About the book:
In 1985, Deng Xiaoping, predicting that there would be no more world wars for the foreseeable future, and wishing to drive forward the Chinese economy, made the decision to radically transform the Chinese military. By 1987 a million soldiers had been decommissioned. Full of tragedy and humor, the experiences of the men and women affected by this pivotal change provide a fascinating insight into China and the Chinese military during this period. Their tales of love, hate, loyalty and greed will stay with you for a long time.

Contents:
Chapter 1 The National Day Parade: The Story Begins
Chapter 2 The Merger of the Chengdu and Kunming Military Regions
Chapter 3 The Final Page
Chapter 4 For the Sake of Reorganization at the Rear
Chapter 5 Yet Another Guarantee
Chapter 6 The Circular "Grand Prix" Track
Chapter 7 Action "857210023"
Chapter 8 Military Transport No. 188 / 03048
Chapter 9 Li Yanzhong's Busy Life
Chapter 10 An Army Demobilized
Chapter 11 A Challenging Process
Chapter 12 Zhou Guicai Squeezes His Way into the Construction Site
Chapter 13 High Temperatures, High Tides, and High Records
Chapter 14 The Most Popular People
Chapter 15 The Second Battlefeld
Chapter 16 A Scholar of "Cadre Demobilization Theory"
Chapter 17 Coordinated Action to Support the Soldiers
Chapter 18 Battles Still to Be Fought
Chapter 19 The Intellectual and the Soldier
Chapter 20 A Solemn March
Postscript