- preface
In the fall of 1982, an old man with gray hair greedily looked through the window of an airplane and greedily looked at the ever-changing land in front of him. When the plane stopped, the old man couldn't wait to get off the plane and caress the land under his feet.
After nearly 30 years, the old man finally returned to his homeland, seeing the bustling and lively city of Beijing and his family that he had not seen for many years, the old man could no longer suppress his excitement and excitement, and the tears flowed...
The old man, who had just been reunited with his family, had not yet dried his tears, received the news that Deng Xiaoping was going to meet him in person. The old man who got the news was obviously a little embarrassed, he didn't seem to expect that he had been away from his hometown for so long, but Deng Xiaoping still cared so much about the Feng family.
The old man's heart was very touched for a while, and he hurriedly sorted out his clothes and told his relatives: This meeting must be dignified and solemn.
So who is this person? Why did Comrade Deng Xiaoping meet with him? What kind of story is this?
- General Buyi, black sea victim
This old man was Feng Yuxiang's son, Feng Hongda.
As for why the scene in the beginning appeared, it should start from his father Feng Yuxiang.
When it comes to General Feng Yuxiang, most people are not strangers. Feng Yuxiang, who was born in 1882 and is known as the "General of Buyi", resolutely participated in the Luanzhou Uprising after the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911 and began his military career.
In 1924, in the face of the Beijing government controlled by the warlords of his immediate lineage, Feng Yuxiang launched a coup d'état in Beijing and temporarily controlled the Beijing area. But Feng Yuxiang did not covet power, but instead called Dr. Sun Yat-sen, hoping that Sun Yat-sen would go north to command the overall situation.
It can be said that whether it is the Northern Expedition War or the later War of Resistance Against Japan, the merits of General Feng Yuxiang cannot be indelible.
Only 43 days after the Chongqing negotiations in 1945, Chiang Kai-shek tore up the Double Tenth Agreement and brazenly launched a civil war. Feng Yuxiang could not agree with Chiang Kai-shek's decision, and at the end of 1945 he published the "Questions and Answers on the Founding of the People's Republic of China 204 Questions", which elaborated on his idea of building the Country. He believed that after the victory of the War of Resistance, construction should be put first, rather than civil war here.
Soon after Chiang Kai-shek launched the civil war, Feng Yuxiang put forward many views that were extremely beneficial to the establishment of the country, such as "developing science and improving economic construction." But Chiang Kai-shek, who was obsessed with it, did not listen to Feng Yuxiang's words.
As the scope of the civil war became more and more extensive, Feng Yuxiang could not sit still, he wanted to avoid such a situation. But after all, Feng Yuxiang was in a high position of power, how could Chiang Kai-shek easily let him go? After several twists and turns, Feng Yuxiang came to the United States in September 1946 under the pretext of inspecting water conservancy, and was also forced to retire by the Nationalist government.
Even though he has retired, Feng Yuxiang is still paying attention to the domestic situation abroad. After learning of what Chiang Kai-shek's government had done at home, Feng Yuxiang was particularly distressed. He immediately published in American newspapers calling for a bipartisan truce and peace, emphasizing the idea of the unity of the people of the whole country.
Because Feng Yuxiang had been agitating for peace between the two parties abroad, which seriously affected Chiang Kai-shek's plans, in 1947, Chiang Kai-shek called Feng Yuxiang directly and demanded that he must return to China at the end of the year.
Feng Yuxiang was already at odds with Chiang Kai-shek's political views, and in the face of Chiang Kai-shek, who had a hard-line attitude, he not only did not return within the time limit stipulated by Chiang Kai-shek, but even issued a statement of resistance against Chiang Kai-shek within the deadline demanded by Chiang Kai-shek.
The move infuriated Chiang Kai-shek, who in a fit of rage ordered the revocation of Feng Yuxiang's passport.
Chiang Kai-shek's move was too cruel, and revoking his passport was tantamount to directly cutting off Feng Yuxiang's way home.
Feng Yuxiang, who got the news, was angry. In early 1948, after the establishment of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang in Hong Kong, Feng Yuxiang, who successfully ran for office as the chairman of the Standing Committee and the Chairman of the Political Committee, embarked on a series of operations that choked Chiang Kai-shek's anger:
First, he issued a "Statement on Expulsion from the Party", which bluntly stated that he wanted to overthrow Chiang Kai-shek's dictatorship; Subsequently, a large number of copies of various documents established by the Democratic Revolution were reprinted and distributed to the State Council and various universities.
His actions were aimed precisely at expanding the political influence of the democratic revolution in order to overthrow Chiang Kai-shek. Feng Yuxiang also knew that this was undoubtedly "touching the tiger's ass", and in order to prevent being assassinated, he directly made a will: for the people, he was willing to die.
