On the land of North China, there were once two tough guy generals, who were not only brave and fearless on the battlefield, but also known for their straightforwardness in the army. General Zheng Weishan, in particular, has a dramatic change in his life. When he was young, he was full of anger, dared to face unreasonable instructions from his superiors, went toe-for-tat with many senior generals, and was not afraid of power. In his later years, he seemed to be a different person, becoming a gentle and elegant veteran with literary and artistic style. What kind of metamorphosis is this? Next, let's explore behind this tough guy general.
Zheng Weishan, the general whose name resounded in North China, his life was full of legends. Many people first met General Zheng from his iron-blooded military career and frank character. He made great achievements in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, and was a hero of that era.
In 1938, after graduating from Kang University, Zheng Weishan was assigned to the Jinchaji Military Region Teaching Corps as a political commissar. At that time, he was young and vigorous, and he was full of desire to fight. However, he was somewhat disappointed that he had been assigned to political work rather than directing operations. During this experience, Zheng Weishan's personality was straightforward, and he often got into heated arguments with his superiors because of his insistence on the truth.
In 1940, due to disagreement with the new political commissar, Zheng Weishan's straightforward nature once again caused conflict. This conflict was even so fierce that he threw his gun in front of Nie Shuai to make a stand, this kind of iron-blooded behavior was very rare at that time. Nie Shuai's handling also showed his wisdom and tolerance, and instead of severely punishing Zheng Weishan, he adjusted his work arrangements to allow the conflict to be quelled.
As time passed, Zheng Weishan's military prowess became more and more significant. In December 1948, in the battle to encircle and annihilate the 35th Army of the Kuomintang Army, Zheng Weishan showed his unique military insights and resolute style. At that time, the Kuomintang 35th Army was retreating from Zhangjiakou to Beiping, and Zheng Weishan's troops needed to move quickly to block the enemy's retreat. In this battle, he had a fierce conflict with the opinions of his superiors, but Zheng Weishan insisted on his judgment and finally successfully carried out the combat mission, once again proving his military talent and courage to adhere to the truth.
Zheng Weishan is not just an iron-blooded general, his inner world is also extremely rich. By reading his memoirs, we can see a different Zheng Weishan. From his words, we see a colorful and delicate Zheng Weishan. In From North China to Northwest China: Memories of the Liberation War, General Zheng not only describes the fierceness of the battle and the display of strategy, but also shows his understanding of human nature in war and his deep concern for ordinary soldiers. Under his brushstrokes, the heroes in the smoke are no longer just cold numbers, but people of flesh and blood, love and hate.
Zheng Weishan's changes in his later years can't help but sigh. The fierce general, who originally only knew how to fight hard, has become so literary and artistic under the tempering of the years. According to his relatives, General Zheng liked to sit quietly in his study in his later years, reading ancient and modern Chinese and foreign poems. He is particularly fond of the works of the poet Xu Zhimo, and often quotes poems to express his emotions and thoughts. Such a transformation makes people can't help but admire his multi-faceted and profound inner world.
This transformation is not an overnight achievement, but the accumulation and reflection of Zheng Weishan's life experience. He has witnessed countless lives and deaths in the war-torn era, and experienced the tension of his life hanging by a thread. These experiences gave him a deeper understanding of life and peace. He began to think that true courage is not only about charging into battle on the battlefield, but also about facing oneself and examining one's heart. This kind of thinking gradually influenced his behavior, making him change from a soldier who only knows how to fight hard to a literary general who can express emotions and thoughts with literature.
Zheng Weishan is all about growth and transformation. The trajectory of his life reflects how a soldier finds himself in the midst of severe war and complicated life, and realizes the gorgeous transformation from iron-blooded to literary and artistic. His experience tells us that everyone can find their own gentle land in the torrent of life, no matter how the external environment changes.
The life of General Zheng Weishan is a legend. From a fiery young general to an affectionate veteran of literature and art, every change he makes tells us: How many times can life be beaten, but as long as we are willing, we can always find a new self at every stage of life. Whether it is in the battlefield filled with gunpowder or in the quiet study, Zheng Weishan has lived his own wonderful life in his way. He is not only a crossover between military and literary arts, but also a profound interpretation of human nature, growth and transformation.