When the New Fourth Army was officially established in 1937, when the war was raging, the decision to choose Xiang Ying as deputy commander was not a rash move, but a deliberate decision. Xiang Ying, a veteran revolutionary, had already held important positions in our party before the Red Army's Long March, and he could be said to be the mainstay of our party. He not only has rich combat experience, but also has a deep mass base and excellent organizational skills.
Speaking of Xiang Ying, we have to mention his work in the Central Bureau of the Soviet District and the Central Military District. At that time, he was not only the supreme leader who remained in the Soviet area, but also shouldered the heavy responsibility of defending the Soviet area and safeguarding the interests of the masses. During those arduous years, Comrade Xiang Ying not only displayed outstanding military talents, but also played a key role in political work. He went deep among the masses to understand the people's feelings, retained a large number of backbone forces for the Red Army guerrillas, and laid a solid foundation for the later War of Resistance Against Japan.
So, why was Xiang Ying chosen as the deputy commander of the New Fourth Army? First of all, his qualifications and experience are impeccable. Before the Red Army's Long March, he was already one of the important leaders of our party, and he had deep feelings and firm conviction in the party's revolutionary cause. Secondly, his knowledge of the southern region is also an important reason why we chose him. Xiang Ying has worked in the south for a long time and has an in-depth understanding of the local topography, people's conditions and enemy conditions. This is undoubtedly a huge advantage for the New Fourth Army in waging guerrilla warfare in the south.
Moreover, Xiang Ying's partnership with General Ye Ting was also well thought out. As a famous general of the Northern Expedition, General Ye Ting's military talent and command experience are beyond doubt. Xiang Ying, on the other hand, is good at political work and organization and mobilization, and the two are very complementary in military and political affairs. Such a combination is not only conducive to the all-round development of the New Fourth Army, but can also display its powerful combat effectiveness at a critical moment.
So, why didn't Chen Yi or other generals serve as deputy commanders? In fact, this is not because of their lack of capabilities, but because of the strategic deployment and leadership structure of the New Fourth Army. Although General Chen Yi was an excellent military commander, his main task when the New Fourth Army was founded was to lead guerrilla warfare, not to serve as the head of the military department. He needed to play a greater role on the battlefield and contribute his strength to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan. Other generals, such as Zhang Yunyi and Zhang Dingcheng, also had their own heavy responsibilities and could not take care of the leadership of the military department.
In addition, we must also take into account the actual situation at the time of the establishment of the New Fourth Army. At that time, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression had already broken out in an all-round way, and our party was facing tremendous pressure and difficulties. In this case, we need a leadership team that is both experienced and capable to lead the New Fourth Army to victory. As deputy commander, Xiang Ying not only has rich experience and profound qualifications, but also has outstanding leadership skills and strategic vision. He was able to work closely with General Ye Ting, commander of the New Fourth Army, to jointly formulate strategic plans, direct combat operations, and strengthen troop building. Under his leadership, the New Fourth Army won a series of important victories on the southern battlefield and made important contributions to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan.
Of course, we also have to see the contributions of other generals of the New Fourth Army. They played an important role in their respective posts and contributed their own strength to the development and growth of the New Fourth Army. It was precisely because of the joint efforts and selfless dedication of these generals that the New Fourth Army was able to achieve a final victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan.
In short, the choice of Xiang Ying as the first deputy commander of the New Fourth Army was a wise decision. He brings not only a wealth of experience and qualifications, but also outstanding leadership skills and strategic vision. He was able to work closely with General Ye Ting, the commander of the New Fourth Army, to jointly lead the New Fourth Army to victory. In the course of the development of the New Fourth Army, Xiang Ying's contribution is indelible. He used his practical actions to interpret what is loyalty, what is responsibility, and what is dedication. He is one of the outstanding representatives and outstanding leaders of our party, and he deserves to be remembered and studied forever.
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