The captain of the special agent scared the Japanese army: Qin Jiwei, the god general, broke through with his back and forward, and he was not killed by several bullets in his body
Everyone in the world knows that Qin Jiwei is a famous general in our army, but they don't know that he also has the nickname of "God General". During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, in the Jinzhong area, the "Qinlai Detachment" was a terrifying existence for the Japanese army! Once, when the captain of the Japanese special service reported to his superiors, he actually said that Qin Jiwei was like Zhao Zilong, who had carried Xu Qianqian to kill the encirclement of more than 3,000 people and horses of the Jiang army, and he could not die with dozens of bullets in his body! This frightened the Japanese commander a lot, and he repeatedly asked Qin Jiwei about his whereabouts. Where does the special captain dare to say it, for fear that he will become the next person to be "named". How did this legend come about? Did Qin Jiwei really break through with Xu Qianqian behind his back? What is the relationship between them?
The young Qin Jiwei first joined the Red Army
In the summer of 1928, in the fields of Huang'an (now Hong'an), Hubei, a thin teenager was quietly surveying the Red Army troops in the distance. This young man is 14-year-old Qin Jiwei, and his heart has already ignited the flame of joining the army to serve the country.
At that time, China was in a difficult period of warlord warfare, internal and external troubles. Although Qin Jiwei is still young, he has already deeply felt the suffering faced by the country and the people. He was secretly determined to do his part to change the situation.
However, it was not easy to join the Red Army. The Red Army has a strict age limit, and Qin Jiwei is obviously not old enough. But this stubborn teenager did not give up. He finally got a letter of introduction in August 1928 and was able to join the Red Army.
When he first joined the army, Qin Jiwei looked extremely thin. Some veterans even joked, "This kid is not as tall as a gun, can he fight?" But Qin Jiwei proved himself with practical actions. He trained hard, studied hard, and soon mastered basic military skills. During the battle, he showed bravery and resourcefulness beyond his years, and soon gained the appreciation of his superiors and was promoted to platoon commander.
One day, Qin Jiwei was organizing the training of fighters in the platoon, when he suddenly saw two people with box guns walking towards him. These two people did not greet the battalion and company cadres, and went directly to the training ground to find the second platoon commander. Qin Jiwei suddenly felt cold, thinking that the Security Bureau had come to arrest someone.
You must know that at that time, the Red Fourth Front Army was carrying out a purge campaign, and the third platoon commander had just been arrested. Qin Jiwei thought to himself, is it now his turn to be the leader of the second platoon? The injustice in his heart! He joined the Red Army for the sake of the revolution, but now he has to be taken care of by his own people.
But Qin Jiwei thought about it: It's a blessing or a curse, and it can't be avoided. With a heart, he said to the visitor: "I am the second platoon leader." "Someone came and asked him to go to the military headquarters. Along the way, Qin Jiwei was uneasy. In his later memoirs, he said that the feeling was quite tragic, and it was almost like going to the execution ground.
Qin Jiwei thought again, when they arrived at the place, if they wanted to clean themselves up, they would ask them for evidence. If there is no evidence, he will wait for an opportunity to escape. With such an idea, Qin Jiwei came to the military department.
However, the development of events was beyond Qin Jiwei's expectations. It turned out that the army commander Xu Xiangqian was looking for him! Xu Xiangqian had seen Qin Jiwei organize training before, and felt that this young man was a malleable talent, so he decided to let him be the company commander of the pistol company.
This unexpected surprise made Qin Jiwei overjoyed. He couldn't help but complain about the two people who crossed the box guns, saying that they didn't explain their intentions, and he almost moved the guy. This scene not only made the people present laugh, but also made Xu Xiangqian see the wit and humor of this young man.
In this way, Qin Jiwei and Xu Xiangqian formed an indissoluble bond. Xu Xiangqian became the first Bole in Qin Jiwei's military career, and Qin Jiwei did not live up to Xu Xiangqian's expectations. In the years that followed, he gradually grew into an excellent military commander.
The pistol company was an important unit responsible for the security work of the head of the Red Fourth Front. As a company commander, Qin Jiwei not only had to protect the safety of his chief, but also led his troops to participate in various battles. This experience laid a solid foundation for him to become an outstanding military commander in the future.
In the days that followed, Qin Jiwei led the pistol company to participate in a number of important battles. His bravery, wit, and outstanding command skills gradually emerged, and he won unanimous praise from his superiors and comrades. This teenager, who was once ridiculed as "not having a gun", is proving with his practical actions that he is capable of becoming an outstanding Red Army soldier and commander.
