He Qizong is an ordinary person born in 1943 in a small village in Yingshan, Sichuan, but he has extraordinary athletic talent. In 1961, at the age of 18, he was faced with an important decision in his life: to enter the sports academy to show his talentOr join the army to serve the country. In the end, he chose the latter and embarked on an extraordinary military career.
As a result, the trajectory of his life changed dramatically, from an ordinary soldier to a respected high-ranking officer, and the story of He Qizong is full of legends. However, in 1999, at the age of 56, he suddenly announced his retirementWhat was the reasoning behind this decision? What was his military career like and what was his life like after retirement? The following small words will take you to understand.
He Qizong grew up in the background of the old era, and he received a traditional and pragmatic education from an early age. Faced with the country's predicament, the young He Qizong firmly chose to serve the country and defend his homeland. He was not yet 18 years old at the time, despite excelling academicallyHe had the opportunity to enter the sports academy for further study, but he was determined to join the Chinese People's Liberation ArmyIgnoring the repeated dissuasions of his family.
He Qizong's background as a sports student gave him excellent physical fitness, which allowed him to easily adapt to the hard training of military life. When he first joined the 130th Division of the 54th Army of the Army, he started with basic skills training. Over time, he not only adapted to military life, but was also transferred to the guard company because of his outstanding performance and served as a guard for the division commander Dong Zhanlin. This position is different from ordinary soldiers, and He Qizong has more opportunities to learn and grow here.
He Qizong constantly improved himself in the days of the guard company. In addition to his day-to-day guard duties, he is actively involved in various types of military training and tactical studies. His hard work and self-improvement attracted the attention of his superiorsGradually rose from an ordinary soldier to a squad leader. After becoming the squad leader, He Qizong was not only responsible for leading the squad, but also actively participated in the development of training plans and tactical arrangements, and his leadership and tactical wisdom began to show in the troops.
As time progressed, He Qizong's performance in the army became more and more outstanding. He has a strong sense of responsibility and is rigorous and meticulous in his work, whether it is daily training or urgent tasks, he can handle them properly. In an unexpected incident, his witty and decisive command won the praise of division commander Dong Zhanlin.
On the road of He Qizong's life, there were always nobles who helped him achieve remarkable achievements in his military career at critical moments. The course of his life is full of such "turning points".And at these critical moments, there is always the guidance and support of wise men.
He Qizong's original mentor was Dong Zhanlin, the commander of the 130th Division. After becoming Dong Zhanlin's guard, He Qizong was given the precious opportunity to follow an experienced military instructor. Under the influence of Dong Zhanlin, He Qizong not only learned the tenacious and unyielding military spiritHe was also deeply inspired by the tactical wisdom displayed by Commander Dong in the "Great Victory of Walong". Dong Zhanlin's combat strategy and wisdom had a profound impact on He Qizong's later military career.
In October 1962 there was a clash on the Sino-Indian borderThe 130 Division received an order to go to the front. As a member of the army, He Qizong went with the army to ** and participated in the operation against the Indian army that invaded the Warong area.
In this battle, Dong Zhanlin, commander of the 130th Division, demonstrated outstanding military command ability. Under his leadership, the 130th Division engaged in intense and fierce battles with the Indian army. Dong Zhanlin's command strategy and combat decisiveness quickly plunged the enemy into confusion. The battle took only one day and resulted in a decisive victoryCompletely disrupted the command system of the enemy army.
For He Qizong, this combat experience is not only a baptism of actual combatIt was also an important improvement in his military skills and tactical understanding. He closely followed Division Commander Dong Zhanlin on the battlefield, and through observation and study, he gained a deeper understanding and knowledge of military command and tactical deployment. After this battle, He Qizong's performance attracted the attention of the superior leaders. His military prowess and ability to learn on the battlefield led to his rapid promotion.
After several years of hard work and growth, in 1969, He Qizong was appointed as a training staff officer of the newly formed 11th Army of the Army. In this position, he was responsible for organizing and directing the training of the armyHe further enhanced his military command capability.
