life and death, but he can turn evil into good fortune and never die.
The most dangerous time, when the Red Fourth Front Army passed through the grassland on the Long March, You Taizhong contracted malaria, and he didn't eat for a few days, You Taizhong almost couldn't get out of the grassland.
At that time, several soldiers carried the dying You Taizhong to the side of the road, and happened to be seen by Zhan Caifang, the political commissar of the Red 31st Army who was riding by.
Zhan Caifang asked the soldiers, "What's going on?."
The fighters replied: "The big man is dying, and there is no way to go with the troops." ”
Zhan Caifang said: "You can't do this, if you leave him here, he will definitely die!"”
The soldiers were embarrassed and said, "But he can't walk anymore, what can I do?"”
Zhan Caifang said: "You go find a legging cloth and try to tie the big man to my horse's tail." ”
The warriors helped You Taizhong up, wrapped one end of the gaiter cloth around You Taizhong's waist, and tied the other end of the gaiter cloth to the tail of Zhan Caifang's mount.
In this way, You Taizhong did not die, and walked out of the grass with a horse's tail.
You Taizhong, who values love and righteousness, has been grateful to Zhan Caifang for saving his life all his life, and he often mentioned that past until his later years.
He said: "My life was given by the old chief, and if it weren't for him, I would definitely die there." ”
Someone asked General You Taizhong, "After so many years of fighting, have you ever been afraid?"”
General You Taizhong said: "What are you afraid of?"The more scared you are, the more you will die!”
General You Taizhong's reason was, "If you are afraid of death, your hands and feet will not obey the call, and you will easily become a 'live target' for the enemy." ”
How can I not be afraid of death?
The general's conclusion: the more you are not afraid of death, the more you can't die!This was true in the years of war, but also in the years of peace.
Left: Xu Shiyou Right: You Taizhong.
At the beginning of the Cultural Revolution, You Taizhong was the commander of the 27th Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, which was stationed in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, and has been stationed in Wuxi since returning from the Korean battlefield.
The 27th Army was subordinate to the Nanjing Military Region led by Xu Shiyou, and at that time, General Xu Shiyou was attacked by the "rebels", and Xu Shiyou, who had a big temper and a quick temperament, was furious, but he had no way to deal with them.
With regard to those young "rebels," it was clearly stipulated that "no drastic action should be taken," and General Xu Shiyou endured it again and again.
However, the "rebels" have to go too far and wide.
Under such circumstances, Xu Shiyou decided to leave Nanjing for the time being and temporarily go to You Taizhong's 27th Army to "take refuge".
There are so many troops in the Nanjing Military Region, why did Xu Shiyou go to You Taizhong's 27th Army?
This is because Xu Shiyou feels that You Taizhong is "tempered" with him, in addition, Xu Shiyou is from Xinxian County, Henan, and You Taizhong is from Guangshan, Henan, both of whom are children of Dabie Mountain.
It should be said that Xu Shiyou chose the right place and the right person, and as soon as Xu Shiyou arrived in Wuxi, You Taizhong took him to the military headquarters and protected him strictly.
For more than a month, You Taizhong took care of Xu Shiyou's work and life as much as possible, and became a "windshield wall" in front of Xu Shiyou.
Knowing that Xu Shiyou was in the 27th Army, the "rebels" came to the door several times and named Xu Shiyou.
You Taizhong personally led the guards and soldiers to guard against death, and at the gate of the military headquarters, in the face of the lawless "rebels", You Taizhong patted his chest and scolded sharply:
With me here, you don't want to step into the courtyard gate unless you step on me!”
As a result, the "rebels" only dared to bluff and shout a few slogans, and none of them had the guts to approach the angry old general!
Xu Shiyou was safe and sound in Wuxi, but You Taizhong was implicated.
The rebels "did not dare to break into the compound of the 27th Army's military headquarters, but instead changed their "routine", and they endlessly harassed and provoked You Taizhong verbally, making him upset and angry.
In a hurry, General You Taizhong fell ill, but fortunately, the rescue was timely, and General You Taizhong turned the corner.
General Xu Shiyou later said, "You Taizhong is a kind and honest person, I went to the 27th Army to 'avoid the limelight', and he helped me block the 'bullet'."
You Taizhong is not only a "kind and realistic" person, but also a tough guy who dares to act.
After Xu Shiyou died of illness, You Taizhong, who was the commander of the Guangzhou Military Region, did a "bold" thing.
