preface
At the end of 1951, Moscow was freezing and snowy. A "Gas" sedan drove into a dilapidated residential compound, attracting children to watch.
This luxury car is worth tens of thousands of rubles, which is the salary of an ordinary worker for 10 years. Unable to hide his excitement was the first-year student Victor (Chen Zumo), because the visitor was looking for his father.
The visitor was Zhang Wentian, Chinese ambassador to the Soviet Union, and the object of the visit was Chen Zumo's father, Chen Changhao, the general political commissar of the Red Fourth Front Army and one of the founders of the Hubei-Henan-Anhui and Sichuan-Shaanxi base areas.
The double-faced life of a Red Army general: Chen Changhao's 13-year incognito mystery
In Moscow in 1951, the wind was howling and the snow was falling. In a dilapidated residential building, a middle-aged man is working at his desk. He was dark-skinned, emaciated, and had a bit of melancholy in his eyes.
Who would have thought that this seemingly ordinary man was actually Chen Changhao, the general political commissar of the Red Fourth Front Army, who had galloped across the battlefield?
"Daddy, I'm back!" A childish voice shattered the silence of the room. Chen Changhao raised his head and smiled lovingly.
This is his son Chen Zumo, a young boy born and raised in the Soviet Union. In the eyes of his son, his father is just an ordinary translator, burying his head in the stacks of books every day.
Chen Changhao's wife, Grana, is a textile worker, and she does not know her husband's true identity. A family of three is crammed into a small room, living a poor but happy life. Grana often said, "As long as I have children and a husband, I am very content." "
However, Chen Changhao has a secret hidden in his heart that no one knows. He was the general political commissar of the Red Fourth Front Army and commanded tens of thousands of troops. But now, he can only live in obscurity in a foreign land.
"Comrade Changhao, the motherland needs you!" At the end of 1951, Zhang Wentian came to visit. Chen Changhao has been waiting for this moment for 13 years. He held Zhang Wentian's hand tightly, and tears rained down: "We can finally go home!" "
Chen Zumo recalled: "That day, I saw my father crying like a child. "
Why did a Red Army general go incognito in the USSR for 13 years? What's the untold story behind this? Chen Changhao's experience reflects the complexity of that special era. Is his choice helpless or mission?
In that year, Chen Changhao led the Red Army to create a new world in the Hubei-Henan-Anhui Soviet region. He was brave and good at fighting, and he was well commanded. However, the wheel of history is always full of uncertainties. In some political turmoil, he had to go to the Soviet Union.
In Moscow, Chen Changhao lived the life of an ordinary person. He translated literature and studied Marxist-Leninist works every day. Despite being in a foreign land, he has always been close to his country. He often said to his son, "China is very good, and one day we will go back." "
After 13 years of waiting, there is finally a light at the dawn. When Chen Changhao stepped on the train back to China, he knew that his life was about to turn a new page. And what kind of surprise will this page bring to his family?
"Dad is a big official?" There is a huge gap between the ordinary father in the eyes of the son and his true identity
Chen Zumo blinked his eyes wide, looking at the scene in front of him with a confused expression. As soon as they arrived in Beijing, they were greeted by a group of people in crisp uniforms. One of the officers, wearing a general star, respectfully saluted his father: "General Political Commissar Chen, welcome back to China!" "
"General Political Commissar? Isn't Dad a translator? Chen Zumo muttered quietly and pulled the corner of his mother's clothes. Grana was also at a loss, apparently unaware of her husband's true identity.
Recalling his days in Moscow, Chen Zumo remembers it vividly. At that time, my father always wore modest clothes and rode a beat-up bicycle to and from work. The room in the house was pitifully small, and three people slept crammed into one bed. When it's cold in winter, the whole family can only warm up around a small stove.
