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In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, General Chen Qihan was known for his high-spirited and indifferent qualities of fame and fortune. Before the award ceremony, he insisted that he only fill in the rank of lieutenant general, indicating his indifferent attitude towards his personal status. This founding general went through many wars, but he never took his fame to heart, and wrote a magnificent chapter of the revolution with an ordinary heart. At the time when everyone was looking forward to receiving the wind and washing the dust, he chose to return to his hometown silently, because he believed that the real bureaucratic style should serve the people. His noble qualities and unremitting dedication are admirable, and they also provoke people to think: in a society where vanity and utilitarianism are intertwined, how should we view fame, fortune and ordinariness? Let's take Xiao Zhu into this story.
Chen Qihan was born in an obscure mountain village in Jiangxi Province. His family was not wealthy, but that didn't stop him from pursuing knowledge. During his time at a general middle school in Ganzhou Province, Chen Qihan showed extraordinary talent and leadership skills. After graduating, he actively invited several like-minded students to co-found a school to provide better educational opportunities for local young students.
During the establishment of the school, Chen Qihan showed his versatility. It is said that he once studied martial arts under Chen Zuhong, a famous martial artist of the Qing Dynasty, which made his boxing unique and skillful. Chen Qihan's boxing skills are quite famous in the local area, and some people even refer to him and Xu Shiyou as "South Fist and North Leg". His martial arts not only made him highly respected in the academy, but also laid the foundation for the decisiveness and bravery he would later show in the revolutionary cause.
General Chen Qihan's youth was full of enthusiasm for exploration and struggle. He earned the respect of his classmates and friends for his diligence and hard work, while also developing the qualities and abilities that would later lead him to become an excellent military leader during this period. This ordinary and extraordinary experience has become an important milestone in his life, and has also accumulated valuable experience and resources for his future struggles.
In 1925, Chen Qihan led the Whampoa student team to successfully complete the task of the Eastern Expedition and returned to Jiangxi, the motherland. In accordance with the party's instructions, he undertook an important task: to lead a group of Jiangxi communists from the Whampoa Military Academy and the Guangzhou Peasant Movement Training Institute to return to Jiangxi and spread revolutionary ideas and organizational forces in southern and eastern Jiangxi.
This move was not a simple return to his hometown, but laid the groundwork for Chairman Mao and Mr. Zhu to lead the Red Fourth Army to southern Jiangxi to open up a central revolutionary base. General Chen Qihan was well aware of the revolutionary potential and importance of the southern Gan region, and he carried out the party's instructions to the end, actively organized and planned various activities, and established a good reputation and influence in the locality.
General Chen Qihan and his comrades carried out in-depth propaganda and organizational work in southern Jiangnan, penetrated among the masses, and mobilized the broad masses of peasants to participate in the revolutionary struggle. They used various forms, such as speeches, pamphlets, and group meetings, to popularize Marxist theory among the peasants, disseminate the political propositions of the Communist Party, and arouse the revolutionary enthusiasm of the broad masses of the people.
Under the leadership of General Chen Qihan, the revolutionary forces in southern Gan grew stronger day by day, laying a solid foundation for the later revolutionary cause. Their work has provided important support for the establishment and consolidation of the central revolutionary base areas and made indelible contributions to the victorious cause of the Communist Party of China.
This move of General Chen Qihan not only demonstrated his loyalty to the party and his commitment to the mission, but also demonstrated his firm belief and persistent pursuit of the revolutionary cause. His efforts have added a strong and colorful stroke to the history of the Chinese revolution and will forever shine in the glory of the revolutionary martyrs.
In October 1934, General Chen Qihan embarked on a difficult Long March with the Central Red Army. During the Long March, he faced many difficulties and challenges, and showed perseverance and fearless courage. After the Zunyi Conference, General Chen Qihan served as the principal of the camp school of the Shaanxi-Gansu detachment, shouldering the important task of training new soldiers and improving combat effectiveness. He set an example, actively organized training, paid attention to the integration of theory and practice, and cultivated a large number of new revolutionary forces.
General Chen Qihan successively served as chief of staff of the 15th Red Army Corps, and participated in and commanded the Eastern and Western Expeditions of the Red 15th Army Corps. During this arduous journey, he demonstrated outstanding military command skills and combat qualities, and made important contributions to the victory of the Red Army. He was good at grasping the situation on the battlefield, meticulously planning campaign actions, and effectively cooperating with the troops in combat, and achieving a series of major victories.
General Chen Qihan's commanding talent and fighting spirit won praise and became a banner in the Red Army. His exploits have been recorded in the annals of revolutionary history and inspired countless revolutionary fighters to fight bravely for the cause of communism.
During the Anti-Japanese War, General Chen Qihan resolutely chose to stay in Yan'an, served as an important security guard, and shouldered the important task of maintaining the security of the Party Central Committee and the revolutionary base areas. In 1939, he ushered in a new mission and embarked on a new journey. At that time, he was dispatched by the Central Military Commission and became the right-hand man of Chairman Mao and President Zhu, and participated in the important work of the Central Military Commission.
General Chen Qihan's new mission is not only to assist in commanding the people's armed forces, but also to fight against the invading Japanese puppet army and defend the dignity and territorial integrity of the country. He practiced his loyalty to the party and the people with his practical actions, and demonstrated his responsibility and responsibility as a revolutionary soldier. In the struggle against the Japanese invaders, he always maintained firm faith and fearless courage, and contributed his strength to the cause of the party and the people's war of resistance.
