Chapter 2 The first article

Sun Tzu said: Soldiers, the great affairs of the country, the place of death and life, the way of survival, must be observed. Therefore, the scriptures use five things, collate them for calculation, and ask for their emotions: one is called Dao, two is called heaven, three is called earth, four is called generals, and fifth is called law. Taoists, the people of today agree with their superiors, so they can die with them and live with them without fear of danger. Heaven is yin and yang, cold and heat, and seasons. The land is high and low, far and near, dangerous and easy, wide and narrow, life and death.

General, wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage, and strictness. The legal person, the code system, the official way, and the main use. All of these five people will never fail to hear, those who know win, and those who don't know won't win, so the school uses them for calculation and asks for their feelings.Said: Which one is the master?Who will be capable?Which is better?What is the law?Who is stronger among the soldiers?Who should the soldiers practice?What is the reward and punishment?I use this to win or lose. If you will listen to my plan, you will win if you use it, but if you keep it, you will not listen to my plan, and you will lose if you use it.

Calculating profits to listen to is for power, to assist others; power is to control power because of profit. Soldiers are tricky, so they can show that they can't, use them to show they don't use them, show them that they are close, and show them that they are far, and show them that they are far.To lure them with advantage, to take them out of disorder, to be prepared for them, to avoid them with strength, to scratch them with anger, to be humble and proud of them, to work them for loss, to leave them with relatives, to attack them when they are unprepared, to catch them by surprise, this is the victory of a military strategist. , cannot be passed on first.

The one who wins the temple before the battle will get more hairpins; the one who does not use the temple before the battle will get less hairpins.Duoji wins, but what's more, Lieji!From this point of view, I can see who wins or loses. Sun Tzu said: War is a major national event. It is related to the life and death of soldiers and civilians, and the survival of the country must be seriously considered. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on five things and conduct comparative calculations to explore its actual situation. The five things are: one is politics, the other is weather, the third is geographical advantage, the fourth is generals, and the fifth is legal system.

Politics means that the people and the monarch have a common will, can live and die together, and are not afraid of danger. The weather refers to the seasonal weather such as day and night, severe cold and hot summer. Geographical advantage refers to the distance or proximity of the road, the steepness or flatness of the terrain, the width or narrowness of the battlefield, and the favorable or harmful terrain. General refers to the general's intelligence, prestige, love for soldiers, bravery, and dignity. The legal system refers to the establishment and signal regulations of the army, the distinction between the ranks of hundreds of officials and the scope of their positions, military expenditures and logistics supply systems.

All the five things mentioned above, a general must know, those who can understand deeply can win, and those who can't understand deeply can win. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully compare and calculate to find out the real situation of the enemy and us. That is to say: On which side did the monarch promote the idea of ​​progress? Which side has the most talented general? Which side gets the right time and place? Which law can be enforced? Which side has the strongest army? Which side has better trained soldiers? Which army has strict rewards and punishments? From these, I can predict who will win and who will lose.

If the general obeys my decision, if I use him to win, I will keep him. If the general does not follow my decision, if I use him, I will fail, so I will not use him. To formulate a war decision based on favorable conditions and implement it, it is necessary to create a favorable "potential" on the battlefield to assist decision-making and implementation. The so-called "potential" is formed by formulating favorable corresponding measures according to changes in the enemy's situation. War is a deceitful act. Therefore, if you are able to fight, pretend that you are unable to fight. If you fight, pretend that you don’t want to fight. If you fight close, you must fight far away. The enemy is greedy for profit, so use profit to lure him; the enemy is confused, take advantage of the opportunity Attack him; if the enemy is strong, be on guard against him; if the enemy is strong, avoid him; if the enemy is irritable, harass him; if the enemy despises me, make him more proud; he.To attack the unsuspecting enemy, to move where the enemy does not expect them, these are the methods of military victory, which cannot be prescribed in advance.

