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Dong Qiwu's legendary life is unique, he is one of the 57 generals awarded by the People's Republic of China, and one of the rare generals of the Kuomintang uprising. Born into a poor peasant family, he strengthened his revolutionary beliefs in his youth and devoted himself to China's historical transformation. Whether he commanded the key battles of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression or planned a peaceful uprising with Fu Zuoyi during the War of Liberation, he made great contributions to the peace and reunification of New China. As a general of New China, Dong Qiwu has always stuck to his post, and even when he applied for retirement, he was not approved. So what is the power that allows this general to complete such a transformation of identity? Let's take Xiao Zhu into this story.
In 1899, Dong Qiwu was born in a poor family in Shanxi, and with the help of relatives, he became the first batch of students of the Shanxi Cadet Corps with excellent results. However, as he was about to graduate, he was forced to leave the school due to an inadvertent offending Overseer. This setback did not discourage him, but encouraged him to look for new opportunities to join the Kuomintang Revolutionary Army.
In 1927, Dong Qiwu participated in the Northern Expedition in Wuhan. He showed great military talent on the battlefield, and with his outstanding performance, he was soon promoted to lieutenant colonel and deputy regimental commander. Since he was not a direct officer, he did not receive the support he deserved, and he was ostracized in the army. He chose to leave this unit and went to Tianjin with several like-minded officers, and defected to Fu Zuoyi, the commander of the garrison at the time.
Under the command of Fu Zuoyi, Dong Qiwu began his new military career. Here he still maintained his loyalty to the soldiers and his firm belief in the revolution. After arduous training and tempering, he gradually gained a firm foothold in the army and opened up a new path for himself.
By 1937, the Japanese invaders had gained a foothold in Northeast China and spread their evil practices to Central China. The Battle of Xinkou broke out, and Dong Qiwu was unable to dodge in the battle and was injured in the buttocks by bomb fragments. In order to stabilize the morale of the army, except for a few people in the command headquarters, the news of the injury was tightly sealed. After briefly treating his wounds, Dong Qiwu did not hesitate to return to the front line and continued to insist on commanding the battle.
He was well aware of the importance of this battle, so he persevered in commanding it himself. Despite the constant pain of the wound, he remained calm and resolute. The artillery fire on the battlefield was flying, and the fighting between the enemy and us was fierce, and Dong Qiwu's firm gaze made the front-line soldiers feel at ease. His presence has inspired countless soldiers, who have always been motivated and brave even in difficult situations.
Dong Qiwu's fearless spirit and tenacity in the Battle of Xinkou are the epitome of countless anti-Japanese soldiers in that era. His actions not only boosted morale, but also demonstrated his courage to take on the responsibility as a soldier, setting an example of perseverance and perseverance for future generations.
In 1949, after the liberation of Tianjin and Beiping (now Beijing), Dong Qiwu had an insight into the situation and decisively accepted the proposal of the Communist Party of China and Chairman Mao to resolve the Suiyuan issue in a peaceful way. In preparation for the peaceful liberation of Suiyuan, he established the Suiyuan Innovation Committee and the Reform College, with the purpose of "reforming the old evils, revitalizing the new engine, practicing economic democracy, political equality, adapting to the situation, and moving towards a new life". Dong Qiwu publicized the CPC's united front policy by holding report meetings, forums, and training classes.
He made a great deal of preparatory work in the field of organization and personnel, carried out ideological education in depth and meticulously for military and civilian leaders and officers and men of the troops, and emphasized the necessity and importance of peaceful liberation. Dong Qiwu used his leadership position and influence to convey the CCP's ideas to people at all levels of the military and ensure that they understood the meaning of peaceful liberation and the way forward.
His efforts not only laid the foundation for the peaceful liberation, but also made full preparations for the arrival of New China in the Suiyuan region. Dong Qiwu's actions and beliefs demonstrated his vision and wisdom as a leader, and made important contributions to the establishment of New China.
On the battlefield of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea in 1951, Dong Qiwu assumed important command responsibilities, mainly responsible for the construction and logistics support of the three airports in Nanshi, Taichuan and Yuanli. Faced with the frequent threat of bombing by enemy aircraft, he led the soldiers to start the intense construction of the airfield. On October 22, when the airports of Namseong and Taecheon were attacked by heavy airdrops from the U.S. Air Force, nearly 3,000 bombs were dropped on these sites, causing severe damage.
In this extremely dangerous situation, Dong Qiwu showed extraordinary courage and leadership. Not only did he personally lead the troops to defuse the unexploded bombs day and night, but he also ensured that the reconstruction of the airfield could continue. His steadfastness and courage ensured the final completion of the three airfields, as well as the security of the logistical support line.
