At the end of the 70s of the 20th century, a striking drama played out on the Chinese political scene. One of the protagonists is Ding Sheng, a former military general in a high position. His story began in 1976, when *** cleaned up the social atmosphereA team was sent to Shanghai, where a number of cadres, including Ma Tianshui and Xu Jingxian, were arrested.
Xu Jingxian mentioned a secret meeting with Ding Sheng during the interrogationThis sparked a series of investigations and interrogations, which eventually led to the removal of Ding Sheng from his position and the devastating family. It wasn't until 1982 that Ding Sheng was released but lost his military status, and his life was in trouble. But is all this really as Xu Jingxian said? Did Ding Sheng really betray his faith and country? The following small words will take you to understand.
On August 12, 1977, at 3 p.m., the 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of China kicked off in an atmosphere of joy and excitement. During the meeting, the delegates actively participated in the discussion and conducted in-depth discussions on a number of topics. They unanimously supported the measures taken by Comrade ***,In particular, the decision to smash the "Gang of Four" was considered a major victory in the history of the party and the state.
At a meeting in the same year, a shocking news was announced: "A highly decorated founding general, as a high-ranking commander of a large military district, has committed serious mistakes!" This announcement caused a strong response at the venue, which shocked all the senior cadres attending the meetingThoughts fluctuate. The named general turned out to be the well-known Li Yunlong-style figure - General Ding Sheng.
Ding Sheng's military career was initially established in a number of important battlesEspecially during the War of Liberation, he served as a general,He has commanded many important battles and won victories, and his superb command art and heroic fighting style have won high praise from the army and state leaders.
In 1930, Ding Sheng, who was only 17 years old at the time, met the Red Army unit led by ** in his hometown. He was deeply moved by the fact that he saw the good deeds of the Red Army for the people, and he resolutely joined the Red Army with several companions. The young Ding Sheng was known for his fast running, quick thinking and braveryInitially assigned to the regimental headquarters as a communicator, he was subsequently promoted to a military communications officer.
Two years later, Ding Sheng became Wang Jiaxiang's correspondent. Under Wang Jiaxiang's guidance, Ding Sheng began to learn literacy and reading, and gradually broadened his horizons. Wang Jiaxiang spoke highly of Ding Sheng's talent and potentialHe was sent to school for further study, and later recommended him to serve as an instructor in the health team of the Third Army.
Ding Sheng participated in many important battles such as the Long March, the Battle of the Hundred Regiments, the Liaoshen Campaign, and the Pingjin Campaign, and accumulated rich combat experience. He was particularly adept at executing interspersed tactics, which required troops to penetrate deep into enemy lines, cut off enemy communications, and quickly strike and destroy the enemy. Although this tactic was extremely risky, Ding Sheng was always able to accurately judge the battlefield situation, effectively command the troops, and achieved remarkable results. Such heroic performances quickly earned him the title of "Ding Daring". Ding Sheng is not only brave, he also has a calm and contemplative temperament. Usually he doesn't say much, but on the battlefield, his eyes will become sharp and full of murderous energy. His ingenuity, decisive decision-making and strategic acumen impressed the comrades.
During the War of Liberation, Ding Sheng, as a brigade commander and division commander, especially performed well in the Tianjin Siege. He skillfully commanded the artillery, effectively supported the infantry attack, and finally succeeded in breaking through the enemy's defenses. He showed great military talent in the Battle of HengbaoCut off the enemy's retreat by quickly interspersing tacticsGreatly accelerated the victory in the battle.
As the commander of the 135th Division of Siye, Ding Sheng fought a crucial decisive battle with the main force of the Gui faction of the Kuomintang in 1949, and performed the astonishing move of "cutting down the Seventh Army in half" through a series of exquisite tactics, and his military wisdom and bravery won unanimous praise from the top level. After that, he quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming an important senior cadre at the military district level. It was because of these outstanding military commands that in 1955,He was awarded the rank of Major General and was widely praised as a "bold general".
In 1962, during the Sino-Indian self-defense counterattack, Ding Sheng, as the commander of the 54th Army, led the 130th Division through a long journey to the Hangdui area on the ** border, and established a command post there. He orchestrated and commanded the "Battle of Tile Lane".It took only 10 hours to achieve a landslide victory, capturing a large number of enemy equipment, including artillery, ammunition and aircraft. In this battle, Ding Sheng's interspersed tactics played a decisive roleThe Indian army was powerless to fight back and was eventually forced to surrender.
In the Indian army, Ding Sheng's reputation is like thunderHis military prowess and bravery were feared by the enemy. Ding Sheng's achievements have not only won praise at home, but also established prestige internationally. His tactical innovation and military wisdom have become a good story in the history of China.
In 1967, according to the instructions of ***, Ding Sheng went south to GuangzhouHe began to serve as the deputy commander of the Guangzhou Military Region. Just a year later, he was promoted to commander of the military district, a promotion that undoubtedly proved his outstanding military talent and leadership. Although he was a major general at the time, Ding Sheng's command and strategic arrangement skills have been widely recognized in the army, especially in terms of tactical arrangement and military strategy, he far surpassed many generals of his time.
