- Star Luck
- Guan Dai
- Sitting Branch
- Shuai
- Void
- Yin Mao
- Na Yin (Elemental Sound)
- Fu Deng Huo
Destiny Mapping
Property
Stars Analysis
In the Tian Zhai (Property) Palace, Tian Fu (Treasury Star) in Miao state, Tian Kui (Heavenly Leader), Di Kong (Void), and Tuo Luo (Torturer) in Miao state together form a variant of the 'Fu Xiang Chao Yuan' (Treasury Facing the Court) pattern. Tian Fu is the master of storehouses, Miao state indicates abundant real estate and a fine ancestral inheritance; Tian Kui is a benefactor star, adding personal connections in property matters; Di Kong conversely indicates 'void' within 'substance,' meaning that the assets under his name are not entirely personal (e.g., donating royalties); Tuo Luo Miao signifies delays, possibly representing prolonged renovations or property rights issues. Deng Xiaoping's residences: Beijing's Miliangku Hutong, his original home in Jiangxi, etc. However, he had no obsession with luxury, and after death his residence was returned to the state, reflecting Di Kong's 'non-attachment.'
Four Transformations
This palace has no Four Transformations, but Tian Fu Miao provides extremely strong institutional shelter, Tian Kui ensures he never lacked housing, and Di Kong with Tuo Luo implies he did not care about material accumulation. Deng never used his position to seek private housing for his family; his son Deng Pufang lived in an ordinary building, in line with Tian Fu's 'steadiness' but Di Kong's 'no hoarding.' Tuo Luo Miao gave him attachment to his old home; after the Cultural Revolution, he returned to Beijing and still lived in his former residence, avoiding reconstruction.
Life Area Guidance
The Tian Zhai Palace reflects Deng Xiaoping's 'home-nation isomorphism': he governed the country as a 'large property' while keeping his private residence simple. In the 1950s he moved into Zhongnanhai, was confined to Xinjian County, Jiangxi during the Cultural Revolution, and later returned to an old-style courtyard in Beijing. During Reform and Opening Up, he vetoed proposals to build a memorial hall for himself, emphasizing 'no special privileges.' Tian Kui's benefactor effect: his residence was protected during many political storms, never being ransacked. Di Kong suggests that in his later years his royalties and collections were all donated, truly 'belonging to the people.'
Key Aspects
Career
Stars Analysis
In the Career Palace, Tian Ji (Opportunity Star) in Prosperous, Tai Yin (Moon Star) in Exuberant, Wen Qu in Average, together with Lu Cun (Wealth Accumulation Star) and Tian Ma (Travel Star) in the same palace, form the 'Ji Yue Tong Liang' pattern together with the 'Lu Ma Jiao Chi' (Wealth and Horse Racing) pattern. Tian Ji governs adaptability and strategic planning, Tai Yin governs planning and endurance, Wen Qu in Average enhances eloquence and writing ability, Lu Cun accumulates wealth, and Tian Ma drives dynamic movement. This is a typical 'strategic' career pattern: advancing steadily through intellect and strategy rather than force. Deng Xiaoping's career trajectory—from political cadre to military commissar, then to General Secretary of the Central Committee and chief architect of reform and opening-up—reflects the rational adjustment of 'Ji Yue' (Tian Ji and Tai Yin) and the pioneering leap of 'Lu Ma' (Lu Cun and Tian Ma) at every stage. Wen Qu in Average also fostered his emphasis on theoretical construction (Selected Works, Conversations).
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but Tian Ji and Tai Yin in vigorous states naturally carry the energy of 'stillness reaching its limit and turning into movement'. Lu Cun strengthens the stable foundation, and Tian Ma triggers annual changes. Tian Ma governs change, corresponding to Deng Xiaoping's 'three rises and three falls': each time he was ousted, he returned to power by adjusting strategies. The combination of Lu Cun and Tian Ma symbolizes 'the more movement, the more prosperity'—after each political setback, his return to power became even more consolidated. After his third comeback in 1977, he immediately took charge of reforms, perfectly embodying Tian Ma's acceleration.
