Historically, Project 571 was a supposed coup attempt against Chairman Mao planned to name Lin Biao leader of the People's Republic of China, overthrowing Chairman Mao in the process, which was planned by Lin Liguo, the son of Lin Biao. However, the plot was revealed before it was to be executed, so what would have happened had Project 571 been executed?
Scenario A. Project 571 succeeds in installing Lin Biao as the PRC's unquestioned ruler.
Scenario B. Project 571 kills Mao but Lin Biao fails to take over China
Scenario C. Project 571 is a catastrophic failure which results in Lin Biao and his followers being crushed by Mao loyalists
Scenario A. Project 571 succeeds in installing Lin Biao as the PRC's unquestioned ruler.
Scenario B. Project 571 kills Mao but Lin Biao fails to take over China
Scenario C. Project 571 is a catastrophic failure which results in Lin Biao and his followers being crushed by Mao loyalists