In 1945, the Japanese army announced its surrender, and our army captured a group of Japanese prisoners of war in the northeast. Due to the difficult conditions, these Japanese prisoners of war often did not have enough to eat.
When Major General Zeng Kelin learned about it, he sent them 50 sheep, but he did not expect that he would later change back to four air force commanders.
Why did Major General Zeng Kelin treat the Japanese prisoners of war so well? How did the four air commanders come from?
The most sincere warriors
Zeng Kelin was a well-known founding major general on the mainland. He is a native of Ganzhou, Jiangxi, and his parents are hard-working and simple rural people. Under the guidance of his family, he developed a character that is not arrogant or impatient, sincere and tenacious.
In 1929, Zeng Kelin joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army with a passion for serving the country. Because Zeng Kelin was hard-working and studious in the army, the organization sent him to study at the Central Red Army University.
In 1934, Zeng Kelin embarked on a long journey with the Central Red Army. On the difficult road, Zeng Kelin walked through meadows and climbed snow-capped mountains.
Even in the most difficult circumstances, Zeng Kelin never thought of giving up. Even at a young age, he has always kept in mind the orders of the organization, and he must stick to it and never fall behind.
Most of his comrades-in-arms who accompanied him were elderly people. They took pity on Zeng Kelin for suffering with the army since he was a child, so they often took care of him.
When encountering rugged mountain roads, old comrades-in-arms would go to Zeng Kelin's rear and help him at critical moments. When there was no food to eat, the old comrades-in-arms often gave their own food to Zeng Kelin.
At first, Zeng Kelin thought that the army had given him less food, otherwise how could others have leftover food for him to eat.
As a result, Zeng Kelin once happened to meet an old comrade-in-arms, who untied his belt and was slowly gnawing. Zeng Kelin's heart was sour, and he was still holding half a piece of barley cake given to him by his old comrade-in-arms.
Zeng Kelin seemed to grow up overnight, and he began to walk behind his old comrades. Zeng Kelin used his strong arms to share the burden of the team.
In 1935, the team arrived in Wuqi Town, northern Shaanxi, and Zeng Kelin was transferred to the Third Column Guard Communication Battalion as an instructor, responsible for the town's security work.
Zeng Kelin was finally able to sleep on the grass without having to lie down, and it was the most restful night he had slept in a year.
However, before dawn could break, Zeng Kelin was woken up by the sound of a police guard outside. It turned out that Ma Hongkui of the Kuomintang received the news of the arrival of the Red Army and wanted to take advantage of their relaxation to directly capture the Red Army.
The enemy attacked the town with a thousand elite troops, not giving the Red Army the slightest chance to react. At this time, there was only Zeng Kelin's guard communication battalion in the entire Wuqi Town.
The situation was urgent, and the higher authorities immediately contacted Zeng Kelin: "We must find a way to delay time and protect the central leadership! Wait for the arrival of the first and second columns!"
The pressure on Zeng Kelin's heart increased dramatically. There were so many people in the town, and there were important leaders, he had just become an instructor, and he had very little experience in combat. Can he win this war?
The enemy had already arrived at the door, and the soldiers under Zeng Kelin were also panicked: "Instructor, please instruct!"
Zeng Kelin's heart was crossed, and he was determined to fight against the water, he stretched out his hand and pointed at the three company commanders: "You follow me to repel the enemy, and the rest of the people cover the retreat of the leader!"
The soldiers took action. Zeng Kelin picked up his gun and rushed out with the team. As soon as he rushed halfway, he saw a black and oppressive enemy army riding on horseback, majestic.
The leader of the enemy army was disdainful when he saw that there were only a few infantry companies led by Zeng Kelin. He said arrogantly: "Brothers, you can go back to sleep after this battle!"
The enemy burst out laughing, and then rushed towards Zengklin with a shout. Zeng Kelin was not angered by him, he was concerned about the safety of the people and the leaders.
He absolutely had to defend Wuqi Town! Zeng Kelin faced the enemy head-on. The enemy rode on horseback, swung with broadswords, and tried to cut Zeng Kelin under his horse.
Zenklin slumped under the horse's belly. He lifted his spear and aimed it at the horse's legs. The imposing horse was struck and fell to the ground.
The enemy was thrown to the ground, and before he could react, he was shot in the head by Zeng Kelin. In the midst of the scuffle, Zeng Kelin chased after the leader of the enemy army.
The enemy was shocked, it stands to reason that the Red Army had just gone through the Long March, and its combat effectiveness should have been exhausted long ago. They didn't expect that the three infantry companies would be so brave.
While the enemy was eating and drinking well in the city, the Red Army was going through the baptism of wind and rain, and now it had forged a will like steel, and they naturally could not defeat it.
Seeing that the general situation was gone, the enemy hurriedly fled on horseback. Zeng Kelin did not chase after him, and returned to the town with his own soldiers.
Zeng Kelin returned to the town and arranged for the soldiers to rest. At this time, the superior came over, and he smiled: "You are really a sincere person, let you delay time, didn't let you really fight, you are really not afraid of death!"
Zeng Kelin also smiled embarrassedly: "At that time, I was only thinking about the tasks given to me by the organization, and I couldn't take care of anything. The team is my second home, and I'm not afraid of sacrifice!"
Looking at Zeng Kelin's sincere expression, the superior was very moved. At this time, someone came to report: The chairman wants to meet Zeng Kelin! Zeng Kelin was so excited that he hurriedly arranged his clothes and went to the chairman.
As soon as Chairman Mao saw Zeng Kelin, he couldn't help but boast: "I have seen this battle, and it was fought well! Everything is fine! It is really not easy to fight against a thousand cavalry!"