He made an exception and used a company of soldiers to cut down the best hundred-year-old nanmu in the mountains of Guangxi, and worked overtime to make a coffin for Xu Shiyou.
You must know that the transfer of troops is a very serious matter, and if it is not done well, You Taizhong may be held accountable, punished at the least, and removed from his post for investigation and punishment.
Knowing that there was such a risk, You Taizhong still did it without hesitation, and when he reported to his superiors afterwards, You Taizhong said very bluntly: "Doing the last thing for the old chief, even if it is worth being punished one by one." ”
The incident was finally reported to Comrade Xiaoping, and after carefully inquiring about the ins and outs of the incident, Comrade Xiaoping said with tears and laughter: "This 'bold' You Taizhong, after so many years, the old temper of 'not being afraid of heaven and earth' has not changed at all. ”
As for how to punish You Taizhong, Comrade Xiaoping did not give clear instructions, so the matter was finally closed.
**Cordial conversation with Comrade Xiaoping.
Comrade Xiaoping knew You Taizhong very well, and as early as the Anti-Japanese War, You Taizhong was one of the generals under his command.
When Comrade Xiaoping served as the political commissar of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, You Taizhong successively served as the instructor, company commander, deputy battalion commander, battalion commander, deputy regiment commander, and regiment commander of the 772nd Regiment of the 386th Brigade
When Comrade Xiaoping was the political commissar of the Second Field Army, You Taizhong successively served as the deputy brigade commander and brigade commander of the 16th Brigade of the "Second Field Army" and the commander of the 34th Division of the 12th Army.
Comrade Xiaoping commented that You Taizhong "has courage and insight, and is a rare general."
In the eyes of General You Taizhong, Comrade Xiaoping is the "person who will not be worried when the sky falls."
You Taizhong once said to his old comrades-in-arms: "Nothing can be difficult for our political commissar Deng."
General You Taizhong has great respect for Comrade Xiaoping, and this attitude has always been the same and has never changed.
Even when Comrade Xiaoping was "standing aside," General You Taizhong dared to support Comrade Xiaoping in public.
At the beginning of 1973, Comrade Xiaoping ended his "labor" in Jiangxi and returned to Beijing.
In mid-February, You Taizhong went to the hospital to visit his old comrade-in-arms Li Da, who was sick and hospitalized.
Li Da asked You Taizhong: "Have you not seen our political commissar Deng for several years?"”
You Taizhong nodded and said helplessly: "I don't know how Commissar Deng is doing now." ”
Do you want to go and see Commissar Deng?Li Da said.
You Taizhong smiled bitterly and said, "Of course I want to, but I'm going to ** to find Political Commissar Deng?"”
Li Da pretended to ask You Taizhong mysteriously: "Do you want to know the latest news from Political Commissar Deng?"”
You Taizhong asked eagerly: "Don't sell it, tell me quickly, Political Commissar Deng is in **?"
Li Da whispered to You Taizhong: "Political Commissar Deng is back and now lives in Beijing." ”
You Taizhong couldn't wait to say: "Political Commissar Deng lives in **?."Do you know his exact address?”
Li Da said seriously: "Political Commissar Deng will go back to Beijing this time, I don't know how ** will arrange him, many things are not clear at present, what will be the consequences if you go to see him at this time, you have to think clearly." ”
I can't care so much, I'll go and see my old chief, it's as simple as that, what is there to think about", You Taizhong said.
Aren't you afraid of being implicated?Li Da asked.
There's nothing to be afraid of", You Taizhong said without hesitation.
Li Da said: "That's good, if you dare to go, then go with me."
Li Da told You Taizhong: "Su Zhenhua is also going to see Political Commissar Deng, let's go to Political Commissar Deng together." ”
Founding Major General You Taizhong.
In this way, You Taizhong, Li Da, and Su Zhenhua took a car to a small courtyard in Xishan, which was Comrade Xiaoping's temporary residence after returning to Beijing.
On the way to Xishan, Li Da reminded You Taizhong again: "Su Zhenhua and I are 'standing aside', we don't care, your situation is different, do you want to think about it again?"”
You Taizhong said with a dark face: "I'll just go to the decision, whether it's punishment or dismissal, whatever!."”
The car soon came to Xishan, and You Taizhong, Li Da, and Su Zhenhua walked into Comrade Xiaoping's residence together.
