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Text丨Editor: Literature and History
Preface
As an important founder of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the head of the 10 marshals of the Republic, how does Zhu De's prestige among the people of the whole country and the whole army be reflected? From "Xu Qianqian's Memoirs" to "Su Yu's War Memoirs," and from General Wang Shusheng to General Xiao Ke's account, we can glimpse Zhu De's leadership charm and profound personality influence. Whether it is his heroic decision-making on the battlefield or his approachability in life, he has won the respect and love of countless comrades-in-arms. So what is it about this legend that makes him have such a high status in the hearts of his colleagues and future generations?
Let's go with Xiao Yao to see how it is.
When studying the historical process of the Chinese army, Zhu De enjoyed a high reputation as a leading figure among the ten marshals in the early days of the Republic. At the same time, Su Yu, as an outstanding founding general, also occupies an important position in military history. There is a popular opinion that Zhu De is firmly in the leadership position among the marshals, while Su Yu is in the dominant position among the founding generals, and Xiao Ke has similar authority among the generals. This statement is not comprehensive in the eyes of many historians and military experts.
They argue that while Zhu De and Su Yu have prominent positions and influence in their respective ranks, it is an oversimplification of the complex historical situation to regard them as absolute authority in their respective ranks. Especially given the history and structure of the Chinese military, the distribution of leadership power and influence in it is far more complex and dynamic than simply the rank and low ranks.
In addition, Shaw's position among generals, while important, is described as having unshakable authority among generals also requires a more detailed historical examination. The influence and status of historical figures are often the result of a combination of factors, rather than being completely summarized by a single dimension. Therefore, when studying these historical figures, it is necessary to analyze their military achievements, political influence, and role and status in a particular historical period more comprehensively and in-depth.
From a historical point of view, Zhu De, as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, indeed enjoys unparalleled prestige in the army. His strategic prowess and leadership made him a natural anchor for the three services. In contrast, although Su Yu was the best of the founding generals, his qualifications were relatively shallow, and compared to other members of the marshal group, he lacked enough historical precipitation and experience to "suppress" the entire general sequence.
A detailed analysis of Zhu De's military career shows that he is not only a master of strategic decision-making, but also has a profound personality and excellent organizational skills. His leadership style, which was both strict and pro-people, earned him great respect among officers and enlisted men of all ranks. For example, in the process of the founding and development of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zhu De was always able to accurately grasp the context of the war, put forward strategic guidance, and led the army to victory after victory.
On the other hand, despite Suyu's outstanding performance on the battlefield, he was still immature as a young military leader in dealing with complex political and military affairs. His influence and authority among the generals could not be compared with Zhu De's position among the marshals. Su Yu's military prowess and leadership were still growing, and he had not yet reached a level where he could fully "suppress" the other founding generals.
As for Xiao Ke, although he has significant military exploits among generals, there is still a certain gap in his influence and authority compared with Zhu De and Su Yu. Although his military career was brilliant, the role he played in the entire history and development of the army was not enough to support the assertion that the entire group of generals was "suppressed".
Generally speaking, this kind of depiction of Zhu De, Su Yu, and Xiao Ke as absolute authorities in their respective ranks, although popular among the people, seems to be somewhat one-sided after an in-depth analysis of historical facts and the actual influence of each figure in the military. As the leader of the marshals, Zhu De's authority and influence are indeed difficult to match, while Su Yu and Xiao Ke, although they each have important positions among the generals and generals, the so-called "suppression" of the entire hierarchy seems to exaggerate their role in the entire military structure. True military history requires us to understand and evaluate it from a more comprehensive and objective angle.
Zhu De's revolutionary career began with the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, after which he actively participated in the National Defense Movement and the Law Protection Movement, revealing his deep patriotic feelings and political insight. With the victory of the October Revolution in the Soviet Union, Zhu De accepted the baptism of Marxist ideology and joined the Communist Party of China on the way to study in Germany, starting his path of communist revolution. Later, at the call of the organization, he went to the Soviet Union to further military knowledge and lay a solid foundation for the subsequent revolutionary cause.
After Zhu De returned to China in 1926, he was sent to Sichuan to lead the revolutionary work and set about the formation of the Officer Education Corps, which aimed to train revolutionary military cadres, which reflected the importance he attached to military and political training. In 1928, he arrived in Jinggangshan, Jiangxi Province, and joined forces with Mao Zedong to lead the Red Fourth Army, which began a legendary revolutionary process.
