In 1969, Xu Guangda passed away, and his family found out that he was dying, and they couldn't help but cry after watching it
On a cold winter day in 1969, the city of Beijing was enveloped in a solemn atmosphere. Xu Guangda, commander of the armored corps and founding general of the People's Republic of China, died quietly in the hospital at the age of 67. When the news spread, countless people were saddened by this highly meritorious revolutionary predecessor.
General Xu Guangda's life is like a magnificent revolutionary epic. From the Whampoa Military Academy to studying in the Soviet Union, from Yan'an to the War of Liberation, and then to the construction of armored forces after the founding of New China, he has always fought ceaselessly for the cause of the party and the country with a firm Communist Party member's attitude.
However, just as the family was sorting through the relics, an unexpected discovery moved everyone. On the title page of a copy of "Mao Zedong's Selected Works", a poem left by Xu Guangda on his deathbed was found. The vigorous and powerful handwriting seems to tell the voice of an old Communist Party member in the last moments of his life.
When the family saw the poem, tears welled up in their eyes. What exactly is written in this poem? Why is it so touching for my family? At the last moment of his life, what kind of message did General Xu Guangda want to convey to future generations?
Speaking of Xu Guangda's revolutionary career, it is really a thrilling legendary history. This young man from Changsha, Hunan Province, had already thrown himself into the revolutionary torrent in the 1920s, campaigning for the cause of China's liberation.
In 1924, Xu Guangda, who was only 22 years old, was admitted to the first phase of the Whampoa Military Academy. You must know that at that time, the Whampoa Military Academy brought together enthusiastic young people from all over the country, and the competition was fierce! With his extraordinary courage and intelligence, Xu Guangda successfully squeezed into the door of this military academy.
In the days of Whampoa, Xu Guangda was not the master of the day. He is diligent and hardworking, and Wen Taowu is proficient in everything. During a military exercise, the detachment led by Xu Guangda got lost in the mountains and forests. If I were someone else, I'm afraid I would have panicked a long time ago. But what about Xu Guangda? He calmly observed, using the stars and terrain to lead everyone back safely. This hand can surprise the instructors a lot, and they praise Guangda for his talent as a general.
After graduation, Xu Guangda participated in the Northern Expedition. In the midst of a hail of bullets, he showed extraordinary military talent. On one occasion, the troops were ambushed by enemy troops and were in critical condition. Xu Guangda was not chaotic in the face of danger, commanded the troops to turn passive into active, not only broke out of the encirclement, but also gave the enemy a beautiful counterattack. This battle made Xu Guangda's name spread among the army.
However, the road to revolution has never been easy. In 1927, Chiang Kai-shek betrayed the revolution and massacred the Communists and the revolutionary masses. Xu Guangda was filled with righteous indignation, resolutely joined the Communist Party of China, and threw himself into the vigorous agrarian revolution.
In the Honghu base area, Xu Guangda led the Red Army soldiers in an arduous struggle against the enemy. But who would have thought that in a fierce battle, Xu Guangda was seriously injured. In order to protect this outstanding revolutionary cadre, the party organization decided to send him to the Soviet Union for recuperation and study.
In 1930, Xu Guangda came to the Soviet Union. There, he not only healed his wounds, but also studied with hunger. Tanks, artillery, tactics, strategy, Xu Guangda learned everything he could learn. Who would have thought that this knowledge would become a valuable asset for him to lead the construction of the continent's armored forces in the future?
In 1937, the all-out war of resistance broke out. Xu Guangda was so anxious that he submitted a request to the party organization to return to China. He said: "In the face of national crisis, how can I study abroad with peace of mind? Please send me back, I will defend the motherland with my blood and life! ＂
After a lot of hardships, Xu Guangda finally returned to Yan'an. On that day, he stood at the foot of the pagoda mountain, looking at the sunset over the Loess Plateau, his eyes flashing with tears of excitement. He knew that he had finally returned to the bosom of the motherland, to the center of the revolution.
