In the early days of the founding of the mainland, the struggle for status among the generals became the focus of much attention on the political stage at that time. Some people believe that Su Yu, as the head of the generals, has the highest status, after all, he holds an important position in the army and becomes the chief of the general staff. However, the truth is not so simple, because at that time, Huang Kecheng's status was even more exalted.
Looking back on 1954, although Su Yu served as the chief of the General Staff, at that time, Huang Kecheng's position was on a higher level. Huang Kecheng is not only deputy chief of the general staff, but also concurrently serves as secretary general of the Central Military Commission and vice minister of national defense. This makes Huang Kecheng de facto Peng Dehuai's right-hand man, and his authority far exceeds that of Su Yu.
Especially after 1958, Huang Kecheng became the chief of the General Staff, which made his position among the generals more consolidated. His talent and excellence have allowed him to make a name for himself not only within the military, but also in key positions in the political and military spheres. Huang Kecheng's all-round talent makes him unmatched among generals.
However, Huang gradually withdrew from the political scene after 1959, leaving a vacancy. At this time, another general, Luo Ruiqing, came to prominence, and he became the only general among the top ten generals to have served as vice premier. Luo Ruiqing's political experience and work ability were highly recognized by Chairman Mao, and he performed well in the post of Minister of Public Security, which made his political status gradually rise.
In September 1959, Huang Kecheng was removed from the post of chief of general staff, and Luo Ruiqing was able to take over. This change made Luo Ruiqing the last general to serve as chief of the General Staff. Luo Ruiqing's rise is a testament to his outstanding ability in the political and military spheres, as he also holds a number of key positions, including vice minister of national defense, secretary general of the Central Military Commission, and vice chairman of the National Defense Commission.
Luo Ruiqing's outstanding ability and efficient ability during his work in the Ministry of Public Security made him Chairman Mao's trusted right-hand man. His rise to prominence among the generals and his position as deputy prime minister gave him a prominent position at the top of the political hierarchy.
In general, the highest-ranking figure among the generals has changed at different times. Huang Kecheng became the choice of choice for a moment with his multiple positions and all-round talents, while Luo Ruiqing became one of the highest-ranking generals in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China with his outstanding performance in the Ministry of Public Security and his gradual emergence in the political upper echelons. The struggle for the position of a general during this period reflected the historical picture of the political turmoil and power changes in the early days of the mainland.
This historical review gives us a deeper understanding of the complexity of the political landscape at the time, and the rise and power of each great general was a product of the times. It also reminds us that in the long course of history, the status of generals is not static, but fluctuates with the situation and personal performance.
This historical story is not only the glory of the generals, but also a witness to the political changes on the mainland. By delving into these historical details, we can better grasp the evolution of the mainland's early political system and the role each general played in this process. As history has taught us, it is only by understanding the past holistically that we can better meet the challenges of the future.