If the decision-making before the battle is expected to be successful, it is because there are many favorable conditions; if the decision-making is made before the battle, it is expected that the victory will not be successful because the favorable conditions are few, and if there are many favorable conditions, it will win.What's more, there are no favorable conditions? Based on these observations, I can predict the outcome of the war. This article is the first article of Sun Tzu's Art of War. This article begins with a clarification. It first points out that war is a major event related to the life and death of a country, and it should be treated with caution. Then, Sun Tzu discussed five aspects that must be examined in conducting a war.

The first is "Tao". In our words today, is it just to wage this war and win the hearts of the people?A just cause will help you a lot, but an unjust cause will help you a lot. Only in a just war can you be united and united in life and death; The second is the weather, the weather is cold and hot, which is so important to the outcome of the war. In many major battles throughout the ages, the weather has played an extremely important role. One was the conquest of Russia by the French army led by Napoleon in the early 19th century, and the other was the invasion of the Soviet Union by German fascist Hitler in World War II.Napoleon's army once occupied Moscow, and Hitler's armored troops also attacked the city of Moscow, and saw the red star of the Kremlin from a distance, but they did not win the war. Siberia and the severe cold near the Arctic Circle helped Russia The busyness of the people, the flying snow, and the severe cold of minus 30 to 40 degrees made it impossible for the invaders to fight. There was no drinking water, no warm food, and no warm houses. In the barrel, the barrel was ruthlessly cracked, Hitler's magic weapon-the invincible armored army, the fuel tank was frozen into ice lumps, and the tanks became piles of scrap iron...

The myth of Napoleon was shattered. This outstanding military strategist who often won many battles was defeated by the Russian snow. When he retreated all the way and was hunted down by the Russians, he really felt the time. With such strength, he returned to the Rhine River, and when he counted the number of people, he found that only 98 soldiers ran back with him. His army of nearly one million, which he fought to conquer the world, all died on the road of expedition in the wind and snow.Hitler's ending was even more embarrassing. Originally, he already knew the horror of the severe cold in Russia. He was not ignorant of Napoleon's lesson, but he was too confident, thinking that he could destroy the Soviet Union in three months. He launched the war in June, intending to end the battle before winter, but unfortunately, he failed to do so. When the severe cold came, his victory march lost its original tone; when the snow fell three times, The Soviet Red Army went on a massive counterattack and fought all the way to the banks of the Rhine...

Time is not only useful for war. I remember that in the 95th A football league, the Jinan Taishan team and the Shanghai Shenhua team met on a narrow road, and they will soon stage a battle of the century to win the championship. In the National Football Championship in August, the two teams both reached the finals. Therefore, people regard this sub-match as a dragon-tiger fight staged in advance. Originally, the level of the two teams was almost the same. They all went through all the tests, broke through the siege, and finally entered the finals. Strong, dare to rush and dare to fight, in the semi-finals, the original ten-time champion, the Northeast Liaoning team, scored four goals. When the two powerhouses met, the decisive battle was held at the home court of the Lu army. It should be said that the balance of victory was slightly tilted towards Mount Tai. Unexpectedly, during the game, there was a sudden heavy rain, and the water on the green lawn was deep, and the soldiers of the Lu army started staggeringly , the center of gravity is unstable, and the coordination of passing and cutting is impossible to talk about. On the other hand, the Shanghai Army is like a fish in water, and it can control the shot freely. failure. From this we can see the importance of time. After emphasizing the above five inevitable conditions, Sun Tzu changed his style of writing and pointed out the characteristics of war: Soldiers who, deception also. It is precisely because of this characteristic of war that the basic principle of winning a war is: "Attack those who are unprepared and surprise those who do not expect it." The flames of war have reached the Yalu River, what about the newly born new China? October 4, 1950. The meeting room seemed to be on fire, and the smoke was billowing. Mao Zedong took a sip of tea, then took another cigarette