China's modern history is full of vicissitudes and heroes. On this great historical stage, there is a Whampoa II graduate, who has experienced a long cold bench time, but finally emerged at the time of national crisis and repelled two marshals of the national army, he is Zhong Song.
Special treatment for Whampoa graduates
We all know that Jiang Zhongzheng, the old Jiang, has unique standards for employing people. His employment criteria are simple and clear: Zhejiang fellow villagers and Huangpu graduates. As long as one of them is satisfied, it is expected to be reused. Many successful generals, such as Zhang Lingfu, Hu Lian, Wang Yaowu, and Du Yuming, are typical examples of these two criteria. For those who meet both criteria, such as Hu Zongnan, they have been personally promoted by Jiang Zhongzheng, and the speed of promotion is unmatched in the national army.
There are always exceptions. Zhong Song is one of the exceptions, both a fellow Zhejiang of Lao Jiang and a graduate of the second phase of Huangpu. It stands to reason that he should receive special attention from Jiang Zhongzheng and obtain the high-ranking official Houlu. But the reality is very bumpy, but he sat on the cold bench in obscurity in the army of the National Government for 20 years.
Tenacity and determination: Zhong Song's emergence
Zhong Song was born in an ordinary family in Songyang, Zhejiang. His father went to great lengths to send him to school in order to be able to train a reader. Zhong Song cherished this hard-won opportunity, studied hard, and returned to his hometown to work as a teacher after graduation.
His heart yearns for higher goals. Although everyone in the village called him "Sir," Zhong Song only taught for two years before making the surprising decision to go to the Whampoa Military Academy. At that time, Whampoa Military Academy was not yet remarkable, and he was already a well-respected educator. This decision puzzled his father, but Zhongsong firmly followed his heart, said goodbye to his teaching career, and resolutely embarked on a military career.
The days of Whampoa Military Academy are not easy, especially for Zhong Song, it is full of hardships. Soon after, he fell ill with typhoid fever, and at that time there were no specific drugs available, so he was forced to recuperate for a considerable period of time. After recovering from the illness, he found that the first batch of students had graduated, and he could only stay on campus to participate in the second phase of study.
Qingtall and straight, sitting on a cold bench
Although Zhong Song has the "dual identity" of a fellow villager in Zhejiang and a graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy, he has fallen into a long cold bench career and has been serving as a deputy. He served briefly as commander only when fighting broke out, but once the fighting was over, military power was regained again. The main reason for this situation is Zhong Song's personality, he is very tall, straightforward by nature, and never meets the stubbornness. At that time, there was a widespread practice of withholding military salaries among the generals of the Nationalist army, and Zhong Song was deeply dissatisfied with this and did not want to join these people, so he was excluded.
It was not until the end of the War of Resistance that Zhong Song finally got the opportunity and was promoted to deputy commander with difficulty. However, this position did not allow him to live as he should be. The commander Wang Lingyun was hostile to him and set up obstacles everywhere to try to squeeze him out. Soon after, the Liberation War broke out, and Hu Zongnan, the king of the northwest, led an army of hundreds of thousands, but was defeated again and again under Peng Dehuai. Hu Zongnan was unwilling to take responsibility for the defeat and shifted the blame to his subordinates, believing that these people were incompetent and did not fight a good war. In order to save the battle, he decided to transfer Zhong Song to the northwest and serve as the commander of the reorganized 36th Division.
Victory in the War of Resistance: Zhong Song's emergence
Hu Zongnan placed his arduous expectations on Zhong Song. Zhong Song showed outstanding military talent, he first cracked Peng Dehuai's siege in Yulin and successfully rescued Deng Baoshan; Then he cracked Xu Qianqian's siege point to help, and successfully rescued the defenders of Yuncheng. Encircling points to provide aid was the PLA's consistent tactic, but Zhong Song broke this siege twice, causing the PLA to suffer a big loss. In the Liberation War, there were very few people who could repel marshals of the national army such as Peng Dehuai and Xu Qianqian on the battlefield, and Zhong Song's ability was evident.
Zhong Song's character is tough and resolute, and he is often outspoken. After the defeat in the Battle of the Yellow Dragon, Hu Zongnan again tried to shirk the blame and put the blame on his subordinates. Zhong Song couldn't bear it, and in a fit of anger, he even accused Hu Zongnan of "not understanding bullshit" in command. This kind of audacious behavior was rare even for old Jiang, and Hu Zongnan was so angry that he had to give Zhong Song a long vacation and let him temporarily leave the battlefield.
Zhongsong thus withdrew from the battle and later settled in the Netherlands at the age of 95. Compared to Hu Zongnan, he lived significantly longer. Zhong Song's life is a portrayal of tenacity, bravery, openness and persistence.
Zhong Song's glorious record and the end of the Netherlands
Although Zhongsong sat on a cold bench, he showed extraordinary military talent when he finally got the opportunity to show his talent. His military wisdom and unwavering determination were fully demonstrated on the battlefield. At a critical moment, he saved the plight of the Nationalist army, successfully repelled two marshals of the Nationalist Army, and became a bright star in the Liberation War.
Zhong Song's tenacity and integrity enable him to stand tall and uncorrupted by the world. He always stood by his principles and upheld the purity and honor of the army, even if it meant conflict and sacrifice with his superiors. This quality made him a highly respected leader, even if he was eventually forced to leave the battlefield, he died with honor and dignity.
Zhong Song's story tells us that perseverance and unyielding determination can make a person rise to prominence in difficult situations and achieve extraordinary things. His life is full of legends, and his deeds will always inspire us, inspiring generations of young people to bravely face difficulties, pursue excellence, and never say die. Zhong Song is a shining pearl in the era of heroes, his story will always inspire us, for a better future, we must also move forward bravely, constantly surpass ourselves, and write our own brilliant chapter!