In 1952, on the Korean battlefield, **due to illness and need to return to China**, the post of commander-in-chief naturally fell to Deng Hua. However, Deng Hua was not overjoyed by this, but made an unexpected request to ***: "Let Su Yu take over from me and take charge of the overall situation." ”
Su Yu's name must be familiar to everyone, he has set a brilliant record of seven battles and seven victories, and it can almost be said that he has won a hundred battles. However, ** decisively rejected Deng Hua's request, and reassured him with a sentence to continue as the commander-in-chief.
So, why did ** refuse Deng Hua's request? What did he say to make Deng Hua feel at ease? Let's explore this mystery together.
**Established a close cooperative relationship with Deng Hua in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. ** As the marshal of the republic, Deng Hua was the founding general, and the two of them worked together to become one of the most famous partners in military history.
After the outbreak of the Korean War, ** decided to resist US aggression and aid Korea, and designated the 13th Corps of Siye to be dispatched after full formation. At that time, Deng Hua was the commander of the 15th Corps, ** changed the name of the 15th Corps to the 13th Corps to serve as the Volunteer Army, and Huang Yongsheng, the commander of the 13th Corps, served as the commander of the 15th Corps, that is, the two corps were replaced.
Soon after, Deng Hua led the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 42nd armies, as well as the 66th Army of the North China Military Region, to set off towards Korea. After Deng Hua arrived in North Korea, he was quickly highly appreciated, and because of him, he made several major changes in military decision-making.
Deng Hua adjusted the organizational structure of the Volunteer Army Headquarters for the first time. At first, he was very satisfied with the pre-war preparations and troop command ability of the 13 Corps Headquarters, and felt that the Corps led by Deng Hua was very good, so he decided to use the 13 Corps Command as the basis to further strengthen the organizational ability of the Volunteer Army Command.
** served as the commander and political commissar of the Volunteer Army, while Deng Hua served as the first deputy commander and deputy political commissar of the Volunteer Army. Through his interactions with ***, Deng Hua gradually realized that *** was not what he was rumored, thus changing his stereotype.
As time passed, Deng Hua deeply admired ***'s quick decision and foresight, and at the same time felt that he was full of family-like warmth in his seriousness.
Before entering the Korean battle, Deng Hua thought carefully and decided to adjust the deployment of troops. He realized that if the Volunteer Army only sent two corps, it would not have an advantage, so he proposed that four corps enter the DPRK at the same time.
This proposal was recognized by *** and ***, and eventually formed a strong main force. Deng Hua's decision was highly praised by ***, who thought he was knowledgeable, organized, and thoughtful.
The three generals, Chen Geng and Deng Hua, made key decisions in the sixth campaign. In August 1951, the plan for the sixth campaign was reported to the Military Commission and the Military Commission.
However, Deng Hua sent an urgent telegram while negotiating with the enemy forces in Kaesong, believing that launching an offensive while the enemy positions had already been consolidated would be detrimental to our army.
Despite ***'s skepticism, after much thought, he decided to cancel the sixth campaign. In fact, ** felt remorse for not taking Deng Hua's advice.
However, this time he listened to Deng Hua's advice and finally made the right decision. These decisions had an important impact on the course of the war.
At the enlarged meeting of the Fifth Party Committee of the Chinese People's Volunteers, Deng Hua put forward his own views on the fighting style of the Fifth Campaign. He believes that it is necessary to first intersperse the enemy in depth, and then combine large-scale penetration with small corps.
He emphasized that at the beginning, don't open the mouth too much, so as not to eat a fat person in one bite. Although his advice was not taken, he still insisted that it was the best way to play.
On April 22, 1951, the Fifth Campaign broke out, which lasted until May 21 and lasted for a month. Although our army annihilated more than 80,000 enemy troops in this battle, its own losses also amounted to more than 80,000 people.
After the war, ** carried out a deep self-reflection, and he sighed: "If you don't listen to Deng Huayan, you will suffer in front of you!" * His concern and appreciation for Deng Hua has naturally developed from his praise of Deng Hua's military talent to his care and concern for him.
Deng Hua also respected the founding father who was born and died for the establishment of New China. After entering the Korean battlefield, every time at the most dangerous time, ** subconsciously thought of not his own safety, but asked the people around him loudly: "How is Deputy Commander Deng?" ”
Although *** is good at everything, his temper is indeed a little big, and as long as it doesn't go his way, he will start scolding. Many high-ranking generals in the Volunteer Army Headquarters, such as Deputy Commanders Hong Xuezhi and Han Xianchu, have been plagued by the poisonous scolding of the People's Republic of China.
