For the New China, 1976 was an extremely special year. In that year, many founding fathers died of illness, including the people's good Prime Minister Zhou, the commander-in-chief of the three armies, and the people's leader Chairman Mao.
Chairman Mao was particularly concerned about one thing in his later years, that is, the issue of cultivating successors. In the end, he chose Hua Guofeng, a tried and true soldier. Hua Guofeng was an outstanding talent that Chairman Mao focused on training in his later years. He served as the Minister of Public Security and other important positions, conscientiously implemented the orders of the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao.
After Premier Zhou passed away, at the suggestion of Chairman Mao, Hua Guofeng was appointed as the first vice chairman of the CPC Central Committee and the Premier of the State Council. In June 1976, Chairman Mao was seriously ill and entrusted everything to Hua Guofeng, leaving behind the saying "You do things, I'll be relieved."
Through this sentence, it shows that Chairman Mao has great trust in Hua Guofeng, which is an important decision. After Chairman Mao passed away, Hua Guofeng took over his position well, served as Chairman of the Central Military Commission to preside over the work, assumed this heavy responsibility and did not let down the Chairman's heavy trust.
After Hua Guofeng took over Chairman Mao's work, he felt deeply stressed. A person's ability is extremely limited and someone needs to assist him in his work. Taking this into consideration, the organization sent three respected old comrades to assist Hua Guofeng in his work. Which three were they?
Chairman Mao’s loyal guard Wang Dongxing
Wang Dongxing is one of the people Chairman Mao trusts the most. After the founding of New China, he was mainly responsible for the guard work of the central leader, he was careful and serious in his work, and was sincere and responsible. Wang Dongxing had a deep revolutionary experience in his early years, participated in the Red Army and previous anti-"encirclement and suppression" operations, and was loyal to the Party and Chairman Mao, and withstood the test.
In the 1970s, Hua Guofeng and Wang Dongxing were good friends and colleagues. They had a deep friendship, and they were both people trusted by Chairman Mao. When Hua Guofeng was in charge of work, Wang Dongxing was one of his main helpers.
It is worth mentioning that both Wang Dongxing and Hua Guofeng are not greedy for power. They resigned from important positions in the early 1980s, retired from their important positions, retired behind the scenes, and enjoyed their retirement life. In his later years, Hua Guofeng rarely met with Wang Dongxing to reminisce about the past. Doing so shows his determination to retreat behind the scenes and no longer interferes with the incumbent comrades.
The old superior Li Xiannian
Li Xiannian has a deep revolutionary experience and was already a senior general of our army as early as the Red Army period. When Li Xiannian was awarded the rank in 1955, if Li Xiannian was still working in the army, he would at least be awarded the rank of general.
While Hua Guofeng was in charge of the work, he invited Li Xiannian to help. The two had been in a superior and subordinate relationship for many years. For Hua Guofeng, Li Xiannian is his respected superior, and his achievements are inseparable from his support and encouragement.
As we all know, Hua Guofeng has worked in Hunan, and has received the attention of Chairman Mao because of his outstanding political achievements. Some people may not know that during Hua Guofeng's time in Hunan, Li Xiannian was his superior leader. Whenever there were problems, Hua Guofeng would report to him and ask for advice.
Li Xiannian is an elder and teacher. He will carefully and patiently answer the problems encountered by Hua Guofeng and give him corresponding guiding opinions. Li Xiannian is experienced and appreciates subordinates like Hua Guofeng very much. He teaches experience without reservation. The two are not only colleagues of superiors and subordinates, but also good friends who can say everything.
In the early 1970s, Hua Guofeng was transferred to the central government and had more contacts with Li Xiannian in his work. The two were familiar with each other and trusted each other. After Hua Guofeng presided over the work, he immediately invited his former senior Li Xiannian to help with the work.
Li Xiannian did not disappoint Hua Guofeng's trust. At that time, China was at a critical moment, and all work was progressing. Li Xiannian assisted Hua Guofeng in completing many major events. He forgot to eat and sleep, went out early and returned late. During that period, he rarely took care of his family for work. The spirit of sacrificing his family for everyone deserves our respect.
In terms of qualifications and prestige, Hua Guofeng may not be as good as Li Xianniangao. With the support of the latter, Hua Guofeng has been much smoother in his work and all work is carried out in an orderly manner. All of this is inseparable from Li Xiannian's support.
The respected Marshal Ye
Marshal Ye is one of the top ten marshals of the New China. His revolutionary achievements were very high and he saved the Party Central Committee many times. Marshal Ye and Hua Guofeng are about twenty years apart. In front of Marshal Ye, Hua Guofeng is like a humble and studious scholar.
After Hua Guofeng presided over the work, in addition to inviting Wang Dongxing and Li Xiannian, he also invited Marshal Ye to help him complete the work, hoping to get his support.
Military Ye has outstanding achievements and high moral character. He has a very high status within the party. Hua Guofeng has heard of his great name since he was a child. After participating in the revolution, Hua Guofeng took Marshal Ye as an example and learned from him, hoping that one day he would listen to Marshal Ye's teachings and work with him.
In the 1970s, Hua Guofeng went to Beijing to work and was one step closer to Marshal Ye. At work, Hua Guofeng's approachable, modest, down-to-earth and hardworking style made Marshal Ye appreciate this young man very much.
After Hua Guofeng presided over the work, the respected Marshal Ye chose to support him unconditionally and became his firm backing. With the support of Marshal Ye, the work presided over by Hua Guofeng was progressing very smoothly.
Conclusion
After Hua Guofeng took over Chairman Mao’s work, he organized the three outstanding old revolutionaries, Wang Dongxing, Li Xiannian and Marshal Ye, to assist him. This arrangement is particularly reassuring. With the assistance of the three, Hua Guofeng completed the corresponding work well and lived up to Chairman Mao’s expectations for him.
A hero can help three people. No matter how capable people are, they still need help, otherwise everything will be difficult to do. Whether it is Chairman Mao or Hua Guofeng, there will be assistants with strong comprehensive capabilities around you. Only by working together can you get things done.
