The New Fourth Army captured the lieutenant general of the National Army alive, and Chen Yi asked Mao Zedong: Pretending not to know, deliberately letting him go?
There are many breathtaking stories on the scroll of history, which are like pearls embedded in the long river of time, showing us the complexity of human nature and the impermanence of history. Today, let's focus on the spring of 1943, an unexpected event that took place in Jiangsu Province and tugged at the heartstrings of the leaders of the New Fourth Army. It's a story full of mysteries, thought-provoking and inspiring.
At that time, the New Fourth Army and the Kuomintang troops engaged in a fierce competition in Jiangsu. In the tense situation, the New Fourth Army actually captured alive Han Deqin, the chairman of the Kuomintang Jiangsu Province, a lieutenant general with a prominent position. It should have been an impressive result, but Chen Yi and Mao Zedong deliberately released him, which caused people to wonder and speculate.
After Han Deqin was released, he did not choose to flee, but stayed in the position of the New Fourth Army, which is really incredible. But the truth of the matter is hidden beneath the surface, waiting for people to uncover.
Some people may speculate that the reason why Chen Yi and Mao Zedong released Han Deqin was out of tolerance and generosity towards him. However, the truth is often not as simple as it seems. The reason why Han Deqin stayed was not out of gratitude, but out of his own selfishness and calculation. He knew that his troops had suffered huge losses, and that there was no safe place to go in such a situation. And the leniency of the New Fourth Army undoubtedly provided him with a ray of vitality and allowed him to gain a foothold here.
However, Han has not forgotten his original intention. On the surface, he wrote a letter thanking the New Fourth Army for its generosity, but in fact he was secretly planning new actions. His goal is very clear, that is, after regaining strength, he will inflict heavy losses on the New Fourth Army. This betrayal is outrageous, but it reveals the brutality and complexity of the power struggle.
After Han Deqin's troops secretly assembled, they raided several important strongholds of the New Fourth Army, putting tremendous pressure on the New Fourth Army. Behind all this, there are not only personal grievances, but also the shadow of the power struggle within the Kuomintang. Chiang Kai-shek has always tried to weaken the power of the Communist Party, and through chess pieces like Han Deqin, he has constantly created incidents in an attempt to suppress the development of the New Fourth Army.
However, the New Fourth Army is not out of options. Under the leadership of Chen Yi and Mao Zedong, they displayed extraordinary political wisdom and military talent. They not only bravely resist the enemy on the battlefield, but also shrewdly and cautiously in political games. Through various means, including leniency, psychological tactics, etc., they effectively weakened the enemy's forces while strengthening their own cohesion.
This battle was not only a military victory, but also a political victory. Through this series of actions, the New Fourth Army completely exposed Han Deqin's two-sided character and the contradictions within the Kuomintang. This also allowed the New Fourth Army to establish an indomitable and righteous image among the local people and win the hearts of the people.
This historical episode reflects the complex relationship between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party during the Anti-Japanese War. Although both sides had the common goal of resisting Japan, internal power struggles and turf struggles were always inevitable. Han Deqin's behavior, although driven to a certain extent by personal selfishness, is more influenced by the power of the upper echelons. This situation of internal friction undoubtedly weakened the overall strength of the anti-Japanese resistance, and made the Chinese army often passive on the battlefield.
However, good will eventually triumph over evil, and the leadership of the New Fourth Army has shown remarkable wisdom and courage in successfully defusing the crisis and maintaining the unity of the anti-Japanese united front. This battle is not only a powerful counterattack to the enemy, but also a staunch defense of justice.
Through this story, we can see that history is not static, but full of it
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