**'s wife Pu Anxiu once said that although *** has a big temper and likes to scold, he has never been angry with Deng Hua. Deng Hua's wife Li Yuzhi was also very satisfied with this, because she was worried that Deng Hua's stubborn temper would cause dissatisfaction.
Deng Hua has great respect for ***, whether it is in work or life, he is centered on *** and solves problems for him. In order to maintain the unity of the team, Deng Hua arranged for the personnel brought by *** to serve as the main position of the Volunteer Army Headquarters, and let the personnel who previously held the main position serve as deputy positions.
This initiative effectively maintained the unity of the Volunteer Army Command. In the early days of the Korean War, Deng Hua accepted an important and difficult task, that is, to protect the security of ***.
Because enemy planes are very rampant, and the leading organs of the volunteer army are in crisis, they are the primary target of enemy aircraft bombing, so it has become particularly important to protect the security of the enemy.
** On two occasions, he was pulled away by the staff around him a minute or two before the bomb, and he was spared death. Although the Party Committee of the Volunteer Army held a meeting and asked all the personnel of the leading organs to go to the air-raid shelter immediately when the alarm sounded, *** did not care about this.
This made Deng Hua and Hong Xuezhi very anxious, and they could only report the situation to **. **'s reply was: "* The safety of comrades is the collective responsibility of the Party committee. "Deng Hua, as the deputy secretary of the party committee, is the biggest official except for ***, and the burden on his shoulders is getting heavier and heavier.
Deng Hua knows the temper of *** very well, once the stubborn temper comes up, no one can persuade him. So, Deng Hua found Hong Xuezhi and Han Xianchu to discuss countermeasures. Eventually, they came up with a trick.
It turned out that they found that *** had a hobby - playing chess, and he liked to play with Hong Xuezhi the most. Hong Xuezhi has a high IQ, and he usually likes to joke with ***.
Therefore, they decided to hand over this difficult task to Hong Xuezhi. When the air defense siren sounded again, Hong Xuezhi immediately stepped forward and said while holding ***: "Let's go, let's kill two more sets!" ”
Others also swarmed up and successfully pulled *** into the bomb shelter.
**The friendship and mutual appreciation with Deng Hua is not only reflected in their experience of fighting together, but also in Deng Hua's selflessness. In the first stage of the fifth campaign, when they were having a meal, Deng Hua suddenly put down his chopsticks, looked at *** and put forward a proposal to rearrange the position of the leadership of the headquarters.
**Surprised, but also deeply understand Deng Hua's courage and wisdom, he firmly believes that it is correct for *** and the Military Commission to choose Deng Hua to come to North Korea, saying that Deng Hua's work in North Korea has been very good.
Although *** seemed resolute, his admiration for Deng Hua was fully revealed.
Chen Geng and Deng Hua discussed, let Chen Geng serve as the first deputy commander, and himself as the third deputy commander and the commander of the 13th Corps, mainly responsible for the work of the 13th Corps, and let Song Shilun serve as the second deputy commander.
They did this because Chen Geng and Song Shilun's qualifications and merits were above them.
Deng Hua's initiative made Xian Rang deeply admired, but he considered that Deng Hua, as the first deputy commander, knew the situation of the Volunteer Army well, and if he changed his position, it might have an adverse impact on the war and was not conducive to everyone's work.
**In the months of working with Deng Hua, I found that Deng Hua is a person who is decisive and dares to take responsibility, and is a rare general. Therefore, for Deng Hua's concession, ** politely declined, and said that this was an organizational decision, not something that individuals should consider.
Although *** did not accept Deng Hua's request, he still sent a telegram to the **Military Commission and *** in his personal name on May 15, 1951, elaborating on his opinions and suggesting that the CMC adopt them.
** Support Deng Hua to continue as first deputy commander, and propose to add Chen Geng and Song Shilun as second deputy commander and third deputy commander. **The Military Commission agreed***'s proposal, and Deng Hua's position remained unchanged.
Deng Hua's first attempt on the Korean battlefield was necessary, because the situation on the battlefield on the front gradually stabilized, and the "United **" led by the US army was defeated by the volunteer soldiers.
At this time, the "United **" is no longer as powerful as before, they are like the end of a strong crossbow, and it is difficult to launch a fierce attack on our army. However, at such a tense moment, Mr. Peng fell ill.
**The general's perseverance and bravery made him brave in countless battles, but his long military career and the changeable weather in Korea made him sick in bed.
As the founding father of our country, he participated in all the important battles, from the warlord war to the War of Resistance against Japan, to the War of Liberation and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
His body was exhausted and scarred from the baptism of war, and he hardly slept a good night's sleep because of the daily struggle for the war. However, despite the deterioration of his physical condition, he remained at the front, fighting side by side with the fighters, determined to defeat the enemy once and for all.
