Zhang Wentian is a very accomplished general secretary of the Central Committee in the history of the Communist Party of China. Deng Xiaoping delivered a eulogy at the memorial service for Comrade Zhang Wentian on August 25, 1979, saying that in January 1935, Comrade Zhang Wentian was "elected as the General Secretary of the Party Central Committee" at "the Zunyi Conference with great historical significance for our party".From January 1935, when he took over Bogu's "responsibility as the general secretary of the Central Committee" after the Zunyi Conference, to the Sixth Plenary Session of the Sixth Central Committee in September 1938, for more than three years, Zhang Wentian has been the leader of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. A generation of leaders of the Communist Party.

Mao Zedong once said: There are five dynasties in the history of our party. The first dynasty is Chen Duxiu, the second is Zhai Qiubai, the third is Xiang Zhongfa (actually Li Lisan), the fourth is Wang Ming and Bogu, and the third is Wang Ming. The Five Dynasties was Luo Fu (that is, Zhang Wentian). The election of Zhang Wentian as the general secretary at the Zunyi Conference is an inevitable choice in history. In the winter of 1932, after the temporary Central Political Bureau entered the Central Soviet Area, Zhang Wentian, as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, discussed economic policy, cultural and educational policy, and united front policy with General Secretary Bo Gu (whether to join forces with the 19th Route Army to fight against Chiang Kai-shek and Japan, Do not support the Fujian Incident) and other aspects have differences and debates.In the war against the enemy's fifth "encirclement and suppression" campaign, the two fought over the strategic issues of the Guangchang Campaign, and they fought red-faced and displeased at the meeting.While the contradiction between Zhang Wentian and Bogu (known as "Boluo contradiction") gradually deepened, and Zhang Wentian was squeezed out at the top of the central government, his relationship with Mao Zedong became closer, and many important views tended to agree.Zhang Wentian wrote a series of articles criticizing the mistakes of the "Left" deviation, and published an editorial called the "mobilization order" of the Long March before the departure of the Long March: "Everything is for the defense of the Soviet".When the Long March started, he, Mao Zedong and Wang Jiaxiang formed the "three-person group of the Central Team".After the defeat of the Xiangjiang Battle, the "Three-member Regiment of the Central Team" carried out a struggle against the wrong military line within the Political Bureau, proposed and insisted on the correct strategic direction of the Central Red Army; it prompted the Political Bureau to make a decision to hold a Zunyi meeting; Zhang Wentian also firstly proposed to invite Mao Zedong came out as a military commander.At the Zunyi Conference, after Bo Gu’s report and Zhou Enlai’s deputy report, Zhang Wentian was the first to stand up and make a counter report—a report against the “Left” wrong military line, which played a decisive role in the victory of the Zunyi Conference .It can be seen that from the anti-five "encirclement and suppression" campaigns to the Zunyi Conference, Zhang Wentian has been at the forefront of opposing "Left" errors in the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.At the same time, he was the leader second only to Bogu in the party position at that time, and he was also a cadre trained and trusted by the Communist International.After the Zunyi Conference, electing Zhang Wentian to replace Bogu as the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee was inevitable and a historical choice.

Regarding the issue of Zhang Wentian replacing Bo Gu as the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, there have been different explanations in one way or another.The first part of this book, based on historical facts, describes the process of Zhang Wentian from committing "Left" errors to standing at the forefront to fight against "Left" errors, and explains the historical inevitability of Zhang Wentian replacing Bogu as the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee after the Zunyi Conference.At that time, there was no more suitable candidate than Zhang Wentian in the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.This is the first major historical issue that this book intends to address.

The second major historical question that this book wants to explain is: Zhang Wentian, as the "leader of the fifth dynasty" in the history of the Communist Party of China, how did he perform as the general secretary? Zhang Wentian provoked the historical burden of the General Secretary of the Central Committee at a time when the Chinese Communist Party and the Red Army were in danger of life and death, and at a major historical turning point. After he became general secretary, he immediately drafted and convened a Politburo meeting to pass the resolution of the Zunyi Conference, conveyed and implemented the spirit of the Zunyi Conference to the Central Red Army, the Red Army and the leading organizations of the revolutionary bases in a timely manner, and completed the first in the history of the Communist Party of China. This great turning point saved the party, the Red Army, and the Chinese revolution.

