This was soon superceded in 1965 with the present title which draws its significance from an ancient legend. During the Warring States Period (403-222 BC) the state of Yen had completely overwhelmed the state of Ch'i except for two cities, one of which was the city of Chu.
因此除對國軍英雄個人的表揚外，並舉辦國軍「莒光連隊」（艦、艇、廠、庫）選拔，在九月三日軍人節，和國軍英雄、莒光楷模、優秀互助組長及敬軍模範等，一同接受國防部的頒獎表揚。