Zhang Yunyi's last wish: to be a first-class soldier again.
In 1965, Zhang Yunyi, the founding general of the People's Republic of China, who had long been over the age of old, returned to his hometown of Hainan, where every inch of land and every green leaf made him feel a lot of emotion.
For Zhang Yunyi, this place carries endless childhood memories, his homeland, and his roots. Holding an ordinary wooden walking stick in his hand, he climbed step by step to a dirt slope near his hometown, where he could overlook the sea, the blue water was particularly dazzling in the sunlight, and his mind seemed to be pulled back to 50 years ago, when Hainan was occupied by warlords, and every day of his life was full of fear and uneasiness.
General Zhang Yunyi's life was like a flick of a finger, and most of the fifty years were spent in the war, which filled his heart with emotion. He missed the eventful years, but the stories of those heroic sons and daughters who sacrificed their lives for the revolutionary cause also made him cry softly.
His wife, Han Bi, who was by his side, was worried about his body and reminded him that if his body couldn't support it, he would go back first. The two of them have been walking hand in hand for 32 years, and Han Bi feels very sorry for her husband because he has been suffering from old injuries.
Zhang Yunyi nodded, and Han Bi took his arm and slowly left the place that made him sentimental. After the trip to Hainan, Zhang Yunyi received ** from Beijing, and he was looking for him.
**I have always taken good care of this old comrade-in-arms, during the Nanchang Uprising, it was Zhang Yunyi who came with two regiments of the Fourth Army with a starry night regardless of his personal safety, and since then he has regarded him as a lifelong friend.
Tell Zhang Yunyi that he summoned him and had an important task to hand over to him. A trace of excitement flashed in Zhang Yunyi's eyes, and he felt that although he had not been personally given an important task by *** for a long time, he was in good physical condition and could accept any task.
He raised his voice to indicate that he could carry out the task immediately. * smiled and told Zhang Yunyi that this task was not urgent, mainly because he missed him and wanted to meet him.
Zhang Yunyi was a little moved when he heard this. The year before last, he and Su Yu went to Qingdao to recuperate, ** specially wrote to ask about his physical condition, and asked someone to send a few Wenchang chickens from his hometown, Zhang Yunyi was in tears at that time.
Even if the years go by and time flies, the beautiful friendship in the world will never be taken away. Although General Zhang Yunyi's life was full of war and pain, his heart was full of love and hope.
His whole life was a persistent pursuit of the revolutionary cause, as well as a yearning for and pursuit of a better life.
A group photo of Zhang Yunyi and his wife Han Bi. Last year, Zhang Yunyi went to Shanghai because of a leg injury. A special order was issued for experts from Beijing to go to Shanghai to consult Zhang Yunyi.
At that time, Tianshui's apples were popular all over the country, and ** specially brought two large boxes to Zhang Yunyi, and instructed him: "This apple is very delicious, you and Han Bi should taste it."
They brought me three boxes, and I know you like to eat these, so I'll give you a little more. Zhang Yunyi thought of these little things, and always wanted to sit down with *** and have a good chat, but *** has been too busy over the years, and Zhang Yunyi's health is not good, so he has never been able to realize this wish.
After hanging up, Zhang Yunyi said happily: "Han Bi, ** want to see me, pack your luggage quickly, we will go back to Beijing tonight!" Han Bi smiled and said, "Can't you leave tomorrow morning?" ”
Zhang Yunyi shook his head and said, "No! The chairman still has a lot of important things to hand over to me, and in case he has other things to attend to, he can't meet, so hurry up and pack up! ”
Han Bi saw that her husband was so happy, and immediately agreed: "Okay, everything is up to you." Only the words of the President are the most effective, don't I know you yet? That night, Zhang Yunyi and his wife rushed back to Beijing.
Early the next morning, they came to Zhongnanhai Huairen Hall to wait for the summons of ***. ** Looks full of energy and has an amiable smile, he greeted Zhang Yunyi as soon as he saw him, and said, "Old general, long time no see, your spirit looks good."
Two days ago, I had a meeting with the comrades of the Politburo, and I also mentioned the construction of Guangxi, and you have made great contributions in Guangxi, and I am very satisfied with the results so far. Zhang Yunyi smiled, looked at *** and said: "My credit is not worth mentioning, mainly because the chairman leads well."
I don't know what important tasks the Chairman has entrusted to me? * poured Zhang Yunyi a glass of water, then nodded and said, "I want you to pick up an old man at the airport, he has a deep relationship with you." ”
Zhang Yunyi asked, "Who is it?" * Stretched out three fingers and said, "Li Zongren, your former old comrade-in-arms." Zhang Yunyi's face was embarrassed, ** saw this, he walked to Zhang Yunyi's side, took his hand and said: "Li Zongren wants to return to China to settle down, you know that he used to be the representative of the Kuomintang."
