preface
During the magnificent revolutionary period, many huxiang sons and daughters threw themselves into the revolutionary torrent, and among them there were a few female comrades, and Liu Ying was one of them.
Liu Ying
Among Chairman Mao's many friends, the one who impressed him the most was Liu Ying. Chairman Mao spoke highly of the friendship between them: I, a fellow from Hunan Province, have formed an indissoluble relationship with her in the Central Soviet Region, and she can be called the person who really knows me. ”
Acquaintance with Chairman Mao, Liu Ying: Chairman Mao is really different
Liu Ying, a fellow villager with Chairman Mao, was born into a wealthy family in Hunan Province. Due to his family's superior wealth, he received a good education from an early age and joined the Communist Party of China.
For the revolutionary leader Chairman Mao, Liu Ying was even more reverent, although he was also a fellow hunan countryman, but it was not until the Second National Congress of the Chinese Soviet that Liu Ying met Chairman Mao for the first time.
Chairman Mao during the revolutionary war years
Chairman Mao on the stage was tall and generous, his eyes looked bright and energetic, and his whole body exuded a different temperament. After listening to Chairman Mao's speech, Liu Ying constantly sighed in his heart: "Chairman Mao is indeed different. ”
Although it was the first time he met Chairman Mao, Chairman Mao left a deep impression on Liu Ying. Although many years have passed, Liu Ying recalls that the scene at that time is still vividly remembered.
After the meeting, Liu Ying stayed in Ruijin and served as the head of the Propaganda Department of the Central Bureau of the Young Communist Party, responsible for training young cadres. Because Liu Ying received a good education, coupled with her outstanding work performance, she soon became the best among the female comrades in the Central Soviet Region.
During her time working in the Central Soviet Region, she often saw her classmate Zhang Wentian in the Soviet Union. Because they were classmates, plus both of them were working in the Central Soviet Region, there were more exchanges between the two people, and Liu Ying was able to meet Chairman Mao thanks to Zhang Wentian.
One day, Zhang Wentian suddenly found Liu Ying. In the course of the conversation, Zhang Wentian asked, "Don't you also want to meet Chairman Mao?" ”
Zhang Wentian in the revolutionary war years
Liu Ying couldn't resist the excitement in her heart, and she quickly asked, "Then when are we going to see Chairman Mao?" ”
Zhang Wentian replied, "Go now."
Liu Ying was even happier after hearing this, and she cleaned up a bit and followed Zhang Wentian to Chairman Mao's residence. After meeting Chairman Mao, Zhang Wentian introduced: "This is your compatriot, who, like me, also returned from Moscow and is now serving as the propaganda director of the Central Bureau of the Young Communist Party." ”
Chairman Mao was very happy to hear that she and he were fellow villagers, and he quickly took a stool for Liu Ying to sit down first, and asked He Zizhen to add some charcoal to the brazier, and the four of them sat together and chatted.
Chairman Mao asked in his native dialect, "Which school are you from?" ”
After Liu Ying heard this, he replied in his hometown dialect: "Changsha Normal School." ”
Chairman Mao during the revolutionary war years
Chairman Mao was even happier when he heard this, because he was a teacher in Changsha. He hurriedly said, "I am also a teacher from Changsha Normal School, and we are still alumni." ”
Liu Ying explained: "You are the first teacher, and I am a female teacher. No matter which teacher came out, the classmates around you are proud of Chairman Mao. The mass line you put forward is correct through the test of practice. ”
Chairman Mao looked at Liu Ying in front of him and instructed in a serious tone: "When you are doing propaganda work now, the main target is the workers and peasants, whose cultural level is relatively low. Now there are many people who write articles that the masses can't understand, so what's the use of that?
After listening to Chairman Mao's teachings, Liu Ying felt that he had benefited a lot, and the atmosphere in the whole room had become more and more active.
Zhang Wentian and Liu Ying
Through this conversation, Chairman Mao left a deep impression on Liu Ying. In later work, when Liu Ying encountered difficult problems that could not be solved, she would ask Chairman Mao for advice, and Chairman Mao was naturally willing to help her when he saw that this little fellow was so humble and studious.
Liu Ying married Zhang Wentian, and Chairman Mao called her "enlightened lady."
