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A seemingly ordinary old man walked slowly towards the tight gate of the 113th Division, and the old man's outfit was simple and plain.
He came here for only one purpose - to visit his son, who was serving in this unit.
However, when he reached the door, ready to pass through the door that led to the depths of the barracks, a young sentry raised his hand and politely but resolutely stopped him.
The old man patiently explained his intentions, hoping that the sentry would understand and let him go. The sentinels remained unmoved, sticking to military rules and unable to budge.
Time passed in a stalemate between the two, until the old man's patience finally ran out. His voice suddenly lowered with unquestionable majesty, "Tell your division commander to run over, he knows me." ”
This sentence echoed in the early morning air, attracting the attention of those around him.
The sentry hesitated in the face of this sudden order, what kind of sacredness could he give orders so confidently?
The clarion call for an all-out war of resistance
On July 7, 1937, the Lugou Bridge Incident broke out suddenly, and the full-scale War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression began.
He Jian received an urgent order from his superiors, carried the necessary luggage and a small number of personal weapons, and quickly rushed to Shanxi, preparing to take up a new position, the captain of the brigade.
At that time, Shanxi was on the front line of the Japanese invasion, and the situation was extremely tense due to frequent battles.
On the day He Jian arrived at the unit, it was getting late, the camp was brightly lit, and the soldiers were standing or sitting, nervously checking their equipment and cleaning their weapons.
He did not have time to rest, and was taken directly to the improvised command tent, where he quickly received a report on the current situation of the troops.
Faced with the grim realities of the battlefield, he knows that every decision he makes counts.
In the early morning of the next day, He Jian organized the first operational meeting of all the officers.
The map was tiled on a wooden table, and He Jian tapped his fingers on key locations on the map, detailing the next battle plan.
He decided to take advantage of the mountainous terrain of Shanxi to carry out tactical deployment in a favorable location and avoid a head-on battle, which was an effective strategy against the well-armed Japanese army.
In the mountains of Shanxi, He Jian led a newly formed army against a well-equipped Japanese army.
Despite being at a clear disadvantage in terms of troops and equipment, He Jian was unimpressed.
He relied on his in-depth knowledge of the terrain of the region to orchestrate every military operation that allowed his troops to perform at their maximum effectiveness under adverse conditions.
During a late-night operation, He Jian led his troops to take advantage of the dense forest and night to quietly approach a small Japanese camp.
They divided into several groups and simultaneously launched a surprise attack on the enemy from different directions. Armed with improvised weapons, the soldiers quickly approached the enemy's tents under the cover of the mountains.
Suddenly, a dense burst of explosions and gunfire broke the silence of the night, and the Japanese were completely caught off guard.
In this raid, He Jian's troops not only did not suffer any casualties, but also managed to eliminate dozens of enemy personnel and capture a batch of weapons and ammunition.
In addition, He Jian is also adept at taking advantage of terrain and weather conditions to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.
On a rainy day, he ordered his troops to hide on a hillside overlooking the enemy's approach.
When the Japanese troops came into their range, He Jian ordered the troops to concentrate their fire and opened heavy fire on the Japanese troops.
Due to the fact that the rain affected the sight and movement of the Japanese troops, it was difficult for them to quickly find cover, as a result of which they suffered heavy losses.
In another battle, He Jian took advantage of the complexity of the terrain to counter-encircle.
He sent a part of his forces to make a feint to attract the enemy's attention, while the main force circled the enemy's back from behind the mountain to form an encirclement.
By the time the enemy realized the situation, he was already in trouble.
This flexible tactic enabled He Jian's troops to win more with fewer in several battles.
Outstanding military achievements, step by step
Due to his repeated miraculous achievements on the battlefield of resistance against Japan, He Jian's military career is in full swing.
He was first promoted to battalion commander of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and soon after was promoted to regiment commander.
In these key positions, He Jian led his troops to participate in many important battles, and each time he was able to accurately execute complex tactics and strategies, and achieved remarkable results.
With the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, He Jian's status in the army increased day by day.
During the Liberation War, his military career reached a new peak.
He was successively appointed commander of the Lunan Theater and commander of the East China Field Army.
As the commander of the Lunan Theater Zone, He Jian faced an extremely arduous task.
The terrain in the Lunan region is complex, and there is a huge disparity in the strength of the enemy and us. He Jian often visited the front line in person to understand the actual needs of soldiers and the combat situation, and to ensure the effective implementation of the strategy.
After being promoted to division commander of the East China Field Army, He Jian's responsibilities were even greater.
East China was an important battlefield in the Liberation War, and he needed to coordinate multiple fraternal units to jointly complete the liberation task. In the process, He Jian demonstrated his organizational skills and command talent in large-scale operations.
