The boy has tears and does not flick, but it is not time for the award. This is a sentence that Chairman Mao said when he was evaluating the title, full of wisdom and humor, which caused everyone to laugh. This sentence was quite ridiculous back then, but when you think about it, it also contains a profound truth. The first award of the title of New China is a solemn review of the past war years, and it is also an affirmation and reward for every revolutionary soldier who fought bloodily.
At that particular moment, everyone's hearts were filled with anticipation and anxiety. Some people have reached the rank of their dreams, and their joy is overflowing, however, there are also people who feel that their military rank has been lowered, and their hearts are full of loss and regret. Among them, Duan Suquan is one such example.
Duan Suquan, a heroic young man born in Chaling, Hunan, fell to the ground in the spring breeze in 1916. Hunan, a land full of revolutionary enthusiasm, has given birth to countless heroic sons and daughters. In the wave of the Great Revolution, the peasant movement in Hunan was in full swing, and Duan Suquan was one of the shining stars.
Duan Suquan, who was only ten years old, had infinite longing for the revolution in his eyes. He resolutely threw himself into the peasant movement and shouldered the burden of history on his immature shoulders. He ran in the fields, swaying the blood of youth, calling on the villagers to straighten their backs and fight for their own rights and interests.
At the age of fourteen, Duan Suquan not only honorably joined the Communist Party of China, but was also appointed secretary of the county party committee of the Communist Youth League. Shouldering the expectations of the organization, he devoted himself to the revolutionary cause day and night. His figure, like a bolt of lightning, pierced the dark night sky and led countless like-minded young people to move forward bravely.
In 1932, Duan Suquan resolutely joined the ranks of the Red Army. With his outstanding performance and brave spirit, he was quickly valued by his superiors. In the Eighth Army of the Red Army, he took the post of chief of the youth section and became an outstanding cadre who attracted much attention.
In October 1933, the situation of the Chinese revolution became extremely grim. Ren Bishi and He Long, the two leaders of the Red Army, decided to lead the Red Army's 26th Army to advance eastward.
Before leaving, they decided to form a special force, the Qiandong Independent Division, to cover the safe transfer of the main force, the Red 26th Army. The division commander of this unit was the heroic Wang Guangguang, and the political commissar at that time was the young Duan Suquan.
At that time, Duan Suquan was only 18 years old, but his wisdom and courage far surpassed those of his peers.
At that time, there were only more than 700 people in the Qiandong Independent Division who could participate in the battle, and there were more than 300 wounded. The weapon was less than one for two people, and the bullets were pitiful, each gun was equipped with only 3-5 rounds. It is such a team that has to take on the important task of pinning down the enemy and helping the large army to buy time for rapid transfer.
Before leaving, Mr. He told Duan Suquan that after containing the enemy for 20 days, he would immediately lead the troops to catch up with the large army. After the 18-year-old Duan Suquan received the order, he fought side by side with the division commander Wang Guangguang and sorted out the current predicament together.
Their first task was to take care of more than 300 wounded. In the process, Duan Suquan showed amazing perseverance and responsibility, personally caring for the wounded and ensuring that they received timely treatment.
After placing the wounded, Duan Suquan and Wang Guangguang led more than 700 people to launch a heroic defense battle. They tactfully maneuvered around the enemy in the vicinity of the Qiandong base area, sometimes hiding in the dense forests and sometimes traversing the precipitous mountains. Their actions have left the enemy exhausted, and they have never been able to find out their true movements.
In the course of the battle, they shouted a loud slogan: "The Qiandong base area must not be lost!" This slogan not only aroused the fighting spirit of the fighters, but also succeeded in confusing the enemy.
The enemy's team, which was originally pursuing the main force, was transferred back, and 6 regiments were assembled and began to besiege the Qiandong base area. In the face of the enemy's siege, Duan Suquan and Wang Guangguang responded calmly, and with excellent tactical wisdom and close teamwork, they successfully resisted the enemy's multiple onslaughts.
During the 10-day battle, although we managed to repel many enemy attacks, our side suffered heavy losses. Many valiant soldiers died in battle, and their blood stained the land red. And those surviving soldiers, their faces were full of exhaustion and heaviness, but their eyes still flashed with determination.
In the difficult battle, the Qiandong Independent Division held out for more than ten days. During this time, they fought around the enemy, sometimes fiercely exchanging fire, sometimes skillfully evading. Every day is full of life and death trials, and every moment is full of tension and excitement. Their spirit has always maintained a high degree of concentration, and their combat effectiveness has always maintained a strong fighting spirit.
