Chairman Mao, the great leader, his life is full of legends. But today we will not talk about Chairman Mao himself, but about the people around him - his daughter Li Min and relative Wang Hairong. In 1979, Wang Hairong, as Chairman Mao's secretary and relative, went to visit Li Min in grief. A small misunderstanding revealed an unknown family relationship and generational story.
In the long history of China, Mao Zedong is undoubtedly a very influential figure. His political career, military prowess, and influence on modern Chinese history are the focus of scholars' research. But beyond these grand narratives, Chairman Mao's family life and family relationships are equally gripping.
1979 was a year full of sorrow for Li Min. Chairman Mao has been dead for three years, and as his daughter, Li Min has never been able to get out of the shadow caused by her father's death. Whenever she saw the photos of her father before his death, she would burst into tears, and her health was greatly affected because of this. At this time, Wang Hairong, Chairman Mao's former secretary and his distant relative, took time out to visit after learning about Li Min's situation.
Wang Hairong's arrival was originally a simple family visit, but unexpectedly caused a small misunderstanding. As soon as Wang Hairong walked into the living room, he saw a little girl staring at her curiously. This little girl is Li Min's daughter, Kong Dongmei. Wang Hairong called her affectionately, but she didn't expect Kong Dongmei to run behind Li Min because of strangeness, and asked nervously: "Mom, who is this aunt?" Li Min hurriedly corrected her title: "Silly boy, she and you are of the same generation, and she should be called sister." ”
This kind of generational correction not only made the people present feel a little embarrassed, but also made us have a great interest in the family relationship of the Mao family. It turned out that Wang Hairong was not only Chairman Mao's secretary, but also the granddaughter of his "ninth brother". In the traditional Chinese concept of family, generation is extremely important, even more than age differences. Although Wang Hairong is only two years younger than Li Min, in the family's generation structure, she should call Li Min "aunt".
This "ninth brother", named Wang Jifan, is a relative of Chairman Mao who attaches great importance to him. He was not only Chairman Mao's cousin, but also gave Mao Zedong a lot of help and support in his early political career. Wang Hairong has lived in such a family with close ties with the revolutionary leader since she was a child, and her life trajectory is closely linked to the fate of the Mao family. In addition to his 11-year secretary career by Chairman Mao's side, Wang Hairong also made great contributions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and contributed his strength to China's diplomatic cause.
In that stormy era, Wang Hairong's identity and role are diverse, and she is both a witness and a witness. She has spent almost all her life in the major events of the country, and the pain and joy of this are very understandable. And Li Min, also as the child of a leader, her life is also full of twists and turns. Not only does she have to deal with the pressure of being a public figure, but she also has to deal with the loss of her family and the grief of her person.
When Wang Hairong walked into Li Min's house, it was not only the meeting of two people, but also the intersection of the histories of the two families. Although Wang Hairong's visit was out of concern and condolences to Li Min, it also inadvertently touched on the sensitive topic of family generation. Kong Dongmei's sentence of "aunt" inadvertently unveiled the complex aspects of family relationships. This dual entanglement of generations and ages may be a small episode for outsiders, but for them it is part of the family's memory and tradition.
Through this short story, we can get a glimpse of the living conditions and psychological states of people in the context of that era. Everyone is more or less burdened with the responsibility of the family and the responsibility of history, and this kind of interpersonal interaction under the weight is full of consideration and delicate balance. Especially for historical figures like Li Min and Wang Hairong, their words and deeds may be given special meaning.
For today's people, although this history is far away, it still has its unique enlightening significance. Understanding the other side of historical figures is a deep reflection on family, generation and personal identity. In modern society, although there is no longer so much emphasis on generation and family status, the influence of the family is still far-reaching.