Pu Yi's last wish: goodbye to the old man
In 1967, somewhere in Chinese history, an unknown past was being staged. It was a snowy winter day, and Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, was lying on the sickbed, his face pale and his breath was dying. His life is full of legends and twists and turns, from emperor to citizen, from glory to loneliness, and now, at the last moment of his life, his heart is full of unwillingness and regret.
Pu Yi's eyes were hollow and deep, as if he was recalling the past. His life has experienced too many changes, from the prosperity of the Forbidden City to the illusion of the puppet Manchurians, and then to the transformation of New China, every step is full of ups and downs and helplessness. However, at the end of his life, he no longer cared about the glory and humiliation of the past, and only wanted to see someone, someone who occupied an important place in his heart.
"Can you let me meet him?" Pu Yi said in a weak voice, his face full of unwillingness. There was a deep longing in his eyes, as if as long as he could see that person again, he would be able to let go of all regrets and unwillingness.
So, who is this person who makes Pu Yi so concerned, and why is he still thinking about it at the end of his life?
In fact, this person is Pu Yi's former teacher and his important assistant during the Puppet Manchurian period - Zheng Xiaoxu. Zheng Xiaoxu was not only Puyi's literary mentor, but also his political guide. After Pu Yi was deposed, Zheng Xiaoxu was always by his side, giving him advice and helping him through many difficulties. It can be said that without Zheng Xiaoxu, there would be no Pu Yi's dream of "restoration" during the puppet Manchurian period.
However, with the founding of New China, the fortunes of both Pu Yi and Zheng Xiaoxu changed dramatically. Pu Yi was transformed into a citizen, while Zheng Xiaoxu was controversial because of his former status as a "traitor". The connection between the two was also severed, and Pu Yi never had the opportunity to meet his former mentor and best friend again.
Despite this, Pu Yi's thoughts about Zheng Xiaoxu in his heart have never stopped. He often recalls the days of the two in the Forbidden City and the Puppet Manchurian Palace, and those discussions about literature, politics and life have become the most precious memories in his heart. He longed to see Zheng Xiaoxu again, to share his experiences and insights with him, and to get his understanding and forgiveness.
However, fate did not give Pu Yi this chance. At the last moment of his life, he still couldn't see Zheng Xiaoxu. This became an eternal regret and unwillingness in his heart.
Pu Yi's last wish shows us the vulnerability and longing of a former emperor at the end of his life. He is no longer the emperor who stands on top, but an ordinary person with emotions and regrets. His story makes us deeply reflect on the complex relationship between history and human nature, and also makes us cherish the time we spend with the people around us.
Now, as we look back on that history, we may be able to draw some lessons from it. Whether we are former emperors or ordinary people, we all share similar emotions and desires. We all want to be able to spend time with the people who matter to each other and share our joys and sorrows. Therefore, we should cherish the time we spend with the people around us more, and don't let regrets and unwillingness become regrets in our lives.
At the same time, Pu Yi's story also tells us that history is complex, and it has both glory and humiliation. We should look at history with an objective and rational attitude, draw lessons and experiences from it, and provide reference and enlightenment for future development.
In this snowy winter, Pu Yi left this world with regret and unwillingness. However, his story has forever remained in people's hearts and has become an unforgettable historical memory.
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