In October 1934, the Red Army prepared for the Long March and carried out a preliminary reorganization of the troops, and Zhou Zikun, the "head of the Red Army", was appointed as the commander of the 22nd Division of the Red Ninth Army Corps. In late November, Chiang Kai-shek mobilized 400,000 troops to encircle and intercept the Red Army in a vain attempt to strangle the Red Army in the area east of the Xiang River. In order to break through the enemy's defensive line, Zhou Zikun led the 22nd Division to engage in a bloody battle with the enemy, and successfully crossed the river with the first echelon, but the Red 22nd Division suffered heavy losses.
Fortunately, Zhou Zikun successfully led the troops to break through. However, Zhou Zikun, who successfully completed the task, was slandered by Li De as "running away from the battle" and was to be sent to a military court. ** stopped the guard and said to Zhou Zikun: "Come with me, I'll assign you if you don't have a job!.""Why did *** say this, and what is his relationship with Zhou Zikun?
Zhou Zikun: From a hot-blooded youth to a "Red Army leader".
Zhou Zikun, born in Guilin, Guangxi Province in 1901, graduated from Guangxi Provincial No. 1 Class A Industrial School at the age of 18. Deeply caught in the wave of the May Fourth Patriotic Movement, he joined the Gui army, but he was deeply disgusted with the warlords. After learning of the founding of our party, Zhou Zikun resolutely decided to join the Communist Party and became an enthusiastic Communist Party member. When the Northern Expedition broke out, he was incorporated into the Ye Ting Independent Regiment, made many military exploits, and became the commander of the fifth company.
The Nanchang Uprising failed, and Zhou Zikun stuck to his original intention.
On April 12, 1927, Chiang Kai-shek launched the "April 12" counter-revolutionary coup d'état, and the Nanchang Uprising failed. **Calling on revolutionaries to continue to move forward, Zhou Zikun firmly supported and became the vanguard of the revolution. In the battles of Tingsi Bridge and Hesheng Bridge, his bravery laid the foundation for the victory of the Red Army. However, after the defeat of Nanchang, in the face of difficulties, Zhou Zikun chose to continue to follow ** and move to southern Hunan.
Jinggangshan three-shot gun, Zhou Zikun sticks to his beliefs.
In April 1928, the ** division arrived at Jinggangshan, and the other troops had more men and fewer guns, while Zhou Zikun's team had more rifles. Under the praise of ***, the team he led has become an important force in Jinggangshan. ** Personally selected Zhou Zikun as the deputy captain of the officer training team of the Red Fourth Army, calling him the "head of the Red Army".
The Red Army resisted the "encirclement and suppression", and Zhou Zikun made meritorious contributions in southern Jiangnan.
In December 1930, Chiang Kai-shek launched an "encirclement and suppression" operation against the ** Soviet area, and the Red Army rose up against the "encirclement and suppression". The 7th Division of the Red Third Army led by Zhou Zikun successfully annihilated the 18th Division of the Kuomintang and captured the division commander Zhang Huizan alive, achieving results. In the second anti-"encirclement and suppression" battle, Zhou Zikun's troops successfully ambushed the enemy with a surprise force, laying the foundation for the victory of the Red Army.
The Red Army's Long March, Zhou Zikun knocked kraft candy to fight the enemy.
In April 1934, the Red Army suffered great losses, and Zhou Zikun was appointed as the commander of the 22nd Division. In accordance with the instructions of ***, he adopted the method of "knocking kraft candy piecemeal" and organized elite troops to carry out a "quick fight and quick withdrawal" operation against the enemy's flank, so as to avoid "using his own shortcomings and the enemy's strengths". In this battle, he led his troops to quickly achieve results and reverse the tide of the battle in southern Gansu.
After the Zunyi meeting, Zhou Zikun was appointed.
In 1935, after the Zunyi Conference, it became the core of a new generation. Zhou Zikun deeply felt that the revolution was hopeful, and he fulfilled his promise and appointed him deputy chief of staff of the Red Fifth Army. With the leadership of ***, the Red Army continued to grow and develop.
Deputy Chief of Staff of the New Fourth Army, Zhou Zikun made great achievements in the Anti-Japanese War.
In 1937, the Anti-Japanese War broke out, and according to the agreement, the Red Army was reorganized into the New Fourth Army. Zhou Zikun was appointed deputy chief of staff of the New Fourth Army and assisted Ye Ting and Xiang Ying in carrying out guerrilla operations in southern Jiangsu and won many victories. He organized a teaching team to train cadres and became the "Southern Resistance University".
The Southern Anhui Incident, the fate reversed, and Zhou Zikun died young.
However, on October 19, 1940, He Yingqin sent a telegram on behalf of the New Fourth Army, forcing the New Fourth Army to cross the Yellow River north. This put the Red Army under great pressure, and Zhou Zikun's fortunes were reversed. With the assistance of the New Fourth Army, he won a series of victories and made great achievements in the War of Resistance Against Japan. But in the Southern Anhui Incident, he died young and paid with his precious life to defend the country.
Conclusion: Red hero Zhou Zikun, the road to revolution is bumpy and glorious!
Zhou Zikun's life was full of revolutionary ups and downs and brilliance, and he went from a hot-blooded youth to the head of the Red Army and then to the deputy chief of staff of the New Fourth Army, showing firm faith and heroic qualities that are not afraid of hardships and dangers. In the process of reading this article, I deeply felt Zhou Zikun's great contribution to the cause of the Chinese nation's struggle, as well as his tenacity and selfless dedication in the complicated world.
The article vividly depicts Zhou Zikun's early growth experience, from joining the Communist Party to participating in the Nanchang Uprising, and then to the Jinggangshan period, every step is a testimony of his struggle for his ideals. His persistence and original intention did not waver after the defeat in Nanchang, but inspired his revolutionary belief even more. The three guns on Jinggang Mountain became a symbol of his unswerving steadfastness, demonstrating the determination of the Communist Party members to uphold their faith for the revolutionary cause.
In the process of the Red Army's resistance to "encirclement and suppression", Zhou Zikun's brave performance and command ability won many victories for the Red Army. Especially after the formation of the New Fourth Army, as deputy chief of staff, he made great achievements in the guerrilla attack in southern Jiangsu. However, the incident in southern Anhui mentioned in the article became the fuse for Zhou Zikun's untimely death. In the face of pressure from Chiang Kai-shek and the encirclement and suppression of the enemy, his outstanding leadership skills did not escape the tragic end.
**The care for Zhou Zikun is also a highlight in the article. ** Stood up at a critical moment, stopped the unfair accusations against Zhou Zikun, and won him a precious chance to survive. This kind of leader's love and support for his soldiers is a vital part of the revolutionary army and an eternal example in the history of the Chinese revolution.
Overall, Zhou Zikun's life is full of legends, his heroic struggle in the course of the red revolution, and his great efforts for the liberation of the country and the people. However, the ending of his untimely death is also embarrassing. Through the review of Zhou Zikun's life, this article shows the revolutionary brilliance of a Communist Party member and his unremitting pursuit of ideals. Zhou Zikun's deeds inspire us to persist in our beliefs, strive for our ideals, and fight bravely for the interests of the country and the people in the face of difficulties.
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