In the 11th Army of the Army, He Qizong continued to display his talents and expertise. He not only paid attention to the tactical training of the troops, but also placed special emphasis on the study and practical application of military theory. He knows very well that only by constantly studying and practicing can he gain an advantage in the ever-changing battlefield environment. Through his efforts, the combat capability of the 11th Army has been significantly improvedAs a result, he became an excellent military commander who was appreciated by his peers and superiors.
In He Qizong's recollections, he mentioned that Dong Zhanlin once said to him: "Your intelligence is unique in the army. During the Sino-Indian counterattack in 1962, as my bodyguard, you showed a deep interest and understanding of tactics. Dong Zhanlin's words are not only a recognition of He Qizong's abilityIt is also an encouragement for his future development.
In addition to Dong Zhanlin, Zhao Fushun, deputy commander of the 11th Army, is also an important nobleman in He Qizong's life. In charge of military training in the army for ten years, He Qizong has never been promoted, although he has made remarkable achievements. Zhao Fushun understood He Qizong's talent and potential, and took the initiative to promote him to be the deputy commander and chief of staff of the 93rd Regiment. This move provided a platform for He Qizong to display his talentsLet him shine on the battlefield of the future.
He Qizong later recalled: "Deputy Commander Zhao's trust and support,It provided me with the opportunity to use my military command skills on the battlefield. At that time, the structure of the army was complex, but as the deputy regiment commander and chief of staff, I had both decision-making and executive powers, which played a crucial role in my career development.
In 1971, due to the influence of political turmoil, He Qizong's mentor, General Dong Zhanlin, was removed from the post of army commanderThis change had a huge impact on He Qizong's military career. In the face of this change, He Qizong felt lost and lost, and his career path almost ended at this moment.
However, a turning point of fate came. General Wang Bicheng was the commander of the Kunming Military Region at that time. His arrival brought new hope to He Qizong. General Wang Bicheng knew very well that the essence of a soldier lies in combat, so he established a guiding ideology with military training as the core in the Kunming Military Region.
General Wang Bicheng once popularized Guo Xingfu's teaching method in the Nanjing Military Region, and this set of training methods took actual combat as the starting point, set strict requirements, and effectively enhanced combat effectiveness. In order to strengthen the actual combat capability of the Kunming Military Region, he decided to send outstanding soldiers to the Nanjing Military Region to learn advanced teaching methods.
In this context, He Qizong was given the opportunity to re-present himself. Although he had been affected by the change of his superiors, General Wang Bicheng took a fancy to his military talents. He Qizong was selected as a member of the delegation to the Nanjing Military Region, and this learning experience was an important turning point for him.
During his studies in the Nanjing Military Region, He Qizong gave full play to his learning ability and military qualities, and profoundly mastered Guo Xingfu's teaching method. After returning to the Kunming Military Region, he led the team to show the high-level the results of what he had learned in Nanjing, which won unanimous praise from the leaders and rekindled his belief in dedication to the army. This experience not only saved He Qizong's military careerIt also rebuilt his position in the army. General Wang Bicheng played a key supporting role in He Qizong's military career.
At the end of the 70s of the 20th century, Vietnam's military ambitions gradually swelled. If achieved, it will make it a dominant force in Indochina and a significant obstacle to China's development. If Vietnam's strategy succeeds, it could become a key pawn in containing China's rise in the futureIt poses a serious challenge to China's Belt and Road Initiative and the South China Sea.
In February 1979, China was in a critical period of national construction, and Vietnam took the opportunity to invade China's border areas. In order to defend itself, China sent the People's Liberation Army to launch a two-month self-defense counterattack against Vietnam. The war ended with the victory of the squadron, but Vietnam's provocative actions against China did not stop there.
In fact, in the years that followed, the Sino-Vietnamese border issue became more complex. The territorial division of the two sides was mainly based on geographical riding points, which were connected to form the actual boundary line. Vietnam is constantly building military installations near these riding line points in an attempt to expand its sphere of influence. Over the next decade, Vietnam carried out a series of military occupations in strategic locations such as Phaka Mountain, Ko Lam Mountain, Luo Jia Ping Mountain, Lao Mountain, and Ji Yin Mountain.
