In August 1947, the heat was unbearable. Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping stood on a deserted hill, sweat soaking through their uniforms. Their eyes were like torches, staring at Dabie Mountain in the distance, but there was a shocking secret hidden in their hearts. Just a few days ago, they received a mysterious telegram with creepy content. How will this telegram change the fate of China?
【Subtitle】The People's Liberation Army attacked by a thousand miles, and Chiang Kai-shek almost turned the tables
After the end of World War II, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party were once again plunged into civil war. In 1947, the People's Liberation Army fought a beautiful battle in Shandong, but the situation was not optimistic. At that time, the Kuomintang army had the upper hand, and the main force of the PLA was trapped in a corner of Shandong. Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek's army was about to be encircled, how should the Communist Party break out of the encirclement?
At this critical moment, Mao Zedong came up with an earth-shattering plan. He sent a top-secret telegram to Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping, asking them to lead an army of 120,000 people, abandon the Shandong base area, and go directly to Dabie Mountain. That's thousands of miles away! There is also a heavy enemy garrison in the middle, which is simply a life-and-death operation.
Liu and Deng were stunned when they saw the telegram. That's crazy, isn't it? Abandon the painstakingly managed base area and take an army of more than 100,000 to break through the enemy's encirclement? If it fails, it's all over. But when they thought about it, Lao Mao must have a reason for doing this. So the two gritted their teeth and stomped their feet, and decided to go out and do it!
Thus, a thrilling thousand-mile surprise attack began. 120,000 soldiers of the People's Liberation Army quietly packed their bags and prepared to set off. They had to cross the enemy's blockade line and cross several large rivers. What's worse is that they have to race against time. If the action is slow and Chiang Kai-shek discovers his intentions, it will be in vain.
【Subtitle】A race to life in the mire of the rainy season
In mid-August, Liu Deng's army began this thrilling surprise attack. But God seemed to be intent on opposing them, but at this time it began to rain heavily. The already muddy road became even more difficult, and every step the fighters took felt like they were wrestling with the mud.
To make matters worse, they had to traverse the infamous Yellow Floodplain. It is known as the "death trap". After heavy rains, this low-lying area turns into an ocean. The warriors held hands, formed a human chain, and cautiously groped their way forward. If you're not careful, you'll be swallowed up in a quagmire.
But at this moment, the unexpected happened. A fighter slips and falls and is about to be swallowed in mud. At the critical moment, Deng Xiaoping jumped and grabbed the soldier by the collar. The two struggled in the mud for a while before being pulled up by the other comrades. Deng Xiaoping was covered in mud, but he laughed: "Little comrade, are you okay?" Looks like I'm pretty strong!"
This scene made everyone awe-inspired. Even the army commander is not afraid to dirty himself to save people, and everyone has no reason to complain. As a result, the 120,000 soldiers gritted their teeth and continued to grope forward. They used their flesh and blood to wade through this "death trap" and performed a miracle.
【Subtitle】A thrilling breakthrough in the midst of the enemy's heavy encirclement
Finally, after the yellow flood area, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, the bigger test is yet to come.
It turned out that Chiang Kai-shek had already sensed the movements of the PLA. He immediately mobilized heavy troops and set up many checkpoints on the front line of the Joux River. A large number of aircraft were also sent to carry out reconnaissance bombing. The soldiers of the People's Liberation Army hid in the woods during the day and hurried at night. When they were hungry, they nibbled on a few mouthfuls of dry food, and when they were thirsty, they drank some river water.
But when they reached the banks of the Joux, they were dumbfounded. The river is so fast that it is impossible to cross on foot. And on the other side, enemy artillery fire was already aimed at them. The situation is critical.
At this time, Liu Bocheng had an idea. He ordered his troops to tear down the door panels, tear off their clothes, and make improvised rafts. Then he himself stood on the raft at the front and shouted: "Comrades, follow me!"
In this way, under enemy fire, the PLA officers and men crossed the Ru River at the risk of their lives. When they had all crossed the river, they looked back and saw that the pursuers behind them had already chased them to the river. But the river suddenly swelled, blocking the enemy on the opposite bank.
Liu Bocheng smiled and said to Deng Xiaoping: "Little Deng, it seems that God will help us too!" Deng Xiaoping shook his head: "Don't be too happy, we still have to cross the Huai River."
Sure enough, when they arrived at the Huai River, they encountered another problem. The river was so fast that there was no suitable crossing. At this time, the enemies in front and behind are rapidly approaching. The situation is critical.
At this critical moment, Liu Bocheng suddenly thought of an idea. He told the warriors to throw everything they could float into the river and float down from upstream. Seeing so many things down the river, the enemy thought that the PLA had crossed the river and immediately divided his forces in pursuit.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Deng led the army to cross the Huai River from another remote shoal unknowingly. By the time the enemy reacted, the PLA had already escaped safely.
Subtitle: The Amazing Strategy Behind the Unexpected Breakout
In this way, after experiencing many difficulties and dangers, Liu Deng's army finally arrived at Dabie Mountain. When they stood at the top of the hill, overlooking the vast land at their feet, everyone was moved to tears. It took them just half a month to complete an impossible task!
Unbeknownst to them, however, there was an even bigger secret behind the operation.
It turned out that before they set off, the situation in northern Shaanxi was already precarious. The Kuomintang army is advancing towards Yan'an, and it is about to occupy this red holy place. If Liu Deng's army could not move south in time to contain the enemy, then the Communist stronghold might be lost.
Mao Zedong knew this very well, so he took the risk of letting Liu Deng's army go south. This is a risky move, and the slightest mistake could wipe out the entire army. But if it succeeds, it will not only solve the crisis in northern Shaanxi, but also completely change the trend of the war.
Facts have proved that Mao Zedong's judgment was correct. After Liu Deng's army moved south, Chiang Kai-shek had to draw a large number of troops to encircle and suppress them. This gave the rest of the main forces of the PLA a chance to breathe. Soon, Chen Geng, Xie Fuzhi and others also advanced into the Central Plains, forming an encirclement of the Kuomintang.
What's more, the location of Dabie Mountain is too crucial. It holds the Yangtze River, threatens Nanjing, and can contain Wuhan. As soon as Liu Deng's army came here, it was like a sharp knife inserted into the heart of the Kuomintang. Chiang Kai-shek suddenly panicked and had to dispatch troops to encircle and suppress this fierce enemy that suddenly appeared. In this way, a seemingly risky action completely changed the course of China's history. Since then, the PLA has shifted from strategic defense to strategic offensive and has begun the prelude to an all-out counteroffensive.
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