Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, diplomatic work has been highly valued. Among the many outstanding talents, the Prime Minister of the Government Council suggested to *** that the first priority should be to select military cadres with war experience, because they are the most reliable choice. **Deeply convinced,** officially decided to select a group of corps-level generals from the army to serve as the first ambassadors of New China. Among them were Han Nianlong, then deputy commander of the Second Corps of the North China Military Region, deputy political commissar of the Shanghai Songhu Garrison Command, and Yuan Zhongxian, commander of the Nanjing Garrison District.
Yuan Zhongxian, who was then the commander of the Nanjing Garrison District, had previously been Sanye's little-known chief of staff. During the War of Liberation, he had a fairly high status in our army, serving as the chief of staff of Mino, and although he was relatively low-key, his contribution could not be ignored. Yuan Zhongxian was born in 1904, and after joining the Communist Youth League, he was admitted to the first phase of the Whampoa Military Academy in 1924 and became a classmate with Chen Geng, ** and others.
In the Nanchang Uprising, Yuan Zhongxian participated as the chief of staff of the 3rd Division of the 20th Army, showing extraordinary military talent. Subsequently, he was sent to Moscow to study Xi, and after returning to China, he served as chairman of the Dongjiang Revolutionary Military Committee in Guangdong and secretary of the Hunan Xiangjiang Special Committee of the Communist Party of China, and always remained on the front line of the revolution.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Yuan Zhongxian successively served as the political commissar of the 29th Division, the political commissar of the Zhuxian Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Column, the chief of staff and deputy commander of the Jiaodong Military Region. During the War of Liberation, he successively served as deputy chief of staff of the New Fourth Army and Shandong Military Region, and deputy chief of staff of the East China Military Region. In 1948, he was appointed political commissar of the Eighth Corps and later chief of staff of the Third Field Army, making outstanding contributions to the battle of crossing the river.
During the Battle of Crossing the River, Yuan Zhongxian successfully resolved a diplomatic dispute with the British and showed superb diplomatic talent. He was firm and courteous in the negotiations, and finally made the British apologize to our army, successfully resolved the diplomatic incident, and won high praise.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was decided to select some people in the army to serve in diplomatic work, and Yuan Zhongxian was invited to Beijing. He formed the "General Ambassador Group" with **, Han Nianlong and others, and received the training presided over by *** himself. On March 10, 1950, they ** the whole process of submitting the credentials of the first Romanian ambassador to China, and then took turns to practice the process of submitting the credentials of Xi accompanied by ***.
Yuan Zhongxian became China's first ambassador to India, and when the title was conferred in 1955, he was already working in the local area and was unable to participate in the award. He has served as vice minister and other positions. In 1957, due to lung cancer, Yuan Zhongxian unfortunately passed away at the age of 53. ** personally presided over his memorial service and bid him farewell.
Yuan Zhongxian was highly praised by the party organization as a "loyal fighter of communism" and "an excellent communist member". In the military, political, and diplomatic work of the revolutionary army, he worked hard for the party's cause for 30 years, leaving behind a glorious life.
Yuan Zhongxian: The Founder of China's Diplomatic Legend
Yuan Zhongxian, the hero who left a strong mark in the history of Chinese diplomacy, has achieved an admirable chapter in his legendary life. From Yuan Zhongxian's military experience, his participation in the Nanchang Uprising, his contributions during the Anti-Japanese War, to his outstanding performance in the field of diplomacy in New China, the article outlines the life trajectory of this great man.
First of all, Yuan's military career laid a solid foundation for his distinguished diplomatic career. As a cadet of the Whampoa Military Academy, he was classmates with Chen Geng and **, and showed extraordinary military qualities as early as the beginning of his military career. Participated in the Nanchang Uprising, became the chief of staff of the 3rd Division of the 20th Army, and showed outstanding military talent. This experience not only laid a solid foundation for his personal growth, but also provided him with a wealth of military experience for the future development of his talents in the field of diplomacy.
Secondly, Yuan Zhongxian's contribution to the War of Liberation and the War of Resistance cannot be ignored. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he served in various positions, including political commissar of the 129th Division and chief of staff of the Jiaodong Military Region, demonstrating outstanding military command ability. In particular, during the Battle of Crossing the Yangtze River, he made outstanding contributions in the field of diplomacy, successfully resolved diplomatic disputes with Britain, and set a new benchmark for China's diplomatic cause. This dual role in the military and diplomatic fields has given Yuan Zhongxian a unique place in Chinese history.
In the end, Yuan Zhongxian's brilliant performance in the diplomatic cause of New China made him the founder of China's diplomatic legend. As the inaugural ambassador to India, he demonstrated great negotiation skills in difficult diplomatic situations. In his negotiations with Britain, he was firm and courteous in upholding the dignity of the country, and in his diplomatic skills he succeeded in defusing a potential crisis. This diplomatic wisdom not only won respect for China's diplomacy at that time, but also set an example for later diplomacy.
Yuan Zhongxian's life is not only an outstanding representative of China's diplomatic career, but also one of the founders of China's diplomatic legend. His outstanding contributions are not only reflected in military history, but also in the field of diplomacy. His deeds have inspired generations of Chinese diplomats and become an immortal example of China's diplomatic career.
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