In March 1961 in Shanghai, the weather was gloomy and damp and cold. In an ordinary room, there was an old man with a haggard face. He is the famous General Chen Geng, who is currently fighting the final battle against the disease. There was a tense atmosphere in the room, as if to foretell something important to happen.
The life legend of revolutionary veteran Chen Geng
Chen Geng, this name can be described as thunderous in modern Chinese history. He was a commanding revolutionary general and the founding general of the People's Republic of China after the founding of New China. From the Northern Expedition to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and then to the War of Liberation, Chen Geng's footprints are all over the country. He was not only a military strategist, but also a pioneer in science, technology, and education, and made great contributions to the national defense construction of New China. However, shortly after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the highly decorated general faced an unexpected life test.
From the battlefield to the sickbed: the last days of a generation of famous generals
In 1959, Chen Geng's health deteriorated sharply. As an old revolutionary accustomed to charging into battle, he was unusually optimistic about his physical condition. Even under repeated warnings from doctors, he still insisted on working, believing that he "fought so many battles and didn't die, how could he fall because of this illness". However, fate seems to have played a joke on this iron-clad man. Just when he was about to continue to fight for the cause of national defense, a sudden myocardial infarction knocked him down on the sickbed.
Fighting the disease: Chen Geng's last stubbornness
Chen Geng was sent to Shanghai to recuperate, which was undoubtedly a torment for a general who was accustomed to battlefield life. He was unwilling to be "house arrested" in the ward like this, and always tried to return to work. Once, he heard that there was a national defense scientific research project to be tested, and without saying a word, he had to go there in person. His wife Fu Ya tried hard to persuade her, but the stubborn old general said: "You just tell them that I came back alive!"
This stubbornness is not only reflected in his work, but also in his attitude towards his own illness. Even though his chest hurt terribly, he just rubbed it silently until his clothes were worn out. He seemed to decide that as long as he didn't admit it, the disease couldn't help him. However, the wheel of fate does not stop turning because of one's will.
The last moments of life: two things that made the wife unbearable
In the early morning of March 16, 1961, Chen Geng's condition suddenly deteriorated. Severe chest pain woke him up from his sleep, and this time the myocardial infarction was menacing, as if it was about to take the old general's life in one fell swoop.
At the last moment of his life, Chen Geng took his wife Fu Ya's hand and said with difficulty: "Fu Ya, I have two things that I am afraid you can't afford." Fu Ya held back tears and quietly waited for her husband's next words. Chen Geng took a deep breath and continued: "First, I'm going to die. Second, if you have a bad menopause, your hair will turn gray all at once. "
These words not only reflect Chen Geng's calmness in the face of death, but also show his deep concern for his wife. Even in the last moments of his life, he maintained his usual humor. This spirit of not forgetting to care for others at the moment of life and death is a true portrayal of Chen Geng's life.
After Fu Ya heard this, tears rained down. She couldn't believe that this husband, who had been born and died in the rain of bullets, was going to leave her like this. She turned her head, not daring to let Chen Geng see her tears. Chen Geng asked softly, "Fu Ya, what's wrong with you?" Why don't you look at me?"
At this moment, the doctors rushed to the scene and began an emergency resuscitation. However, in the face of the call of death, even the most advanced medical technology seems powerless. In the midst of the hectic and hectic, Chen Geng slowly closed his eyes and left the world he had fought for all his life forever.
Chen Geng's departure is not only a personal loss for Fu Ya, but also a loss for the entire country. This once commanding general left quietly like this. However, his spirit and contributions are forever etched in the history of China.
Chen Geng is not only a legend of a revolutionary, but also a true portrayal of an ordinary person facing life and death. His stubbornness, humor, and love for his loved ones allow us to see a real person in flesh and blood, not just a symbol in a history book.
In today's society, it may be difficult for us to appreciate the hardships and dedication of Chen Geng's generation. But their spirit has been inspiring us. Perseverance in the face of difficulties, humility and low-key in the face of success, and calmness in the face of life and death, these qualities are still worth learning and inheriting.
Chen Geng's life is like a magnificent epic. His departure marked the end of an era. However, the spiritual wealth he left us will live on forever. As we commemorate this great revolutionary, we might as well think about it: In our lives, can we, like Chen Geng, still maintain our love for others and love for life in the last moments of our lives?