【Guardian of the People-Xu Shiyou】
During the Cultural Revolution, society was in turmoil, and the rebels arrested many cadres who were in danger of their lives. In order to protect these persecuted cadres, the higher authorities decided to take them to Beijing and live in the West Beijing Hotel, where the Beijing Garrison provided guards. In this group, there is a warrior figure, he is Xu Shiyou.
Xu Shiyou's situation was not optimistic, and Fu Chongbi recalled that hundreds of rebels came from Nanjing to the Jingxi Hotel to arrest Xu Shiyou. Although the guards of the garrison in the West Beijing Hotel kept them out, they did not intend to leave, and they were supported by some rebels in Beijing, and the situation became more and more serious. In order to strengthen the defense, Fu Chongbi adjusted and strengthened the security force of the Jingxi Hotel.
As a general, Xu Shiyou has experienced many wars and seen all kinds of storms. During the Agrarian Revolution, he led death squads with large knives in his hand many times, and he was trained from the fires of war. Faced with the current situation, he organized other generals such as Zhang Zhen, Pi Dingjun, Zhang Xiqin and others to use the items of the hotel to make defensive weapons. Concentrate all the boiling kettles on the seventh floor to make a "mine bomb", and at the same time close the elevator, and if someone rushes in, use the boiling water to flush down.
Xu Shiyou was always equipped with guns and brought two guards to prepare for defense with Zhang Zhen and others. He telephoned the premier, Mr. Lin, Ye Shuai, Xu Shuai and others: "If someone wants to arrest me Xu Shiyou today, I am not afraid of bullets and bullets on the battlefield, and I am even less afraid today. His words were filled with pride and conviction.
Regarding Xu Shiyou's words and deeds, the premier instructed Fu Chongbi and Xu Shuai to go to the West Beijing Hotel to communicate with Xu Shiyou. At the same time, the Cultural Revolution Group also did the work of these rebels.
When Xu Shiyou saw the old chief Xu Shuai, he expressed his feelings excitedly: "I was born and died for the revolution, what mistakes can be corrected, why arrest people, why insult me." "Under the instructions of the prime minister, the two sides carried out communication and work, the besiegers withdrew from the Jingxi Hotel, and Xu Shiyou was also safely protected. After that, he returned to Nanjing to continue working.
Xu Shiyou was the guardian of the people, protecting persecuted cadres in turbulent times, showing a fearless spirit and strong determination. With his actions, he interpreted a true warrior, standing firm in his faith and defending justice. This spirit is something that each of us deserves to learn from and respect.