The moment of life and death in the Battle of Hoang An
On November 10, 1931, the autumn wind was bleak, and the war around Huang'an County had been burning for several days. This battle, known as the "Huang'an Campaign" by later generations, was an important contest between the Red Fourth Front Army and the Kuomintang army. The enemy gathered most of the 30th Division and one part of the 31st Division and stormed the positions of the Red Army, and the situation became more and more serious.
At this critical moment, Xu Xiangqian, commander-in-chief of the Red Fourth Front Army, personally commanded the front. He stood on a high ground and observed the battlefield through a telescope. In the distance, the smoke of gunfire was thick and the sound of gunfire was incessant. Xu Xiangqian's face did not show the slightest fear, but showed a trace of contemplation.
At this moment, the pistol led by Qin Jiwei was connected to the order: immediately enter the battle. This order came not unexpected, because the situation had reached the point where it had to go all out. Qin Jiwei quickly gathered his troops and advanced to the fiercest place on the battlefield.
When Qin Jiwei led the company out of the village, a surprising image appeared in front of his eyes: Xu Xiangqian, with several staff officers, rode away again towards the place where the gunfire was most intense. This scene made Qin Jiwei deeply encouraged, and he immediately ordered: "The commander-in-chief has set off again, we must rush to the front of the commander-in-chief!" "
The pistol company led by Qin Jiwei advanced at an astonishing speed, and soon caught up with Xu Xiangqian's team. The two sides converged in front of a hillside, and Xu Xiangqian immediately ordered the pistol company to prepare to charge. Qin Jiwei did not dare to slack off, and immediately organized his troops and prepared to launch a fierce offensive.
At the moment when Qin Jiwei rushed past Xu Xiangqian, a gunshot pierced the sky. Qin Jiwei was horrified to see that Xu Xiangqian's body suddenly shook, and his left arm was bleeding instantly. This scene made Qin Jiwei's heart clench suddenly.
However, what everyone didn't expect was that the injured Xu Xiangqian did not retreat. He endured the pain and continued to direct the battle. Xu Xiangqian shouted to Qin Jiwei: "Keep charging and press down the enemy!" This sentence was like a thunderbolt, exploding in Qin Jiwei's ears.
Seeing that the commander-in-chief was injured and still insisted on commanding, Qin Jiwei and the fighting spirit of the soldiers were completely ignited. They roared and launched a fierce charge at the enemy position. The enemy apparently did not expect such a ferocious offensive by the Red Army, and the position was suddenly in disarray.
The pistol company led by Qin Jiwei was like a sharp knife, piercing the heart of the enemy's position. Fearless and agile, they quickly tore a hole in the enemy's line. Other Red Army units also took advantage of the situation and formed an encirclement of the enemy.
The battle lasted several hours and ended in the victory of the Red Army. The enemy was crushed and fled in a hurry. This battle not only dealt a blow to the arrogance of the enemy, but also greatly boosted the morale of the officers and men of the Red Army.
After the war, Qin Jiwei took the initiative to ask Ying to escort the injured Xu Xiangqian to the rear hospital. On the way, Qin Jiwei couldn't help but ask, "Commander-in-chief, why do you insist on commanding the battle when you are injured?" Xu Xiangqian smiled and said, "At the critical moment, the commander must persevere to the end." This has a bearing not only on the outcome of the campaign, but also on the morale of the officers and men of the whole army. "
These words were deeply imprinted in Qin Jiwei's mind. He realized that an excellent commander must not only have extraordinary courage and talent, but also have the spirit of dedicating everything to the revolutionary cause. This experience became an important turning point in Qin Jiwei's military career, and also gave him a deeper understanding of the revolutionary cause.
The victory in the Huang'an Campaign not only consolidated the position of the Red Fourth Front Army in the Hubei-Henan-Anhui Soviet Region, but also laid the foundation for the subsequent struggle against "encirclement and suppression." Qin Jiwei's outstanding performance in this battle laid a solid foundation for him to become an outstanding military commander in the future.
This experience also became the beginning of a deep friendship between Qin Jiwei and Xu Xiangqian. In the years that followed, the two fought side by side many times and made important contributions to the cause of the Chinese revolution. Although the legend of Qin Jiwei's "back-to-back and forward-breaking through" did not happen in this battle, the hardships and hardships shared between them were real.
