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After the Autumn Harvest Uprising in 1927, the Jinggangshan Revolutionary Base Area was established, and the elite of the Whampoa Military Academy became a valuable force in the base area. Among them, Lu Chi in the fourth phase of Huangpu and Chen Bojun in the sixth phase are particularly crucial. In February 1928, an accidental gun misfire accident led to the tragic death of Lu Chi, and Chen Bojun was almost shot dead. This accident attracted the attention of the chairman, how did his words and decisions affect the mood of the soldiers, and the fate of Chen Bojun?
On November 26, 1910, Chen Bojun was born in the Dachuan region of Sichuan Province. From an early age, he showed great enthusiasm for learning and was known in school for his diligence and excellent grades. In 1923, he was admitted to the Provincial Fourth Normal School in Wanxian, and this experience had a profound impact on his thinking.
While in normal school, Chen Bojun had the opportunity to listen to a speech by Xiao Chunu, an important leader of the early youth movement of the Chinese Communist Party. Xiao Chunu's passion and ideas had a profound impact on Chen Bojun and awakened his enthusiasm for social reform and revolution. At the same time, Chen Bojun also further deepened his ideological understanding by reading a large number of books and magazines on revolution and social reform.
Chen's life at the school was dramatically changed by his active participation in the student movement. This involvement eventually led to his expulsion from school, an event that was both a challenge and a turning point in his life. In the face of this challenge, Chen Bojun's political convictions became stronger, and he began to more actively seek opportunities to participate in revolutionary activities as a way to promote social change.
By 1926, the National Revolutionary Army's Northern Expedition was winning one victory after another, inspiring revolutionary enthusiasm throughout the country. Especially after the occupation of Wuhan by the National Revolutionary Army in October, Wuhan quickly became an important center of the Chinese workers' and peasants' revolutionary movement. For Chen Bojun, this historical moment marked a new chapter in his revolutionary activities and also indicated that he would play a more important role in the revolution in the future. His life and activities began to revolve closely around these changes, gradually finding his place in the waves of revolution.
At the end of 1927, in order to enhance the combat effectiveness and political sensitivity of the Red Army, Chairman Mao founded the Longjiang Academy, also known as the teaching team of the First Regiment of the First Division of the Red Fourth Army. At the beginning of the team, the team members stumbled upon a heavily rusty pistol while searching a landlord's house.
Due to the urgent need for replenishment of armament and equipment in the Red Army at that time, this pistol, despite its poor condition, remained critical. Chen Bojun, the instructor of the teaching team, carefully repaired the pistol with gun oil and worked hard to restore its function. After the repair was completed, he hurriedly took his pistol and reported to Lu Chi, the leader of the teaching team, hoping to strengthen the firepower of the troops through this move.
While he was showing the repaired pistol, an accident occurred: the pistol suddenly misfired, and a bullet hit Lu Chi, killing him instantly. This tragic event plunged the scene into shock and silence. Chen Bojun was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help kneeling on the ground, shouting the captain's name sadly, in great pain.
The incident was quickly reported to Chairman Mao, who was shocked and saddened when he heard about it, and he immediately went to the scene of the incident, full of thoughts on how to reduce the negative impact of the incident. After arriving at the scene, Chairman Mao found that Chen Bojun had been detained by the soldiers' committee, and some of the soldiers were furious, advocating death for death and demanding that Chen Bojun be executed immediately.
After a detailed observation of the scene of the incident, Chairman Mao quickly gathered the core members of the soldiers' committee for discussion. At this meeting, he analyzed in detail the accident of this unfortunate accident, and clearly pointed out that the relationship between Lu Chi and Chen Bojun was not only a comrade, but also like brothers. He stressed the accident and insisted that Chen had no intention of intentionally harming him. Chairman Mao also stressed that the Red Army is currently in a very fragile stage, and the lives of every soldier are extremely precious, and it is necessary to avoid making decisions that may be regretted on the spur of the moment.
At Chairman Mao's insistence and persuasion, Zhang Lingbin and other committee members agreed to postpone Chen Bojun's execution. Chairman Mao's handling of the situation reflected his cherishing of the Red Army generals and his consideration for the overall interests of the Red Army, and also showed how to maintain the stability and morale of the team with calmness and wisdom in a crisis. Although this incident was painful, it also became an important case of educating and reminding the Red Army of the need to use weapons more carefully.
Chen Bojun showed extraordinary military talent in 1930, and when he served as chief of staff of the first column of the Red Sixth Army, the column was equipped with more than 700 guns and had more than 300 party members, becoming the backbone of the Red Sixth Army. Under his tactical guidance, the column once defeated an enemy regiment in a crucial battle and successfully annihilated two battalions of enemy forces. This remarkable achievement was highly praised and praised by the superior inspectors.
Subsequently, in July 1930, with the establishment of the Red 20th Army, Chen Bojun was appointed chief of staff of the army. In this new role, he quickly demonstrated his leadership and tactical skills. Especially in October of the same year, in the battle of the Red Army to capture the city of Ji'an, Chen Bojun personally commanded the front line and fought bravely, during which he was unfortunately wounded. His heroic actions inspired the soldiers to fight desperately and eventually succeeded in capturing the city.
