On April 15-23, 1953, the Second National Women's Congress was held in Beijing, during which Chairman Mao invited Deng Fangzhi, the mother of the combat hero Huang Jiguang, to Zhongnanhai as a guest. appearance

On April 15-23, 1953, the Second National Women's Congress was held in Beijing, during which Chairman Mao invited Deng Fangzhi, the mother of the combat hero Huang Jiguang, to Zhongnanhai as a guest.

At the moment of meeting, Chairman Mao held Deng Fangzhi's hand tightly, and the two of them smiled brightly, like long-lost friends.

Chairman Mao said emotionally: "You have lost a son, and I have lost a son, and they have sacrificed gloriously!" ”

Deng Fangzhi looked very calm, she said: "Yes, Chairman, the two children are excellent, it is our pride." ”

The chairman asked the chef to make a sumptuous banquet to entertain Deng Fangzhi, and the two of them ate and talked very happily.

After the meal, Chairman Mao said: "Mother Deng deserves everyone's recognition in educating her children, and has cultivated such an outstanding Huang Jiguang for the country and the people. ”

Deng Fangzhi listened and modestly replied, "I am an ordinary citizen, who knows what education is!" All are the opportunities that the chairman attaches importance to and the army gives. ”

Later, the chairman inquired in detail about her current living situation, and Deng Fangzhi said that the local government and the masses took great care of her and gave her a lot of help, so that the chairman did not have to worry.

The Chairman was very happy to hear this and repeatedly told her to tell him if she had difficulties.

The whole meeting process was very relaxed and warm, Deng Fangzhi has been smiling and keeping smiling, and she can't see the slightest sadness at all!

In the years that followed, Chairman Mao received Deng Fangzhi twice, was very concerned about her living conditions, and repeatedly exhorted local cadres to show more attention to Deng Fangzhi in all aspects.

In several meetings, Deng Fangzhi has always behaved very relaxed, and she can't see the slightest sadness at all.

Later, someone asked her why she was so calm in front of the chairman and did not miss her son. Deng Fangzhi listened, did not answer for a long time, as if she was deeply in memory, and then she said sadly: "Chairman Mao also sacrificed his son, and I cannot grieve in front of him." ”