General Xu Shiyou, the founding father of the People's Republic of China, who is known to everyone, shines brightly in military history with his legendary life. Known for his bravery and prowess in battle, his love of wine, guns and courage runs deep.
In his military career, the most striking characteristic is that he personally fought on the front line, and served as the captain of the death squad 11 times, leading the soldiers to repeatedly break through the enemy's formations and be invincible. His penchant for ** is particularly unique, and he treasures many trophies, including Zhang Lingfu's refined Browning pistol captured from the Battle of Menglianggu, which bears witness to his bravery and perseverance on the battlefield.
He drank like a sea, and was obsessed with the world of wine all his life, like a wine king like Zhang Fei, and his witty words after drinking always made people smile, Xu Shiyou's famous words are"Spirits hurt the liver, cold wine hurts the lungs, and no alcohol hurts the spirit! "
This seems to reveal his straightforwardness and spontaneity. However, the impression of him is mostly focused on his rugged appearance, and he is mistakenly perceived as acting recklessly. In fact, General Xu Shiyou's wisdom and prudence are far beyond ordinary people.
His military tactics are as sharp as an eagle's eye, and every step is full of insight and vigilance. Even after a seemingly indulgent drink, he knows how to choose when to be humorous and when to be cautious.
His vigilance is not innate, but stems from the experience of Shaolin, honed in the temple since childhood, and has cultivated a keen sense that can be perceived by wind and movement. In the years of Shaolin, he not only learned eighteen kinds of martial arts, but also walked on the wall with ease, among which the sleeping pile skill of the solitary rivers and lakes demonstrated his tenacity and focus.
This skill requires him to maintain his balance on three wooden stakes, his whole body is tense, and he only sleeps lightly, and the slightest movement can wake him up instantly, and his reaction is extremely fast. Such a habit made him always on high alert and invulnerable on the battlefield.
During the eight years of hard training in the Shaolin Temple, Xu Shiyou's martial arts became increasingly sophisticated, which added a brilliant chapter to his subsequent military career. Although he did not receive a formal military academy education, Xu Shiyou became an excellent commander with his practical combat wisdom and rich battlefield experience.
The grind of grassroots life is deeply imprinted on him, and even the subtle habits such as choosing shoes, he insists on his own opinions. General Xu Shiyou was extremely strict in his choice of shoes, never wearing them with laces, except on serious official occasions, which stemmed from his memory of a painful lesson.
In the midst of the Anti-Japanese War, he witnessed a colleague who missed the opportunity to fight back because he was busy tying his shoes, and was attacked by the enemy and died. This scene made Xu Shiyou unforgettable, and shoes without laces became his battlefield guideline.
Since then, General Xu Shiyou has firmly practiced this principle in order to avoid any possible delays.
In the war strategy, General Xu Shiyou paid great attention to the intelligent choice of the command. His deliberations stemmed from the lessons of blood and tears in the past: there was a battle in which the troops struggled to escape, but the weary soldiers were resting in the safety of the village, only to be attacked by night.
Fortunately, he had an insight into the opportunity from the high ground of the village headquarters, and the sound of the horn woke up the sleeping team, so he was able to escape death. However, this negligence still cost the troops dearly.
Since then, his rigorous attitude towards the location of the headquarters has been like a lifeline, and there is no room for error.
Since then, he has taken a critical look at the comfort choices of his fighters, insisting that safety is paramount. He advocated adapting measures to local conditions, setting up the headquarters at the head or end of the village, rather than inside the village, knowing the risks behind comfort - once surrounded by the enemy, where is the comfort?
It's not tension or fear, it's a soldier's insight into potential threats. Xu Shiyou's vigilance was as sharp as a fox, and he maintained a high level of vigilance in both wartime and peacetime, and even stood by with a pistol on standby after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
As the commander of the military region, although he was surrounded by many bodyguards and strict guards, he never slackened off, and often personally checked the safety work, and did not let go of any possible hidden dangers.
This kind of dedication to safety is General Xu Shiyou's insistence on the duty of a soldier, and he has maintained it whenever and wherever he is"Like a fox"Alertness.
Every day, there is a constant flow of traffic and visitors, and there are strict regulations on the way vehicles honk their horns and the flashing lights at night. No matter day or night, the agile General Xu Shiyou can accurately judge strange vehicles indoors.
There was an exclusive silent communication between him and the security team, and even the knock on the door was distinctive"Secret Words"Rules, just by listening, the general can identify whether the visitor is familiar with it, so that he can respond at any time.
Once, because a new guard was in a hurry to report, he accidentally entered the general's apartment, but unexpectedly encountered the moment when the general held a firearm. For most cadres of the military region, the guards need to be able to speak well and be witty, but General Xu Shiyou's selection criteria are different, and what he values is not only eloquence, but: first, it must be a Shandong hero; second, the body is strong, fierce and powerful; Third, it is necessary to have excellent strength and martial arts.
Many people are puzzled, Xu Shiyou said: The years of struggle in Shandong made him close to this land, and the people there were brave and fearless. The role of a security guard is not to please others, but to be on call at all times.
His foresight and foresight were not groundless, and the tragedy of Tan Furen, political commissar of the Kunming Military Region, and his wife, verified his concerns. In the early morning of December 1970, in the compound of the Kunming Military Region, a gunshot pierced the night, and the alarm followed.
When the military and police rushed to hear the news, Political Commissar Tan Furen and Mrs. Wang Liyan were separated from each other, and both were shot and died. Tan Furen was shot several times in the neck, shoulder and chest, and Wang Liyan suffered a fatal blow to his eyebrows.
* Apparently carefully planned, after shooting Wang Liyan in the bedroom, Tan Furen tried to wake up the guards, but he did not receive a response without a gun, and the guards' negligence caused a tragedy.
The guards' dereliction of duty at a critical moment led to the murder of Tan Furen, and his cowardice indirectly became the fuse of the tragedy. As a veteran general, Xu Shiyou is well aware of the undercurrents surging in peacetime, and Tan Furen's misfortune alerts him.
For his own safety, he always insists on keeping his gun with him no matter when and where, which is not only self-protection, but also a coping strategy for turbulent times. Even if it was mourning *** he carried **, but it was not rash, but foresaw the potential threat of the Gang of Four in case of contingency.
Therefore, the pistol became a reliable shield for Xu Shiyou when he was in danger.
When the legendary general Xu Shiyou passed away, he was accompanied by three items that symbolized life, courage and honor: a 100-yuan banknote symbolizing materiality, two bottles of Moutai symbolizing pride, and two pistols, one of which was used by Zhang Lingfu, who had made great achievements in war, and the other was a testimony of international friendship given by Charles de Gaulle**.
His career, like a heroic war song, is open-minded, firm, and extremely loyal to the country and the people. His contribution is unparalleled, and he is a true warrior, not a man who fears life and death.
His wisdom and courage are worthy of our deep reflection in the years of peace – to be prepared for danger in times of peace, to think and act, and to be prepared, this is his eternal teaching to us.