Gansu is located in the northwest of my country. Since ancient times, it has been the main road leading to the Western Regions in the Central Plains. Zuo Zongtang led his army through Gansu and made extraordinary achievements in the Western Regions. In addition, Gansu has a rich mineral resources and its geographical location is very important. It has to be said to be an important province to communicate with the northwest.
So who was the first chairman of Gansu provincial government after the founding of the People's Republic of China? The chairman of the provincial government was a unique position in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, equivalent to the governor. Gansu's first provincial government chairman was Deng Baoshan, who once promoted the peaceful liberation of Peking and was a Kuomintang uprising general.
Deng Baoshan
The director of the administrative office during the War of Liberation was also equivalent to the governor. Wang Shitai once served as the director of the administrative office in Gansu Province, but his term of office was very short, only a few months. He was transferred shortly after the founding of the People's Republic of China, and Deng Baoshan took over his responsibilities.
Deng Baoshan was born in a poor family in Gansu in his early years. He worked in Lanzhou when he was very young. Later, the local army recruited soldiers. He was determined to serve the country and joined the army. He then actively participated in the revolutionary cause and participated in the Northern Expedition.
After the failure of the Great Revolution, Deng Baoshan still maintained very friendly relations with the Red Army and protected many revolutionaries, which also laid the groundwork for a major event he would do in the future.
During the Anti-Japanese War, he also participated in many battles against the Japanese invaders, and during the Anti-Japanese War, he basically led his troops to maintain friendly relations with the Eighth Route Army and was in peace.
During the Liberation War, the Pingjin Battle was one of the three major wars. When this battle occurred, Deng Baoshan was in Peiping at that time, as Fu Zuoyi's negotiating with the People's Liberation Army. Later, after negotiations, Fu Zuoyi led his troops to revolt, and the peaceful liberation of Peking, Deng Baoshan welcomed the People's Liberation Army into the city in Peiping. Chairman Mao praised Deng Baoshan for this incident many times.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Deng Baoshan was appointed as the first chairman of the Provincial People's Government of Gansu. Gansu was very poor because of the war before the founding of the People's Republic of China. Deng Baoshan made great efforts to restore and develop Gansu's economy.
Deng Baoshan has many collections of calligraphy and paintings, but after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he donated many calligraphy and paintings to the museum, and was not stingy with calligraphy and paintings, which can also reflect his contribution to the society.
In short, Deng Baoshan made many contributions during his time in Gansu. Later, Deng Baoshan also served as a member of the National Defense Commission and was awarded the Medal of Liberation, which is also a recognition of his efforts.
