Preface
One day in December 1955, in a corner of Beijing, a small turmoil was quietly brewing. Marshal Nie Rongzhen was in the office, watching Qian Xuesen, who had just finished attending the meeting, slowly leave in a luxury car, and his brows were furrowed.
What exactly triggered Marshal Nie's anger?
Why is this car so special that it can provoke a strong reaction from a national leader?
What is the thrilling historical background and important considerations of national security hidden behind this?
2. Background
Qian Xuesen, as the founder of China's aerospace industry, is known as the winner of the "Two Bombs and One Satellite" Meritorious Service Medal, and his existence is of great significance to New China. Qian Xuesen's story is much more than that. From studying in the United States to being placed under house arrest to overcoming many difficulties to return to his homeland, his life is full of legends.
In October 1955, Qian Xuesen finally returned to his motherland and immediately devoted himself to intense work. Every step he takes touches the hearts of countless people.
The case of luxury cars
That day, Qian Xuesen had just finished an important meeting and was about to go home. A dark blue imported luxury sedan was parked outside the conference hall, and this car was specially prepared for Qian Xuesen to ensure his safety on the road.
This car is not only luxurious, but also a rarity in the city of Beijing. It is said that there are only two such cars in the entire city of Beijing, and every time they appear, they will attract the attention of passers-by.
Nie Rongzhen's reaction
Nie Rongzhen looked at the dark blue car, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. He immediately called the staff around him and said in a stern tone: "This car is too conspicuous, replace it immediately, Qian Xuesen can't take this car anymore!" The staff was stunned for a moment, didn't dare to ask more, and immediately went to arrange for a car change.
Why does Nie Rongzhen care so much about this car?
What is the meaning behind this?
Protect the context of the mission
It all started in October 1955. At that time, not long after Qian Xuesen returned to China, Premier Zhou Enlai personally found Nie Rongzhen and solemnly handed him a task: "Nie Shuai, Qian Xuesen's safety will be handed over to you, and he and his family must be best protected." ”
Nie Rongzhen was well aware of Qian Xuesen's importance to the country, and immediately began to arrange various protective measures, from food and daily life to travel and transportation, everything was too big and small, and tried to be foolproof.
Protective measures
In order to ensure Qian Xuesen's safety, the relevant departments equipped him with the best car and the safest residence. However, these protections have created new problems.
Nie Rongzhen realized that although the high-end sedan Qian Xuesen was riding in was safe, it was too conspicuous, and in the current complex social environment, the car had become a moving target, which was easy to attract the attention of spies and hostile forces.
Problems arise
As Qian Xuesen's activities in Beijing gradually increased, the luxury sedan appeared more and more in the public eye. Nie Rongzhen found that every time Qian Xuesen went out, many people would stare at the car, and some people even began to inquire about the identities of the passengers in the car. Nie Rongzhen's mood became heavier and heavier, and he realized that if this continued, Qian Xuesen's safety would be difficult to guarantee.
Solution
After realizing the seriousness of the problem, Nie Rongzhen decisively decided to replace Qian Xuesen's car. He found the person in charge of the relevant department and put forward his request seriously: "Qian Xuesen can no longer sit in this car, he must change to an ordinary car, try to be low-key, and not be eye-catching." Although the head of the department was a little puzzled, at Nie Rongzhen's insistence, he finally agreed to the arrangement of changing the car.
After changing cars, Qian Xuesen still continued his busy work, but the potential safety hazards were greatly reduced. Nie Rongzhen's decision-making not only ensured Qian Xuesen's safety, but also reflected the country's great attention and care for scientists. In the long course of history, it is these seemingly inconspicuous little things that constitute the context of the times and achieve great causes.
epilogue
History is woven by countless details, and each detail may affect the course of the entire event. Nie Rongzhen's decision seems simple, but it contains far-reaching significance.
It is not only the protection of Qian Xuesen's safety, but also the responsibility for the future of the country.
As the old saying goes, "The devil is in the details." ”
In every link of national construction, only by paying attention to every detail can we achieve great causes.
Do you think Nie Rongzhen's decision at that time was right?
In that historical context, what other details deserve our attention?
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