Xu Shiyou, the founding general, participated in the death squad seven times, and spent the rest of his life in a hundred battles, leaving a magnificent life and creating a legendary story. What few people know is that one of his excavations actually changed the history of China and saved a hero who was about to be forgotten - Xiang Shouzhi. Xiang Shouzhi, a major general in 1955 and a general in 1988, had outstanding military achievements, but his reputation was not prominent.
Xiang Shouzhi was born in Xuanhan County, Sichuan, and his family was poor. His father died of illness, and his brother was drafted into the army, leaving him, his mother, and his sister behind. When he was 12 years old, his sister died of an illness in childbirth, and he became an orphan. Life was difficult, and he was bullied for working for the landlord, but he never bowed his head to show weakness. Knowing that there were poor guerrillas, Xiang Shouzhi, who was only 12 years old, resolutely joined the Children's League. Four years later, he met Xu Shiyou, and his fate began to change.
At that time, Xu Shiyou led his troops to fight against the Sichuan warlord Liu Cunhou, and 16-year-old Xiang Shouzhi was the leader of the guerrillas. He led a team to support Xu Shiyou and showed outstanding command skills. Xu Shiyou took a fancy to this young soldier and introduced him to the Red Army. Xiang Shouzhi was gradually promoted from a soldier to a squad leader and deputy platoon leader, and in 1936 he entered the Red Army Infantry School to study Xi and became a leader in the army.
After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Xiang Shouzhi became the deputy company commander and battalion commander of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and even served as the regiment commander and the deputy head of the 1st detachment of the Taihang Military Region. He participated in the Shentouling ambush, the Xiangtangpu ambush, and the Battle of the Hundred Regiments. After the Battle of the Hundred Regiments, the Japanese army carried out a frenzied retaliation, and the southern Hebei Plain was swept away. Xiang Shouzhi leads the warriors to hide in a village, but the howling of dogs in the village may leak the action. In order to protect the Eighth Route Army, the villagers resolutely killed the dogs, which made Xiang Shouzhi deeply grateful.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xiang Shouzhi participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in 1951, serving as the commander of the Volunteer Army, and later as the commander of the 15th Army until he returned to China in 1954. In 1955, Xiang Shouzhi and Xu Shiyou participated in the award ceremony and were awarded the rank of major general. However, 33 years later, in 1988, Xiang Shouzhi was promoted to general and also served as the commander of the Nanjing Military Region. He was full of respect for Xu Shiyou, and after the latter's death, Xiang Shouzhi presided over his funeral, which was regarded as a kind of repayment to Xu Shiyou. Xiang Shouzhi passed away on September 2, 2017 at the age of 100.
Military Legend: Xiang Shouzhi won a hundred battles, and the Red Army's exploits were passed down through the ages!
Xiang Shouzhi fought on the battlefield all his life, and wrote a masterpiece in the history of China with tenacity and wisdom. From the 12-year-old boy discovered by Xu Shiyou, to the commander of the Eighth Route Army during the Anti-Japanese War, to the hero of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea after the founding of the People's Republic of China, his military career is like a magnificent epic.
When he was a teenager, Xiang Shouzhi was exposed to poverty, and his family of three struggled to support his livelihood. However, a twist of fate occurred the moment he joined the Children's Corps. Xu Shiyou's eyes locked on this young soldier and sent a later outstanding general to the squadron. During the journey of the Red Army, Xiang Shouzhi showed outstanding command talent, and was promoted from a soldier to a squad leader, deputy platoon leader, and finally entered the Red Army Infantry School for further study.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Xiang Shouzhi became the backbone of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army and experienced many battles filled with gunpowder. The victory in the Battle of the Hundred Regiments dealt a blow to the Japanese army, however, the retaliation that came with the victory also came as expected. In the difficult years of the South Hebei Plain, Xiang Shouzhi led his comrades-in-arms to hide in the village, and the patriotic actions of the villagers were deeply engraved in his heart.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xiang Shouzhi actively participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and made great achievements. His military talent and steadfast will were recognized, and in 1955, Xiang Shouzhi was promoted to major general at the award ceremony. However, the cycle of fate struck again in 1988. This year, Xiang Shouzhi followed in the footsteps of Xu Shiyou, and his outstanding military talent made him promoted to general and became the commander of the Nanjing Military Region.
In his later years, Xiang Shouzhi cast his affectionate eyes on Xu Shiyou's tombstone. His deep respect for this founding achievement allowed him to handle Xu Shiyou's funeral with his own hands. When looking back on his life, he often refers to that distant time, when the villagers gave up everything to defend their homeland. Xiang Shouzhi said frankly, sincerely serve the people, and the people will definitely support us.
On September 2, 2017, Xiang Shouzhi passed away peacefully at the age of 100. His life is like a starry sky, shining with tenacity and glory. In the chapter of Chinese history, Xiang Shouzhi's name shines brightly and becomes an eternal symbol of military legends.
The article vividly shows the deep comradeship between the founding general Xu Shiyou and the major general Xiang Shouzhi he discovered, as well as Xiang Shouzhi's outstanding contributions in the history of China. This article vividly outlines the image of an outstanding military general by recounting Xiang Shouzhi's growth from a poor boy to a Red Army commander, as well as his heroic performance in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
First of all, through the description of Xiang Shouzhi's hardships as a teenager, the article shows the image of a tenacious and courageous soldier. Xiang Shouzhi grew up in a poor family environment, faced many difficulties in life, but never gave up, and chose to join the children's group, showing his firm determination to pursue his dreams. This quality of perseverance is essential for a good military general.
Secondly, by describing Xiang Shouzhi's growth in the Red Army, the article highlights his outstanding performance on the battlefield and his outstanding command ability. From an ordinary soldier to a squad leader, deputy platoon leader, and then to enter the Red Army Infantry School for further study, Xiang Shouzhi showed outstanding military ability and outstanding leadership ability. His heroic performances in many important battles in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea have further highlighted his outstanding talent at the level of military strategy and tactics.
In addition, the article highlights Xiang Shouzhi's deep gratitude to the villagers by vividly depicting the scene of the Japanese army's retaliation after the Battle of the Hundred Regiments. In order to protect the Eighth Route Army, the villagers resolutely killed dogs to express their firm support for the country and the army, and also highlighted the scene of the deep love between the army and the people. This national spirit and feelings of family and country inject deep emotional color into the article.
Finally, the article shows Xiang Shouzhi's gratitude to his comrades-in-arms and his responsibility as a soldier through Xiang Shouzhi's deep respect for Xu Shiyou in his later years and the details of his own handling of Xu Shiyou's posthumous affairs. This deep comradeship-in-arms and loyalty to the responsibility of the soldier make people feel the soldier's feelings of family and country and responsibility.
Overall, this article shows the heroic deeds and deep comradeship of the two outstanding military generals through the vivid narration of the life experiences of Xu Shiyou and Xiang Shouzhi, and presents readers with a touching picture of Chinese history.
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