1. Handle the Sudu incident in the West Lake and rescue Liang Xingchu and other prisoners.
The "Sutuo" in West Lake (west of Weishan Lake) was first established by the lakeside prefectural committee under the district committee. 1August, 939, Wang, the organization minister of Hubin District Committee, falsely accused Wei Dingyuan, a teacher of Huxi Cadre School, of being a "bandit". And was supported by Wang Fengming, then Chairman of the Military and Political Committee of Huxi District. The two kings also kidnapped the party secretary of Sulu-Henan District and agreed to their actions. So they extort confessions by torture, induce confessions, collude with confessions, and then arrest people according to confessions. In such a vicious circle, the more Trotskyites there are, the more revolutionaries there will be.
Luo Ronghuan learned that after the rate of a guard force and all the cadres of the security department rushed across Weishan Lake to Shan County. Arrived near the 4 th brigade station and lived in a small village.
In the village, Luo Ronghuan saw mimeographed leaflets entitled "Tell Sulu and Henan people to win their first battle" posted everywhere in the street. Luo Ronghuan read the lies fabricated by Wang Fengming and said angrily, "The Party organizations have been overthrown, and a large number of party member cadres have been killed. People are in panic, and cadres and soldiers feel insecure. What did you say' successful in the first battle'? " What would it be like if it was a' complete victory'! "
According to the prior arrangement, Luo Ronghuan will hold talks with Wang Fengming. As soon as Wang Fengming stepped into the threshold, he saw Luo Ronghuan's political commissar frowning and staring at him from behind his glasses. He used to be a guard in Luo Ronghuan, so he bowed his head and gave a military salute. He is holding a stack of materials rushed out in advance, and the fake is fake, and the report is full of loopholes.
Luo Ronghuan, who is very patient at ordinary times and always lets people finish their sentences, really has no patience to listen, so he interrupted him and asked bluntly, "Why did you arrest Liang Xingchu (the captain of the fourth brigade?"
"He is a Trotskyist and has colluded with the enemy in Xuzhou," Wang Fengming replied irrationally. "What evidence is there?" Luo Ronghuan asked.
As soon as Wang Fengming raised his hand, he said, "There are other people's confessions." "How did you get this confession?" Luo Ronghuan became serious. He simply ignored these materials. Before Wang Fengming answered, he further asked, "Did you hit someone? Did you extort a confession? Is there any punishment? "
This series of questions seemed to be a barrage, and Wang Fengming was at a loss and had to admit that he hesitated to use punishment.
"What is the basis of torture! Don't know the history of others, don't you know the situation in Liang Xingchu? He climbed over the snow-capped mountains and walked across the grass, and was injured more than a dozen times. How did he become a counter-revolutionary? "
Wang Fengming wanted to quibble, but Luo Ronghuan got angry and asked sharply, "You arrested so many people and killed so many people, but you didn't ask for instructions or report. How lawless are you? " ! If I hadn't brought my troops, I think you would have arrested me. "
According to Liang Xingchu's memory:
Liang Xingchu
At that time, I was the deputy division commander of Suluyu detachment and the battalion chief of the 4th battalion, and Wang Fengming was the director of the political department of the detachment and the political commissar of the 4th battalion. Our brigade activities are in the west of Weishan Lake (referred to as Huxi area). Wang Fengming is also secretary of the Military and Political Committee of Huxi District.
1939 At the turn of summer and autumn, "anti-drag" appeared in the west of the lake. They used the method of extorting a confession by torture, with one as ten and ten as a hundred, and for a time there was a tendency that there were no good people in Hongtong County. In more than a month, hundreds of local people were killed. Later, it expanded from the local area to the army.
10 in mid-October, Wang Fengming designed this matter, and suddenly arrested me, saying that someone confessed that I colluded with the Japanese in Xuzhou and sent a telegram. At this time, Wang Fengming killed people and killed their eyes. He didn't ask me to explain the situation at all, and he didn't listen to my excuses. He insisted that I was a spy and asked me to give up my partner.
At the same time, he arrested the cadres of all battalions of the Fourth Battalion and some cadres of the company, which made the western part of the lake very tense and made everyone in the local and military regions feel unsafe. There were more than 2,000 people in our four battalions alone, and 500 to 600 people ran away in more than a week. Shortly after my arrest, I was told secretly that Wang Fengming would kill me soon, and the situation was very serious.
I asked Wang Fengming to write a report to his superiors many times, and asked them to send someone to investigate, but they were all rejected. It's really an "old cow falling into the well", and there's nothing to do but wait for death in vain. So I made up my mind that when I was executed, I must expose Feng Wang's mistakes to the masses.
