Some arguments and corrections for reminiscence manuscript concerning that CPC’s high-level circles planned to research and develop special weapon in 1952

From the perspective of academic history, this study reviews carefully and systematicly on the reminiscence materials written by Lei Yingfu on October 20, 1990, which stated that the high-level circles of the Communist Party of China planned to develop advanced weapon and technology such as special weapon in 1952. The textual research results indicate clearly that, the manuscript is not directly related to the central government’s decision to develop Chinese atomic energy industry or develop its special weapon, but only revealing the historical truth hidden deeply behind the manuscript up to the present day is as shown below: Following Mao Zedong’s instructions, Zhou Enlai personally deployed relevant departments to humbly consult with three scientists, meteorologist Zhu Kezhen, nuclear physicist Zhao Zhongyao and Wang Ganchang, regarding the launch of a new type of secret weapon by three US Air Force B-29 Superfortress strategic bombers over the Korean battlefield on the night of March 26, 1952, providing strong support for CPC’s scientific decision-making. These confidential discussions and research activities vividly interprets Mao Zedong’s important thoughts that, in order to get a complete picture, senior leaders should not pretend to know when you don’t, and should not feel ashamed to ask and learn from your subordinates.