The War Against Vietnam: The Mystery of Bian Guixiang's Heroism and Retreat
In the long river of history, some moments are like meteors crossing the sky, short and dazzling. The Battle of Cao Binh in the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam was such a moment. In this battle, the Chinese army achieved brilliant results with minor sacrifices, and Bian Guixiang, as an outstanding commander, won the respect and praise of the people for his extraordinary military talent and heroic and fearless spirit. However, what is puzzling is that such a general with outstanding military achievements chose to retire and disappear from people's sight after the war. What's the story behind this?
1. At the beginning of the war, Bian Guixiang was ordered to be in danger
In 1979, tensions on the Sino-Vietnamese border reached an extreme level. Vietnam, with the support of the Soviet Union, constantly provoked the Chinese border and frequently created friction. In order to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Chinese Government has decided to launch a war of self-defense and counterattack against Vietnam. In this war, Bian Guixiang was appointed as the commander of a certain unit, responsible for leading the troops to carry out combat missions.
Bian Guixiang was a battle-hardened military commander who knew the cruelty and ruthlessness of war. However, as a soldier, it is his sacred duty to defend the motherland and protect his homeland. Therefore, he accepted the task without hesitation and led the troops on the journey.
In the pre-war preparation stage, Bian Guixiang deeply studied the battlefield terrain and the tactical characteristics of the Vietnamese army, and formulated a detailed battle plan. He understood that in order to achieve victory, it was necessary to make full use of the terrain and adopt flexible tactical means to disrupt the enemy's deployment and plunge it into chaos.
Second, the fierce battle of Gaoping, Bian Guixiang is both wise and brave
The Cao Bang area is an important strategic point in northern Vietnam, with dangerous terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The Vietnamese army deployed heavy forces here in an attempt to take advantage of the terrain to stop the Chinese attack. However, Bian Guixiang was not intimidated. According to the battle plan formulated before the war, he commanded the troops to adopt a combination of frontal attack and roundabout outflanking tactics, and launched a fierce attack on Gaoping City.
In the battle, Bian Guixiang gave full play to his command skills. In light of the changes in the battlefield situation, he flexibly adjusted his tactics, sometimes adopting a frontal assault and sometimes a roundabout outflanking, so that the Vietnamese army was exhausted and unable to organize effective resistance. Under the command of Bian Guixiang, the Chinese army descended like a tiger and was unstoppable. After several days of fierce fighting, Bian Guixiang's troops finally conquered Gaoping City.
In this campaign, the Chinese army achieved brilliant results with minor sacrifices. According to statistics, Bian Guixiang's troops killed more than 5,000 Vietnamese troops, captured hundreds of them, and seized a large amount of weapons, equipment and military supplies. This result shocked the world and won honor for the Chinese army.
Third, the military achievements were outstanding, but Bian Guixiang chose to retire
Bian Guixiang's outstanding performance in the Gaoping Campaign won high praise from the leaders at higher levels and the vast number of officers and men. As is customary, he should have been promoted to a higher rank of commander, enjoying higher honors and status. However, what is puzzling is that Bian Guixiang did not choose to continue to stay in the army to develop his career, but chose to retire.
Regarding the reason for Bian Guixiang's retirement, there has been a lot of speculation in the outside world. Some people believe that he was seriously injured in the war and his body could not adapt to the high-intensity training and work rhythm of the army; It is also believed that he chose to leave because he was disappointed and dissatisfied with certain phenomena in the army. However, none of these speculations are supported by conclusive evidence.
In fact, the reason why Bian Guixiang chose to retire is not complicated. He is well aware that he has made great contributions to the country and the people, and has also won the honor and status he deserves. However, he knew better that war is cruel and peace is precious. He hoped that he would be able to leave this battlefield full of gunpowder smoke, return to his hometown to build his homeland, and contribute his strength to the prosperity and strength of the motherland.
In Bian Guixiang's view, the duty of a soldier is not only to defend the country and participate in battles, but also to contribute to the development of the country in peacetime. He believes that his mission has been accomplished and that it is time to hand over the stage to a younger and more energetic newcomer. Therefore, he chose to retire, returned to his hometown, and started a new life.
Fourth, Bian Guixiang's retreat, the thinking left behind
Bian Guixiang's retirement is not only his personal choice, but also triggers people's deep thinking about the honor, status and army building of soldiers.
First of all, Bian Guixiang's retirement made people see the indifference of soldiers to honor and status. In the military, honor and status are one of the goals pursued by military personnel. However, Bian Guixiang chose to give up these and return to an ordinary life. This spirit of indifference to fame and fortune is worth learning and inheriting from each of us. In modern society, we should pay more attention to personal moral cultivation and spiritual pursuit, rather than excessive pursuit of material interests and vanity.
Second, Bian Guixiang's retirement has also made people think about the issue of army building. The armed forces are an important force of the country and an important guarantee for safeguarding national security and stability. However, in the building of the armed forces, we should also pay attention to the growth and development of military personnel, and provide them with more opportunities and platforms so that they can better display their talents and potential. At the same time, we should also strengthen the military's ideological education and cultural construction, improve the quality and level of military personnel, and make more contributions to the country's prosperity and strength.
Finally, Bian Guixiang's retreat also makes us think about the relationship between peace and war. War is brutal and it brings untold suffering and disasters to people. We should cherish peace, maintain peace, and avoid war. At the same time, we should also strengthen national defense building, enhance the country's overall strength and national defense capability, and make greater contributions to defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
V. Conclusion
Although Bian Guixiang's retirement makes people feel regretful and regretful, it also allows us to see his noble qualities and broad mind. He used his practical actions to interpret the honor and responsibility of soldiers, and also left us with valuable thoughts. We should remember the deeds and spirit of this hero and contribute our strength to the prosperity and strength of the motherland. At the same time, we should also strengthen national defense, cherish and safeguard peace, and make greater contributions to building a harmonious and stable world. In the long river of history, Bian Guixiang's name will always shine and become a model for us to learn and admire.