But after a few days of tension, nothing happened and the air eased a little. One night, the platoon leader of the security guard took the opportunity of checking the whistle and quietly told me that the political commissar Luo had come.
After hearing this, I suddenly had mixed feelings, and I couldn't help thinking of the situation when 1930 was first incorporated into the 36th regiment of 12 division: the AB regiment was suppressed there, and people were often arrested and killed, and the troops were very nervous. Political commissar Luo did not believe that there were so many AB regiments. Ignoring other people's objections, he instructed us 12 Division to release more than 30 people at a time. I feel saved when I think of what I said at that time: "Luo political commissar has mercy under the knife."
Somehow, I was born in an iron man, left home, left the Soviet area, was injured seven times in the battle, but never cried. At this moment, I can't help but burst into tears. When I think about it, I can't sleep all night.
Early the next morning, the Ombudsman took me to the residence of political commissar Luo. At the sight of Luo's political commissar, I was so excited that I burst into tears and burst into tears. I involuntarily knelt down for Luo's political commissar.
Luo commissar's guards pulled me and sat me on a stool. Luo political commissar said: "Don't cry, talk slowly!" I tried my best to control my feelings, but I still couldn't. I sobbed for ten minutes before I calmed down.
Political commissar Luo asked me how "Suto" came from. How were you arrested? How about sending a telegram to the Japanese? I reported this situation to Luo's political commissar and explained that I didn't have a radio station, and the radio stations and translators of the four brigades were controlled by Wang Fengming. How can I send a message?
After understanding all kinds of situations, political commissar Luo said affirmatively, "I see that you have no problem. Go back and have a good rest and prepare to lead troops to fight." A few ordinary words, like a fire, warmed my heart. When I left, I wanted to say a few words of thanks to Luo, but I was so excited that my throat was sore that I couldn't say a word.
Regarding this historical fact, the TV series "Historical Sky" adapted from the novel of the same name shows that Jiang Daya (the original novel is Liang Daya, which should be the prototype of Liang Xingchu, played by ZhangFeng yi) was put into prison by Wanjia Cup (played) on trumped-up charges, tortured and forced to admit the so-called "Trotskyist" charges, and was finally rescued by Commander Yang Tinghui (played by Li). This story is based on the "Suto" incident in the West Lake.
Stills of TV series "Historical Sky"
Luo Ronghuan, who seldom gets angry, severely condemned Wang Fengming, who was overbearing, while Wang Fengming, who was illogical, bowed his head. Then, Luo Ronghuan rescued Liang Xingchu and other prisoners.
Luo Ronghuan decided to expel Wang and submit him to the Ministry of Security for further examination. Soon, Wang committed suicide for fear of sin.
As for Wang Fengming, because he is very young and has gone through the Long March, Luo Ronghuan thinks that he has been used and made political mistakes. After severe criticism, Luo Ronghuan transferred him from Huxi and assigned him as the head of the 686th regiment.
1940 10, Luo Ronghuan and Chen Guang put forward in their telegrams to the Central Committee on the deployment of division cadres: "Wang Fengming has made a serious mistake and is ready to cancel his post and transfer back to the political department to carry out in-depth struggle in the army."
194 1 February, the central government decided to sentence Wang Fengming to imprisonment. The document has reached Shandong, and it is already summer. Luo Ronghuan called the Central Committee in the name of him and Chen Guang to express his support for the Central Committee's decision. At the same time, he called Wang Fengming to the headquarters, announced his expulsion from the Party membership, and transferred him to the headquarters to do administrative work.
Luo Ronghuan plans to send the king to Yan 'an later, and then he will be imprisoned. Knowing that he was guilty, Wang Fengming fled to the enemy overnight and became a traitor.
Luo Ronghuan immediately reported to the Central Committee in the name of Chen and Luo: "We have tolerated it. I (Rong Huan) am responsible for this mistake and request the Central Committee to give criticism and punishment. " On the second day of Wang's escape (according to Wu Shuo, who was working as a secretary at 1 15 division headquarters at that time, he was recovering from illness and was not at the headquarters), Luo Ronghuan publicly criticized himself when he spoke at the division's political work conference.
Luo Ronghuan's self-criticism shows that he trusts Rainbow Feng Ming too much. Luo Ronghuan has always been very kind to people. He always thinks highly of cadres and respects their revolutionary consciousness. However, when he meets the bad guy Rainbow Feng Ming, he will inevitably make mistakes. If there are mistakes, he will review them. His aboveboard personality left a deep impression on everyone.
