At the beginning of 1947, Chiang Kai-shek, after the failure of the all-out offensive, decided to launch a major offensive in the liberated areas of China. Among them, the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo border area, as our large rear, became the target of Chiang Kai-shek's attack. Hu Zongnan's group sent a large army to attack Yan'an, the core of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo border region. In this attack, two important generals under Hu Zongnan, Dong Zhao and Liu Huan, each led an army and fought bravely to Yan'an. Dong Zhao served as the commander of the right-wing corps, and Liu Jian served as the commander of the left-wing corps. But in the end, out of strategic necessity, we were forced to evacuate Yan'an on our own initiative, leaving an empty city for Liu Jian and Dong Zhao. However, these two heinous reactionaries did not stop there, and they pursued our main forces in close pursuit, causing great damage to our leading organs. So, what will happen to these two reactionaries?
Liu Jian and Dong Zhao, both of whom were classmates of Hu Zongnan and students of the first phase of Huangpu. They were all loyal to Chiang Kai-shek, always on Chiang Kai-shek's side, and reactionary and stubborn. They have been fighting against our army since the Red Army, especially Liu Huan, who showed great effort in the fourth "encirclement and suppression" of the Red Army. He was nicknamed "The One-Eyed General" by his comrades because he was injured by a stray bullet during the battle, and he had to install a prosthetic eye in order to maintain his appearance. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Liu Jian and Dong Zhao were both promoted and became the commander-in-chief of the group army, of which Liu Hu served as the commander-in-chief of the 36th Group Army and Dong Zhao served as the commander-in-chief of the 38th Group Army. By the time of the Liberation War, the Kuomintang was reorganized, and both of them were appointed commanders of the integrated army. Although they could not be compared with Hu Zongnan, they also had considerable prestige in the Kuomintang military circles and became the core generals who commanded the army.
However, due to their stubbornness and reaction, they did not end well. Liu Ji's ending was particularly tragic. It had been less than a year since the occupation of Yan'an, and when our Northwest Field Army was reorganized, the end of Liu Hu had also come. Our field army launched a counteroffensive, completely routed Liu Huan's troops, and captured him. As a hardcore reactionary, Liu Hu's execution was already an inevitable result. He was not only an enemy of the Chinese people, but also a betrayal of his homeland. His death was also the fate of his own choice. Dong Zhao was relatively lucky. After some confusion and infighting, he finally surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party. After his surrender, he was placed as a staff member who provided us with some information about the inside of the Kuomintang. Even though he was also a traitor, he ended relatively well due to his surrender and some acts of cooperation.
With the help of the Chinese Communist Party, he escaped from the pursuit of the Kuomintang and started his life anew. In general, the two military strategists, Liu Jian and Dong Zhao, were stubborn reactionaries. They have always followed Chiang Kai-shek in the southern and northern wars, and have a certain position within the Kuomintang. However, due to their treachery and hostilities, none of them were able to escape punishment in the end. In the history of the Chinese Revolution, they were only one of the very few high-ranking Kuomintang generals who were captured or surrendered. Their outcome is also a powerful proof of the victory of the Chinese people against the reactionary forces. This story teaches us that intransigence and betrayal of the people will not end well at any time. The fate of Liu Jian and Dong Zhao is the inevitable result of their own choices and actions. Their stories also remind us of the need to always uphold justice and work for the well-being of the people, which is what a true leader should do.
Only by standing with the people can we win victory and win the respect and trust of the people. Finally, let's consider a question: In today's society, are there still figures like Liu Hu and Dong Zhao who stick to the wrong position and deviate from the right path? If so, how should we view and treat them? Please leave your comments. Liu Jian and Dong Zhao: One was martyred for his faith, and the other fled for self-protection At the beginning of 1948, the Northwest Field Army surrounded Yichuan, which had the meaning of breaking the city. Hu Zongnan is in a hurry, the geographical location of Yichuan is very important, it is the throat of the Guanzhong region, and it cannot be lost. Hu Zongnan urgently ordered Liu Jian to lead a large army to relieve the siege. Liu Jian walked halfway and found that something was wrong, he seemed to be surrounded. Could it be that this was another encirclement to send reinforcements? Liu Huan wanted to repel his besieging army first, but Hu Zongnan refused to allow it, and ordered him to rush to Yichuan quickly. Liu Jian faced the predicament, and his heart was full of anxiety and confusion.
Why did Hu Zongnan let him go on? Did he become a victim? However, for a general who was loyal to President Chiang, it was unacceptable to turn his back on his mission. Although his heart was full of doubts, Liu Jian chose to move on, in order to defend Yichuan. However, fate seemed to be teasing Liu Huan, and the heavy snow dragged him down halfway. Liu Jian was careless, and he didn't expect to encounter such weather interference. In the end, Liu Jian was completely surrounded and the whole army was annihilated. Faced with a desperate situation, Liu Jian made the harrowing decision to pick up a grenade and blow himself up at the age of nearly 42. Liu Jian can be said to have been martyred for his Principal Jiang. He gave his life for the persistence of his faith and the seriousness of his responsibility. However, looking back, was such a sacrifice really worth it? Unlike Liu Huan, Dong Zhao chose to flee. After the repeated blows of Yangmahe and Panlong, Dong Zhao learned well and knew how to protect himself.
He was not willing to take risks, not willing to pursue a victory that might not be achievable. So, he kept shrinking back, looking for a chance to escape. In the later stages of the Liberation War, Dong Zhao simply resigned from his military post and became the chairman of the Shaanxi Provincial Government. Although he claimed to persevere to the end, he already had a plan to flee in his heart. He secretly bought a house in Taiwan to pave the way for himself. At the end of 1949, Dong Zhao flew to Taiwan. He became a defeated general, worthless. Having lost his position, Dong Zhao could only serve as some errands and live a mediocre life. Eventually, he died of a heart attack in 1977. Dong Zhao's life is full of calculations and evasions, he does not have the spirit of forging ahead, nor does he have the pride of Liu Hu to fight for his beliefs. The comparison between Liu Jian and Dong Zhao makes people think about the choice between the two. Liu Jian defended what he believed in with his life, but Dong Zhao's evasion and calculation displaced him and eventually died.
Although Liu Jian suffered failures and tragedies in reality, his life has value and meaning. Although Dong Zhao has preserved himself, his life lacks real achievements and rewards. We can also draw inspiration from the experiences of Liu Jian and Dong Zhao. On the road of life, sometimes we will encounter difficulties and setbacks, and perhaps we will face the choice of choice. But at all times, we should stick to our beliefs and be brave enough to pursue what our hearts truly desire. Evasion and calculation will only make us lose opportunities, which will eventually lead to inner emptiness and dissatisfaction. Therefore, let us be like Liu Huan, dare to accept challenges, move forward bravely, and fight for our beliefs. To sum up, Liu Jian and Dong Zhao have played different roles in history. Liu Jian fought bravely for faith and duty, and was finally buried in Yichuan. Dong Zhao chose to flee and calculate, and was eventually displaced and unable to realize his ambitions.
Their experiences have taught us that faith and courage are the keys to success and achievement. So, what do you think we should do when faced with a dilemma?