In 1949, when China ushered in a profound turning point, there was such a team, they drove heavy trucks in the cold wind, preparing for the birth of New China. They were the car regiments that were responsible for moving for the Party Central Committee. This is not a simple move, but a great migration of history! At that time, everyone was only rewarded with one yuan, but how much do you know the story behind this?
1949 was a year of great significance for China. After decades of struggle, the Chinese finally ushered in the liberation of the whole country in this year. But behind this, there are many little-known stories and details.
Let's start with 1948, when the People's Liberation Army led by Chairman Mao won decisive victories in the three major battles of Liaoshen, Huaihai and Pingjin. These three major battles not only consolidated the security of the liberated areas, but also laid a solid foundation for the eventual liberation of the whole country. The strength of the People's Liberation Army soared to 3.58 million this year, while the Kuomintang on the opposite side had its strength plummeted, leaving only 2.04 million, of which 1.46 million were capable of rapid mobile operations.
In that turbulent era, the Kuomintang government was already at the end of its power, the economy was collapsing, prices were skyrocketing, and the people were struggling to make ends meet. Chiang Kai-shek issued a proclamation on New Year's Day 1949, admitting defeat and beginning to seek a peaceful solution. Chairman Mao did not buy this, and on the same day, he delivered a New Year's message entitled "Carry the Revolution to the End", emphasizing that the war of liberation would continue until a complete victory.
At this time, the Chinese Communist Party had already begun to plan how to take over and manage more cities. From the liberation of Harbin in 1946, to Shijiazhuang in 1947, and then to Shenyang in 1948, the party has accumulated valuable experience in urban management. These experiences became a source of confidence and laid a solid foundation for a larger takeover of the city.
In the spring of 1949, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee in Xibaipo, which was very crucial, not only laying out the strategic direction for the future, but also emphasizing the shift in the focus of work from the countryside to the city. Chairman Mao pointed out at the meeting that the whole party must maintain a modest, cautious, and non-arrogant style, because despite the victory in the war, the real challenge has just begun.
On the eve of the liberation of the whole country, the relocation of the central government was also in full swing. At the beginning of 1949, in order to better command the National Liberation War and future national construction, Chairman Mao decided to move the Party Central Committee to Beiping, which was a move of great political significance. Beiping is not only geographically important, but also symbolizes the text of New China (continued)
Political center. But this transfer was by no means an easy task, requiring careful planning and a large amount of material deployment.
Against this background, a special team, the Automobile Regiment, was entrusted with great responsibility. Their task was to transport the documents and equipment of the Party Central Committee and the personal belongings of individual leaders. One can imagine what a difficult task this is, after all, what they carry is not only physical weight, but also the hopes and dreams of the future of New China.
Most of the members of the automobile regiment come from the liberated areas, and they are either experienced veteran drivers or technicians with a deep understanding of automobile mechanics. Despite the difficult conditions, they all have a sense of purpose and understand the importance of their work to the country as a whole. In that era of extreme scarcity of materials, these drivers and technicians often had to work in bad road conditions and extreme weather, and their dedication and sacrifice were unimaginable to future generations.
On the way to Beiping, the convoy went through numerous inspections and difficulties. Along the way, they had to deal not only with occasional enemy harassment, but also with technical failures and material shortages. Every repair, every adjustment, is a test of team cooperation and decision-making.
When the convoy finally arrived in Beiping, they felt not only a release, but also a historical weight. They know that their actions are part of the history of New China, and they are immensely proud of it.
Surprisingly, the rewards for these heroes who have opened a new chapter in history after completing their tasks are extremely simple - only one yuan per person. Such a reward may seem insignificant today, but in the context of the time, the dollar symbolized recognition of their hard work and contributions. This is not only a material reward, but also a spiritual incentive. After all, in those days, many people did not act for material rewards, but out of love and a sense of responsibility for the country and the nation.
This history may be only a few strokes in many official records, but when we look back at those years and those days, we should not forget those who worked quietly behind the scenes. They have written history with their actions, even the simplest driver, his every turn and every brake is paving the way for New China.