Thrilling in the city of Linze
In August 1936, the Red Army of the Western Expedition finally arrived in Linze County, Gansu Province after an arduous trek. This ancient city, located in the Hexi Corridor, became a battlefield of fierce competition between the Red Army and the local Ma Bufang troops. Qin Jiwei, as a commander of the Red Fourth Front Army, was leading his troops to guard the west gate of the city.
Ma Bufang's troops, known to the locals as "horse bandits", were fierce and brutal, and hated the Red Army to the core. This Hui warlord force, led by Ma Bufang, had been entrenched in Gansu for many years, and if it was close to the Kuomintang government, it was actually an independent armed force.
When the Red Army entered Linze City, Ma Bufang's troops immediately launched a fierce attack. They gathered thousands of men and horses and charged the city from all sides. The west gate where Qin Jiwei was located became one of the enemy's key offensive directions.
In the face of the enemy's fierce offensive, Qin Jiwei was calm and quickly deployed defense. He ordered the warriors to place multiple layers of fire points on the city walls, and at the same time set up several secret posts near the city gates in case the enemy broke through.
The battle lasted a whole day and a night, and the enemy's offensive became more and more fierce. Qin Jiwei constantly ran back and forth on the city wall, directing the battle and boosting morale. His witty command and bravery greatly enhanced the combat effectiveness of the defending troops.
At this moment, a correspondent hurriedly came to report: The north gate is urgent! Qin Jiwei immediately sent a small detachment to reinforce him. However, not long after the detachment left, Simon was suddenly bombarded by the enemy.
Shells exploded on the walls, and rubble flew everywhere. Qin Jiwei was hit on the forehead by a piece of gravel, and immediately bled profusely. However, he did not bother to wipe his wounds and continued to direct the battle.
Just as the battle at the West Gate was entering the white-hot stage, Qin Jiwei suddenly heard a commotion in the city. He immediately sent someone to check on the situation, and soon learned that a women's team was trapped in a compound in the middle of the city, under heavy attack by the enemy.
This women's task force was a propaganda team that followed the Red Army on the Western Expedition and was mainly responsible for propagating revolutionary ideas to the local masses. Most of them are young women with little combat experience and are in danger of their lives at this time.
Qin Jiwei knew that if he didn't take action, these lesbians would likely encounter misfortune. However, Simon's battle situation was also very serious, and he could not leave easily.
After a short period of thought, Qin Jiwei made a bold decision. He ordered his lieutenant to take over command of Simon, and he himself led a small group of elite soldiers to the rear of the courtyard.
Using the cover of night, Qin Jiwei led the team to successfully infiltrate the courtyard. They found a dozen female comrades hiding in a dilapidated house, while the enemy was storming from the front door of the compound.
Qin Jiwei immediately organized a defense, and at the same time arranged for several fighters to escort the female comrades to evacuate. At this moment, the enemy suddenly noticed the movement in the backyard and immediately reversed the fire.
The situation was critical, Qin Jiwei made a quick decision and ordered the soldiers to cover the evacuation of the female comrades, while he led several soldiers to stay behind. They used the debris in the courtyard to set up improvised barricades and skillfully used the terrain to engage in fierce street battles with the enemy.
Qin Jiwei's decision not only succeeded in rescuing the trapped lesbians, but also disrupted the enemy's offensive rhythm. By the time reinforcements arrived, Qin Jiwei had already led the squad to successfully repel the enemy's attack.
This thrilling rescue operation not only demonstrated Qin Jiwei's outstanding command ability and ability to respond to emergencies, but also demonstrated the deep friendship of the Red Army commanders and fighters for their comrades. The rescued female comrades were all moved to tears and expressed their desire to work harder and contribute their strength to the revolutionary cause.
After a day and a night of fierce fighting, the Red Army finally succeeded in holding the city of Linze. This battle not only consolidated the position of the Red Army in the Hexi Corridor, but also greatly boosted the morale of the officers and men of the whole army. And Qin Jiwei's outstanding performance in the battle further enhanced his prestige in the Red Army.
After the Battle of Linze City, Qin Jiwei was rewarded for his merits. However, he was not complacent. On the contrary, this experience made him realize more deeply that on the road of revolution, every comrade is precious, and to protect comrades is to protect the revolutionary forces. This understanding has influenced his decision-making and actions throughout his later military career.
Contribution to the great victory of Pingxingguan
On September 25, 1937, the land of North China was filled with gunsmoke. The Japanese army gathered heavy troops in the area of Pingxingguan in an attempt to break through this natural danger and attack Taiyuan. However, they never imagined that what awaited them here would be a tragic defeat.
