Wang Zhen's iron-fisted governance in Xinjiang: How many people did Wang Zhen kill when he suppressed the uprisings in Xinjiang?
In an article, I read that Wang Zhen asked his subordinates to read more books by Zuo Zongtang. In this book, it is implied that Wang Zhen compared himself to the modern-day Zuo Zongtang. This shows that Wang Zhen's relationship with Xinjiang was extraordinary. It was also said that during Wang Zhen's time in Xinjiang, he had immense authority; even a crying three-year-old child would stop upon hearing that "Old Wang" (Wang Zhen) was coming. After Wang Zhen passed away, it was rumored that part of his ashes were scattered on the Tianshan Mountains. He left a message saying that he would forever protect Xinjiang and the magnificent communism.
So, from this, we can see Wang Zhen's deep feelings for Xinjiang. Here, I would like to ask everyone: What specific battles did Wang's troops fight when they entered Xinjiang? What strategies or tactics were implemented that made him the most authoritative person in Xinjiang during the early days of the People's Republic of China?