Until the 23rd, it had been more than 20 days with the enemy. The long battles and harsh conditions had exhausted the soldiers, and their physical strength had reached their limits.
On November 25, Duan Suquan made a decisive decision, and they were ready to lead the team out of the enemy encirclement and in the direction of the main army. This is a life-and-death breakthrough operation, they need to face the enemy's encirclement, interception, and need to overcome many dangers.
In the battle of the breakthrough, Duan Suquan showed tenacious perseverance and courage. He resolutely led the troops forward, bravely resisting the onslaught of the enemy. However, something unfortunate happened. A bullet hit his right ankle, shattering bones and making it almost impossible to stand in severe pain.
Duan Suquan gritted his teeth and endured the severe pain, he knew that he couldn't fall down easily. Every action he makes, every decision he makes, can affect the life and death of the entire team.
He was worried that his injuries would affect the speed and combat effectiveness of the team, so he made an admirable decision: he took the initiative to stay in the local area and let the division commander Wang Guangguang lead the troops to continue to advance in order to complete the task of breaking through. In this way, Duan Suquan broke away from the army.
Later, the troops led by Division Commander Wang Guangguang were attacked by the enemy in the junction zone of Sichuan and Hunan provinces. In the enemy's carefully arranged ambush circle, they were forced to disperse to break through.
In the face of the enemy's artillery fire, Wang Guangguang commanded steadfastly and kept a cool head at all times. However, fate played a cruel joke on him, and he was unfortunately captured during the breakout.
After being arrested, Wang Guangguang gritted his teeth in the face of severe torture by the enemy, and did not reveal a trace of information about our army. His tenacity and perseverance are awe-inspiring. In the end, he was brutally murdered by the enemy and died heroically.
At the same time, other fighters are also struggling on the line of life and death. Some of the soldiers were lost in the fierce battles and their whereabouts are unknown, some were seriously wounded and fell in pools of blood, and some were lost in the vast mountains and forests, facing the test of hunger and cold. Only a few were lucky enough to find the main forces of our army.
Duan Suquan, who broke away from the large army, staggered into a small town. In a corner of the town, Duan Suquan met a man named Li Mufu.
Li Mufu is a burly middle-aged man with a bold and kind look in his eyes. When he saw Duan Suquan's injured appearance, he felt sympathy and took him to a hidden cave.
The cave is not big, but it is sheltered from the elements. Li Mufu would bring sumptuous food to Duan Suquan every day, as well as herbs to treat wounds. He used the most simple way to give Duan Suquan meticulous care and care.
Under Li Mufu's careful care, Duan Suquan's foot injury gradually improved. A month passed in a blink of an eye, and his physical strength gradually recovered. However, to his lamentation, this kindness cannot be expressed in words.
Before leaving, Li Mufu personally made a walking stick for Duan Suquan to help him walk. Although this crutch is simple, it embodies Li Mufu's endless heart. Duan Suquan held his crutches tightly, his heart full of gratitude and respect.
Saying goodbye to Li Mufu, Duan Suquan didn't know where to go. He had wanted to return to the army immediately. However, at that time there was an enemy searching for the Red Army, and he did not know anything about the troops. In desperation, Duan Suquan had no choice but to go back to his hometown Chaling to make plans.
Returning to his hometown again, Duan Suquan's father was happy and scared at the same time. Glad his only son returned. What is afraid is that his son is a Red Army, and the news has long spread in the township, and he is worried about his son's safety.
In order to ensure his son's safety, Duan's father took out all the family's savings, dredged up various relationships, and invited guests to dinner, just to protect his children. In this process, he also arranged a family affair for his son, hoping to keep him with the warmth of the family. Later, he also found a job selling salt for his son, and his life was getting better and better.
However, despite his comfortable life, Duan Suquan's heart could not be calm. He always thought about the troops and those comrades-in-arms who fought side by side with him. He knew that although others were at home, his heart remained in the army.
So, while doing business, he asked around for news about the troops. He always pays attention to the changes in the situation and hopes to return to the army one day.
In September 1937, the autumn wind gradually rose, blowing yellow Duan Suquan's hometown. At this time, an old comrade-in-arms unexpectedly returned to this familiar small village. This comrade-in-arms and Duan Suquan fought side by side and experienced life and death together. Their reunion is like going back in time, back to those difficult but hopeful years.