Qin Jiwei had become an important commander of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army at this time. When he learned that the Japanese army was about to attack Pingxingguan, he immediately threw himself into intense pre-battle preparations. Qin Jiwei knew very well that this battle was not only related to the anti-Japanese war in North China, but also an important battle in which the Eighth Route Army confronted the Japanese army head-to-head for the first time.
At the pre-war meeting, Qin Jiwei put forward a bold proposal: take advantage of the terrain, set up an ambush, and give the enemy a fatal blow. This suggestion was endorsed by Lin Biao and other high-level commanders. Subsequently, Qin Jiwei personally led a reconnaissance team to conduct a detailed survey of the terrain around Pingxingguan.
After careful observation, Qin Jiwei found that in a valley on the west side of Pingxing Pass, the terrain was narrow and the mountains on both sides were steep, which was very suitable for setting up an ambush. He immediately reported this discovery to his superiors and proposed a specific tactical deployment plan.
According to Qin Jiwei's suggestion, the main force of the Eighth Route Army was divided into several groups and hid on the high ground on both sides of the valley. At the same time, a small force was set up at the entrance to the valley, which was responsible for luring the enemy deeper.
In the early morning of September 25, the Japanese entered the valley as expected. When the vanguard entered the ambush circle, Qin Jiwei decisively gave the order to open fire. Suddenly, there was a lot of gunfire on both sides of the valley, and the dense firepower caught the Japanese army off guard.
Just when the Japanese army was in disarray, Qin Jiwei commanded another assault team to launch a fierce attack from the flank. This assault team was like a sharp knife, plunging straight into the hinterland of the Japanese position, completely disrupting the enemy's deployment.
The battle lasted a whole day, and the Japanese suffered heavy casualties and eventually had to retreat in a hurry. This battle, which was called the "Great Victory of Pingxingguan" by later generations, not only dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Japanese army, but also greatly encouraged the confidence of the people of the whole country in resisting Japan.
In this battle, Qin Jiwei's performance can be said to be indispensable. He played an important role not only in pre-war reconnaissance, but also in real combat. There's one scene in particular that's impressive:
When the Japanese army began to counterattack, Qin Jiwei's headquarters was suddenly subjected to heavy shelling. In the smoke of gunpowder, Qin Jiwei calmly commanded the troops to adjust the formation, and at the same time personally led a small detachment to launch a surprise attack around the flank and rear of the enemy's artillery position.
The raid was extremely dangerous, but Qin Jiwei was undaunted. He led his warriors to sneak into the enemy line and destroy several cannons in one fell swoop, taking advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness. This action not only relieved the danger of one's own command, but also greatly weakened the enemy's superiority in firepower.
After the war, this heroic act of Qin Jiwei was mentioned many times. A comrade-in-arms recalled: "When we saw Qin Jiwei leading people to rush to the enemy's artillery position, we were all frightened. But it was such a seemingly risky decision that turned the tide of the battle in the end. "
After the victory of Pingxingguan, Qin Jiwei was rewarded for his merits. However, he was not complacent. At the post-war summary meeting, Qin Jiwei said modestly: "This victory is the result of the joint efforts of all commanders and fighters, and I just did what I should have done. "
This battle was not only an important milestone in Qin Jiwei's military career, but also a turning point in his understanding of the War of Resistance Against Japan. He profoundly realized that in the face of the well-equipped Japanese army, the Eighth Route Army must give full play to its own advantages and flexibly use guerrilla tactics in order to achieve victory.
After the victory at Pingxingguan, Qin Jiwei continued to fight on the battlefield in North China. He applied the experience accumulated in the Battle of Pingxingguan to many subsequent battles, and made important contributions to the final victory of the War of Resistance against Japan.
This battle also made Qin Jiwei more deeply aware of the importance of unity and cooperation. He often said to his comrades-in-arms: "Our victory does not depend on the bravery of one person, but on the joint efforts of all commanders and fighters." Only by uniting can we defeat a formidable enemy. "
The victory at Pingxingguan was not only an important turning point in Qin Jiwei's personal military career, but also an important milestone in the entire process of the War of Resistance Against Japan. This victory greatly encouraged the confidence of the people of the whole country in resisting Japan, and also won a precious respite for the Eighth Route Army. The courage, wisdom, and leadership shown by Qin Jiwei in this battle also laid a solid foundation for him to become an outstanding military commander in the future.
