In October 1973, shortly after the conclusion of the 10th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, ** and *** had a key conversation. The Chairman stressed that the stability of the eight military regions is of paramount importance to the security of the country, and he was deeply concerned about this.
After his death, the chaos in the military district may be difficult to clean up. Therefore, he hopes to find a solution.
Deng Gong saw through the chairman's concerns, and did not speak, but just held the teacup in front of the chairman and exchanged it with the teacup in front of himself. When the chairman saw Deng Gong's actions, he couldn't help laughing out loud and said to Deng Gong: "It seems that we have the same idea. ”
Our party's leadership strategy for the armed forces has always been that of "the party commanding the gun," and no matter how powerful the armed forces are, they cannot be separated from the party's leadership. Otherwise, we may return to the situation in which the warlords of the old society fought each other and acted independently.
However, how to ensure that the gun is truly in the hands of the party is a question that requires careful consideration. Although the armed forces as a whole are subordinate to the party's leadership, there are always some weaknesses in human nature.
If a leader of a military region serves in a military region for a long time, over time, he will form his own small circle and even form a faction. Once factions emerge within the army, the party is no longer the only leader of the army.
Therefore, ** and Deng Gong thought of a solution, that is, to rotate the commanders of the eight military regions, so as to fundamentally avoid the formation of small circles.
** Believing that it is necessary to adjust the commanders of the eight military regions in order to carry out their work better, he decided to convene these eight commanders for a dialogue in order to understand each other's positions and views.
On December 20, ** presided over this military meeting, at which he directly put forward his ideas and stressed the need and urgency of adjustment.
Although everyone present was surprised by this decision, they all understood that the decision was made for the sake of national interests.
After the meeting, ** talked to the eight commanders individually to help them understand the decision and prepare them ideologically.
Although the eight commanders were a little caught off guard by the sudden move, they all put the overall situation of the country first and finally agreed with the chairman.
However, to be honest, to leave a familiar place, everyone has a feeling in their hearts.
Han Xianchu complained the most in the conversation, he was the one who was transferred the farthest, directly transferred from the Fuzhou Military Region to the Lanzhou Military Region, the north and the south are separated, it can be said that there is a difference between heaven and earth.
Although Han Xianchu was not afraid of difficulties, he couldn't help but complain.
The chairman also understands Han Xianchu's mood very well. General Han Xianchu has worked in the Fuzhou Military Region for many years, and everything in the Fuzhou Military Region can be said to have been built up little by little from scratch.
Over the years, he has established a deep relationship with the military region and the place of Fuzhou, and now he is suddenly leaving, and the feelings of the people cannot be ignored. If you turn around and walk away immediately, it will look abnormal.
My physical condition is not very good, I have a toothache attack, and the doctor recommends that I have a filling, do you think I should have it filled? After listening to the chairman's words, Han Xianchu suddenly became enlightened and understood the chairman's intentions.
He understood that the "filling" he meant was not just about personal health, but also about warning that there were "holes" in the country that needed to be repaired. At this time, the transfer of the eight military regions is the solution to this problem.
After realizing this, Han Xianchu's heart was relieved, he stood up and saluted the chairman, and solemnly said: "Chairman, please rest assured, I will definitely live up to your expectations." ”
Ten days later, the eight commanders successfully completed their military transfers and went to various places. Han Xianchu and his family arrived in the northwest, and the environment was very different from Fuzhou. When he first arrived in Lanzhou, he immediately set out to inspect and familiarize himself with the new working environment.
Although Lanzhou and Fuzhou are separated from each other in the north and south, they are equally strategically significant. As the hinterland of our country, the northwest is home to a large number of military equipment and arsenals, and any omission may cause irreparable consequences.
In this regard, Han Xianchu felt deep pressure, but pressure is motivation. In the past, he worked tirelessly and diligently in the Fuzhou Military Region, and now he is in Lanzhou.
Under his leadership, he was deeply gratified by the work reports handed in by the commanders of the major military regions. Despite the change of duty station, these generals remained faithful to their duties and served the military district.
Deng Gong later commented that this was one of the wisest and greatest decisions. The transfer or non-transfer of the leadership of the military region may be inconsequential to many people. But in that particular historical period, it was a task that had to be accomplished.
As *** said, the long-term lack of personnel turnover and fixed leadership have made the country "sick".
Under such circumstances, even though the leading cadres in various localities have no intention of forming gangs and factions subjectively, they have objectively caused all kinds of problems.
Therefore, there is an urgent desire to solve this problem.
In 1973, an important decision was made, and the reason was very direct. This year, **'s physical condition deteriorated, and he had a premonition that he would die soon.
He is worried that if the national problem is not resolved now, the country and the people will suffer heavy losses after his death. Therefore, he is eager to do more for the country while his body can still support him.
Behind his actions is a deep concern for the motherland and people he loves. This decision has had a profound impact on history. Since then, the leadership of the military region has been regularly transferred, which is a valuable asset left to us.
He told us with his actions that only when the gun is always in the hands of the party can the people truly rest assured and the country be truly stable.