As soon as he said this, Chiang Kai-shek was not good enough to send someone to assassinate Feng Yuxiang, but who knew that Feng Yuxiang was still in trouble.
On July 31, 1948, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China prepared for the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing. As a member of the democratic party, Feng Yuxiang naturally received an invitation. However, Feng Yuxiang's way back to China was doomed to be full of difficulties, and no one expected that he would be unfortunately killed on the way back to China.
Feng Yuxiang's death was not a man-made disaster, but a natural disaster. At that time, when Feng Yuxiang's ship was traveling to the Black Sea area, the ship suddenly caught fire, and in this way, a generation of famous generals Feng Yuxiang was shipwrecked on the way back to China.
After the shipwreck, Feng Yuxiang's body was cremated in Moscow, and it was not until November 1948 that Feng Yuxiang's ashes finally returned to the motherland he had longed for.
- With one heart for the country, the son inherits the father's aspirations
And the old man we mentioned at the beginning is the second son of a generation of famous generals Feng Yuxiang - Feng Hongzhi.
In Feng Yuxiang's view, the country needs to develop, and the most important link is the cultivation of talents. In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a large number of science and engineering professionals were necessarily needed, so when Feng Hongzhi was 12 years old, he was arranged by his father to go to the Soviet Union to study professional knowledge.
His father's patriotism has always deeply influenced Feng Hongzhi. Influenced by his father's patriotic ideas, after completing his study in the Soviet Union, Feng Hongzhi transferred to the Technical University of Berlin in Germany to study machinery.
Shortly after Feng Hongzhi returned to China in 1941, General Feng Yuxiang presided over the establishment of the "National Christian Saving donation association" in Chongqing in order to save the country and the people, and received more than 23,000 taels of gold funds in this donation meeting. But who knows that because of this fund, Chiang Kai-shek even became angry. Why? Could it be that the Feng family father and son used their power for personal gain and hid this money?
This is not the case. Chiang Kai-shek was furious because he did not receive all the donations, half of which were sent to the Eighth Route Army by Feng Yuxiang. In Feng Yuxiang's heart, as long as it is good for the country, it is a good person, and there is no distinction between the party and the enemy, which is also an important reason why he chose to give money to Zhou Enlai.
The idea of his father, Feng Yuxiang, deeply influenced Feng Hongzhi, who greatly admired his father.
In 1945, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was nearing its end, and the sons and daughters of China had already seen the dawn of victory. Feng Hongzhi understood that the construction of the motherland needed talents, plus he had a foundation in mechanical learning, so he did not hesitate to sign up, and was finally selected to go abroad for further study. So at the age of 28, Feng Hongzhi once again took a plane to leave his homeland.
His destination this time is the New York Institute of Physics and Engineering in the United States.
- Obsessed with studying, the mechanical giant eventually returned to China
Feng Hongzhi knew that he had come with a mission, and he did not dare to relax in his study. In the process of hard work, he successfully obtained a master's degree. Later, he entered the University of California and successfully obtained a doctorate.
After Feng Hongzhi got his degree, he wanted to find a job in the United States to practice. And even if Feng Hongzhi is a doctoral graduate and has extremely professional and relevant knowledge, he still suffers a lot.
Feng Hongzhi's heart is thinking of the motherland, and after so many years of beauty, he still maintains his Chinese nationality. For a person living in the United States, not being a U.S. citizen is not only discriminated against, but even unable to find a decent job.
In order to be able to eat a full meal in the United States, Feng Hongzhi began his job search career in the United States. Fortunately, the kung fu paid off, and Feng Hongzhi finally found a job as a car repairman. Even though it was dirty and bitter, Feng Hongzhi still persevered.
Feng Hongzhi made a name for himself in the machinery factory with strong perseverance, and was soon noticed and became a high-tech talent in the United States. Feng Hongzhi's scientific research path has been steadfast at every step, he is like a jewel in the dust of ordinary darkness, and finally emits his own brilliant brilliance...
Feng Hongzhi, who has made achievements, has always missed his motherland in his heart... He reads the newspaper at regular times every day and prays that he will be able to return home soon.
It was not until the 1970s, when China's relations with the United States were tending to ease, that Feng Hongzhi's return to his hometown showed signs.
One day, at a banquet, Feng Hongzhi learned that Huang Zhen, director of the mainland's liaison office in the United States, was looking for him. Feng Hongzhi was very excited, but after the excitement, he was a little more worried: What is Huang Zhen looking for me? Can I go home?
Through the contact information provided by someone, Feng Hongzhi met with Huang Zhen. In the communication with Huang Zhen, Feng Hongzhi not only got the news that the mainland was looking for him, but also accidentally got the information of his family.
At this time, Feng Hongzhi and his family have been separated for nearly 30 years... When he learned that his relatives and friends were waiting for him to return home in the mainland, Feng Hongzhi shed tears of excitement.