butt, squinted his eyes, and refilled a new cigarette. His face is dark, his eye sockets are red and swollen, if you look carefully, you will find two blisters on his lips. At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, everything was chaotic. As the lord of the country, Mao Zedong was busy. But today's meeting is not discussing domestic construction issues, but the old drama that has consumed most of the leader's life-war. Zhou Enlai, who was sitting on the left of Mao Zedong, had a serious face and a radiant eyelid, as if he was thinking about something alone.Boss Zhu on the right side of the National People's Congress held a pencil in his hand and watched the venue quietly. The participants were all members of the Politburo in Beijing and the military and political heads of the major military regions. At this time, they seemed to be holding countless small meetings, discussing in small groups, and some even quarreled loudly. This phenomenon is the first time in history. When Peng Dehuai, chairman of the Northwest Military and Political Committee, walked into the meeting room of the Yi Nian Hall in a hurry, people stopped discussing and turned their eyes to him. Seeing Mr. Peng, Mao Zedong smiled and greeted him: "Old Peng, you are too late! We urged you to come here, but there is nothing we can do! The American invaders won't let us celebrate the festival!" At this time, the second National Day after the founding of New China had just passed, so Mao Zedong said this. Peng Dehuai explained: "Chairman, your order is correct, even if my house is on fire, I have to rush this way desperately!" Mao Zedong took a puff of smoke, "I don't care if your house is on fire or not. Now our neighbor's house is on fire, and our neighbor's house is on fire. Can we still be at ease? The meeting is now to discuss this matter. Sending troops to North Korea, you Lao Peng must be ready to speak Yo!" Peng Dehuai had just found an empty seat downstairs when he suddenly felt his shoulder stabbed. "Old Peng, you have to be prepared!" Peng Dehuai looked back, only to realize that behind him was Gao Gang, chairman of the Northeast Military and Political Committee. "Are you ready?" Peng Dehuai didn't understand what he meant. Gao Gang smiled meaningfully and said nothing more. Peng Dehuai couldn't bear this stuffy gourd, and asked in a low voice, "When did you come to Beijing?" "It's been a few days!" "The central government has already decided? Will we send troops?" Gao Gang said inscrutably: "On October 2, the Central Committee has made a decision and sent a report to Stalin." "Then why discuss it?" Peng Dehuai was puzzled. "There are different opinions. This is not a small matter. Maybe there will be a big mess. Be careful..." Peng Dehuai: "You said there are different opinions? Who are they?" Gao Wang glared at him, "Most people, except the chairman." "What about you?" Peng Dehuai asked straightforwardly. "I am a staunch opponent," Gao Wang said without hesitation. "I said Gao Gang, you don't want to have a small meeting, I really want to hear your opinion! Gao Gang, a high mountain, you can see far from standing on it!" Mao Zedong didn't know why, so he deliberately clicked General of the post. The eyes of the participants turned to Gao Gang. Gao Gang was ordered by Mao Zedong, so he had to stand up. "I still have the same opinion. We must be cautious. We have been fighting for more than 20 years. Now we have just unified, the country has just been established, and the vitality has not yet recovered. A lot of waste is waiting for prosperity. Fighting for righteousness will not be economically affordable! With fists, it costs money..." Gao Gang looked around the venue and did not find Lin Biao. In order to increase the weight of his speech, he continued: "There is also Lin Biao's opinion. I think we should seriously consider it. Our army's equipment is backward. The U.S. Army has more than 1,500 artillery pieces, while our army has less than 200 pieces, not to mention tanks, and air supremacy. When fighting on the ground, I don’t think it has three or four times the artillery and armor of the U.S. military. , I can’t stand it, once I can’t stand it, let the U.S. military fight across the Yalu River, the consequences will be unimaginable, I think it’s better to strengthen the northeast frontier defense, so as not to get burned, we have to do what we can..." "Defense? What kind of defense?" Zhou Enlai interrupted: "Active offense is the best defense. The border between China and North Korea is more than 1,000 miles away. How many troops are needed? And they have to prepare for the fight year after year. I don't know when he will come in. Since the fight will be fought sooner or later, I think it's better to fight sooner..." Zhou Enlai seldom argues with others, but this time he joined in. "In my opinion, we have to fight sooner or later, so it's better to fight later." Gao