During the Long March, together with Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Bogu, etc., he united the whole party and the whole army, fought against Zhang Guotao's retreat and rightist split, and contributed to the meeting of the three main forces of the Red Army.At this time, the Chinese Communist Party is facing an important historical turning point. When Japanese imperialist aggression intensified and the Chinese nation was in danger, Zhang Wentian, together with Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and Bo Gu, put forward the anti-Japanese national united front strategy, leading the whole party to realize the transformation from civil war to anti-Japanese war.He personally led the Red Army across the Yellow River to expand and consolidate the base area in northern Shaanxi; he advocated the peaceful settlement of the Xi'an Incident. The trinity of the Northwest Army maintained domestic peace; together with Mao Zedong, he guided the negotiations with the Kuomintang and contributed to the establishment of the second cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. In the process of fighting against the Japanese invaders, the Communist Party of China and the people's armed forces led by it have grown stronger.

Zhang Wentian, the general secretary, was called "Ming Jun" by Mao Zedong. He insisted on a democratic style and promoted democracy within the party, and was praised by the whole party.I believe that after reading this book, readers will be able to draw a conclusion: Zhang Wentian, the general secretary, has the position and power, and he is well-served, and he has made great achievements at two historical turning points. The third question addressed in this book is, how did Zhang Wentian leave the position of general secretary? Zhang Wentian is dedicated to the party, not fighting for power, not monopolizing power.During the Long March, in order to unite and fight for Zhang Guotao, he offered to give up the general secretary to Zhang Guotao.Mao Zedong disagreed, saying that what Zhang Guotao valued was military power, not necessarily.If he is really allowed to do so, once he takes power, it will be very dangerous. In August 1939, Wang Jiaxiang returned from Moscow to convey the opinion of Dimitrov, Secretary of the Secretariat of the Executive Committee of the Communist International, that the CCP should be headed by Mao Zedong.Zhang Wentian immediately transferred the power of general secretary to Mao Zedong step by step.Not only that, but for the overall benefit of the party, he conducted strict self-criticism, consciously reviewed the "Left" mistakes he had made in the past, and also took the initiative to ask for "repayment of debts" and "make up lessons", and practiced it personally. In early 1942, he led The team went to northern Shaanxi and northwestern Shanxi to conduct rural inspections, setting an example for the whole party to criticize themselves, and set an example for the whole party to correct mistakes with practical actions.

The second part of this book describes how after Zhang Wentian completed his historical mission as general secretary, he took the initiative to give up talents, left the post of general secretary, consciously carried out self-criticism, and used practical actions to "repay debts" and "make up lessons". His style of unity of theory and practice, His perfect personality and noble morality are enough to be a model for party cadres and revolutionary intellectuals! The ancients referred to "establishing virtue, making meritorious service, and establishing words" as the three immortals.As the general secretary of the Communist Party of China during the great historical turning point and the period of major strategic transformation, Zhang Wentian lived up to the great trust of the party and indeed met the requirements of the three immortals.His contribution to the Communist Party of China and the Chinese nation shines brightly on the sun and the moon, and illuminates the future.His strategic thoughts and theoretical works have become the precious spiritual wealth of the Chinese people.His moral sentiments set an example for the Chinese Communists.The high mountains stop, and the scenery stops.May Zhang Wentian's career, words and deeds as the general secretary, and his morality and sentiments, go down in history forever and last forever.

There are two opinions about Zhang Wentian's position after Boluo's handover.One is: "Zhang Wentian replaces Bo Gu as the general secretary of the Central Committee." The other is: the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.Those who say this are: 1. Zhang Wentian's "Yan'an Rectification Movement Notes in 1943" (December 16, 1943).Zhang Wentian wrote: "At the Zunyi meeting, not only did I not get hit, but I also criticized Li De and Bogu. I'm the general secretary."Zhang Wentian also wrote that before the Sixth Plenary Session of the Sixth Central Committee in September 1938, after Wang Jiaxiang conveyed the instructions of the Communist International (the central leadership of the Communist Party of China is headed by Mao Zedong), Zhang Wentian had "repeatedly proposed to liberate the General Secretary" to Mao Zedong, that is, The position of General Secretary of the Party Central Committee should be assumed by Mao Zedong.Mao Zedong believed that it was not the time to raise this issue, and asked Zhang Wentian to continue to take on the responsibility.Zhang Wentian believed that since Mao wanted him to remain "General Secretary" in name, he "did not express an attitude of resolutely abdicating".He also reviewed and said: "It was a mistake of mine not to insist on electing Comrade Mao Zedong as the General Secretary of the Central Committee."However, "Although I have not resigned from the position of general secretary, my policy is to gradually transfer the job, not to hold on to it."

