In 1979, Nie Fengzhi visited Xu Shiyou. Xu Shiyou was very happy to see Nie Fengzhi, and immediately patted the chair next to him and poured a cup of hot tea, and asked, "Rare guest, sit down, why do you have time to come to me?" ”
Nie Fengzhi didn't know how to speak, so he took a deep breath and said hesitantly"Do you know why I came to you? Captured ......Build an army. ”
When Xu Shiyou heard his son's name, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, he slapped the table and said loudly"Good! Well, well caught, well caught. ”
Why did Xu Shiyou react so much when he heard the news of his son's **?
Xu Jianjun is Xu Shiyou's second child and was born in the war-torn era. At that time, Xu Shiyou was still fighting the battlefield to defend his hometown and relatives. When he returned to the barracks in the dead of night, he would always think of the news that his wife was about to give birth, and his heart was both nervous and expectant.
Finally, that special day came, and Xu Shiyou anxiously waited for the birth of the child. When a loud cry was heard, the big stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground.
He rushed in impatiently and smiled with joy when he saw a healthy baby lying quietly in his wife's arms.
He's coming, he's finally landed. Xu Shiyou said happily to his wifeThere were tears in the eyes, these were tears of joy, but also let go of the burden in the heart.
Xu Shiyou gently hugged him, stroked his little hands and feet, and the little red face, and his heart was full of pity.
He gently kissed the child's little face and whispered to his wife"This child is our hope, in order to express the belief in the army and the expectation for the future, the child is called Jianjun! ”
For Xu Jianjun, his father is not a loving father, but a strict teacher.
In the barracks, there is a crystal clear lake, which he used to "train" his children to swim. Xu Shiyou always said: "Swimming is not only a physical exercise, but also a tempering of will." You are my Xu Shiyou's children, you all have to learn to swim. ”
However, when the children were looking forward to their father's guidance with joy, they found that Xu Shiyou was just standing on the shore and not saying anything, quietly watching them. Xu Jianjun was a little puzzled: "Father, don't you teach us to swim?" ”
Xu Shiyou just smiled faintly, then shook his head and said:"Swimming is up to you, I can't teach you all the time, it's up to you to do what you do. ”Seeing the determined look on their father's face, the children had to give up asking their father to teach, and then splashed in the water, trying various movements to try to master the skills of swimming.
Xu Jianjun really couldn't stand his father's indifferent attitude: "Father, we need your guidance and encouragement. Xu Shiyou looked at his son, was silent for a moment, and then said
"You need to learn to swim on your own, not rely on me. You need to learn to face difficulties and challenges, not to ask me for help. Will you come to me when you encounter difficulties in your work in the future? ”Xu Jianjun said: "Isn't it okay? You are our father, isn't it normal for a child to ask his father for help when he is in trouble? Xu Shiyou said a little angrily: "It is normal in the eyes of ordinary people, but you are different, you can only solve it by yourself, you can't seek help from your parents, only in this way can you grow." ”
After growing up, Xu Shiyou's strict requirements for his children have not decreased. He expects more from them and demands more from them.
When these children grew up, Xu Shiyou sent them to the barracks for rigorous training. He explained:
"I was a soldier, and I know that the military is the best place to train people. Here, your child will receive the most rigorous training, which will help you build a resilient character and develop the ability to face difficulties. ”Xu Shiyou's strict discipline of his children has made them grow into responsible and responsible men. They all understood that everything their father did was for their good.
In 1975, a piece of news in the newspaper caught everyone's attention. It turned out to be Xu Shiyou's second son, Xu Jianjun, who was accused of being involved in a major incident.
"I heard that Xu Jianjun was arrested, I don't know what crime he committed? "Wouldn't it? Xu Jianjun is Xu Shiyou's son. "How strict General Xu is with his son, how can his son make mistakes? ”Xu Shiyou's temper is notoriously irritable, so when this kind of thing happens, no one dares to tell Xu Shiyou. But it's already happened, so you can't hide it from him, right?
After repeated discussions and choices, the staff found Xu Shiyou's friend Nie Fengzhi and said:
"You and I both know Xu Shiyou's personality, and his current health is also very poor, so we decided to leave this matter to you to deal with. ”Nie Fengzhi is Xu Shiyou's old subordinate, and he also knows the old chief's temper very well, although he doesn't know what to say, he still takes over this task.
One day in 1979, Xu Shiyou's health was better at this time, Nie Fengzhi mustered up the courage to come to Xu Shiyou's house, he took a deep breath and knocked on the door gently.
