September 27, 1955
There was a solemn and warm atmosphere everywhere.
On this day, the first grand ceremony for conferring titles on the army, navy, and air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was solemnly held, marking an important milestone in the modernization of the people's army.
Lieutenant generals, as the backbone of the generals, they are the elite carefully cultivated by the Military Commission.
The average age is 45 years old, and he is in the prime of life.
Their promotion is the highest tribute to their outstanding contribution to the Revolutionary War.
The names of Liang Xingchu, Pi Dingjun and others were loudly read out in the Huairen Hall.
On the epaulettes, two gold stars shine brightly.
Among these lieutenant generals, the name of Lieutenant General Yang Xiushan is particularly eye-catching.
As the political commissar of the cavalry battalion of the former 120th Division,
He knew that the honor was more than just a personal recognition for him.
It is also an affirmation of the entire cavalry battalion and even all the officers and soldiers of the 120th Division.
A family of sharecroppers
In 1914, next to a rice field in Wanbao Village, Hubei.
A tenant farmer family ushered in the birth of a little boy, he is Yang Xiushan.
As a child, he ran barefoot on the ridges and felt the temperature of the soil.
At the age of 8, he stepped into a private school, where the sound of books and the fragrance of ink overflowed.
On the back of the ox, he looked at the blue sky and white clouds, and planted the seeds of desire to change his fate in his heart.
The age of boiling blood
In the winter of 1929, it was bitterly cold.
But for Yang Xiushan, it is a season of blood boiling.
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In 1930, the war raged.
Yang Xiushan joined the Red Sixth Army and became a soldier in the special service brigade.
In his early years, his private school education laid a solid cultural foundation for Yang Xiushan.
With his knowledge and hard work, Yang Xiushan quickly stood out in the army.
In the fourth year of joining the army, he has become the political commissar of the main regiment of the Red Second Army.
In the spring of 1936, among the mountains of Zhenxiong County, Yunnan.
The smoke of war has not yet dissipated.
The morale of the Red 18th Regiment was hit hard by the serious injury of political commissar Yu Qiuli.
In the tent of the corps headquarters,
His eyes finally stayed on Yang Xiushan's name.
After receiving the order, Yang Xiushan did not hesitate at all, and immediately set off for the Red 18th Regiment.
His arrival has brought new vitality and hope to this force, which has experienced heavy losses.
Yang Xiushan on the battlefield is like a tiger.
No matter how fierce the artillery fire was, he always charged forward and led the soldiers to fight bravely.
His heroic deeds made his comrades-in-arms admire.
In a fierce battle.
Yang Xiushan once again took the lead and led the soldiers to launch a charge.
The enemy's bullets rained down like drops, but he was undaunted and moved forward.
suddenly
Yang Xiushan gritted his teeth.
With the other hand, continue to direct the battle until the battle is won.
After the battle, Yang Xiushan was taken to the rear hospital.
Despite the unbearable pain, Yang Xiushan's eyes still flashed with unyieldingness, which moved the medical staff.
After Mr. He learned about Yang Xiushan's deeds, he was deeply moved.
Affectionately called Yang Xiushan "fierce son".
This title not only represents Mr. He's love for Yang Xiushan, but also represents the recognition of his fighting spirit.
In Mr. He's heart,
Yang Xiushan is the epitome of countless revolutionaries in that era.
The whole cavalry battalion boiled
After that, Yang Xiushan was appointed political commissar of the cavalry battalion of the 120th Division.
A new role is both an honour and a challenge.
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At the beginning of its formation, the number of horses in the cavalry battalion was far from meeting the demand, and there was even a dilemma in which the commissar and the battalion commander had to take turns riding the same horse.
However, Yang Xiushan was not intimidated by the difficulties in front of him.
Start running around looking for possible solutions.
During that time, Yang Xiushan's image was deeply imprinted in the hearts of every soldier.
It's hard work, but my heart is full of anticipation.
After some period of hard work, the cavalry battalion was finally equipped with a considerable number of war horses.
They knew that the arrival of these horses was not only an increase in the strength of the cavalry battalion, but also the result of countless days and nights of efforts by Yang Xiushan's political commissar.
Yang Xiushan stood in the middle of the horses, looking at the joyful faces of the soldiers, and his heart was full of relief.
At the beginning of the Liberation War, Yang Xiushan was transferred to the 4th Independent Brigade as political commissar, which marked another important turning point in his military career.
Under the leadership of Yang Xiushan, the 4th Independent Brigade began its arduous transformation and training.
On the training ground, the soldiers crawled in the dust.
Yang Xiushan's figure,
He is not only a political commissar, but also a strict teacher and comrade-in-arms.
Under the careful training of Yang Xiushan, the 4th Independent Brigade was gradually reborn and became a brave and good fighting force.
Their figures gallop on the battlefield, and it is not uncommon to see cases of winning more with less and defeating the strong with the weak.
the size of the troops,
It became an important force in the war of liberation.
Soon after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Yang Xiushan was promoted again and became the deputy commander of the 2nd Army.
Rank assessment work
In 1955, the Chinese People's Liberation Army carried out the work of evaluating military ranks in a solemn and rigorous atmosphere.
This year's evaluation is not only a recognition of personal honor.
It is also a comprehensive review of the entire army's history.
According to the regulations of the time,
YANG Xiushan,
However, his qualifications and exploits go far beyond that.
Yang Xiushan didn't care:
"So many comrades-in-arms have sacrificed, what title should they be awarded? We live for the sacrificed comrades-in-arms, and we cannot care about the rank of the military. I resolutely obey the organization's arrangement, and I will never say anything!"
Mr. He,
In a modest office, the conversation between the two marshals was particularly serious.
Mr. He explained Yang Xiushan's situation to Marshal Luo Ronghuan in detail.
From his heroic performance in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan, to his outstanding leadership of the 4th Independent Brigade, to his outstanding contributions in the War of Liberation.
Mr. He's words were full of appreciation and trust for Yang Xiushan.
And even bluntly said:
"Yang Xiushan has fought in the north and south for decades, and has made great achievements for the country and the people, and I am willing to give him a star!"
After in-depth discussion and comprehensive consideration, Marshal Luo Ronghuan agreed with Mr. He's opinion.
In the end, Yang Xiushan was awarded the rank of lieutenant general.