Cold knowledge: What are the peculiar hobbies of the founding generals?

Marshal Xu is one of the top ten marshals in People's Republic of China (PRC). If Xu is a commanding general on the battlefield, then Xu in life is different! Xu has many hobbies in life, such as photography, opera, various musical instruments, such as dulcimer and erhu, and even knitting sweaters!

Marshal Xu

Master photographer

Xu is good at photography. Not only can he take all kinds of photos, but he can also arrange unannounced visits and configure developer and fixer. Many precious early photos in the history of our army were taken, enlarged and developed by Marshal Xu himself, which recorded the living conditions of our army at that time!

Like opera

Xu, a native of Shaanxi, likes Jin Opera very much. He not only listens, but also sings. Besides Jin Opera, Xu likes Cantonese Opera, Hebei Bangzi and even plays dulcimer, erhu and other musical instruments. At the same time, he also made friends with the famous Cantonese opera artist Xian Nvhong and Beijing opera performance artist Xu Guohong, which shows Xu's love for opera!

Xu Xiangqian in the Red Army Period

Love animals

Xu, who lives a quiet life, likes raising animals very much. Especially during the Long March, Xu kept a monkey. This monkey accompanied him for a long time in the Long March, and also brought a lot of fun to the Red Army soldiers who were suffering from the Long March. At that time, this monkey was sitting on horseback to accompany them on the Long March!

Sewing clothes

People in wartime have some sewing skills, while Xu is more original. He can not only sew clothes, but also knit sweaters. He even knitted himself a sweater vest. This sweater vest has been worn for 30 years and has become the "baby" of the Xu family. After Marshal Xu's death, this sweater vest was donated to the museum for future generations to see!

Marshal Xu mended clothes.

General Su is a human being. He likes reading maps and is a great soldier. He fought several immortal battles with his outstanding military talents. His greatest hobby in this life is reading maps, and he even said, "If you don't know maps, you can't make enemies."