Chen Geng said that he was almost senior as a general, and Li Jukui immediately did him a favor, making him cry and laugh
In 1955, the People's Liberation Army for the first time to implement the rank system, in this title, Chen Geng was rated as a major general rank, as soon as the list was announced, he seized the opportunity to find the great man after a meeting to chat a few words. Suddenly, his words turned sharply: "Great man, I don't understand this assessment of military ranks. "When Chen Kang evaluated his rank, he only got the rank of lieutenant general, and I felt that the rating was too low." Chen Geng has always been known for his cheerful and informal, often joking with leaders such as great men, and he also has no scruples about this time.
"Chen Kang, I know that he has fought many famous victories under your hands, and indeed he is a general who has always won, and what impressed me the most was the Shentouling Ambush Battle in 1938, which was indeed fought very beautifully!" In addition to the battle of Shentouling, he made great achievements in fighting the Sword Gate Pass in 1935, in the village of Qiqi in 1937, and in 1947 when he dragged down the 5th Corps of the Nationalist Army. With his seniority, ability and achievements, he was only rated as a lieutenant general, which is really low! "So what do you think to do?" The great man looked at Chen Geng and said with a smile.
Chen Geng said: "I myself have been rated as a general, and my rank is high; Chen Geng only evaluates a lieutenant general, which is low." You see how this is -- why don't we adjust to each other, now I have four stars on my epaulettes, I'd rather pick one star for Chen Kang! After the great man listened, he laughed and said, "Chen Geng Ah Chen Geng, you are willing to give up a general star, the style is quite high." But there is a saying that goes: Although the lamb is beautiful, it is difficult to reconcile. Ranking involves so many people and so many things, everyone will have their own ideas, and it is impossible to make everyone satisfied. Some say high, some say low, if everyone asks to re-evaluate, adjust a tone, this matter is only afraid of endless! ”
Chen Geng saw that the great man had spoken all about this part, and it was not easy to say anything, but he felt that Chen Kang was only rated as a lieutenant general. When Chen Kang heard that Chen Geng interceded for himself in front of the great man, he felt that he was satisfied with the evaluation of military ranks, felt great honor, and had no opinion.