"Three kinds of people" refers to people who started from the rebellion of Lin Biao and Jiang Qing's counter-revolutionary groups during the Cultural Revolution, people with serious gang thoughts, and elements who beat, smash and rob. During the Cultural Revolution, they ganged up for selfish ends, rebelled and seized power, organized wars, and framed and persecuted cadres and the masses. In the early days of reform and opening up, many of these people were still young, knowledgeable, professional and good at watching the wind. If they don't master political standards and strictly examine historical performance, they are likely to be allowed to mix with a large number of young and middle-aged cadres.
Therefore, from the very beginning, Chen Yun called for the promotion of young and middle-aged cadres at the same time, stressing that "three kinds of people" could not be promoted. 1981July 2, he pointed out in his speech at the symposium of party Committee secretaries of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government: "None of the gang backbone, saboteurs and robbers can be promoted to leadership positions. I saidno. " "At that time, there were many factions and people who rebelled. Many of them followed the crowd, but the backbone elements inside could not be brought up in leadership positions, and none of them could be brought up."
Why can't I get a promotion? Chen Yun explained that although these people are doing well now, even "quite well", that's just what they need to climb up. It is also because a group of old comrades are still there. "However, when the climate is right and there is any disturbance in the party, these people will become energetic troublemakers. One, two, can be connected in series to make waves. They said that these old guys are still on the stage and have not been knocked down or killed. It would be nice to be killed at that time. " "Because when the situation changes, they can become energy-intensive molecules." Chen Yun advocated taking it seriously and proposed that "he can be given a general job."
After Chen Yun's speech was delivered, it caused great repercussions inside and outside the Party, and everyone expressed warm support. Deng Xiaoping is also very much in favor. 1982 65438+1October 13. He said at a meeting in the Political Bureau of the Central Committee to discuss the streamlining of the central organs: "We must select people. As the old saying goes, the points made by Comrade Chen Yun must be resolutely implemented, and no one can let them in! " However, some leading comrades did not take Chen Yun's opinions seriously, saying that the "Cultural Revolution" was "letting bygones be bygones" and there was no need to delve into it. Chen Yun said, no, I have everything. It is these people who are here. We should still pay attention to this problem and not be fooled by their momentary illusion.
1On September 28th, 982, Chen Yun wrote a letter to Deng Xiaoping after reading a material reflecting the ideological trends of young people sent by the Party Committee of Peking University: "I really think that faction leaders and saboteurs cannot be mentioned in leadership positions, but of course they mean important positions. I still think so. " "Our party will have decent people in power at that time after twenty or thirty years. But we can't help but think about the situation in 20 or 30 years, so we should pay attention to this now. " "We are familiar with old comrades and know more about Lin Biao and the Gang of Four. But for these people, we can't take' everything in the past'. " "There are many people who have been in civil strife for ten years. At that time, everyone had to express their views. ..... For those close to us, the Party must understand them according to the situation at that time and adopt the policy of winning them over. But for those who are deeply involved, it must be recorded. You can't' go all the way'. Haven't we changed the heads of several provincial and municipal committees and some on-the-job cadres? This is not' all over'. " "I agree that things have a development process. Focus on performance. " Finally, he said: "In order to unify our understanding, I propose that the Standing Committee of the Central Committee or the Political Bureau discuss this issue once. I want to talk to you about this problem and tell me when you decide. " As can be seen from this letter, Chen Yun attaches great importance to cleaning up the "three kinds of people" and is in an urgent mood.
We must resolutely clean up the "three kinds of people" in the leading bodies.
Since the "three kinds of people" cannot be promoted, what about the "three kinds of people" who have infiltrated the party and government organs at all levels? This is another important issue of concern to Chen Yun. He reminded Wang Heshou, then deputy secretary of CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, several times: "Pay special attention to the gang members of Lin Biao and Jiang Qing, two counter-revolutionary groups, who are still on stage." "The real danger, is not those (Lin Biao, Chiang ching) in the discussion of sentencing or expelled from the party. The real danger is the gang members of Lin Biao and the Gang of Four, who are still on the stage. "
He has always been highly vigilant that some regions and departments are still reusing "three kinds of people." 1982 65438+1October 18. He gave instructions on the materials sent by the Central Organization Department: "First, progress is more important. Second, those who enter must not let the' three kinds of people' enter. " On February 12, he gave instructions at the briefing of "Three Investigation Materials on Some Leading Groups of" Three Kinds of People "sent by the Secretariat of the Research Office of the CPC Central Committee:" I am in favor of printing. " On July 30, when he spoke at the enlarged meeting in the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, he also stressed that when promoting young and middle-aged cadres, "three kinds of people" could not be promoted. Those who have been promoted must be resolutely removed. He demanded that "when promoting young and middle-aged cadres, the organization department must make a practical investigation of their performance in the' Cultural Revolution'. "