Ding Sheng encountered troubles in his later years, and his life was full of challenges. However, his old comrades-in-arms and subordinates gave him selfless help, and their efforts touched Ding Sheng immensely, and also made him respect those soldiers who had fought bloodily on the frontier.
He often said that only by personally experiencing life and death can we deeply understand this deep friendship. The interesting fact is that Fang Yangda, the deputy military commander personally cultivated by Ding Sheng, although he was dismissed, he was treated more favorably than Ding Sheng, the old leader.
Ding Sheng's deep affection with Fang Yangda's comrades-in-arms can be traced back to the 40s of the last century, when Ding Sheng served as the commander of the 134th Division, and Fang Yangda was his battalion commander. The friendship between them goes back a long way. They shouldered the heavy task of conquering Jinzhou, and the key to it was to break through the natural obstacles - the Great and Small Bauhinia Mountains. However, the unfortunate fall of Little Bauhinia Mountain caused thousands of enemy troops to take advantage of the situation to launch an attack on Big Bauhinia Mountain.
This position was guarded by the battalion of Fangyanda, who led the whole battalion of soldiers to fight the enemy for a whole day, successfully destroying hundreds of enemy troops. Although he was seriously wounded, he still held his ground.
After the war, those responsible for the loss of Little Bauhinia Mountain were punished by their superiors, and Fang Yangda was praised as a "little tiger" for sticking to Big Bauhinia Mountain, and Ding Sheng personally awarded him a commendation and was promoted.
Fang Yangda, born on May 4, 1924 in Fangjiazhuang Village, Dingxing County, Hebei Province, is an ordinary farmer.
The inhabitants of this village have a noble name engraved on their backbones - Tang Mingchen Fang Xuanling. They are known for their ancestors, who are talented, knowledgeable, and amazingly written, who laid the foundation for Tang Taizong and governed the country"Right-hand man"of the ministers are proud.
They looked at that distant period of history, as if looking up at the bright starry sky, and sighed at the beautiful era called the rule of Sadakan, a desirable prosperous era. Fang Yangda, Fang Yangda in his teenage years, has experienced that glorious era from his books, and also deeply feels the weight of family honor and responsibility.
However, before he finished his studies, the iron hooves of the invading Japanese army destroyed his study life and eroded his hometown.
This young man who was not yet 15 years old, full of enthusiasm, chose to go to the battlefield without hesitation, and he bravely participated in the Eighth Route Army. Despite being in the midst of war, his youthful brilliance shone even brighter.
At the age of 15, he was elected a party member for his heroic performance on the battlefield, and in 1939, his unit was reorganized into the 25th Regiment of the First Division of the Jinchaji Military Region of the Eighth Route Army, with Song Xuefei as the commander.
On the recommendation of the head of the Political Department, the 15-year-old was promoted to deputy instructor of the regimental health team. In that year, he became an instructor of the regimental health team, and later promoted to company instructor.
In 1942, Fang Yangda led his company in the battle of Yixian County, Hebei Province, and unfortunately fell into the encirclement of the Japanese army. Relying on the favorable terrain, our army launched a heroic fierce battle with the Japanese army, and repelled dozens of fierce attacks by the Japanese army in a row.
However, the Japanese army quickly reinforced, the number surged to nearly 1,000 people, and aircraft were dispatched to help in the battle, our army suffered heavy losses, and the company commander died a heroic death. At a critical juncture, Fang Yangda proposed a strategy to break through in the night.
Under his leadership, most of our army's personnel successfully escaped from danger, and our understanding of courage and determination was refreshed again and again. Fang Yangda won praise from senior leaders such as Yang Chengwu for his skillful military leadership skills.
He had been tasked with protecting Yang Chengwu's family, including Yang Chengwu's wife Zhao Zhizhen and eldest daughter Yang Yisheng, an event that earned him the respect of the Zhao family.
But Fang Yangda has also made mistakes. Once, his behavior of dining privately with several comrades-in-arms in the company caused dissatisfaction, but he learned a lesson from this incident and was convinced that leading cadres should lead by example.
He openly admitted his mistakes, received everyone's understanding, and at the end of that year, made an application to become a company commander. After the end of the Anti-Japanese War, Fang Yangda was promoted to battalion instructor and sent to the northeast.
In that famous battle recorded in history, he fought alongside his troops. With his sharp eyes and firm attitude, Fang Yangda successfully commanded a battalion, quickly occupied the Heiyugou Heights with a powerful offensive, and stationed himself there.