In 1955, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the country during his many years of military career, he was awarded the rank of Major General.
At the award ceremony, He Jianjian wore a neat military uniform and a shining medal, and he received a certificate of honor and a military rank epaulette from the hands of the state leader. This moment is the highest affirmation of his many years of military career.
He Jian's low-key interview
Early one morning in 1970, He Jian ended a series of official duties in Baoding, Hebei Province.
He planned to go to the 113th Division to visit his son, who was serving there.
As the deputy commander of the brigade garrison, He Jian's status was high enough to attract the attention of any unit, however, he chose to conduct this private visit in the most low-key way possible.
On the way out of Baoding for the 113th Division, He Jian deliberately stopped the car, took off his iconic military uniform, and changed into ordinary civilian clothes.
He wore an ordinary gray shirt and dark pants, and an inconspicuous jacket over it, and looked like a common man.
He did this out of respect for the discipline of the army, but also out of his desire not to disturb the daily order of the army by his arrival, or to allow his son to be given special care because of his status.
When He Jian walked to the gate of the 113th Division, he originally thought that he would be able to see his son smoothly.
The sentry standing at the door, young and energetic, shouldered the burden of guard duty.
He Jian walked to the gate and reported his intention to the sentry. He explained that he had come to visit his son, who was serving in the unit, and hoped to be allowed to enter.
The Sentinel was dealing with an older man, but he didn't let his guard down.
He explained to He Jian that according to military regulations, no outsiders were allowed to enter the camp without prior notice, and even the families of soldiers needed to be formally registered and approved.
Although He Jian wore civilian clothing and looked unobtrusive, the training of the sentries prevented him from making any concessions to this rule.
As time passed, He Jian's anxiety as he stood outside the gate gradually revealed.
He explained to the Sentinel again, expressing his simple wish to see his son.
He asked if any of the officers in charge could be contacted, or if there were other procedures to follow in order to allow him to enter.
The sentinel understood the insistent old man, but still said that he needed to follow the rules.
The timely appearance of the division commander
In the face of the sentry's insistence, He Jian's patience was finally exhausted. He stood outside the gate and lowered his voice: "Tell your division commander to run over, he knows me." ”
Although his tone was stern, his attitude maintained the respect it deserved.
These words put pressure on the sentry standing guard. The Sentinels knew that, according to the rules and regulations of the army, no matter how distinguished the status of the visitor, certain procedures must be followed.
However, He Jian's aura and tone made him realize that the old man standing in front of him was extraordinary.
The sentry quickly reported the situation to the division commander Pei Feizheng.
Pei Fei was in the office dealing with daily paperwork when he received a report from the sentry.
Pei Feizheng did not hesitate, immediately put down the work in his hand, got up from the desk, and walked out of the office quickly.
He made his way through several barracks of the troops, hurrying along the paved road that connected the office area with the janitorials.
His pace is blistering, almost as running, and this urgency is not often seen in his usual ways.
When Pei Fei saw He Jian's figure from a distance, his pace quickened, almost turning into a trot.
He quickly walked through the gate and walked straight to He Jian with a welcome smile on his face.
As soon as he arrived in front of He Jian, Pei Feizheng immediately stopped, gave a standard and solemn military salute, and then quickly stepped forward and held He Jian's hand tightly with both hands.
Although there were no superfluous words, his actions revealed a deep respect and welcome for He Jian.
Pei Feizheng's enthusiasm and respect quickly dissolved the delicate atmosphere in front of the gate.
He invited He Jian into the unit, and the two walked side by side to the camp where He Jian's son was.
Along the way, Pei Fei was briefing He Jian on the recent situation and recent developments of the troops from time to time, trying to make the visit as meaningful and warm as possible.
They walked through the main road of the camp, and the soldiers on both sides saw that Pei Feizheng was accompanied by no one else, but an old man who looked quite civilian, and they all consciously saluted.
Pei Fei succinctly introduced to the soldiers: "This is our old-timer. ”
When he arrived at He Jian's son's company, Pei Fei was personally going to report it, while He Jian waited for a while.
Soon his son arrived, and when he saw his father, he had a look of surprise on his face.
Accompanied by Pei Feizheng, He Jian visited the unit's training facilities and also observed a training exercise for the soldiers.
Pei Feizheng explained in detail the purpose and implementation process of each training, while He Jian listened attentively, nodding his head in agreement from time to time.
After the incident, Pei Feizheng personally sent He Jian back to the gate, and when he parted, he clasped He Jian's hand again and expressed his wishes for the old general's health and happiness in the future.
References:[1]Ma Xiaoli. People's Literature,2011(2):38-58