In Yan'an, Xu Guangda was soon appreciated by Chairman Mao. One day in 1938, Chairman Mao met with cadres who had just returned from the Soviet Union in the cave of the Central Military Commission. When he saw Xu Guangda, he immediately held his hand enthusiastically and said with a smile: "You are from Changsha, we are fellow villagers!" ＂
Xu Guangda reported to Chairman Mao on his studies in the Soviet Union. Chairman Mao nodded again and again when he heard this, and said to Xu Guangda: "The knowledge you have learned is very useful for us to build a new type of army." On behalf of the Party Central Committee, I welcome you back to China and hope that you will contribute your strength to the revolutionary cause. ＂
Since then, Xu Guangda has taken root in Yan'an. He was first appointed as the director of education of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, and trained a large number of talents for the revolution. In the spring of 1942, Xu Guangda was sent to Shanxi again and served as the commander of the 2nd Brigade of the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army.
During his days in Shanxi, Xu Guangda led his troops in an arduous struggle against the Japanese invaders. On one occasion, when the enemy launched a "sweep" against the base area, Xu Guangda flexibly used guerrilla tactics to lead his troops to maneuver with the enemy. They hid in the mountains and forests during the day and went out to fight guerrilla warfare at night. This move can choke the Japanese devils enough, and in the end they can only retreat in ashes.
After the outbreak of the Liberation War, Xu Guangda served as the commander of the third column of the Jinsui Field Army. He led his troops to fight in central and northern Jin, and repeatedly defeated the attacks of the Kuomintang army. In 1947, Xu Guangda led his troops to cross the Yellow River west and participated in the famous Battle of Gaojiabao.
In this battle, Xu Guangda commanded and strategized. According to the characteristics of the terrain, he skillfully set up an ambush and annihilated the elite troops of the Kuomintang in one fell swoop. This battle not only showed the prestige of our army, but also fully demonstrated Xu Guangda's military talent.
From a young student of the Whampoa Military Academy to a commanding commander of the field army, Xu Guangda's revolutionary career was full of legends. He proved with his practical actions that a true revolutionary can never give up in the face of any difficulties and dangers and fight for his ideals and beliefs all his life.
On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao solemnly proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China on the tower of Tiananmen Square. At this exciting moment, Xu Guangda stood on Tiananmen Square, his heart full of pride and expectation. He knew that a new journey was about to begin.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the CPC Central Committee and Chairman Mao were well aware of the importance of building a modern army. In June 1950, the Central Military Commission issued an important order: Xu Guangda was appointed commander of the armored corps of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. This appointment was not made lightly. Chairman Mao once said: "We must proceed from the current reality, start with tanks, and let Xu Guangda take charge of the work of the armored corps." ＂
On the day he received his appointment, Xu Guangda immediately summoned the leaders of several tank units and held a meeting that lasted for several hours. At the meeting, he raised two key issues: First, the reorganization of the troops according to a unified organization; Second, we should pay close attention to the training of cadres. Xu Guangda quickly compiled the detailed plan into a document and submitted it to the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao.
However, the ideal is plump, and the reality is skinny. At that time, the Chinese armored forces could be said to have started from scratch. There are only two tank divisions, one tank regiment, and a total of more than 500 tanks in the country, and most of them are old antiques captured from the Kuomintang. Faced with this situation, Xu Guangda did not flinch in the slightest. He often said to his comrades: "Although we started late, as long as we study hard and practice hard, we will definitely be able to catch up!" ＂
Just when Xu Guangda led everyone to form an armored force in full swing, an unexpected challenge came. On June 25, 1950, the Korean War broke out. Just a few months later, the Chinese People's Volunteers were ordered to fight in Korea. For a time, there was a great deal of controversy over whether the newly formed armored corps would participate in the war.
At this time, Chairman Mao made a decision: "The cub hiding in his mother's arms has no future, and we must form armored troops in the process of fighting." When Xu Guangda heard this, he immediately led the staff officers of the organs to go down to the grassroots level to help the troops draw up a scientific training plan. He asked everyone to complete the one-year training task within three months and be ready to enter the DPRK at any time.
In the summer of 1951, Chinese armored forces entered the DPRK in batches. On the Korean battlefield, the number of tanks of our army is much smaller than that of the American army, and the ratio of strength between the two sides is about 1:10. In the face of such a huge gap, Xu Guangda did not flinch. According to the actual situation, he formulated a flexible and mobile combat strategy.