Faced with this situation, the Chinese side decided to launch a series of pull-out operations in the early 1980s, with the aim of clearing the Vietnamese army's aggressive strongholds in ChinaDefend the integrity of the country's territory. The so-called pull-out operation refers to military operations around the points of the cavalry line, and territorial security is achieved by encircling and annihilating the Vietnamese troops at these points.
After withdrawing from Vietnam in March 1979, the squadron quickly redeployed and began a series of "pull-out operations" aimed at retaking the border heights. In this series of military operations, He Qizong and *** of the 11th Army participated in a number of important battles.
After the 1979 self-defense counterattack against Vietnam,As a 36-year-old young officer, He Qizong was appointed commander of the 92nd Infantry Regiment of the 31st Division of the Army. In this new position, He Qizong quickly launched a series of reforms and upgrading measures to improve the combat effectiveness of the troops and the efficiency of military training.
In the early days of his tenure, Ho focused on improving the camp environment. He firmly believes that a good environment is the foundation of effective military training. After the renovation of the camp, He Qizong set out to improve the management and training level of the whole team. He knows very well that the core of the combat effectiveness of the troops lies in systematic training and strict management.
The 92nd Infantry Regiment is a historic unitOutstanding performance in the war against Vietnam. In order to further enhance the combat effectiveness of this old team, He Qizong invested a lot of time to understand the troops in depth. He not only quickly visited all the companies, but also learned about the backgrounds, experiences, and specialties of the officers and men. He Qizong attaches great importance to actual combat drills and often personally demonstrates them on the training ground in order to enhance the tactical level and training enthusiasm of officers and men.
He Qizong was convinced that the work style of the troops was the key to enhancing combat effectiveness. In order to cultivate good military discipline in the troops, he paid attention to the details of daily life. For example, every day before morning exercises, he would arrive at the playground to personally review the discipline and status of the troops. He also personally supervised the concept of time among officers and men, demanded that the activities of the troops strictly abide by the time regulations, and emphasized the importance of time discipline for military operations.
Xu Xiangbin, the instructor of the regiment at that time, recalled: "The arrival of Commander He brought us a new atmosphere. Under his leadership, the discipline and combat effectiveness of the troops have been significantly improved. The regiment commander would be personally present at every drill or group activity, and his strictness and requirements stimulated our enthusiasm for military training.
Through these measures, He Qizong not only succeeded in improving the combat effectiveness of the troopsIt also establishes strict discipline and efficient work style in the team. His style of leadership and reforms to the troops earned him widespread respect and recognition within the military, making him an outstanding military commander.
In 1981, the Kunming Military Region planned to recapture the Vietnamese stronghold on Heights 1250. He Qizong, then commander of the 31st Division of the 11th Army, was entrusted with the important task of formulating an excellent battle plan by Qiao Minglai, deputy chief of staff. Vietnam's border tug-of-war strategy proved to be a huge strategic miscalculationIts strategy of war of attrition compared to China's military strengthClearly at a disadvantage. The CPC Central Committee quickly grasped the strategic priorities and formulated an effective military action policy.
At the critical moment in 1984, He Qizong served as the main commander of the two battles of Laoshan and Zheyinshan. The victories in these two battles not only proved his superior command ability,It also further strengthened his prestige in the army.
In the Battle of Laoshan, He Qizong demonstrated his deep understanding of the complex battlefield environment and his excellent strategic layout ability. His command strategy was to use the terrain to carry out a quick surprise attack, working on the rapid weakening of the enemy's combat effectiveness. His calmness and decisiveness in the command meeting before the campaign instilled confidence in the troops.
In the Battle of Zheyin Mountain, He Qizong once again proved his military wisdom. He pointed out that although the enemy army is strong, our army has a deeper understanding of the land and should make full use of this advantage. His command was both prudent and courageous, effectively coordinating the combat operations of the troops.
This back-to-back victory significantly boosted He Qizong's prestige. In 1985, he was promoted to Deputy Chief of the General Staff, followed by the rank of Major General in 1988 when the rank system was reinstated, and two years later to Lieutenant General.
At the age of 56, He Qizong chose to retire, ending his brilliant military career. After retiring from the army, he returned to his hometown and began a peaceful life. Although he left his military career, He Qizong's achievements and contributions to the army will always be remembered in people's hearts.