In 1977, after two years of silence, **returned**. This comeback comes at a time when the situation at home and abroad has undergone major changes, and his return also indicates that China is about to enter a new stage of development.
On July 31 of the same year, ** held a grand celebration meeting for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army in Beijing, ** made a public appearance at the conference, which was his first public appearance after his comeback.
At this time, as the vice chairman of the Communist Party of China, the vice chairman of the Military Commission, the vice premier, and the chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, energy has become a problem for him in his 70s.
Therefore, it was decided to select one person to serve as the secretary general of the CMC to assist him in his work in the CMC.
** found General Zhang Aiping, hoping that he could serve as the secretary general of the Military Commission, but after hearing ***'s proposal, Zhang Aiping shook her head on the spot, saying that she was not qualified, her knowledge and ability were limited, and her energy was not good.
However, Zhang Aiping did not stop there, he went on to recommend *** and said that he was more suitable for this position. So, why did Zhang Aiping refuse *** recommendation***?
Naming Zhang Aiping at a critical moment is not a momentary impulse, but the result of careful consideration. Zhang Aiping has worked in the General Staff Department for more than 20 years, responsible for the work of national defense science, technology and industry, and is one of the important contributors to China's successful atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb, and missile tests.
During the special period, despite the unfair treatment he suffered, he still cared about China's science and technology industry and led the formulation and implementation of plans for the development of intercontinental missiles, submarine-to-surface missiles, and other cutting-edge equipment.
In 1977, Zhang Aiping returned to leadership positions again, and he was appointed deputy chief of the general staff and director of the National Defense Science and Technology Commission, continuing to be responsible for the work in the field of national defense science and technology.
** Zhang Aiping was chosen as the secretary general of the Military Commission, mainly because of his ability and ability. Zhang Aiping was not only outstanding in wartime, but also in peacetime.
In addition, since he has worked in the General Staff for many years and has an in-depth knowledge of the various departments of the General Staff, this will help him to adapt more quickly to the post of Secretary-General. More importantly, with the intensification of the struggle for hegemony between the United States and the Soviet Union, large-scale wars around the world seem to have become a thing of the past, so China urgently needs to develop science and technology.
And Zhang Aiping once led these jobs, and now she takes over, which can be described as handy. For these considerations, ** chose Zhang Aiping. However, despite the high hopes placed on him, Zhang Aiping rejected his offer and explained the reason for his refusal.
Zhang Aiping proposed to the army that the key to the modernization of the army lies in the best equipment, and there are relatively few talents in this area at present. He expressed his willingness to continue to serve the army for three years, hoping to upgrade the army's equipment to a satisfactory state as a handover to ***.
** He was very pleased with this, and he knew that the reason proposed by Zhang Aiping could not be refused. Subsequently, ** asked Zhang Aiping if he didn't take over, then who would be the right person**.
Zhang Aiping suggested that *** was a candidate.
**, one of the ten founding generals, served as one of the main leaders of the Military Commission in the *** era. He headed the Ministry of Public Security, participated in the suppression of the "counter-revolutionary" movement, and later served as Secretary General of the Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff, and Deputy Minister of Defense.
Although during the special period, he temporarily left his post due to a broken leg, under the care of ***, he made a comeback and served as an adviser to the Military Commission. Zhang Aiping recommended *** to serve as the secretary general of the Military Commission for two reasons: first, *** had relevant post experience before this, and second, although he only had one leg due to illness, he was capable, loyal to the party, and his personality was also very suitable.
At Zhang Aiping's suggestion, ** finally agreed. However, when he heard about this, he was worried because he was worried that one of his legs would get in the way of his work.
So, he found Zhang Aiping and asked with some pain: "Can I still do it like this?" Zhang Aiping didn't care about this, she replied: "You are completely capable, Roosevelt can't do it on both legs, and you become a **, you are the secretary general and you don't want you to run below, you have a car and a **, just find two more capable secretaries." ”
Hearing Zhang Aiping's encouragement, ** seemed very excited. After the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, he served as a member of the Standing Committee and Secretary-General of the Military Commission, and began to assist the Ministry of Education in the work of "putting things in order".
**In the post of secretary general, even if he was physically disabled, he still maintained a drastic work style and made important contributions to the work of the Central Military Commission. However, in 1978, he was forced to temporarily stop working due to a sick leg disease.
On the advice of his German doctors, he decided to travel to Germany** to regain his health and work better. He also contacted Zhang Aiping, hoping that German experts would also examine his leg.
Zhang Aiping's leg was injured during a special period, and after examination, ** decided to go to Germany for surgery. Zhang Aiping suggested that the German doctor bring some medical supplies back to China, while *** hoped to change a pair of prosthetic limbs.
However, to everyone's surprise, ** the operation was successful, but he died of a heart attack. Hearing the news, Zhang Aiping was heartbroken. After the body was sent back to Beijing, the party organization prepared to make Zhang Aiping the director of the funeral committee.
But when Zhang Aiping reviewed the eulogy, she unfortunately fell in the rain and fractured her wrist, so she could only be admitted to the hospital, missing the farewell ceremony. This incident has always made Zhang Aiping feel guilty.