Today I would like to introduce a precious old photograph of three people in total, standing side by side, with determined eyes and full of confidence. These three men were the three giants of the 38th Army, the three chiefs. Look closely, their dress is a little strange.
In particular, the hat worn is not like the military hat of the People's Liberation Army, but has a bit of the taste of the Korean People's Army. That's right, it's a group photo they left behind in 1950 at the beginning of their entry into the Korean battlefield. So there is a bit of a "Korean style" in dress.
The one on the left was Liang Xingchu, the commander of the 38th Army and the soul of the 38th Army. Liang Xingchu was a native of Ji'an, Jiangxi, born as a blacksmith, full of unfinished strength and courage.
He was a general of the Central Red Army, served as a reconnaissance company commander during the Long March, was bold and careful, was good at disguise, and penetrated into the enemy's interior to engage in intelligence, and Lin Zong called him Liang Monkey. The Eighth Route Army was formed, and Liang Xingchu was a battalion commander of the 115th Division, fighting with devils with bayonets in the Battle of Pingxingguan.
At the end of the battle, Liang Xingchu was lying on the ground covered in blood, and everyone thought he was glorious. Liang Xingchu opened his eyes and scolded, Lao Tzu had nothing to do. The blood on his body was left by the little devil.
During the Liberation War, Liang Xingchu came to the northeast battlefield and served as the main division commander of the first column, Lin Biao's wisdom and talent, let him serve as the commander of the tenth column. Liang Xingchu was really good, leading the newly formed column with weak combat effectiveness, and actually won the Battle of Montenegro. In 1949, Liang Xingchu was transferred to the commander of the 38th Army. The tiger will command the xiongshi.
The one in the middle was Jiang Yonghui, the deputy commander of the 38th Army. Jiang Yonghui, a native of Ruijin, Jiangxi, joined the Red Army at the age of 16 and was also a general in the Central Red Army. From the Shandong battlefield during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to the northeast battlefield during the Liberation War, Jiang Yonghui was a subordinate of Liang Xingchu for a long time.
(Right Liang Xingchu)
When Liang Xingchu was the division commander of the first column, Jiang Yonghui was the deputy division commander. Liang Xingchu was transferred to the commander of the Tenth Column, and Jiang Yonghui took over as the commander of the division and continued to stay in the First Column. Therefore, compared with Liang Xingchu, Jiang Yonghui never left the First Column, which was later the 38th Army.
Liang Xingchu returned to the 38th Army as a commander, and Jiang Yonghui became the chief of staff of the army, and then promoted to deputy commander, becoming Liang Xingchu's right-hand man. In 1950, together they led the 38th Army into the Korean battlefield and participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
On the far right is Liu Xiyuan, the political commissar of the 38th Army. Liu Xiyuan is also a native of Ji'an, Jiangxi, and a fellow of Liang Xingchu. He joined the Red Army at the age of 14, followed the Central Red Army through the Long March, and engaged in political work in the army for a long time.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Liu Xiyuan and Liang Xingchu were partners together, and one of them was the political commissar of the regiment and the other was the regimental commander. In 1950, Liu Xiyuan was transferred to the political commissar of the 38th Army, and once again partnered with Liang Xingchu.
Liang Xingchu, military commander, Liu Xiyuan, military political commissar, and Deputy Yang Yonghui. These three giants of the 38th Army are all old watches in Jiangxi, all of whom joined the Red Army in their teens and are elite generals of the Central Red Army. This is a united team, but also a strong team.
In the first battle, the 38th Army let the enemy go because of incorrect intelligence, and Liang Xingchu was scolded by Peng Dehuai at the meeting. After returning to the 38th Army, at the enlarged meeting of the military party committee, Liang Xingchu first made a review, took the initiative to apologize, and said that he was sorry for everyone.
(Yang Dayi and Jiang Yonghui)
Deputy Yang Yonghui immediately stepped forward and said, I am in the front line of command, this responsibility should be borne by me, next time I will definitely fight well. Political Commissar Liu Xiyuan also said that we must accept General Peng's criticism with an open mind; this battle has not been fought well, and the commander of the first army is certainly responsible, but it cannot be blamed on the military commander alone.
In the face of criticism, the three chiefs did not blame each other, but rushed to take responsibility, this spirit is very precious, and it is precisely because of their sincere unity that they have won a great victory in the second battle and won the glorious title of Long Live Army for the 38th Army.
The glory of the Banzai Army was not liang Xingchu alone, but belonged to the entire 38th Army. The three giants of the 38th Army were very successful in their later achievements. Liang Xingchu was a founding lieutenant general, and after returning to China, he served as the commander of the Chengdu Military Region and guarded the southwest of the country.
Deputy Jiang Yonghui later took over as commander of the 38th Army, was a founding major general, and after returning to China, served as deputy chief of staff, chief of staff, and deputy commander of the Shenyang Military Region.
Both the commander and the deputy commander became the commander of the Grand Military Region, which was the supreme honor of the 38th Army. So, what about Liu Xiyuan, the military political commissar? He was also a founding lieutenant general, and Liu Xiyuan did political work, serving as deputy director of the General Political Department, head of the Platon People's Liberation Army Headquarters, and deputy political commissar of the Great Military Region.
In 1983, when Jiang Yonghui was serving as the commander of the Fuzhou Military Region, Liu Xiyuan left his post to recuperate with the treatment of a full-time post in the Great Military Region.