Beijing, 1955. A big drama is unfolding about the ranks of the republic. At that time, the bigwigs in the army were fighting for a special person - he was He Bingyan. How can this quasi-corps-level general be among the generals?
[Who is He Bingyan sacred? 】
To say that this He Bingyan is not an ordinary person. He was born as a "swordsman", and he has practiced good martial arts since he was a child. When it comes to war, this guy is simply a madman. Don't look at him as not tall, but when he charges, it's called a fierce one.
Once, he rushed into the enemy pile with a kitchen knife. Chopping left and right, slashing indiscriminately, scaring the enemy into a fart. When the comrades-in-arms saw this scene, they were stunned: what kind of war is this, this is simply chopping melons and vegetables!
You think that's the end of it? That's too underestimating He Bingyan. When he became the regiment commander and division commander, he still rushed to the front. Once when he was fighting devils, this man rushed forward with a big knife. That scene is like a duel of masters in ancient martial arts novels. The devil's katana is like a toy in his eyes, and it can cut off an arm with a single sword. In the end, he led his troops to kill more than 500 devils and destroyed more than 30 cars. This is good, and the cowhide of the "invincible Japan Empire" boasted by the devil has been punctured.
【He Bingyan's unique charm】
He Bingyan is not only good at fighting, but also pays special attention to righteousness at critical moments. On one occasion, he was mistakenly identified as a "counter-revolutionary" and was almost shot dead. As a result, it was just in time for a vicious battle, and the people above thought, no, no one can win this battle. So he fished He Bingyan out of prison and let him go into battle to kill the enemy.
If you are an ordinary person, you must be holding back a fire in your heart: why? You were going to shoot me just now, and now you're going to make me desperate? But He Bingyan is not an ordinary person. Without saying a word, he picked up the broadsword and rushed to the battlefield. The fight made a blood boil, and he was covered in injuries and couldn't get out of the line of fire. In the end, a defeat was reversed.
This can move his top boss He Long badly. He Long was furious at those who engaged in "suppression": "Your brains are in water, right? If He Bingyan was a counter-revolutionary, could he fight so desperately? Is there such a counter-revolution that is not afraid of death?" This remark directly made those people speechless.
[Test of political stance]
Later, there was another big test. At that time, there was a guy named Zhang Guotao in the Red Army, who wanted to split the party organization. This is a political landmine, and the slightest mistake will blow you to pieces.
Many high-ranking cadres wavered for fear of being on the wrong side. But He Bingyan is not such a lord. He stood up directly and said to the soldiers of the whole division: "Listen, big guy, let's follow Chairman Mao!" Everything else is crooked!"
That's a tough thing to say. You know, in those days, it was a big risk to make such a statement. But He Bingyan is such a person, he knows which side he should be on.
【Special Treatment】
He Bingyan's spirit of "not being afraid of death" was finally appreciated by the top leader. In 1945, he participated in the "Seventh National Congress" of the party. When he saw Chairman Mao, He Bingyan excitedly wanted to salute, but his right hand was gone. When Chairman Mao saw this, he smiled and said: "Comrade He Bingyan, you, the 'one-armed general', will not have to salute in the future. Only then can our new China cultivate a special talent like you!"
Listening to this, it is even more happy than winning five million. Isn't this tantamount to giving He Bingyan a special pass? From now on, He Bingyan doesn't have to salute anyone when he sees him, this treatment is not ordinarily good!
Speaking of which, let's talk about the sensational title turmoil in 1955. It stands to reason that He Bingyan's rank is not up to the rank of general. However, in the end, he became the only general at the rank of quasi-corps. There are more doorways in this.
It is rumored that the position of general was originally intended for Liao Hansheng. However, He Long thought about it, something is wrong, Liao Hansheng is my nephew, if this is given to him, others will not be allowed to say that I am engaged in nepotism? So, He Long gave this opportunity to He Bingyan.
This may not be fake, but with He Long's character, it is really possible to do such a thing. Besides, when the military rank was determined, Peng Dehuai carefully discussed it with every boss. He Bingyan is not only He Long's old subordinate, but also worked under Peng Dehuai. These two bigwigs both nodded, so what else to say?
Looking back at this period of history, you will find that in those days, the fate of a person was uncertain. He Bingyan went from a "counter-revolutionary" who was almost shot to a general of the republic. Among them, there is his personal bravery, his firm political stance, and the support of his old elders.
But more importantly, it reflects a unique phenomenon of that particular era. During the war years, a person's worth was often reflected in his courage and exploits. He Bingyan is like this, he exchanged his flesh and blood for the rank of general.
This kind of thing may seem incredible today. But in those days, it was a normal thing. It tells us that history is always full of drama, and that human nature is often more complex than we can imagine.