Gang insisted on his point of view. "The United States has great potential for war. From their own Civil War to the present, their homeland has not been damaged by war for more than 100 years. Now it is the most developed industrial country in the world. Don't forget that its steel output reaches its goal of more than 80 million tons per year. More than 140 times more than ours, don’t say that they still have atomic bombs, it’s better to wait for our economy to develop, the army’s weapons and equipment to improve, especially our navy and air force to be established, then I’m afraid it will be more certain to fight...” Gao Gang's words caused strong waves, and everyone began to discuss in low voices. "We are not prepared enough, and neither is the United States. Its military is distributed all over the world, its strategic priorities are in Europe, and its military strength in North Korea is obviously insufficient..." "You can't say that. Once the fight starts, North Korea becomes the focus. We can't turn around and run back when their large troops come over. This is not wishful thinking..." "You can ask the big brother of the Soviet Union to send troops. The Soviet army is equipped with weapons and equipment, and North Korea is close. It will definitely win..." It should be admitted that before this time, the Chinese People's Liberation Army had also fought against the troops of the Japanese imperialists in addition to the troops of Chiang Kai-shek. However, most of the battles against the Japanese invaders were guerrilla warfare or ambush warfare, and there were few truly large-scale corps. In combat, one is suddenly confronted with the most ferocious and powerful of the imperialists, the U.S. imperialism, and large-scale army battles are unavoidable. Sun Tzu said: Soldiers, the great affairs of the country, the place of death and life, the way of survival, must be observed. The newborn China, who has just passed her first birthday, is easy to face such a severe test. A wrong thought will bring disaster to the destiny of the country. Mao Zedong stood up and said a little disturbedly: "The aggressors want to fight, and they want to eat. The meeting is over, and we will continue the discussion tomorrow." Everyone got up and left. Mao Zedong waved his hand and stopped Peng Dehuai, "Peng Dehuai, go slowly, I still have to talk to you, a fellow from Hunan!" Peng Dehuai stopped in his tracks, and when Gao Gang walked in, he said, "Mr. Peng, order your generals!" When the people were exhausted, Mao Zedong refilled another cigarette, and then handed Mr. Peng a copy of the materials. "Let me show you something. This is a telegram from Kim Il-sung and North Korean Foreign Minister Park Heon-shui. The situation is critical!" Mao Zedong exhaled a puff of smoke forcefully.The anxiety was palpable. Peng Dehuai hurriedly read the telegram and was taken aback. The telegram stated that since the U.S. troops landed in Incheon, the situation has taken a turn for the worse. The U.S. military has cut off the connection between the north and the south of the People’s Army. On the 38th parallel, attack north of the 38th parallel, and the North Korean army has been unable to stop it... Therefore, "I am eagerly looking forward to the Chinese People's Liberation Army directly dispatching to assist our army in combat." "Chairman, have you made up your mind?" Peng Dehuai pursed his lips tightly and stared at Mao Zedong. "Oh, it's not easy to make such a decision! When the three armies are dispatched with one order, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people are at stake. As the saying goes, human life is at stake! Besides, if you send out troops and fight well, it's nothing to worry about." It can be said that if the fight is not good, it will be burned, endanger the domestic political situation, and even lose the country, then I, Mao Zedong, will become a sinner through the ages, and I can’t explain history to the people! At the meeting, everyone’s worries are justified. However, we don’t care about Kim Il Sung’s crisis, and we don’t care about Stalin’s crisis in the future. It’s like this. Isn’t the socialist camp empty talk? Some people say that we are “Marxism-Leninism in the valley” and a land for peasant movements. Reformers, farmers, of course, only care about the harvest in their own fields..." Peng Dehuai listened carefully to every word of Mao Zedong. He knew that Mao Zedong's determination to send troops had been made, and his blood was excited by Mao Zedong's courage and courage. "How can the Soviet Union cooperate?" Peng Dehuai had already begun to consider the issue from a military point of view. "Stalin agreed to contribute to the air force. They will be in charge of the air, and we will be in charge of the ground..." Peng Dehuai immediately considered that if troops were sent, the only ones who would go to the DPRK immediately would be