In 1979, relations between China and Japan had begun to gradually normalize, and General Su Yu of our country also led a Chinese delegation to visit Japan. When they learned that General Su Yu had come to Japan, a Japanese named Eiichi Yamada inquired about his whereabouts in many ways and followed the Chinese delegation to many places.
It wasn't until the delegation arrived in Kobe that Eiichi Yamada finally met the shogun. He walked forward quickly and shouted, "Good chief." Why, then, would a Japanese call a Chinese general a chief?
Yamada Hidei has been in a wealthy family in Japan all his life, baptized by higher education, and has been exposed to the militaristic ideas instilled by the upper class many times. When he was young, he simply believed that the idea of militarism was to promote Japan's national prestige, and after receiving it, he took it as his life creed.
At the age of 16, he entered the artillery school for further study, and after graduation, he took the initiative to sign up for the Japanese army and go to the Chinese battlefield. The brutality of the battlefield and the nature of the invaders made him truly understand war.
Soon after his trip to China, he witnessed firsthand how his comrades treated Chinese prisoners. They first tortured them and then organized a group of gendarmes to shoot them en masse. It was a tragic scene, and Yamada still remembers it many years later.
Influenced by the way Japan treated Chinese captives, he thought he would suffer the same fate after being captured by the communist forces. But unexpectedly, he was treated more favorably than expected.
The head of the New Fourth Army, who captured him, was none other than General Su Yu. This chance encounter led him to the greatest general in China.
At that time, Yamada Eiichi and his comrades-in-arms were exposed to the ideology of the New Fourth Army every day, and in addition to that, they had to submit their learning experiences at a set frequency.
Although Yamada was not sure that Chinese could read his words, the contagious power of progressive ideas led him to finish his homework conscientiously. There was a scene that he will never forget.
At that time, the New Fourth Army was living a difficult life, and neither Chinese soldiers nor Japanese prisoners could not necessarily fill their stomachs.
When he saw the strict discipline and selfless spirit of the Chinese people, he couldn't help but think back to his compatriots. The Japanese were cruel and ruthless in their treatment of the Chinese, while the Chinese still chose to treat the Japanese prisoners with the greatest kindness.
The behavior of the two is in stark contrast. From that moment on, Eiichi Yamada's antipathy for the squadron ** team also gradually disappeared. He took the initiative to find General Su Yu and said: "Chief, I am in charge of artillery posts in the army. If there is a question about the training and use of artillery, I may be able to help you. ”
General Su Yu was a general who was very attack-oriented, and he always emphasized the importance of firepower attacks. Now that someone has offered to help, he is naturally very happy.
Although Su Yu had been Yamada's opponent, they still encountered some difficulties in the ranks of the New Fourth Army. Someone said, "What else can we expect him to teach us to fire?" Don't shoot at the enemy when the time comes, we don't learn, we put ourselves in it. ”
He understands this misgivings of the soldiers of the New Fourth Army very well. After all, they were once on the side of hostility and had the blood of their compatriots on their hands.
He did not defend himself, but silently proved his determination with his actions. During the artillery training of the soldiers of the New Fourth Army, he would always walk in front of different soldiers, correct everyone's techniques, tell everyone the skills of aiming at the target, and sometimes even give demonstrations himself.
With his sincere words and deeds, Eiichi Yamada has won the respect and trust of our soldiers. In order to live up to this trust, he worked harder in the process of teaching, and even took the initiative to share the characteristics of the Japanese army's defense.
His dedication and contribution were recognized by General Su Yu, and he was exceptionally invited to serve as the commander of the artillery battalion of our army.
Is this true? Can I really do it? "All the soldiers of our army responded to his doubts with practical actions and clearly told him that he was indeed capable. Since then, Eiichi Yamada has officially begun his career fighting for China.
He deeply understood that only by going all out in the battle could he be worthy of the acceptance and trust of General Su Yu and his comrades-in-arms. Therefore, even in the face of Japanese soldiers, he would not hesitate to shoot.
I was not cold-blooded and ruthless, I just saw the truth of the war and felt the cruelty of the Japanese invaders. If China is not helped to resist, then the war may continue forever and peace will never come.
Therefore, I decided to stand with the Chinese people and resist to the end. Although my artillery skills are precious in the army, I know where I am needed more. Before leaving, I want to say goodbye to the general and learn how to communicate in Chinese.
I told the general that I was willing to do my best for the sake of peace and freedom in China.
Eiichi Yamada played an important role in different teams, and his dedication and dedication not only won the victory on the battlefield, but also produced a group of excellent New Fourth Army artillerymen.
With the surrender of Japan in 1945, our war against aggression was a complete victory. However, Yamada was faced with the choice of returning to China or staying in China.
