In 1947, the Central Plains Field Army experienced the most difficult period at that time, and after the attrition of Dabie Mountain and the siege in central China, there were less than 70,000 troops left. After the Battle of Huaihai, Nakano's personnel and equipment increased, and he suddenly became "rich". But what happened to shooting an old Red Army when there were enough troops?
In 1949, the Huaihai Campaign was won, and the Central Plains Field Army won more with less. After the war, the two main armies of Huaye and Nakano counted the spoils and the number of prisoners, and incorporated the prisoners of war who were willing to serve into the PLA camp, so the strength of Nakano's troops was greatly improved. However, in the face of these colorful booty, even if our army has clear discipline, it still cannot control some selfish soldiers.
At this time, a soldier of Nakano's Sixth Column found a brand-name watch during a search and suppression operation, so he took it for himself. The incident was later discovered by the instructor and locked him up. This was not a particularly serious matter, but the soldier's platoon leader, Wang Daochang, wanted to go through the back door and intercede with the instructor and let him release the soldier. The instructor knew that Wang Daoshi was an old Red Army soldier, only because he was loose and often violated discipline, and he had been a platoon leader for so many years and had not been promoted. So the instructor reprimanded him, and finally did not release the soldier who was secretly hiding the watch.
As an old Red Army soldier, Wang Daoshi could not bear such a reprimand, and he was suddenly confused, swearing and grinning in his mouth, and saying that the instructor abused the little soldiers, so he called his subordinates in his platoon and beat the instructor, and the other party who hit him directly was unconscious before giving up. It is said that Wang Daoshi belongs to the old comrades, and it is really not right to make such a mistake, but combined with the state of Nakano's sudden "sudden wealth" at that time, it can also be understood.
Fortunately, the senior leaders were always vigilant, and the brigade commander You Taizhong was furious when he learned of this incident, and immediately had all the people involved arrested, and decided to immediately execute Wang Daoshi to set an example for you. In this extraordinary period, even if the old Red Army makes mistakes, it cannot be tolerated, and if it is indulged, the red fruit will be unimaginable. This move curbed the unhealthy atmosphere in Nakano at that time, and after that, the discipline of the Central Plains Field Army was significantly improved. In the battle of the river crossing soon after, and the victory in the southwest battle, the Central Plains Field Army played an important role.
It may be said that it is not a little wrong to shoot an old Red Army just because of this matter, but without discipline, a loose, unorganized, undisciplined army cannot succeed. Strict military discipline and concerted efforts are necessary.