In contrast, Su Yu's revolutionary journey began in 1924 when he joined the Communist Youth League. Although he went underground after the Nanchang Uprising in 1927, he did not officially join the Red Army until 1930 and joined the Chinese Communist Party two years later. Zhu De was several years ahead of Su Yu in the course of the revolution, and he was richer and more in-depth in terms of both qualifications and experience.
Zhu De's early participation and contribution to the revolutionary cause were not only earlier than Su Yu in terms of time, but also outstanding in terms of quality and depth. Zhu De demonstrated his outstanding leadership and military skills at all stages of the revolution, both in strategic planning and practical action. His experience spans from the early revolutionary struggles to the later military command, presenting a comprehensive and profound image of a revolutionary.
In addition, Zhu De's role in organizing and leading the Nanchang Uprising especially shows his determination and courage at critical moments. Although Su Yu later became an outstanding military leader, his role in the early years of the revolution was relatively limited, and his experience and achievements had not yet reached the level of Zhu De. Therefore, when comparing the revolutionary processes of the two, Zhu De undoubtedly has a deeper historical accumulation and wider influence.
At the critical moment of the Chinese Revolution, Zhu De's military talent and political wisdom played a decisive role. As a core member of the Central Military Commission, he worked closely with Mao Zedong in the three major battles, and successfully guided the Northeast Field Army, the Central China Field Army, and the East China Field Army to victory in the three major battles of Liaoshen, Pingjin, and Huaihai. These three key battles not only crushed Chiang Kai-shek's main army, but also laid a solid foundation for the establishment of New China.
In 1955, Zhu De was awarded the rank of marshal for his outstanding military contributions, and was ranked first among the top ten marshals. At that solemn ceremony, Mao Zedong personally awarded him the rank of marshal, which was not only a recognition of his military achievements, but also symbolized his important position in the party and the state.
Zhu De's military career covered all stages from the bitter battles of the Red Army, the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to the War of Liberation. During this long and difficult journey, he demonstrated not only excellent military command skills, but also excellent political skills. Especially during the War of Liberation, Zhu De played a key role in mediating the contradictions within the East China Field Army, especially the differences between Chen Yi and Su Yu. His ability to mediate not only maintains the unity of the armed forces, but also ensures the exertion of combat effectiveness.
Although Su Yu had a great talent for military command, his performance in politics was not as comprehensive as that of Zhu De. Su Yu tended to focus more on strategy and command on the battlefield, and when it came to political issues within the military, his approach was relatively straightforward. Zhu De is able to deal with these complex interpersonal and political issues more smoothly, which is fully reflected in his many successful mediation of internal conflicts.
Zhu De was not only an outstanding military strategist, but also a leader with a high degree of political intelligence. These abilities played an important role in different stages of the Chinese Revolution and had a profound impact on Chinese history. As an outstanding military commander, although Su Yu's performance in the political field is not as comprehensive as Zhu De's, his military achievements are also worthy of respect and commemoration.
Through in-depth interviews and research on the historical contributions of the older generation of revolutionaries, we find that Zhu De enjoys a high reputation and influence both inside and outside the military. His leadership style and charisma have won him wide respect and praise, and many generals have expressed their admiration for him. Zhu De's ability was very rare in the military leadership at the time, which not only showed his unique charm as a leader, but also reflected his cohesion and charisma for the team.
Further analysis shows that Zhu De's position in the history of the Chinese revolution is indeed incomparable. He was not only a central figure among the founding fathers, but also known as the Generalissimo by many experts and scholars, a title that represents his significant contributions to history, military and politics. Zhu De's status was not only based on his military talents, but also because of his profound influence in the political and social spheres.
Zhu De's leadership style blends strictness and benevolence, and he imposes strict discipline in the military while maintaining care and respect for his soldiers, a balanced leadership style that has earned him a high level of trust and respect in the military. In addition, Zhu De's wisdom and foresight in handling military and political affairs also made him a visionary leader.
In short, Zhu De's unique position and influence are a comprehensive reflection of his multifaceted abilities, not only because of his military achievements, but also because of his contributions to the political and social fields. This comprehensive and profound influence made him stand out among the many founding fathers and become a "generalissimo" in the true sense of the word.