After returning from his recovery, Chen Bojun continued to play a key role in the military field and was promoted to commander of the Seventh Division of the Red Third Army. In this position, he led his troops to successfully participate in a number of anti-"encirclement and suppression" operations, and each time he was able to flexibly use the advantages of tactics and terrain to effectively resist the enemy's attack. Through his precise command, the troops not only maintained strong combat effectiveness, but also repeatedly broke through the enemy's encirclement, gaining key strategic movement space for the Red Army.
At every important stage of his military career, Chen Bojun displayed outstanding tactical insight and tenacious fighting will, which not only cemented his position as a military leader, but also greatly increased his prestige and influence in the Red Army. Through these crucial moments of leadership and personal sacrifice, he made an indelible contribution to the ultimate success of the Chinese Revolution.
At the end of 1934, Chen Bojun was appointed chief of staff of the Red Fifth Army, and soon after, in early 1935, he and two colleagues, Dong Zhentang and Li Zhuoran, led the regiment to play a key role in the important Battle of Taipingdu. On March 22, they skillfully led the Red Army to cover the four crossings of the Chishui River for the safe passage of the CMC column, demonstrating superior tactical wisdom and command ability.
In the following operation, Chen Bojun quickly led his troops southward, broke through the enemy's tight blockade line, and provided key cover for the safe crossing of the river by the CMC column in the Bairakan area. When the enemy realized the movement of the Red Army and began to pursue, Chen Bojun shrewdly adjusted his strategy, led his troops along the Yuanbao Mountain to Dashuijing, skillfully crossed the river in the Bian Yantang area, and once again successfully escaped the enemy's pursuit.
In the battle of Wujiang, Chen Bojun once again demonstrated his excellent command ability. He successfully led the Red Fifth Army Corps to cover the main force and force the crossing of the Wujiang River, a battle that was crucial for the strategic transfer of the Red Army. In April, in the face of the enemy's multi-front pursuit, he remained calm and developed a series of precise tactical strategies, ensuring a safe retreat route for the Central Red Army and buying precious time for the Red Army.
Chen Bojun's actions are not only a series of victories on the battlefield, but more importantly, his ability to make quick decisions under pressure. His leadership ensured that the Red Army would be able to maintain its combat effectiveness and organizational discipline in complex and dangerous situations, which laid a solid foundation for the Red Army's Long March and the continuous struggle of the revolution.
In the spring of 1936, Chen Bojun was again called back to the front, this time to take up important positions in the Red Fourth Front Army. Soon after, Chen Bojun's talent and experience were further recognized, and he was promoted to the commander of the Sixth Army of the Red Second Front. In this role, he was responsible for leading and coordinating the military operations of several divisions, demonstrating his outstanding skills as a strategist.
Chen Bojun's reshuffling of various positions reflects his high degree of flexibility and key role in the revolutionary army. Whether as a corps commander or in other leadership positions, he always wholeheartedly pushed the revolutionary cause forward. His leadership is not only tactical, but also able to maintain the morale and combat effectiveness of the army in a complex battlefield environment.
His experience in different roles enriches his strategic vision, allowing him to make quick and accurate decisions in an unpredictable war environment. Chen's keen insight into tactics enabled him to effectively organize and execute campaigns, as demonstrated time and time again throughout his military career.
Every adjustment of his position is a new test of Chen Bojun's talent, and it is also a new recognition of his loyalty and ability. Under his leadership, the troops not only achieved important victories on the battlefield, but also provided strong support for the Party and the country in difficult times. His deeds have become a model for revolutionary soldiers and inspired countless revolutionary comrades to persevere in their unremitting struggle in a difficult environment.
At the 1955 All-Army Title Ceremony, Chen Bojun was honorably awarded the rank of General in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the revolutionary process. His military talent and leadership were fully demonstrated in many battles, and he made immortal contributions to the construction and defense of New China. All these achievements can be traced back to Chairman Mao's trust and salvation in him at a critical moment.
If it weren't for Chairman Mao's unexpected and decisive decision, Chen Bojun's fate and the Chinese revolution might have gone in a completely different direction. Chen Bojun knew that he had been on the verge of life and death, and this hard-won opportunity to be reborn made him cherish every opportunity to contribute to the country even more. He translated his loyalty to the revolution and gratitude to the chairman into battlefield victory after battle.
Lu Chi's unfortunate death is an eternal pain in Chen Bojun's heart. He often spoke of this moment, admitting that he was inescapable of taking responsibility for the death of his comrade-in-arms. On every occasion of commemoration and remembrance, Chen Bojun will express his deep apologies and remembrances to Lu Chi, which is engraved in his heart and has become the source of motivation for him to keep moving forward.
It is this reflection on the past and commitment to the future that propelled Chen Bojun to constantly surpass himself in his subsequent military career, showing excellent tactical understanding and command ability. From the arduous years of the Long March to the flames of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, Chen Bojun has always shown his bravery and wisdom on the front line and has become the backbone of the revolution.
His story is not only the legend of a general, but also a profound historical lesson - how to uphold justice and principles in the face of adversity, and how to transform personal tragedy into the strength of the state and the nation. This enabled Chen Bojun not only to gain military recognition, but also to win respect and admiration in terms of morality and personality.
Main references: "Chen Bojun's Diary" and "General Fengyunlu"