In 1993, in the Taiwan court, the 97-year-old General Xue Yue wept bitterly. At that time, all the judges in the court were condemning Xue Yue for not paying the rent, and Xue Yue immediately burst into tears: I have been fighting horses all my life, and I have wiped out 100,000 Japanese soldiers, is it not worth this rent?
In Taiwan in 1993, an unusual court trial was underway. At the center of the trial was an old man who was nearly 100 years old - General Xue Yue.
This legendary general, who was a hero in the War of Resistance Against Japan, won the reputation of "God of War" for his outstanding military talent and courage. However, at this time, he was sued in court for failing to pay the rent.
At the scene of the trial, the judge stated Xue Yue's accusations one by one, with undoubted severity in his voice. In the face of these accusations, Xue Yue's heart swelled with unspeakable grief and indignation.
In his opinion, the sacrifices and contributions he has made for the country seem to have become meaningless at this moment.
Emotionally, Xue Yue stood up, his voice choked but firmly said to the judge present: "I have been fighting horses all my life, and I have wiped out 100,000 Japanese soldiers, is it not worth this rent?"
This sentence is full of endless grievances and incomprehension. Everyone present was moved, and the judges couldn't help but fall silent.
Xue Yue's words are not only a helpless protest against what happened to him in his later years, but also a review of past history.
His mind drifted back to that era of gunsmoke - the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. At that time, he was a general who had experienced a hundred battles, leading his troops to perform miraculous feats in the Battle of Songhu, Xuzhou, Wuhan, and Changsha.
Especially in the Battle of Changsha, in the face of Chiang Kai-shek's three orders to withdraw troops, Xue Yue resolutely refused.
He firmly believed that if Changsha was lost again, he and Chiang Kai-shek would become sinners of the nation. In the face of his tough attitude, even if Chiang Kai-shek was angry, he had to give up the idea of withdrawing troops.
During the war, Xue Yue also faced great personal grief. When he learned the news that his father was critically ill, he did not choose to go home, but knelt on the battlefield and kowtowed to express his thoughts and guilt for his father. This scene shows his responsibility and sacrifice as a soldier.
Xue Yue won a brilliant victory in the Battle of Changsha, annihilating 100,000 Japanese troops and winning people's respect and praise. However, who would have thought that such a hero, in his later years, would be taken to court because of the issue of rent.
In the courtroom, Xue Yue tearfully mentioned his feats on the battlefield in those years, which deeply shocked everyone present.
In that heavy courtroom, Xue Yue's words echoed in the air, with the vicissitudes of time and deep helplessness.
He stood there, his hair full of gray hair, his eyes glistening with the embers of the flames of the past. Those present, including the judges, were shocked by the sudden weight of history.
A young judge couldn't help but speak, his voice trembling slightly: "General, we all remember your past achievements, but today we are here to discuss the issue of rent. ”
Xue Yue looked at the judge slowly, and there seemed to be a flame burning in his eyes: "Young man, do you know that every day I am on the battlefield is to defend our homeland and prevent the enemy from trampling on our land?"
Another judge interjected softly: "General, we understand your contribution, but everyone is equal before the law, and we must act according to the law." ”
Xue Yue shook his head, with a deep disappointment in his voice: "The law is set by people, can't it reflect a little human affection? I have saved so many people, but today I can't even keep an eave." ”
A middle-aged judge spoke at this time, trying to calm the atmosphere: "General, we all respect you. Let's find a solution, maybe there are other ways to solve this problem. ”
In that heavy courtroom, the words of the middle-aged judge seemed to bring a touch of relief to the trial.
However, General Xue Yue's situation was far more bleak and helpless than the atmosphere in the court. Since he arrived in Taiwan, he has never had real power, and he has only hung a fictitious position.
Not only did this position not bring him enough financial income, but even basic daily expenses became a problem.
Faced with such a predicament, Xue Yue had no choice but to rent an ordinary small bungalow. Most of his living expenses depend on the financial support of old friends.
However, with the changes of the times, especially after Lee Teng-hui came to power, this old friend also suffered a major change in his life, resulting in Xue Yue's rent not being renewed.
In the conversation with the landlord, Xue Yue felt humiliated like he had never felt before. The landlord coldly told him that if he didn't have the money, he should move out, and not use the glory of the past to gain sympathy.
Although Xue Yue's heart was full of anger, he also understood his situation, so he could only try to say good things, hoping to get leniency.
However, after several months, Xue Yue was still unable to pay the rent, and was ruthlessly sued by the landlord in court. The trial became the focus of media attention, and many reporters came to the scene in the hope of interviewing the former anti-Japanese hero.
Facing the judge's sharp questioning, Xue Yue felt unprecedented humiliation and sadness. He replied in a choked voice: "On the battlefield of resistance against Japan, I made great contributions to the country, but now I am insulted by the juniors, which makes me feel deeply chilled. ”
His words were full of powerlessness and sorrow, making everyone present feel his deep helplessness and pain.
The incident quickly made headlines, and the reaction of the public was extremely strong, and they all complained about General Xue Yue. Under public pressure, Lee Teng-hui had no choice but to resume financial support for Xue Yue's daily life.
However, Xue Yue's housing problem remains unresolved. Eventually, with the help of his friends, Xue Yue moved into a house of only 10 square meters.
In such an environment, in May 1998, General Xue Yue passed away in this humble house. The people sent wreaths one after another to express their condolences and respect for the old general, and wished him a good journey.
Xue Yue's story has become a symbol of an era, reflecting the complex and profound relationship between history and heroes.