Chapter 45 1. The wise decision made at the Third Plenum of the Central Committee pointed out the direction for me

The state "leniently released" me and granted me citizenship.In society, I should enjoy the same political treatment as other citizens.But it is not.Due to the perniciousness of the extreme "constituent only theory" left over from the "Cultural Revolution", I am still discriminated against politically.For example, before I moved into the compound at No. 96 Jiaodaokou East Street, the relevant unit sent cadres to that compound to make arrangements.They told the residents that an "old rightist", a "major general of the Kuomintang", and a "prisoner released by amnesty" will move into that small empty house; you must be vigilant and draw a clear line, "don't forget class struggle".This kind of political pressure made me feel like a heavy burden on my shoulders, and I couldn't breathe.

On April 4, 1978, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued [1978] No. 11 document.Among them, it was announced: "All the hats of rightists will be removed." "Rightists" are certainly happy; but the social status and material treatment of these people have not been improved.For example, I still only get 18 yuan a month for living expenses, and I cannot resume my salary.People in society see this issue more clearly.Some people say: the rightist issue is the essence, and it is not sure whether it has been misclassified. Just taking off the hat does not change its essence.So they call the "rightists" who have taken off their hats "rightists who have taken off their hats".

On September 23, 1978, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued [1978] No. 55 document.Among them, the policy of correcting wrongly classified rightists was announced.This is an important document that thoroughly solves the problem of "rightists", and I am encouraged.I am determined to correct the wrong labeling of me as a "rightist" in accordance with this policy of the Party Central Committee.Who should I ask for correction?The problem is that Renmin University of China made a mistake. Of course, I have to go to Renmin University of China first.It was my first visit to Renmin University of China, and the problem was not resolved.As a last resort, I went to visit Principal Cheng Fangwu.Cheng Lao asked about my situation and said, I will forward your report to the Human Resources Department.At that time, Renmin University of China had just resumed school and was calling back people from all directions.I think my "rightist" problem and my work problem may be solved at the same time.

A few days later, I went to the personnel department to inquire about the results.A cadre replied: Your report has been forwarded, but Principal Cheng didn't approve a single word on it, so we can't handle it.My hopes turned to disappointment. On December 22, 1978, the newspaper published the Communiqué of the First Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.Among them, it was decided to adopt the policy of "seeking truth from facts and correcting mistakes" for unjust, false and wrongly decided cases, and to rehabilitate them.After studying this document, I am in high spirits!Based on this wise policy, I decided to appeal to the Organization Department of the Central Committee, requesting my party membership to be restored, and my unjust and wrong case to be vindicated.