江西・JIANGXI

Founding member of the Chinese Communist Party. Rival to Mao Zedong. Led the Eyuwan soviet. Took a different route from Mao during the Long March and suffered devastating losses against warlords in Gansu. Left the Party decisively in 1938 and defected to the Guomindang. Left in exile to Canada after 1949. "Washed his hands of" politics and converted to Christianity. Died of a stroke.

Peasant of Hakka background who was a member of a bandit group similar to that of Wang Zuo. Had greater support and control over the area than Wang. Also joined Mao's soviet on the Jinggang Mountains in 1927 along with this men. Killed by Mao's opponents for refusing to follow Comintern orders when Mao was out of power in the Party.

Lieutenant general in charge of the People's Liberation Army air force. A supporter of Lin Biao. Imprisoned after Lin's failed coup attempt. Due to his past status and good behavior, he was released in less than a year and treated quite well due to ill-health.