The Battle of Yang's Stick was a test of troops, terrain, and the resourcefulness of the commanders. The terrain of the Yang family stick is complex, like a labyrinth, and the Heiyugou Plateau is known as "one man is the pass, ten thousand people are not open" because of its steep mountain.
The occupation of this place can not only control the surrounding strategic points, but also block the enemy's necessary route for reinforcements.
As soon as Fang Yangda arrived at the front line, he immediately deployed, seized the favorable terrain, preempted the attack, and successfully repelled the enemy's surprise attack. However, the enemy did not give up easily, and they took advantage of the fog to launch a fierce attack on our positions in multiple directions.
The enemy's artillery fire was fierce, armored vehicles covered the infantry for intensive charges, and the fighting on both sides intensified. Subsequently, it suddenly rained heavily in the Jinxi area, and the two sides engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat in the muddy water, and the battle was extremely tragic.
Despite the strong pressure of the enemy and the dangerous situation of being attacked on three sides, Fang Yangda, with firm determination, encouraged all officers and men to carry forward the spirit of not fearing hardship and death and stubbornly resisting the enemy.
They managed to withstand multiple enemy attacks and dealt heavy blows to the enemy.
With unwavering determination and the courage of Top Gun, Fang Yanda and his troops withstood the onslaught of the enemy, who dealt a fatal blow and caused the enemy to retreat one after another.
After learning the news that the enemy army surrounded by Yang's staff had been completely annihilated, the enemy completely lost the courage to fight and could only flee in a hurry after dusk. After the passionate movement of the Battle of Yang's Stick, Fang Yangda was like a brave and fearless war horse, with his deeply imprinted fighting spirit, leading the troops to gradually approach the defeated enemy army.
Although the ground beneath their feet was as hard and cold as scorched earth, the fighting spirit burning in their hearts was like wildfire. They pursued them like fierce lions chasing weary antelopes in the wilderness, so that their enemies were terrified and had nowhere to run.
Their bravery and fearlessness are like sharp blades that cut through the enemy's defenses, and their firm faith, like hard steel, crushes the enemy's fighting spirit. In this fierce battle, Fang Yangda's troops, with the coordinated operation of brother troops, successfully annihilated the enemy army, only the army commander led hundreds of people to escape, and the rest were all routed by our army.
They seized a large amount of first-class equipment and military supplies, created a brilliant achievement of the people's army, and were praised as"Great victory in western Liaoning"。After the war, division commander Ding Sheng was full of praise for the heroic resistance of Fang Yangda's troops at the experience exchange meeting, and his words were full of pride and admiration.
The flames of war have been replaced by the sunshine of peace, and the smoke has dissipated. Fang Yangda walked off the battlefield and into life with incomparable glory. His bravery, wisdom, and perseverance were deeply respected and valued, and when the cadres were ranked, his name shone brightly in the position of the regimental level.
He was awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel, an honor that is the best expression of his past battles and the best praise for his strength and wisdom in his fearlessness and courage.
However, the bells of history never stopped, and neither did the honor and respect of this warrior. Soon after, he rose through the ranks, and he became colonel, shouldering the heavy responsibility of deputy division commander, an honor that was a confirmation of his tireless efforts and a perfect compliment to his bravery.
However, the wheels of the times continued to roll forward, and the military rank system was gradually abolished with the changes of history. But that didn't affect the shine of the tough guy who came from the battlefield.
Fang Yangda, like a dazzling star, continued to shine in the military circles and was appointed deputy commander. He was determined to use his wisdom and courage to contribute to the prosperity and stability of the motherland.
However, when Fang Yangda was the deputy commander, the 913 incident in 1971 was like a boulder that smashed heavily on his life path.
As a result, his life and work were greatly affected, first he was removed from all his posts, and then he was imprisoned in a small cell, and his life seemed to fall into endless darkness.
And during this long time, his old leader Ding Sheng was safe and sound, but made new achievements in the wind and waves.
Life is like an undulating river, sometimes the torrent is brave, sometimes the still water is deep. Ten years have passed, and the sun of 1983 shone on the earth, and Fang Yangda's affairs have also come to light.
By this time, he was already getting old and was beginning to enjoy a peaceful retirement with a good salary. However, his old leader, Ding Sheng, was caught in a political storm at this moment, and the situation was even more difficult than before him.
However, at this time, Fang Yangda chose to lend a hand, just like they faced life and death together on the battlefield back then, and now they have to face the ups and downs of life together. The two old comrades-in-arms met again, looked at each other and smiled, both sighed that time passed so fast, and talked about the battles of the year, those days of life and death together, as if it was just yesterday.
