How did Lin Biao help defend the communist base in Jiangxi province?

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Lin Biao, Zhou Enlai, and other Chinese officials stand in uniform, holding up Little Red Books during a 1967 Red Guard rally in China. — Lin Biao At a 1967 Red Guard rally, Lin Biao (left) and Zhou Enlai publicly display copies of *The Little Red Book*.

Between 1928 and 1934, Lin Biao served as a key commander in the Red Army, where he played a vital role in expanding the communist-controlled territory in Jiangxi province. During this period, he actively defended the base against repeated military assaults launched by the Nationalists. His performance during these years established his reputation as one of the most capable and active commanders under Mao Zedong, leading to his promotion to corps commander in 1932.1