Chairman Mao's later years were full of twists and turns, and he repeatedly proposed with the staff around him that he wanted to divorce Jiang Qing, and even separated for a while. But what made Chairman Mao choose Jiang Qing in the first place? Perhaps the answer can be traced back to a theater festival in 1938, when Jiang Qing spontaneously chose a role, a role of a secret prostitute, to make her acting skills shine. The success of this drama caught Chairman Mao's attention and left a deep impression on him.
Jiang Qing, a talented actor, deeply attracted Chairman Mao with her beautiful appearance and the confidence and demeanor she showed in Yan'an. In Chairman Mao's eyes, revolution and romantic love were not contradictory; on the contrary, he believed that the combination of the two could be more perfect. Jiang Qing was transferred to the office of the Central Military Commission in 1938 and began close cooperation with Chairman Mao. Jiang Qing not only possessed talent, but also had great ambitions, which made her appearance a good medicine for Chairman Mao's inner pain.
Chairman Mao's decision to marry Jiang Qing was opposed by comrades in the party, but he firmly stated that if they did not agree to the marriage, he would rather return to his hometown to farm than participate in the revolution. Under Chairman Mao's resolute attitude, the Party organization eventually agreed to their union. To celebrate this happy event, Chairman Mao held a grand wedding banquet in the cooperative and shared his happiness with his relatives and friends.
After marriage, Jiang Qing showed the quality of a good wife. She cared about Chairman Mao's work and life and often decompressed him. In the evening, they walked together in Yan'an, chatting and enjoying each other's company. Jiang Qing also personally sewed Chairman Mao's clothes and took care of his food and living. In addition, she also took the initiative to help the guards learn literacy, which won everyone's love.
In 1940, Jiang Qing gave birth to a girl for Chairman Mao, named Li Ne. The arrival of this child brought Chairman Mao endless joy, after all, there were not many of his children, and there were very few who could accompany him. Chairman Mao originally thought that they would always grow old together and spend the rest of their lives together.
However, things did not go as he had hoped. After the founding of New China, Jiang Qing's character and behavior changed dramatically. She not only frequently disliked Chairman Mao, but also interfered in the decision-making of the central authorities, forming a four-member group to disrupt the development of the country. This change is incomprehensible and deeply regrets Chairman Mao. In the end, the "Gang of Four" was crushed, and in 1981, Jiang Qing was punished by law.
Chairman Mao's life was bumpy, and his love life was also full of twists and turns. His original intention of choosing Jiang Qing as his wife was because of her talent and beauty, as well as her care and support for him. However, the course of history and the changes in Jiang Qing eventually led to his regret and unfortunate end. This story teaches us that choices and decisions in life are often accompanied by unknown risks and variables, and that we must think carefully and cherish the happiness in front of us. The love story of Chairman Mao and Jiang Qing is a microcosm of lessons and reflections, and an important chapter in Chinese history.