This is an era of great change, and the country is in the midst of many forces. Mao Anqing was born in 1923 in a turbulent era, and his father was Mao Zedong, an important leader of the Chinese Communist Party. From the parting of Mao Zedong and Yang Kaihui in 1927 to the murder of his mother Yang Kaihui in 1930 for adhering to revolutionary ideas, Mao Anqing's life has always been closely linked to China's politics and history.
In Beijing in 2007, the autumn breeze was cool, but it was also a little bleak. In such a late autumn dusk, Shao Hua picked up the phone with trembling hands and dialed Mao Anping, who had never been in touch. On the other end of the phone, after a moment of silence, Mao Anping's hoarse voice came.
"Anping, it's me, Hua ......" Shao Hua's voice choked, "Anqing, he...... He's gone. ”
Mao Anping was stunned, and the silence on the other end of the phone seemed longer and heavier than ever. A strong sense of loss welled up in his heart, "When?" ”
"Just yesterday, he told me to tell you." Shao Hua tried his best to stabilize his emotions, with deep reluctance in his tone.
This sudden news reminded Mao Anping of the reunion in 1997, which was the last time they met. Back then, Anqing's figure was still tall and straight, and his eyes revealed the vicissitudes of time. They talked about the past years, about the dreams and ideals of their youth, and about the inescapable family responsibilities.
Recalling the years before 1949, Mao Anqing and his brother Mao Anying grew up together in hardship. After their mother, Yang Kaihui, was arrested in Changsha in 1930, Mao Anqing was only seven years old. At the last moment when Yang Kaihui was strong, her ridicule of the enemy "unless the sea is dry and the stones are rotten" became the spiritual pillar for Mao Anqing to adhere to his beliefs.
In Shanghai, they were placed in the Datong Kindergarten, where many children from revolutionary families were taken in. Despite all kinds of hardships, Mao Anqing and her brother Mao Anying have always supported each other. In 1931, their younger brother Mao Anlong died of illness, an incident that deeply affected the two brothers.
Mao Anqing's life is a microcosm of modern Chinese history. His upbringing, his struggles, his pains and struggles are all inextricably linked to the fate of this country. His life story is the truest portrayal of that era, covering patriotic feelings, family honor and disgrace, and personal sacrifice.
With the passage of time, although Mao Anqing gradually moved away from the front line of politics, his concern for the country and the people never stopped. In his later years, he often recalled conversations with his father Mao Zedong and his mother Yang Kaihui's firm beliefs, which became indelible marks on his heart.
In that reunion in 1997, Mao Anqing once said to Mao Anping affectionately: "No matter how the world changes, we are always the children of that era, carrying too many unfinished missions. ”
These words were like a heavy hammer in Mao Anping's heart, which made him deeply feel the weight of that era.
When the silence on the other end of the phone was finally broken, Mao Anping's voice trembled a little: "I understand, thank you, Hua." He hung up the phone and looked out the window, a few male tears slipping from his eyes. Mao Anqing's death is not only the loss of a family, but also a symbol of the complete end of an era.
Shao Hua was on the other end of the phone, holding the phone tightly, with tears in his eyes. She knew that the farewell of all this was not only for Mao Anqing, but also for that magnificent era.
Mao Anqing's life is a witness to the turbulent history. He is not only a legacy of the times, but also a symbol of countless families who have persevered in their faith in the face of wind and rain. His story shows how the fate of the individual is intertwined with the fate of the nation, showing a perseverance and courage that transcends the times. Looking back at history, we are not only remembering the past, but also inspiring the future.