However, his body is getting weaker and weaker, and if he doesn't accept it in time**, he may be left with a permanent root of illness. However, **'s temper is notoriously stubborn, and the things he believes rarely change.
Just when everyone was helpless, a telegram from Beijing*** arrived in his hands. **In the telegram he was ordered to immediately put down what he was doing and return to his home country to accept **.
Seeing the chairman's concern, ** finally agreed to return to China for treatment. However, his departure brought a heavy burden to the Korean battlefield, and fortunately, General Chen Geng was assisted by Deng Hua to stabilize the situation on the Korean battlefield.
In the process of establishing Harbin Institute of Technology, General Chen Geng received an urgent order to return to China. After returning to China, Deng Hua was very confused by this change. Because according to the previous practice, Deng Hua, as the acting commander and political commissar, does not seem to be suitable for this big responsibility.
Deng Hua quickly sent a telegram to ***, expressing his concerns about this role and proposing Su Yu as the acting commander. However, Deng Hua's request was not agreed to.
The chairman said that Deng Hua was very familiar with the Korean battlefield and the situation of the enemy army, while Su Yu was recuperating at this time and was not in good physical condition. Therefore, the chairman believes that Deng Hua is the best choice for acting commander.
Although Deng Hua was disappointed, he still accepted the chairman's decision and expressed his willingness to go to the Corps to exercise and gain a little experience in the front.
**Before leaving North Korea, it was proposed that Deng Hua be the acting commander. Deng Hua's second attempt to make Xian ended in failure. Facts have proved that the decision and the recommendation of the first are correct, and Deng Hua is fully qualified to hold this position.
Under his leadership, the volunteer army fought steadily and steadily, without a single mistake. For example, the Battle of Shangganling was directly commanded by Deng Hua. The campaign took place in the fall of 1952, lasted 43 days, and was less than 37 square kilometers of highland carried out.
The enemy launched a fierce attack, using heavy troops and a large number of shells, but was finally defeated by the counterattack of our troops.
Deng Hua accurately judged the enemy's conspiracy, took effective countermeasures, and successfully held the Shangganling area. Our army **1More than 10,000 people, enemy army **2More than 50,000 people, the ratio of the two sides is 221:1。
However, U.S. five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower reneged on his promise and came to North Korea to cheer up the "United **" and claimed that he would "launch an offensive with all his might against all dangers."
** Sharp pointed out: "The soldiers are not tired of cheating, and they want to repeat their old tricks!" Subsequently, ** personally summoned Deng Hua, gave clear instructions and appointed him as the commander of the West Coast Command.
Deng Hua shouldered a heavy responsibility and said solemnly: "Please rest assured, I will definitely live up to the task assigned to me and resolutely complete the task!" "The situation on the Korean battlefield is now different from the Inchon landing in September 1950, and if Eisenhower had made such a move, it would have been fatal!
Relying on the demeanor of a general, Deng Hua spent only 20 days adjusting the forces on the front and the coast, and on the basis of the terrain and actual conditions, put forward the principle of "powerful depth and mobile forces," and formulated the guiding principle of "active defense and resolute annihilation."
By April 1953, when the defensive deployment of the east and west coasts of China and North Korea had been completed, Deng Hua said confidently: "It is absolutely certain that the west coast will smash the landing attack of the enemy's seven divisions, and it will not be difficult to smash the enemy's eight divisions in the amphibious attack on the east coast." ”
Due to the well-prepared preparation of our army, the enemy did not dare to take risks and could only consult with our army at the negotiating table.
**On June 20, the *** who was going to Kaesong to participate in the signing of the armistice arrived in Pyongyang from Beijing, and in order to let the enemy taste defeat, he planned to eliminate 15,000 people of Syngman Rhee's puppet army, and Deng Hua had been informed in advance to make arrangements.
After asking for instructions, I got a reply: "The signing of the armistice must be postponed, and as for when it will be postponed, it depends on the development of the situation before a decision can be made, and it is very necessary to annihilate more than 10,000 puppet soldiers." ”
This last battle was the Jincheng Counterattack, when the ratio of our army's strength to the enemy's strength was 3:1, and the ratio of firepower was 17: 1, our army had a complete advantage.
In July, the Jincheng counterattack officially began, and our army annihilated a total of 7 enemy troopsMore than 80,000 people, and the front also advanced 178 square kilometers to the south. On July 27, the two exhibitors signed the armistice agreement, and the Jincheng counterattack was fought until the last moment of the signing of the armistice.
Deng Hua has made great achievements on the Korean battlefield, and has not only been fully trusted, but also highly praised by our party and our army! His name and his heroic performance on the Korean battlefield will forever be remembered in the hearts of the people.