Author: Cowherds in Su District
In May 1951, in the second phase of the Fifth Campaign of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the 180th Division lost, and Peng Dehuai was very angry. In order to learn lessons and clarify the next step of combat thinking, in June, the Headquarters of the Volunteer Army held an enlarged meeting, which was attended by the chief and deputy commanders of various corps, the commanders and political commissars of various armies, and the relevant personnel of the Front Command of the People's Army. During that time, Chen Geng happened to be ill, but as the commander and political commissar of the Third Corps, he heard that the Third Corps did not fight well in the second phase of the Fifth Campaign, especially after the 180th Division of the Third Corps suffered a serious defeat, he was still sick and rushed to the meeting.
【Volunteers cross the Yalu River】
At the meeting, Peng Dehuai, commander and political commissar of the Volunteer Army, conveyed Chairman Mao's instructions and summed up the situation of the previous stage of the campaign, saying: "With the joint efforts of everyone, the fifth campaign annihilated more than 82,000 enemy troops, prevented the enemy's landing plan, and effectively reversed the passive situation in the fourth campaign..." Subsequently, he began to sum up the lesson: "The lesson of the fifth campaign for us is also very profound, mainly because our troops did not predict the speed of large-scale pursuit of the enemy. Suffered a loss when it came to the retreat transfer! ”
When he said this, Peng Dehuai suddenly turned blue in the face, smashed his fist on the table, and shouted at the commander of the 60th Army of the 3rd Corps under the stage: "Wei Jie, you stand up for me, today I will name you!" How did you become a military commander! When the headquarters ordered you to lead the troops to retreat, it clearly asked you to prevent the enemy from following and take precautions. However, you did not use your brain, stubbornly carried out the orders of the headquarters, and the 180th Division's plan was not well thought out and meticulous, resulting in the loss of the 180th Division. As a military commander like you, it is difficult for civilians to be indignant without military law! ”
Commander of the 60th Army of the Volunteer Army, Wei Jie
Peng Dehuai was furious, no one in the venue dared to make a sound, Wei Jie was scolded red-faced, and his head was so low that he was about to stick it on the table. At this time, someone secretly signaled to Deng Hua, deputy commander of the Volunteer Army, to calm the anger of General Manager Peng. Deng Hua shook his head and whispered back, "I can't persuade now, if I try to persuade, it will only anger President Peng." Everyone was silent, and the atmosphere became very tense.
And it was at this time that one person spoke boldly and did a good job of eliminating embarrassment.
This person was Chen Geng, commander of the 3rd Corps. Chen Geng is very popular, speaks humorously, and has an extraordinary relationship with Peng Dehuai. Only to see Chen Geng stand up with a smile and say to Peng Dehuai: "Boss, you see that it is getting dark now, the meeting has been held for so long, and everyone is sitting with sore backs." If you look at these people again, their faces are red with urine, but no one dares to move without your orders. If they continue to sit down, I am afraid that their bladder will be inflated, and if it is really inflated, it will affect the fertility and will cut off the children and grandchildren. In this way, the volunteer army will have no descendants, that is not good. ”
Chen Geng is known for his humor and witty humor, and he loves to joke
When Peng Dehuai was told this by Chen Geng, his face was obviously much more relaxed, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Chen Geng continued to hit the iron while it was hot: "Boss, I think this meeting is very rich in content, praise that should be praised, and criticized by criticism." I don't dare to say anything about these critics, and they certainly know that they are wrong. I suggest that the meeting be adjourned for the time being, so that everyone can relax their minds and feel better. When the time comes for you to continue to criticize, the effect will be much better, do you agree with my suggestion? ”
Peng Dehuai listened to it and was silent, and Chen Geng continued: "Boss, you should also rest for a while, you are tired, Chairman Mao and Sister Pu will find us desperately, we can't afford this responsibility..."
Peng Dehuai and his wife Pu Anxiu
At the headquarters of the Volunteer Army, Peng Dehuai organized a combat meeting
Peng Dehuai waved his hand and said somewhat helplessly: "Okay, as long as you Chen Geng can talk, then listen to you, eat immediately, and take a break." "After saying that, be the first to walk out of the venue.
After Peng Dehuai left, everyone was finally relieved, and they gathered in front of Chen Geng and said, "Commander Chen, you still have a way, and if you continue to be criticized like this, you really have to pee your pants." ”
Chen Geng smiled and said, "Less verbose, hurry up and go to the convenience, otherwise I see that you are going to wet your pants!" Everyone laughed, and the tension eased.
Yang Di, deputy director of the Operations Department, took the cooks from the cooking squad and carried the meal to the conference room, and some people saw that Peng Dehuai was not there, so they deliberately knocked the bowl jingle and jokingly said to Yang Di: We are fighting so the front line, it is hard to come to the headquarters for a meeting, why, the wine does not have to drink? Yang Di smiled and said, "Rest assured, the wine will definitely be drunk, but not now." ”
Everyone narrowed their eyes and asked, "Why?" ”
Yang Di replied: "Just now Mr. Peng has lost so much temper, it is difficult to stop, if everyone drinks here, there will definitely be a very heavy wine, if Mr. Peng smells the wine, then it will be angry again." So, it's not that I don't give you wine to drink, but I don't dare. Everyone listened to Yang Di's words and nodded their heads and praised him for his thoughtfulness.
Everyone began to eat, and only Wei Jie, commander of the 60th Army, and the political commissar were still sitting motionless in their positions, and Wei Jie's eyes were still wet and he was obviously in tears. Yang Di walked over to them to eat, but the two remained silent, Yang Di knew that the two of them were in a very bad mood and did not know how to persuade them to eat. At this time, Wang Jinshan, Song Shilun, Yang Dezhi, Du Yide, etc. also came to comfort the two with their rice bowls. Under the persuasion of everyone, the two barely took a few bites of rice.
Everyone quickly finished eating and immediately returned to their respective positions to wait for the meeting to continue. At this time, Chen Geng walked in and said to everyone with a smirk: "Comrades, who want to continue to be criticized for raising their hands." When everyone heard him say this, they felt very confused, no one dared to raise their hands, and some shouted: "Commander Chen, if you have anything to say, just say it, don't hang our appetite." ”
Chen Geng had a mysterious look: "Tell everyone a good news, don't be criticized, don't hold a meeting again." Everyone listened and applauded. At this time, Chen Geng's face suddenly narrowed his smile and became serious, while signaling everyone to be quiet, he said: "However, before everyone leaves, we will have a brief meeting and ask Deputy Commander Deng Hua to convey general Peng's latest instructions." ”
Deng Hua said: "I came to convey General Manager Peng's instructions, just now when we were having dinner together, we felt that the meeting had said everything that should be said, and there was no great need to continue to open, so Chen Geng and I discussed it and proposed to General Manager Peng not to continue the meeting, so that everyone could go back and sum up." Mr. Peng also agreed to our suggestion. However, he stressed that after we go back, we must calmly reflect and earnestly learn lessons. ”
Everyone said in unison: "Great, thank you Commander Deng and Commander Chen, we will definitely seriously reflect, learn lessons, and fight the battle well." ”
Chen Geng said solemnly: "Don't thank us, you must remember that in the future wars, you must use your brains more, and don't make General Peng angry anymore, otherwise we will accompany us to be criticized." ”
After speaking, Chen Geng joked again: "In ancient times, only accompanied the prince to study, and never accompanied the prince to be criticized..."
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