Former Site of the Headquarters of the Second Detachment of the Dongjiang Column, Guangdong–Jiangxi–Hunan Border Column

Former Site of the Headquarters of the Second Detachment of the Dongjiang Column, Guangdong–Jiangxi–Hunan Border Column

The former site of the headquarters of the Second Detachment of the Dongjiang Column, Guangdong–Jiangxi–Hunan Border Column, is located at the Grand Ocean Building in Shuibo, Old Long Town, Longchuan County.

In January 1949, the Guangdong–Jiangxi–Hunan Border Column of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (at army level) was established. On January 17, the former Guangdong–Jiangxi Column was reorganized into the Second Detachment of the Dongjiang Column under the Guangdong–Jiangxi–Hunan Border Column. On May 14, after the East Second Detachment liberated Old Long under the leadership of the Border Column, the detachment headquarters was temporarily relocated to the Grand Ocean Building, using it as its command center to direct the encirclement and annihilation of remaining enemies in northern Longchuan and to plan operations such as the Longmu Battle. During this period, Lian Weilin, the deputy political commissar of the Border Column, Zheng Qun and Zhong Junxian (later) – commanders of the East Second Detachment, Huang Zhongqiang – the political commissar, and Tan Tiandu – director of the Dongjiang People’s Administrative Committee, all resided in the Grand Ocean Building at various times.

The Grand Ocean Building in Shuibo is a two-story brick-and-stone structure covering an area of approximately 2,700 square meters. Its architectural style is unique, blending both Chinese and Western elements. The building was originally the private residence of a local magnate. After the liberation of Longchuan, the magnate moved to Hong Kong, leaving the residence vacant.

Old Long Town: Located in the southern part of Longchuan County, Old Long Town sits along the upper reaches of the Dong River and serves as the county’s political, economic, cultural, and transportation hub. The town covers a total area of 15.4 square kilometers, with higher terrain in the northeast and lower in the southwest, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the Dong River to the west.

Old Long has been a commercial hub since ancient times. Since June 1, 1949, it has been the seat of the county government. Legend has it that the top of Laolong Fort was a stronghold defended by Zhao Tuo during the Qin Dynasty to secure Longchuan. Originally called Laolong, it was renamed Old Long in the 27th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1688). After the liberation, the Old Long District was established; in 1958, it became the Old Long Commune; and in 1983, it was restructured as Old Long Town. Currently... More detailed information about Old Long Town++