On July 10, 2016, in the scorching summer, the Guangzhou funeral home was full of solemn atmosphere. This day is the moment when the old man Ye Xuanning passed away. The ceremony of farewell to his body was held here, attracting thousands of people who came from far and wide. They were holding a photo of Ye Xuanning in their hands and holding white flowers.
In the center of the farewell hall, there is a portrait of Ye Xuanning. This is a life photo taken in his later years, in which he is holding a pipe in his hand, smiling, looking amiable, and his eyes reveal a kind of firmness and calmness.
Directly below the portrait is Ye Xuanning's body. He lay quietly among the flowers, covered with a bright red party flag. The crowd that came to see him off walked past Ye Xuanning's body. Their expressions were different, some were solemn and solemn, and some hid their faces and wept. But no matter what their expressions were, they could feel their deep admiration and nostalgia for Ye Xuanning. At this heavy moment, people silently bid farewell to the 79-year-old man with a heavy heart.
Among Ye Shuai's many children, Ye Xuanning's name does not seem to be mentioned often. Compared to his older and younger brothers, he did not hold particularly high positions, nor did he choose to enter the business world. However, his fate was the most tortuous of his siblings.
Ye Xuanning's mother is Zeng Xianzhi, and Zeng Xianzhi's great-grandfather is Zeng Guofan, a famous minister of the late Qing Dynasty. Ye Xuanning was born in the late 30s, when China was in the midst of the War of Resistance Against Japan. Because his mother Zeng Xianzhi was busy with work, he grew up in his grandmother's house in Hunan and was taken care of by his grandmother Liu Jianming. It is worth noting that Liu Jianming is not Zeng Xianzhi's biological mother, but her stepmother. Although he is not related by blood, Liu Jianming treats Ye Xuanning as his own and gives him endless love and care.
Ye Xuanning lacked the company of his parents in his childhood, and he spent his childhood in the countryside of Hunan and endured a lot of hardships. It wasn't until he was 13 years old that his father sent someone to take him from his hometown in Hunan to Beijing, and he was able to start receiving a better education.
In Beijing, Ye Xuanning, like many children of founding generals, went through the process of studying and joining the army. However, not long after he worked, China ushered in that tumultuous decade. In this movement, Ye Xuanning was sent to work on the farm and was placed in the most difficult and tiring position. During a work, due to the failure of the machine, Ye Xuanning's right arm was punctured by a sharp rolling mill and left disabled.
In 1976, when everything was over, Ye Xuanning returned to work. During that time, he was a warm-hearted person, and whenever he heard about which veteran cadres and intellectuals had not yet been properly arranged, he would always lend a helping hand. Ye Xuanning's integrity and selflessness have won everyone's admiration.
Ye Xuanning is not keen on pursuing a high position, he prefers a leisurely and comfortable life. After his retirement, he lived a simple and fulfilling life, practicing calligraphy and being enthusiastic about public welfare. Ye Xuanning is well-known in the circle, he only does things that send charcoal in the snow, and his conduct is well-known.
However, unfortunately, in his 60s, Ye Xuanning suffered a stroke and was later confined to a wheelchair. Despite his physical difficulties, his heart remained resilient and unyielding, and he always maintained his love for life and love for others.
In 2016, Ye Xuanning left us forever due to advanced lung cancer. His death not only grieved his family and friends, but also deprived the entire society of an outstanding person who was upright and selfless and enthusiastic about public welfare.