The effort was partly a reflection of Mao's wish to eradicate Soviet influence, and under the conditions of separate base communist areas and incessant warfare, he could not rely on discipline alone to guarantee obedience in the CCP ranks.
The effort was partly a reflection of Mao's wish to eradicate Soviet influence. He could not rely on discipline alone. This is to guarantee obedience in the CCP ranks. This is under the conditions of separate base communist areas. This is under the conditions of incessant warfare.