In the cold winter of 1947, a beggar in a hurry collapsed in the snow on the border of Chaohu Lake and Lujiang, who would have thought that his torn cotton jacket would hide a major secret that could determine the fate of a large army?
Back in China in 1947, the Dabie Mountains had become a war-torn frontline. Liu Deng's army fought a desperate battle with the Kuomintang army here. On June 30, they forcibly crossed the Yellow River and successfully occupied the Dabie Mountain area, a strategic action that not only firmly restrained the activities of the Kuomintang army, but also quickly established a revolutionary base in the area, which had a far-reaching impact.
But the war was never smooth sailing. Although Liu Deng's army won victory on the battlefield, it faced the dilemma of a serious shortage of supplies. Winter is approaching, and the soldiers are in a worrying situation due to the lack of adequate food and warm clothing. The central government has tried to provide assistance, but it is difficult for supplies to reach the front line in time. That's when a bold and confidential plan came into being.
After receiving the news, the National Department of the East China Bureau of the Communist Party of China immediately launched an emergency fundraising operation aimed at supporting Liu Deng's army. The funds raised consisted mainly of gold and silver worth 500 stone of rice, but how to safely transport these treasures to the front line became a huge challenge. The Kuomintang army imposed a tight blockade on the Dabie Mountain area, and all communication arteries and towns were heavily guarded. Obviously, the traditional method of armed escort will not work, and a different path must be found.
At this time, an extraordinary plan was proposed: let a man disguise himself as a beggar and use this disguise to get past the enemy's defenses. It took a lot of wisdom and courage, and the leadership chose Sun Haibo, a security guard with five years of experience in guerrilla warfare.
Sun Haibo's task is extremely difficult. He sewed gold and silver into his shabby cotton clothes, and the whole person became heavy. He also deliberately dressed himself as an unkempt beggar, and deliberately smeared a stench on his cotton clothes that people couldn't avoid. This camouflage is not only to hide people's eyes and ears, but also to be able to smoothly pass the enemy's inspection at a critical moment.
Sun Haibo's journey is full of unknowns and dangers. He had to walk 100 kilometers alone with a weight, from Chaowu to western Anhui. Along the way, he must always be vigilant and maneuver with enemies, and every step can be the edge of life and death. On several occasions, he was almost discovered by Kuomintang patrols. At such moments, he has to rely on his rich experience and resourcefulness accumulated over the years to deal with it, sometimes pretending to be crazy and stupid, and sometimes waiting for opportunities to dodge quickly.
On a particularly dangerous night, Sun Haibo was almost stopped by a squad of Kuomintang soldiers. They became suspicious of his beggar's attire and began to interrogate. Sun Haibo feigned a stutter, coughing and replying, with a respectful and cringeful attitude, finally convincing the soldiers that he was just an ordinary beggar. Although this crisis was temporarily resolved, it also gave Sun Haibo great pressure and vigilance.
After several days of round-the-clock marching, Sun Haibo finally arrived at his destination. When he met the generals of Liu Deng's army, they didn't pay attention to this ragged beggar at first. But when Sun Haibo took off his shabby cotton jacket and took out a pile of gold and silver from it, everyone was stunned. It was only by his simple explanation of his identity and mission that he completely changed the perception of those around him, and he was seen as a hero in the army from then on.
These gold and silver not only greatly relieved the material pressure of Liu Deng's army, but also greatly boosted morale. Because this is the support from the grassroots, the trust and support of the people for their cause, and the care and commitment of the Party Central Committee to the frontline soldiers.
Sun Haibo's story became a good story among the troops, and his wit and bravery inspired countless fighters, who were even more convinced that fighting for their ideals and beliefs was worth it in those turbulent times. Even the most ordinary soldier can play an irreplaceable role at a critical moment.