He was He Long s favorite general, who attacked Peng Dehuai by name in 1959 and shot himself in 1967

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-01-29

Tang Jinlong was an outstanding military general of the Communist Party of China, and his life experience was full of ups and downs, as well as unwavering loyalty to the revolutionary cause. Here are some of his major experiences and contributions:

Early life: Tang Jinlong was born in 1912 to a poor rural family in Hanchuan County, Hubei Province. His childhood was full of hardship, and after the loss of his parents, he had to work as a coolie for a landowner to earn a living. However, his tenacity and sense of justice were revealed at a young age, when he violently beat and bullied a weak fisherman, which was wanted by the gentry.

Joining the Red Army: In 1931, Tang Jinlong joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and was assigned to the Red Third Army led by **. He rose to prominence in the Red Army, quickly rose through the ranks, and from platoon commander to regiment commander, he took an active part in the war of liberation.

Tenacity and Bravery: Tang Jinlong is known for his extraordinary courage and tenacity, and ** greatly admires his heroic deeds. He showed his determination not to be afraid of sacrifice in battle, and continued to fight even when he was wounded.

Promotions and exploits: During the War of Liberation, Tang Jinlong served as the commander and deputy commander of the 7th Division of the 3rd Army, and participated in a series of key battles, including Northern Shanxi and Lanzhou. He was wounded several times in battle, leaving him disabled.

Lushan Conference and *** Criticism: At the Lushan Conference, Tang Jinlong joined the team of critics, probably because of an incident of "20 cucumbers" mentioned at the meeting, which led to him being criticized by the "rebels" in the later "**".

Unhappy outcome: In 1967, Tang Jinlong was criticized by "rebels" in Wuhan and asked to do a written examination to the masses. However, one day not long after, he committed suicide at home, ending his life at the age of 55. Tang Jinlong's unfortunate end left a shadow over his life and military career.

Rehabilitation and commemoration: In 1978, ** announced the rehabilitation of Tang Jinlong and posthumously recognized him as a revolutionary martyr. This rehabilitation allowed Tang Jinlong to restore his reputation and justify his contribution to the revolutionary cause.

Tang Jinlong's life was full of tenacity, loyalty, and valor, and despite his many setbacks, he left a deep mark on China's revolutionary history.

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