Chapter 32 death of a veteran

Mr. Ding Liu's introduction to Mr. Luo Xinghan is very detailed, and there are several points that are different from what I reported. The main ones are Mr. Luo Xinghan's family background and whether Mr. Luo Xinghan has been released.Mr. Ding Liu said: "Those who provide you with information are just listening to what they say." This is of course true, because I have no other way but to listen to what Mr. Ding Liu said in his letter. For me, it also belongs to Taoism, because I can't go deep into Myanmar Kokang, and I can't meet Mr. Luo Xinghan to verify it.Even if I can go deep into Kokang and listen to Mr. Luo Xinghan's words face to face, I still can't believe them all, and I have to make judgments based on my understanding.The legend about Mr. Luo Xinghan takes up very little space, because he is not the protagonist, but is only briefly introduced in the historical retrospective, so that readers can have an impression of the ins and outs of the formation of the Golden Triangle, that's all.But I still collect a lot of his information.I have contacted and interviewed many people related to him. Among them is a woman whom Mr. Ding Liu should know. She is the widowed sister-in-law of Mr. Luo Xinghan who is still in Bangkok.The other is a retired senior general in the lone army.

I don't know how Mr. Luo Xinghan's "star" ranking came about.However, his name is "Luo Xinhan" in the official documents of the lone army. If it is said that he was named by the lone army and then ranked later, it is not absolutely impossible to have such a possibility.We're not studying his family tree, these things don't matter.As for whether he has been released, I was told so when I was in Thailand, but there are also people who claim to be close, who say the opposite and are sure that he is still in prison.At least, in July 1970, he hadn't come out yet.Since Mr. Ding Liu believes that his release is true, I think, of course he may be released, and the evidence is equally sufficient as his possibility of continued imprisonment.If he is released, I am afraid that it will not be as Mr. Ding Liu said: "The Burmese government dare not kill him, and dare not continue to detain him. The fear is that it will cause courageous people, based on geographical and blood relations, to return to the communist party. China under the rule of the Party.” Mr. Ding Liu said that the Kokang area is more than 5,600 square kilometers (this is the jurisdiction area of ​​Kokang County, and Kokang County is still a small town), even if it is increased by ten times, it will be more than 56,000 square kilometers km, it can't "return" anywhere.International relations are too delicate and complicated to be viewed as simple.

But we have the same understanding on one point. Although Mr. Luo Xinghan is a drug dealer, the people in northern Thailand, including the Chinese and other ethnic minorities, love him very much.It is said that most of his proceeds from drug trafficking were used to run Chinese schools and help the poor. Now, let's get back to business. After the solitary army was reorganized into the "People's Self-Defense Force of the Northern Thailand Border Region", the solitary army was still a solitary army, and people still called it the "Ninety-Three Division".Although the "Three Armies" and "Five Armies" within the Solitary Army no longer exist, they still continue to use this designation internally, and each maintains its own command system.In the past, there was friction between the two armies, but gradually, with the change of the environment, and the same interests, under the command of General Duan Xiwen, they began to harmonize.The 04 Command set up a sub-command in Chiang Rai - I have visited there, a large courtyard full of weeds, and an ordinary old elevated house in the middle, you have to take off your shoes to enter, there is no military unit like we imagined The unique chilling and tense atmosphere is like an ancient temple.Then, set up a liaison office in Tangwo of the Three Armies and Mesle in the Fifth Army.This is the legal relationship position of the Lone Army in Thailand, and this legal position is just like a protective umbrella.Under this umbrella, the lone army gathered and multiplied.However, unfortunately, General Duan Xiwen passed away, which was another blow to the lone army.

General Duan Xiwen is a native of Yiliang County, Yunnan Province. After the second major retreat from the Yunnan-Myanmar border area in 1961 and entering Thailand, he has been the soul of a lonely army.But the situation is stronger than the people, he and the lone army are like a giant dragon trapped on the beach, although they are struggling and tossing in every possible way, they are still helpless, unless the wind and the clouds come together, all thunders will strike.But the years are wasted, in vain.In a letter to his assistant, General Zhu Xinyi, he expressed his bitterness, saying: "The situation here is far from what it was in the past. The mountains and rivers are still the same, and the personnel are completely different. I occasionally recall that there is a saying in the Song Dynasty: "Sigh that the years are over, and the fame has not been established. When the scholar grows old, the opportunity will come. Let General Li meet Gao. The emperor, what is the meaning of ten thousand households?" I can't help but sigh. The mountain dwelling is in the rainy season, and the smog is foggy at this time, and there is a peaceful atmosphere, without the hustle and bustle of the city, and without the fights of affairs. Sitting quietly and thinking about mistakes is also a reward in life."

General Duan Xiwen was worried about slander and fear of ridicule, and he hanged down for twenty years.The slander and framing of the Chinese officialdom and the traditional weapon of "framing for rebellion" entangled him like a poisonous snake, causing him grief and indignation.As far back as 1963, at a banquet in honor of the senior officials sent by Taipei, he made a statement: "Some people accused me of withdrawing troops against orders. I really find it hard to accept that it is precisely because I obeyed the orders of my superiors that I fell into today's predicament." If the superior thinks that I am still useful, I will do my best, otherwise, I can only hope to clear all the procedures and wait for orders.” In 1978—two years before his death, someone informed the then Prime Minister of Thailand, Admiral Ginsai Cooperating with the Thai Communist Party, General Duan Xiwen reported to Admiral Jiansai: "If it is verified to be true, I am willing to kill myself to show my resolve." Another person made the same accusation to Taipei, and he retorted sadly: "If you want to betray, I have changed long ago. "

General Duan Xiwen was troubled both at home and abroad, and finally died of illness in Bangkok in 1980.The veterans are dead, the generals are withered, and the three armies and five armies alone are in a state of isolation again, and it is almost impossible to face the Kaoyashan battle that will happen soon.