the Thirteenth Army Corps stationed in the Northeast, and that would be Lin Biao, the commander of the Four Fields. What would Lin Biao think if he led the troops of the four fields to fight in the DPRK? "Where's Lin Biao? How is he doing now?" Peng Dehuai was straight-tempered, asking whatever he wanted. Mao Zedong waved his hand, "Let's not talk about him. This man is more than cautious in fighting, but lacks courage. You go back to eat and rest first." The next day, the enlarged meeting of the Politburo continued. Peng Dehuai opened his clothes and made a speech generously. "...The U.S. invading army occupied North Korea and threatened our Northeast, and then controlled Taiwan and threatened Shanghai and East China. If it wants to launch aggression, it can find an excuse at any time. Tigers always eat people. It is up to them when they want to eat." It is difficult to build socialism if you don’t want to compete with U.S. imperialism!” Peng Dehuai's arrogance inspired all the people in the venue. "Okay! Comrade Dehuai's opinion is very good to me," Mao Zedong stood up without losing the opportunity.He picked up a letter from the table and said: "Look, even Mr. Fu Zuoyi wrote to me, thinking that we should send troops to North Korea, otherwise there will be endless troubles. I will inform you about this situation. Comrades such as Enlai, Shaoqi, Zhu De and I We have discussed it all, and we want Comrade Peng Dehuai to lead the troops to the expedition—the veteran! I also talked to Comrade Dehuai, and he graciously agreed! Comrade Dehuai, I thank you, the Chinese people thank you, you are in danger. !..." Mao Zedong was emotional, with tears in his eyes. When the meeting ended, Gao Gang walked up to Peng Dehuai, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Mr. Peng, it seems that you are still not convinced!" Peng Dehuai looked up to the sky and laughed, "I will never accept my old age!" Moscow, Kremlin. Stalin was sitting on a swivel chair, fiddling with a pencil in his hand, staring at the topographic map of Datong Korea hanging on the opposite wall. The map is filled with red, blue and blue triangular flags. Chief of the General Staff Marshal Vasilevsky was explaining the rapidly deteriorating situation on the Korean battlefield, but Stalin's thoughts suddenly jumped to the issue of China sending troops. Obviously, due to the successful landing of the U.S. Army in Incheon, the Korean People's Army is already in a very difficult situation. While the U.S. military was encircling and suppressing the People's Army, the army had already surged across the 38th parallel, and it would not take long before they would advance to the Yalu River.Pull the entire North Korea into the arms of the United States. Now, the only thing that can reverse this defeat is to bet on China sending troops. Can China stop the pace of the US military? Stalin moved his eyes out of the window, and under the sky, several pigeons were flying soothingly. Can the Chinese military turn the crisis around? In World War II, he was very familiar with the equipment, firepower and various tactics of the American army. Perhaps only the Soviet army was the opponent of the Americans. Stalin didn't know much about the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army, but he did know about Japan. A small Japanese army of one million occupied almost the whole of China.But the Japanese were not the opponents of the Soviet army. They were defeated in Nuomenkan and Manchuria. Without the air protection of the Soviet Air Force, it would be difficult for the Chinese army to send troops to North Korea. But once the Soviet Union dispatched its air force, it was tantamount to directly fighting with the United States.The air force's combat radius is too large, and it is difficult to determine the boundaries in a fight. Besides, once the plane is shot down and the pilot is arrested, it is impossible to conceal this. Is it a direct confrontation with the United States? The Second World War has just ended, and the ink on the agreement of the Yalta Conference is not yet dry. Are you going to turn friends into enemies and trigger World War III? But if the air force is not deployed, will China still be willing to send troops? Stalin felt a dull pain in his heart. He deeply regretted that he had spoken too lightly when he promised to dispatch the air force.Now the sudden change will make Mao Zedong very embarrassed. The secretary on duty came in quietly, leaned into Stalin's ear, and said softly: "Chinese Prime Minister Zhou Enlai and General Lin Biao have come and are waiting in the living room..." Stalin was taken aback. They had just come here a few months ago to discuss the matter of making a peace treaty. Why did they come again so soon? Soon, Stalin understood. Zhou and Lin are here because the Soviet Union will not dispatch the air force for the time being. The determination to stop