On the right is Luo Ronghuan.
Second, do a good job in cadre work patiently and meticulously.
According to Liang Xingchu's memory:
Comrade Luo Ronghuan is introverted and strict on the surface, but once he comes into contact with him, he will feel that he is a warm-hearted person. As a cadre, he works patiently and meticulously.
1943 streamline troops, cancel brigades and enrich the main regiment. I was a brigade commander at that time, and I was glad to hear that I had been downsized and went to Yan 'an to study. Later, it was decided to streamline the cadres at the brigade level, with the head of the main regiment and the political commissar. Many comrades had ideological problems.
After Luo's political commissar found out, he talked to these comrades alone. When political commissar Luo talked to me, his kidney disease was very serious and his body was very weak. Sometimes he sits or stands.
From the analysis of the current situation, it shows that the Japanese aggressors have gone downhill. In order to adapt to the new situation, we must streamline the army, which further shows that streamlining the army is temporary and its development is long-term. He also said that it is not a problem to let me be the head of the regiment, but the need to streamline the army. It is a step-by-step measure that requires me to take a long-term view.
The words made me open-minded and cheerful, and I went to be the head of the team happily. 1August, 945, on the eve of the counter-offensive, in order to meet the needs of the new form, Luo political commissar transferred troops to reorganize Shandong troops, and immediately pulled up eight divisions, and I became the first division commander. Subsequently, he went to the northeast with Luo's political commissar and put himself into a new battlefield.
Third, we always seek truth from facts when dealing with problems.
According to Chen Yi's memory:
Chen Yi, First Minister of Culture of the General Political Department.
1943, the Central Committee sent a comrade to Shandong to convey the experience of Yan 'an rectification movement, especially the experience of learning from the inner-party line struggle. However, he did not accurately convey the real experience of Yan 'an rectification movement at that time, but mainly conveyed to us the experience of "democratic inspection" and inspection of cadres.
The so-called "democratic inspection" means asking cadres and the masses of all units to give their opinions to leading cadres. Call on everyone to "say what you have to say, and fart if you have something to say", and also put forward that "leading cadres should avoid it for fear of affecting the masses' speech". As the saying goes, "a person's speech is one side, and when it is concentrated, it is comprehensive."
After this kind of "democratic inspection" was piloted in Shandong Branch and several units in the military region, such as Volkswagen Daily, the Ministry of Health in the military region, the war trade union in directly under the authority (namely, the provincial government) and the Jiaodong District Party Committee, everyone felt that it was inappropriate: Shandong was the battlefield behind the enemy lines, and the enemy situation changed several times a day; If promoting democracy is not to strengthen unity, improve the style of leadership and work, and enhance the combat effectiveness of the troops, but to set everyone against each other, alienate Germany and lose morale, how can we deal with the enemy?
During the democratic inspection, some people did put forward some good suggestions, such as exposing and criticizing bureaucracy and guerrilla habits.
But it also puts forward some unreasonable demands. For example, the staff of the People's Daily, which I lead, asked everyone to issue a robe in addition to a cotton-padded jacket, and threatened the leaders to do so. I explained to these comrades, conveyed Comrade Luo Ronghuan's instructions, and pointed out that financial difficulties made it impossible for the time being. I quoted the provisions of the war trade union (provincial government) and pointed out that this was inconsistent with the system stipulated by the government.
However, some comrades influenced by anarchism even threatened: "International producers can be dissolved, and the rules of trade unions are nothing." Some comrades even threatened me: "If you have to hand out robes, be careful of your machine."
Although the storm subsided after persuasion, it made us deeply realize how to carry forward democracy, which is a problem worthy of serious consideration.
I made a report to Comrade Luo Ronghuan, and he also received similar reports from other units. After careful consideration and study, he and several comrades in the Central Branch decided to ask the Central Committee for instructions and suggested that Shandong stop the "democratic inspection" that had already started and temporarily stop the so-called "trial and punishment movement" that had not yet started.
He pointed out that leading cadres should listen to the criticism of the masses with an open mind, study it carefully, review any mistakes, correct them after the review, and give the masses an account; We should seriously convince the unreasonable opinions of the masses. Anarchism should not be accepted, especially if cadres are easily marginalized (avoided) and overthrown.
Regarding the trial of cadres, he stressed that even if the bad guys who have infiltrated the revolutionary ranks are dealt with, they should use the proper policy of cadre trial and the policy of eliminating counterrevolutionaries, which should be reviewed by the organization department or the security department according to legal procedures and should not be treated as enemies easily.
