Zhang Zuliang

Zhang Zuliang

Zhang Zuliang (1911-1961), also known as Zhang Xinwu. He was born in Shangcheng County, Henan Province. Excellent members of the Communist Party of China, long tested loyal communist fighters, proletarian revolutionaries, excellent military commanders of the Chinese people's Liberation Army, and senior generals of the Chinese people's Liberation Army. He was awarded the rank of lieutenant general in 1955. He was awarded the second level 81 medal, the first level independent freedom medal and the first level Liberation Medal.

Life of the characters

Zhang Zuliang (1911-1961), a native of datangwan village, baitaji Township, Shangcheng County, Henan Province, joined the Communist Youth League of China in June 1931, joined the Red Army of workers and peasants in September of the same year, and transferred to the Communist Party of China in February 1932. During the Agrarian Revolutionary War, he successively served as a soldier of the secret service company of the 31st regiment of the 11th division of the Fourth Red Army, the monitor and platoon leader of the secret service company of the 73rd division of the 25th Red Army, the chief of the supply section of the Management Office of the 217th regiment, the director of the Political Department of the 93rd division of the 31st Red Army, the political instructor of the 4th company of the 279th regiment, and the chief of the security section of the Political Department of the army. He took part in the struggle against "encirclement and suppression" and opening up the Sichuan Shaanxi revolutionary base in the Hubei Henan Anhui revolutionary base. He took part in the long march in 1935. He took part in the battles of Qigen village, shentouling and the hundred regiments. Won the Democratic People's Republic of Korea first class Medal of freedom and independence. He studied in Military Academy in 1959 and served as chief of staff of Nanjing Military Region after graduation.

Chronology of Events

Zhang Zuliang was born on December 4, 1911 in datangwan village, Shiqiao District, Shangcheng County, Henan Province, a self-sufficient peasant family.

He joined the Communist Youth League of China in June 1931 and joined the Red Army in September of the same year. He was transferred to the Communist Party of China in February 1932.

During the Agrarian Revolutionary War, he successively served as a soldier of the secret service company of the 31st regiment of the 11th division of the Fourth Red Army, the monitor and platoon leader of the secret service company of the 73rd division of the 25th Red Army, the chief of the supply section of the Management Office of the 217th regiment, the director of the Political Department of the 93rd division of the 31st Red Army, the instructor of the 4th company of the 279th regiment, and the chief of the security section of the military and political department.

He took part in the struggle against "encirclement and suppression" and opening up the Sichuan Shaanxi revolutionary base in the Hubei Henan Anhui revolutionary base.

He took part in the long march in 1935.

During the Anti Japanese War, he served as the deputy chief of the organization unit of the Political Department of the 772 regiment of the 386 brigade of the 129th division of the Eighth Route Army, the chief of the anti rape section of the Political Department of the brigade, the acting political commissar of the 772 regiment, the director of the Political Department of the brigade, the director of the Political Department of the second military division of the Taiyue military region, and the deputy political commissar of the third military division.

He took part in the battles of Qigen village, shentouling and the hundred regiments.

During the war of liberation, he served as the division commander of the 19th army of the Shanxi Hebei Shandong Henan military region, the chief of staff of the 8th column of the Shanxi Hebei Shandong Henan field army, the deputy commander and chief of staff of the 8th column of the 1st corps of the North China military region, and the deputy chief of staff and chief of staff of the 60th army of the 18th corps of the 1st field army.

He took part in the campaigns of Shangdang, Yuncheng, Linfen, Jinzhong and Taiyuan, and in the campaigns of Fumei, Lanzhou and Chengdu. After the founding of the people's Republic of China, he served as commander of the 60th army of the 18th corps, commander of Chengdu police headquarters, deputy commander and commander of Western Sichuan military region.

In October 1952, he served as commander of the 60th army of the third corps of the Chinese people's Volunteer Army and took part in commanding the Jincheng campaign.

Won the Democratic People's Republic of Korea first class Medal of freedom and independence.

He was awarded the rank of lieutenant general in 1955. He was awarded the second level 81 medal, the first level independent freedom medal and the first level Liberation Medal.

He studied in Military Academy in 1959 and served as chief of staff of Nanjing Military Region after graduation.

On May 13, 1961, general Zhang Zuliang died in Shanghai at the age of 50. He was buried in Yuhuatai revolutionary army cemetery in the same year.

military life

"I want to return to the 60th army and lead the 60th army to fight a turnaround"

One day in May 1951, Zhang Zuliang, commander of the Western Sichuan military region, was shocked to hear that the 180th division of the 60th army of the Chinese people's Volunteer Army was besieged by the enemy in the fifth battle and suffered heavy losses. More than 7000 people in the whole division only broke through the encirclement and more than 300 people went out. The 60th army, formerly known as the 8th column of the Shanxi Hebei Shandong Henan military region, was reorganized into the 60th army of the Chinese people's Liberation Army in May 1949. Zhang Zuliang first served as the deputy commander and chief of staff, and then was promoted to the commander of the army. When the 60th army was ordered to take part in the war as the second group of troops, considering Zhang Zuliang's stomach trouble and the fact that the Western Sichuan military region was just established, the task of suppressing bandits, fighting hegemonism and supporting local construction was very arduous, they did not agree to Zhang Zuliang's request to lead the army to the North Korea, but arranged other generals to serve as the commander of the 60th army to lead the army to the North Korea.

