Zhang Aiping (top and bottom)

Author: Dongfang He
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Features: General Zhang Aiping, though a seasoned warrior, was also a renowned scholar-officer. He held high-ranking positions in the General Staff Department, the National Defense Science and Technology Commission, and the Central Military Commission of the People's Liberation Army. He once achieved glory in establishing the institutional framework for the Party and the army, known as the "Fifty-Six ." He also experienced the ups and downs of "Six Escapes from Death," "Ten Resignations from Office, Three Resignations from Positions," "Two Captures by Enemies," and "Five Years in a Cultural Revolution Cell," as well as three rises and falls on the political stage. Based on extensive research, collection, and organization of firsthand materials, and with the advantage of working closely with the general, the author has written a biography of this distinguished figure, currently distant from the hustle and bustle yet deeply cherished in memory, detailing his winding yet legendary life and recreating the rich and vibrant tapestry of his later years. This book blends the history of the Party and the army, combining the past and the present, leaving readers captivated long after finishing it.