During the Red Terror of the Cultural Revolution, countless people were labeled as "counter-revolutionary" for some inexplicable reasons. A farce that happened in the Beijing Military Region in 1967: Why did General Liao Hansheng, who was the political commissar of the Beijing Military Region at the time, suddenly change from a hero to a prisoner? How did he face the accusations in the interrogation as Taishan Beidou?
In 1967, when the Cultural Revolution was surging, a political storm was quietly brewing in the Beijing Military Region. That year, Liao Hansheng, an iron-blooded general who had been tempered in the war, suddenly became the target of everyone. He joined the army since he was a child, went through the beacon fire, and thought that he could enjoy his old age in the army, but he didn't want fate to play a big joke on him.
That day, on a seemingly ordinary morning, Liao Hansheng got up as usual, but he didn't expect that his fate would change drastically on this day. A big-character poster against him suddenly appeared in a conspicuous position in the military region, and it was sprinkled with charges of all kinds of crimes, from "anti-party clique" to "capitalist roaders," as if General Liao had become the culprit of the most heinous counterrevolution overnight.
As soon as this incident came out, the entire military region suddenly became a pot of porridge. The security department, which was supposed to protect the general's safety, has now become the executor who tied him up and paraded in public. Liao Hansheng was escorted to the compound and became the protagonist of a political show, and among the onlookers, there were many former comrades-in-arms and subordinates, and their eyes were full of complexity.
The ensuing interrogation was even more absurd. The security cadres, who were once supposed to protect him, are now turned into interrogators. In the interrogation room, the lights were dim and the atmosphere was solemn. A cadre slammed the document in his hand and questioned Liao Hansheng sharply. Faced with this situation, Liao Hansheng was extremely calm.
He replied lightly: "I know you, you used to be a security cadre in the division, and it was because I took a fancy to your ability that I transferred you to the military region." These words not only made the cadre speechless, but also made everyone else present feel an unusual pressure.
The ensuing dialogue was even more exciting, with the interrogators trying to find a breakthrough in Liao Hansheng's relationship with other so-called "rightist" generals through various questions. But every answer Liao Hansheng gave revealed his tenacity and calmness as a veteran, and his answers were both direct and wise, which made people have to admire his on-the-spot reaction and courage.
During the interrogation, Liao Hansheng kept recalling his military career, telling how he grew from an ordinary soldier to the political commissar of the Beijing Military Region, and every decision he made was for the stability of the military region and the security of the country. He stressed that he has always maintained absolute loyalty to the party and has never had any betrayal thoughts and actions. These answers not only show his true military qualities, but also reflect his deep understanding of the current situation.
Unfortunately, the political struggles during the Cultural Revolution were extremely complex, and even a general like Liao Hansheng, who had contributed to the country, was hardly immune. The interrogation lasted several days, and although Liao Hansheng was in prison, he always maintained the dignity and backbone of a soldier. His strength and calmness made those former colleagues and subordinates feel both amazed and heartbroken.
Under the frenzy of the Cultural Revolution, many things seemed absurd and distorted. Liao Hansheng's case is one of the many tragedies of this period. He was forced to participate in numerous criticism meetings and suffered all kinds of humiliation and torture. But even in such an environment, he still did not give up hope and did not give up the struggle to make a name for himself.
Liao Hansheng's case attracted widespread attention and discussion at the time. Some believe that he is a victim of political struggle, while others hold a more mixed view. In any case, Liao Hansheng's story shows us a strong man who still maintains a noble personality and firm beliefs in the face of extreme adversity.
With the end of the Cultural Revolution, many wrongful convictions were gradually corrected, and many wrongful convicts were rehabilitated. Liao's reputation was later restored, and his story became an important footnote in that tumultuous era, reminding us of the complexities of history and the brilliance of human nature.
Looking back on Liao Hansheng's experience, I not only saw the tragedy and tenacity of a general, but also reflected on the profound lessons of that special historical period. History is written by people, and everyone's destiny is a microcosm of that era. Liao Hansheng's story is not only a review of his personal destiny, but also a profound reflection on that era.