In 1987, he resigned as chief of the general staff several times, and after Nie Fengzhi shouted, he immediately took office
Chi Haotian, born in July 1929, a native of Zhaoyuan, Shandong, is now 91 years old, but he is still bright-eyed and energetic, and if you don't know his age, you will certainly not be able to see his real age.
He participated in many reforms in the early days and had more than 100 campaign experiences, and made great contributions to this, winning many battles and achieving outstanding feats.
In May 1949, Songhu was liberated, and he was the instructor of the 7th Company of the 235th Regiment of the 27th Army of the 9th Corps of the Third Field Army, and he led two soldiers to carry out a surprise attack on the enemy headquarters, the most surprising thing was that he did not shoot a single shot, and captured more than a thousand enemy soldiers alive.
When the commander of the Twenty-seventh Army learned of this news, he was deeply praised and said to the regiment's regimental commander, Sun Tongsheng: "This is simply heroic and heroic!" Hurry up and summon him and let me see it too. ”
When Chi arrived, the military commander quickly clasped Chi's hands, looked at it for a long time, and said happily: "After that, you will change your name to Chi Bold!" Hahaha! ”
Chi was awarded the rank of general in 1988.
When he was not awarded the rank of general in 1987, he served as chief of the General Staff.
But for this job, Chi also refused.
In the autumn of 1987, Yu Qiuli advocated holding a talk meeting to solicit opinions on the selection of the chief officers of the three headquarters. At that time, the superior Chi also participated in this conversation.
During the discussion, Yu said: "We are all already an old man, and everyone can express their opinions directly if they have any opinions, and then we will make suggestions to our superiors." ”
Chi put forward his own views on the basis of several requests made by Yu regarding the chief official, and recommended several other comrades.
Unexpectedly, after many rounds of referrals and assessments, Chi was finally selected as a candidate for the chief of the General Staff.
A few days later, Yu called Chi and said, "The superiors have now decided to appoint you to the post of chief of the general staff, which was nominated by Deng Gong and approved by all the leaders." ”
Chi was surprised and said, "Chief of the General Staff?" ”
He sincerely said to Yu: "I am very grateful to the superior leaders for their trust in me, but I am poor in knowledge, whether it is experience or experience, I am not good, I am afraid that I do not have the ability to take this position, and I hope that the organization can reconsider the candidate." ”
Because I know what abilities are needed for this position and the pressure to bear, this burden is really heavy, and I am afraid that I will not do it well.
It has delayed the important affairs of the country and our Party.
Knowing his concerns, the founding father Zhang Aiping found him and sincerely told him: "Xiao Chi, if we have no pressure in our lives, then where is the motivation?" Choosing to let you take up this position also fully reflects the trust of the country in you, and you boldly move forward! ”
After listening to the old soldier's statement, Chi still did not make up his mind.
Not long after, Chi's old commander came to his home with a crutch, violently collided the crutch with the ground, and said, "Xiao Chi, what have you done?" ”
The old commander said: "You must not refuse any more, this is to participate in the revolution and revolutionize for the country!" ”
After listening late, this is the only way to shake god and revolutionize for the country, how can I back down?
Then he stood up and answered loudly: "Commander, you can rest assured, I will take office!" ”
In November 1987, Chi formally assumed the post of Chief of the General Staff.