At one point, American tanks swaggered to the forward positions to shoot. Xu Guangda commanded the 1st Tank Division and adopted the tactics of surprise. Our tanks took advantage of the darkness of the night and quietly lurked in favorable terrain. When dawn came, as soon as the American tanks appeared, our army caught them by surprise. In this battle, not only knocked out several enemy tanks, but also showed the prestige of the Chinese armored forces.
After the end of the Korean War, Xu Guangda shifted his focus to the development of domestic tanks. He repeatedly suggested to the Central Military Commission: "Our country must have its own tank factory, and it must be completed in five or ten years." Under his active promotion, the mainland prepared to build its first tank factory, Plant 617, in the "First Five-Year Plan".
In order to produce domestically produced tanks with advanced performance as soon as possible, Xu Guangda often personally inspected the work of the 617 factory. At one time, the plant encountered problems in the development of tank engines. Xu Guangda didn't say a word, and settled in the factory. He and the technicians checked the data and did experiments, and after several days and nights of hard work, they finally overcame this difficulty.
Hard work pays off. In December 1958, the mainland's self-developed T-54A medium tank finally rolled off the assembly line. When the first brand-new domestic tank drove out of the factory gate, Xu Guangda was so excited that he burst into tears. He shook the hands of the workers and said: "Comrades, we finally have our own tank!" This is the pride of our Chinese! ＂
On October 1, 1959, at the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xu Guangda accompanied Chairman Mao to inspect the domestic tank unit on the tower of Tiananmen Square. When the tank convoy roared past Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao patted Xu Guangda on the shoulder and said: "I have followed me from the revolutionary era to the present, thank you for your hard work." ＂
This sentence reminded Xu Guangda of his revolutionary career. From a student of the Whampoa Military Academy, to a cadre in Yan'an, and now to the commander of the armored corps, Xu Guangda has witnessed the hardships and glory of the Chinese revolution with his life. Now, watching the mighty domestic tanks drive by, Xu Guangda deeply feels that the cause he has fought for has finally blossomed.
Under Xu Guangda's leadership, China's armored forces have developed by leaps and bounds. From scratch and from weak to strong, the rise of China's armored forces has not only strengthened its national defense strength, but also made important contributions to China's industrialization process. Xu Guangda used his wisdom and sweat to write a strong and colorful stroke for the modernization of national defense in New China.
Although Xu Guangda is in a high position, he has always maintained a pure heart to serve the people. In the eyes of many people, he is not only a military strategist, but also a servant of the people who cares about the people.
In 1960, a sudden natural disaster put the whole country in dire straits. Grain production has decreased, and the people's lives are difficult. Under these circumstances, many relatives of the cadres of the armored corps came to the compound of the organ to "take refuge". Faced with this situation, Xu Guangda immediately convened a party committee meeting to strictly restrict this behavior.
One might ask, why did Xu Guangda do this? You know, the conditions in the army at that time were relatively good, and many people tried every means to drill into it. However, Xu Guangda believes that as a soldier of the people, he should share weal and woe with the people. He often said: "When we eat better than the common people, we are sorry for the trust of the party and the people." ＂
However, it's not that simple. Just a few days after Xu Guangda issued the restriction order, his own brother also came to Beijing. This is good, there is a lot of discussion in the entire compound of the armored corps, and everyone is watching how Xu Guangda will deal with this matter.
Many people thought that Xu Guangda would definitely open the net, after all, it was his own brother. However, what everyone didn't expect was that Xu Guangda's wife, Zou Jinghua, asked them to return to their hometown that night.
Xu Guangda's fourth brother Xu Defu heard this, and immediately became angry. He said angrily: "In this place, you officials are counted, if you don't speak, who will drive us away?" ＂
Faced with his brother's questioning, Xu Guangda did not get angry, but said calmly: "Brother, you are right, I am an official. But that's why I should lead by example. Now that the country is in difficulty, we should share weal and woe with the people. ＂
The two brothers, Xu Defu and Xu Deqiang, heard this and quietly slipped into the kitchen. They rummaged through the cabinets to see what good things this "big official" was eating. However, they searched and found only a few green chlorella in the whole kitchen.
The discovery came as a surprise to the two brothers. They never imagined that the dignified commander of the armored corps would eat this kind of thing just like ordinary people. Two days later, they silently boarded the train home.
