During the civil war, the Kuomintang unilaterally tore up the peace treaty and launched an offensive against our party's army. Although the Kuomintang was well-equipped, outnumbered, and aided by the U.S. military, in the War of Liberation, our officers and men did not flinch, showed great courage, and created many legends.
In the Central Plains of the Liberation War, our army fought fiercely with the Kuomintang army, but it did not have an advantage, and its strength was even only one-fifth of that of the other side. However, the 6,000 PLA managed to break through without any fighting, and they were able to achieve such a feat thanks to a rural landowner.
So, who is this mysterious landlord? What did he do to persuade the Kuomintang troops to retreat? In 1946, the 2nd Independent Brigade of Eastern Hubei had just completed the task of blocking the attack, and the next task was to cover the retreat of the large army.
Despite being outnumbered, we fought hard against the encirclement of the Kuomintang, although it was difficult to break through. After successfully escaping the enemy's encirclement and suppression, Wu Chengzhong, the commander of the Second Brigade, decided to lead his troops to rest for a period of time in Zhixi Town, Yuexi County, Anhui Province.
They temporarily lived in the house of a squire named Hu Zhijie, and the headquarters was also set up in the landlord's house. Hu Zhijie is a bold landowner who is passionate about the country and the nation.
He saw that our team had been helping the people and was in excellent spirits, and he liked us very much, so he accepted us very generously.
Surprisingly, traitors appeared within the ranks. As soon as they found shelter, the scouts reported that the Kuomintang army of 30,000 was marching towards Zhixi Town.
The unexpected situation made the brigade commander and the political commissar very anxious, and they immediately began to discuss the strategy of breaking out. However, the enemy is gradually approaching the town of Zhixi, and they are unable to take the battle far away from the people, not to mention the difficulty of transferring, and will also harm innocent people.
This made them feel very embarrassed. Just when they felt desperate, Hu Zhijie stood up. After understanding the situation, instead of feeling nervous, he laughed and asked Wu Chengzhong for his life, claiming that he had a way to fight the enemy.
Hu Zhijie knew that the war should not affect innocent people, and even though the brigade commander and political commissar were opposed, he insisted that he would be able to persuade the Kuomintang army to let the people leave.
Hu Zhijie confidently revealed to brigade commander Wu Chengzhong that the Kuomintang division commander Fu Yi had been his subordinate, and he had single-handedly promoted him. Although Wu Chengzhong and others still had doubts, the situation had reached an impasse, and Hu Zhijie was very resolute and had to agree.
So, Hu Zhijie stepped on the territory of the Kuomintang in great strides, and Fu Yi had deep respect for Hu Zhijie, because it was Hu Zhijie's promotion that gave him today's status.
After Hu Zhijie arrived at the barracks, he frankly expressed his thoughts, hoping that they would be able to retreat so that the Second Brigade could be evacuated smoothly. Fu Yi began to be troubled by this, but Hu Zhijie made him realize through persuasion and influence that everyone is Chinese, so why kill each other?
What's more, if this battle is really fought, Fu Yi's troops will suffer heavy losses and may even be eliminated by Chiang Kai-shek. This made Fu Yi realize that this kind of suppression and exclusion is not uncommon in history, and he may become the next victim.
Therefore, he finally agreed to Hu Zhijie's suggestion and decided to evacuate.
Fu Yi immediately withdrew from the battle, he had no intention of participating, after all, it was the strength of the Sichuan army that was lost. With the retreat of the Kuomintang troops, the 2nd Brigade took advantage of the darkness of night to withdraw smoothly.
This breakthrough did not **, did not see the slightest trace of blood, and protected the six thousand fighters of the 2nd Brigade. Although Hu Zhijie was just an ordinary squire at that time, he once had a revolutionary consciousness, his family was wealthy, he had read sage books, and he understood the world better.
After the outbreak of the Wuchang Uprising, he became a soldier of the Sichuan army. With his talent and in-depth study of the art of war, he quickly rose through the ranks.
The Sichuan army is known for its fierceness and bravery, and many famous generals have emerged, however, the more distinctive and wild the soldiers, the more difficult it is to manage. Chiang Kai-shek paid close attention to the Sichuan army and began to gradually reorganize the Sichuan army.
At this time, many of the generals of the Sichuan army were suppressed for this reason, including Hu Zhijie, who was transferred from his post by Chiang Kai-shek for this reason. His ambition to serve his country was wasted, and he eventually chose to leave, even though it meant wasting his time in a position of power and no real power.
Fu Yi was once Hu Zhijie's subordinate and witnessed Hu Zhijie's resentment. Their love for the Sichuan army exceeded their loyalty to Chiang Kai-shek, and they were unwilling to see the soldiers of the Sichuan army suffer senseless sacrifices.
Under the persuasion of Hu Zhijie, Fu Yi ordered the withdrawal of troops, opening a way for our army to break through and completely smashing the Kuomintang's encirclement and suppression plan. During the War of Liberation, the suspicious and selfish Chiang Kai-shek had long since lost the support of the masses, not to mention that his actions had led to the departure of many Kuomintang generals.
Hu Zhijie is a hero with ideals and a heart for the country. In times of crisis, he kept a clear head, was not afraid of danger, and made a significant contribution to the victory of our army.
Although he has left the army, his ambitions remain clear. He knows very well that the officers and men of our party have always been worried about the safety of the people, and the generals of our army are most worried about involving innocent people in a cruel war.
Because of this, the people's will is longing, and liberation is just around the corner. Hu Zhijie clearly knows that only by building a brand-new China can the happiness of the people and the prosperity of the country be truly realized.
During the war years, there were many heroes, and there were many little-known heroic deeds, such as Hu Zhijie, who, like many patriots, selflessly dedicated himself to the country.
They represented the Chinese of that era and served the country with enthusiasm.