Comment on "Lin Biao and the Way of Confucius and Mencius (Material No. 1)" Submitted by Wang Hongwen and Jiang Qing
(January 1974)
Approved for circulation.
Note
Printed according to Mao Zedong's manuscript.
[1] Wang Hongwen (then Vice Chairman of the CPC Central Committee) and Jiang Qing (then member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee) wrote to Mao Zedong on January 12, 1974, stating: "We have reviewed the material on Lin Biao and the Way of Confucius and Mencius compiled by Peking University and Tsinghua University, and feel that this material will be very helpful in continuing to deepen the criticism of Lin Biao and Confucius at present." "We suggest whether this material might be forwarded to all provinces and municipalities, all major military regions and provincial military districts, all headquarters of the Military Commission, and all ministries under the State Council, for reference when criticizing Lin Biao and Confucius." "The material is hereby submitted. Please indicate whether it is appropriate, Chairman." Mao's comment is written on this letter. On January 18, 1974, the CPC Central Committee approved and forwarded "Lin Biao and the Way of Confucius and Mencius (Material No. 1)."