dispatching the air force has been made, let's see what the Chinese side says! Stalin waved to Vasilevsky, asked him to step back temporarily, and then asked the secretary to lead the Chinese guests to his office. At this moment, Zhou Enlai and his party were walking on the long corridor covered with scarlet carpet leading to Stalin's office. Zhou Enlai wore a gray woolen tunic suit and a pair of brown leather shoes made in the Soviet Union. He walked lightly and looked calm. However, his heart was very heavy. Just as the Political Bureau of the Central Committee made up its mind to appoint Peng Dehuai as the commander and political commissar of the Volunteer Army, and was about to go to North Korea to fight, he was suddenly notified by the Soviet Union that the Soviet Union had originally agreed to send out the air force to cooperate with the operation. The Soviet side claimed that it was not ready. unilaterally canceled. After Zhou Enlai received the news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he rushed to Fengze Garden in a hurry. When Mao Zedong heard this, his face changed, and he swallowed the cigarette in big mouthfuls.I meditated for 10 minutes. "Well, you see, this makes us embarrassed. The Soviet Union does not have an air force. In this way, we will lose our air supremacy. The enemy planes can boldly bomb indiscriminately, and we cannot fight in the army during the day...It is too difficult..." "Could it be that they are really not ready and have to postpone their dispatch?" "I don't see it right. We are not ready when we say that we are ready. Many troops have not issued their winter clothes and their weapons and equipment need to be replaced. Aren't we still going to dispatch! The postponement of dispatch is an excuse, but in fact it is unwilling to dispatch. It seems that Stalin is Want to avoid risks, let us fight the US military alone..." Zhou Enlai said angrily: "The Soviet Union will not say it sooner or later, and only wait for our order to say it. He is telling us to say it, and there is no way to take it back..." "Well, I think this matter needs to be reconsidered..." Mao Zedong took a deep puff of cigarette and said, "I'm afraid I'll excuse you to go to Moscow again and have a face-to-face talk with Stalin..." When Stalin's office arrived, the secretary smiled and pushed open the carved and gilded door. Stalin stood up and went to the door to shake hands. "Comrade Mao Zedong asked me to send you my greetings on his behalf!" Zhou Enlai found that Stalin was obviously aging, his facial muscles became more and more slack, and his handshake felt weak. "Comrade Lin Biao is here too. Aren't you recuperating in South Russia?" Stalin asked with concern. "I am recuperating in southern Russia, but I really want to visit you with Comrade Enlai. This time is a good opportunity." Stalin changed the topic, and in a flat tone, he talked straightforwardly about sending troops to North Korea. "We have received a notice from China to send troops to North Korea. You have appointed General Peng Dehuai as Marshal. I heard that this Peng Dehuai is brave and fought well." "Yes, Peng Dehuai fought well whether he was leading the Three Armies during the Red Army period or the Northwest battlefield in the War of Liberation." Zhou Enlai nodded. "However, when fighting the U.S. military, the situation will be different..." Lin Biao has always believed that Peng Dehuai has more courage than strategy, so he said it now. "What's so great about the U.S. military? You know, they are fighting an unjust war on the territory of another country, and their morale must be low. Don't you think so, Comrade Lin Biao?" Lin Biao was stunned for a moment, and after the interpreter finished speaking, he realized that Stalin was talking to him, and hurriedly replied: "Of course, the U.S. military has no name, and it is an unjust war. However, the equipment of our troops is currently too poor. A field army is only a few Ten artillery pieces, not less than the firepower of a U.S. regiment, and there are almost no armored troops..." "You may be right. The equipment of the Chinese army really needs to be improved. You proposed to let the Soviet Union help you equip 40 divisions. We agree, but we have to do it step by step. According to our experience, we don't have to wait until the equipment is ready before fighting. It should be modified while fighting, so that soldiers can master these equipment faster and more proficiently, and improve the combat effectiveness of the troops in actual combat..." Stalin talked calmly while drawing something on paper. "We are very grateful to Comrade Stalin for his assistance to us." Zhou Enlai felt that the time had come, and immediately tried to turn to the topic. "Comrade Mao Zedong has repeatedly asked us to express our gratitude to you, but we still have to reflect our current difficult situation. Our air force has only just been