During his tenure at the Central Military Commission, General Chen Qihan not only displayed outstanding leadership and military wisdom, but also set an example and became a model and example for the vast number of soldiers. His words and deeds were deeply respected and loved by the leaders and comrades-in-arms, and he made indelible contributions to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War and wrote a glorious chapter.
After the outbreak of the Liberation War, General Chen Qihan was ordered to be transferred to the three eastern provinces and put into the command of Lin Shuai. This land, which was once invaded by the Japanese invaders, was one of the main battlefields of China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and the task was arduous and urgent.
In the face of an extremely harsh environment and a formidable enemy, General Chen Qihan demonstrated extraordinary leadership and excellent command ability. He was well versed in strategy, good at using troops flexibly, skillfully organizing troops, and waging a desperate struggle with the enemy. On the battlefield, he led his troops to fight bravely, charged ahead, took the lead, and always maintained a firm belief in victory.
Under the wise command of General Chen Qihan, the troops achieved remarkable results, gradually reversed the unfavorable situation of the battle, and regained the strategic initiative. His resolute policy decisions and courageous actions laid a solid foundation for the cause of the liberation of the whole country and made immortal contributions to China's victory.
General Chen Qihan's military exploits can be seen in the past, and his command art and combat strategy were highly praised by Lin Shuai, and he also won the admiration and support of the vast number of soldiers. His heroic deeds have become a beautiful scenery in the history of the Liberation War, inspiring countless revolutionary fighters to make unremitting efforts for the cause of national liberation.
General Chen Qihan's fighting spirit and combat experience provided valuable experience and inspiration for the later war of liberation. His strong will and indomitable spirit forged a generation of great revolutionary soldiers and also wrote a glorious chapter for China's liberation cause.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China decided to introduce a military rank system in order to reward those who had made military achievements. The implementation of this new system requires a complete set of processes to ensure fairness and accuracy. Therefore, in 1955, a special award team was set up to be responsible for the ceremony of conferring military ranks. The task of this group is to draw up a preliminary list of military ranks based on the provisions of the rank system and the individual contributions of the awardees, which will then be submitted to the central government for final evaluation.
In this strict procedure, there is one exception, and that is Chen Qihan. He was given special treatment and was allowed to fill his rank on his own. This was a very rare situation at the time, after all, under normal circumstances, all military ranks were awarded after a series of procedures and the final review of the central government.
Chen Qihan's personal journey may be the reason for this privilege. Perhaps because of his outstanding performance in a key battle, or because of his special status and influence within the army. Whatever the reason, the trust of the Central Committee in him was obvious, and therefore gave him this unique opportunity to decide on his military rank.
Filling out the military rank may have been a challenge for Chen Qihan, but he did not hesitate to write down the "lieutenant general" of the country, and for those who have made outstanding contributions to the revolution, they will never be stingy with commendations and awards. When Chen Qihan was conferred the title in 1955, although he himself only filled in the rank of lieutenant general, the state still gave him a higher rank of general to show respect and affirmation for his outstanding contributions to his revolutionary career.
The decision to confer the title this time is not simply a matter of routine, but reflects the special care and importance that the country's leaders have for General Chen Qihan. The decision-making process of the state organs has been carefully considered, not only taking into account General Chen Qihan's personal choices and attitudes, but also showing his long-term persistence and dedication to the revolutionary cause.
At the awarding ceremony of General Chen Qihan, the awarding of the rank of general became the focus of attention at that time. This is not only a personal compliment, but also an encouragement and an example to all soldiers who have contributed to the revolutionary cause. This decision not only demonstrates the justice and fairness of the country, but also demonstrates the care and support of the revolutionary leaders for the soldiers.
The revolutionary spirit and noble qualities embodied in General Chen Qihan became the object of admiration and learning by everyone at that time. His story has inspired generations and has become a symbol of the revolutionary spirit, etched in the annals of the Chinese revolution.
The ceremony was held not only to commend General Chen Qihan personally, but also to collectively commend all servicemen who have worked tirelessly for the interests of the country and the people. This solemn and solemn ceremony forever engraved the name of General Chen Qihan in the annals of national honor and became an eternal glory.
In 1957, at the age of 60, General Chen Qihan took the initiative to apply for retirement, a decision that was unexpected, but it was a true portrayal of his selfless dedication to the country and the people. In his career, he not only fought bravely on the battlefield, but also silently contributed to the construction of the country and the army in peacetime, and was deeply respected and loved by leaders and comrades-in-arms. He was not only an outstanding military leader, but also a conscientious, loyal and selfless communist fighter.
After his retirement, General Chen Qihan did not enjoy his old age in peace, but actively participated in social welfare undertakings and contributed his spare heat to the construction and development of the motherland. He took the initiative to recommend many outstanding talents to the central authorities, trained a large number of revolutionary successors for the country, and laid a solid foundation for the future of the motherland.
Time flies, and the years are unforgiving. On June 19, 1981, General Chen Qihan died of illness in Beijing at the age of 84. Although his passing is regrettable, his great achievements will forever be engraved in the hearts of the people, and his spirit will always inspire us to move forward. General Chen Qihan's life was a part of the revolutionary cause and a model and example for Chinese soldiers, and his spirit will always guide us in the direction of progress and inspire us to make unremitting efforts for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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