The zunyi conference officially established Chairman Mao's leading position in the CPC Central Committee and the Red Army, which was also the guarantee for the success of the Chinese revolution.
During this time, Liu Ying and Zhang Wentian had more and more exchanges, and all this was looked at by the comrades around them. They tried their best to match the two of them, including Chairman Mao.
During a work, Chairman Mao tentatively asked, "Tell me your secret, which one do you like?" ”
After Liu Ying listened, he directly refused: "I don't like anyone, and now I don't think about personal matters." You see That Comrade He Zizhen is already pregnant, and he still has to follow the march of the troops, and when he gives birth to a child, he must be taken care of in his hometown. ”
Liu Ying in the revolutionary ranks
After hearing this, Chairman Mao smiled and said, "We are all revolutionary comrades, and we must also consider our own personal situation. ”
As soon as Chairman Mao's words came out, Liu Ying shyly lowered his head and left in a hurry.
Soon, Liu Ying received an organizational order to go to the Central Brigade to take over Comrade Deng Xiaoping's work. Liu Ying was very confused in her heart, and she found comrade Li Fuchun, the person in charge, and asked: "I have always been doing mass work, and the work of the secretary general of the Central Committee has not always been the responsibility of Comrade Deng Xiaoping. ”
After hearing this, Li Fuchun smiled and said, "After you go, naturally someone will help you." ”
Liu Ying completely understood in his heart that Li Fuchun said that someone was helping him, but in fact, zhang Wentian. Faced with the decision made by the organization, Liu Ying had no choice but to go to the central team to report. ”
Li Fuchun
When Liu Ying came to the Central Committee to report, Chairman Mao and Wang Jiaxiang were discussing work. When Chairman Mao saw his little compatriot, he hurriedly asked, "Do you know that the central authorities have transferred you to the central unit to work, and who took the initiative to propose it?" ”
Liu Ying blurted out, "Who can there be, Li Fuchun?" ”
Chairman Mao responded: "No, this time I took the initiative to propose that you be transferred, you are too tired to work in the rear echelon, it is easy to drag down the body, so I transferred you, you must cherish this work opportunity." ”
Immediately after, Zhang Wentian instructed: "There is not much work here, mainly responsible for the work of the guard, and then responsible for the lives of those of us, the work is simple and a little cumbersome, I will help you in the process of work." ”
Liu Ying watched them sing and took over the task with a smile.
Chairman Mao during the Yan'an period
After Liu Ying came to work in the Central Team, the opportunity to meet Zhang Wentian also increased, and the feelings between the two people also deepened.
Chairman Mao, who was bent on being a matchmaker, often joked about Liu Ying, and once Chairman Mao said to Liu Ying: "Comrade Luopu fell off his horse." ”
After hearing this, Liu Ying hurriedly asked: "How is the situation, did you fall and hurt?" ”
Chairman Mao smiled and replied, "There is no big problem, maybe you are blessing." ”
When Liu Ying heard this, he knew that Chairman Mao was joking with her and immediately laughed.
With the end of the Long March and the arrival of the Central Red Army in northern Shaanxi, Zhang Wentian couldn't wait to say to Liu Ying: "You see now that the Red Army has a home, we can also be together." ”
Group photo at the end of the Long March of the Red Army
Liu Ying nodded and shyly agreed.
That night, the two moved the bedding to a place, which was considered to be a family. Because the conditions were not good at that time, there was no wedding, and chairman Mao learned of it and came to the cave where they lived to congratulate them.
When Chairman Mao arrived, he said loudly: "When you get married, you must have a guest, but if you don't invite guests, I will not admit it." ”
At this moment, Liu Ying stood up and hurriedly said: "Chairman Mao, we are proletarians and have nothing. ”
Immediately afterward, Chairman Mao said, "Then don't admit it, but I really want to congratulate you and write a poem on oil." ”
Immediately afterward, Chairman Mao wrote with great interest:
"Li Sanlang, the son of the merry man, does not love the country and the mountains and loves the beauty."
Today, Luopu is the emperor, and he loves both Jiangshan and beauty.
