Chapter 18 The Chinese People's Volunteers
China has decided to send troops, even if the Soviet Union had no idea of cooperation at all. The Chairman has decided that at the enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission, the Chairman pointed out with a strict stern voice that resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea is not simply helping North Korea get out of its predicament, but also helping defend its country.
The President said: "First of all, let me emphasize why we should resist the U.S. aid Korea this time? First of all, I believe that as part of international communism, we China should shoulder the banner of the socialist movement. As our friend and neighbor and international socialist partner, I have sent troops to aid North Korea at the request of Comrade Kim Il-sung."
"This is the second thing, it is naturally under consideration of national security. At present, our New China is still facing the task of liberating Taiwan. If we do not aid North Korea, what consequences will occur? Comrade Enlai has negotiated with Comrade Stalin, and the result is that North Korea or Comrade Kim Il-sung will lead the remnants into the northeast of our country. Then you can imagine that when the war is about to burn into our China, it will inevitably greatly threaten the security, stability and construction of the new China that we just established. On the Taiwan side, Chiang Kai-shek Group will also inevitably take the opportunity to make trouble; China, which has been eroded by the war, will face war again! I believe that US imperialism will inevitably use North Korea as a springboard to threaten the security of the new China! In terms of geopolitics, a new encirclement of the new China is formed. This is what I least want to see!"
"Third, I think we must use heavy military strikes against the extremely member states of the United States to curb the arrogance of American imperialism. Everyone knows that the Seventh Fleet of the United States entered the Taiwan Strait and openly interfered in our internal affairs, so it must deal a heavy blow to American imperialism, so that American imperialism dare not act rashly and force the United States to not easily get involved in the Taiwan issue. This is also one of the reasons why I attack North Korea!"
"The last point is to enhance our international influence. Everyone knows what China's international status is now! As long as we can win American imperialism, it will inevitably enhance the status of the new China in the international stage, establish a good international environment for the outside world, and also give those countries that are suffering a bright guide. Socialism is the right way to develop!"
Many generals who originally disagree with their views also knew now that the Chairman's statement was not alarmist. If the border line was handed over to others, it would be like a self-destructing the Great Wall. Such a move made these generals absolutely unacceptable. Mr. Lin once again raised the question of the pioneer at the enlarged meeting, but the Chairman's announcement made his last hope vague, because now the pioneer has been confirmed, that is Wang Mingyu's 18th Army!
Huang Yanpei stood up at this time and asked, "Chairman, since we have decided to send troops, what should our army be called? If we send troops in the name of the country, I may be inappropriate!"
Premier Zhou said: "I think it can be called a support army. We are supporting North Korea. I think it is appropriate to call it a support army!"
The Chairman pondered for a while and said, "Support is not as good as volunteers! I think what everyone thinks about the Volunteer Army? Our Volunteer Army is willing to participate in the war to resist the U.S. aid Korea and defend the country. People who volunteers can't take care of us, right? Haha!"
"The Chairman's idea is very good, Volunteer Army, Volunteer Army! A very imposing name, I think it's called Volunteer Army, which can also confuse the enemy. How do they know that our Volunteer Army is a regular army?" Premier Zhou said with a smile, obviously he favored this name.
Huang Yanpei also smiled and said, "The Volunteer Army is very good! This time we will make our Volunteer Army show our prestige and momentum, and deal a heavy blow to the arrogant American imperialism!"
Everyone smiled, and the Chairman announced seriously: "I will announce the appointment below. After the Central Military Commission's research and decision, Comrade Peng Dehuai will be the deputy commander of Hong Xuezhi, Han Xianchu and Wang Mingyu will be the chief of staff! The chief of staff will be the chief of staff. The other departments will be arranged uniformly by the Volunteer Army Headquarters!"
Lin Biao was very glad that in fact, he had known that this time the pioneer was Wang Mingyu, and he argued with reason. Haha, all of that was just an illusion that Lin Biao showed in front of the Chairman! In fact, when President Lin said that Americans had nothing in heaven and nothing in the earth at the enlarged meeting of the Central Committee, the Chairman had already rejected it, and he could not take on this important task!