In 1972, Ding Sheng held an important position in Guangdong ProvinceIncluding the director of the Provincial Revolutionary Committee and the first secretary of the Party Committee of the Military RegionHis multiple identities have earned him nicknamed the "Four Firsts" among his colleagues. Despite the jokes of his colleagues, Ding Sheng has always remained silent, his work attitude is serious and diligent, and he never seeks fame and fortune. He always put the interests of the people first and kept his responsibilities and mission in mind.
At the end of 1973, Ding Sheng left the Guangzhou Military Region and went to the Nanjing Military Region to take up his post. Although his position has not changed, his place of work has changed. For Ding Sheng, whether in Guangzhou or Nanjing, his original intention and goal have always remained the same - that is, to serve the people. This unwavering belief and deep concern for the peopleLet him enjoy a high reputation in the military and among the people.
In August 1976, after Ding Sheng's coastal defense inspection, he stayed at the Yan'an Hotel in Shanghai, during which he met with Xu Jingxian and Wang Xiuzhen, and the two had a long talk with Ding Sheng late at night. According to the confessions of these people, Ding Sheng was suspected of being involved with the cabal.
By 1977, the general, who had established a brilliant military record, unexpectedly made a serious mistakeThis not only surprised the vast number of soldiers and the public, but also became an important event in the political and military field of China at that time. ** After announcing the decision to review Ding Sheng, Ding Sheng's position became extremely disadvantaged. Although he insisted that he had not committed any "counter-revolutionary acts", he found it difficult to prove his innocence in the political context of the time.
Ding Sheng's personality traits influenced his fate in this incident: although he excelled in military affairs, he was not delicate enough in handling interpersonal relationshipsThis makes him prone to bogged down in a particular political context. Especially during his previous tenure as commander of the Guangzhou Military Region, something prevented him from winning the full trust of Marshal ***.
When he was taken away, his family was in extreme distress. In the past, Ding Sheng and his family relied on the military to provide a worry-free life, but now they face severe challenges in life. In the era of the planned economy, without tickets for the necessities of life, their lives almost came to a standstill. Ding Sheng's wife and children, all the benefits and guarantees they once enjoyed suddenly disappeared. In this case, family members are forced to find other ways to survive.
At that time, the attitude towards the Ding Sheng family in society changed, and few people dared to approach or help. In Ding Sheng's family, only a few children remained by his sideThe eldest son, Dink Xi, was still able to take on some responsibility, but he also went to the countryside because of his work assignment. Ding Sheng's wife's health deteriorated under tremendous mental pressure and she had to be hospitalized**, and the family fell into chaos.
It was not until April 1979 that Ding Sheng was provisionally released, but in October 1980 he was detained again and was finally released in May 1981. In 1982, Ding Sheng officially retired and was placed in Nanchang. The upheaval of the past few years has made Ding Sheng's children grow up rapidly. During 1982, they went through several moves,They even face social exclusion, such as being forced to move and experiencing water and electricity cuts.
At the end of the summer of 1984, Ding Sheng was transferred from Nanjing to NanchangMarks his final separation from the army, whose future life will no longer be the responsibility of the army. In the process of handing over the Nanjing Military Region and the Nanchang Veteran Cadres Bureau, Ding Sheng's life underwent fundamental changes.
Due to the hot weather and Ding Sheng's heart disease, this had a serious impact on his health. During his service in the military, he enjoyed high-quality medical treatment and received professional medical treatment immediately if he felt unwell. However, after leaving the army, his health became more precarious.
In July 1984, Ding Sheng went to the resettlement site in Nanchang due to heart diseaseHowever, due to the absence of his children, he had to return to Nanjing. There, despite the difficult living conditions, at least someone took care of him, and his life was guaranteed.
In September, Ding Sheng had a heart attack and unfortunately fellResulting in a heavy blow to the head. Although he got a heart attack in the hospital, he suffered from brain ** and felt dizzy and nauseous for a long time. It is precisely because of this illness that Ding Sheng, who has no children to take care ofApply to return to Nanjing to live. Life in Nanjing was difficult and difficult, and it was not until the winter of 1989 that he went south to Shenzhen to join his daughter, who worked in a local hospital.
His daughter is an ophthalmologist, and Ding Sheng encouraged her to venture into Shenzhen, the frontier of reform and opening up. At this time, Ding Sheng had several children working in Guangdong, not far from Shenzhen, so that the family could be reunited. In 1990, some of Ding Sheng's comrades-in-arms suggested that he report his situation to Beijing, hoping to improve his living conditions.
After that, Ding Sheng traveled to many places where he had fought and workedIncluding Tianjin, Wuhan, Jinan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guilin and other cities. From 1990 to 1995, Ding Sheng lived for a period of time in various cities in China.
After settling in Shenzhen, Ding Sheng hoped to transfer his personal relations to ShenzhenAnd hope to be arranged to live in a cadre retreat in the army,This way, he does not have to burden his children's livelihood, and at the same time, they can visit him regularly. However, since he had already left the army and settled in a local area, it was quite difficult to realize this wish, and even the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection could not help him.