Later, Zeng Kelin was valued by the leadership and rose step by step. Zeng Kelin dedicated this most simple heart to the organization and became the most loyal member of the team.
It is precisely because of Zeng Kelin's sincere personality charm that he accidentally did a good deed for the troops that has benefited him for decades.
劝降
In 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender. Zeng Kelin went to the Shenyang Garrison Headquarters to take up the post of commander.
Before Zeng Kelin went to the northeast, his superiors held his hand and told him: "The northeast is an important military region of the country, and you must build the team well!"
Zeng Kelin was entrusted with a heavy responsibility, and he had a lofty goal in mind. He must make a career in the northeast and raise the country's army building to a higher level.
Just when Zeng Kelin was working hard at his post, Political Commissar Liu Guangtao sent a piece of information: they found the traces of Lin Miichiro!
Yaichiro Hayashi is an important air chief of the Japanese Air Force, and he has been systematically trained and studied, and has excellent aircraft piloting skills and experience.
Zeng Kelin was very excited when he received the news. Now that the enemy has been beaten away, the country's first task is to build national defense.
In the past battles, the country suffered a lot under the enemy's air force. If Hayashi Yaichiro can be used for his own use now, the army's combat capability will be greatly enhanced.
But the stakes are high, and Zeng Kelin did not make the decision alone. He reported the matter to his superiors, and after waiting nervously for a while, his superiors gave an order: persuade Hayashi Yaichiro to surrender!
After Zeng Kelin received the news, he held a meeting overnight. He told the people about the instructions of his superiors.
At this time, some people expressed disagreeing opinions: "After all, they are Japanese soldiers, and now they are still resisting stubbornly in the corner of Benxi, how can they just let it go?"
Others also hated the Japanese army: "How can they surrender willingly when they are so cunning?"
Zeng Kelin said: "Now is the time when the country needs talents, everything must be focused on the overall situation, and the order has been issued by the superiors, we must implement it immediately!"
When everyone saw Zeng Kelin's words, they no longer objected. Everyone began to discuss a plan to persuade Hayashi Yaichiro to surrender. Hayashi Yaichiro was a high-ranking officer of the Japanese army with an arrogant temperament, and he would definitely not surrender easily.
Zeng Kelin thought for a while and said: "When persuading them to surrender, you must treat them with the most sincere attitude, if they don't want to hand over their sabers, don't force them!"
Everyone was shocked, and although they were skeptical of Zeng's decision, they still decided to give it a try. The people sent to persuade him to surrender came to the bottom of the mountain, and Hayashi Yaichiro was surrounded on the top of the mountain at this time, and he was in a stalemate with our army.
The soldiers who persuaded them to surrender expressed their intentions to Hayashi Yaichiro, and as long as they surrendered, they would definitely be treated kindly. Yaichiro Hayashi was unmoved at first.
The soldier waited for a while, and when he saw that he did not reply, he was secretly anxious. had to say what Zeng Kelin taught him: "If you don't want to hand over the saber, we won't force it!"
When Hayashi Yaichiro heard this, his expression relaxed. In their eyes, the saber is their dignity, and nothing can be thrown away.
Finally, after a night of thinking, Hayashi Yaichiro took his subordinates down the mountain. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the task was successfully completed.
From foe to friend
After Hayashi Yaichiro was captured, Zeng Kelin ordered them to be temporarily placed in the homes of the people. The common people have been invaded by the Japanese army for several years, and they have a lot of resentment in their hearts.
Zeng Kelin repeatedly did ideological work for the villagers: "Now that the war has passed and the enemy has surrendered, we must treat the prisoners well, they are still valuable to the country, and we must take good care of them." ”
After hearing Zeng Kelin's painstaking persuasion, several families finally agreed to take in these Japanese prisoners of war.
But after all, there is a language barrier, and there is a national hatred and family hatred between the two sides. A few families could only ensure that these prisoners of war would not starve to death.
After waiting for a period of time, the Japanese army completely retreated, and Hayashi Yaichiro and others completely lost their last hope. That's when Zeng Kelin came to the door.
Zeng Kelin was very surprised when he saw Hayashi Yaichiro. At this time, Lin Yaichiro had already lost a lot of weight, and the whole person was sick.
Zeng Kelin immediately knew what was going on. These Japanese prisoners of war were pampered from an early age, and even the dry food they brought to the battlefield was canned meat.
In the past few years, the war has continued, and the common people themselves have nothing to eat, where is there any leftover food for these Japanese prisoners of war.
Zeng Kelin hurriedly asked someone to send three cows and fifty sheep. He told Hayashi Yaichiro: "Now that the whole country is recovering, the people are not able to feed them, and it is not aimed at them. ”
Looking at Zeng Kelin's sincere eyes, listening to his comforting words, and being betrayed by his own country, Lin Yaichiro finally burst into tears.
He confessed his mistakes to Zeng Kelin, and was very grateful to Zeng Kelin for being able to treat them kindly regardless of past suspicions. Hayashi Yaichiro felt that he was deeply guilty and wanted to apologize for his sins with death.
Zeng Kelin hurriedly stopped him: "If you feel guilty, you might as well help us build an aviation school!"
Hayashi Yaichiro immediately agreed. Later, Hayashi Yaichiro stayed in the Northeast and dedicated his flying skills to the Northeast Aviation School. At this point, the mainland has a group of pilots.
Later, two air force commanders, Wang Hai and Liu Yudi, as well as two deputy air force commanders, Lin Hu and Zhang Jihui, also came out of this aviation school.
Zeng Kelin used his sincerity to impress his former enemies and made great contributions to the country, which is worth remembering by each of us.
People should be like Major General Zeng Kelin, exchanging sincerity for sincerity, and only with the most sincere affection can we exchange for the sincerity of others.