After the chairman announced his appointment, he continued: "Now I order that the Chinese Volunteer Army, entrusted by the Central Military Commission, shoulder the important task of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea, will officially start from now on. Please ask Mr. Peng to say a few words!"
Mr. Peng stood up and said, "I have nothing to say, I only have one sentence to ensure that the tasks assigned by the Party and the people and the Central Military Commission have been assigned to us!" Looking at Mr. Peng's confident look, the rest of the people also smiled knowingly, saying who has the best strategic vision in the war? Who has the most brains in the war? Who has the most victories in the war? Maybe they are not Mr. Peng, but if you want to ask who is the most powerful in the war, then no one dares to tell Mr. Peng.
Many people still remember that on October 1, 195, the Chairman learned that General Peng had annihilated an enemy regiment, defeated three regiments, captured 700 enemies, and seized nearly a thousand excellent war horses. He was immediately ecstatic and picked up the pen in his hand and wrote it for him.
The mountains are high and the roads are far and the ditches are deep, and the army is galloping across and across.
Who dares to take the sword right away?
Only General Peng!
Who can still get such a value from the Chairman? Why didn’t the Chairman choose Lin Biao in this battle to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea? In fact, everyone knows that Lin Biao is indeed powerful in the war, but the overall view is not strong. The most important thing is that Lin Biao is prone to losing his chain at critical moments!
I still remember that the Liaoshen Battle was an extremely critical battle to attack Jinzhou and close the Northeast gateway, which was one of the few in history, Lin Biao had the advantage and was sure to win. However, Lin Biao did not see the far-reaching impact of this battle on the entire strategic pattern.
When Liao Zaoxiang, the Kuomintang led his troops to occupy Zhangwu, he was afraid of wolves and tigers, and he was hesitant to fight without fighting. He even shook his confidence in writing to the letter to the Central Committee to withdraw Jinzhou and return to Changchun, which almost made the Liaoshen battle go to ruin!!!
You should know that at that time, Lin Biao was a "grass official" with a word of advice. No one else could command him except him. Fortunately, his wise and decisiveness forced Lin Biao to resolutely implement the central government's strategic decisions to achieve a series of victories and successes later.
This shows that Lin Biao lacks the strategic vision and foresight that a military commander should have. He even lacks the courage of Peng Dehuai and General Peng who dares to take a sword against a powerful enemy.
When the central government was discussing whether to send troops to North Korea and resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, it was natural and appropriate to command the first overseas war. However, he overemphasized the difficulties of sending troops and the strength of the United States, and used various reasons to oppose sending troops, covering up his inner timidity and fear of war.
It was obvious that the United States was powerful at that time, but before it was so powerful that it scared him, he was scared. So he could only use a very far-fetched and helpless reason: he was sick, so he covered up for him.
There is a reason for the Chairman not to elect Lin Biao, and the reasons are very sufficient, and there is even more reason for choosing General Peng. Under extremely difficult conditions, only General Peng’s personality is suitable for such a war and can stand firm! Because the first thing this war requires is the momentum of the brave who meets on a narrow road. Among all the generals, who has the momentum of General Peng’s courage to stand up immediately? No, or there are very few, at least the Chairman did not discover it.
In fact, when the Chairman was discussing with the Prime Minister and General Zhu, there was another candidate who thought it was appropriate, but later gave up, that was Wang Mingyu. In fact, Wang Mingyu was naturally not bragging about being a famous anti-Japanese general. Even if the National Government had a bragging component at that time, many of the brilliant achievements were not bragging about.
In short, at least two-thirds of the news about Wang Mingyu reported to the National Government is true. This is the first time this happened in the National Government. Because sometimes there is no need to exaggerate too much, and Wang Mingyu sometimes creates better achievements than they boast about.
It was like when King Hirohiko Asaka Palace was assassinated, the National Government did not dare to brag like this even if he brags! But Wang Mingyu completed this task like this, so many things made many people fall into glasses. But the most depressing thing is that Wang Mingyu's prestige in the National Government is indeed high, and his prestige among the people is also high. However, his prestige in the CCP military system is too low.
