The marshal was known for his humble and low-key character, and despite his outstanding achievements, he was never arrogant or rash, sincere in his dealings with others, and in harmony with his neighbors. At the 1955 ceremony, he offered to lower his rank in order to make him more meritorious.
This move made *** deeply admired, and specially issued instructions to resolutely not allow him to resign. The marshal's modest qualities and selfless dedication made a deep impression on the hearts of the people.
Luo Lao has always been a talented man in Hunan, gifted and intelligent, and has shown excellent learning ability since he was a child, and is known as a scholar. In 1926 and 1927, he studied at Qingdao University and Sun Yat-sen University (now Wuhan University) in Wuchang, during which time he joined the Communist Youth League.
Soon after, he decided to join the National Revolutionary Army and fight with the troops in the north and south to fight against the Beiyang faction. In 1927, he returned to Hunan, co-led the majestic Autumn Harvest Uprising with ***, and joined the Red Army.
In the Red Army, he successively served as a company and battalion political work cadre. The first time I met ***, Mr. Luo was deeply attracted by his vision and unique personality, and in the following decades, no matter what happened, he firmly supported ***
At a work conference of the Red Fourth Army, some people proposed the so-called "democratization within the army" and hoped that the people's armed forces would abandon discipline and leadership, fight their own battles, and wait for the right time.
Oppose this so-called "extreme democratization", which he believes leads to the army becoming loose and fragmented, and thus ineffective. He insisted that the party should exercise unified command over the people's armed forces and firmly struggle against the enemy with Marxism-Leninism as its guiding ideology.
The position of **supporting*** helped him realize the grand concept of the party commanding the gun and ensured the correct and stable development of the people's armed forces. In 1934, with part of the old Red Army as the backbone, with newly recruited soldiers and incorporated Kuomintang troops as the main body, a new corps was established - the Red 8th Army Corps.
In the process of moving to southern Gansu, due to the continuous fighting, the soldiers were very tired and even a little resentful, and deliberately fell asleep on the side of the road. Some political cadres tried to stop this phenomenon by using violence, but *** immediately stood up and stopped them.
He stressed that political work is not just talking about theories and drawing big pies, but also requires cadres to practice what they do, set an example, and convey morality with actions. We do face difficulties, but we must dare to face them squarely and lead the fighters to overcome them together.
Party members should always be pioneers and models, have the courage to endure hardships, be willing to contribute, and move the soldiers with sincerity, so as to unite and enhance the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the troops.
Under the guidance of Mr. Luo, the political cadres gradually changed their work methods, achieved remarkable results, established a deep class friendship with the soldiers, and made the entire Red 8th Army Corps look completely new.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Mr. Luo and Mr. Lin fought side by side in the 115th Division, commanding the troops to carry out many medium-sized battles, which not only struck at the Japanese puppet army, but also expanded the scope of the base area, and stimulated the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of the people of the entire Qilu land.
During the Liberation War, he served as the political commissar of Dongye, and after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he served as the director of the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army.
In 1955, Mr. Luo was proposed to be awarded the rank of marshal by the ** Military Commission, but he modestly believed that his achievements were not as prominent as Mr. Zhu and Mr. Peng, and he should not enjoy such a high honor.
Although his military exploits are not many, his contributions in the field of political work are unparalleled. It is precisely because of his correct guidance and building that the people's armed forces have been able to develop steadily.
** Special instructions not to allow him to be "modest" anymore, and he cannot be without him in the rank of marshal, requiring him to accept the arrangements of the Military Commission unconditionally. In the end, Mr. Luo was "forced" to accept the rank of marshal.
The unremitting efforts of political work cadres are an important factor in the invincibility and invincibility of the people's armed forces. They have successfully mobilized the subjective initiative of the soldiers, made the unit an indestructible whole, and greatly improved its discipline and combat effectiveness.
Luo Shuai's contribution to the political work post is unparalleled, he led our army to win successive battles, defeated hostile forces, and established New China. Therefore, Mr. Luo's title of marshal is well deserved.