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Corruption has been a vicious disease in the long history, eating away at the foundation of the country and tearing countless families apart. The Liu Qingshan case, as the first major anti-corruption case after the founding of the People's Republic of China, not only shocked the whole country, but also pushed a hero who had made meritorious contributions to the country into the abyss. The downfall of a corrupt official is not only a personal tragedy, but also a deep blow to the family. After Liu Qingshan's execution, his family faced the dictates of society, and the three innocent children were under tremendous psychological pressure. Shrouded in a huge shadow, where will they go in the end?
Liu Qingshan was born in 1916 in a simple farming family in Anguo Town, Henan Province. He was the only boy in the family, born after three older sisters, so he was especially pampered in the family. This unique family status may have shaped his early personality to a certain extent: confident and slightly playful, he became the mischievous but witty "child king" of the village. His academic performance was outstanding, often at the top of his subjects, showing that he was beyond the ordinary.
At the age of 14, Liu Qingshan's fate took a turn for the worse by chance. While working for a wealthy local gentry, he met Xu Yunfu, an underground CCP member who was secretly engaged in revolutionary activities. Xu Yunfu's observation of Liu Qingshan revealed that this young man was not only brilliant, but also had the potential to become an excellent revolutionary. He began to indoctrinate Liu Qingshan with revolutionary ideas. Under the influence of Xu Yunfu, Liu Qingshan resolutely joined the Communist Party of China at the age of 15 and embarked on a revolutionary journey.
In August 1932, Liu Qingshan participated in the Gaoli Peasant Uprising led by the Communist Party of China, which was a large-scale uprising of peasants in Baoding against feudal exploitation and foreign aggression. His unit was the elite force of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, the first detachment of the 27th Army, which is known in history as the Northern Red Army. Despite his young age, Liu Qingshan showed extraordinary courage and wisdom on the battlefield and became the leader of the team.
In October 1937, due to his outstanding performance and leadership skills, Liu Qingshan was recommended to study at Kang University. There he not only studied military and political theory, but also improved his organizational and leadership skills through practice. After returning from his studies, he was appointed head of the county party committee organization in Dacheng County, Hebei Province, responsible for local party affairs and anti-Japanese propaganda work.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Liu Qingshan led and participated in many important anti-Japanese activities. He not only actively participated in the "suppression of the counter-revolutionary movement", but also contributed his own strength to open up the "Wen'anwa Anti-Japanese Base Area", which provided important strategic support for the resistance against the Japanese invaders. Under the bounty wanted by the Japanese army, he turned danger into a disaster many times, thanks to the support and protection of the masses, and no one betrayed him, which is enough to prove that Liu Qingshan is deeply loved and respected by the people. Through his efforts, the anti-Japanese base areas in Dacheng County and the surrounding areas were consolidated and developed.
Once, with his extraordinary courage and intelligence, he stood up at a time when the country needed heroes the most, and made indelible contributions to the establishment of New China. Over time, the temptation of power and wealth gradually corrupted the hero's soul, causing him to slide from the apex of glory to the bottomless abyss of darkness.
As Liu Qingshan climbed to the pinnacle of power step by step, he began to lose his way and gradually deviated from his original beliefs and principles. His personality underwent a drastic transformation, from a simple, upright revolutionary to a greedy, extravagant official. He began to abuse his power, sacrificing the public interest in order to satisfy his personal and cronies' desire for wealth.
Liu Qingshan's corrupt behavior eventually attracted the attention of the party and the state. After a rigorous investigation and trial, Liu Qingshan was sentenced to death for corruption, a verdict that sent a strong warning signal to society. This former hero, because of his momentary greed and the corrosion of power, not only ruined his life, but also brought huge losses to the country and the people.
In the anti-corruption struggle in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Liu Qingshan's case became a piece of history. His wife, Fan Yong, once held a position in the Tianjin Prefectural Committee Art Troupe. The two married and gave birth to three children: the eldest son Liu Tieqi, the second son Liu Tiejia and the youngest son Liu Tiebing.
Liu Qingshan was executed for embezzlement, leaving Fan Yong and his three young children struggling to navigate the stormy world. Although the government decided not to extend Liu Qingshan's crime to his family, and arranged a special monthly living allowance of 15 yuan to ease their living burden, Fan Yong finally chose to find another way in life in the face of sudden life pressure and social prejudice. She bravely took the step of remarrying, hoping to give her children a more stable living environment and spiritual comfort.
The eldest son, Liu Tieqi
Against the backdrop of that turbulent era, the aftermath of Liu Qingshan's case had a profound impact on his family, especially his eldest son, Liu Tieqi. The young Liu Tieqi was originally lively and cheerful, but because of his father's crimes, he became introverted and less talkative overnight. In the face of the whispers of his classmates, he chose to remain silent. When he witnessed the hardships that his mother, Fan Yong, endured to raise their three brothers, his inner strength gradually awakened. He learned that he couldn't give up hard work and struggle.
Liu Tieqi began to take on the responsibilities of the family, helping his mother with housework after class, and proving his support for his mother with his own learning and actions. His diligence and perseverance paid off, not only did he excel in his studies, but he was also successfully admitted to the Beijing Petroleum Institute, although this is not the Tsinghua University of his dreams, but he knows that every step forward is inseparable from perseverance and dedication.
