Which founding generals are the second-generation commanders of the 13 major military regions?
At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there were all kinds of wastes waiting to be revived, and all kinds of industries were waiting to be lifted. At this critical juncture, army building has become the top priority of national development. "Soldiers, the major affairs of the country, the place of death and life, and the way of survival, must not be overlooked. This famous quote from "The Art of War" was particularly meaningful at the time.
In 1955, the mainland began to form military districts, which was an epoch-making decision. Many veteran comrades at that time were full of emotion, and they recalled those eventful years, and their eyes flashed with tears of excitement. "We finally have our own military district! An old soldier said excitedly, his voice full of pride and emotion.
However, the formation of military districts is only the first step. How to select suitable generals to lead these military regions has become a thorny problem. Chairman Mao once said: "The way to employ people is to act only by talent." This sentence became the guiding ideology for the selection of commanders of military districts.
Against this background, 13 major military regions were established one after another, and each military region was equipped with a founding general who was able to fight well as the first commander. These generals have experienced the baptism of bullets and bullets, and have rich practical combat experience and outstanding military talents. However, over time, the question of the selection of commanders of the second generation of military districts gradually surfaced.
Who can do this? This issue has sparked extensive discussion inside and outside the military. Some people believe that young and promising generals should be selected in order to inject new vitality; There are also those who insist that experienced veterans should be selected in order to ensure the stable development of the military district. There are many voices of debate, but the final decision is based on the actual situation and the needs of the country.
In this selection, Qin Jiwei became the second-generation commander of the Kunming Military Region. As a famous general who aided Korea, General Qin's heroic performance on the battlefield left a deep impression. Interestingly, he also has a nickname called "Qin Dadao", and there must be a lot of wonderful stories behind this title.
The second-generation commander of the Chengdu Military Region was General Huang Xinting. It is said that General Huang is not only a brave general, but also a standard handsome guy. This reminds people of the old saying "both civil and military", and it seems that General Huang also has an advantage in appearance.
The situation of the Guangzhou Military Region and the Nanjing Military Region is rather special. General Ding Sheng successively served as the second-generation commander of these two military regions. This situation was relatively rare at that time, and it also reflected the outstanding talent of General Ding from the side. Interestingly, in the 1973 military region commander reshuffle, Ding Sheng and General Xu Shiyou were transferred, and this scene can be called a wonderful drama in military history.
The second-generation commanders of the Jinan Military Region and the Wuhan Military Region were both General Zeng Siyu. General Zeng was able to serve as the commander of two large military regions successively, which was very rare at that time. Someone once joked: "Does General Zeng regard both military regions as his home?" Although this sentence is a joke, it also reflects General Zeng's lofty status and outstanding ability in the army.
The second generation commander of the Beijing Military Region was General Yang Yong. As one of the "Three Yangs," General Yang's inauguration has undoubtedly injected new vitality into the Beijing Military Region. Some people say that after General Yang took office, the entire military region became more vigorous.
The second-generation commander of the Shenyang Military Region was General Chen Xilian. General Chen was the first artillery commander of our army, and later became the commander of the large military region. Someone once commented: "General Chen not only knows how to command artillery, but also knows how to command a side." ＂
The second-generation commander of the Lanzhou Military Region was General Pi Dingjun. General Pi has the title of "Famous General of the Central Plains", and there must be many wonderful battle stories behind this title. It is said that General Pi was originally a major general, but was later promoted to lieutenant general because of his merits, which was quite rare at the time.
The second-generation commander of the Fuzhou Military Region was General Han Xianchu. General Han has the reputation of "General Victory", and this title is not called casually. It is said that General Han was able to achieve beautiful results every time he went into battle, which made many people admire him.
The second-generation commanders of the Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Tibet military regions were Teng Haiqing, Long Shujin, and Zeng Yongya. These three generals guarded the northern, western and southwestern borders of the motherland respectively, which can be described as an important task of the country. Someone once said: "These three generals are like the three iron walls of the motherland, guarding our homeland." ＂
The selection and appointment of these second-generation military commanders not only reflects the enhancement of the mainland's military strength, but also reflects the readjustment and development of the mainland's military strategy. Behind every commander is a wealth of war experience and outstanding military talent. Their story is not only a personal legend, but also a microcosm of an era.
However, we can't help but ask: how did these generals maintain their combat effectiveness in peacetime? And how have they adapted to the shift from battlefield to command room? These are questions worth pondering. The experiences of these generals are undoubtedly a glorious chapter in the history of the mainland's military development.
In today's era of peace, we should all the more cherish the hard-won peace, and at the same time, we should always remain vigilant and enhance our awareness of national defense. The spirit of these revolutionaries of the older generation deserves to be remembered and emulated forever.
So, after reading the article, what do you think of these second-generation commanders of military districts? What do you think their experiences teach us today? Everyone is welcome to leave a message in the comment area and share your thoughts.