Contribution to the construction of New China
On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was founded. As a veteran revolutionary, Qin Jiwei witnessed the historic moment when the five-star red flag was raised on the tower of Tiananmen Square. However, he is well aware that there is still a long way to go in the construction of New China.
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was a lot of waste waiting to be re Qin Jiwei was appointed deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Military Management Commission, responsible for taking over the security of the city. This was an arduous task, because at that time there were still many Kuomintang spies and reactionary elements lurking in Beijing, and the social security situation was complicated.
Qin Jiwei immediately set about setting up a new public security contingent and at the same time carried out large-scale work to rectify public order. He personally led a team to go deep into the streets and alleys of Beijing to understand the people's situation and solve various problems reported by the masses.
During an inspection, Qin Jiwei found an important clue: someone secretly stored a large number of weapons and ammunition in the south of the city. He immediately organized a crack force and launched an operation overnight. After a night of searching, the weapons were finally found in an abandoned house. This operation not only seized a large number of weapons, but also captured several reactionary elements, effectively dealing a blow to the arrogance of the hostile forces.
In addition to public security work, Qin Jiwei also actively participated in the reconstruction of Beijing. In 1950, the city of Beijing decided to restore the city wall and restore its historical features. Qin Jiwei took the initiative to ask Ying to be responsible for organizing this project. He personally climbed the city walls, inspected every damaged part, and drew up a detailed restoration plan.
In the restoration work, Qin Jiwei paid special attention to the protection of cultural relics and monuments. Once, when workers were demolishing a section of a collapsed city wall, they found a stone tablet engraved with the year name of the Ming Dynasty. Qin Jiwei immediately ordered the work to be stopped and invited experts to conduct an appraisal. Eventually, the stele was recognized as a valuable historical artifact and was properly preserved.
In 1951, the Korean War broke out, and Qin Jiwei once again put on the battlefield. He was appointed commander of the 12th Army of the Volunteer Army and led his troops to participate in the war in Korea. On the battlefield in a foreign land, Qin Jiwei used his rich war experience.
In a fierce battle, Qin Jiwei's unit encountered a fierce attack by the American army. In the face of a well-armed enemy, Qin Jiwei adopted flexible tactics. He ordered his troops to disperse and conceal, take advantage of the terrain, and carry out multi-point surprise attacks on the enemy. This tactic not only effectively depleted the enemy's strength, but also maximized the protection of one's own troops.
After the war, Qin Jiwei led his troops back to China in victory. His outstanding performance was highly praised by his superiors, and he was awarded the title of "Volunteer Combat Hero".
After returning to China, Qin Jiwei was appointed vice minister of defense. In this position, he is committed to promoting the modernization of national defense. In 1955, Qin Jiwei participated in the formulation of the "Chinese People's Liberation Army Military Rank System", which was an important system for army construction after the founding of New China.
In formulating this system, Qin Jiwei particularly emphasized the need to embody Chinese characteristics. He pointed out that the military rank system should not simply copy foreign models, but should be combined with China's actual situation. For example, he suggested that the rank of "colonel" be added to the ranks, and this suggestion was eventually adopted.
In 1959, Qin Jiwei participated in an important work of the Ministry of National Defense: the formation of China's first missile force. He was well aware of the importance of missile technology to national defense construction and personally participated in the formation and training of troops. Thanks to his efforts, China has made great progress in missile technology, which laid the foundation for the later "two bombs and one satellite" project.
In the early 1960s, the Sino-Indian border conflict broke out. As a senior member of the Ministry of National Defense, Qin Jiwei participated in the decision-making of the response to this crisis. He put forward the principle of "reasonableness, advantage, and moderation" and advocated avoiding the escalation of conflicts while resolutely defending national sovereignty. This approach was endorsed by the central authorities and provided important guidance for the successful resolution of border conflicts in the future.
In addition to his military work, Qin Jiwei is also actively involved in the political life of the country. He was elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress on many occasions and put forward many valuable proposals at the NPC sessions. For example, he proposed to strengthen the resettlement of veterans and improve the living conditions of military officers and soldiers, and these suggestions have been taken seriously and adopted by relevant departments.
In terms of cultural construction, Qin Jiwei also made contributions. He attached great importance to the education of revolutionary traditions, participated in the compilation of revolutionary history textbooks on many occasions, and made efforts to inherit the revolutionary spirit for the new generation. He also supported the establishment of the Revolutionary Memorial Hall and personally inscribed the names of several memorial halls.