In 1979, an old general under the light of a red star, when faced with a major mistake made by his own son, made a shocking decision - to shoot him directly! Why is this iron-faced and selfless General Xu Shiyou so ruthless to his bloodline? What kind of mistake makes a father give such a harsh order to his son?
In 1979, it was the early stage of reform and opening up, and the whole country was filled with an atmosphere of change. In such a special period, under the heavy pressure of military and politics, a subversive event also happened in the family of General Xu Shiyou.
Xu Shiyou, this name is well-known in the army. He was a strict soldier with almost strict requirements for military discipline. One day in 1979, he suddenly received a surprise visit from an old comrade-in-arms, Nie Fengzhi. Nie Fengzhi is not an ordinary person, he was the commander of the Nanjing Military Region at that time, and the relationship between the two can be said to be like brothers.
Nie Fengzhi's visit was supposed to be a happy event, but this time his face was extremely solemn. It turned out that he had come with an extremely important mission. After some pleasantries, Nie Fengzhi finally spoke, and he told Xu Shiyou a shocking news - Xu's second son Xu Jianjun had made a major mistake in the army and had been controlled.
After Xu Shiyou heard this, his face instantly turned blue and he was emotional. As a strict father in the army, he was extremely disappointed and angry at his son's behavior. When Nie Fengzhi asked for advice on how to deal with it, Xu Shiyou burst out of his anger: "Shoot!" Shoot directly! This sentence was like a thunderbolt from the sky, making Nie Fengzhi feel unacceptable. But Xu Shiyou is serious, and his military nature is vividly displayed at this moment.
You may ask, what did Xu Jianjun do wrong? It is understood that although Xu Jianjun has always performed well in the army, he has inadvertently violated military discipline, and the specific situation is a secret among secrets. This incident caused a great shock among the high-level, and it was finally decided that Xu Shiyou would decide how to deal with it.
Although Xu Shiyou's decision was extremely harsh, it also reflected his respect for military discipline and his reverence for national law. He believed that even his own son could not violate justice because of his own personal feelings. This iron-faced and selfless approach caused great controversy and discussion in the society at that time. Some praised him for his integrity and principles, while others were heartbroken by his decision-making. But no matter what, Xu Shiyou's choice also allows people to see the iron-clad backbone and loyalty to the country of a soldier.
The story behind this decision is much more than that. It is said that Xu Shiyou experienced a great psychological struggle before making this decision. He knew that the decision would cost him his son, but as a soldier, he knew better the importance of discipline. His decision is not only a punishment for his son, but also a warning to all soldiers: military discipline cannot be broken.
After the incident, Xu Shiyou's life also changed. Although he is still the strict general, in private, no one knows how he feels. Some people say that in the dead of night, he will be alone in the study and think silently, perhaps reminiscing about the bits and pieces with his son, and his heart is full of complex emotions. This ambivalence has not subsided in his later life.
Xu Shiyou's decision has sparked extensive discussions in society. Some people think that this is the iron-blooded seriousness that a soldier should have, and it is the maintenance of military discipline; It is also seen as an extreme family tragedy that reflects the conflict between the individual and the duty of the state. In any case, Xu Shiyou's name is remembered by more people, and his ruthless sense of justice has become the label of his life.
As time passed, that decision in 1979 faded away, but the story of Xu Shiyou is still being told. His behavior is not only a test of personal morality, but also a microcosm of how a soldier chooses between country and family in the context of an era. This choice, although cruel, also shows the responsibility and courage of a soldier.
When Xu Shiyou faces the dual responsibilities of the country and his family, every choice may be full of pain and challenges. Xu Shiyou's decision, whether morally or emotionally, showed his own judgment and courage in the face of major morality and law.