Their story makes people feel that time is a sharp blade, it can take away people's youth, but it can't take away their friendship and courage.
Located in Yi County, Hebei Province, Taidi Village at the foot of Taihang Mountain is a quiet and beautiful paradise. Although its silence and peace make people ignore the depth of history, there is actually a touching story here.
In the corner of the village, a simple stone tablet stands quietly, engraved with eight words: "Aunt Zhao, my son has come to see you." These short eight words are full of the deep gratitude and respect of Fang Yangda, a soldier of the Eighth Route Army, to Aunt Zhao.
In 2020, 97-year-old Fang Yangda attended the unveiling ceremony of the stele with the support of a wheelchair.
His eyes were full of gratitude and nostalgia, and his voice trembled slightly: "It was Aunt Zhao who gave me a second chance to survive, no matter whether I can find her offspring or not, I want to build a monument for her." ”
Every sentence, every word, reveals his deep respect and incomparable gratitude to Aunt Zhao. Back in time 83 years ago, when Fang Yangda was only the captain of the Eighth Route Army's Shuguang Drama Club, he and his team members were stationed in Taidi Village, fighting the enemy day and night.
A sudden serious illness left him on the hospital bed, unable to get up. He lived in Mrs. Zhao's home, and his condition worsened in the face of severe typhoid fever and a lack of medical resources.
When the order for the transfer of troops was given, Fang Yangda's physical condition did not allow him to go along. When he was in a difficult situation, Aunt Zhao stepped forward, stayed by his side, and took care of him wholeheartedly.
With affectionate love, with well-cooked food, and with firm faith, she warmed this dying soldier. Aunt Zhao's determination is as firm as a rock, and her respect and reverence for life make her pin all her hopes on an old Chinese medicine doctor 20 miles away from home.
In the pouring rain, she asked her son to carry the slow old Chinese medicine doctor, hoping that he could save Fang Yangda's life.
Aunt Zhao anxiously said to the old Chinese medicine doctor: "You must save this child." The old Chinese medicine doctor replied firmly: "This child is the Eighth Route Army, and I will definitely do my best." ”
As a result, the old Chinese medicine doctor worked hard, and Aunt Zhao always accompanied her, and Fang Yangda gradually broke free from the hands of death and regained his vitality. However, his recovery was not without its challenges.
As life gradually recovered, a sudden attack by the Japanese army shattered the tranquility. Aunt Zhao's home was destroyed, and a raging fire burned in the night sky, engulfing everything.
In this man-made disaster, Mrs. Zhao unfortunately passed away and left this world forever.
Fang Yangda embarks on his way back to his charred hometown, and the once familiar scene is in ruins before his eyes. He stood on the edge of the rubble, his heart filled with pain, tears in his eyes blurring his vision.
He bowed deeply three times in front of Aunt Zhao's dilapidated house, each bow containing his grief and anger, and he vowed to make those cold-blooded invaders pay the price they deserved.
In the days that followed, Fang Yangda met a group of kind-hearted villagers in Tiangang Village, Yi County, Hebei Province. Despite the hardships of their lives, they still unreservedly supported the Eighth Route Army.
This deep emotion, Fang Yangda deeply engraved it in his heart. The image of Mrs. Zhao has always appeared in his mind, her kindness, her perseverance, and her love are all inspiring him, pushing him forward, overcoming all difficulties and challenges.
However, as the years passed, the hope of finding the descendants of Aunt Zhao gradually became blurred. Driven by his heart, Fang Yangda decided to erect a monument in Taidi Village as his sustenance for the eternal memory of Aunt Zhao.
He engraved on the stone tablet with affectionate words: "Aunt Zhao, my son has come to see you." Every stroke, every stroke, is filled with his thoughts, gratitude and nostalgia. On April 2, 2022, the streets of Beijing were picturesque under the stars and lights, but in a ward of the 301 Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, a sad thing happened.
Fang Yangda, a hero who dedicated his life to the country and the people, left us forever at 21:46 at 21:46 in the evening at the age of 99, like a bright star, quietly falling in the sky of the world.
Fang Yangda's life is like a passionate historical masterpiece, shining with brilliance and magnificence. He always adhered to his beliefs, never forgot his original intention, and dedicated all his selflessness to the country and the people.
He was an out-and-out communist fighter, loyal to the party, consistent in his words and deeds, and honest and trustworthy. In the face of honor, he is always humble and low-key, and in the face of difficulties, he always rushes to the forefront.
He treats life with a rigorous attitude and always maintains integrity and integrity in public office and power. He poured every drop of sweat and every strength into the cause of serving the people.