After writing it, Chairman Mao said: "Zhang Wentian is an enlightened monarch, and you are an enlightened lady." ”
Zhang Wentian during the revolutionary period
Later, Liu Ying once mentioned this matter in her later years, and she said with emotion: "Unfortunately, I don't remember these verses anymore, but I probably remember the meaning, this is exaggerating the heavens and democracy." ”
After Zhang Wentian and Liu Ying got married, although the two people lived a very simple life, they were very sweetly managed by them.
Liu Ying returned to Yan'an, Chairman Mao: You are the one who really understands me
Due to the lack of sufficient nutrition during the Long March, Liu Ying's gastrointestinal disease was not only not cured, but also suffered from tuberculosis, and his body was losing weight day by day. The medical conditions in Yan'an were relatively poor, and the Party Central Committee decided to send Liu Ying, Zhong Chibing, and a number of other senior cadres to the Soviet Union for treatment.
Before they left, Chairman Mao came to Liu Ying's cave and mentioned the matter of He Zizhen. It turned out that not long ago, He Zizhen had a quarrel with Chairman Mao, and she ran to Xi'an in a huff, and when she learned that Liu Ying was going to the Soviet Union for treatment, He Zizhen offered to go to the Soviet Union for treatment together.
Chairman Mao and He Zizhen
Immediately afterward, Chairman Mao recounted the causes and consequences of the incident, and he hoped that after Liu Ying went to the Soviet Union to recuperate, he would find ways to improve He Zizhen's political level. After listening, Liu Ying directly agreed: "Chairman, you can rest assured that after going to the Soviet Union, I will definitely help Comrade He Zizhen improve his political level and absolutely live up to your great trust in me."
After coming to the Soviet Union to recuperate, Liu Ying always remembered Chairman Mao's instructions, and as long as it was during her break, she would visit He Zizhen to help her study and improve her political level.
Soon after He Zizhen came to the Soviet Union, he gave birth to a child, but this child only survived for 6 months before dying, which made He Zizhen's heart sad.
While recuperating from treatment, Liu Ying often visited He Zizhen to comfort her sad emotions. He Zizhen has been immersed in the grief of losing his son, and his mood has not improved.
He Zizhen in the Soviet period
After more than a year of treatment, Liu Ying's health is much better, and people have gained a lot of weight. The Party Central Committee decided to transfer Comrades Liu Ying, Cai Shufan, and others back to China to continue their work.
Before leaving the Soviet Union, Liu Ying specially visited He Zizhen and hoped that she could sort out her emotions and continue to work for the party and the people. Immediately afterward, Liu Ying embarked on the road back to China with revolutionary fighting spirit.
As soon as he returned to China, Liu Ying learned the news of Chairman Mao's marriage to Jiang Qing. At that time, many people were opposed to the marriage of the two, but Liu Ying had a different attitude towards this matter.
The day after returning to Yan'an, Liu Ying came to Chairman Mao's cave. Just after meeting Chairman Mao, Liu Ying said loudly: "Old Mao, I have come here to congratulate you." ”
When Chairman Mao heard this, he was extremely happy in his heart, because this was the first time he had heard congratulations from others since he got married. Chairman Mao said happily: "Comrade Liu Ying, you are the one who really understands me." There are many old comrades around me who are opposing it, and you must explain it for me and publicize it. ”
Chairman Mao and Jiang Qing
Immediately afterward, Liu Ying recounted He Zizhen's encounter in the Soviet Union. She said truthfully: "After Comrade He Zizhen went to the Soviet Union, the child died after only six months of survival, and I have visited her many times in the past, but her mood is still so low. ”
Speaking of this, Liu Ying lowered his head in shame and whispered, "Chairman, I have not completed the task you entrusted to me, and I am to blame for all this." ”
Chairman Mao comforted: "You have tried your best, and I don't blame you for this, and no one thought that this would happen." ”
Immediately after, Liu Ying said: "Chairman, it is indeed not easy for you, you need someone to take care of you, and you and Comrade He Zizhen can't get along." ”
Liu Ying said this not because she agreed with Jiang Qing's personality, but because she felt that marriage belonged to a personal matter, and others could not interfere casually.
