In 1979, Vietnamese soldiers who had been confident and thought they had "defeated" the People's Liberation Army (PLA) experienced an indescribable sense of shock and fear when they saw the scene in northern Vietnam. They were silent for a long time before finally spitting out a sentence with difficulty: "The Chinese are really hard to mess with, and even the American army, which likes to engage in bombing, is inferior to them." ”
The once prosperous land of northern Vietnam has now become devastated. On both sides of the street, the once towering buildings are now only in ruins, as if telling the tragedy of the war. The railroad tracks disappeared without a trace, as if swallowed by a mysterious force. Roads and bridges have been blown up, and the once unobstructed transportation arteries are now in shambles.
And those once busy factories and mines have long been looted. Machinery and equipment, raw materials, finished products...... Everything of value is gone. The entire northern part of Vietnam is like being completely ransacked by a group of "bandits".
As a matter of fact, the Chinese armed forces have always been known for their peace-loving nature, and they have never taken the initiative to cause trouble. However, this time, the PLA has made such a ruthless move, what is the reason?
It turned out that Vietnam was to blame for all this.
Vietnam, this beautiful country, is located in the south of China, like a giant foot of China's magnificent dragon, firmly stepping on the southern soil. Its geographical location is to China what the heart is to the human body. Historically, Vietnam's ties with China have been inextricably linked.
As early as ancient times, when China was splendid, all dynasties were in full swing, and Vietnam was once a county of China, like Chinese children, snuggled tightly in the arms of their mothers. At that time, Vietnam was deeply influenced by Chinese culture, from language, writing to customs, all exuding a strong Chinese style.
However, history is always full of twists and turns. In the late 19th century, the Western powers began to carve up the world like a frenzy, staring like hungry wolves on the fertile land of Asia. Vietnam, the former Chinese child, was forced to leave his mother's arms under the greedy gaze of the great powers. Its land was divided among the great powers, and its people suffered in the flames of war.
Japanese imperialism also took advantage of this period and occupied Vietnam. Under Japanese rule, the Vietnamese people were subjected to unprecedented oppression and exploitation. They yearn for freedom and independence, but the road ahead seems to be full of endless darkness.
After the end of World War II, the world pattern changed dramatically. Due to the international environment at that time, there were two regimes in Vietnam, the north and the south. South Vietnam, with the support of the United States, established a pro-American government by Ngo Dinh Diem. In the north, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh led the people in a hard struggle.
These two regimes were like a microcosm of the international situation at that time. On one side is the United States, a powerful capitalist power, and on the other is the emerging power of socialism. They had a fierce contest on Vietnamese soil.
At that time, the pro-American government of South Vietnam was like a naughty child, constantly provoking and provoking, causing great harm to the people of North Vietnam. They have no regard for humanity and morality and have sacrificed innocent people. The suffering of North Vietnam, like an endless nightmare, is heart-wrenching.
The United States, as the world's superpower, has chosen to intervene in the face of the escalation of the situation. Their army descended like a tiger, bringing Vietnam's civil war to a climax. And in this war, the Chinese people did not sit idly by. We tightened our belts, saved money, and did what we could to help North Vietnam.
Imagine that in those days we supplied Vietnam with 230 battalions of weapons and equipment free of charge. It is not only cold metal and plastic, but also the desire and adherence of the Chinese people for peace. In addition to this, we have also sent a large amount of food and daily necessities to help them get through this difficult time.
Not only that, but we also sent a large number of engineers to Vietnam to help them build emergency war fortifications, build railways and other infrastructure. These engineers, who are in a foreign land, risking their lives, are helping the Vietnamese people to rebuild their homeland and for peace and stability.
It can be said that it was with China's great help that South Vietnam was able to defeat the Americans, recover the entire territory of Vietnam, and realize the reunification of Vietnam. However, no one expected that the neighbor we did all our best to help turned out to be a white-eyed wolf.
In 1958, relations between China and the Soviet Union suddenly broke down, like a solid block of ice melting in an instant under the spring sun. During this turbulent period, Vietnam chose to turn to the Soviet Union and established close relations with it. The Vietnamese government seemed to have found a new backer, confident that with the support of the Soviet Union, they could make a big splash on Indochina.
However, Vietnam has not been relieved to develop its domestic economy and people's livelihood. Instead, they began to use the support of the Soviet Union to stir up trouble in Indochina. They first launched an invasion of Cambodia, like a pack of greedy wolves, trying to take Cambodia's territory and resources for themselves. They sent their troops, crossed the border, burned and looted Cambodian villages and cities, and innocent people struggled in the fighting. At the same time, Vietnam has also continued to carry out provocations on the mainland border and repeatedly create incidents.
On February 14, 1979, it was a clear morning, and the sun shone on the land of China, as if everything seemed so calm. However, this tranquility was soon shattered. On that day, the Chinese government officially issued an order for a counterattack against Vietnam, marking that tensions between the two countries had reached irreconcilable levels.
On the eve of the outbreak of war, the soldiers of the PLA prepared nervously and orderly. Determination and determination were written on their faces, because they knew that this battle was not only to defend the territorial integrity of the country, but also to defend the dignity and honor of the nation.
