The fate of the main war criminals of the Kuomintang: the six big men who remained on the mainland.
During the War of Liberation, the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party was extremely fierce, and the Kuomintang also had many top figures. At the end of the war, on December 25, 1948, Xinhua News Agency released a list of 43 major Kuomintang war criminals, some of whom were soldiers, others were literati, professors, etc., whose identities were obviously unusual. However, regarding the fate of these 43 people after that, let's take a look at six of the main characters today, who not only chose to stay on the mainland, but also had an unexpected follow-up. Let's unravel these stories.
Du Yuming: The Later Road of the Anti-Japanese Heroes.
First of all, we want to mention Du Yuming. He is not only a lieutenant general of the Kuomintang Army, but also a top student in the first phase of Whampoa. In the War of Resistance Against Japan, his heroic deeds were widely known, and he once severely damaged the 5th Division of the Japanese Army. However, during the War of Liberation, Du Yuming was captured by our army, and then reformed, and was not granted amnesty until December 4, 1959. After that, he continued to contribute silently to the construction of New China until his death in Beijing on May 7, 1981.
Cheng Qian: From a big show to a national position.
Another important figure who stayed on the mainland was Cheng Qian. He was not only a first-class general of the National Revolutionary Army, but also a great talent at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Cheng Qianqian declared a peaceful uprising before the Liberation War, and after the founding of New China, he held many important positions. However, his life was left behind by his death in Beijing in January 1968 due to pneumonia.
Fu Zuoyi: Hero of the peaceful liberation of Beiping.
Let's talk about Fu Zuoyi. As a second-class general of the National Revolutionary Army, he held an important position in many historical periods. Especially in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, Fu Zuoyi made significant contributions, especially when he chose the peaceful liberation of Beiping and avoided the destruction of this ancient historical capital. However, he died of illness in Beijing in April 1974, ending his bumpy and glorious life.
Weng Wenhao: The second half of a geologist's life.
Weng Wenhao is the president of the National Executive Yuan and a pioneer of modern geology in China. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he devoted himself to the cause of geology and contributed to the development of the country. However, on January 27, 1971, he passed away in Beijing, leaving behind many treasures about geology.
Wei Lihuang: A different situation for one of the five tiger generals.
Wei Lihuang is a second-class general of the Kuomintang Army and is known as one of the "Five Tiger Generals". After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he came to the mainland with his wife and contributed his strength to the construction of the country. However, he died on January 17, 1960, ending his tortuous and wonderful life.
Li Zongren: The delicate fate of the vice-**.
Finally, we mention Li Zongren, who was the first deputy of China, a first-class general in the Kuomintang Army. His relationship with Chiang Kai-shek had always been very delicate, and he was once exiled to the United States because of his exclusion. However, when he returned to New China in July 1965 and died on January 30, 1969, his life was also magnificent.
The fate of these six high-ranking figures of the Kuomintang not only witnessed the changes in Chinese history, but also reflected the choices and destiny of individuals in the great changes of the times. Let us remember history and cherish peace.