He deeply loves China, and his comrades-in-arms also make it difficult for him to let go. After careful consideration, he decided to remain in China and fight alongside the Chinese army.
In the War of Liberation, he participated in the whole process, although our army was at a disadvantage in terms of **, but with a talent like Eiichi Yamada, we can always maximize the value of the limited**.
He witnessed with his own eyes the process of the People's Liberation Army repelling the reactionaries, and also watched the Communist Party gradually realize its grand aspiration to liberate the whole of China. On October 1, 1949, the official birth of the People's Republic of China was announced in Tiananmen Square.
At that moment, Yamada felt as if he had become a real Chinese, and he was moved to tears. He was convinced that he had established an inseparable bond with this Chinese land.
He is eager to continue to stay here, to settle down here, and to make more efforts for the construction of New China. In 1950, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea broke out.
A new war is coming, and he also went to the Korean battlefield with his comrades-in-arms who were home all over the world. This time, he will fight for the land that gave birth to him, and he will defend his new homeland with his Chinese compatriots.
Eiichi Yamada is an excellent artilleryman, and his abilities are also evolving with the times. In the face of the United **, he can always attack from a gifted angle and make the enemy suffer.
On the battlefield, he won the respect and acceptance of his comrades with his keen judgment and decisive decision-making. Although he was once an artilleryman of an enemy country, the Chinese people have come to regard him as a compatriot and are willing to treat him sincerely.
However, in 1958, when the international and domestic political situation changed, Hidemoto Yamada did not want to become a political hazard, so he took the initiative to report to the team and returned to Japan with his anti-war allies.
He returned to China, but life was not easy. His actions were closely watched by the Japanese authorities, who regarded him as a reactionary, closely monitored his life, and even exerted constant pressure, making it extremely difficult for him.
However, he was not bothered by his own predicament, but devoted himself to the work of promoting the idea of Sino-Japanese friendship to the people around him. "The Chinese are a peace-loving group, they are very friendly to me and willing to be friendly to all peace-loving people. We are not enemies, but we can be true friends. ”
If he had any regrets, it was that he was not able to say goodbye to General Su Yu in person before he left. He believes that this regret may never be remedied. However, what he didn't expect was that they would have a chance to meet again.
In 1979, General Su Yu led a Chinese delegation to visit Japan. During this time, Eiichi Yamada reunites with his former chief. At that time, relations between China and Japan were very tense, because Japan's political position was quite consistent with that of the United States and did not conform to the political principles of New China.
Therefore, New China adopted a "one-sided" policy of getting close to the socialist countries. However, with the changes in the international situation, relations between China and the United States and China and Japan gradually eased, and finally normalized diplomatic relations in the 70s.
Therefore, the visit of the Chinese delegation to Japan demonstrates China's determination to actively improve relations with other countries.
Eiichi Yamada was thrilled when he saw the news in the newspaper. He thought that he would never see the chief again, but he did not expect that they would set foot on Japanese soil at the same time. He decided to go and see General Su Yu no matter what.
The Chinese delegation has a very tight schedule, so General Su Yu may still be in Tokyo and will already arrive in Nagoya tomorrow. There was a bit of a lag in the news, and Eiichi Yamada was never able to keep up with the delegation, which made him a little frustrated.
But he didn't give up, and it was the last chance he could have taken. Perhaps God couldn't bear to let down this hard-working old man, and in the end he caught up with the delegation in Kobe.
He walked into the hotel, found General Su Yu's secretary, and politely asked, "Secretary, has the general ever had friends in Japan?" The secretary looked at his vicissitudes of face and fluent Chinese, and although he was a little wary in his heart, he decided to help him.
He told the general that there was a man who claimed to be an old subordinate of the general and was waiting outside. After hearing this, General Su Yu responded with a smile: "Please let him in, I want to see who he is." ”
Guided by his secretary, Eichi Yamada walked into the general's office. He shouted excitedly, "Old chief, I finally see you again!" Do you remember me? ”
The general looked at him, smiled slightly, and recalled the past: "How can you not remember? Back then, you were still the commander of the artillery battalion that I single-handedly raised. Later, when I heard that you had returned to Japan, I was sorry that I couldn't meet you. ”
He did not expect that the old chief would regret it as much as he did. The two were thrilled to be reunited today. They talked about the past, they talked about each other's current situation, and he also learned about the current construction situation in China.
As a Japanese who loves his country, he is deeply grateful. This reunion of comrades-in-arms is undoubtedly a perfect experience for Eichi Yamada. Looking back on the past, he was grateful countless times that he made the right choice, joined the team of Zhongren, and played his value.