In 1949, the People's Republic of China was officially proclaimed, and the land of China ushered in a new life. At this historic moment, the Republic gave birth to a group of outstanding generals, including 177 founding lieutenant generals, whose ranks and positions represent honor and power, and who will assume the responsibility of defending the country and the nation.
Among them, General Yang Xiushan is a member of this group, whose military career is full of legends, not only as a witness to the Chinese revolution, but also as a heroic participant and tenacious leader.
Yang Xiushan's early life was destined to be extraordinary. He was born into a poor family and lived in harsh conditions, however, all this did not stop him from pursuing his dreams. Under the influence of Chinese revolutionary ideas, the young Yang Xiushan decided to join the Communist Youth League and the Red Army and devote himself to the revolutionary cause.
In the Red Army, Yang Xiushan showed extraordinary courage and tenacity. He charged the front line many times, fearless of life and death, and was wounded many times but never gave up. In the battle of the Huxi River, he not only obtained a machine gun, but also captured enemy troops, showing excellent command and combat skills.
Yang Xiushan's injuries were quite serious at one time, but he miraculously recovered and returned to the battlefield. He demonstrated excellent propaganda and leadership skills, actively propagated the cause of the Red Army, and attracted more revolutionary fighters to join the battle.
When the Red Army moved to Hunan, Yang Xiushan actively participated and experienced a series of fierce battles. He not only commanded the troops, but also actively improved the equipment, and made outstanding contributions to the growth and strength of the Red Army.
Yang Xiushan's performance attracted the attention of many leaders, including General He Long. He continued to serve as a commissar at the front, actively commanded the troops to victory, established his prestige in the army.
With the transfer of the Red Army to northern Shaanxi, Yang Xiushan became the deputy political commissar of the Fourth Division and made outstanding contributions to the cause of the Chinese revolution. He stayed in the Jiangnan area, continued to carry out guerrilla warfare, and resolutely faced the "encirclement and suppression" of the Kuomintang.
Yang Xiushan was injured in battle many times, but he always insisted on fighting and led the troops to complete the mission. He demonstrated outstanding organizational and propaganda skills, attracting more and more fighters to the revolutionary cause.
In the Chinese Liberation War, Yang Xiushan commanded the troops to victory many times, and his heroic deeds were widely commended. His injuries did not stop his fighting spirit, and he continued to hold his ground and contribute his strength to the cause of the liberation of the country.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Yang Xiushan continued to hold important positions in the army, he served as the deputy commander of the 2nd Army, and went to the Military Academy for further study. After graduating, he went on to work in the military and dedicated his life to the cause of national defense.
General Yang Xiushan's life is full of legends, and his military experience not only witnessed the development of the Chinese revolution, but also was part of the glorious history of the Chinese army. His tenacity, heroism and selfless dedication will inspire generation after generation of Chinese to continue to move forward and defend and develop the motherland.
General Yang Xiushan's life is like a vivid red revolutionary epic, and his name and deeds will forever be engraved in the annals of the Chinese revolution, inspiring young people in the new era to inherit the red gene and move forward bravely.