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In the war-torn years, Peng Lao was always a general personally appointed by Chairman Mao, and in the volunteer army, two tiger generals, Yang Dezhi and Yang Yong, also became important commanders of the volunteers, but their fates were intertwined. It's a story of legend and glory.
In 1950, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea had not yet officially broken out, but the cloud of war had already shrouded the Sino-Korean border. Chairman Mao sent a tiger general, Yang Dezhi, to lead the 19th Corps in preparation for the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Yang Dezhi was an experienced military commander who had won many important victories in the Chinese Civil War, and President Peng greatly appreciated his military talent. Chairman Mao and President Peng believed that he was one of the most suitable generals to lead the volunteer army.
Before leaving for the Korean front, Yang Dezhi was personally received by Commander-in-Chief Zhu. Commander-in-Chief Zhu was an old chief whom Yang Dezhi respected very much, and they had experienced the grind of revolutionary struggle together. During the meeting, Commander-in-Chief Zhu told Yang Dezhi that Mr. Peng had been holding out on the Korean front for more than two months, but the situation was very difficult. Commander-in-Chief Zhu made it clear that Chairman Mao and the premier had specially asked him to come to the 19th Corps, and Yang Dezhi was their first choice. This was an important task, and Yang Dezhi accepted.
Yang Dezhi's military career was a long and distinguished one, and he led the 19th Corps in several major battles, including the forced crossing of the Dadu River and victories in North China. His military talents were highly praised, especially his performance in the Northwest Battlefield, which made Mr. Peng impress him. In the northwest, Yang Dezhi led the 19th Corps in the Lanzhou Campaign and the Ningxia Campaign, both of which were tough battles, but the 19th Corps showed great combat effectiveness. Mr. Peng admired Yang Dezhi very much, and he communicated with Yang Dezhi many times, and even encouraged him to participate in local work. This deep friendship and trust made Mr. Peng send Yang Dezhi to North Korea without hesitation.
In Korea, Yang Dezhi performed so well that he was later promoted to deputy commander of the Chinese Volunteers, responsible for combat command, leading major battles such as the Battle of Shangganling and the Battle of Jincheng. In 1954, he was promoted to commander of the Volunteer Army, becoming the third general to hold the position. Yang Dezhi's intelligence and military talent made immortal achievements for the victory of the volunteers.
However, similar to Yang Dezhi's promotion trajectory, Yang Yong also received orders from Chairman Mao during the same period to go to Korea to lead the 20th Corps of the Chinese Volunteers. Chairman Mao believed that the Great War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea was nearing its end and the war was about to end, and this was an opportunity for Yang Yong to show himself. Yang Yong was an excellent military commander who had always been eager to show his talents on the battlefield. Therefore, Yang Yong, like Yang Dezhi, was personally assigned by Chairman Mao to go to Korea.
Before entering the front line of the DPRK, Yang Yong and Wang Ping, the political commissar of the Corps, met with President Peng together. President Peng was very cordial to both Yang Yong and Wang Ping, because they were old comrades-in-arms of the Third Red Army Corps, who had experienced revolutionary struggles together and achieved major victories together. Mr. Peng personally told them that he hoped that they would go to Korea to participate in the final stage of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. This is a rare opportunity, and both Yang Yong and Wang Ping are eagerly awaiting it.
Chairman Mao signed an order on May Day, formally sending Yang Yong as commander of the 20th Corps of the Chinese Volunteers, while Wang Ping became the political commissar of the Corps. This decision is exactly the same as Mr. Peng's original vision. Before Yang Yong and Wang Ping set out for the battle, they visited Mr. Peng again, and Mr. Peng treated them very cordially and left them to have dinner together at home.
After Yang Yong entered North Korea, he experienced a similar promotion trajectory to Yang Dezhi. He first served as commander of the corps, then promoted to deputy commander of the volunteers, and finally to commander of the volunteers. Yang Yong became the last commander of the volunteers, and his bravery and wisdom made outstanding contributions to the victory of the volunteers.
To sum up, the four commanders of the Chinese Volunteers in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea all had close ties with President Peng. Chairman Mao and President Peng personally appointed Yang Dezhi and Yang Yong, both excellent generals full of fighting spirit. Their performance was dazzling on the Korean battlefield and made immortal feats for China's victory. As for Deng Hua, although he was not directly appointed by President Peng, President Peng recommended him to take over as the commander of the volunteers, which is also proof of his role in the Korean War.
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