"Come, son, dad will tell you a story." Every night, Chen Changhao tells his son about Chinese folklore. Xiao Chen Zu Mo likes to listen to the story of Sun Wukong's havoc in the Heavenly Palace. He always asked innocently: "Dad, when do you think we can go to China?" "
Chen Changhao always replied with a smile: "Yes, one day we will go back." "
Who would have thought that this father, who was ordinary in the eyes of his son, was once a Red Army general who galloped across the field? In the Hubei-Henan-Anhui Soviet Region, Chen Changhao led the Red Army to make great achievements. He commanded the Red Army's air battles in Chinese history. However, he never mentioned a word about these glorious past events to his family.
"Dad, are you really a big official?" One day after returning to China, Chen Zumo finally mustered up the courage to ask.
Chen Changhao touched his son's head lovingly: "Child, Dad just did what he should do." The important thing is not to be a big official, but to serve the people. "
Grana listened, tears glistening in her eyes. She remembered what her husband had said: "My dear, as long as we are together as a family, everywhere is home." It turned out that he had been waiting for this day to come.
Chen Zumo gradually understood his father's extraordinary. He began to study Chinese and understand the history of China. One day, he found a diary in his father's study. It reads: "Although I am in a foreign land, my heart is always with the motherland." When the mountains are full of flowers, I laugh in the bushes. "
This experience made Chen Zumo deeply realize that there may be an extraordinary heart hidden under the ordinary appearance. He began to think: what is a real hero? Is it a commanding general, or a father who pays silently?
As time went on, Chen Zumo gradually adapted to his new life. He often recalls his days in Moscow, when his father, although he was ordinary, gave him the warmest love. Now, even though my father's identity has changed, that love remains the same.
This experience made Chen Zumo understand that no matter what kind of environment he is in, the most important thing is to maintain his original intention and stick to his beliefs. He secretly determined to be like his father and become a person who contributes to the country and the people.
From a dilapidated residential building to Cuimingzhuang: a dramatic life turning point for a family of three
Beijing, Cuimingzhuang Hotel. A solemn courtyard stands quietly and blends in with the surrounding Gaogan residential area. This is the new home of Chen Changhao's family after returning to China.
Chen Zumo stood in the courtyard, his eyes wide open and his mouth slightly open. He couldn't help but rub his eyes, afraid that it was all just a dream. Just a few months ago, they were crammed into the cramped residential buildings of Moscow, but now they live in such a spacious courtyard.
"Victor, no, I should call you Zumo by now." Mother Grana gently patted her son's shoulder, "Come, help mom pack her luggage." "
Chen Zumo nodded and followed his mother into the house. As soon as he stepped into the room, he was stunned by what he saw. Spacious living room, bright windows, and a big bed that looked very comfortable. All this contrasts sharply with their life in Moscow.
"Mom, are we really going to live here?" Chen Zumo couldn't help but ask.
Grana smiled and nodded, "Yes, this is our new home. "
Chen Changhao stood at the door, looking at the busy figures of his wife and son, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. He remembered his days in Moscow, when life was poor, but there was also a unique warmth.
"Daddy, look!" Chen Zumo shouted excitedly, "There is a refrigerator in the kitchen!" "In Moscow, they can only use the windowsill as a refrigerator, and in winter they leave food outside the window to refrigerate.
Chen Changhao walked over with a smile and touched his son's head: "Yes, we can eat fresh vegetables and fruits in the future." "
The great changes in life made this family of three a little uncomfortable. Grana often stands in the kitchen in a daze, not knowing how to use these modern appliances. Chen Zumo was full of curiosity about everything around him, and always pestered his father to ask questions.
One day, Chen Changhao took his wife and son to Tiananmen Square. Standing in the square, watching the five-star red flag fluttering high, Chen Changhao's eyes flashed with tears.
"Dad, why are you crying?" Chen Zu asked puzzled.
Chen Changhao squatted down and looked into his son's eyes: "Because Dad has finally returned to his motherland." Remember, children, love this country no matter where we live. "
Over time, the family gradually adapted to their new life. Grana learned to cook Chinese food, and Chen Zumo slowly mastered Chinese. Every night, they would sit around and chat, as they had done in Moscow.