On February 17, when the first rays of dawn shone on the earth, the artillery fire of the Chinese People's Liberation Army erupted like thunder. For a time, 10,000 cannons were fired at once, and the deafening sound of cannons echoed in the heavens and the earth, shaking everyone's heart. This marked the official start of the counterattack war against Vietnam and the official beginning of a war concerning the destiny and dignity of the country.
During the battle, the PLA's artillery fire covered the enemy's positions again and again, causing huge casualties and damage to the Vietnamese army. However, the Vietnamese army was not defenseless, and they stubbornly resisted the PLA's attack, and the artillery fire was intertwined, as if they were about to swallow the entire battlefield.
In the face of the stubborn resistance of the Vietnamese army, the PLA did not retreat, but in accordance with the instructions of the Party Central Committee, the troops quickly advanced into Vietnam in three directions. Their troops were overwhelming, unstoppable along the way, and soon reached the vicinity of Liangshan.
In the vicinity of Liangshan, the PLA encountered stubborn resistance from the Vietnamese army. Taking advantage of the terrain, the Vietnamese army built strong fortifications in an attempt to block the PLA's attack. However, the PLA did not back down because of this, and with their tenacious perseverance and fighting spirit, they launched fierce attacks again and again.
In the second offensive, the PLA took only one day to take the Liangshan position. The victory in this battle not only demonstrated the combat effectiveness of the PLA, but also made the Vietnamese army realize the courage and determination of the Chinese people. In this battle, most of the 308th and 346th divisions of the Vietnamese army were annihilated, which became a major result of this war.
After the fall of Liangshan, the capital of Vietnam seemed to have become the pocket of the People's Liberation Army, and victory seemed to be within reach. At the sound of an order, Vietnam's name may disappear from the map and be replaced by the iron heel of the People's Liberation Army. However, the mainland is a country that prides itself on peace and has never thought of expanding its territory through aggression and annexation, we just want to teach this neighbor a profound lesson.
When the scales of victory were already on our side, the soldiers of the PLA were full of pride. They were eager to show their bravery with victory, eager to plant the red flag in the capital of Vietnam. However, at this time, the order from the higher authorities poured cold water on their fiery hearts, ordering them to withdraw from Vietnam entirely.
This order exploded like a bomb in the army, and many soldiers felt puzzled and lost. They do not understand why they chose to retreat when victory was imminent. After all, they only need to rush again to have victory firmly in their hands. However, the servicemen made it their duty to obey orders, and even if their hearts were full of unwillingness and confusion, they had to begin to carry out the order to retreat.
After General Xu Shiyou learned of the order to retreat, he immediately gathered the staff officers around him to discuss countermeasures overnight. After some careful consideration, General Xu Shiyou quickly issued three urgent orders.
The first order was to lay a large number of mines on the way of retreat. These mines are like countless invisible eyes, always alert to the movements of the Vietnamese army. They will become a stumbling block to the Vietnamese army's advance, and they will have to spend a lot of manpower and material resources to clean up, thus distracting their aggression. At the same time, these mines will also provide a solid barrier for the withdrawal of our troops, ensuring that we will not be harassed by Vietnamese troops in our backs.
Immediately after, General Koh Sai Huw issued a second order: to dismantle and destroy all infrastructure in northern Vietnam. He understands that infrastructure is the lifeblood of a country's development. Therefore, he ordered his troops to carry out complete destruction of railways, railway stations, power stations, and important roads in northern Vietnam.
As a result, the Vietnamese army will not be able to restore the normal operation of these facilities in a short time, thus losing the ability to provoke the mainland again. At the same time, the paralysis of transportation will also lead to economic difficulties in northern Vietnam, dealing a heavy blow to the ambitious country.
Finally, General Xu Shiyou issued a third order: to take all the materials from the occupied areas with them, and destroy those that could not be carried. He insisted that Vietnam must not be allowed to get the slightest advantage.
These supplies were once a symbol of our selfless assistance, but they were exchanged for the perfidy of the Vietnamese army. Therefore, in order to punish Vietnam and get our aid back, we must completely destroy these materials so that the Vietnamese army cannot benefit from them.
When the Vietnamese soldiers set foot on the land of northern Vietnam again, what they saw was a bleak picture that they would never forget. The once familiar scenery and once bustling streets are now dead silent. As far as the eye can see, there is hardly anything of value to be found, the houses are dilapidated, and the factories and mines are completely destroyed.
On top of this ruin, once a prosperous province and city, the hustle and bustle of the market has now become an unattainable memory. These dilapidated buildings and dilapidated facilities silently tell the story of the past, but also remind people of the disasters that have befallen the place.
And the main culprits of all this are the white-eyed wolf-like Vietnamese. They are ungrateful, turning a blind eye to the selfless assistance of the Chinese people, but instead stabbing them in the back, repeatedly provoking the mainland border, and even injuring innocent citizens on the mainland. This kind of treacherous behavior and revenge is tolerable and intolerable.
Chinese have always been known for their kindness and tolerance, but we also have our own bottom line and dignity. For jackals, tigers and leopards, we are never afraid, let alone retreat. In the face of Vietnam's white-eyed wolf behavior, we should not hesitate to fight back, so that they understand that the price of betrayal and provocation is beyond their reach.
We must use our iron fists to let the Vietnamese taste the bitter fruits of betrayal. We must use firm determination and action to tell those white-eyed wolves that the Chinese people are not easy to mess with. Only in this way can we safeguard the dignity and interests of the country and make those who betray pay the price they deserve.