On the basis of Comrade Luo Ronghuan's suggestion and practical experience in various places, the CPC Central Committee and Comrade Mao Zedong quickly decided to stop the practice of inspecting cadres in Yan 'an, and thoroughly and conscientiously corrected the mistakes that had occurred.
In this way, the more serious consequences caused by the so-called "rescue movement" launched by Kang Sheng, a political swindler who claimed to be the theoretical authority, were avoided, and loyal cadres and party member around the country were spared a catastrophe.
1 15 Division Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan (right) Acting Division Chief of Staff Chen Guang (middle) Chen Shiju (left)
4. "Didn't Comrade Mao Zedong say that we should clarify our thinking and unite with our comrades?"? This is a good principle and we should follow it. "
According to Chen Yi's memory:
The first thing to say is a comrade of Shandong War League. In the "democratic inspection" movement mentioned earlier, he engaged in anarchism and attacked individual responsible comrades of the trade union at that time with some hearsay materials in an attempt to deny the collective leadership of the party.
Comrade Luo Ronghuan patiently pointed out to him: "There can be no shortcomings in our work, just like there are black spots in the sun, and these black spots cannot be regarded as dark clouds." Instead of listening to advice, this comrade retorted, "That black spot, that dark cloud, is covering my head." The comrades present were angry when they saw that he was so unreasonable.
However, Comrade Luo Ronghuan said to him calmly, "Comrade, your car is in danger. Take another step forward and you will drive into the mud pond. "
Although the comrades advocated that he should be punished, Comrade Luo Ronghuan kindly explained to everyone that over the years, he had fought resolutely with the enemy, shared weal and woe with everyone and did a lot of work. Everyone should forgive him.
I asked Comrade Luo Ronghuan, "Why are you so lenient with him"? He answered me, "Didn't you just read Learning and the Current Situation by Comrade Mao Zedong?"? Didn't Comrade Mao Zedong say, "We should clear our minds and unite with our comrades"? This is a good principle and we should follow it. "
The second one I want to talk about is the person in charge of an anti-Japanese base area in Shandong.
Once he was surrounded by several times his own diehard Kuomintang troops, and he considered whether to break through or negotiate. After considering the result, I decided to rush out. Rushed out triumphantly. This is not a problem. As the head of a small strategic area, he has the right to consider one way or another. But some people just cling to it, saying at the meeting of Shandong branch that this comrade is vacillating politically and arguing endlessly.
Comrade Luo Ronghuan told everyone after learning about this incident: "Don't be afraid to be said to be shaken, thinking that the word shake is great. Under the situation that the enemy is strong and we are weak, especially when fighting alone, we can consider attacking the enemy in one way or another to save ourselves and win. When a commander has not made up his mind and has not become a political action or a war action, even if he is considered shaken, it is nothing. The problem lies in his later determination and action. "
His words not only let the accused comrades breathe a sigh of relief, but also persuaded those comrades who promoted themselves to the top.
5. "A person who only pays attention to methods and forgets principles is not a producer of * * *; I don't talk about methods at all, and I'm not a good producer. "
According to Chen Yi's memory:
I have been deeply impressed by Comrade Luo Ronghuan's strict and motherly attitude towards his subordinates for many times. He often criticizes me and says, "Chen Yi, your ass is full of intestines and won't turn at all;" People you admire are easy to provoke, and people who don't admire are not easy to provoke. " He warned me: "a person who only pays attention to methods and forgets principles is not a producer;" However, if you don't talk about methods at all, you are not a good producer. "
I remember that in the summer of 1944, a district committee was attacked by the enemy and suffered a lot. We published an editorial in the newspaper entitled "Wake up from paralysis".
Comrade Luo Ronghuan sent cavalry to pick me up from 120 when he saw the newspaper. On the one hand, he encouraged me, affirmed that this editorial pointed out the problem and reminded everyone to be vigilant. It's good. On the other hand, it is pointed out that the topic is not good, and there are also words of blame in the writing.
He said: "The newspaper you sponsored is the organ of the sub-bureau. It speaks on behalf of the sub-bureau, not on behalf of the superiors. The superior should be generous to the subordinate, and the superior should take more responsibility when something goes wrong, and can't blame the subordinate mercilessly. Even if you criticize your subordinates, you should be appropriate, fully explain the truth and convince people. " The words made me suddenly realize that I could not help secretly nodding my head.
Since then, I have been warning myself with this kind instruction from Comrade Luo Ronghuan, putting myself in a lower position, understanding them, respecting them and not letting them condescend. I haven't done this for a long time, but I try to follow the example and words of Comrade Luo Ronghuan.