Mao Zedong borrowed a piece of paper to test the general's heart: Xu Haidong sent more than 5,000 oceans.

1935, the Central Red Army went through difficulties and obstacles and came to northern Shaanxi. The weather seems to be in winter, and the soldiers are still wearing light clothes and rags. No food, no food.

The land in northern Shaanxi is barren, the land is vast and sparsely populated, the transportation is inconvenient, and the materials have long been scarce. Suddenly more than 7000 people came. How to raise the necessary food, cloth, bedding and other materials as soon as possible, so that the soldiers can spend this winter, is the most urgent and important issue for the leaders and generals of the Central Red Army, such as,, and Peng.

After several meetings to arrange deployment and procurement, and to find out the family background, Mao Zedong realized that the problem didn't stop there. Yang Zhicheng, the rear minister in charge of logistics, told Mao Zedong that the Central Red Army had only 1 000 yuan left, and how to ensure the troops to survive this winter needed 3,000 yuan.

As a leader, Mao Zedong always maintained revolutionary optimism, telling Yang Zhicheng not to worry, 3,000 yuan can't defeat a hero. On the other hand, he secretly thought about countermeasures, reasoning, and Chairman Mao suddenly thought of General Xu Haidong of the Red 15 Legion. He asked someone to give it to Yang Zhicheng, and smiled and said to him, I'll write you a note, and you will go to Xu Haidong, and you will help us as long as it is convenient for him.

After this arrangement, Mao Zedong can't help but recall the meeting and separation of the Red Army and the Red Fourth Army at the beginning of the Long March a few months ago. Xu Haidong is also a member of the Red Fourth Front Army, and now more than 4,000 soldiers are stronger than Mazhuang. In addition, the 74th Division of the Red Army in southern Shaanxi was also developed by the troops left by Xu Haidong. Altogether, there are almost 6,000 new troops in Xu Haidong.

Although it seems that Xu Haidong is cheerful and enthusiastic about the Central Red Army, Mao Zedong is not absolutely sure whether he can get the loan. After all, the scene of leaving the Red Fourth Army at that time and approaching 65,438+10,000 people is still vivid.

Later, when Chairman Mao met Si Nuo, he said that at the beginning of the Long March, no one followed the Red Fourth Army, not one. That was when he felt extremely depressed!

Xu Haidong was born in Laoyao, JOE, Huangpi County, Hubei Province. He worked in a kiln in his early years, then joined the revolution and formed his own team. Participated in the Red Army of Hubei, Henan and Anhui, and belonged to the Red Fourth Army. During the Long March of the Central Red Army, he responded positively and took the lead in fighting in northern Shaanxi. Co-edited with the troops of Liu Zhidan, the Red Army in northern Shaanxi, and formed the Red 1 Corps as the head.

I heard that the Central Red Army is coming. He fought continuously for 18 days, just to contain the enemy and let the Central Red Army reach northern Shaanxi safely. On this day, I finally received a message from Cheng Fa:

After riding a horse for three hours, Xu Haidong, who ran more than 130 miles, rushed back to the army. When he came in, his clothes were soaked with sweat. Just after washing his face, Cheng came in with Peng. After Cheng introduced, the two greeted each other. Chairman Mao took Xu Haidong by the hand and said, "Comrade Haidong, you have worked hard!" Xu Haidong clasped Chairman Mao's hand with both hands and murmured, "You are still working hard, you are working hard!"

After the prologue, Xu Haidong became no longer formal, opened the map and reported the current situation to Chairman Mao and Peng, and made operational arrangements with him these days. After seeing Xu Haidong's troops and military deployment, Peng and others repeatedly praised: "Comrade Haidong, well done! Well done! " Xu Haidong scratched his head and said, "I'm a clown!" Peng laughed and said, "I'm a clown, too!" Mao Zedong said: "Fighting is not embroidered eyebrows, rough people are good, rough people are good!" Several people laughed, and there was no identification for the first time!

During the chat, and Peng promised to send a radio station to Xu Haidong. Xu Haidong said that he didn't know what a radio station was and couldn't use it. Peng said to him, you don't need to know it, someone will, and just bring someone to teach you. Simple after dinner, and Peng went back.

The first time we met, the two sides left a good impression. Xu Haidong, and then made several sets of cotton-padded clothes for the central leadership, sent some nutrition in the past, and didn't think much about others.

The radio station sent by Mao Zedong will arrive soon. After winning a battle, Xu Haidong happily asked the reporter: Can you use this thing? The operator said it could be used! You sent a telegram to Chairman Mao saying:

That night, Xu Haidong had just returned to the station. The correspondent said that a comrade of the Central Committee is waiting for you. He has been here for a while!

After Xu Haidong and Yang Zhicheng met, Xu Haidong recognized Yang Zhicheng, who was also a famous soldier of our army and participated in the Nanchang Uprising and the Southern Hunan Uprising. Yang Zhicheng took out the IOU written by Chairman Mao and handed it to Xu Haidong: "Commander Xu, that's why I came!" Xu Haidong opened it and it read:

Xu Haidong looked at his head and said, "Oh dear! How to say this! " Yang Zhicheng quickly said, "Xu commander, you must be very embarrassed. Forget it if it can't be solved. Don't be embarrassed ... "Xu Haidong shouted:" Correspondent, make tea! " He said, "Where did you say you were? We have money ... "

Xu Haidong stayed in Yang Zhicheng for dinner, but Yang Zhicheng didn't eat, so he hurried back. The correspondent looked at Xu Haidong and smiled. Xu Haidong said, "Shit, where's your tea?" ! Giggle! "Xu commander, you have finished your tea. People don't know how to end up if they don't leave soon! " "Oh, buy some more!" "Where to buy? There are no trees and no tea on the mountain here! " ......

Despite the difficulties of his own army, Xu Haidong only had 7,000 yuan in his hand, but he gave the Central Committee 5,000 yuan, leaving only 2,000 yuan for himself. In fact, they want at least 3,000 yuan, leaving only 2,000 yuan, and they have had a very poor winter.

Xu Haidong once said that in order to ensure the safe arrival of the Central Red Army in northern Shaanxi, even if everyone strives for it, we should also ensure the safety of thousands of people. How can we care about a few thousand dollars?

The next day, Xu Haidong arranged for someone to send 5000 yuan to the ocean. Yang Zhicheng was very happy: "Thank you, this saved 1" and quickly reported to Mao Zedong. Zhang Wentian and Peng are all very happy.

Mao Zedong understood that Xu Haidong sent more than 5000 yuan! That is a heart loyal to the party! Comparing the difference between Aba and the Red Fourth Front Army in Sichuan a few months ago, Mao Zedong felt something completely different!

Things in the past many years, Mao Zedong has been thinking about it, he always said:

General Xu Haidong is a warrior who is infinitely loyal to the Party and the revolutionary cause. What Mao Zedong saw was a bright red heart! Later, due to physical reasons, Xu Haidong missed half of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and even the entire war of liberation, he was still rated as the founding general, second only to Su Yu!