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Duke Deng passed away, leaving behind four last wishes, why did one fail to come true?
On February 24, 1997, the sky in Beijing seemed a little bleak, and the cold wind roared beside the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery. A black hearse slowly drove in, and its arrival seemed to suppress the atmosphere of the entire city. All this is like an unknown omen. On this day, the eyes of the whole of China and even the whole world were focused on the great leader of the new China, Deng Gong. His passing, for many, was a heavy blow and an unacceptable fact. However, at this moment, an even bigger secret is about to be revealed, and this secret will subvert everyone's understanding of Duke Deng. Like the collection and take you to reveal the reason for this.
On February 24, there was a heavy silence in the cold wind, and the air was filled with depression and grief. At the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, a black hearse slowly approached. On that day, all eyes of China were focused on the great leader of the new China, Deng Gong. He has played an irreplaceable role in promoting the historical process of reform and opening up and made great contributions to China's development and progress. At this time, people can only hold tears and quietly watch the last journey of this great man beloved by the people.
The crowd on the side of the road was like a tide, surging with sorrow and admiration in people's hearts. They silently watched the hearse and gazed at the great man who had led them forward. Their faces are engraved with pain and loss, but in their eyes, they are also filled with deep respect and endless mourning.
The next day's memorial meeting was even more sad, the atmosphere was solemn, and all voices fell silent at this moment, except for the low and heavy voice of President Jiang, who was responsible for reading the obituary. His voice echoed in the room, and every time his throat choked, every time he choked, the grief in people's hearts increased. However, what the public did not know was that this grand farewell ceremony went against Duke Deng's last wishes.
Deng Gong, the pioneer of China's reform and opening up, still put the needs of the country and the people first in his deathbed. At the last stage of his life, he put forward four demands to President Jiang on handling his own affairs, and behind these four demands were all filled with his noble sentiments and great spirit of serving the country and the people all his life.
First of all, Duke Deng put forward the first request - "no farewell ceremony for the remains". In our traditional culture, the farewell ceremony is the last tribute and remembrance of the deceased, but Duke Deng chose to abandon this link. This may stem from his personal character, simple, low-key, and realistic, or it may be out of consideration for the country and the people, and he does not want to waste too many social resources in his funeral. Second, he demanded that "there be no spiritual hall." Usually, the spiritual hall is a display and remembrance of the deceased's deeds, and it is also a place for people to pay homage and mourn to the deceased.
However, Duke Deng chose to abandon this tradition, he did not want too many ceremonies and performances, he served the people all his life, and his deeds have been deeply imprinted in the hearts of every Chinese. Third, Deng Gong proposed to donate his cornea to a medical institution, and the body would be used for medical research after dissection. Finally, Duke Deng's fourth request was to "scatter the ashes into the sea after cremation." This may be Duke Deng's deep understanding of life and awe of nature. He chose the most natural way to end his life journey, choosing the sea as his final destination, symbolizing the eternity and vastness of his life. This requirement also allows us to see Deng Gong's deep love and respect for life and nature.
President Jiang was deeply shocked by these wishes of Deng Gong, but he also understood Deng Gong's firm determination to serve the people and the country throughout his life. He understood the spirit of Deng Gong, and he understood what kind of person Deng Gong was and what kind of leader he was.
After Duke Deng's wife Zhuo Lin submitted Duke Deng's last wish letter to the central authorities, President Jiang made a decision in a turbulent mood. He decided to respect and carry out Duke Deng's last wish, but he had reservations about "not holding a farewell ceremony". He believes that the farewell ceremony of the remains of a great man is a way for the broad masses of the people to bid farewell to this great man, and it is a way for them to express their respect, and he cannot veto it.
Therefore, a solemn and magnificent memorial meeting and a farewell ceremony for the body were held in the Great Hall of the People in the capital. On that day, more than 10,000 people of all ethnic groups and all walks of life gathered here to pay tribute to their beloved Comrade Deng Gong. Whether it is a senior government official or ordinary citizen, they all share this grief and mourn this great leader at this moment.
Duke Deng's departure took away a great leader, but his last wish was continued after his death. Shortly after Duke Deng's funeral, his wife Zhuo Lin made a special request, which became Duke Deng's fifth last wish. This last wish is that Duke Tang hopes to witness the return of Hong Kong with his own eyes. Although he failed to do so, his wife Zhuo Lin was determined to fulfill this wish on behalf of her husband.
On July 1, 1997, the same year that Deng Gong died, Hong Kong returned to China, ending a century of humiliation. This is a historic moment and a moment that hundreds of millions of Chinese sons and daughters are looking forward to. Although Deng Gong could not witness the moment of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, his last wish became the common wish of hundreds of millions of Chinese.
After the death of Duke Deng, all the people of the country took practical actions to help Zhuo Lin fulfill Duke Deng's last wish. People regard Duke Deng as the pride and hope of the nation, and with admiration and endless gratitude for the great man in their hearts, they follow in his footsteps and work hard to realize Duke Deng's last wish.
When that historic day came, the grand ceremony of Hong Kong's return to the motherland was held in the common anticipation of the people. The people of the whole country gathered together, rejoiced, and applauded the unity of Duke Deng and the great motherland. The return of Hong Kong has become an important milestone in the country's development process and is also the best interpretation of Deng Gong's leadership thought.
Although Duke Deng did not witness Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the efforts of hundreds of millions of Chinese sons and daughters and the rise of the motherland made his last wish come true. People know that the ideas and spirit represented by Deng Gong will always inspire the Chinese people and lead the future of the country. His last wish became the common goal of Chinese generation after generation, and his spirit shone brightly in the hearts of hundreds of millions of people.
Duke Deng's life was full of ups and downs, but he was always firm, always selfless, and always served the country and the people wholeheartedly. He devoted his life to his beloved country and people. Today's China is prosperous and the people live and work in peace and contentment, these are the fruits of his life's work. Everyone knows in their hearts that the departure of this great man beloved by the people marks the end of a great era. With his wisdom and courage, he has made great efforts and sweat for China's development and progress. He led the country on the path to prosperity and rise, and wrote a magnificent chapter for the country and its people.