Background: Whampoa Military Academy's unique educational philosophy
In June 1924, the Whampoa Military Academy was formally established on Huangpu Island, Guangzhou. Different from other military academies, the Whampoa Military Academy pursues the principle of giving priority to political education and supplementing military education. Therefore, the students of the Whampoa Military Academy are all staunch revolutionaries, who have made outstanding contributions in the Northern Expedition and the War of Resistance Against Japan, and have given birth to a large number of famous generals.
Chen Hao: A staunch revolutionary in the early days
Chen Hao, a native of Qiyang, Hunan, was admitted to the first phase of the Whampoa Military Academy in 1924, and was in the same class as Hu Zongnan, Song Xilian and others. During his time at school, Chen Hao was left-leaning and vigorously opposed the rampant attacks of rightist students. He showed a firm revolutionary determination and made an initial contribution to the revolutionary cause.
Signs of change of thought and betrayal
However, as time passed, Chen Hao's thinking gradually changed. The harsh conditions of Jinggangshan are in stark contrast to the nourishing life of classmates such as Hu Zongnan and Song Xilian. Chen Hao felt unbalanced and had the idea of breaking away from the revolutionary ranks. Although he was unable to connect with his predecessors, this idea gradually became firm.
Actions to break away from the ranks of the revolution
Chen Hao was ordered to capture Chaling in 1927, but after entering the city, he lived a life of spending time and drinking, causing a bad impact on the local area. This behavior drew harsh criticism. Chen Hao was angry and took the initiative to contact his teacher Fang Dingying, seeking an opportunity to break away from the revolutionary ranks. Fang Dingying promised to protect him if he was willing to surrender.
The plan was ultimately defeated
In order to increase the bargaining chips, Chen Hao urgently summoned troops and announced the evacuation of Chaling County. He even ordered the removal of the pontoon bridge back to Jinggangshan to ensure that the troops could not return. However, his letter was discovered by Wan Xi, the representative of the organization, and was finally debunked by Commissar Mao Chen Hao's betrayal plan. Chen Hao was executed, ending a short and bumpy life.
Summary: Chen Hao's fate turned
Chen Hao's life is full of dramatic turns. He started out as a staunch revolutionary, but over time his thinking changed, which eventually led to his betrayal and tragic end. Chen Hao's story is a striking example of the Whampoa Military Academy, illustrating the complex relationship between personal choice and loyalty and betrayal during the revolutionary period.