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Preface
In the history of the Chinese Revolution, the friendship between Ye Jianying, the founding marshal, and Su Yu, the first of the ten founding generals, is a little-known story. Born in 1897, Ye Jianying was an important figure in the early days of the revolution, a behind-the-scenes hero of the Nanchang Uprising, and a former deputy director of the Whampoa Military Academy. Born in 1907, Su Yu was a late member of the revolution, but he showed great military prowess in many periods. The age difference between the two is ten years, but this gap has not hindered their deep friendship. Ye Jianying's important position in the Military Commission and Su Yu's contribution to the Academy of Military Sciences both show their important position. A question remains open: how did this friendship survive in the turbulent revolutionary years?
Su Yu, an outstanding military leader in Chinese history, returned to China after receiving medical treatment abroad and did not hesitate to immerse himself in the vast field of military research and education. He not only practiced his spiritual legacy with his own actions, but also left many valuable military theoretical achievements for China, and at the same time cultivated generation after generation of outstanding military professionals. Unfortunately, the great man passed away in 1984 at the age of 77. Ten years after his death, the groundless accusations against him have finally been clarified, and the light of truth has washed away the slander against him. Even under the plague of illness, Su Yu still stuck to the forefront of the revolution and unremittingly contributed his strength to the prosperity and development of the party and the country.
In 1984, the respected general died of illness at the age of 77. Admirably, after General Su Yu's body was cremated, three pieces of wartime shrapnel were removed from his skull. These three pieces of shrapnel are not only a testimony of his military career, but also a symbol of his great sacrifices and contributions to the party and the country. Today, one of the pieces of shrapnel is treasured in the history museum of the Academy of Military Sciences, and has become an important object for people to remember and commemorate. During his lifetime, General Su Yu, with his outstanding military wisdom and firm revolutionary conviction, continued to inspire generations after generations and became an immortal chapter in China's military history.
In the course of China's great revolution and founding of the country, countless heroic revolutionaries fought and made great sacrifices for the prosperity of the country. They are not only witnesses to history, but also the makers of history. Among these outstanding figures, Su Yu is a bright star, and no matter how the times change, his contribution always shines on the way forward for the country. With his outstanding military wisdom and courageous fighting spirit, he won the respect of New China in international military competition. His life is a vivid illustration of his endless love and dedication to his country.
Su Yu's military career has always been closely linked to the fate of the country. During the long years of war, he battled many battles and showed extraordinary military talent. He not only fought bravely on the battlefield, but also devoted himself to the study and practice of military strategy in peacetime, and made unremitting efforts for national security and military modernization. His deeds are not only a contribution to the military field, but also a promotion of the overall development of the country.
Su Yu's later years are equally admirable. Despite his advanced age, he fought tirelessly for the cause of his country. His body was afflicted by the fatigue of the long war, but this did not diminish his patriotic fervor. He has always stuck to his job and contributed his wisdom and strength to the prosperity and progress of the country. His life was filled with deep affection and relentless pursuit of his country.
Su Yu's story is not only a historical record, but also a spiritual inheritance. The trajectory of his life reflects a spirit of perseverance and selfless dedication. He laid a solid foundation for the future of the country and set an example for future generations. His name will always be remembered in the long history of China.
Su Yu was born in 1907 in a simple family in Huaihua City, Hunan Province. At that time, with the gradual rise of emancipation of the mind, education began to be established in various places to enlighten the people. Driven by this trend, Su Yu's uncle also founded a school. His parents decided to send him to his uncle's school for a more standardized education. Su Yu's school career at his uncle's school was short-lived, and only a year later, due to the relocation of his family, he entered a larger county higher elementary school in the county seat in 1917 to continue his education. These experiences laid a solid foundation for Su Yu's future growth.
Su Yu's life was filled with war and blood, and his love for the motherland was deep and fiery. In the history of China's revolution, Su Yu's name shines brightly. He demonstrated extraordinary military talent and courage in many important battles. From the Soviet-Chinese Campaign to the Huaihai Campaign, his figure was like a bright light in the long river of history, illuminating the road of the Chinese revolution.