established, pilots are being trained, and we cannot immediately go into battle... Therefore, we hope that the Soviet Union can move Air Force, if there are indeed difficulties, we have no choice but to suspend sending troops, and hope that Comrade Stalin..." Stalin silently put down his pencil. He understood that due to the reasons of the Soviet Union, the Chinese side had postponed sending troops. "Forgive me. At present, the Soviet Air Force is not suitable for dispatching. It is difficult to have a definite boundary when the plane is in the air. If there is a full-scale conflict with the United States, the battle will become a big one, and it will also affect China's peaceful construction, especially when you are in the post-war period. recovery phase." "I think the Soviet Air Force can wear volunteer uniforms and fight in the name of volunteers. This can not only guarantee our army's air supremacy, but also avoid direct conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union." Lin Biao had an idea and said an idea of ​​"the best of both worlds". Stalin smiled slightly, "If some pilots are shot down by the opponent and become prisoners, what's the use of wearing only Chinese clothes?" Stalin touched his pipe and turned to Zhou Enlai, "You came to Moscow this time to inform us of this matter?" "Yes, Comrade Stalin, without the cooperation of the Soviet Air Force, we will not send troops for the time being," Zhou Enlai said in a low but firm voice. Stalin stood up, walked around and said, "Okay then! Should we inform Kim Il Sung and let him establish a government-in-exile in the Tonghua area of ​​Northeast China?" Zhou Enlai's heart tightened and he didn't answer. Yes, this is a question that hits the spot. Who would have the heart to see North Korean comrades driven out of their homes and go to foreign countries to establish some kind of government-in-exile? Stalin's question is extremely powerful. "Kim Il Sung can lead the guerrillas up the mountain to fight guerrillas!" Lin Biao spoke in a tone of a bystander. "North Korea has high mountains and dense forests, and its back is northeast, which is very suitable for guerrilla warfare..." Stalin smiled disdainfully, "I understand China's difficulties, but the North Korean problem must be solved. The best ending is: it will not cause a world war, but it can effectively prevent aggression..." "Maybe the North Korean issue will not be resolved in the short term, but we still have to prepare for war. I hope that the Soviet Union will provide equipment for 20 divisions as soon as possible..." Stalin suddenly stopped, and interjected: "I have just mentioned this issue. It is best to replace equipment in actual combat. It can not only enable troops to quickly master technology, but also fully utilize the power of advanced equipment..." Zhou Enlai pursed the corners of his lips calmly. After all, he was a veteran at the negotiating table, the wise man Roosevelt, and the giant of Churchill's lens. He actually easily picked up the topic that had been abandoned. The two sides discussed whether China should send troops. While Zhou Enlai was having a long talk with Stalin all night, in Fengze Garden in Beijing, Mao Zedong was wearing a loose pajamas, pacing and thinking hard on the carpet. Thick smoke filled the Ningbo couch in the bedroom and the surrounding bookshelves. Create a layer of clouds. Since Zhou Enlai left Beijing, he hadn't closed his eyes for three days and three nights. He had taken sleeping pills that were twice the normal amount, but it didn't help. There is no hope for the Soviet Air Force. Stalin has made up his mind, and I am afraid it will be difficult to change it. Relying on our infantry to fight against the US Navy, Land and Air Force, the result is unpredictable. At least we will pay a huge sacrifice. Once the war expands, the US bombing The mainland, attacking the coast, and domestic enemies echoing Taiwan, will inevitably be persuaded by the political bureau. What if the Soviet Union still does not send troops? Be careful, be careful!One careless move, and the whole game is lost. If we want to fight, we must ensure that we win the battle, but under the current circumstances, we can only fight when we lose air supremacy. Can we win? If you don’t fight, North Korea will fall. Once people announce the establishment of the Republic of Korea, you will be even more passive if you fight again. I don’t believe that Truman dared to declare war on the Soviet Union when the Soviet Union sent a few divisions to North Korea.Truman's atomic weakness is not unique to his family. What does he rely on? Suspending the dispatch of troops, what will Peng Dehuai say when he hears about it?I went to see Kim Il Sung last night, and they sent someone to pick us up at the mouth of the Yalu River in Xinyi. If we postpone sending troops, it will make him happy for nothing... What would Kim Il Sung