Ye and Ye Yaying's father, a patriotic general, a representative of upper-class progressives in Sichuan, a veteran of the Kuomintang, and a general in Sichuan. He once made great contributions to the Kuomintang. Because he hated the dark rule of Chiang Kai-shek's regime, he was pro-Communist, deprived of military power, and served as the chief of the People's Self-Defense Force, and later served as the Minister of Security. Under the influence of Ye, he gradually realized that * * * leadership is the only way for China to become strong. He was successfully rebelled by Lao Li, actively participated in the peaceful liberation of Chengdu, and made great contributions.