It can be said that which one of the people who participated in the enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission this time has no higher prestige than him? It is a strange phenomenon to say that. Wang Mingyu has a high prestige among the top leaders, but his qualifications are not enough. Although many people think that Wang Mingyu is good, it is a bit difficult to let Wang Mingyu command so many senior CCP generals.
How to fight this war without being in tune with it? The Chairman and others think that this battle is absolutely not to be lost, otherwise when will China have such a good opportunity to establish its authority? Of course, if we can not fight, the Chairman actually doesn’t want to fight. Who wants to fight?
Wang Mingyu was a general who was on par with General Zhu during his time in the National Government. He was both generals of the National Revolutionary Army and commander-in-chief of the group army! However, because of the victory of the CCP, the general of the National Revolutionary Army became a burden-making thing. Many fanatical people think that if such people are their leaders, would it be reliable?
The Chairman felt that Wang Mingyu was only promoted step by step. By then, he would have achieved military merits and qualifications. At that time, he could still take on the responsibility of giving him a great official position. But now he is still a little immature. At least in the eyes of others, Wang Mingyu cannot lead the people!
Peng Dehuai received the order to rush to North Korea from now on.
At the Supreme Command of the Korean People's Army, Kim Il-sung's brows were almost twisted. The reason was that the results of the negotiations between China and the Soviet Union had not been announced at all, and the Chinese Prime Minister had returned to Beijing. In fact, Kim Il-sung had requested the Chairman to send troops more than once during this period, but the Chairman knew that he would definitely send troops, but he just didn't let it go. This was also a warning to Kim Il-sung that he would not be a mother if he had milk!
However, before the Chinese volunteer army set off, it must be told Kim Il-sung, otherwise how can we hand over it? Moreover, this time General Peng Dehuai was going to take the dominant position in the past, which is why the chairman has been slow to tell Kim Il-sung, and there can only be one commander.
Kim Il-sung can nominally disobey China's command, but in fact, if the two sides disagree, North Korea must obey China's arrangements, otherwise Kim Il-sung will definitely not be able to bear it when the chairman is angry.
The Chairman's telegram was quickly sent to Kim Il-sung's place.
"Leader, good news, good news!" The Minister of the intelligence department of the North Korean People's Army waved the intelligence letter in his hand and said excitedly to Kim Il-sung. Obviously, the news was beyond his expectations, otherwise he would not have been so excited, but in Kim Il-sung's eyes, this person was really extremely impatient.
Could it be that this guy has always seen that he is in such a bad mood? Good news? What good news? Could it be that the Soviet Union or China sent troops? They are not giving in to each other now, and Kim Il-sung knows it. In fact, in Kim Il-sung's opinion, China's demands are not too much.
Isn’t it just a fucking air force to cooperate with China? Is it so difficult? See how the United States helped those rebels? Aircraft, tank, cannon, warship, almost do everything. Now I just want you, the big brother, to use some planes to cover the Chinese. Is it so difficult?
It is conceivable that Kim Il-sung's disappointment with the Soviet Union. North Korea seemed so beautiful, but now it seemed a bit vulnerable. This shaky feeling made Kim Il-sung very depressed.
The Soviet Union actually asked itself to form an exiled government in China, and was unwilling to send their air force to help him. If anyone else would be disappointed, despaired, and even extremely hated by the Soviet Union.
So at this moment, Kim Il-sung was depressed. This is what is called being deceived by the Japanese! Kim Il-sung was deceived by the Soviets, otherwise this balance would be difficult to destroy for a while. If you establish a more reliable relationship with China, he will still appreciate the credibility of the Chinese, and the Chairman is also the object of Kim Il-sung's learning.
Soviet people? At this moment, Kim Il-sung was really disappointed with the Soviet people! But even though he was disappointed, there was only one choice for Kim Il-sung, that is, to continue to retreat... (To be continued)
Chapter completed!