As soon as the door opened, Xu Shiyou stood in front of the door, still so amiable. He invited Nie Fengzhi into the room and poured him a cup of hot tea.
Old friend, you seem to be in good spirits. Nie Fengzhi said.
Xu Shiyou smiled and said:"Yes, your health has improved during this time, how did you have time to come to me? ”
When Nie Fengzhi heard this, his eyes revealed an indescribable worry, and this abnormal behavior quickly attracted Xu Shiyou's attention.
What's wrong with you? There seems to be something on the mind today. Xu Shiyou looked at Nie Fengzhi and asked.
Nie Fengzhi was silent for a moment, and then spoke"I ......You know ......Xu Jianjun's business? ”
Build an army. What happened to that kid? If you don't obey the discipline, I'll ask him when he comes back, and I have to educate him. ”
"No, there were some mistakes before the army was founded, and they have been ......Captured ......”Nie Fengzhi said slowly.
Xu Shiyou's face changed greatly when he heard this, and there were only three words in his mind: building an army, mistake, and arrest.
After being silent for a while, Xu Shiyou slapped the table heavily:"Good, good! Catch it well, catch it well, as long as he does something wrong, you have to catch him. ”
Xu Shiyou walked to the window, looked out the window, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart, and he began to reflect on his management style, whether it was too lax, which led to Xu Jianjun's behavior.
Just as Xu Shiyou was deep in thought, Nie Fengzhi patted him on the shoulder and comforted: "Now that the matter has not been investigated clearly, don't worry, I'll go back first, you have to pay attention to your body." ”
Xu Shiyou nodded, and after sending Nie Fengzhi away, the house regained calm, and Xu Shiyou fell into a contemplative ...... again
The emotions of chagrin surged into his heart like a tide, and Xu Shiyou's mood became heavier and heavier. He felt a pain in his chest, as if a sharp knife had pierced his heart. He clenched his fists hard, trying to suppress the pain in his heart.
Over the next few days,Xu Shiyou's physical condition has deteriorated rapidly, and he was originally healthy, but now he is sick
His face became even paler, and his eyes lost their former sparkle. He lay in bed every day, silently enduring the torment in his heart.
"It's all my fault, it's because I didn't teach Jianjun ...... well”He never believed that his son would do such a thing, and he blamed himself over and over again for not disciplining his son well.
Nie Fengzhi knew that Xu Jianjun was an excellent soldier who had always been loyal to the party's leadership and responsible for the country's cause, so he decided to conduct a thorough investigation.
Nie Fengzhi found Xu Jianjun and said to him
"Jianjun, I know that you have always been an honest person, and I believe in you. There is not enough evidence to support the accusation this time, Uncle Nie will investigate this matter and must investigate the truth. ”Xu Jianjun looked at Nie Fengzhi gratefully, and he said:"Thank you, Uncle Nie, I will cooperate with your investigation, and I believe that I will prove my innocence. ”In October 1985, in the hospital ward, family members gathered around Xu Shiyou's bedside and watched him silently. I saw Xu Shiyou spit out a few vague words with his trembling lips: "The army is ......."Build an army. ”
As the minutes passed, Xu Shiyou's eyes gradually dimmed, and he closed his eyes gently. In the end, he still couldn't wait for his son to clear his grievances and come back, and Xu Shiyou died at the age of 80.
Soon after his death, Nie Fengzhi also overturned the original accusations against Xu Jianjun one by one, and the truth was finally revealed to the world, and Xu Jianjun got the innocence and respect he deserved. The only pity is that Xu Shiyou failed to witness his son's innocent ......
On this day, Xu Jianjun silently walked into his father's room, which was filled with his father's breath, familiar and unfamiliar.
He sat on the edge of the bed, stroking his father's **, tears falling silently. Thinking of his father's teachings and love for him before his death, remembering his rebellion and incomprehension, his heart was full of regret and longing.
He looked at his father's **, his eyes were full of sadness and longing.
"Father, don't worry. I will live well and work well. I will make your efforts worthwhile, and I will make you proud that I have such a son. ”Night falls, and the stars shine. Xu Jianjun sat in front of the tomb, holding a wine bottle in his hand, pouring out endless regret and longing to the tombstone, which was the only way he could express his love and longing for his father.
In real life, many parents often choose to shield or condone their children's mistakes.
However, Xu Shiyou chose not to seek personal gain, not to engage in favoritism, which is not only a love and responsibility for Xu Jianjun, but also an adherence to social justice and the rule of law.