Teng Haiqing was a Red Army general who had an experience that was almost forgotten by history. In 1932, Teng Haiqing was "demoted" from a company commander to a platoon commander, which sounded like a big setback, but in fact, when he saw his new unit, he was happy. What the hell is going on?
The name Teng Haiqing may not be so loud in the long river of history, but his story is full of legends. Teng Haiqing was influenced by revolutionary ideas when he was young, and his dedication to ideals allowed him to gain a firm foothold in the stormy era.
In 1931, when the encirclement and suppression storm of the Kuomintang intensified, Teng Haiqing, as a member of the Red Army, performed well in many fierce battles, not only brave and good at fighting, but also witty, and won wide praise from his superiors and comrades-in-arms. It was against this background that he was promoted to company commander and led a group of enthusiastic fighters.
History is often full of uncertainties. In 1932, after an important battle, Teng Haiqing was demoted to platoon commander because of a small "selfish" incident and secretly took away two war horses to practice riding. It should have been a frustrating turn of events, but in fact, he was unusually happy with the result.
Why? It turned out that after that big battle, he was transferred to the new unit, which was not only strong in combat, but also full of elites. This gave him, who was already full of military talent, a new opportunity to use his skills in a smaller unit to realize his tactical innovation and leadership skills.
In the new unit, it didn't take long for Teng Haiqing to show his military talents. He led the troops to perform well in the next few battles, whether it was a night attack or an ambush, he was able to grasp the fighters, which greatly improved the morale and combat effectiveness of the entire unit. This ability of his also made his prestige in the army rise sharply and he became a hero in the eyes of his subordinates.
Interestingly, Teng Haiqing has a bit of a talent for "local love words" in the army. He often said to his subordinates: "Mix with me, and I promise to let you eat and drink spicy food." This down-to-earth language greatly shortened the distance between him and the fighters, and also made the team more united.
It is this combination of time, place, and people that made Teng Haiqing create miracles on the battlefield again and again in the next few years. He not only achieved military success, but also gradually established unshakable authority on the battlefield. His name became a good story among the Red Army.
But war is always full of cruelty, and behind every victory is the sacrifice of countless hot-blooded men. Teng Haiqing knew this very well, and after each battle, he would silently pray for the fallen soldiers, hoping that their souls could rest in peace. This brilliance of humanity also makes his image even taller in the hearts of his comrades-in-arms.
When the time came to 1934, Teng Haiqing followed the Red Army's Long March and experienced hardships and obstacles along the way. During the Long March, his military prowess and leadership skills were further developed. Whether it was crossing grasslands, crossing snow-capped mountains, or forcibly crossing the Dadu River, he could accurately judge the situation and lead his troops to break through many difficulties.
In a battle to break through the enemy's blockade line, Teng Haiqing skillfully used the terrain and night to successfully lead his troops to break through, which not only greatly improved the morale of the troops, but also made his reputation resounding in the sky again. His tactical wisdom and bravery became a hot topic of conversation among the Red Army soldiers.
The brutality of war is not just on the battlefield. During the Long March, food and supplies were extremely scarce, and Teng Haiqing distributed his rations to hungry soldiers many times, and his selfless spirit deepened his prestige in the army.
In this way, Teng Haiqing not only won respect on the battlefield, but also planted deep respect in the hearts of the soldiers. The team under his leadership, no matter how difficult the environment, can show amazing combat effectiveness and strong will.
Teng Haiqing's story is not only a record of his military career, but also an epic of faith, courage and sacrifice. From an ordinary soldier to a leader in the Red Army, to the unexpected joy of being demoted, every transformation profoundly reflects his persistence and pursuit of revolutionary ideals. His story shows us that true leaders need not only extraordinary talent, but also touching feelings and profound charisma. The name Teng Haiqing should be remembered by more people, and his story is worthy of being praised by each of us.