The comrades-in-arms brought a lot of news about the Eighth Route Army, which made Duan Suquan's heart ignite passion again. He looked at his old comrade-in-arms in front of him, and his eyes flashed with determination. He told his comrades that he was leaving his homeland to find his team and continue his mission.
However, leaving is not that simple. At that time, the transportation was inconvenient, the road was long, and a lot of coiling was required. In order to raise enough money for him, his father and wife began to borrow money from all over the world.
In those difficult times, 34 silver dollars was not a small amount. Each silver dollar carries heavy expectations and heavy fatherly and wifely love. After many days of hard work, they finally scraped together the money. Duan Suquan held these silver dollars, his heart was mixed, and his emotion and determination were intertwined.
Finally the day of departure, Duan Suquan embarked on the road to find the team. He rode in a troop carrier and crossed mountains and rivers. During his long journey, he saw the wounds left by the war and the people's desire for peace.
After countless twists and turns, he finally arrived in Taiyuan, Shanxi. There, he found his old leader, Ren Bi, and returned to the team. At that moment, he felt as if he had regained a part of his lost soul and found the strength to move on.
Xi for enrollment and be fully prepared for future battles. During his years in Yan'an, he was hungry for the nourishment of knowledge, his thinking was sublimated, and his understanding of the revolution was deepened. Soon after, he was appointed head of the propaganda section and began to shine on the political front.
In the fiery years of the Anti-Japanese War, Duan Suquan always stuck to the forefront of political work. He used the pen as a sword, and used words to boost morale and unite people's hearts. In every campaign, he pours all his enthusiasm and wisdom into achieving the best results. His work has been remarkable, and he has become an indispensable part of the army.
In December 1946, the situation of the war changed, and Duan Suquan was appointed commander of the Eighth Column of the Northeast Democratic Alliance Army. He was well aware of his heavy responsibilities, led his troops to fight bravely on the battlefield, and made great achievements in the cause of national independence and the people's liberation. After the war, the Eighth Column was reorganized into the 45th Army, and Duan Suquan, a brave general, was appointed as the head of the Operations Division.
After the outbreak of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Duan Suquan once again shouldered heavy responsibilities and served as the commander of the Air Force. He led the air force in fierce battles against a formidable enemy, and his command skills and the bravery of the air force fighters made it impossible for the enemy to take advantage of the air. In 1952, Duan Suquan was rated as a quasi-corps-level cadre, which is the best affirmation of his hard work and outstanding achievements over the years.
However, fate always seems to play a joke. At the 1955 general award ceremony, the whole scene was solemn and solemn, and every general who was awarded the rank was full of excitement and excitement.
However, as the ceremony was about to begin, Duan Suquan found himself assessed to the rank of major general, compared to those comrades-in-arms who had similar experiences to himself, they were all assessed to the rank of lieutenant general. This made Duan Suquan's mood very heavy.
He fought bloodily for national independence and the happiness of the people, and experienced countless tests of life and death. He has always believed that his efforts and sacrifices should be rewarded accordingly. However, now that he has been awarded the rank of major general, Duan Suquan, who could not accept this result, tore off his epaulettes in public.
In fact, Duan Suquan was not satisfied with his rank of major general, this was not just his personal thoughts, many of his comrades-in-arms felt unhappy about his rank. Those comrades-in-arms who had fought side by side with Duan Suquan were a little puzzled and confused when they saw him being awarded the rank of major general. They believe that Duan Suquan's contributions and achievements deserve a higher military rank.
However, the reason given to Duan Suquan for the rank of Major General at that time made people feel helpless. It is said that it is because of his historical legacy. This so-called historical legacy actually refers to Duan Suquan's recuperation at home from injuries from 1933 to 1937.
On September 28, 1993, a late autumn day, Duan Suquan passed away peacefully in Beijing. At the end of his life, he did not choose the military uniform of the republic as his farewell clothes, but wore a tunic suit. This ordinary dress seems to carry the ups and downs and vicissitudes of his life.
Duan Suquan was also the only one among all the generals who was buried in Zhongshan. On his urn, there is no military flag to cover, as if to tell the world that he has let go of his life's honor and resentment.
At Duan Suquan's farewell ceremony, there was no noise of gongs and drums, no mighty army, only relatives and friends silently seeing him off. His departure seems to have taken away a memory of that era, as well as the regrets and regrets in the hearts of countless people.
But in any case, General Duan Suquan's life is worthy of respect. He bids farewell to the world in a tunic and uses his own unique way to tell the changes of an era.