Shi Yuan History Column No. 4592: The Garrison of Chinese Volunteers after the Korean Armistice In the summer of 1953, there was an armistice on the Korean Peninsula, but the Chinese volunteers could not be evacuated immediately. China and North Korea would be at a disadvantage if the U.S. and South Korean forces relaunched their offensive, so both China and North Korea want to take a closer look at the situation in the Far East.
The volunteers did not simply rest and recuperate, but actively participated in the reconstruction of the DPRK and assisted in agricultural production, thus establishing a deep friendship between the military and the people. However, by 1956, North Korean leader Kim Il Sung wanted the squadron to leave as soon as possible. This is because the threat from the United States and South Korea has weakened, and the long-term presence of Chinese troops has affected Kim Il Sung's status and prestige.
In order to speed up the withdrawal of Chinese troops, the DPRK has stepped up related efforts, such as emphasizing the "heroic combat" of the Korean People's Army in the war memorial, and actively engaging in the socialist camp. Kim Il Sung's personal concerns are understood, but judging by the interests of the two countries and the situation in the Far East, the time is not yet ripe for the withdrawal of troops. China will order the volunteers to withdraw to the country at an appropriate time according to the changing situation.
With regard to the friendly attitude of neighboring countries and the dedication of a large number of volunteers, China regards the withdrawal of troops as inevitable, but needs to wait for the right time. China** has patiently explained the above situation to the DPRK on several occasions. However, ** did not get angry after receiving the letter, but shook the letter in his hand and smiled at the people present: "Don't make noise, the show is about to begin!."So, what exactly does the "good show" mean by **?
It turned out that before receiving this letter, it had been decided to fully withdraw the volunteer army units, and the time was set for the end of December 1958. After careful observation and analysis, it was judged that the situation on the Korean Peninsula had stabilized and it was unlikely that another large-scale war would break out. Not long ago, the United States and the ROK also conducted joint military exercises.
** It is believed that China's initiative to withdraw the Volunteer Army will force the hostile countries to lose their concerns and excuses, and they will not dare to cross the 38th parallel, which is a kind of balance of power and strategic pattern. In addition, at the end of 1957, China's "First Five-Year Plan" was completed ahead of schedule, and a large number of volunteers returned to China, just in time to change jobs and put into production. The DPRK side has also repeatedly made relevant requests, saying that if the withdrawal of troops is realized before the end of the year, it will help ensure the friendship between the two countries and avoid unnecessary disputes.
From many perspectives, the withdrawal was not an embarrassing move, but the beginning of a "good show". ** The considerations are very accurate and far-reaching. On October 26, 1958, the complete withdrawal of troops was completedAt the beginning of 1959, the volunteer army was abolished at all levels. Run by writers of modern Chinese history, the "Historical Column" focuses on the study of party history, military history and war history, restoring the whole picture of history from a professional perspective and presenting wonderful historical details.
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