2023-09-18 16:14·I am the unknown Li Tianyou: The unknown hero Li Tianyou, an outstanding military leader during the Chinese Liberation War and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, is known as the "chief fierce general of the four fields". However, with the establishment of the new state, his reputation gradually eclipsed, and his outstanding achievements seem to be gradually buried compared to some of his contemporaries. This article will delve into Li Tianyou's life and the dramatic changes in his military career and later life.
Shino 101: Brilliant performance in the early years
Li Tianyou was born in Lingui, Guangxi, entered the military career as early as 15 years old, participated in the Baise Uprising at the age of 16, and became the commander of the special agent company at the age of 17, known as the "Little Tiger Company Commander". As a Guangxi soldier, Li Tianyou was known for his courage and fierceness, and was regarded as a typical Guangxi soldier, who was not afraid of death when fighting.
Accumulation of honors
In 1930, Li Tianyou led the commandos to climb the ladder and personally fought hand-to-hand in the rain of bullets, winning the praise of Army Commander Li Mingrui and Chief of Staff Zhang Yunyi. In 1931, he participated in the Ganzhou Campaign, where he performed well, but was also seriously wounded. After recovering from his injuries, he participated in many anti-"encirclement and suppression" operations, won the Red Star Medal many times, and was honored as the "gold medal of avoiding death" of the Red Army. In the Battle of Gao Hu Brain and the Battle of Xiangjiang, he showed tenacious leadership and determination, and won the admiration of his comrades.
After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Li Tianyou became the commander of the 686th Regiment of the 343rd Brigade of the 115th Division. He participated in the Pingxingguan Dajie and Guangyang campaigns, especially in the Battle of Guangyang, where he led his troops to annihilate more than 1,000 Japanese troops, and his battle achievements were comparable to Pingxingguan Dajie. Li Tianyou won prestige on the battlefield with his combat style that was not afraid of sacrifice and his outstanding command skills.
Old injuries recur and farewell to the battlefield
However, when Li Tianyou was preparing to continue fighting, the old injuries accumulated over the years recurred. In 1938, he returned to Yan'an for treatment due to illness, and at the end of the year he went to the Soviet Union for further treatment, and since then, Li Tianyou has been away from the battlefield for a full 7 years. During this time, he held several important positions in Northeast China, including chief of staff of the Northern Manchurian Military Region, commander of the Songjiang Military Region, and commander of the Harbin Garrison.
However, Li Tianyou's military career did not end there. In May 1947, he was transferred to work in the northeast as commander of the first column of the Northeast Democratic Alliance Army, an opportunity that led him to the battlefield again. In a series of battles such as the Summer Campaign, the Battle of Siping, the Decisive Battle of Liaoxi, and the Battle of Tianjin, Li Tianyou and his column showed extraordinary combat ability and won the reputation of "Big Brother".
The lonely years after the founding of the People's Republic of China
However, just when people expected Li Tianyou to continue to contribute more to the cause of the country, his military career developed in a different direction. After the founding of New China, he worked in the local government for a long time, successively serving as deputy commander and commander of the Guangxi Military Region, secretary of the Guangxi Provincial Party Committee, and acting commander of the Guangzhou Military Region. During this period, he seems to have faded from public view, and his reputation was not as brilliant as before.
After working in the local government for many years, Li Tianyou joined the General Staff in 1962 as deputy chief of the General Staff and joined the Central Military Commission Office in 1969. However, what is suffocating is that just a year later, he died of illness at the age of 56. Li Tianyou's early death is regrettable, but there are also people who comfort his family with "blessings and misfortunes", because his life has been dedicated to the country and the people, leaving immortal battle exploits and memories.
epilogue
Li Tianyou's life is a legend in Chinese military history, and his battle exploits and courage have left a deep mark on the battlefield. Although he lived an unsung life in the years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, his tenacity, fearlessness and loyalty will forever inspire future generations.
Li Tianyou's story also reflects one of the many heroes of the Chinese military who did not hesitate to throw themselves into the arms of the country and defend the dignity and territory of the motherland in that war-torn era. Their heroic deeds and selfless dedication have won the respect and reverence of the country and the people.