say?Lips and teeth depend on each other, how can you refuse to save them? Mao Zedong's thoughts were numb, and his heart was like a knife. Comrade Mao Zedong, China and North Korea are closely related as lips and teeth, and have been friendly from generation to generation. Don't you know?During the Ming Dynasty, Japan’s 200,000 troops invaded North Korea, and Emperor Shenzong sent General Li Rusong to rescue them, defeated the Japanese army, and recaptured Seoul. Now it’s New China. Could it be that the Chinese Communist Party can’t do what the Ming Dynasty can do?Don't forget the lesson of the dead lips and cold teeth! The windows began to light up, and the light from the bedside lamp had dimmed, it was already dawn. Mao Zedong snuffed out the last cigarette butt, walked to the window, and pushed it open. Suddenly, the cold air of late autumn rushed in, making people feel cool and clear. Immediately send a report to Zhou Enlai, telling him that without the Soviet Air Force, we will still send troops... An hour later, a decision that shocked the world flew to the north sky with a series of ticking notes. "Comrade Enlai: "...After discussing the results with comrades from the Politburo, we agreed that it would be more advantageous for our army to dispatch to North Korea. In the first period, we could fight against the puppet army exclusively. Our army is more sure about fighting the southern puppet army. Opening up the North Korean base in the Wukuai mountainous area of ​​Peking University can inspire the Korean people. In the first period, as long as a few divisions of the puppet army can be wiped out, the situation in North Korea can change in our favor. "We adopt the above-mentioned positive countermeasures, which are extremely beneficial to China, North Korea, the East, and the world. Letting the enemy press down on the Yalu River and increasing the reactionary arrogance at home and abroad will be unfavorable to all parties. First, it is unfavorable to the Northeast. The entire Northeast The border guards will be sucked in, and Nanman Power will be controlled. "In short, we believe that we should participate in the war, we must participate in the war, the benefits of participating in the war are great, and the damage of not participating in the war is great. "Mao Zedong "October 13, 1950" Zhou Enlai stared at the densely packed telegrams for a long time, in addition to being surprised, there was also a surge of excitement in his heart.Mao Zedong's courage made him admire. If the Soviet Union did not deploy its air force, China would fight... From the Opium War to the invasion of the Eight-Power Allied Forces, China has always been in a situation of being slaughtered. Now, it is necessary to go abroad to face the world's number one The enemy, only the new China led by the Communist Party has such fearless courage... When Zhou Enlai walked into Stalin's office again that afternoon, Stalin felt a little surprised. Didn't we just end our conversation in the early morning? "Comrade Stalin, Comrade Mao Zedong and the Political Bureau of the Central Committee just sent a telegram, deciding to send troops to North Korea immediately!" Today, Zhou Enlai's voice was unusually loud, and he no longer asked the Soviet Union to send out the air force, and his heart immediately felt much stronger. When the Soviet translator translated Zhou Enlai's words to Stalin, Stalin's hand holding the pipe trembled slightly, and then fell silent for a while. This is so unexpected, for a new country like China.They actually want to independently start a war with the powerful United States. He was shocked. Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party made this decision, what kind of sacrifices and difficulties they would have to pay and overcome! "The Chinese comrades are better, the Chinese comrades are better..." Stalin seemed to be talking to Zhou En, and seemed to be talking to himself. On the evening of October 19, nearly 200,000 volunteers quietly crossed the Yalu River to hide soldiers in the mountains and forests of North Korea. When U.S. Army Commander-in-Chief MacArthur was yelling "to end the Korean War before Christmas and let the children go home for a reunion festival," he never imagined that China, whose national strength was extremely weak, would dare to send troops to contend with the United States. When some scattered news about the Chinese army crossing the river to fight in North Korea came, he didn't pay attention at all. Under the wise command of Marshal Peng Dehuai, the Volunteer Army cleverly took advantage of MacArthur's arrogant attitude, won the first battle, won the second battle, and then counterattacked the 38th parallel in one fell swoop, calmly opened the prelude to the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Soldiers, the major affairs of the country, the place of life and death, the way of survival, must be investigated.