The vicissitudes of history converged, the strange waves of the last century, and in that turbulent era, there was a heroic figure who could sing and cry. It is precisely because of their selfless dedication and great righteousness that they finally wrote the heroic poems of today. Their will deserves our praise, and their stories are still being sung.
Chi Haotian was born in July 1929 in Zhaoyuan, Shandong Province. Growing up in the era of war and chaos, the life of a low-level peasant allowed him to learn a lot. He began his career in June 1944 and in the following year chose to enlist in the army. He is a high-caliber student who graduated from the Synthetic Department of the Plaster Military Academy. In October 1946, he resolutely joined our party and became an honorable party member.
Chi Lao is 91 years old this year, but his body bones are still very strong. He has participated in nearly a hundred battles, large and small, and has won many battles, leaving a great reputation at that time. Among them, the battle that made him most famous in the first battle must have been heard by everyone. In May 1949, on the eve of the imminent liberation of Shanghai, Chi Laozheng was serving as an instructor for the 7th Company of the 235th Regiment of the 27th Army of the 9th Corps of Sanye, and he came to the enemy's location with only two soldiers. Without firing a single shot, nearly a thousand enemies were captured, causing a very big stir at the time.
The commander at that time was General Nie Fengzhi, and when he learned about this matter, he was quite happy and greatly praised him. And also said to Sun Tongsheng, who was accompanying him: "This is the hero of the tiger!" You bring him in, and I'd like to see what kind of three-headed, six-armed figure he is."
Later, after seeing General Nie Later, Nie Lao laughed and said happily, "You will be called Chi Bold in the future!" ”
Chi Lao's meritorious military achievements and lifelong military achievements have made great contributions to the prosperity and stability of our country. It was also the result of his efforts that when he was awarded the rank in 1988, he was awarded the rank of general, which was truly deserved.
The year before, he had also been appointed Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army.
At that time, it was the limelight of the rejuvenation of cadres, and chi lao's outstanding performance was outstanding, and he had a high prestige at that time. So after some discussion, his superiors decided to let him take up the position.
In 1978, Yu Qiuli presided over the meeting and spoke on it to solicit everyone's opinions. And at that time, Chi was also at the meeting. General Yu lao's activities were in an atmosphere, and then he said: "We are also old, and you young people talk more and express your opinions." ”
According to the proposal requirements at that time, General Chi also expressed his own views, and also said the people he recommended in his heart regarding the candidates for the position.
After the final election, everyone unanimously agreed to take on this big responsibility. Without any psychological preparation, Chi Lao was stunned at first, and then immediately shook his head, saying that he was inexperienced and embarrassed by his heavy responsibility.
Later, Zhang Aiping learned about this matter, came to see him, and talked to him in detail about this matter. Although Zhang Lao's words gave him a lot of motivation, he still did not make a choice at that time.
At this moment, after Nie Lao learned of this matter, he came to his house on crutches and shouted, "Xiao Chi, why aren't you bold?" After Nie Lao's remarks and the encouragement of the old chief, he finally took office.
In November 1987, Chi Lao was appointed Chief of the General Staff.