Life Area Guidance
In his youth, Deng Xiaoping studied Marxism in France and later engaged in armed struggle upon returning to China. Tian Ji enabled his skill in land reform and military reconnaissance. During the Huaihai Campaign, as Secretary of the General Front Committee, he coordinated two major field armies, demonstrating Tai Yin's ability to 'pool collective wisdom'. After the founding of the People's Republic, he served as General Secretary for ten years, handling daily party and government affairs with Tian Ji's orderliness and Tai Yin's meticulousness. After being overthrown during the Cultural Revolution, he used idle time at a factory in Gan County to contemplate reform ideas (Tian Ji's endurance). When he emerged in the late 1970s, he immediately implemented the policy of opening-up and domestic reform, with Tian Ma's driving force evident from his southern tour speeches.
Key Aspects
Well-being
Stars Analysis
In the Fu De (Spirituality) Palace, Tai Yang (Sun) transforming to Ji (Hindrance), Wen Chang (Literary Star) in De state, and Huo Xing (Fire Star) in Xian state form an anxious combination of 'Sun Obscured by Fire.' Tai Yang governs brightness and leadership, transforming to Ji dims its light, leading to inner repression and worry; Wen Chang De represents wisdom and cultural cultivation, while Huo Xing Xian intensifies urgency and mental fluctuations. The native appears composed externally but bears enormous internal pressure, especially when concerned about the nation's future. Deng Xiaoping's quotes like 'What's there to fear? When the sky falls, a tall person will hold it up' are a form of self-comfort under Tai Yang Hua Ji.
Four Transformations
Tai Yang Hua Ji entering Fu De is the most crucial Ji transformation in the natal chart, directly affecting the spiritual level. Hua Ji turns Tai Yang's 'warmth' into 'scorching,' indicating the native experienced dark times mentally (forced to endure during the Cultural Revolution). But the combination of Wen Chang De and Huo Xing Xian allows him to relieve inner distress through reading, thinking (Wen Chang), and decisive action (Huo Xing). In 1978, supporting the debate on practice as the sole criterion for truth and rejecting the 'Two Whatevers' was a transformation of Hua Ji: acknowledging the 'imperfection' of thought to move forward.
Life Area Guidance
Deng Xiaoping faced major spiritual hurdles throughout his life: the hardships of the Long March, being sent down during the Cultural Revolution, and political disagreements with old friends (such as Hu Yaobang's resignation) all caused inner turmoil. On a subjective level, Tai Yang Hua Ji manifested as 'political fatigue': he decided to retire after 1989, no longer willing to manage countless affairs. Wen Chang De allowed him to read extensively on Marxism-Leninism during his time in Jiangxi, forming theoretical depth; Huo Xing Xian prompted him to settle disputes with 'Don't argue' during his 1992 southern tour. His love for bridge and football was a way to find 'self-forgetfulness' under Tai Yang Hua Ji.
Key Aspects
Parents
Stars Analysis
In the Parents Palace, Wu Qu (Wealth Star) in Ping state transforming to Ke (Reputation) and Po Jun (Ruin Star) in Ping state transforming to Quan (Power) form a resolute combination of 'Wu Po Dual Motion.' Wu Qu is a wealth and general star, transforming to Ke enhances reputation; Po Jun is a consumption and change star, transforming to Quan indicates authority and renovation. The Parents Palace governs inheritance, ancestral virtue, and early environment. Wu Qu Hua Ke suggests the father (or paternal figure) has a military or financial background and is praised for virtue; Po Jun Hua Quan hints that the grandparents or family experienced destruction and rebuilding (e.g., a landlord family facing upheaval). Deng Xiaoping's father, Deng Shaochang, was an enlightened landlord who studied at a law and politics school and supported his son's study abroad, reflecting Wu Qu Hua Ke; Po Jun Hua Quan corresponds to the family transformation after his mother's early death and the decline of family fortune.
Four Transformations
Wu Qu Hua Ke and Po Jun Hua Quan are both in this palace, an extremely potent dual transformation, and both are in Ping state, indicating this power is 'moderate' rather than extreme. Hua Ke brought a certain social status to the father (Deng Shaochang once served as county security chief), while Hua Quan implies that the mother (or a female family member) held actual power (Deng's mother, née Dan, managed the household). However, Po Jun Hua Quan also means 'change': Deng Xiaoping's mother died when he was three, reflecting Po Jun's sense of rupture in early childhood. Wu Qu Hua Ke also points to his later clear logic in writing articles and reports, a literary style inherited from the Parents Palace.
