This is an extraordinary life course, full of vicissitudes and legends. A young man who was smart and steady since childhood, with fiery ideals, embarked on the road of revolution, and after several ups and downs, he finally became the founding general of New China. However, the god of fate always seems to have a thirst for evil, and just as the general was dying, he was falsely accused of "bourgeois individualism" and suffered unspeakable grievances. When his closest comrades-in-arms learned of the news, they were furious and asked in a heart-wrenching voice: "Are you still refusing to let him go when everyone is gone?" The blood of a hero seems to be shouting, a truth needs to be restored urgently, let us walk into this magnificent history together.
In 1907, in Fulong Township, Huitong County, Hunan Province, a boy named Su Yu was born in a well-to-do family. At a young age, he showed extraordinary wisdom and maturity, which attracted the admiration of the elders. His parents originally wanted to train him to be the successor of the family business, but fate opened up a new path for him in life.
In 1923, 16-year-old Su Yu was admitted to the Hunan Provincial Second Normal School, where he met the communist Teng Daiyuan, thus opening the road of learning Marxism. Since then, a seed burning with the flame of ideals has been planted in his heart. By 1927, Chiang Kai-shek's "purging the party" movement forced Su Yu to leave the campus, join the Red Army, and officially become a Communist Party member, starting his revolutionary career.
Since then, Su Yu has been like a brave lion, surviving in the smoke of revolution and growing up. During the Jinggangshan period, he served as a company commander, battalion commander, detachment commander and other positions, demonstrating outstanding military command ability. Every movement is aimed at strengthening army building and enhancing combat effectiveness. He resolutely opposed those vile behaviors that violated military discipline and insulted soldiers, and advocated the use of ideological education to manage troops.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Su Yu made great achievements. As the advance officer and soldier of the New Fourth Army, he personally led his troops to snipe the Japanese convoy in Weigang Village, and won a "good start" victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Since then, he has actively carried out guerrilla warfare, repeatedly attacked the Japanese puppet army, and became a nightmare in the hearts of the enemy. What is even more memorable is that in the Battle of Gaoyou in December 1945, Su Yu became a famous anti-Japanese general who fought a decisive battle with the Japanese army until the last moment.
During the War of Liberation, Chairman Mao clearly pointed out that the Battle of Eastern Henan in 1948 was a key turning point in the war. At that time, the East China Field Army was preparing to cross the Yangtze River and adopt a strategy behind enemy lines, but Su Yu refused to carry out the order on the grounds that the time to cross the river had not yet arrived. Chairman Mao didn't say a word, but supported Su Yu's judgment. As a result, after World War I, the situation did turn around, laying the foundation for the eventual victory over the Kuomintang. It can be seen how much Chairman Mao trusted Su Yu's military talent.
In 1955, at a major award ceremony, Su Yu was awarded the rank of general for his outstanding military exploits, ranking first on the list. No one expected that just three years later, in 1958, he would be falsely accused of "bourgeois individualism".
In fact, Su Yu is a celebrity as his name suggests, straightforward and very pragmatic, which may be the root of his slander. Even if he was wronged, he didn't complain too much and silently accepted this unfair treatment. It was not until 1980 that he confided in his wife a wish: after I passed away, I would not hold any mourning activities, scatter my ashes on the land where I once fought, and reunite with my comrades-in-arms who were buried there.
On February 5, 1984, Su Yu's long life came to an end. But what is sad is that when his closest old comrade-in-arms Xiao Jinguang learned the news and was about to write a text to mourn him, he was blocked for unknown reasons. Xiao Jinguang was shocked and angry: "Everyone is gone, do you still refuse to let him go?"
Finally, after some effort, the eulogy was finally published. And just nine years later, in 1993, Su Yu's other comrades-in-arms also jointly applied to the Military Commission for his rehabilitation. In 1994, the Military Commission finally gave Su Yu justice and admitted the "misjudgment" against him that year.
Looking back on Su Yu's life now, we can't help but be moved. A young man from a humble background eventually grew up to become the founding general, which can be described as extremely glorious. But what a cruel irony that he suffered unspeakable grievances in his later years. Fortunately, history finally vindicated him and cleared his wrongful convictions.
Mr. Su Yu used his life to interpret the revolutionary feelings of "not afraid of clouds and clouds". He has always maintained a sincere heart, even if he was slandered. It is this simple and frank character that has made him an immortal legend in his military career. We have reason to believe that under the protection of the annals of history, Mr. Su Yu's spirit and deeds will be immortal and shine in the annals of the nation.