Chairman Mao and Jiang Qing were in Yan'an
Liu Ying wanted to pay homage to Chairman Mao's remains, and Ye Jianying gave instructions: Agree
After the founding of new China, the Soviet Union became the first country to recognize the People's Republic of China. Chairman Mao personally named Zhang Wentian to Moscow to serve as the new Chinese ambassador to the Soviet Union, and Liu Ying served as the secretary of the party committee of the embassy in the Soviet Union, responsible for assisting Zhang Wentian in his work.
After Liu Ying received the appointment, in order to be competent for the job, she often went to the bookstore, went to the library, and collected relevant materials. Once she found any problems, she would discuss them with Zhang Wentian in time.
Before they set off, Chairman Mao specially entertained Zhang Wentian and his wife. During the banquet, Chairman Mao said to Liu Ying in a serious tone: "Now that the external situation in New China is grim, and the Soviet Union, as the first big country to recognize us, you must coordinate the exchanges between the two countries and promote the friendship between the Chinese and Soviet peoples after you go." O little fellow, now the Party Central Committee has entrusted you with this heavy responsibility. ”
Zhang Wentian and Liu Ying
Hearing Chairman Mao's entrustment, Liu Ying made up his mind that he must do his best to make further contributions to promoting the friendship between the two peoples.
After coming to the Soviet Union, in order to reduce the burden on the motherland, they were diligent and thrifty everywhere. At that time, they often visited various places, and these expenses could have been reimbursed by the public, but they chose to take care of themselves.
If there is a major event in the exchanges, Liu Ying will also actively ask the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao for instructions. During the more than three years of working in the Soviet Union, Liu Ying has been assisting her husband in diplomatic work, which can be described as handy, and has been praised by Chairman Mao many times.
In 1955, Zhang Wentian returned to China to serve as vice minister of party affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Liu Ying was also appointed assistant minister of foreign affairs and secretary of the Supervision Commission. In the years that followed, although the couple suffered a low point in their lives, Chairman Mao was silently concerned about them.
Zhang Wentian and Liu Ying
In 1976, Zhang Wentian's health deteriorated. Zhang Wentian, who knew that he didn't have much life, said to his wife: "I can't do it.... After I die, you must give all my repaid salary to the party as my last membership fee. ”
On July 1st, Zhang Wentian died of a sudden heart attack due to emphysema and other diseases, and Liu Ying was immersed in a sad atmosphere.
After Chairman Mao, who was seriously ill in bed, learned the news, he sent special personnel to visit Liu Ying many times, which made Liu Ying's heart even more moved.
In September 1976, Chairman Mao, who had struggled all his life for the party and the country, passed away, and the people of the whole country fell into great sorrow. When Liu Ying heard the news, she was very depressed, and she made the decision to go to Beijing to attend the farewell ceremony of Chairman Mao's body.
Chairman Mao is dead
Liu Ying's heart was so anxious that she came to Beijing without the approval of the organization. She first went to the central organization department, hoping to see Chairman Mao's legacy, but was refused.
Subsequently, Liu Ying decided to write a letter to Marshal Ye Jianying to express his desire to pay homage to Chairman Mao's legacy.
After Marshal Ye Jianying saw the letter, he immediately gave instructions and agreed to Liu Ying's request.
At the farewell ceremony of Chairman Mao's body, many people gathered. Looking at Chairman Mao's body, Liu Ying couldn't help but think back to the previous years and cried bitterly.
In 1978, the Party Central Committee held the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee in Beijing, and the Party and the country began to develop toward a healthy track. Liu Ying returned to his job and actively contributed to the party and the country.
The Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee
As the years passed, the comrades-in-arms and sisters around him passed away one by one, and At this time, Liu Ying missed Chairman Mao, the leader of his revolution, even more.
Looking back on his life, Liu Ying's heart constantly sighed: "Chairman Mao taught us that as a Communist Party member, no matter what situation we encounter, we must be unashamed, and for the sake of this party and for the sake of this country, we must look forward." ”
One day in August 2002, Liu Ying passed away. Before she died, she constantly admonished her children: "You must bear in mind the concept of serving the people advocated by Chairman Mao and continue to make contributions to our party and country." ”
Liu Ying in his later years
The Slovaks have passed away, but the spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries has been passed down forever, inspiring us to strive for a strong motherland.