However, great life changes also bring new challenges. Chen Changhao began to be busy with work, and often came home late at night. Grana had to deal with the cultural differences on her own. Chen Zumo has to work hard to adapt to his new school and friends.
One day, Chen Zumo came home from school and found his father at home rarely. He ran over excitedly: "Dad, some people at school today say that you are a hero, is it true?" "
Chen Changhao was silent for a while, and then said softly: "Child, the real heroes are those ordinary people who are unknown and pay for the country. "
This sentence was deeply imprinted in Chen Zumo's heart. He began to understand that his father's heroism was not only reflected on the battlefield, but also in the thirteen years of perseverance and waiting.
From a dilapidated residential building to a dormitory for senior cadres, the life of Chen Changhao's family has undergone earth-shaking changes.
But one thing has never changed, and that is the deep affection between them. This family affection has accompanied them through difficult years and will continue to support them in the face of future challenges.
Heroes of the Red Army's Air Battles: Uncovering the Little-Known Legendary History of Chen Changhao
On a sunny afternoon, Chen Zumo was flipping through his father's old photo album. Suddenly, a yellowed photo caught his eye. In the photo, the young Chen Changhao is wearing a military uniform and standing next to a plane, with a confident smile on his face.
"Dad, is this you?" Chen Zumo asked in surprise.
Chen Changhao walked over, looked at the photo, and a trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes: "Yes, it was 1931, and we had just won the first air battle in Chinese history. "
Chen Zumo's eyes widened: "Really? Dad, can you tell me this story? "
Chen Changhao nodded and began to speak. In November 1931, the Kuomintang army sent planes to bomb the Hubei-Henan-Anhui Soviet area, and the enemy plane was forced to land in the Hubei-Henan-Anhui Soviet area and was captured.
Chen Changhao, the 27-year-old political commissar of the Red Fourth Front Army, personally boarded the plane and flew to Huang'an City with the captured pilot, scattering leaflets in the air.
This first air battle of the Red Army shook the defenders, and Huang Ancheng was immediately broken. Chen Changhao's heroic actions shocked the entire Red Fourth Front Army.
Chen Zumo listened attentively: "Dad, you are amazing!" "
Chen Changhao smiled and shook his head: "No, the real amazing thing is the pilots who risk their lives to fly the plane. They are the real heroes. "
In addition to commanding air battles, Chen Changhao also participated in many important battles. During the four crossings of Chishui, he led the Red Army skillfully through the enemy's blockade line and made an important contribution to the victory of the Long March.
"War is cruel," Chen Changhao said solemnly, "and we fight for peace." "
Chen Zumo nodded thoughtfully. He began to understand that his father's silence was not cowardice, but a kind of inner strength. The ordinary life in Moscow in those years overshadowed the glorious achievements of my father.
One day, Chen Zumo was in a history class at school, and the teacher talked about the heroic deeds of the Red Army. He couldn't help but raise his hand to speak, and proudly said, "My dad was involved in these battles!" "
The whole class looked at him in amazement. From that day on, Chen Zumo had a different light in the eyes of his classmates.
However, Chen Changhao did not encourage his son to show off too much. He often told his son: "A real hero does not rely on boasting, but on actual actions." "
As he grew older, Chen Zumo became more and more aware of his father's personality. He began to pay attention to the development of the country and was determined to contribute to the country like his father.
Before his death, Chen Changhao warned his younger brother: "We must be like paving stones, able to withstand the test of the organization and the people." "
He used it to educate future generations and practice his own beliefs. Chen Changhao's life has been full of ups and downs, which makes future generations sigh.
His three sons have their own achievements: the eldest son is an expert in the nuclear industry, the second son is a father of the automobile industry, and the third son is a teacher of Chinese as a foreign language.
Chen Changhao's story is not only a dusty history, but also a mirror that reflects the contemporary.
Heroes exist not only on the battlefield, but also in ordinary life. Every person who silently dedicates himself is the force that pushes history forward.
So, in times of peace, how can we inherit the spirit of our ancestors?
How to write an extraordinary life in an ordinary position? These questions are worth pondering for everyone.
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