Zhang Wentian had rich practical experience and indepth theoretical research on the propaganda and agitation work of the CPC. Zhang Wentian’s thought of propaganda and agitation is the theoretical result of the concrete combination of Marxist propaganda thought and Chinese revolutionary practice. Zhang Wentian explained the difference and connection between propaganda work and agitation work, emphasized the status and role of propaganda and agitation work, advocated innovation of propaganda and agitation work, and attached importance to the cultivation of theoretical literacy and practical ability of propaganda and agitation cadres. Zhang Wentian’s thought of propaganda and agitation has distinct party spirit and mass character. Although these thoughts were mainly formed and developed in the stage of Chinese revolution, their inner spiritual essence and methodology still have important enlightenment significance for the innovation and development of the CPC’s propaganda and ideological work.