Dong Qiwu's leadership is not only tactical heroic, but also reflected in his care for soldiers and dedication to the task. Under his command, the 23 Corps not only successfully resisted many attacks by the enemy, but also effectively completed the task of construction and maintenance, making a major contribution to the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. This series of operations demonstrated not only his outstanding ability as a military commander, but also his incomparably strong will and loyalty to his country.
After returning to China, Dong Qiwu was appointed commander of the 69th Army, a position that did not improve for him compared with the past. Chairman Mao specially received him and said to him: "According to the level of the corps, you should have served as the deputy of the large military region. But then you lose your actual military power, so it's better to continue to be a military commander. After listening to this, Dong Qiwu felt Chairman Mao's care and trust in him, and was deeply touched.
He is well aware that he has a great responsibility and mission on his shoulders. In order to better serve the country and the army, he continued to make unremitting efforts in the post of army commander, and contributed his wisdom and strength to the development and expansion of the army with full enthusiasm and firm conviction.
In 1955, the new Chinese government was officially established, ushering in an important moment for the generals - the ceremony of conferring military ranks. Chairman Mao personally presided over this solemn award ceremony, and all the generals were in awe and excited in front of him.
At this solemn ceremony, Chairman Mao personally awarded Dong Qiwu the rank of general. This is an affirmation of his outstanding contributions to the peaceful liberation of Suiyuan, and also a high praise for his heroic performance in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Dong Qiwu's life can be called magnificent, his experience not only shows the profound change of his belief in communism, but also embodies his noble moral character, becoming a model in the hearts of the people, leaving a rich spiritual legacy.
Dong Qiwu grew from an ordinary peasant boy to a staunch believer in communism, and made outstanding contributions to the country and the people with his perseverance and dedication. He is not only a shining star among the generals of New China, but also a model for future generations to learn.
One day in 1962, Dong Qiwu stared at the document in his hand, trying to read the words on it. Although the words were large, he couldn't read them clearly, and frowned slightly. It happened that at this time, a young man passed by, saw Dong Qiwu's appearance, and guessed that he might have difficulty reading documents because of his poor eyesight, so he offered to help. "Let me see, I'll read it. The young man said, taking the paper.
Dong Qiwu smiled helplessly, looked at the sunset that was sinking in the west, and sighed lightly: "I'm old, and my eyesight is not good." It's time for young people to take over. The next day, he decided to write a leave request, in which he honestly stated that he was past his sixtieth birthday and needed to make room for young people. He believed that the position of army commander should be filled by a younger person, and sent the letter to Chairman Mao.
Chairman Mao did not approve his application for retirement. On the contrary, in order to support Dong Qiwu to continue his work, he also sent a deputy to assist him. This deputy is Xie Zhenhua, who served as the commander of the Third Field Army before the liberation, and still serves in important posts after the liberation. After being sent to Dong Qiwu's unit as the deputy commander, although some people felt that this was an underestimation of Xie Zhenhua's ability, Xie Zhenhua did not care about it. He had no complaints about Chairman Mao's decision and was willing to contribute everything to the cause of New China.
Dong Qiwu showed great support for Xie Zhenhua's arrival, and repeatedly said that he should retire and recuperate, and was not suitable to continue to serve as a military commander. In the face of Chairman Mao's trust and Xie Zhenhua's active cooperation, Dong Qiwu was determined to persist and continue to contribute his strength to the country's army building.
The relationship between the two men was built on a deep trust and respect, and together they led the 69th Army and made an extraordinary contribution to the development of the troops. Xie Zhenhua showed great respect for Dong Qiwu and always regarded him as a predecessor and role model. Dong Qiwu, on the other hand, greatly admired Xie Zhenhua's combat experience and leadership skills, and called him an excellent successor. The two worked together to lead the troops, and made outstanding achievements in enhancing the army's combat effectiveness, so that the 69th Army repeatedly ranked among the best in all-army competitions.
After years of perseverance and dedication, Dong Qiwu finally achieved his wish to join the Communist Party of China in 1980 and realized his long-cherished wish. He has always firmly pursued Marxist ideology, insisted on studying Chairman Mao's writings, and hoped to become a qualified Communist Party member. His persistence and dedication to his faith have infected many people around him and inspired them to devote themselves more actively to national construction.
On March 3, 1989, Dong Qiwu passed away in Beijing and left us forever. The general's life was devoted to the welfare of the people and never pursued personal gain for himself. He took the initiative to hand over his private property to the state, showing a noble demeanor and selfless spirit, and won the respect and admiration of the people.
He unswervingly practiced his beliefs and used his life of selfless dedication to explain what true patriotism is. Even in senior leadership positions, he maintained a simple style of life and was not driven by personal interests. His noble spiritual qualities and firm conviction have become an example that will always be remembered by future generations, and we will always remember and commemorate him.
His selfless dedication and noble character have always inspired us, and his deeds will always guide and inspire us as we continue to serve the people.
Resources:
Rong Ma Chunqiu: Dong Qiwu's Memoirs