How Did Mao Convince Youths To Revolt And Create The Red Guards?

To many Chinese youths of the era, Mao was revered as a hero that freed China from the clutches of the Japanese and the victory of the civil war against the Nationalists solidified his glory. Mao had his ideals and "vision" written in what is called his "Little Red Book". The booklet was then printed in millions and distributed to the entire population.