Chairman Mao continued to inquire, asking Chen Geng why he thought he was overkill. Chen Geng went on to explain that the situation in the whole country is becoming more and more favorable to us and more favorable to us. However, he believed that returning the fourth column to northern Shaanxi was not an active attack, but a strategy of passive defense.
Chairman Mao suddenly became furious, took the case, and bluntly stated that Chen Geng was not transferred to protect him, but only to mobilize troops nearby. Even he uttered a very harsh word:
"You lately, I can't even move! I know you once saved Chiang Kai-shek's life. Do you want to give me Mao Zedong and the Party Central Committee to Chiang Kai-shek this time? This is simply ridiculous! ”
In the face of Chairman Mao's anger, Chen Geng felt frightened and did not dare to say more, only saying that he would resolutely implement the decision of the Central Committee. However, before he finished speaking, Mao Zedong couldn't help laughing when he saw Chen Geng's expression: "Chen Geng, Chen Geng, you said that others are afraid of death, I just made a joke, you are scared half to death!" ”
At this time, Zhou Enlai and others also realized that Chairman Mao was just joking, and they also laughed.
Mao Zedong held a cigarette, poked Chen Geng's nose and said: "What are you afraid of! I'm just kidding with you - you and the Central think in unison! Zhou Enlai then told Chen Geng that the central government had changed its plans.
Chen Geng received two gifts, and Zhang Yunyi was confused
Chen Geng and Zhang Yunyi were both founding generals, and their acquaintance dates back to 1928.
In August 1928, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to send Zhang Yunyi to Guangxi to organize the Baise Uprising. However, as he was about to leave, four policemen suddenly broke in, went straight into his residence, roughly ripped off his robe and horse coat, and playfully put a wig on him.
Mr. Zhang angrily asked them what they were doing, while the police laughed and replied that he was now accused of being a drug dealer.
Zhang Yunyi
Zhang Yunyi eagerly asked them to let go of themselves, but the police sneered and ordered people to open Zhang Yunyi's suitcase. Zhang Yunyi saw that the box was filled with more than a dozen bags of white powder, and he immediately panicked, obviously these policemen wanted to frame him.
The police then took Zhang Yunyi out of the apartment. As soon as they walked out the door, another group of people blocked their way, and the police leader proudly declared that it was a drug trafficking case. The group began arguing for an inspection, and Zhang took the opportunity to say that he was not a drug dealer.
However, unexpectedly, the police leader suddenly slapped him, then widened his eyes and said sternly to those who were going to be examined: "Go and carry out your mission, don't watch the excitement!" Be careful not to let the fox run. ”
Seeing this, these people had to stand back in their places and continue to wait for the rabbit. The police escorted Zhang Yunyi into the car and turned over a stack of documents. Zhang Yunyi couldn't help shouting loudly and tried to pounce, but was tied up behind his back. At this moment, he felt hopeless and seemed to have lost all hope.
The police leader locked his gaze on Zhang Yunyi, and said with a proud smile: "Haha, I originally just wanted to make a small fortune, but I didn't expect to catch the leader of the Communist Party, or the famous Zhang Yunyi." Brothers, we've really made a fortune this time. ”
Soon, after the car arrived at its destination, Zhang Yunyi was tied up and escorted out of the car. The police leader reported to his superiors that the prisoners had arrived. "What's going on? Why are your hands still tied? When Zhang Yunyi heard this voice, he felt very familiar, and when he raised his head, it was Zhou Enlai.
Zhou Enlai immediately stepped forward and said, "Comrade Yunyi, you have been wronged. Then he turned to the police leader Chen Geng and reproached: "Chen Geng, when did you still make such a joke!" Chen Geng laughed and explained, "My performance is really realistic enough!" ”
In fact, if it weren't for Chen Geng acting this scene, Zhang Yunyi would probably have been really captured, so he should also express his gratitude to Chen Geng.
Among the top ten generals, Zhang Yunyi's qualifications are the oldest, so he is highly respected. Despite this, Chen Geng and Zhang Yunyi also have a good relationship, and they often joke and ridicule each other.
On one occasion, Chen Geng led his troops through Guangxi to liberate Yunnan. At that time, Zhang Yunyi served as the commander of the Guangxi Military Region. Knowing that Chen Geng was coming, Zhang Yunyi told him to invite him to dinner. However, Chen Geng arrived at the headquarters an hour early. As soon as he arrived, Chen Geng took the staff officers directly to the kitchen and ate all the prepared meals.
During the meal, Chen Geng said jokingly: "Elder Zhang, just entertain us with these dishes, it's too unusual." Zhang Yunyi felt anxious after hearing this, and immediately argued: "There is more." He hurriedly asked people to go to the kitchen to inquire about the situation, only to learn that Chen Geng and the staff officers had already eaten all the good dishes. However, when Zhang Yunyi questioned Chen Geng, Chen Geng was unwilling to admit it, and continued to ask Zhang Yunyi to invite him to dinner.
Zhang Yunyi felt embarrassed, and after some thought, asked Chen Geng: "I captured Li Zongren's two American Buicks, do you want to give you one?" Chen Geng gladly accepted the invitation. So, Zhang Yunyi put the two latest sky blue cars in the United States in 1949 in front of Chen Geng and asked him to choose.
Chen Geng stepped forward to open the hood and trunk for inspection, and when he saw a knife in the trunk, he closed the trunk and directly said that he wanted to choose this car.
After the car drove back, Chen Geng called Zhang Yunyi, thanked him for the two things he gave him, and said that he did not need to eat anymore.
Zhang Yunyi was confused: "Why?" I only give you one car, where are the two things? ”
Chen Geng explained at this time: "Li Zongren's command knife is in the car. Zhang Yunyi then realized that he was teased by Chen Geng. Chen Geng said proudly: "Since you sent it out, don't want to come back." Later, the knife was placed on display in a military museum.
Chen Geng has a lively personality, likes to joke, and can get along easily with everyone, so he is very popular. His humor and unique approach often made people angry and funny, so he was very popular in the party and was regarded as a pistachio.