We Chinese often say that if we do not die, there will be blessings. This sentence could not be more appropriate to deng Yue, the fifth commander of the 38th Army. He once made a big mistake and was sentenced to death according to military law, but he recovered a life on the execution ground. After that, he lived a lifetime and became the ace commander of our army, a legendary life, which is impressive!
In 1918, China was in the midst of internal and external troubles, with warlords at home, strong neighbors on the outside, social unrest, and most of the people in poverty. In this context, Deng Yue was born in Yunwushan Village, Shunhe Town, Macheng City, Hubei Province. When he was a child, Deng Yue had a heart for the country and the people.
At the age of 12, Deng Yue joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. At that time, although he was young, he had a lot of combat experience. He was clever and alert, and he performed prominently in several anti-"encirclement and suppression" campaigns, becoming a small cadre with a small reputation.
However, he was too young at the time, and it was inevitable that he would be impulsive and not thoughtful enough to think about things. Once, Deng Yue caused serious consequences because he was too light on the enemy. After the battle, Deng Yue was brought under control. According to military law, such a mistake that directly leads to the defeat of the struggle is certainly punishable by death. For his own mistakes, Deng Yue also deeply realized. He also had no complaints about the punishment he should bear. At that time, he was only 16 years old, and although many people felt sorry for him, the military orders were like mountains, and everyone could not say anything.
When it was time for execution, Deng Yue waited on the execution ground for his punishment. The young man's life was about to dissipate, and he only hated himself for making such a mistake, otherwise he could have killed a few more enemies. It was at this time that zhan caifang, the later founding lieutenant general, passed by the execution ground. Zhan Caifang saw the young Deng Yue, just like the people around him asked about the cause of the matter, everyone told Zhan Caifang the cause and effect, Zhan Caifang said that everyone will make mistakes, not to mention that Deng Yue is still a child.
In this way, Deng Yue was spared death and recovered a life from the execution ground. Since then, Deng Yue has become Zhan Caifang's guard. At the side of Commissar Zhan, he learned more methods of struggle and accumulated more experience.
In October 1934, the main force of the Red Army began a difficult Long March. There are countless difficulties and obstacles along the way, the natural environment is harsh, and there are enemy pursuits and interceptions, and the soldiers rely on tenacious will to survive. At that time, Deng Yue was still young, and although he also had a tenacious will, his body could not withstand it and he suffered from malaria. The leaders of the troops saw that Deng Yue's face was like the color of earth, and they were worried about his body. The leader gave him ten oceans, let him rest assured of his illness, and then he would be a common man. However, Deng Yue refused to accept it no matter what.
Deng Yue repeatedly begged the leader not to let him be demobilized. And he repeatedly assured that he would not affect the speed of the troops. When the leader saw him insisting like this, although he was worried in his heart, it was not easy to say anything more. On the way, Deng Yue fell ill and his whole body convulsed, when Chen Geng passed by his side.
After Chen Geng learned about the situation, he wanted to give up his horse to Deng Yue to ride. However, Deng Yue knew that Chen Geng's leg was injured, and he refused to get on the chief's horse. Chen Geng repeatedly persuaded, and Deng Yue repeatedly resigned. Later, Chen Geng asked Deng Yue to drag the horse's tail forward to save some strength.
In this way, Deng Yue insisted on following the troops and did not fall behind. The high enthusiasm for the revolution and the deep hatred of the enemy enabled Deng Yue to overcome difficulties when he was deeply suffering from illness. Such a strong willpower will will inevitably be able to achieve Deng Yue's future achievements.
Deng Yue not only has super willpower, he is also a bright and upright person. He has his own judgment of people and things, and never makes out of line because of which person gains or loses power. At that time, Xu Shiyou was wronged in Yan'an, and although the situation had not yet been investigated at that time, Deng Yue firmly believed that Xu Shiyou was a bright and upright person.
Regardless of what others thought, he still took good care of Xu Shiyou. In private, he often sent Xu Shiyou some delicious food, and sometimes some wine. In this regard, Xu Shiyou has been grateful for many years. Later, Xu Shiyou often said that Deng Yue was a good person. However, Deng Yue himself never mentioned this matter. He does things in a bright and straightforward manner, but he rarely mentions to others about the good things he does.
From the agrarian revolution to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, from the War of Liberation to the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Deng Yue created one after another impressive battle records on the battlefield. At first, he served as a guard platoon leader, then to regimental commander and then to division commander. In his lifetime, Deng Yue participated in countless battles, won countless enemies, and made outstanding achievements. In 1960, Deng Yue was transferred to the commander of the 38th Army.
From the beginning of joining the revolution as a teenager until he left his post at an old age, Deng Yue contributed his youth and enthusiasm to the revolutionary cause of the motherland. From a once immature little soldier who picked up a life on the execution ground, and then developed into the ace commander of our army, Deng Yue's life was a legendary life.