2. Zhou Enlai said in a speech in July 1971: We lived for a day at the junction of the three provinces of Tashi, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou called the "Three Provinces of Chicken Crow". I was very impressed when Bogu was replaced and Zhang Wentian became the general secretary. 3. Deng Xiaoping’s Eulogy Speech at Comrade Zhang Wentian’s Memorial Service (August 25, 1979) stated that in January 1935, at the Zunyi Conference of great historical significance to our Party, Comrade Zhang Wentian was “elected as General Secretary.” Deng Xiaoping said in "Building a Mature Party with Fighting Capability": "Comrade Mao Zedong did not become the general secretary at that time. Of course, Bogu's general secretary could not become the general secretary, but Luo Fu, who once stood on the side of Wang Ming's line, was still the general secretary. secretary."

4. Chen Yun wrote in "The Outline of the Enlarged Meeting of the Political Bureau of Zunyi" (February or March 1935): "During the march from Zunyi to Weixin, in terms of the division of labor, it was decided that Comrade Luo Fu represented Comrade Bogu as the leader. General responsibility." Chen Yun said in a conversation with the person in charge of the Zunyi Conference Memorial Hall on August 23, 1977: "After the Zunyi Conference, it was decided to let Zhang Wentian take the overall responsibility in the central government. This is Chairman Mao's strategy. Unclear."

5. The autobiographical materials written by Peng Dehuai mentioned Zhang Guotao's attitude towards Zhang Wentian in August and September of 1935: "At that time Zhang Wentian was the general secretary, and they didn't take it seriously." 6. Yang Shangkun talked with Liu Ying on March 22, 1997, and said: "After the Zunyi meeting, I wonder if you have noticed that there was no general secretary for a while. What is the reason for this? This is because Comrade Wen Tian is modest. At the Zunyi meeting In general, there was a relatively unanimous opinion that Luo Fu should replace Bogu as the general secretary. But Comrade Wen Tian was very modest and repeatedly declined. Comrade Mao Zedong also said that it would be better for him to participate in military command. So this issue was put on hold. It was delayed for 20 years. Tomorrow, we can no longer delay, the Central Standing Committee made a decision, and Comrade Wen Tian took up this burden. Zhang Wentian was the general secretary at that time, and he was supported by everyone." 7. Wu Xiuquan said in the article recalling the Long March and Zhang Wentian: "After the meeting, Comrade Bogu was relieved of his post as general secretary... Zhang Wentian was elected as the general secretary." leadership work". 8. Huang Kecheng said in an article: "The situation of the Zunyi meeting, I listened to Chairman Mao personally conveyed it in the Three Army Corps...but Comrade Zhang Wentian (Luo Fu) served as the general secretary.". 9. On January 5, 1981, Hu Qiaomu wrote to Xia Yanxin that "the Secretariat of the Central Committee was reorganized in December [1937], and the Central Committee no longer has a general secretary," and that Zhang Wentian "was no longer the general secretary." . 10. The "Investigation Report on the "Sixty-One Case"" approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in December 1982 stated: "In 1936, Comrade Zhang Wentian was the general secretary of the Central Committee, and his reply should be regarded as representative central." For the convenience of writing, this book refers to Zhang Wentian who assumed the general responsibility of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China after the Zunyi Conference by using the common name of "general secretary" according to Deng Xiaoping's eulogy. In addition, the exact location of the meeting of the Standing Committee that decided on Boluo's handover cannot be fully determined.Some people say that based on field observations, it is more likely that the Standing Committee will be spending money on the house during its meetings.There is a five-bay wooden house decorated with carvings, which is the largest house in the surrounding area.However, according to eyewitnesses at the time, there were many wires and antennas installed here.It is estimated that the communication department is stationed.In my opinion, the meeting place of the Central Standing Committee is likely to be in Gaokan, a village a little to the west of Hua's house.