Title: "Zhang Aiping Strongly Recommends! Who is Nie Fengzhi, the regretful life of a famous general in air combat"
Text: In 1977, the position of commander of the Chinese Air Force changed, but under the recommendation of Zhang Aiping, he missed a high-profile famous air combat general - Nie Fengzhi. This episode of a military think tank is full of regret and unknowability, let us uncover the story of this legendary military figure together.
Zhang Aiping's strong recommendation is Nie Fengzhi, a founding lieutenant general who rose to prominence in the War of Liberation and the Korean War. However, the Military Commission had its own considerations and did not adopt Zhang Aiping's suggestion. This makes us wonder if Nie Fengzhi had been appointed commander of the Air Force at that time, where would he lead the Chinese Air Force?
Nie Fengzhi's military career was full of twists and turns, and although he was severely persecuted, his outstanding performance in air combat was remarkable. Zhang Aiping's recommendation of him can be seen, believing that he is smart, witty, decisive and bold in command, and is the best candidate to serve as the commander of the Air Force. However, the wheel of history stopped at Zhang Tingfa.
Zhang Tingfa's youth and physical condition may have become considerations at the time, but in Nie Fengzhi's body, we may have seen a more strategic and decisive military leader. Is the choice of the Military Commission correct, or is it missing a leader who can better lead the Chinese Air Force in Nie Fengzhi?
Nie Fengzhi's life is full of legends, he was a major general during the Liberation War, and he was also an important figure who served as the commander of the Nanjing Military Region after the founding of New China. Although he failed to serve as commander of the Air Force, Nie Fengzhi's work in the Nanjing Military Region was equally crucial.
This missed history makes us think about the critical role of leadership decision-making in military development. Nie Fengzhi may not have become the commander of the Air Force, but his work and lifelong contributions to the Nanjing Military Region are still an indispensable part of China's military history.
At this crossroads of history, we may be able to think more about the choice of Nie Fengzhi and the Military Commission, whom Zhang Aiping admires. In these turbulent times, every decision could change China's military landscape. Nie Fengzhi's regret may be a historical chapter that we need to understand deeply.