Although he was unable to fight in person, the troops he brought out with his own hands were about to go to a foreign battlefield and fight against a strong enemy. Zhang Zuliang was very happy in his heart and thought that this was the honor of all the officers and men of the 60th army. He paid close attention to every move of the 60th army on the Korean battlefield all the time. The 60th army entered the DPRK in March 1951 and took over the defense on April 14. In just four days, it defeated the enemy's seven large-scale attacks. Happy Zhang Zuliang every day staring at the office wall of the North Korean military map giggle. Fantasy and his comrades in arms together in the battlefield charge. But I never thought that in less than a month, the 60th army suffered unprecedented losses. It has become a target of public criticism, and some even propose to abolish the organizational structure of the 180 division. Zhang Zuliang knows division 180 very well. This is the old army he brought out from Taiyue military region in hard times, attacking Yuncheng, breaking Linfen, fighting Jinzhong, taking Taiyuan, and fighting from Shanxi to northwest. From the northwest to the southwest, he had a lot of outstanding achievements. No one can simply say that this army is not good! In the face of those irresponsible remarks, Zhang Zuliang's heart is particularly heavy, eager to get to North Korea to find out the details.

In July 1952, Zhang Zuliang came to Korea with a study group of Southwest Military Region. As soon as he saw his old leader, Chen Geng, deputy commander of the volunteer army, and Wang Jinshan, acting commander of the third corps of the 60th army, who belonged to the Corps, Zhang Zuliang couldn't wait to ask about the situation when the 60th army lost. "This is the most serious loss for the volunteers since they went to fight in the DPRK. Commander in chief Peng Dehuai was very worried and very angry. " As he spoke, Chen Geng took out the notice about the damage and loss of the 180th division and handed it to Zhang Zuliang. They underestimated the enemy and misused their tactics. Wrong command The heavy words made Zhang Zuliang's heart bleed, and his eyes became moist. After a long silence, Zhang Zuliang raised his head and said firmly, "I want to go back to the 60th army and lead the 60th army to fight a turnaround battle!" Chen Geng and Wang Jinshan had been looking forward to Zhang Zuliang's return to the 60th army. He was just worried that his body, which had been exhausted by old stomach disease, could not bear the high-intensity command of the war. When Zhang Zuliang volunteered, he was very emotional. Even Wang Jinshan, known as a "lunatic" in the war, could not help but come forward and hold Zhang Zuliang's hand tightly. He said excitedly, "I hope you can come back. I'll ask the superior right away!" the army said nothing. When Zhang Zuliang returned to Chengdu, the order of the Central Military Commission to appoint him commander of the 60th army had arrived. At this time, when Zhang Zuliang was transferred back to the 60th army, the expectation and trust from all levels were self-evident. Zhang Zuliang also knows the responsibility and pressure on his shoulders. He immediately rejected the suggestion that his wife Wang Hua and other leading comrades of the Western Sichuan military region advised him to cure his illness before leaving. He was determined to leave Sichuan for his post.

Go ahead. To Zhang Zuliang's surprise, Chairman Mao wanted to meet him in person. When Zhang Zuliang rushed to the residence of Mao Zedong in Zhongnanhai, Mao Zedong had already stood at the door to meet him. Mao Zedong briefly described two cases of great political influence in the war history of the people's army, and then said to Zhang Zuliang: "the defeat of the 180th division. In addition to some objective reasons, subjectively speaking, in the Shanxi battlefield, the 60th army did a good job, and the liberation of the northwest and southwest was very smooth. It's a good thing to win a battle smoothly, but it also breeds the possibility of failure. If you are not careful and don't take the enemy seriously, you can't fail! "Then Mao Zedong looked at Zhang Zuliang's tooth which had not been mended, and said wittily," what should we do? I don't think we need to go to the Great Northern Wilderness of the 180th division. No need to change the serial number. You go a few days late and go to the Union Medical College Hospital to fill your teeth. When you arrive in North Korea, you raise your voice and speak louder. Mobilize the troops to fight a turnaround

Mao Zedong's wisdom, magnanimity and humor made Zhang Zuliang feel warm in his heart. They have also strengthened their determination and confidence to lead the 60th army out of danger and rebuild its glory. He refined Mao Zedong's words into 16 words of "conscientiousness, caution, trust from top to bottom, unity" as his motto to fight a good war in North Korea.

"That's it. I'm responsible for the mistake!"

In late October 1952, Zhang Zuliang arrived at the 60 army headquarters of the DPRK and was warmly welcomed by the commanders and fighters. At that time, the 60th army had just taken over the 68th army's task of defending the wendengli Hanjiang line, and the enemy did not pay any attention to the "defeated army" in front of them. It's not just openly moving back and forth in positions. And recklessly drying clothes, singing and dancing. Seeing that the enemy was so rampant, the officers and men of the 60th army broke their teeth one by one. They wanted to fight him at once. But Zhang Zuliang knew that the enemy's arrogance was due to their strict defense system. The volunteer army should never be impulsive. In order to change the appearance of the 60th army, we must step by step, starting from small battles, constantly summing up experience, and accumulating small victories for big victories. Therefore, he went to the front line to inspect the troops day and night, to educate the officers and men to be careful, to prevent rashness and recklessness, to organize the troops to carry out the campaign of cold guns and cold artillery, to select the soldiers with good shooting skills, and to hide in a place convenient for observation. We should see the time when the enemy comes out of the fortification and shoot accurately. It worked,

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