There was a founding major general who was distinguished not by his cultural literacy or by his mastery of military strategy. His extraordinary achievements were not based on mastery of the art of war or command of thousands of troops, but on his exceptional intellect and leadership.
For a major general, illiteracy and lack of understanding of military strategy may be rare traits, however, the founding major general has left a deep footprint in history. What is so extraordinary about him as the embodiment of his extraordinary character?Is it his distinctive leadership style?Is it his unique wisdom and courage?Or maybe it's the amazing talent he showed in the war and political arena?
In the artillery history of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zhao Zhangcheng, a rare legend, is famous for his unique "one-handed artillery" technique. This technique requires not only extreme physical fitness, but also extraordinary military skills and strong personal willpower. Zhao Zhangcheng was able to stabilize a mortar weighing dozens of kilograms with his left hand without any support, quickly reload the shell with his right hand, and shoot accurately.
What is amazing is that even after the sixtieth year, Zhao Zhangcheng's skills are still exquisite. In 1964, he was already sixty years old, but his performance in an all-army competition was still impressive. The scene of this contest was filmed as a teaching film by Bayi Film Studio, which became an important teaching material for artillery training later.
The film shows Zhao Zhangcheng's calmness and accuracy, he held the barrel of the gun with his left hand without any auxiliary equipment, quickly loaded the shell with his right hand, and then accurately hit the target, the whole process was smooth and fast, showing his excellent military skills and strong psychological quality.
Zhao Zhangcheng's achievements are not accidental, but stem from his unremitting efforts and talent in actual combat. He participated in many battles, including the War of Resistance against Japan and the War of Liberation, which provided opportunities for him to hone his skills. His skills are not only the result of military training, but also the accumulation of actual combat experience. His skills were highly praised by *** Marshal and ***, and he was known as the "sharpshooter".
Zhao Zhangcheng, a legendary figure in the artillery circles of the People's Liberation Army, was a mortar for the 26th Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army, which was reorganized from the First Division of the Northwest Army. After joining the Red Army in 1931, he quickly rose to prominence in the army with his infinite love for artillery technology and hard work.
Because of his limited education level, Zhao Zhangcheng devoted more energy to improving his own skills, especially in the tense combat environment, he could quickly and accurately operate mortars, and became the best in the army. In the process of hard training, he not only follows the traditional method, but also constantly explores and innovates, so that his skills are becoming more and more sophisticated.
In the 1935 Battle of the Dadu River, Zhao Zhangcheng showed his bravery and skill. Under extremely difficult conditions, he accurately hit the enemy's important firepower points with only three shells, providing important support for the Red Army's successful crossing of the river. In this battle, his performance not only won the admiration of his comrades, but also won him the reputation of "sharpshooter".
It is worth mentioning that although Zhao Zhangcheng believes in Buddhism, he shows extremely high professionalism and bravery on the battlefield. This state of mind of his has also become an example for his comrades to follow. Over time, his beliefs merged with revolutionary ideas, showing the firm convictions of a revolutionary fighter.
In many battles, Zhao Zhangcheng constantly showed his tactical talents. He was able to flexibly change his tactics according to the situation on the battlefield, and in many cases took unexpected measures to achieve victory in battle. These tactical innovations of his not only increased the efficiency of the battle, but also provided valuable experience for the later development of artillery tactics.
In the Battle of the Hundred Regiments in 1940, the 385th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army faced a difficult task: to conquer Guantou, an important stronghold of the Japanese army located on the Yuliao Highway. The stronghold was guarded by about 100 Japanese soldiers and housed a Type 92 infantry gun. In this crucial battle, Zhao Zhangcheng led a mortar company to play a decisive role.
On September 23, although Zhao Zhangcheng's shells hit the target accurately, the destructive power of the mortars was still insufficient due to the strong Japanese fortifications. The Japanese firepower points were extremely well hidden, and they dealt a heavy blow to our charging troops, ** heavy. To make matters worse, the Japanese used poison gas in the fortifications, and until the night of the 26th, our troops were unable to break through this stronghold.
Faced with this stalemate, Zhao Zhangcheng cleverly conceived a plan: remove the explosives in the mortar shells and replace them with chili powder. After a night of painstaking remodeling, they succeeded in making the "Chili Cannonball".
The next day, Zhao Zhangcheng commanded his troops to first clear the outer obstacles with conventional fire, and then ordered the firing of chili shells when the enemy thought he was safe. These shells hit the enemy's fortifications**, unleashing a strong spicy smell and causing great confusion. Mistakenly believing that they had been attacked by poison gas, the Japanese hurriedly abandoned their stronghold, and our troops immediately occupied this strategic point.
In another battle, in the face of the Japanese army's blockade and sweep of Yan'an, Zhao Zhangcheng led the artillery students of Yan'an Anti-Japanese University to shell the Japanese railway station on the east mountain of Qinzhou. Due to the limited range of the "eighty-two" mortars, they could only fire at a maximum of three kilometers away. Zhao Zhangcheng had an idea and treated the barrel with a full charge, which greatly increased the firing range. This innovative tactic allowed them to successfully blow up the Japanese train station and achieve remarkable results.
These two combat performances of Zhao Zhangcheng fully demonstrated his extraordinary talent as an outstanding gunner. He not only showed superb artillery skills at critical moments, but also repeatedly created battlefield miracles with innovative thinking and calm judgment. Therefore, he is known as the "God of Artillery", and this title is by no means in vain. It was this ability to quickly make correct judgments and flexibly use tactics on the intense battlefield that made Zhao Zhangcheng a respectable founding major general.
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