In 1946, the smoke of war once again rolled up on Chinese soil. In this year, the War of Liberation broke out in an all-round way, and the contradictions between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party finally entered the stage of decisive battle. In this war, which involves the fate of hundreds of millions of people, both sides have mobilized a large number of military forces. In the early days, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) faced with a shortage of resources and equipment, with a total strength of only 1.27 million, including 660,000 local troops, which were limited in training and equipment, and were mostly used for local defense and could not participate in large-scale field battles. In just three years, the PLA's military strength has surged to more than 4.2 million, and the overall military structure has also undergone major changes, from an extensive establishment to a refined and systematic military sequence.
In the autumn of 1948, the skies over North China were as hazy and heavy as the war. Under the strategic command of the Central Military Commission, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) began preparations for a larger and more well-organized campaign. At this Politburo meeting, Zhou Enlai and other leaders were intensively discussing the issue of reorganizing the army.
"Our strength has grown to an unimaginable number, but it also brings new challenges." Zhou Enlai calmly analyzed, his gaze sweeping over every military and political high-ranking person present.
"Yes, we need a new kind of formation to adapt to the needs of modern warfare." Zhu De nodded solemnly, and his tone revealed a grim understanding of the future war.
In the subsequent decision-making, the Central Military Commission ordered the whole army to unify the sequence and create the establishment of 20 corps. This decision is aimed at making the command structure clearer and enhancing combat effectiveness. Among the four major field armies, except for the First Field Army, the other three field armies were not able to fully form corps, and this strange phenomenon aroused great concern within the country.
In the tent of the East China Field Army, Ye Jianying and Chen Yi were discussing the distribution of the corps.
"The Seventh Corps and the Eighth Corps have been established, but the numbers of the Sixth Corps and the Eleventh Corps are still vacant." Chen Yi frowned and looked at the document in his hand.
"It's really a problem. Do we need to rethink provisioning? Ye Jianying raised his own questions.
"It may be time to make some tough decisions." There was an imperceptible firmness in Chen Yi's tone.
After several days of discussion and analysis, the Central Military Commission held that these vacant corps numbers were caused by problems left over from history and actual needs in wartime. Behind every vacancy, there is a story of blood and fire, sacrifice and courage.
"The situation of the Second Field Army is the most special, they have experienced the Western Expedition and the Battle of Dabie Mountain, and suffered heavy losses." Zhou Enlai slowly recounted at a meeting, "This is a part of the history of our army, and it is also a pain that we need to remember." ”
Just when the vacancy in the corps sparked internal discussions, urgent battle reports came from the front. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) engaged in a series of fierce encounters with the Kuomintang army in the Northeast Theater. Every battle has tested the PLA's tactical layout and troop deployment.
Against this background, Li Hao, a young commander of the 3rd Field Army, was organizing a key assault. In the darkness of the night, he and his comrades discussed tactics in a whisper.
"The key to this operation is speed and suddenness. We're small in numbers, but we're good enough to strike a lethal blow when the enemy is unprepared. Li Hao's eyes flashed with conviction.
Shortly after the exchange of fire began, the squad led by Li Hao successfully broke through the enemy's first line of defense. In the rain of bullets, they showed extraordinary courage and excellent fighting skills, and at this moment, they were not only warriors, but also heroes who defended their ideals and the future.
By the end of the battle, the sky was gradually brightening. Li Hao stood on the newly captured position, looking at the first ray of dawn in the east, and his heart was full of hope for the future.
"Although we have not yet completed the Corps, our determination and courage are enough to fill it all." He said to his comrades-in-arms beside him.
With the advent of 1949, the war of liberation entered the final sprint. Although the vacant corps numbers have not been fully filled, these vacancies have not hindered the PLA from advancing toward victory. Each vacant number translates into a desire for victory, inspiring every warrior to display extraordinary abilities on the battlefield.
In the end, these incomplete compilations witnessed the miracle of history, the birth of a new China. This is not only a victory of military strategy, but also a victory of will and sacrifice.
In the fields where the smoke of gunpowder has cleared, new vitality is being born. From those vacant corps numbers, we understand the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace. These voids, like the voids of history, remind us that peace is forged through the sacrifices of countless heroes.
Let us remember all this, not only because of their sacrifices, but also because of their relentless pursuit of the future. Like those gaps that have not been filled, our efforts should never stop moving forward for a more peaceful and just world.