The legends of the glorious years are always unforgettable. Yang Dezhi and Luo Ruiqing, from the relationship between the former guards and the guarded, to the close comrades-in-arms who fought side by side later, their life path is like a microcosm, witnessing the turbulent years of that era. However, did you know that there was a small episode between them back then? That is, Yang Dezhi, as Luo Ruiqing's guard, failed to protect his superiors and let Luo Ruiqing be injured in the battle, which made him blame himself, and he didn't have a chance to make up for it until many years later. What's the story behind this?
Back in 1930, Yang Dezhi had just turned 17 years old and had already experienced a hundred battles and joined the 11th Division of the Red Fourth Army as the platoon commander of the communication guard platoon. At the same time, Luo Ruiqing was also appointed as the political commissar of the division. Who would have thought that in front of the two people who were 5 years apart, a thrilling experience would begin.
On May 16, 1931, the 11th Division received an order to capture Jiucunling and Guanyin Cliff. Division commander Zeng Shi'e and political commissar Luo Ruiqing deployed an attack in an instant. But the enemy's fire was too fierce, and the attack was deadlocked. Luo Ruiqing made a decision immediately and led people to break through first. Young Yang Dezhi followed closely behind, responsible for keeping the superior safe.
At this critical juncture, a stray bullet without an eye hit Luo Ruiqing's left side of the face and passed through his ear. Blood flowed, and Luo Ruiqing suddenly fell unconscious. Fortunately, there was a hygienist who immediately came to the rescue, and Luo Ruiqing was able to pick up a life. Yang Dezhi, on the other hand, blamed himself for failing to protect his superiors for the rest of his life.
"If that bullet goes a little bit higher or a little lower, you and I will be separated forever." Even Luo Ruiqing himself could not hide his regrets. For Yang Dezhi, this is undoubtedly a regret that will never be let go.
Since then, the fate of Yang Luo and the two has parted ways. Luo Ruiqing was transferred to the political commissar of the Red Fourth Army, while Yang Dezhi went to the Red 15th Army as the regiment commander. It was not until 1937 that the two reunited at Kang University, and the friendship between teachers and students temporarily lifted the regret of separation. But with the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Yang Dezhi went to the front line again and was separated from the old leader again.
The path of fate is tortuous, but the heroes will always reunite. In 1947, Yang Dezhi became the commander of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Field Army, and Luo Ruiqing was appointed as the political commissar, and the two really became comrades-in-arms who fought side by side. At the inauguration ceremony, Yang Dezhi could not hide his respect for Luo Ruiqing: "Political Commissar Luo is my old superior, I was just a small platoon commander back then, and he taught me how to fight. It is a great honour for me to be able to re-command the troops under him. "
Since then, the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Field Army has repeatedly performed miraculous feats and achieved outstanding results. In addition to Yang Luo, there are also Yang Chengwu, Geng Biao, Pan Zili and other founding fathers, who are known as the "Yang Luo Geng Corps". A strong division is invincible, intimidating the enemy, and its contribution is indispensable. In 1948, this heroic division was reorganized into the Second Corps of the North China Military Region, and the positions of Yang Dezhi and Luo Ruiqing did not change. However, the good times did not last long, and in 1949, Luo Ruiqing was ordered to leave the team and was personally recruited by Chairman Mao to serve as the first Minister of Public Security of New China. This goodbye is another few years.
Yang Dezhi looked at Luo Ruiqing's departing back, and his heart was very reluctant. Recalling the deadly stray bullet that year, he said sincerely: "Fortunately, you were only injured at that time, otherwise we would still have the opportunity to fight side by side today?"
The years fly by, and life has its own opportunities. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, although the two were in charge of different fields, they both made outstanding contributions to national construction. Luo Ruiqing served as Chief of General Staff, Vice Minister of National Defense, and Vice Premier; Yang Dezhi also successively served as commander of the three major military regions of Jinan, Wuhan, and Kunming, and made great contributions to the building of the people's army. #头条首发大赛#