In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Peng intended to select a founding general to stay in the army. As the marshal who presides over the daily work of the Military Commission, it stands to reason that Mr. Peng's suggestion should be taken seriously.
However, there are concerns that it may not be appropriate to do so.
Wei Guoqing and Ho Chi Minh are two revolutionary martyrs, and their deeds are admirable. Wei Guoqing, a native of Donglan, Guangxi, ** and a general of the Red Seventh Army led by Zhang Yunyi.
He performed well in the War of Liberation and was a great general on the battlefield in East China. After the war, he was faced with the problem of job assignment, and he considered making him an ambassador to England, but he failed to do so because of the poor international environment.
At this time, Ho Chi Minh came to Beijing and asked for Chinese support. ** Personally ordered Wei Guoqing to go to Vietnam as the head of the military advisory group and assist them in military command.
Wei Quoc Thanh's performance won Ho Chi Minh's admiration and he was awarded the Order of Ho Chi Minh of the Second Degree. His work was fruitful, winning the Border Battle and the Battle of Dien Bien Phu for the Vietnamese army.
In 1955, the work of the military advisory group was successfully completed, and Wei Guoqing returned to Beijing to report on his work and was affirmed by Mr. Peng. ** Received him personally and asked him about his physical condition with concern.
Wei Guoqing said that President Ho Chi Minh had a medical doctor to see him, and his stomach and weight had improved. Praise him for his performance and say a "good" word.
Their stories tell us that the revolutionary martyrs braved difficulties and forged ahead bravely for the cause of the country and the people, and deserve our eternal memory and admiration.
Mr. Peng said when he was present that when Wu Yuanjia visited China last year, he told me that the Chinese affairs advisory group had helped them a lot and had a very harmonious relationship, and that the cadres of the Vietnamese army had great admiration for Wei Guoqing and had deep feelings for him, and they were reluctant to let him go.
Wei Guoqing immediately said that we have not done enough in our work, and if there are any achievements, it will be the result of the direct leadership of the Central Military Commission. ** He spoke highly of Wei Guoqing's work, and he knew Wei Guoqing's abilities very well.
At this time, Wei Guoqing was faced with the problem of work assignment. Peng Lao always loved talented people, and although Wei Guoqing did not fight and work under his direct leadership during the revolutionary war years, he still hoped that Wei Guoqing could serve in the army.
It is not easy to train a military cadre, Wei Guoqing is young and promising, and he is also the founding general, so keeping him in the army can play a greater role. Therefore, Mr. Peng suggested to *** that Wei Guoqing had been working in the army, and his idea was to study at the Nanjing Military Academy for a period of time, and suggested that he should stay in the army in the future.
** Humorously responded that the People's Congress of Guangxi has elected Wei Guoqing as the governor, and others have set up the governor's desk for him, and I am afraid that it will not be good if he does not go, and he can return to the army if he needs to in the future.
Maugham's remarks are true. Although Wei Guoqing worked in Vietnam, his prestige in Guangxi was extremely high. In February 1955, Guangxi elected him governor in accordance with the first constitution of the People's Republic of China.
Wei Guoqing was the first provincial governor elected in accordance with the constitution after the liberation of Guangxi. Because he was busy with work in Vietnam at that time, he was unable to return to Guangxi to take up his post. Now that the work in Vietnam has ended, there is no reason why Wei Guoqing should not return to his post.
His governor's desk was ready. After listening to Maugham's words, Mr. Peng didn't say anything anymore. Wei Guoqing himself has always had a strong sense of organization, although he also wants to stay in the army, but Maugham has already stated that he can no longer have other ideas, and must resolutely obey orders.
Maugham was right, he has always had the most far-sighted vision, and he sees farther than the average person. As a founding general, Wei Guoqing served in the local government for a long time, presided over Guangxi for more than 12 years, and later served as the first secretary, and was a very good general provincial (autonomous region) party secretary.
In 1977, Wei Guoqing left the local area and returned to the army to serve as director of the General Political Department. Maugham's prediction was very accurate, and Wei Guoqing returned to serve in the army as needed.
It's just that Maugham and Mr. Peng are no longer there at that time.