Mao’s Bandit Comrades: Wang Zuo and Yuan Wencai

The stories of Wang Zuo and Yuan Wencai before they joined up with Mao Zedong.Further reading:Stephen Averill, Revolution in the Highlands: China’s Jinggangshan Base AreaSome names from this episode:Wang Zuo, Bandit leader who joined with Mao ZedongYuan Wencai, Bandit leader who joined with Mao ZedongZhu Kongyang, Warlord army officer turned banditXie Guannan, Patriarch of the local tyrant Xie family in the area around MaopingSupport the show