Life Area Guidance
The Wu Po dual transformation in the Parents Palace laid the gene for Deng Xiaoping's courage to break conventions. His father valued education and sold family property to send him to France; Po Jun Hua Quan is exactly the 'painful abandonment of the old.' His mother's early death left a sense of loss, but his stepmother, Xia Shi, was gentle and partly compensated. Wu Qu Hua Ke also contains a 'danger' element (Wu Qu governs accidents), as his father was kidnapped and killed by bandits in his later years. Throughout his political career, Deng repeatedly set things right and broke deadlocks, continuing the reform DNA of the Parents Palace's 'Wu Po' into his Career Palace.
Key Aspects
Destiny
Stars Analysis
Tian Tong (Heavenly Harmony) sits in the Destiny Palace in the Xu position, in a balanced state, assisted by Zuo Fu (Left Assistant), forming the pattern of 'Fu Bi Tong Gong' (aiding stars in the same palace). Tian Tong is a star of blessings, governing gentleness, coordination, and aversion to conflict. However, being in a balanced state weakens the depth of blessings, requiring trials before blessings are obtained. Zuo Fu is a helpful star, strengthening interpersonal support, indicating that the native has a group of loyal collaborators. This combination suggests a tendency to achieve goals through soft tactics and strategic retreats rather than direct confrontation. Deng Xiaoping's characteristic of 'a needle hidden in silk floss' stems from this: outwardly amiable, inwardly unyielding, adept at holding to principles through compromise.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but the Career Palace's Tian Ji (Heavenly Secret) and Tai Yin (Yin Water) together with the Destiny Palace form the early shape of the 'Ji Yue Tong Liang' pattern. Moreover, the Life Ruler and Body Ruler are both in the Wealth and Travel Palaces, while the Four Transformation forces enter from the Children and Parents Palaces. Without Transformations in this palace, blessings must be cultivated through effort. In the Children Palace, Lian Zhen (Integrity) Hua Lu brings resources through cooperation or subordinates; in the Parents Palace, Wu Qu (Military Song) Hua Ke adds professional prestige; while in the Fortune Palace, Tai Yang (Sun) Hua Ji symbolizes mental pressure. During his three rises and falls, each comeback leveraged the lubricating effect of his existing network.
Life Area Guidance
The combination of Tian Tong and Zuo Fu in the Destiny Palace shaped Deng Xiaoping's leadership style: not a domineering 'emperor' figure, but a 'chief architect' who coordinated all sides. His work in the political department during the Long March and his role as the 'chief secretary' of the Huaihai Campaign demonstrated his talent for pooling resources and resolving conflicts. After being toppled during the Cultural Revolution, he was able to bend and stretch while waiting for the right moment, epitomizing Tian Tong's 'hidden resilience'. In his later years, his pragmatic approach of 'crossing the river by feeling the stones' to promote reform and opening-up also reflected Tian Tong's acceptance of uncertainty and ability to go with the flow.
Key Aspects
Siblings
Stars Analysis
The Siblings Palace has no main star, with only Di Jie (Earth Calamity) alone. Di Jie governs setbacks and depletion, indicating shallow sibling bonds or weak support. Di Jie belongs to Water, also symbolizing financial drain or relationship ruptures. In ancient interpretations, it means disputes over inheritance or separation; in modern times, siblings go their separate ways, offering limited practical help. Deng Xiaoping came from a large family with many siblings, but he left home early for education and revolution, rarely reuniting. His younger brother Deng Ken later entered politics, but his assistance was not as strong as the cooperative stars in other palaces.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but the essential nature of Di Jie is 'depletion'. It subtly combines with Ju Men (Great Gate) from the opposite palace, forming an implicit constraint: 'when encountering calamity, disputes arise'. Di Jie in the Siblings Palace does not directly trigger Hua Lu or Hua Quan, but it weights the overall energy negatively, suggesting that the native tends to invest in sibling relationships without return. In reality, Deng Xiaoping's younger brother Deng Ken suffered political setbacks, and though they kept in touch, they never collaborated deeply, reflecting Di Jie's 'sense of detachment'.
Life Area Guidance
In his early years, Deng Xiaoping was the second son; his elder brother Deng Shaosheng died young, and there were other younger siblings. After going to France on a work-study program in 1920, he gradually lost touch with his family, and the brothers took different paths. Di Jie also portends 'calamities' in family affection—his father Deng Shaochang died early, and the family was impacted by land reforms, further thinning sibling ties. However, Di Jie does not signify complete severance, just 'low energy', so in his later years, Deng Xiaoping still looked after family but did not rely on the power of his sibling group.
