The character of Ding Wei in "Bright Sword" is eye-catching with his unique charm, and it has been hotly discussed by many viewers after the series was broadcast. Especially when his paper was published, many people felt that he was a rare military talent. In fact, Ding Wei's prototype is General Zhong Wei. In 1955, Zhong Wei was awarded the rank of Major General. Zhong Wei, like Ding Wei, has also complained about his military rank, and even complained about receiving medals, believing that the number of stars is too small. Compared with Ding Wei's low-key, Zhong Wei's outspokenness impressed many people. It is even rumored that Zhong Wei once said that he wanted to hang the medal on the dog's tail such a direct word. Either way, they all showed their unique personalities and courage.
First of all, why did I mention that Ding Wei's prototype is actually Zhong Wei? This is mainly based on two reasons. First of all, there are similarities between their behavior when it comes to loot grabbing. Secondly, they have all been to Harbin to taste the local food and experience the food culture there. These commonalities lead me to think that their archetypes are the same person.
In the plot, Ding Wei is mentioned many times as a member of the four fields, which is indisputable. There are two descriptions in the play that prove this.
In the Battle of Jinzhou, various field units quickly rushed into the city from different directions. The original battle plan was disrupted by a change in circumstances. Columns and divisional headquarters fought according to the instructions of the gunfire on the battlefield. Among them, the troops led by Ding Wei showed strong combat effectiveness and swept a large area of Jinzhou City. During the battle, they encountered the booty captured by friendly forces, and without detailed questioning, they directly tore off the original seal and replaced it with the seal of their own troops. Such actions demonstrated their steadfast fighting attitude and desire for victory. Throughout the campaign, the units flexibly adjusted their combat tactics according to the actual situation, and although the scheduled plan was disrupted, they still successfully completed the mission and achieved victory.
Kong Jie said that whenever the troops were resting, Ding Wei always slipped away alone, leaving the task of taking care of and managing the entire unit to the political commissar. As for him, he went to Harbin to enjoy life, eat and drink in restaurants, and even go to dance halls.
Among the many generals, only General Zhong Wei met these two conditions. According to Liu Ruyan, Zhong Wei's old comrade-in-arms and former deputy chief of staff of the Guangdong Military Region, General Zhong Wei often wrote seals with great interest, which were printed with the words "Captured by Part XX" and distributed them to the soldiers. In the battle of Siye to liberate the Northeast, Zhong Wei specially prepared a batch of such seals. With each city liberated, soldiers rushed to the storage of guns, ammunition, and granaries, where they were marked, and then affixed these seals as markers. This practice is unique among the four wilds.
Once, Zhong Wei encountered an argument next to Higashino's ammunition truck. He said decisively: "Don't divide what you and mine, we are all the Eighth Route Army, and we are all fighting the Kuomintang." He then ordered the troops to unload the ammunition from their vehicles. This is Zhong Wei's story, but later in "Bright Sword", this story was arranged on Li Yunlong. In addition, there was another time when Zhong Wei's peculiar deeds were also mistaken for Li Yunlong's. He asked all the captives to run, specifically interrogating those who could not run. As a result, he interrogated Chen Linda, a commander of the New Fifth Army of the National Army. But in the TV series, this discovery was recorded in Li Yunlong's name, and it was Chang Naichao who was not very good at running.
In addition to Kong Jie's experience of Ding Wei's dining in Harbin, this was actually Zhong Wei's doing. Whenever the troops entered the city, Zhong Wei always went to the restaurant alone to eat before returning to participate in the battle. When he returned, the troops, seeing the return of the division commander, understood that a fierce battle was about to take place, and there was a need to fight for the spoils. Judging from the details depicted in the book, only Zhong Wei could be the prototype of Ding Wei. Because the commanders of the Siye Column are rare, and those who are awarded the rank of major general are even rarer. To put it simply, Zhong Wei, like Ding Wei, likes to enjoy food before the battle, and the troops also predict the upcoming battle in advance according to his habits.
Zhong Wei was an army general who served as the commander of the 12th Column and the commander of the 49th Army in Siye. At the 1955 ceremony, he received the honor of the rank of Major General. However, he was not satisfied with this, believing that the honor was not in line with his contribution and status. He even complained that he intended to hang the medal on the dog's tail as a sign of displeasure. It is worth mentioning that Huang Yongsheng, who was on the same level as Zhong Wei, was awarded the rank of general, while Liang Xingchu was awarded the rank of lieutenant general. This difference is recognized within the army. Despite his lower rank, Zhong Wei's abilities and experience were highly recognized in the military. In fact, his work is often appointed according to the standards of a lieutenant general or a general, for example, his appointment as chief of staff of the Beijing Military Region is a typical example of "low rank and high allocation". This shows that despite his lower rank, his position and role in the army is still very important.
Regarding the reason why Zhong Wei was awarded the rank of major general, this is closely related to the Battle of Qingshuping. In that battle, Zhong Wei did a deep self-reflection, because the Battle of Qingshuping was one of the rarer defeats in the four fields.
At first, Commander Zhong Wei proposed to the 13th Corps the strategy of pursuing the enemy army. He was a belligerent man, and although the plan had not yet been approved by his superiors, he decided to take action. At the same time, the headquarters of the Fourth Field Army received information that the elite troops of the Gui Department were in front of the 49th Army, and they were worried that the 49th Army would be besieged, so they ordered not to advance rashly. Subsequently, the 49th Division of the 146th Army had already marched to Qingshuping. According to the battlefield situation, Bai Chongxi quickly mobilized the 171st and 172nd Divisions of the Seventh Army to besiege the 146th Division. This move forced the original pursuit plan to be changed, but the military continued to respond flexibly according to the actual situation.
Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi's Seventh Army was their important force, and this army was very elite and had strong combat effectiveness. However, at a critical moment, the radio communications of the 146 Division went wrong and could not be contacted the rear, they were completely unaware that they were surrounded by the enemy. This made the 146th Division like an island, constantly attacked by hostile forces of the Seventh Army. After two days of fierce fighting, the 146th Division suffered heavy losses in its forces.
After the 146th Division suffered heavy losses, it was supported by the 49th Division of the 145th Army to avoid the fate of the annihilation of the entire army. Still, their attrition is severe. After this battle, Commander Zhong Wei of the 49th Army reflected: "We underestimated the strength of the main force of the Gui system and mistakenly believed that Bai Chongxi's troops were not worth mentioning, which was the result of our carelessness. This defeat also reduced Zhong Wei's military rank. After the military rank was conferred, the three generals Zhong Wei, Wang Bicheng and Wang Jinshan were all dissatisfied with it. The reason for their lower rank, among other factors, is also related to the defeats they have experienced. Specifically, Zhong Wei's defeat at Qingshuping, Wang Bicheng's defeat at Lianshui, and the failure of the 180th Division commanded by Wang Jinshan to achieve victory. All three defeats affected the assessment of their ranks.
Recommend a good book - "Bright Sword". Some people think that if you watch a TV series, you don't have to read a book, but I'm going to tell you that this thinking is wrong. In order to pass the censorship, the TV series has cut some wonderful content, and the best part has to be found in the book. This book not only stimulates our interest in modern history, but is also a great resource for studying anecdotes about generals. Reading the book "Bright Sword" can give you a more comprehensive understanding of the background of the story and the plot of the characters. Moreover, those who are interested in modern history should not miss it, and it will be able to deepen their understanding of history.
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