◎ Jiang Xiaosheng
Another successful nuclear explosion
One day in the second half of 1966, accompanied by a strong flash, the spectacular sight of cauliflower-like mushroom clouds rolling straight into Xiaohan once again descended on Lop Nur in the depths of the desert in Xinjiang, China.
China announced that it had successfully carried out a new nuclear explosion.
On the evening of the same day, Zhou Enlai, premier of the People's Republic of China, director of the Special Committee of the CPC Central Committee, and "commander-in-chief" of nuclear weapons development, could hardly hide his joy at this brand-new progress made by the Chinese nation. Premier Zhou Enlai, who has always been modest and cautious in his efforts, invited Qian Sanqiang and a few others to the West Flower Hall in Zhongnanhai by name to celebrate this landmark and successful test in the history of China's nuclear weapons development.
The only appetizer was a plate of fish jelly
Premier Zhou happily said to Qian Sanqiang and others: "The masses are celebrating victory, and we are also here to celebrate." ”
If we give full play to our imagination and treat the meritorious ministers of China's nuclear cause, it is not too much to make a few dishes and a few soups. However, on that night 50 years ago, the celebration of the West Flower Hall was extremely simple. Just make an exception to let a few sips of wine, a small dish of fish jelly condensed into a gelatinous shape is the only appetizer. At that time, the begonia flowers in the West Flower Hall had long since withered, and the leaves had withered away, but the interior was warm as spring and joyful.
Deep friendship wins but cherishes countless food
The West Flower Hall was originally the West Garden where the father of puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the regent Zaifeng, lived, and was the seat of the State Council at the time of the Beiyang government, and the office of the Beiping Special Municipal Government before liberation. However, the simple celebration ceremony and the green brick and gray tile houses that have fallen into disrepair and are no longer luxurious, the dark red old columns, and the faded carved beams and paintings are the true portrayal of Premier Zhou's frugal life style.
This celebration ceremony, which is so simple that it is still difficult for us to understand today, not only fully reflected Premier Zhou's excitement for the prosperity and strength of the motherland, but also greatly encouraged and encouraged Qian Sanqiang, who was in the midst of adversity. A plate of fish jelly is enough to convey the prime minister's trust, care, and victory over countless treasures in the world! Even if the Manchu Han Dynasty, which is large in scale, rich in dishes, complicated in production procedures, and quite exquisite in craftsmanship, compares it with a plate of delicious fish jelly full of the affection of the Prime Minister of the Republic?
Premier Zhou, who has been simple all his life
Premier Zhou's simple and simple way of life is not an occasional one, but a consistent one. Before dinner in 1963, after everyone had been seated, Marshal He Long came to the restaurant, looked at the food on the table, and said to the prime minister humorously: "The country's economy has improved, why hasn't the good situation been reflected on your family's dinner table?" The prime minister laughed and said, "The great situation is won by everyone's struggle." In the future, when the country becomes rich and strong, we must not abandon the tradition of hardship and simplicity. ”
▲ Premier Zhou at work
According to the recollection of technical expert Shen Hong, on the afternoon of November 24, 1965, Premier Zhou received 80 representatives attending the national mechanical product design work conference. On that day, it was very late at the end of the meeting, and Premier Zhou said: "Don't panic, today I invite you to dinner." ”
In the conference hall, 80 people sat at 10 tables. One large pot of vegetables per table (cabbage boiled tofu) and four plates of side dishes. Everyone ate Premier Zhou's invitation like this.
Premier Zhou Enlai's simple style of life is still of educational significance to us today.
(The author is a retired employee of CNNC 272 Uranium)
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