Key Aspects
Network
Stars Analysis
In the Subordinates Palace, Zi Wei (Emperor Star) in Exuberant, Tan Lang (Desire Star) in Favorable, Qing Yang (Conflict Star) in Decline, forming a special 'Zi Tan Yang' combination. Zi Wei the Emperor Star, Tan Lang the Desire Star, with Qing Yang the Conflict Star, constitute a 'ruler and strategist' pattern of the deviant type: there are talented but ambitious subordinates who can be utilized but must be watched. Zi Wei in Exuberant indicates high loyalty from subordinates, Tan Lang in Favorable means they are multi-talented and socially adept, Qing Yang in Decline brings competition and friction. In Deng Xiaoping's team, there were reform pioneers like Wan Li and Xi Zhongxun (Tan Lang's daring), but also some who fell due to power struggles (Qing Yang's harm). His approach was to 'give and take appropriately': use their strengths and limit their weaknesses.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but Zi Wei in Exuberant inherently radiates authority, and Tan Lang in Favorable can transform its energy into charisma (Peach Blossom) or degenerate into extravagance. The Subordinates Palace is the palace of subordinates; with Zi Wei seated here, the native naturally becomes the core, but Qing Yang warns against internal conflicts. Deng Xiaoping's establishment of the Central Advisory Commission and his insistence on collective leadership were meant to disperse the risk of personality cult that Qing Yang could bring.
Life Area Guidance
Deng Xiaoping's revolutionary team, from Taihang Mountain to the Central Plains Field Army (later the Second Field Army), showed unwavering loyalty to him. The seamless cooperation with Liu Bocheng and Chen Yi exemplified Zi Wei's commanding power. However, during the Cultural Revolution, incidents like the Lin Biao affair and the Gang of Four represented a backlash from the broader 'subordinates palace': Qing Yang in Decline caused some close associates (like Mao Yuanxin) to become adversaries. In his later years, he decisively 'cleaned up the three types of people' to control Qing Yang. Tan Lang in Favorable also won him supporters in cultural circles (such as Wang Zhen), but Qing Yang constrained any overstepping.
Key Aspects
Travel
Stars Analysis
In the Travel Palace, Ju Men (Orator Star) in Decline with You Bi (Right Assistant) together form a characteristic where the 'dark water of Ju Men' meets assistance yet paradoxically intensifies solitude. Ju Men is a dark star, governing disputes, gossip, and distant travel toil; in Decline, it deepens the native's low-key endurance while away, avoiding ostentation. You Bi, as an assistant star, in the Travel Palace represents gaining noble helpers in a foreign land, but Ju Men in Decline often makes such help contingent. Deng Xiaoping did not travel abroad extensively in his life (relative to modern leaders), but 'going out' was key: at 16, he went to France for work-study; in middle age, he visited Moscow multiple times to liaise with the Comintern; in his later years, he promoted opening-up—all reflecting 'going out brings turning points'.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but with the Career Palace's Tian Ji transforming to Avoidance (not in this palace), a hidden movement of 'Ji Yue Tong Liang' forms, causing travels often to be for political missions rather than leisure. Ju Men in Decline plus You Bi made Deng Xiaoping both willing to endure hardships (working while studying) and adept at building connections (meeting Zhou Enlai and others in France). His visits to Japan and Southeast Asia in 1978 and to the United States in 1979 each brought back inspiration for national policy, with You Bi's 'covert assistance' aligning with the pragmatic welcome from the US and Japan.
Life Area Guidance
The Travel Palace with Ju Men in Decline presaged the hardships of Deng Xiaoping's early years in France: working as a laborer and facing discrimination, yet this experience allowed him to understand capitalism's operations and cultivate a pragmatic style. In middle age, he studied at Moscow's Sun Yat-sen University, sharing classes with Chiang Ching-kuo, laying groundwork for later cross-strait relations. In his later years, the 'southern tour,' though not international, was an extension of the Travel Palace—his southern speeches changed China's direction. Ju Men's characteristic of 'disseminating ideas' is evident: his theories spread in the form of 'talks' and 'speeches'.
