On the morning of January 8, 1976, Deng Xiaoping asked Ye Jianying to issue three directives in his name.
After receiving the order, Ye Jianying also said that he very much agreed with Comrade Deng Xiaoping's decision, and then began to arrange relevant matters.
Premier Zhou
So, what kind of big events occurred in China at that time? Why did Elder Deng issue these three instructions?
Why was he so jealous and wary? Why did Ye Jianying unconditionally support Deng Xiaoping's resolution?
First, the country is heavy, and regrets the fall
Zhou Enlai was one of the most important revolutionary leaders of our Party and made great contributions to the establishment and construction of New China. After the founding of New China, Zhou Enlai was elected as the premier of the country, mainly responsible for handling foreign affairs.
At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the situation in which New China was located was not very optimistic, and on the surface it was peaceful and stable, but in fact it was full of crises. The Western countries, led by the United States, "encircled and blockaded" the politics and economy of New China.
At the same time, it instigated and co-opted the diplomacy of other capitalist countries to isolate New China.
It was in such a difficult and complicated international environment that Premier Zhou maneuvered among various countries and skillfully mediated with various anti-China forces to actively strive for the sovereignty and interests of an independent country for New China.
Premier Zhou has always made good use of humorous and humorous speech to resolve embarrassment and crisis in diplomatic occasions. He once used traditional Chinese culture to interpret the style of dishes, which made everyone laugh.
He has also wittyly answered foreign journalists with ulterior motives to protect the international image of New China and the dignity of a great power.
And when he faces those enemies who deliberately belittle or covet the sovereignty of new China, he will also use resolute but polite words to give the most powerful counterattack.
It can be said that Premier Zhou's diplomatic means have greatly demonstrated the unique charm of China's "major country diplomacy and peaceful diplomacy".
And he himself has also won the reputation of "international diplomatic god" for his outstanding performance in dealing with various diplomatic problems, and has captured hundreds of millions of "fans".
For example, Premier Zhou's extraordinary strength in handling the Sino-US issue is the best proof of his diplomatic talent.
Influenced by different ideologies, Sino-US relations have been frozen since the founding of New China. The blatant hostility of the United States also plunged China into a crisis for a time.
The eventual collapse of this hostility came after Nixon's visit to China in 1971, and it was our beloved Premier Zhou who contributed to all this.
Nixon has always respected Premier Zhou, Yu Gong, and he himself is very recognized for Premier Zhou's ability to handle foreign affairs.
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However, shortly after Premier Zhou promoted the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, his health was much worse than before. Long-term overload of work consumes too much energy and effort, and these problems gradually accumulate with the passage of time, resulting in his continuous decline in immunity and even cancer.
Under the strong persuasion of the doctor, Premier Zhou cooperated with the relevant health examinations, and finally he was diagnosed with bladder migration epithelial cell carcinoma.
The continuous evolution of cancer has also exacerbated the load on Premier Zhou's heart to a certain extent, making his previous coronary heart disease more serious.
Premier Zhou did not have too much fear and resentment about the outcome of his cancer, on the contrary, these did not seem to affect his enthusiasm for work at all.
From January to May 1974, he participated in a total of 21 meetings, 54 foreign affairs activities, and 57 foreign talks. In this way, the time he spends on official business every day has increased unabated, and his momentum is more than before.
The more than 12 hours of intense work every day made Premier Zhou's physical strength almost overdrawn, and this situation lasted for about a year, and the premier finally fell.
In early 1976, Premier Zhou underwent his sixth major surgery, and by this time, his body was already very weak. But even so, Premier Zhou reminded doctors to pay more attention to other patients, not himself. Premier Zhou's thoughtfulness and kindness also touched the doctors, a generation of great people, can be gentle as si, in the last moments of life can also think of others.
On January 8, 1976, Premier Zhou died of illness in Beijing, and he walked peacefully. This amiable and lovely hero finally left us forever with the concern and reluctance of everyone.
Second, what is the reason for issuing three consecutive orders?
After learning the news of Premier Zhou's death, Deng Xiaoping and Ye Jianying, who were guarding outside the ward, were extremely sad.
Their relationship with Premier Zhou has always been very deep, and for them, Premier Zhou is not only a former superior and comrade-in-arms, but also a brother and brother who has experienced life and death together.
Before leaving, Premier Zhou also told everyone that he wanted Deng Xiaoping to represent him in foreign affairs in order to make everyone recognize Deng Xiaoping as his successor. And he was even more knowledgeable about Ye Jianying, and it was he who tried to defy the public opinion, trusted and supported Ye Jianying to join the party, which led to the later "General Ye".
After the premier's death, his successor, Deng Xiaoping, endured his grief and issued three instructions to Ye Jianying in a very serious tone:
First, immediately report to Chairman Mao and form a funeral committee.