However, it didn't end there. Xu Guangda's younger brother, Xu Deqiang, suddenly fell ill on his way home. When Xu Guangda learned the news, he immediately rushed to the train station and sent his younger brother to the local hospital. It's a pity that it was too late, and Xu Deqiang passed away.
The results of the autopsy at the hospital shocked everyone: Xu Deqiang did not have any serious illness, but his stomach atrophied due to chronic malnutrition — in short, starvation.
After the news spread, the local villagers did not understand Xu Guangda. Some people even said that he "became a commander and starved his younger brother". In the face of these discussions, Xu Guangda did not defend himself, but silently arranged his younger brother's funeral.
In fact, why doesn't Xu Guangda feel heartache? But he always believed that as a member of the Communist Party, he should leave limited resources to those who need them more. He often said: "Everything we do is given by the party and the people, and we should be more concerned about the weal and woe of the masses." ＂
Xu Guangda's spirit is not only reflected in life, but also in work. In 1962, he led a team to inspect a tank regiment. It was the middle of winter, and it was freezing. Xu Guangda saw the soldiers training on the playground in thin cotton clothes, and immediately took off his coat and gave it to a young soldier.
Someone persuaded him: "Commander Xu, you are old, don't catch a cold." Xu Guangda smiled and said: "My old bones are fine, but these young people are the future of our country!" ＂
Xu Guangda not only cares about the physical health of the soldiers, but also attaches more importance to their spiritual growth. He often stressed: "It is necessary to train a new type of military personnel who are educated, understand technology, and can fight." "At his initiative, the armored forces carried out large-scale cultural learning and technical training.
Once, when Xu Guangda was inspecting a certain department, he found a young soldier watching "Dream of Red Mansions" during his break. Xu Guangda was very happy, he chatted with the soldier for a long time, and encouraged him to read more good books. Xu Guangda said: "If we are soldiers, we must not only be able to fight, but also be educated. Only in this way can you become a real new type of soldier. ＂
Xu Guangda's feelings for the people are not only reflected in his care for the soldiers, but also in his infinite loyalty to the country and the people. He often said: "Everything we do is given by the party and the people, and we should serve the people wholeheartedly." ＂
Under Xu Guangda's influence, many young officers also developed a style of hard work and simplicity. Once, when the family of a young cadre came to visit relatives in the army, they saw that her husband's dormitory was so simple that it consisted of only one bed and one table, and tears immediately rained down. The young cadre comforted his wife and said, "This is what Commander Xu taught us to eat, live and work with the soldiers. ＂
Xu Guangda's feelings for the people not only infected the comrades around him, but also affected his family. His son Xu Yanbin has been exposed to his father's revolutionary spirit since he was a child. When he grew up, Xu Yanbin also joined the army, inherited his father's legacy, and contributed his strength to the cause of national defense.
In the autumn of 1969, the city of Beijing was enveloped in a solemn atmosphere. General Xu Guangda passed away quietly in the hospital at the age of 67. This founding general, who fought all his life for the cause of the armored forces of New China, was unable to resist the invasion of illness in the end.
Xu Guangda's son, Xu Yanbin, immediately rushed to the hospital after receiving the news of his father's death. Facing his father's body, Xu Yanbin cried bitterly: "Dad, you left too early, my mother and I still miss you!" ＂
While sorting through Xu Guangda's belongings, Xu Yanbin and his family found a shocking item - a copy of "Mao Zedong's Selected Works". The book itself is not special, but on its title page is a poem written in a strong and powerful handwriting, apparently left by Xu Guangda on his deathbed.
When Xu Yanbin saw this poem, tears couldn't help but burst out of his eyes. With trembling hands, he carefully read the poem:
"A hundred battles drive tigers and leopards on the battlefield, and thousands of hardships are not cold.
Only for the happiness of the people, if you are idle. ＂
Although this poem is only four short sentences, it contains Xu Guangda's revolutionary feelings and original intention of serving the people. "Driving tigers and leopards on the battlefield of a hundred battles" shows Xu Guangda's eventful years from the Whampoa Military Academy to Yan'an and then to the Liberation War; "Thousands of hardships and hardships are not cold", showing his perseverance in the face of hardships and hardships; "Only seek happiness for the people", which reflects his unswerving feelings for the people; "If you are idle", it expresses his determination to fight for the revolutionary cause to the end.