Key Aspects
Health
Stars Analysis
In the Illness Palace, Tian Xiang (Harmony Star) is in a favorable position, with no malefic stars clashing, indicating a gentle constitution. Tian Xiang is the Star of Authority (Yin Star), its qi transforms into benevolence, governing the digestive system and endocrine balance. In a favorable position, the health foundation is good, unless annual influences activate imbalances in stars like Ju Men (Orator Star) or Wu Qu (Finance Star). Deng Xiaoping did not suffer many serious illnesses throughout his life: in his early years, he endured the hardships of the Long March; in his later years, after quitting smoking, his lung function improved; at the age of 90, he could still walk and swim. Tian Xiang also hints at a need to guard against 'injuries from sharp objects' throughout life (as Tian Xiang sometimes corresponds to physical damage). During the Cultural Revolution, he was criticized and beaten, fracturing bones, but had a strong ability to recover.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but the Parents Palace with Wu Qu Hua Ke (Reputation Transformation) and Po Jun Hua Quan (Authority Transformation) forms a hidden trigger of 'Metal-Wood conflict' with the Illness Palace, necessitating attention to the lungs and bones. Wu Qu belongs to Metal, Po Jun belongs to Water; if Metal generates Water too strongly, the lungs may be weak. In his later years, Deng Xiaoping occasionally had respiratory infections, but overall remained robust. He passed away in 1997 from Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological condition, consistent with the imagery of Tian Xiang being 'peaceful but susceptible to the erosion of time'.
Life Area Guidance
Tian Xiang in a favorable position bestowed upon Deng Xiaoping longevity and vitality: in his 80s, during his Southern Tour, his mind was sharp and his gait was steady. The only major health hurdle was the injuries sustained during the Cultural Revolution, but he bravely endured it. The Illness Palace without malefic stars allowed him to maintain physical resilience amidst political adversity, and after three falls and three rises, he still governed the country at an advanced age. Tian Xiang also governs moderation in diet; in his later years, he ate at regular times and in measured quantities, and was not fond of alcohol, aligning with the self-discipline of being in a favorable position.
Key Aspects
Wealth
Stars Analysis
The Wealth Palace has Tian Liang (Blessing Star) exalted, and it is the Body Palace, with no supportive or baleful stars, sitting alone in the Exalted-Emperor position. Tian Liang is the star of protection; when exalted, one accumulates wealth through ancestral legacy or institutional patronage, rather than through commerce or speculation. Tian Liang is lofty and pure, disliking unscrupulous means; wealth often comes from public salary and policy dividends. As the Body Palace, it indicates that the focal point of the life-owner is maintaining the existing economic order, rather than creating massive personal wealth. Deng Xiaoping's promotion of the household contract responsibility system and establishment of special economic zones enriched the people rather than himself, perfectly embodying Tian Liang's character of 'distributing wealth to benefit the masses'.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but the Children Palace with Lian Zhen Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation) and the Property Palace with Tian Fu (Heavenly Mansion) exalted illuminate and support, forming an indirect wealth flow known as 'Lu Ma Jiao Chi' (Prosperity Star Meeting Mobility), causing indirect wealth flow. The absence of Hua Lu in Tian Liang does not mean no money, but rather that wealth is not directly controlled by the individual. Deng Xiaoping's approach to 'enriching the nation' was to stimulate private vitality through structural reforms, increasing overall national wealth, while his own monthly salary was only a few hundred yuan, and his car seating followed regulations without special privileges. With Tian Liang sitting in the Wealth Palace, greed is most taboo, and indeed he lived a life of integrity.
Life Area Guidance
Deng Xiaoping's financial management was extremely simple: he took no extra allowances during wartime, and had no private property while serving as Vice Premier after the founding of New China. After retirement, he donated his royalties to education. With Tian Liang exalted and as the Body Palace, his attitude towards 'money' was that of a tool rather than an end. However, his statement during reforms of 'letting some people get rich first' was actually driven by Tian Liang's descendants (Children Palace with Lian Zhen Hua Lu) driving social wealth distribution—Tian Liang sitting firmly like a fisherman, watching 'Qi Sha' (the vanguard of reform) dashing into the waves.
