Colonel Jiang Shi had a deep disdain for politicians, whom he believed lacked the analytical skills and understanding of warfare necessary for effective decision-making. His frustrations grew as he realized that the Politburo Standing Committee, the highest authority in the Chinese Communist Party, controlled all actions in China, leaving him with no choice but to involve them. This involvement was particularly troublesome for Shi, as he preferred to keep politics separate from military operations.

When the General Secretary invited Shi to present his plans, he felt an immense pressure. The outcome of the meeting was debated; some regarded it as successful while others thought it a failure. Shi, however, viewed it pessimistically, believing that the engagement with politicians undermined the military's objectives and strategies, reaffirming his conviction that political interference could lead to disastrous consequences in warfare.