His return will be of great help to our country and will also play a role in promoting Taiwan's reunification. I know the past between you and him, but it's over, and we should be generous. ”
Zhang Yunyi nodded with a smile and said, "Chairman, from a personal emotional point of view, I don't really want to go, but for the sake of the overall situation, I will obey the chairman's arrangement and ensure that the task is completed." ”
The grievances and entanglements between General Zhang Yunyi and Li Zongren are unforgettable. They held official positions during the Guangdong Army, and they went on the Northern Expedition together and entered the Gui Army together. The two had a close relationship, but after the defeat of the Revolution, the two pursued their own beliefs and became strangers, and a decade-long confrontation began.
However, Zhang Yunyi chose to put aside his grievances and shake hands with Li Zongren for Li Zongren's disembarkation, and the historic encounter between the two made people respectful. Zhang Yunyi's life is legendary and rich, and he is a unique general in every era, with a high reputation.
His partner with ** has made great contributions to the rise of the New Fourth Army. Although Zhang Yunyi rarely mentions his past, his life experience and wisdom deserve our deep admiration.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Zhang Yunyi also used wisdom and humor to resolve a conflict at an awkward banquet, which made people appreciate his personality charm even more.
In his later years, he modestly said: "Without the victory in the Battle of Banta under the command of General Zhang Yunyi, we would not have been able to defeat the enemy at Huangqiao." ”
Zhang Yunyi never talked about this with anyone, and it was not until his later years, when a reporter asked him, that he said with a smile: "This is Su Yu's modest quality." During the Long March, Zhang Yunyi personally massaged the acupuncture points on his feet to bring his body temperature back to normal.
**In his later years, he often mentioned this matter, and every time he talked about it, he was very moved. Zhang Yunyi cited ** as his lifelong confidant, and the two are talented and often learn poetry and songs from each other.
* When he was seriously ill and admitted to the hospital, Zhang Yunyi visited him every day, and the two talked about everything. One day, Zhang Yunyi asked about his condition, and said optimistically: "I have cancer, and I will soon report to Marx." ”
When Zhang Yunyi heard this, he immediately cried bitterly. * After his death, Zhang Yunyi's condition worsened. On the day of the memorial service, Zhang Yunyi dragged his sick and weak body to send ** the last ride, he lost control of his emotions, took ***'s hand and said: "Chairman, thank you for coming, I am grateful for you to come!"
* Die without regrets! *'s tears couldn't help but flow, and Zhang Yunyi cried again. In 1974, Zhang Yunyi's health deteriorated, and he was admitted to Beijing Ritan Hospital.
**Knowing this, I felt very uncomfortable. Regardless of the staff's obstruction, he must go to the hospital to visit Zhang Yunyi. Zhang Yunyi saw *** coming, struggled hard to get up, ** quickly held his hand and said, "Rest well, don't get up!" ”
Zhang Yunyi refused to lie down, he suddenly became stubborn, and he had to get up and shake hands with ***. His wife, Han Bi, hurriedly came over to help, dragging him by the back and helping him up.
Zhang Yunyi said in vague words: "* I must not lie down and shake hands with the leader, absolutely not!" Zhang Yunyi has admired *** all his life, although he is seriously ill, he has always refused to lose his respect for ***.
General Zhang Yunyi told his children on the sickbed that they should be filial to their mother, because he owed her a lot. After explaining a few trivial things, he asked his wife Han Bi to take out a piece of writing from the drawer and unfold it in front of them.
This character is ***'s work, Zhang Yunyi stared at this character for a long time. After a while, he asked them, "Do you say that there really is a life after death?"
I'm a staunch materialist, I shouldn't have said that, but I really want to have a next life, and if I can, I hope that I can still be a subordinate of *** in the next life, even if it is only a soldier of ***! ”
The medical personnel present wept bitterly when they heard this. This is General Zhang Yunyi's last wish before his death, and this wish is simple, moving, and tear-jerking.
General Zhang Yunyi's farewell, like the free and easy life of his life, came so suddenly. The ** photo of him and his family, only a few hours later, he passed away, holding the *** autograph inscription tightly in his hand.
His departure marks the end of a legend, but his story has long been deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts. The monument he erected will be immortalized.
In his life, General Zhang Yunyi never feared death, and he wrote his own legend in his way. His death made his old comrades-in-arms cry sadly, ** and *** bowed their heads and wept.
**Pushed away all the activities of the day, sat quietly in the room and bowed his head silently, he suddenly said to the people around him: "Tell them not to send apples in the future, Zhang Yunyi is gone, I don't know who to give this apple to."
Don't give me apples again. Although General Zhang Yunyi has left us, his spirit lives on. His legend will continue to inspire us to move forward.