In the glorious history of the People's Republic of China, there is such a pair of siblings.
They fought side by side and walked through that period of gunsmoke together.
Finally, at the 1955 All-Army Title Ceremony.
What is even more special is that my elder brother is also the only major general at the deputy corps level, and his military talent and outstanding contributions have been recognized by the party and the people.
their story.
Since the time of the Red Army, it has been full of ups and downs and is full of legends.
Brothers together
The heroic soldiers of the Red Army descended like tigers, unstoppable.
After breaking through the Yellow River defense line, the Red Army quickly advanced to the Dujiuyu area, preparing for a life-and-death struggle with the enemy.
The headquarters of the Red Army decided to concentrate the main forces and annihilate the enemy forces here in one fell swoop.
He Jinnian, the commander who has experienced a hundred battles, is shouldering the heavy responsibility of attacking the drenched depression at this time.
He knows very well,
On the eve of the battle, He Jinnian summoned his subordinates to discuss tactics.
His eyes were like torches, and his voice was firm:
"We must win this battle to pave the way for the subsequent battle!"
Everyone agreed in unison, and morale was high.
However, after the battle began, the Red Army encountered unprecedented difficulties.
Yan Xishan's subordinate relied on the dangerous terrain and heavy weapons to greatly hinder the Red Army's offensive.
He knew that tactics had to be adjusted as soon as possible, otherwise the Red Army would be in great danger.
At this moment, he thought of his younger brother He Jixiang.
He Jinnian decided,
After receiving the order, He Jixiang did not hesitate to lead the death squad to rush to the enemy position.
Bullets rained down, but He Jixiang and his team were undaunted.
They braved enemy fire and forged ahead.
After a fierce battle,
However, before gaining a firm foothold, the enemy launched a fierce counter-charge.
After He Jinnian learned the news, he had mixed feelings in his heart.
He knows
In the fierce battle, the brothers He Jinnian and He Jixiang fought side by side, and they led their troops in a desperate struggle against the enemy.
Eventually, under the joint command of the brothers.
The Reds managed to occupy the drenched hilltop and repelled the enemy counterattack.
Although the battle was fierce, the Red Army was ultimately victorious.
The heroic deeds of the brothers He Jinnian and He Jixiang were widely praised in the Red Army, and they became heroes in the hearts of the Red Army soldiers.
Seeking truth from facts boosts morale
In the battle to liberate Longhua, He Jinnian stood at the forefront.
His eyes are like torches, staring at the enemy in front of him.
He knew that this battle was crucial to the course of the entire war of liberation.
And the bridge-shaped bunker in front of him is the key to hindering the advance of the troops.
Two successive blasts failed to destroy the bunker, and the troops' offensive reached a stalemate.
At this moment,
He volunteered to fight, determined to complete this difficult task himself.
He knew that the young warrior had extraordinary courage and determination.
He patted Dong Cunrui on the shoulder and said in a deep voice:
"Cunrui, you're the best Demoman, I'm sure you'll be able to complete the mission!"
Dong Cunrui didn't say anything, just nodded, and rushed to the dark castle with the explosives bag.
Braving enemy fire, he nimbly dodged bullets and approached the bunker step by step.
however
Dong Cunrui fell to the ground in pain, but he did not give up.
He gritted his teeth and persevered, crawling towards the bunker with all his might.
Finally, Dong Cunrui reached the bottom of the dark castle.
He looked up and saw that the Bunker's firepower vent was spewing flames, blocking its path.
He didn't hesitate, resolutely pulled the fuse, and pressed the explosives bag tightly to the bunker.
"轰!"
A loud bang shook the heavens and the earth, and the Bunker was blown to pieces.
Dong Cunrui also closed his eyes forever in this huge explosive force.
He Jinnian witnessed all this, and his heart was full of grief and respect.
He knows that Dong Cunrui is a real hero.
His sacrifice will forever be engraved in the long river of history.
After the war, some people said that Dong Cunrui did not bring a bracket, but He Jinnian refuted mercilessly:
"On the battlefield, in the face of the enemy's fierce firepower, Dong Cunrui did not have time to think about regulations and brackets.
He traded his life for the destruction of the Bunker and opened the way for the advance of the troops. He is a true hero and we should pay tribute to him!"
He Jinnian's voice was sonorous and powerful, full of reverence for heroes and dissatisfaction with doubters.
His words deeply shocked everyone present.
They paid high tribute to Dong Cunrui.
Major General of the Deputy Corps rank
In the 1955 all-army award ceremony, the evaluation criteria for the rank of deputy corps were based on a comprehensive consideration of many factors.
Including the general's military talents, military exploits, positions, and actual contributions in the war.
Normally, generals at the rank of lieutenant general are awarded the rank of lieutenant general, but some generals are awarded the rank of general for their outstanding performance.
Wang Jinshan, deputy commander of the 3rd Corps and commander and political commissar of the 12th Army, and Wang Bicheng, deputy commander of the 7th Corps and deputy commander of the Zhejiang Military Region, were taken as examples.
However, for He Jinnian, his situation is somewhat special.
At that time, his position level had reached the level of deputy corps.
But after the military rank was evaluated, he didn't even get a general star.
This result puzzled many people, thinking that He Jinnian's military rank was too low.
Even marshals such as He Long and Mr. Peng felt incredible after learning of the incident, and asked Mr. Zhu to report the matter to Chairman Mao.
Chairman Mao also said after learning of this:
"The rank is too low, at least it should be a major general. ”
This incident reflected the complexity and rigor of the work of conferring titles at that time.
At the same time, it also highlights He Jinnian's outstanding status and wide recognition in the army.
He Jinnian's military talents and contributions were finally duly recognized.
His deeds and spirit will forever inspire people to work hard for the prosperity and strength of the motherland.