In 1966, the Cultural Revolution was surging, and the whole country was in turmoil. Liu Tieqi was not involved in this political turmoil because his father had already been convicted, which became a rare luck in his life. The good fortune did not last. After graduating from college, he was assigned to work in an oil factory, where the environment was difficult and the work was extremely heavy. Liu Tieqi never complained, and he saw all this as a training for himself.
A few years later, Liu Tieqi's unremitting efforts finally paid off, and he gradually rose to the position of deputy general manager of the company. Along the way, he always remembered his father's lessons and knew how dangerous the temptation of power and money can be. He is determined to contribute to the country with his practical actions and bring positive energy to the society. In his work, he is impartial and selfless, and is deeply respected and loved by his colleagues. In the family, he was the pride of his mother and the role model of his brothers.
Liu Tieqi's story is a deep reflection on personal destiny and feelings for his family and country. In the storm of fate, he was not knocked down, but chose to be strong and struggled, and finally walked out of an unusual path. This is not only a test of his personal character, but also a true portrayal of ordinary people who choose to move forward bravely in the face of difficulties in the context of an era.
The second son, Liu Tiejia
In the story of Liu Qingshan's family, the life trajectory of his son Liu Tiejia is different from that of his brothers. Forced to return to his ancestral home, he experienced more hardships in life. After terminating his studies, Liu Tiejia devoted himself to farming and made a living. It was a time full of challenges and fatigue, but he never bowed to fate, but faced every hardship in life with diligence and tenacity.
Although his junior high school education was interrupted, Liu Tiejia did not give up his pursuit of a better life. He worked in the fields from sunrise to sunset, improving the living conditions of his family with his own hands. During these difficult years, he not only became the pillar of the family, but also won widespread respect among his neighbors for his honesty and hard work.
When the eldest brother Liu Tieqi learned about his younger brother's living conditions, his heart was full of unbearability. He not only used his salary to provide financial assistance to his younger brother, but also actively looked for opportunities to help Liu Tiejia get out of farming. After hard work, Liu Tieqi finally won a job as an oil pipeline worker for his younger brother, which not only brought Liu Tiejia a stable income, but also opened a new chapter in his life.
After stepping into the oil industry, Liu Tiejia gradually showed extraordinary ability in his work with his diligence and sense of responsibility. His mastery of technology and high sense of responsibility for his work have allowed him to establish a good image among his colleagues. After several years of hard work, Liu Tiejia has not only made certain achievements in the workplace, but also taken an important step in his personal life - he entered the palace of marriage and started a new family life with an equally hardworking and kind woman.
Liu Tiejia's story is a profound interpretation of perseverance and courage to face life's challenges. Although his life journey has been full of ups and downs, he has always maintained a positive attitude, constantly seeking breakthroughs in the face of adversity, and finally achieving self-worth and quality of life. Through his unremitting efforts, Liu Tiejia has proved that no matter how rugged the road of life is, as long as he perseveres, he can always find his own bright future.
Young son Liu Tiebing
Liu Tiebing, born in 1951, is the youngest in Liu Qingshan's family. He spent his youth in the fields of his hometown, full of yearning for military life. Due to his family's misfortune, his dream of trying to join the army was frustrated, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to the young Liu Tiebing. After graduating from high school, he did not choose to leave, but stayed in his hometown, blended into the vast fields, became a farmer, breathed with the earth, and changed with the seasons.
Years of farming life, although simple and ordinary, is Liu Tiebing's helpless choice. Although he still has a desire for the military in his heart, the weight of reality makes him have to hide this dream deep in his heart. Until one day, the turning point quietly came. Thanks to the care and arrangement of the local organization, Liu Tiebing got a precious opportunity to change his career to become a coal mine technician, which not only means that his professional identity has changed from agriculture to non-farming, but also opens a new chapter in his life.
Although Liu Tiebing's work in Quyang Coal Mine was full of challenges and dangers, with his tenacious will and unremitting efforts, he gradually mastered various skills in the coal mine and became the technical backbone of the coal mine. In the dark underground world, he fought side by side with his colleagues, not only ensuring the safe production of coal mines, but also contributing to the economic development of his hometown.
Although the twists and turns of fate prevented Liu Tiebing from putting on a military uniform and realizing his dream as a teenager, his work experience in the coal mine gave him another sense of accomplishment and pride. His life proves that even in the face of setbacks and injustices, as long as they persevere and have the courage to challenge, everyone can shine in their own position and write their own wonderful chapter. Liu Tiebing's story is a hymn to perseverance and courage, and a true portrayal of ordinary people looking for meaning and value in ordinary life.
Liu Qingshan entered the point of no return due to greed, and his actions not only destroyed his future, but also brought endless pain and suffering to his family. His momentary greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant, coveting more but eventually losing everything, and the price of all this is a complete change in the lives of him and his family.
In the story of this family, we see the courage and tenacity of each person to overcome the arrangement of fate and fight tirelessly. They are not crushed by the shadow of the past, but in their own way prove that people can transcend the arrangement of fate and find the meaning and value of life through their own efforts. If it weren't for Liu Qingshan's greed at that moment, their lives might have gone in completely different directions.
In the long course of life, every choice has the potential to change the trajectory of the future. Liu Qingshan's story is a wake-up call for everyone: cherish the people in front of us and choose carefully at every step, because every decision we make is not only about ourselves, but also about those we love.