In 1970, a scene at a conference became a small episode in history, but it also reflected some of the delicate struggles on the Chinese political scene at that time. This year, Jiang Qing changed the name of a founding major general Tian Weixin, but under Tian Weixin's ingenious response, he avoided a frontal conflict.
Tian Weixin, born in Dong'a County, Shandong, was influenced by his parents since childhood and devoted himself to the revolutionary cause early. During the Anti-Japanese War, he actively participated in the struggle of the Shanxi Youth Resistance to the Third Column, showing excellent political consciousness and military ability. In the later stages of the Liberation War, he became the director of the Political Department of the 32nd Division of the Eleventh Army of the Second Field Army, contributing his strength to the cause of the Chinese revolution.
In 1960, Tian Weixin was transferred to Beijing and served as deputy director of the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army. In this position, he not only assisted General Li Desheng in charge of the work of the General Political Department, but also played an important role in the organizational leadership. His strong will and outstanding ability earned him the respect of his colleagues, and he gradually became the "number one" in the General Political Department, and in 1964 he was promoted to the rank of major general.
In 1970, Jiang Qing wanted to show his authority at a meeting and proposed a provocation against Tian Weixin. She asked Tian Weixin's name and place of birth at the meeting, in an attempt to dominate in this way. However, Tian Weixin wittily responded with a relaxed attitude, defusing Jiang Qing's provocation with his persistence and self-confidence, showing the demeanor of a revolutionary.
Tian Weixin's wit and composure did not stop there. Jiang Qing asked Tian Weixin to change his name to "Tian Weihua" at another meeting, trying to express his political views in the name. However, Tian Weixin once again responded in a calm and firm tone, expressing the meaning of his name and deep affection for his hometown.
Spurred on by Jiang Qing's untimely rhetoric, Tian Weixin's response avoided frontal conflict and showed his pride in his name and respect for his hometown's traditions. His perseverance and calmness have earned him the respect and praise of his colleagues.
However, Tian Weixin is not a person who only knows how to deal with it skillfully. His mind and vision are more far-reaching. His enthusiasm for the revolutionary cause was undiminished, and he not only performed brilliantly during the revolutionary war, but also actively participated in the struggle in his work and made a positive contribution to the realization of socialist construction. After his retirement, he still cared about state affairs and actively participated in the modernization of the armed forces and the compilation and review work.
In 2002, General Tian Weixin passed away, ending his rich and legendary life. His words and deeds demonstrate the tenacity, wisdom and responsibility of a revolutionary. His story tells us that in the changing historical background, only by adhering to the truth and maintaining firm faith can we overcome various challenges and write our own legend.
Tian Weixin's life is a microcosm of the history of the Chinese revolution and a model for every revolutionary. His wit and calmness, his courage and wisdom, all influenced and inspired the people of that era to varying degrees, and also set a respectable example for us today. He was not only a revolutionary hero, but also a model of upholding truth and upholding dignity, and his spirit was forever engraved in the long history of the Chinese nation and inspired us to move towards a better future.