Second, an obituary was issued in the name of the central authorities, informing embassies stationed abroad to lower their flags to half-mast.
Third, order the Navy's border troops to enter a state of first-level readiness!
After Ye Jianying accepted the instruction, he immediately confessed that he was very much in favor of Deng Xiaoping's decision. It is understandable that Premier Zhou died of illness and promptly informed Chairman Mao to lower the flag to half-mast for embassies stationed abroad, but why did Deng Xiaoping have to let the coastal defense forces enter a state of combat readiness?
As everyone knows, since Premier Zhou assumed the post of premier of New China, he has been responsible for handling foreign affairs for a long time. With his outstanding diplomatic ability, he has resolved countless crises for New China and supported half of the sky for The Long Leap of New China.
Just think, if the news of Premier Zhou's death comes out, those who have been eyeing the new Chinese regime will not be at peace.
They will certainly engage in all kinds of small moves to undermine the credibility that New China has just established in the international arena. Then, the diplomatic undertaking that Premier Zhou has painstakingly managed for many years is likely to fall short, and New China will once again fall into the isolation circle of Western countries.
They may even take this opportunity to attack new China, triggering a new round of hot worldwide wars with unimaginable consequences. Therefore, taking into account the international and domestic situation facing New China at that time, Deng Xiaoping decided to order that coastal defense and vigilance be raised to prevent other countries from waiting for opportunities to invade.
The facts are indeed as Deng Xiaoping deduced, and if we do not strengthen our vigilance, the consequences will be unimaginable. The Western countries, led by the United States, have been trying to strangle the new Chinese regime in its cradle.
Even U.S. President Richard Nixon told secretary Kissinger that they would not be able to do anything to China one day during Zhou Enlai's presence. He would say this, on the one hand, out of his respect for Zhou Enlai, and on the other hand, because he was jealous of the prestige that Zhou Enlai had built up in international diplomacy. However, after the death of Premier Zhou, what should the situation be?
Third, Deng Gong's instructions are correct!
Premier Zhou was Ye Jianying's mentor and friend, and it is reasonable to say that he was the one who most convinced Prime Minister Ye. Why, then, was it that after Premier Zhou's death, he was able to accept Deng Xiaoping's successor so easily and unconditionally support his decision?
First of all, before Premier Zhou died, he personally asked Deng Xiaoping in public to take over his post. Since he was entrusted by Premier Zhou and presumably also deeply trusted by him, Ye Jianying would naturally obey the premier's orders.
Secondly, ye Jianying, as a veteran party member, also has his own basic judgment on international and domestic affairs. The three directives put forward by Deng Xiaoping are clear in purpose and cautious, and it can be said that there is not a single omission, so of course there is no need for him to oppose them.
However, whatever the reason, Ye Jianying calmly accepted the facts of Deng Xiaoping after the death of Premier Zhou. And history has proven that he undoubtedly made a very correct decision. This may be the epitome of his ability and vision to convince Premier Zhou.
Later, under the auspices of Deng Gong, China's diplomacy did not reach an impasse, but instead appeared a "second spring".
From this point of view, Premier Zhou's selection of Deng Xiaoping as his successor is indeed unique and admirable. The dream of "splendid rivers and mountains" that he expected before his death was also realized after his death.
Premier Zhou has worked hard and dedicated his whole life to the cause of the establishment and construction of New China. He exchanged his enthusiasm and all his life for the stability and prosperity of the motherland.
After the premier's death, Deng Gong did not hesitate to issue three urgent orders in a row in order to firmly guard the foundation he had laid. From another point of view, this precisely reflects the prestige established by Premier Zhou at home and abroad, which is unmatched by others.
Today, Premier Zhou has been dead for more than a hundred years, but people's thoughts and respect for him are not less than a minute. Whether it is compatriots at home or friends in the world, everyone always remembers that Premier Zhou, who was humorous and humorous, not afraid of power, gentle and elegant.
Because he refreshed the initial impression of new China in various countries, and it was also because of his continuous mediation that New China mushroomed and thrived in an extremely harsh and difficult international environment.
The so-called "generations of talented people in the Jiangshan Dynasty, each leading the way for hundreds of years", Premier Zhou is an outstanding representative of China's modern and modern "people with promising aspirations". He has made countless achievements in his life, but he has never been proud of his achievements, but has been humble and courteous, and has been lenient with others.
Obviously in a high position, still adhere to the original intention, two sleeves of fresh wind, so talented and handsome can be called exemplary. I only hope that my generation can inherit the legacy of Premier Zhou, not forget the original intention, adhere to the mission, and work together with outstanding courage and tenacious perseverance to help the Chinese people achieve the great cause of rejuvenation, so that the Chinese nation can stand proudly among the nations of the world!
I wish Premier Zhou's heroic soul immortality! I hope that the great Chinese dream can shine with the sun and the moon!