In 1949, a conspiracy was brewing, and the target was Chen Yi, the new mayor of Shanghai. Do you know? In September of that year, Chen Yi learned that an Assassin had come to Shanghai to kill him. But guess what, the old leader did not panic, but calmly instructed the public security comrades, "Since they are here, don't let them go!" "How exciting is the story behind this? Who was this assassin and why did they assassinate Chen Yi? Let's peel back the veil on history and find out.
Imagine Shanghai in 1949, when New China was about to be founded, and everything seemed so hopeful. But at this moment when the light is coming, the undercurrent is turbulent and the danger is lurking. At that time, Chen Yi was not only a senior commander of the People's Liberation Army, but also held an important position as the mayor of Shanghai, and naturally became a nail in the eyes of the Kuomintang.
In April of that year, Chiang Kai-shek of the Kuomintang was still unwilling to be defeated, and he deployed huge forces along the Yangtze River to try to block the advance of the People's Liberation Army. On the other hand, the PLA is not vegetarian either, they are equipped with more advanced equipment and are ready to break through the Kuomintang's defense line in one fell swoop.
Against this tense background, an assassination plan called "Tianzi Special Number" quietly unfolded. The main target of this plan is Chen Yi. Think about it, if a new mayor and a high-ranking general in the army suddenly encounters an accident, it will definitely be a huge blow to the new regime.
One of the masterminds of the plan is Mao Renfeng, a figure with a lot of brains in the spy system. After consulting with Chiang Kai-shek, he decided to act. And the implementation of this plan is a spy named Liu Quande. Liu Quande's status is quite peculiar, he was a member of the Red Army, but later defected and became a Kuomintang agent, such a complex identity makes it even more difficult for him to be detected when he is on duty.
However, things did not develop according to Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Renfeng's expectations. When the Assassins stepped into Shanghai's land, they did not expect that the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau had already gotten the news. After learning the news, Chen Yi showed incredible calmness and decisiveness, and he ordered the comrades of the Public Security Bureau: "Since they are here, don't let them go!" ”
The ensuing action can be described as cinematic tension. One by one, the agents fall into the trap, and their carefully planned assassination attempt fails. And the most unexpected thing is that when Chen Yi learned that Liu Quande was the leader of this operation, he did not immediately order his execution.
Chen Yi's handling was unexpected, he said: "Don't sentence him to death first, I have a good use." What is the hidden meaning behind this statement? In fact, Chen Yi wanted to use Liu Quande to learn more about the enemy's movements and plans through him, and at the same time, he also tried to deter potential traitors and send a strong signal: even insiders, once betrayed, there will be no good fruit to eat.
This incident is not just a simple assassination attempt, it is more like a contest of wisdom and courage. At a very small cost, Chen Yi and his team defused a crisis that could have dealt a major blow to the new regime. This not only shows Chen Yi's political wisdom, but also shows the strength and courage of the newly established regime.
And for a character like Liu Quande, his ultimate fate is also thought-provoking. From the Red Army to the Kuomintang spy, and then to becoming a card in Chen Yi's hands after being arrested, Liu Quande's life was full of twists. At this moment, he is not only a person, but also a microcosm of that turbulent era. His choice and fate reflect the possible helplessness and tragedy of ordinary people in that era in the face of big history.
This history also makes us think that true courage may not only be about charging on the battlefield, but more often than not, it is reflected in how we face complex human nature and intractable situations. Chen Yi's handling is not only a tactical victory, but also a strategic foresight. Rather than simply choosing revenge, he took advantage of the opportunity to lay the groundwork for the solidity of the new regime and its future security.
It is also a lesson for us today – that in the face of challenges and crises, calmness and wisdom are always more powerful than blindness and anger. Although this scene of history happened decades ago, its lessons and inspirations are still of practical significance.
Through this incident, we have not only seen the combination of strategy and wisdom, but also witnessed the calm handling at a historical turning point. Chen Yi's story is not only a part of history, it is more like a mirror, reflecting the complexity of human nature and the changes of the times. This kind of historical review not only allows us to draw wisdom from the past, but also reminds us how to move forward more wisely and firmly on the road ahead.