Luo Ruiqing's position and influence
Luo Ruiqing, an outstanding general of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, his life is full of legends.
In 1965, Luo Ruiqing held a number of important positions, including Vice Premier of the State Council, Vice Minister of National Defense, Member of the Standing Committee and Secretary General of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China, and Chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
These positions not only show his important position in the army, but also reflect his influence in the country's political life. Luo Ruiqing's role as the center of communication between Chairman Mao, Premier Zhou, President Zhu and other core leaders of the Chinese revolution highlights his important role in the party and the country.
Luo Ruiqing's influence not only comes from his position, but also from his personal qualities and work ability. His prestige in the army and within the party owes his contributions to the revolutionary cause in various historical periods.
From participating in the revolution in his early years, to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, and then to the public security work and army construction after the founding of New China, Luo Ruiqing has played an important role. His work has been highly praised and trusted by Chairman Mao and others.
Luo Ruiqing's principles and downfall
Luo Ruiqing is a revolutionary who adheres to principles, he has always been loyal to the party and the people, conscientious and responsible for his work, and deeply hates unhealthy trends.
However, it was this principled character that eventually led to his downfall.
In 1965, Luo Ruiqing was dismissed because he adhered to principles in his work and could not tolerate unhealthy trends in the party. The incident caused a huge shock inside and outside the party, and many people were stunned and shocked by it.
Luo Ruiqing's downfall is closely related to his personal principles. He insisted on seeking truth from facts in his work and opposed any form of exaggeration and unhealthy tendencies. This principled attitude, in the particular political circumstances of the time, was seen as a challenge to certain senior leaders.
This, combined with his prestige and influence in the military, made him a threat in the eyes of some. In the political struggle on the eve of the Cultural Revolution, Luo Ruiqing eventually became the target of purges.
Similarities with Peng Dehuai
Luo Ruiqing's experience bears a striking resemblance to Peng Dehuai. Both are high-ranking generals of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and both have made great contributions to revolution and construction.
They all have firm principles and noble character, and they have all been treated unjustly because of their adherence to principles. Peng Dehuai was wrongly criticized for insisting on the truth at the Lushan Conference, and Luo Ruiqing was removed from his post for adhering to principles in his work.
What happened to both of them reflects the complexity and brutality of the political struggle at the time.
Luo Ruiqing's belief and practice
Luo Ruiqing, an outstanding general of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, his life is a vivid portrayal of the infinite loyalty to the party and the people. Chairman Mao once gave him two sentences: "If the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if people are observed, there will be no disciples", these two sentences are not only an accurate description of Luo Ruiqing's character, but also the belief and practice criteria he adhered to throughout his life.
Luo Ruiqing insisted on seeking truth from facts, firm conviction, and faithfully performed his duties as a Communist Party member with a high sense of responsibility and mission, whether in the revolutionary war years or in the period of peaceful construction.
Luo Ruiqing's seeking truth from facts and firm belief have been fully reflected in his work. During his tenure as the head of the Security Bureau of the First Red Army, he paid attention to investigation and research, insisted on seeking truth from facts, and made important contributions to the cause of the Party and the people.9 This spirit of his was further carried forward in his later work.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Luo Ruiqing held a number of important positions, and he faithfully implemented the line, principles, policies, and methods formulated by Chairman Mao and the Party Central Committee for political, legal, and public security work, and led the vast number of political and legal cadres and public security cadres and policemen to rely on the masses to wage a resolute struggle against class enemies at home and abroad.
It was Luo Ruiqing's spirit of adhering to principles and seeking truth from facts that ultimately led to his misfortune. During the Cultural Revolution, Luo Ruiqing was removed from his post and imprisoned because he adhered to principles and could not tolerate unhealthy trends.
Incarceration and release
In 1973, Luo Ruiqing's imprisonment was finally released, and his family could visit him. It was an important turning point in his life. In the ward of 301 Hospital, Luo Ruiqing spent time with his daughter, which was undoubtedly a huge spiritual comfort for him.
During this time, Luo Ruiqing's communication with her daughter will undoubtedly recall her life, review her beliefs and practices, and reflect deeply on her life.
In the exchange with his daughter, Luo Ruiqing showed his reverence for Chairman Mao, and kept in mind the two sentences that Chairman Mao gave him, and never forgot them. Even after experiencing the hardships of the Cultural Revolution, Luo Ruiqing still maintained his loyalty to the party and the people and his love for the revolutionary cause.
His spirit is undoubtedly worthy of learning and inheritance for future generations.
"Neighbor" relationship with Peng Dehuai
Luo Ruiqing, the general who left a deep mark on the history of the Chinese revolution, suffered a major setback in his life during the Cultural Revolution.
During those difficult years, he formed a special "neighbor" relationship with Peng Dehuai. According to the literature, Peng Dehuai was taken into custody at the Shifang Yuan in the western suburbs of Beijing, and Luo Ruiqing was taken into custody in the same place soon after.
The two old revolutionaries, former comrades-in-arms, became wards next to each other due to the sudden change in the political struggle. Luo Ruiqing expressed dissatisfaction with his comparison with Peng Dehuai.
"The above shouldn't have locked me up with Peng Dehuai, he still did a few things against Chairman Mao, what should I compare with him?"
Attitude towards Chairman Mao
Although Luo Ruiqing suffered a severe blow during the Cultural Revolution, his attitude towards Chairman Mao has always maintained reverence.
When Luo Ruiqing encountered difficulties, he was still eager to explain his situation to Chairman Mao, expressing his deep trust in Chairman Mao.
Chairman Mao's evaluation of Luo Ruiqing was also quite positive, Mao Zedong said: "The sky is falling, and Luo's eldest son is on top." This sentence shows Chairman Mao's trust and dependence on Luo Ruiqing.
When Luo Ruiqing was in trouble, Chairman Mao sent a message through Premier Zhou to affirm that Luo Ruiqing had never opposed him. This detail reflects Chairman Mao's recognition of Luo Ruiqing's loyalty, and even in the whirlpool of political struggle, this trust has not completely disappeared. Luo Ruiqing was deeply gratified by this, which also supported him through that difficult time to a certain extent.
epilogue
Luo Ruiqing's revolutionary career was full of ups and downs and challenges, but his loyalty to the party and Chairman Mao never changed. His "neighborly" relationship with Peng Dehuai, as well as his reverence for Chairman Mao, are both chapters in his personal history that cannot be ignored.
Through the records of these historical documents, we can understand more deeply the inner world of this old revolutionary, as well as the firm faith and indomitable spirit he displayed during the turbulent times.