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Xu Xiangqian saved North China, why did the chairman only let him be the deputy commander?
In the waves of history, Xu Xiangqian, a military strategist known as the "victorious general", left a strong mark on the battlefield in North China. However, in this smoke-filled battle, there is one detail that has sparked endless speculation among future generations: when the war situation in North China was in jeopardy and Xu Xiangqian stepped forward, why did Chairman Mao Zedong only let him serve as deputy commander?
In 1947, the North China battlefield was filled with gunsmoke, and the Kuomintang army was violent, trying to capture our army's positions in one fell swoop. At this time, Xu Xiangqian was urgently transferred to North China to take on the important task of saving the war. As soon as he arrived on the battlefield, he immediately threw himself into a tense battle. He went deep into the front line, surveyed the terrain, studied the enemy's situation, and developed a series of ingenious tactics. Under his command, our army won more with less, and successively thwarted several enemy attacks.
However, just when people were expecting Xu Xiangqian to take a higher position and better use his military talents, Chairman Mao Zedong made a surprising decision: Xu Xiangqian was appointed deputy commander of the North China Field Army. This decision has caused widespread discussion and speculation inside and outside the military.
Some speculate that Chairman Mao may have thought that Xu Xiangqian, while brave and good at fighting, was lacking in strategic planning. As a deputy commander, he can better assist the commander in developing strategic plans, while also learning and growing from them. While there is some truth to this speculation, it does not seem to be sufficient to explain Chairman Mao's decision-making.
In fact, Chairman Mao Zedong's decision had a deeper consideration behind it. He knew very well that war was not only a military contest, but also a contest in political, economic, cultural, and other aspects. On the battlefield in North China, our army had to face not only the powerful offensive of the Kuomintang army, but also the complex struggle behind enemy lines and mass work. Therefore, Chairman Mao Zedong believed that an excellent general must not only have outstanding military ability, but also have firm political beliefs and a broad mass base.
Although Xu Xiangqian was outstanding in military talent, he was still lacking in political and mass work. Chairman Mao Zedong believed that by making him deputy commander, he could give better play to his strengths, and at the same time, he could improve his political literacy and mass work ability through cooperation and exchanges with other generals. In addition, Chairman Mao Zedong also took into account the issue of unity and stability within the North China Field Army. During the war years, unity and stability within the military were crucial to the outcome of the war. If Xu Xiangqian is appointed as the main commander, it may cause dissatisfaction and jealousy among some generals, which will affect the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the army. By holding the post of deputy commander, he can balance the interests of all quarters, reduce internal contradictions, and maintain the unity and stability of the armed forces.
With the passage of time, Xu Xiangqian performed well in the post of deputy commander, not only successfully assisting the commander in completing the command work of many important battles, but also actively participating in the political work and mass work of the army. His efforts and dedication have been recognized and praised by Chairman Mao Zedong and the vast number of officers and soldiers.
However, this story also leaves us with a profound warning: in war, a good general must not only have outstanding military skills, but also have strong political beliefs and a broad mass base. Only in this way can we better accomplish our combat missions and make greater contributions to the cause of national and national liberation.
Returning to the title "Xu Xiangqian rescued North China, why did the chairman only make him deputy commander?", we can draw the following conclusions:
Chairman Mao Zedong's decision was based on an assessment of Xu Xiangqian's overall capabilities and a deep insight into the war situation.
Chairman Mao Zedong attached great importance to unity and stability within the armed forces, and believed that an excellent general should not only have military talent, but also political literacy and the ability to work with the masses.
Xu Xiangqian's outstanding performance in the post of deputy commander proved that Chairman Mao Zedong's decision was correct.
This story not only gives us a deeper understanding of the legendary experience of Xu Xiangqian, a military strategist, but also gives us a deeper understanding of war and leadership.