Key Aspects
Partnership
Stars Analysis
The Spouse Palace has Ling Xing (Turbulence Star) alone, in a Fallen position. Ling Xing is a variant of Huo Xing (Fire Star), governing sudden shocks, emotional fluctuations, and hidden disputes. Its Fallen position amplifies the negative effects, indicating friction in marriage or the test of frequent separation. Ling Xing belongs to the Fire element, also hinting at a spouse with a strong or irritable temperament. However, since this palace lacks a main star, the solitary Ling Xing's power is easily disturbed by the external Ju Men (Great Gate) and You Bi (Right Assistant) in the Travel Palace, leading to communication barriers between spouses. Deng Xiaoping's first wife, Zhang Xiyuan, and second wife, Jin Weiying, both separated from him or died early due to specific historical periods. His third wife, Zhuo Lin, stayed with him the longest, yet due to work, they still lived apart for many years, clearly manifesting Ling Xing's 'intermittent' imagery.
Four Transformations
There are no Four Transformations in this palace, but Ling Xing itself carries a latent 'destructive' trigger. Moreover, Ju Men (Great Gate) in the Travel Palace governs disputes and is prone to impact the marital relationship through external events. Without Hua Lu to dissolve calamities, nor Hua Ke to add grace, the energy of the Spouse Palace is purely about 'tests'. In Deng Xiaoping and Zhuo Lin's marriage: Zhuo Lin was introverted and not sociable, complementing Deng Xiaoping's calm demeanor. However, frequent political movements disrupted their home. During the Cultural Revolution, Zhuo Lin accompanied Deng Xiaoping when he was sent down to Jiangxi, bringing out the other side of Ling Xing — 'sharing weal and woe'.
Life Area Guidance
The Spouse Palace with Ling Xing in Fall foreshadows two episodes of marital turmoil: Zhang Xiyuan died in childbirth in 1928; Jin Weiying divorced due to revolutionary needs (later remarried); Zhuo Lin, after marriage, soon lived apart as both engaged in revolution. Ling Xing tends to attach to other stars, and without a main star in this palace, it appears isolating, but Deng Xiaoping deeply understood the trade-offs of 'political marriage', minimizing family harm. In his later years, Zhuo Lin accompanied Deng Xiaoping on his southern tour and received foreign guests, transforming Ling Xing's 'sparks' into the tacit understanding of an old married couple.
Key Aspects
Children
Stars Analysis
The Children Palace has Lian Zhen Hua Lu (Prosperity Transformation), Qi Sha (Indirect Officer) exalted, and Tian Yue (Assisting Star) stationed, forming a variation of the 'Xiong Su Qian Yuan' (Heroic Star Meeting Heavenly Origin) structure. Lian Zhen is the secondary Peach Blossom star, and when undergoing Hua Lu, it transforms into the ability to convert personal connections into tangible results; Qi Sha exalted points to pioneering and control; Tian Yue symbolizes recognition from superiors. The combination of these three stars indicates that the life-owner's subordinates, descendants, or the third generation will contain exceptionally capable executors, and these individuals are often not direct blood relatives but rather successors in one's career. Deng Xiaoping had five children (Deng Pufang, Deng Nan, etc.), but more prominently, 'reform successors' like Zhao Ziyang and Jiang Zemin formed the prototype of the national governance team.
Four Transformations
Lian Zhen Hua Lu entering the Children Palace is one of the most critical Hua Lu in the natal chart. The Hua Lu transforms destructive force into resources; Lian Zhen, the 'Prison Star' (law enforcement, politics), when moistened by the Prosperity Star, becomes a 'reservoir of political talents'. In his later years, Deng Xiaoping promoted a large number of young cadres and abolished the tenure system for officials, which was exactly the manifestation of Lian Zhen Hua Lu in the Children Palace (lord-vassal relationship). The 'iron fist' of Qi Sha exalted was reflected in his actions such as purging the 'three types of people' and rectifying the party, applying a standard of selecting the virtuous and capable among subordinates.
Life Area Guidance
Deng Xiaoping's education of his children was strict but not stifling; most of them worked in government or science/technology fields, but not overly prominent, reflecting 'prosperous but not arrogant'. In a broader sense, 'children' refers to the Deng faction team: in the 1980s, he vigorously promoted educated young cadres; Hu Yaobang and Zhao Ziyang were first entrusted with important tasks and then adjusted, demonstrating the 'use then discard' characteristic of Lian Zhen Hua Lu with Qi Sha exalted. The 'benefactor' element of Tian Yue secured him support from elder statesmen like Ye Jianying at critical moments, and allowed him to smoothly transfer power to Jiang Zemin.