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Preface
In China in 1976, Shanghai was in the midst of a complex and sensitive period of history. Faced with such a situation, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to set up a special task force to be sent to Shanghai to stabilize the situation. What are the thoughts and strategies behind this decision? How was the person in charge of the Central Working Group chosen? These questions are fascinating, so let's take a look at it with Xiao Yao.
In the spring of 1977, Beijing, a city that blends ancient charm with modern atmosphere, is quietly witnessing an exciting moment in Chinese history. In this year, Hua Guofeng, as the premier of the State Council and the first vice chairman of the Central Committee, carried the great responsibility and expectations of a great country. Under the trust and guidance of Mao Zedong, Hua Guofeng stood at an important crossroads in China's future and became a key figure of the times. He carries the hopes of the country and the dreams of the nation, but also faces great challenges and choices.
It was at this critical moment in history that the founding general Su Zhenhua completed a crucial task of maintaining stability in Shanghai. As China's economic center and one of the largest cities, Shanghai's stability is of paramount importance to the country as a whole. In a complex situation and a tense atmosphere, Su Zhenhua has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and decision-making skills. He not only succeeded in maintaining the stability of Shanghai, but also provided the necessary security for the entire country during a turbulent time.
Su Zhenhua's success further increased the trust of the central government in him, so he was urgently recalled to Beijing after the mission was completed. His return not only marks a new stage in his career, but also symbolizes an important chapter in China's political history. In Beijing, Su Zhenhua was highly praised and widely concerned by the central leaders. His experience and wisdom are regarded as valuable assets for the future development of the country, and his return is seen as a strong guarantee for the country's political stability and development.
In that era full of challenges and opportunities, Su Zhenhua's role was not only a military general, but also an important participant in the country's transformation and development process. His actions and decisions have a large impact on the direction and future of the country. Under the leadership of Hua Guofeng and with the support and efforts of a group of revolutionaries of the older generation, including Su Zhenhua, China is gradually moving towards a new historical stage and a more prosperous and stable future.
At this time, Su Zhenhua was sitting in the office, staring at the newspaper in his hand with deep eyes, as if looking for an answer. The rustle of the newspapers seemed to tell every beat of the country. As he focused on reading, a sergeant in military uniform cautiously entered the room and stood respectfully in front of him, awaiting orders.
In order to resolve the sensitive and complex situation in Shanghai, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held an important meeting. In that smoke-filled conference room, Marshal Ye Jianying made an important suggestion: appoint the experienced Su Zhenhua, then a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission, to lead the central working group. Marshal Ye's voice was firm and powerful: "Comrade Su Zhenhua, he has profound qualifications, not only has accumulated rich experience in the army, but also has a background in local work, he is the most suitable candidate.
This suggestion was strongly supported by Chen Xilian, Li Xiannian and others at the meeting. They are well aware of the importance of Shanghai's stability to the overall situation of the country, so they must be extremely cautious in selecting the person in charge of the central working group. This person must not only be able to take on heavy responsibilities, but also be able to demonstrate a central role in leadership in complex situations.
After careful discussion, the meeting finally decided that three comrades, Su Zhenhua, Ni Zhifu, and Peng Chong, would form a central working group and go to Shanghai. They have a great mission not only to stabilize the situation in Shanghai, but also to chart the course for the future of the country.
After completing the arduous mission, Su Zhenhua was quickly recalled to Beijing, and his return is not only a return to complete the mission, but also the beginning of a new contribution to the future development of the country. When he walked into the gate of the central government again, he felt not only the cordial reception of the leaders, but also a kind of historical weight. At this moment, Su Zhenhua knows that his responsibility is far from over, and every decision he makes will directly affect the fate of the country.
On July 17, 1977, a major event took place on the Chinese political scene: Deng Xiaoping was reinstated from all positions at the Third Plenary Session of the 10th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, marking his third political comeback. This major turning point was not only a rebirth of Deng Xiaoping's personal political life, but also a sign that China was about to enter a new era.
In 1978, a tragedy occurred at the Maxie Naval Base in Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong Province, which shook the entire country. While the destroyer Canton was quietly moored at the naval base, a violent explosion suddenly occurred. This sudden disaster took the lives of more than 100 officers and men on board, and their lives were forever fixed at that moment. The sinking of the destroyer Canton was not only a major accident in the history of the navy, but also a painful and profound scar in the history of the country.
This tragic event took place at a critical time in a political turning point. At that time, Hua Guofeng's "two whatevers" policy was causing heated discussions in all walks of life, and at the same time, Deng Xiaoping's political comeback was gradually becoming an irresistible trend. In the tide of Chinese politics, this accident is like a heavy stone, pressing on the hearts of the Chinese people.
After a period of political twists and turns, Deng Xiaoping finally made a formal comeback at the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. His return not only represents a great turning point in his personal destiny, but also symbolizes a major change in China's political scene. Deng Xiaoping became the core of the party's second-generation central leadership, a change that heralded a new stage of development for China.
Behind Deng Xiaoping's comeback is the country's profound thinking and exploration of the future development direction. Chinese society is at a historical crossroads, with lessons from the past and infinite longing and exploration for the future. At this turning point, the tragedy of the destroyer Canton was not only deeply imprinted in the memory of the Chinese people, but also became a microcosm of the transformation of Chinese society during this period. Deng Xiaoping's comeback not only marked the beginning of a new era in Chinese politics, but also heralded a comprehensive rectification and reform of the country in all fields.
The results of the investigation revealed that the murderer behind the tragedy was a cadre named Lai Sanyang. He was disciplined by the leadership of the unit for personal emotional problems, but he still controlled the keys to the arsenal. Driven by extreme disappointment and anger, he chose an extreme path and created this disaster. As a relevant leader, Su Zhenhua was severely criticized by Deng Xiaoping for his negligence in management, which not only affected his personal political career, but also reflected the problems existing in the management of the army at that time to a certain extent.
This series of events is not only a turning point in Su Zhenhua's personal fate, but also an important node in China's political history. They not only reflect the complexity of that era, but also herald the advent of a new era, a new era of comprehensive reform and opening up.
During the Spring Festival in 1979, despite his serious illness, General Su Zhenhua still insisted on inspecting the compound of the naval organs and cordially expressed his condolences to every cadre and soldier. The veteran's strength and loyalty to his military duties deeply touched everyone who saw him. His figure became the most admirable sight in that Spring Festival.
As time passed, Su's health became more and more severe. By 6 February, despite his poor health, he insisted on attending an important meeting on the Naval Institute, despite his doctor's dissuasion. At the meeting, Su Zhenhua straightened his back and made a speech for more than 40 minutes, showing the unyielding will of a veteran. The conference also became his last appearance in public. The next day, February 7, 1979, Su Zhenhua passed away peacefully in Beijing.
In late 1978, China's political scene changed dramatically as Deng Xiaoping became the core of the central leadership and visited the United States to meet President Carter. At the same time, Hua Guofeng's political status gradually declined, and by 1981 he had almost completely faded out of the political scene. And Su Zhenhua, a veteran who promised to "help Hua Guofeng master the army", experienced countless ups and downs and challenges in his later years, and finally passed away in early 1979.
The death of General Su Zhenhua has brought deep grief to the whole country. His life is a vivid portrayal of boundless loyalty to the country and its people. After his death, the national flag in Tiananmen Square was lowered to half-mast as a sign of mourning. Deng Xiaoping, a comrade-in-arms of a veteran general, personally attended Su Zhenhua's memorial service and delivered an affectionate eulogy, expressing his deepest respect and final farewell to this general who dedicated his life to the country and the people.