When the conference decided to move the headquarters of the CPC Central Committee from Xibaipo in Hebei Province to Beijing, Mao made the famous remarks, "We are going to the capital city for an examination. I hope we can all pass it, and not make the same mistake as Li Zicheng." . In 1644 his army captured Beijing, and the last Ming Emperor was compelled to hang himself in shame. However, due to Li"s corrupt ways, his victory was short lived.) Mao"s remark was calling on the whole Party to remain modest, prudent and free from arrogance and rashness in its style of work and to preserve the style of plain living and hard work.