During his military career, Su Yu not only performed well on the battlefield, but also showed outstanding intelligence in strategic planning and command and dispatch. His achievements are not only a symbol of personal honor, but also an important part of the history of the Chinese revolution. On every battlefield, Su Yu won the reverence of his soldiers and the awe of his opponents with his cool head, precise judgment and bold decision-making. His story is not only a record of history, but also a force to inspire future generations.
In the early 20th century in Huaihua, Hunan Province, a modest family welcomed their son, Su Yu, who was destined to leave a deep mark on Chinese history. At that time, China was in a period of turmoil and change, and the idea of emancipation was blowing like a spring breeze all over the country. In this atmosphere, people from all walks of life, especially some private capitalists, have flocked to the field of education and invested in the establishment of schools in order to enlighten the people and spread new ideas. Su Yu's uncle was also such a man of insight, who founded a school in the hope of contributing to the future of the country through education.
Su Yu's childhood began in this context. Initially, he received a basic education at a private school in the village, which laid a solid foundation for his later scholarship and thinking. Subsequently, his parents decided to send him to his uncle's school for a more systematic and comprehensive education. There, he not only learned Xi traditional classics, but was also exposed to new educational concepts and knowledge. But this school Xi experience did not last long, and in just one year, Su Yu moved to the county with his family and entered a higher local school, the county higher primary school.
In 1917, as a teenager with dreams and curiosity, Su Yu continued his education in a new environment. These years of study and Xi experience have invisibly sharpened his will and cultivated his deep affection for the country and the people. Su Yu's life was bred in such soil. He was not only a strategist and military leader, but also a man full of enthusiasm and boundless loyalty to the motherland.
Su Yu's military career is legendary. In the Soviet-Chinese Campaign, the Kaifeng Campaign, the Jinan Campaign, and the Huaihai Campaign, he demonstrated extraordinary military talent and indomitable fighting spirit. These battles were not only important events in Chinese history, but also the embodiment of Su Yu's heroic nature. Every battle is a demonstration of his wisdom and courage, and his achievements seem to have carved an indelible mark in the long river of history, becoming the object of admiration for future generations. Su Yu's life is not only a struggle against foreign enemies, but also a perseverance and inheritance of inner beliefs, and his story will always inspire every generation of Chinese.
During the years of arduous revolutionary warfare, General Su Yu endured numerous hardships, during which he was seriously wounded six times in a thrilling manner, and his injuries were all over his body: he suffered severe blows to his head, arms, hips, and ankles. The head injury, in particular, had a long-lasting and far-reaching impact on his health. Under the conditions at that time, due to the lack of medical resources, the limited level of medical technology, and the harsh battlefield environment, Su Yu's injuries were not completely treated. In particular, he suffered a head injury, which caused him to suffer from headaches for a long time due to the shrapnel not being completely removed.
Over time, this pain intensified, affecting his daily life and work. In 1959, after being criticized at the Lushan Conference, he was transferred to work at the Academy of Military Sciences. Continuous exertion and long-term health problems eventually led to the deterioration of his condition. On January 30, 1960, he had to be admitted to a hospital in Beijing for treatment due to a recurrence of heart disease and high blood pressure. There, the doctor examined him and found that his blood pressure was as high as 180/120, which is extremely dangerous for a heart patient and requires immediate treatment.
Considering Su Yu's health condition, the hospital advised him to undergo a long-term recuperation and try to avoid overwork. General Ye Jianying was very concerned about Su Yu's health, and after learning of the hospital's report, he immediately reported Su Yu's condition to the Central Military Commission on February 2, and stressed that he needed a long period of rest and treatment. Marshal Peng Dehuai, who was in charge of the daily work of the Central Military Commission at that time, also attached great importance to this matter. On 3 February, the day after Ye Jianying's report was submitted, Peng Dehuai, on behalf of the Central Military Commission, quickly issued instructions and agreed to Comrade Su Yu's recuperation.
This history shows the great sacrifices and sufferings endured by the revolutionary leaders in the course of the war and revolution, but also reflects the deep friendship and mutual concern between them. General Su Yu's experience is not only a testimony to his personal heroic struggle, but also a microcosm of all the people who participated in the struggle in that era.