It took thousands of sails for China to have the peaceful and tranquil social environment it has now, and these achievements were not pieced together overnight, but were made on the solid foundation laid by the older generation. In the difficult years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, countless heroes disregarded their own lives and always rushed to the forefront of defending the people, making important contributions to the independence and liberation of the Chinese people. When the founding of New China was founded, those who made outstanding contributions to the country were commended and solemnly honored.
According to statistics, from 1955 to 1965, the generals who were awarded or promoted to the rank of marshal included 10 marshals, 10 generals, 57 generals, 177 lieutenant generals and 1360 major generals. As of December 27, 2020, only 6 founding generals are still alive, and all of them have passed away at the rank of lieutenant general and above. The founding generals who are still alive today are Zhang Lixiong, Tu Tongjin, Wen Zhen, Wang Fuzhi, Yang Yongsong and Zou Yan, all of whom played an important role in China's most difficult period.
Born on November 21, 1913 in Shanghang, Fujian Province, Zhang Lixiong joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army in 1932 and then followed the combat troops around the country to propagate the revolution. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Zhang Lixiong repeatedly led his army to fierce confrontation with the Japanese army and defended the mountains and rivers of the motherland. During the Liberation War, Zhang Lixiong participated in the Central Plains Breakthrough and the Battle of Huaihai, and made outstanding contributions to the establishment of New China, and he is now 108 years old. Tu Tongjin joined the army as a doctor and saved lives and wounded many times on the battlefield. After the founding of New China, Tu Tong continued to devote himself to the development of Chinese medicine, injecting new impetus into it.
Wen Jie participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and because he had rich command and combat capabilities, he was often able to lead his soldiers to break through the enemy's heavy encirclement and hold their positions. During the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Wen Jie showed superior command ability on the battlefield, and even the US troops on the opposite side were shocked by the volunteer offensive led by Wen Jie, claiming that they had never experienced such a sharp battle. Wang Fuzhi has received advanced educational ideas since he was a child, and is determined to contribute to China's development. When the country was in a critical situation, Wang Fuzhi immediately joined the revolutionary road of saving the country and saving the people, repeatedly exerted his command superiority on the battlefield, and won the war, and now he is 98 years old.
Yang Yongsong was born into a poor family, and even though his family was already struggling, his mother insisted on sending him to study. During the agrarian revolution, Yang Yongsong joined the Boy Scout Regiment and subsequently joined the Long March as a member of the Red Army. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, Yang Yongsong was actively active on the battlefield and made indelible contributions to China. Zou Yan joined the Red Army at the age of 15, and after the completion of the Long March, Zou Yan participated in many important tasks and made important contributions in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
They have made important contributions to the establishment and development of new China, and if it were not for their bloody battles on the battlefield, we would not have had a good life today. Our ancestors have put so much effort into us that their spirit will never be forgotten. Even if they have gradually aged, they are still the heroes of the times, and their deeds will be immortalized.