Xu Yanbin held this "Mao Zedong Anthology" and recalled the bits and pieces of his father's life. Once, Xu Guangda took him to visit a tank factory. Watching the mighty tank drive off the assembly line, Xu Guangda said to his son: "Yanbin, look at this tank, it is not only a heavy weapon for our national defense, but also the crystallization of the wisdom of our workers. When we engage in armored troops, we want to defend our workers and peasants and our socialist country. ＂
Another time, Xu Yanbin accompanied his father to inspect the countryside. Xu Guangda saw the scene of the villagers' hard work, and said to his son: "Our army comes from the people, and we must also serve the people." Look at these fellow farmers, they feed us, and we have to keep them safe. ＂
These words echoed in Xu Yanbin's mind for a long time. Looking at this poem now, Xu Yanbin understands his father's original intention and mission better.
Xu Guangda's wife, Zou Jinghua, couldn't help but burst into tears when she saw this poem. She remembered the 1960 catastrophe. At that time, Xu Guangda's brothers came to Beijing for refuge, but Xu Guangda insisted that they return to their hometown. Zou Jinghua once asked her husband puzzled: "They are all your own brothers, why don't you stay?" Xu Guangda replied: "It is precisely because I am an official that I should lead by example." Now that the country is in difficulty, we should share weal and woe with the people. ＂
Xu Guangda's comrades-in-arms learned of the existence of this poem and came to mourn. They recalled the bits and pieces of Xu Guangda's life, and they were even more emotional.
An old comrade-in-arms said: "I remember one time, when we were on the battlefield in Korea, the enemy's tanks poured in like a tidal wave. Commander Xu was not chaotic in the face of danger, commanded our tanks to be flexible and maneuvering, and fought a beautiful encounter. After the war, he said to us: 'Comrades, although our tanks are not as advanced as the enemy's, if we have faith and courage, we will definitely be able to defeat them!' ＇＂
Another comrade-in-arms recalled: "Commander Xu always treated his subordinates strictly and lovingly. Once, when a young soldier made a mistake in the operation, Commander Xu did not criticize him, but personally demonstrated and patiently taught. He often said: 'What we want to train is a new type of military man who understands both politics and technology.' ＇＂
Xu Guangda's secretary also came to the scene. He said: "Commander Xu's favorite thing to read during his lifetime was "Mao Zedong's Selected Works". Whenever he encountered a problem, he always opened the book and looked for a solution to the problem. He often said: 'Chairman Mao's Thought is our guiding light, and we must arm our minds with Mao Zedong Thought to guide our practice.' ＇＂
The poem quickly spread within the army and caused a strong response. Many officers and men spontaneously organized study meetings to discuss in depth General Xu Guangda's revolutionary spirit and feelings for the people. Some units even engraved this poem on the wall of the barracks to encourage the officers and men to carry forward the legacy of General Xu Guangda and contribute to the cause of national defense.
After learning of this news, the Central Military Commission issued a special circular urging the whole army to learn from General Xu Guangda's revolutionary spirit. The circular pointed out: "Comrade Xu Guangda's life was a life of unremitting struggle for the cause of the party and the people. The poem he left before his death epitomized the lofty ideals and firm convictions of a Communist Party member. The commanders and fighters of the whole army should learn from Comrade Xu Guangda's revolutionary spirit, never forget their original aspirations, keep their mission firmly in mind, and strive to realize the dream of strengthening the country and the army. ＂
Xu Guangda's poem is not only his personal deathbed, but also a portrayal of the spirit of a generation of revolutionaries. It is like a mirror that illuminates the hearts of many people and inspires future generations to move forward.
The death of General Xu Guangda did not let his spirit pass away with the wind. On the contrary, his revolutionary spirit and feelings for the people are like a seed that has taken root and blossomed on the land of China.
The first to bear the brunt is Xu Guangda's son Xu Yanbin. Xu Yanbin grew up under his father's words and deeds since he was a child, and he was exposed to Xu Guangda's revolutionary spirit. After the death of his father, Xu Yanbin made up his mind to inherit his father's will and contribute his strength to the cause of national defense.