In the courtyard, ** was drinking tea and reading the newspaper there, and when he saw three old subordinates coming uninvited, Comrade Xiaoping immediately got up and greeted him.
Comrade Xiaoping smiled and said to them: "You are really bold enough, many people avoid it, and you still dare to come to the door." ”
You Taizhong said: "I don't care if others come or not, anyway, it's a matter of course for us to come to see the old chief, and the emperor can't care about it." ”
Comrade Xiaoping shook hands with You Taizhong, Li Da, and Su Zhenhua one by one, and then asked them to sit down on the small bench.
Comrade Xiaoping said: "I am very happy that you have come to see me, and I also want to see you." ”
At this time, Comrade Xiaoping took out a pack of cigarettes, handed one to each of the three people, and lit a cigarette himself.
Comrade Xiaoping. You Taizhong subconsciously glanced at the cigarette handed over by Comrade Xiaoping, and suddenly felt sad in his heart, and his nose was a little sour.
Comrade Xiaoping smoked the cheapest cigarettes on the market, and the price of each pack of cigarettes was less than one-fifth of that of "Zhonghua brand" cigarettes.
You Taizhong's brain "buzzed", and tears blurred his eyes at that time.
Choked, huh?Comrade Xiaoping said with a smile: "The smoke of this brand is strong, a little choking, and my addiction to smoking is relatively big, so I think it's not bad." ”
The old chief smoked such a cigarette, his situation can be imagined, and You Taizhong didn't know how to reply for a while.
Fortunately, Comrade Xiaoping diverted the topic in time, and several people chatted about the events of the year while smoking.
About half an hour later, You Taizhong, Li Da, and Su Zhenhua bid farewell to the old chief and got into a car bound for downtown Beijing.
The old chief didn't tell them what he had suffered, nor did he mention any arrangements for the future, and they didn't want to ask the old chief about anything, so the three of them felt very uncomfortable.
When the car passed by the Jingxi Hotel, You Taizhong suddenly asked the driver to "stop the car", he hurried to the hotel commissary, and as soon as he entered the door, he said to the salesperson: "I want to buy five cigarettes." ”
The salesperson asked, "What brand of cigarettes do you want to buy?"”
You Taizhong said: "You bring me five 'China'." ”
The salesman was surprised and said, "How long does it take to buy so much?"”
You Taizhong said: "Give it away", and then, You Taizhong paid the money and returned to the car with five "Zhonghua brand" cigarettes.
Go back the way you came," You Taizhong said to the driver.
There is no need to ask, what is You Taizhong going to do, Li Da and Su Zhenhua have guessed.
Second from right: General You Taizhong First from right: General Zhang Wannian.
Seeing that You Taizhong and the other three people were back again, Comrade Xiaoping asked puzzledly, "What's the matter?"Did you pull something down?”
You Taizhong handed five cigarettes to Comrade Xiaoping, and said to Comrade Xiaoping: "Old chief, you should smoke this cigarette." ”
Comrade Xiaoping was stunned for a moment and said, "Let you break the bank, I won't be polite to you."
After that, Comrade Xiaoping immediately opened a pack of cigarettes, took out a cigarette, approached his nose and sniffed it, then lit the cigarette and took a deep breath.
Comrade Xiaoping said to himself: "Yes, the smell of smoke is still so pure, I haven't smoked such a good cigarette for several years!."”
Seeing this scene and hearing the old chief's words, You Taizhong's eyes were filled with tears again.
Needless to say, in that special period, there were not many people like General You Taizhong, who valued love and righteousness and were frank and open.
It is precisely because of this that General You Taizhong's actions are particularly moving, and this kind of affection that does not "tend to be inflammatory", does not have any motives, and is so pure that it can no longer be pure.
Comrade Xiaoping and General You Taizhong.
Just as Comrade Xiaoping commented, General You Taizhong was "bold and bold" and a person who was "not afraid of the sky and the earth." Sometimes, General You Taizhong was still a particularly simple person.
Because of his simplicity, General You Taizhong can risk being "implicated" and do what he thinks is justified regardless of it.
In 1988, the founding major general, General You Taizhong, was awarded the rank of general.
On July 24, 1998, General You Taizhong unfortunately died of illness in Guangzhou at the age of 80.
Let us pay tribute to General You Taizhong, who is "bold and bold" and "not afraid of the sky and not afraid of the earth"!