At that time, Feng Hongzhi already had a beautiful wife and lively and lovely children. Feng Hongzhi and his wife met in the United States, and although the two lived apart because of their work, they were still very affectionate. Feng Hongzhi can be described as a success in the eyes of many friends, and the love and career have both harvested. Therefore, many friends have persuaded Feng Hongzhi that since his family and career are in the United States, why should he return to China? How convenient it is to join the U.S. citizenship.
You must know that in the United States at that time, if it was not a nationality, there would be many inconveniences in life and scientific research.
In the face of his friend's persuasion, Feng Hongzhi was unwavering.
Not only because Feng Hongzhi is a child of China, but also because the patriotic heart of his father Feng Yuxiang deeply affects Feng Hongzhi. The patriotism and pride of the Feng family made Feng Hongzhi even if he became famous in the United States, his heart was still thinking of returning to the mainland and returning to his hometown.
In fact, as early as 1949, when the news of the founding of New China was transmitted to all parts of the world, Feng Hongzhi, who received the news, was excited to return to his hometown. He had prepared his luggage for returning to his hometown early, but who knew that the Kuomintang and the American side at that time did not want Feng Hongzhi to return to the mainland.
Such a high-tech talent as Feng Hongzhi is extremely important to any country, and for the Kuomintang, once Feng Hongzhi returns to the mainland, it will bring immeasurable benefits to the mainland. For the United States, the loss of scientific researchers like Feng Hongzhi is also an extremely uneconomical transaction.
Therefore, under the obstruction of the Kuomintang and the United States, Feng Hongzhi did not return to the mainland smoothly.
It wasn't until the moment of meeting with Huang Zhen that Feng Hongzhi had a real sense of going home. At the invitation of Huang Zhen, Feng Hongzhi finally returned to the mainland he had longed for at the age of 56.
- Refused to return home to settle? Deng Xiaoping's considerations
The time came to September 15, 1982, when the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China prepared a commemorative meeting for the centenary of Feng Yuxiang's birth. Before the commemorative meeting began, Deng Xiaoping met with Feng Hongzhi, who had just returned to China, at the Great Hall of the People.
During the meeting, Comrade Deng Xiaoping repeatedly asked Feng Hongzhi whether he needed help.
Feng Hongzhi knew that Deng Xiaoping really cared about him, so he bluntly said that he wanted to return to China and settle down. In the face of Feng Hongzhi's request, Comrade Deng Xiaoping, who has always been gentle, unexpectedly chose to refuse: I think it is better that you do not rush back to China, it is not yet time.
Feng Hongzhi, who heard such an answer, seemed a little disappointed, but then Deng Xiaoping's words made Feng Hongzhi feel excited again.
Only to see Deng Xiaoping stand up and pat Feng Hongzhi's shoulder and explain in a serious tone. It turned out that there were more important things that Feng Hongzhi needed to complete. After listening to Wan Deng Xiaoping's explanation, Feng Hongzhi understood his good intentions.
So, where did Deng Xiaoping tell Feng Hongzhi two things? Let's take a look at what Feng Hongzhi did.
Shortly after his meeting with Mr. Deng, Mr. Feng returned to the United States. After returning to the United States, he first used his status to match Chinese enterprises, promote many projects that are beneficial to China, and bow down to the development of China's new era industry.
Immediately afterward, Feng Hongzhi used his identity to write letters to many Kuomintang generals to arouse their patriotism.
After finding the move quite effective, Feng Hongzhi wrote a letter to Chiang Ching-kuo. Feng Hongzhi and Chiang Ching-kuo were the same window when they stayed in the United States, and the two were once very good. And when mailing the letter, Feng Hongzhi also sent Chiang Ching-kuo a wooden box containing three earths. This box of three soils is not ordinary, this is feng Hongzhi deliberately cut the three soils in front of the tomb of Chiang Ching-kuo's mother in 1985, and Chiang Ching-kuo is an extremely filial person, and this wooden box containing three earths is of great significance.
Although Chiang Kai-shek did not reply to Feng Hongzhi, chiang ching-kuo agreed to let the Taiwanese return to the mainland to visit their relatives soon after...
It turned out that Deng Xiaoping told Feng Hongzhi that he had two major benefits in staying in the United States: First, as a high-end technician, he could make greater contributions to China's industry in the United States. Second, the relationship between Feng Hongzhi and Chiang Ching-kuo may be able to contribute to the great cause of the motherland's reunification.
Feng Hongzhi made his own efforts to do two things that Comrade Deng Xiaoping had instructed, and his patriotic heart was even more touching, and facts have also proved that Deng Gong's decision that year was all brilliant. In fact, in that era, patriots like Feng Hongzhi abounded, and our happy life today was inseparable from their selfless efforts, they were all good sons and daughters of China, and they were eternal heroes in our minds.