In 1978, Xu Yanbin participated in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam. On the battlefield, he always kept in mind his father's teachings: "To fight a war, you must dare to fight, but you must pay more attention to strategy." "Once, Xu Yanbin's unit was ambushed by enemy troops. At the critical moment, Xu Yanbin remembered the battle example that his father had talked about, and flexibly used the advantages of the terrain to successfully lead the troops to break out of the encirclement and deal a heavy blow to the enemy.
This battle made Xu Yanbin famous, and it also allowed him to be tempered in actual combat. After the war, Xu Yanbin was named a "combat hero". When he stood on the podium, his father's voice and smile came to mind. He secretly vowed that he would fight for the motherland's national defense for the rest of his life like his father.
In 1983, Xu Yanbin served as the commander of the Second Tank Division of the Army. As soon as he took office, he put forward the slogan of "being able to strengthen the armed forces" and demanded that the officers and men of the division train hard to enhance their combat effectiveness. Some people say that Xu Yanbin is following his father's style, but Xu Yanbin said: "I am not imitating my father, but inheriting his spirit." ＂
Under the leadership of Xu Yanbin, the Second Tank Division soon became a model unit of the whole army. In 1985, a large-scale military exercise was held somewhere in northern China. The 2nd Tank Division performed well in the exercise, breaking the "enemy's" defensive line with a swift offensive and accurate firepower. After the exercise, Yang Dezhi, chief of the General Staff, personally approached Xu Yanbin and praised: "Your Second Tank Division has fought well!" Just like the troops led by your father back then! ＂
Xu Yanbin not only inherited his father's spirit in the military, but also performed well in scientific research. In 1988, he was involved in the development of a new tank for the continental. In the process of research and development, Xu Yanbin remembered that his father used to eat and live in the factory in order to develop domestic tanks. He also worked in the same spirit, often staying up all night discussing ideas with technicians.
Hard work pays off. With the joint efforts of Xu Yanbin and his team, the continental's new tank was finally successfully developed. This tank not only has superior performance, but also has completely independent intellectual property rights. When the first new tank roared out of the workshop, Xu Yanbin was so excited that he burst into tears. He seemed to see his father standing in the distance, nodding and smiling at him with satisfaction.
The inheritance of Xu Guangda's spirit is not only reflected in his son, but also affects the entire armored corps. After Xu Guangda's death, the armored corps carried out activities to "learn the spirit of Xu Guangda." Many veterans recounted Xu Guangda's deeds during his lifetime, while the officers and soldiers of the younger generation listened attentively and were deeply moved.
A young tank soldier said: "After listening to the deeds of General Xu Guangda, I have strengthened my determination to serve the country by joining the army. Like General Xu, our new generation of tank troops must, like General Xu, train hard, be strong and capable, and contribute their strength to the motherland's national defense cause. ＂
In 1995, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Central Military Commission decided to award a group of veteran generals of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression the "Medal for the 50th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan". Although General Xu Guangda has passed away, his exploits have not been forgotten. The Central Military Commission posthumously awarded Xu Guangda this commemorative medal in recognition of his contribution to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan.
In 2015, at the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War, Xu Guangda's portrait appeared in the "British Model Phalanx". When his portrait appeared on the big screen in Tiananmen Square, the audience resounded with thunderous applause. At this moment, the spirit of General Xu Guangda once again infected countless Chinese people.
The inheritance of Xu Guangda's spirit is not limited to the army, but also affects the entire society. In many schools, Xu Guangda's deeds have been incorporated into teaching materials and have become vivid teaching materials for patriotic education. In some places, Xu Guangda Memorial Hall has also been established to show the glorious life of this revolutionary ancestor to the public.
In 2019, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of Xu Guangda's birth, a series of commemorative activities were held in his hometown of Changsha, Hunan. Local teenagers visited the Xu Guangda Memorial Hall and listened to the veterans tell about Xu Guangda's deeds. After the visit, a middle school student said: "The story of General Xu Guangda made me understand that patriotism is not an empty slogan, but must be proved with practical actions." Our generation should also contribute to the prosperity and strength of the motherland like General Xu. ＂
Xu Guangda's spirit, like a banner that never fades, has inspired generation after generation of Chinese to strive for ideals and beliefs. His deeds and spirit have long transcended the boundaries of time and space and become the precious spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation.