Early one morning in 1993, General Xue Yue, a genius military commander who had commanded a million-strong army, walked slowly into the courtroom on crutches. With a determined and sad glint in his eyes, the 98-year-old veteran faces the most unusual challenge of his life: a legal battle with a bank.
The story goes back a few decades, and Xue Yue, whose name is Boling, is a legendary military leader. In the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he buried 110,000 Japanese invaders with his original "Heavenly Furnace Tactics", and made great contributions to the country's independence and freedom. However, the wheels of history are rolling forward, the smoke of war has long since dissipated, and General Xue's life has gradually become difficult.
The misfortune of Xue Yue's later years began with his firm political stance. He had a strong personality and insisted on supporting the great cause of the motherland's reunification, which made him offend Lee Teng-hui, the leader of the Taiwan region at the time. Lee Teng-hui cut off General Xue's financial resources, making life a difficult life for the former hero.
Worse still, Lee Teng-hui also instigated the Bank of Taipei to exert pressure on General Xue and collect high rents. Faced with such injustice, General Xue refused to give in, and he decided not to pay these unreasonable fees. However, the bank ruthlessly took him to court.
In that early morning, in the courtroom, although General Xue's straight figure had been bent by the years, his spirit was still high. He recalls the years of war, the fierce battles, the hard struggles, and the sacrifices he and his soldiers made for their country.
"I'm just a veteran," Xue Yue said slowly in the courtroom, "I gave everything for the country, and now I'm being sued in court." I don't know the law, but I know what justice is. ”
The people in the courtroom were deeply moved by General Xue's words. They see not just an old man who is accused of rent problems, but a hero who has given everything for the country, a veteran who has suffered injustice in his old age but still insists on justice.
With the sound of the court's decision, an extraordinary lawsuit came to an end. General Xue Yue, an aging warrior, won the case against a very different group of "opponents" – the bank's lawyers and the indifferent legal texts. At this moment, there was not only relief in his eyes, but also a deep firmness.
As the news spread, public opinion was quickly ignited. The story of the veteran general was covered by the media, and public attention poured in. In the headlines of newspapers, television news, and even the gossip of passers-by, one can hear admiration for General Xue Yue and sympathy for what happened to him in his later years.
On the streets of Taipei, a group of young people sat around a newsstand, flipping through a newspaper about General Xue. One of the young men said: "I never thought that the old general, whose name is only in the history textbooks, would have such a story. ”
The boss wiped his glasses and said with emotion: "General Xue was our hero, and he made great sacrifices for the country. Now, we finally see the story behind him. ”
This concern and sympathy in society has also repercussions in the ears of the government. Some politicians began to speak out in support of concerns about the plight of General Xue in his later years and called on society to show more respect and understanding to historical heroes.
General Xue Yue himself didn't seem to care too much about all this. In an interview, he modestly said, "I just did what a soldier should do." I only hope that our country will be peaceful and our people will be happy. ”
As General Xue's lawsuit has sparked growing social concern, it is not only about his personal concern, but also a profound reflection on the plight of all seniors and veterans. The actions of the community volunteers are like a warm current, gradually melting the indifference of society and awakening people's memories and responsibilities for these forgotten heroes.
Against this background, General Xue Yue walked into the courtroom again, facing the solemn judgment seat, his mood was extremely complicated. At that moment, his heart was filled with countless emotions: nostalgia for the past, dissatisfaction with the current predicament, and anticipation for the future.
Suddenly, General Xue Yue couldn't help but bang the ground, and his voice echoed in the courtroom: "Lao Tzu once wiped out 100,000 Japanese criminals!" This sentence is not only a catharsis of his personal honor, but also an endorsement of all the veterans who have dedicated themselves to the country. His words, like a bombshell, caused a strong shock in the courtroom.
The courtroom fell silent for a moment. The judge and everyone present were shocked by General Xue's emotions. They not only saw an old man who came due to a rent dispute, but also saw a veteran who had gone through vicissitudes and made great sacrifices for the country.
In the end, the court made a ruling, and General Xue Yue received the economic treatment he deserved. This is not only a personal compensation for him, but also a kind of respect and respect for all the veterans who have done for the country.
The result of this lawsuit was like a warm sunshine that illuminated General Xue Yue's life in his later years. His story inspires more people to care for and help veterans who have gone through war and contributed to their country. In the days that followed, General Xue Yue was known and respected by more and more people. His life became more stable and dignified until his death at the age of 103.
The story of General Xue Yue is like a legend, and his experience and contributions have become the memory of the times, inspiring generation after generation. And his words in court have become an eternal echo, constantly stirring in the long river of history.
(Source: Records & Transmission)