The award of our army in 1955 is a great reward for those who have made contributions in the history of our army. Therefore, it has received high attention from all walks of life.
However, there is an important rule for awarding ranks this time, that is, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, those who transfer from the army to work in the local area will no longer be awarded military ranks.
Of course, this regulation is not completely one-size-fits-all. For those who have made outstanding contributions in the revolutionary war years, we should still seek their own opinions and fully consider their feelings.
For example, Li Xiannian served as the political commissar of the Red 30th Army during the Agrarian Revolution, served as the commander and political commissar of the 5th Division of the New Fourth Army during the War of Resistance Against Japan, and also served as the deputy commander of the Shanxi, Hebei, Shandong and Henan Field Army, and the deputy commander of the Central Plains Military Region. It was enough to be awarded the rank of general. However, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Xiannian transferred to the local work and was transferred to the central government in 1954 to serve as the deputy prime minister and minister of finance. Therefore, when he was awarded the rank in 1955, Li Xiannian's situation was very special.
In order to solve this problem, Chairman Mao personally talked to Li Xiannian.
That afternoon, Li Xiannian came to Chairman Mao’s residence. After a few greetings, Chairman Mao said straight to the point: “What did you think about this title award?”
Li Xiannian listened and replied: “Chairman, I have transferred to the local area to work, so I won’t participate in the title evaluation.”
Chairman Mao nodded and said: “You and I have thought of it together. I mean the same thing. Go to the local area. When you work, don’t participate in the rank evaluation anymore. I don’t want military rank anymore. This is just a form. Of course, military rank is also an affirmation of everyone’s battles on the battlefield. I think that according to your qualifications, you can be rated as a general. "
Li Xiannian stood up and solemnly said: "Chairman, I don’t want any military rank. Under your leadership, you can do a job. Let me be a sergeant squad leader!"
Chairman Mao laughed after hearing this.
In fact, Chairman Mao’s conversation with Li Xiannian this time was another purpose, because Li Xiannian was born in , the th Red Fourth Front Army, and wanted him to tell me who is the most qualified to be the general in the Red Fourth Front Army.
Everyone knows that rating military ranks is a very complex project, and it cannot be determined by just looking at military achievements and qualifications. Because in the revolutionary war years, everyone's respective tasks and division of labor will inevitably lead to differences in military achievements and achievements. This is not determined by individuals, but by revolutionary needs. Therefore, when evaluating military ranks, the balance of all aspects must be fully considered.
For example, among the three major fronts of the Red Army, the marshal and general must have representatives. Xu Xiangqian, as the commander-in-chief of the Red Fourth Front Army, was the natural candidate for the marshal. So, who will be the representative of the general?
Li Xiannian has been working in the Red Fourth Front Army for a long time. He also knows the generals in the Red Fourth Front Army very well. Therefore, when Chairman Mao asked this question, Li Xiannian thought about it and said: "I think it is Wang Shusheng. Whether it is his merits, qualifications, personal quality and style, Wang Shusheng is the most convinced general. No one can say anything about the Red Fourth Front Army."
Chairman Mao nodded after hearing this and said with a smile: "We have achieved consistency in our military rank work. Whether it is your rank or the recommended candidates, they all coincide with me." , This shows your mind and demeanor. "
Li Xiannian was a little embarrassed to hear Chairman Mao praise him like this, and immediately said: "Chairman, if my thoughts want to keep up with your thoughts, there is still a big gap, and I have to keep learning."
In fact, Chairman Mao was very satisfied with Li Xiannian's achievements in financial work. At a meeting, he joked that there are "four famous actresses" in my country's economic front, Zhou Enlai is one, Chen Yun is one, Bo Yibo is one, and Li Xiannian is also one.
Li Xiannian was originally in charge of the overall situation in Hubei. When he was transferred to the central government as Minister of Finance, he had no confidence because he had not taken specific financial work before and had no experience in this area, and was worried that he would not be competent for such an important job.
After Chairman Mao knew his concerns, he specially received him and gave him great encouragement. This dispelled Li Xiannian's concerns and made outstanding contributions to financial work since then.
Li Xiannian also admires Chairman Mao very much. Later he once said: "I learned from Shuai Xu in military affairs. Comrade Chen Yun is my economic teacher, and his diplomatic guidance is directly guided by Premier Zhou, and Chairman Mao is my lifelong mentor!"
(References: "Mao Zedong's Wisdom" and "Li Xiannian's Legendary Journey") # Headline Creation Challenge #
