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In 1935, when the Red Army crossed Chishui and forcibly crossed the Wujiang River, Chiang Kai-shek, who was blinded by the desire for power, ignored the Japanese invasion and was bent on "conquering the outside world and first securing the interior" and pursuing and killing the Red Army.
At this turbulent moment, Liu Xiang, a major warlord who was then separatist of Sichuan, was relatively weak in strength, but nominally obeyed Chiang Kai-shek's orders. He decided to adopt a trick, pretending to obey Chiang Kai-shek's orders, but secretly instructed his most loyal subordinate, Guo Xunqi, to let the Red Army survive safely, because he understood that "to leave a way for the Red Army to live is to leave a way for yourself to live!" ”
During the Republican period when warlords were at war, the Sichuan region was a representative of chaos. Liu Xiang, a warlord from an ordinary landlord family, did not receive a regular military school education, but his ruthless methods and ability to pull gangs and factions made him prominent in Sichuan. However, his ambitions went far beyond that, and he dreamed of unifying Sichuan and becoming the head of one side.
Liu Xiang found that most of his generals liked to exploit the people, withhold military food, and lacked combat effectiveness. So he began to recruit students who had received an education in the regular military academy, especially the commander of the 3rd Brigade, Guo Xunqi. Guo Xunqi was physically strong and bold, and was born in the Kuomintang Army University, which was suitable for leading troops to fight and became Liu Xiang's right-hand man.
Liu Xiang realized the problem of insufficient equipment in the army, but Sichuan's ordnance industry at that time was scarce and the technology was not enough. He invested heavily in imported weapons and even tried to form his own air force, but ultimately failed. Nevertheless, he worked hard to unify the armed forces in the Sichuan region and was known as the "King of Bashu".
However, Chiang Kai-shek's ambitions should not be underestimated, and his Northern Expedition was in full swing, and warlords everywhere surrendered. Although Liu Xiang had a place in the Sichuan region, he had to obey in front of Chiang Kai-shek. Liu Xiang gained Chiang Kai-shek's trust by showing loyalty to the Nationalist government, but he knew that if he showed signs of rebellion, Chiang Kai-shek would send troops to unify Sichuan.
Chiang Kai-shek gave Liu Xiang a plausible task to help destroy the Red Army. But Liu Xiang understood that there was a larger conspiracy behind this, and Chiang Kai-shek intended to eliminate him. At one meeting, he explained the situation to his subordinates, saying that Chiang Kai-shek would take this opportunity to infiltrate his power and eventually control all of Sichuan. This dilemma put Liu Xiang and his subordinates in a dilemma.
In the end, Liu Xiang decided to adopt a risky plan, which was carried out by his subordinate Guo Xunqi. Guo Xunqi was considered the most suitable candidate because he had a favorable impression of the Communist Party and had helped the Communists in the "March 31" massacre in Chongqing. After accepting the task, he led his troops to the main battlefield of the Red Army, pretending to suppress the communists, but at the same time making way for the Red Army and helping them get through the difficulties.
During the battle, Guo Xunqi faced the double threat of the Red Army and Chiang Kai-shek, successfully completed the task, saved the Sichuan Army, and helped the Red Army at the same time. This secret contest completely sabotaged Chiang Kai-shek's plot and gave the Red Army a respite, and the Sichuan Army survived the crisis.
The story shows a contest of power and wisdom, and the decisions of Liu Xiang and Guo Xunqi ultimately preserved the strength of the Sichuan Army and allowed the Red Army to continue the war. This history reveals the complex political landscape and the background of the warlord chaos during the Republican period, as well as the important role of personal courage and wisdom in the chaotic times.
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