One of the founding generals decided to abandon his military background and turn to the diplomatic sphere. However, his professional mismatch left him confused and stressed, as he was unable to speak fluently in a foreign language and could not cope with the various complexities and challenges in diplomatic situations.
He couldn't help but wonder if he had been chosen for the job, knowing full well that he might not be up to the job.
The period from 1949 to 1950 was a period of change and challenge. The founding of the People's Republic of China, the convening of the first National People's Congress, the selection of the national flag and the national anthem and other events have kept everyone in Beiping very busy.
However, despite the hectic domestic affairs, foreign affairs are in urgent need of revitalization. In this critical period, the Chinese Communists are faced with the challenge of how to open up new international relations.
Why did you choose to be the chief? In addition to his talent and experience, there is another important reason. In the early days of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, the United States sent Marshall as a special envoy to China to settle disputes and propose the establishment of friendly relations between the two countries.
At the suggestion of the American side, ** has demonstrated great potential in the field of diplomacy, able to deal with complex issues and succeed. However, having served in the military since he was 20 years old, it was difficult for him to let go of his ties to the military, and at the same time he lacked confidence in his diplomatic skills.
Nevertheless, he accepted the challenge and made remarkable achievements in the field of diplomacy.
Haitang Still": As a diplomat, ** must receive systematic training to avoid making a fool of himself at the United Nations and disgrace all Chinese. He had a problem with his first lesson, a group of founding generals who were accustomed to carrying guns, and now had to learn to dance and eat Western food in suits.
In 1949, New China urgently needed to expand diplomatic relations, and ** selected 10 generals to "abandon military force and follow literature" to engage in diplomacy. Among them was the chief of staff of the 4th Army of the Red Fourth Front**, who was very reluctant to take off his military uniform and learn to dance at first. So how does *** solve this problem?
* The general, although he found it difficult to learn Western diplomatic etiquette, decided to obey the organization's decision and tried to learn. He even started wearing a suit and eating steak with a knife and fork.
This surprised *** and asked**: You don't have the guts? Is that because I saw the wrong person? ”
* I never imagined that his diplomatic career was about to embark on a journey that would last 20 years. Soon after, he received an order from Beijing to start his diplomatic career.
Will these tough guys be up to the job? Will the Founding Generals be able to break new ground in diplomacy? As a general of the Red Fourth Front Army, he was the chief of staff of the Corps in the later stage of the Liberation War, and the deputy corps post *** agreed with this: "This is really a very national idea. ”
In order to complete the mission, even if it is difficult, I have to try, put down the familiar chopsticks, pick up the unfamiliar knife and fork, and as a result, the knife and fork collided and made a sound like a decoration team, **immediately signaled everyone to lower the volume,**Looking at the knife and fork, my face was full of helplessness and said: This foreigner is really cumbersome enough, I still use chopsticks.
Diplomacy is a new challenge for **, who needs to learn many diplomatic etiquette, foreign languages and skills in a short period of time. But out of love for the country and a sense of responsibility, ** overcame all difficulties with a firm will.
*'s life experience fully reflects his personality charm and unique style of doing things. No matter where he is or what position he holds, he can do his work perfectly, and truly achieve "a lifelong career, all in control".