The "Northeast Tiger Army" is a legendary unit that terrified the enemy in the War of Liberation, and the soul of this team is General Liu Zhen. He is not only a fierce general on the battlefield, but also a taste-seeker in life, known as the "foreign commander". The life of this tough guy general is a legend written in the smoke of gunpowder.
Liu Zhen, who was born in the Republic of China, has devoted himself to the torrent of revolution since his youth. His military career began during the agrarian revolution, when he joined the Red Army, gradually grew from an ordinary soldier to a regimental commissar, and distinguished himself in a number of battles, gradually rising to prominence in the army. At the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Liu Zhen's military talent was further developed. His unit clashed with the Japanese puppet army many times, and in every battle, Liu Zhen took the lead and charged ahead. Especially in the summer offensive of 1943, he led the troops to defeat the Japanese puppet army, which not only greatly improved the morale of the troops, but also made Liu Zhen's name begin to spread in the army.
After the war, with the full-scale outbreak of the Liberation War, Liu Zhen's military career ushered in a highlight moment. He was appointed deputy commander of the Third Division of the New Fourth Army, and was later promoted to division commander, and together with Huang Kecheng and other generals, he fought for the liberation of all of China. In the Northeast Battlefield, Liu Zhen's performance was particularly outstanding. The troops he led were called the "Northeast Tiger Army", and they showed outstanding combat effectiveness and strong will, whether it was in the Sanxia Jiangnan or the Battle of Gushantun.
However, Liu Zhen's life is not only about gunpowder and war. Outside of the war, he was also a man of taste. According to his son's recollection, when Liu Zhen was in the Northeast, he was quite personable, both in terms of dress and daily life. He liked to wear suits, watches, and sometimes taste Soviet Western food, which was quite rare in the circumstances of the time. He has a nickname in the army - "Commander Yang".
In addition, Liu Zhen also enjoyed photography, dancing and hunting, which were not common among high-ranking military officers at the time. His way of life shows his love and pursuit of life to a certain extent, and also reflects his unique personality.
Liu Zhen, who switched to the north and south, proved that he was not only a hero on the battlefield, but also a generalist, whether it was his wonderful performance in the Liaoshen Campaign or his decisive role in the Pingjin Campaign. His military prowess and taste for life have earned him an excellent reputation among both the military and the civilian population.
Liu Zhen's life was not always smooth sailing. During the Anti-Japanese War, due to the shortage of materials, every cent of resources was precious. Once, Liu Zhen took advantage of the holiday to go to Taiyuan to "shop", in fact, in order to satisfy his pursuit of quality of life, he bought back a watch, a pen and a camera. When these items, which were considered luxuries, were discovered by the brigade commander of the unit, Xu Haidong, who was furious, believing that this was a great waste of resources during the war. Liu Zhen defended that these were purchased with his own salary, and in the end, the matter was over.
Liu Zhen's personality and lifestyle made him both respected and criticized in the army. But it is undeniable that his exploits on the battlefield have earned him the titles of "fierce general" and "hero". Not only did he lead his troops to break through enemy lines countless times on the battlefield, but he also worked hard to improve the life and morale of his troops in peacetime.
When it comes to his private life, Liu Zhen also shows his pursuit of speed and passion. He had a motorcycle at home, which he used to move quickly during wartime and provide timely command to the front; After the war, he often rode his motorcycle on country roads to enjoy the thrill of speed. Once, in order to avoid hitting passers-by, Liu Zhen accidentally drove into a ditch while making a sharp turn, but fortunately he was not injured, but this experience also showed that he still maintained an adventurous attitude to life even in calm times.
Liu Zhen's story is the epitome of Chinese soldiers in that era. They are not only warriors on the battlefield, but also builders of New China. Even in the smoke of war, they never gave up the pursuit of good things in life, and this spirit was vividly displayed in Liu Zhen. General Liu Zhen's life is a perfect combination of war and peace, seriousness and lightness. He not only left immortal exploits on the battlefield, but also demonstrated his unremitting pursuit of a better life in his ordinary life. The soul of the "Northeast Tiger Army", his story not only tells us the heroism in history, but also the inheritance of a life attitude.