<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" > preface</h1>
Kong Jining was Chairman Mao's grandson and the only grandchild to have intersected with Chairman Mao, and at the time of his birth, Chairman Mao happened to be 70 years old, and Chairman Mao was very happy about the arrival of his grandson.
Chairman Mao's grandson Kong Jining
Chairman Mao often teased and accompanied his grandson Kong Jining like an ordinary grandfather, feeling that this little life had brought a lot of sunshine to his life.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-center-line" > my officer to a higher level</h1>
In the third year after Li Min and Kong Linghua married, Li Min gave birth to her first child, Kong Jining, chairman Mao's first grandson. Chairman Mao was no longer young at that time, so in the depths of his heart, he longed for family affection more than ever, and the arrival of Kong Jining undoubtedly added a bright color to Zhongnanhai.
When Kong Jining was first born, he looked very cute, Chairman Mao took him in his arms, a loving smile appeared on his face, and too much time in his life was devoted to revolutionary work, so that he rarely personally accompanied a child to grow up, and now Kong Jining's arrival just gave him the opportunity to take good care of a grandson who was related to him.
Chairman Mao looked at Kong Jining's cute appearance and said humorously:
"I'm seventy years old this year, and I've been promoted to the next level!"
Li Min had just given birth to a child at that time, and her health was still relatively weak, but she was also very happy to see that her father, Chairman Mao, liked the child so much.
Chairman Mao poses with his daughter Li Min and son-in-law Kong Linghua
When Li Min was young, because she wanted to escape the flames of the War of Resistance, she was sent to the Soviet Union by her father Chairman Mao to study, so the concept of her father began to officially enter her mind after she returned to China at the age of 12 to reunite with her father Chairman Mao.
Chairman Mao knew that his daughter Jiaojiao had suffered a lot in the Soviet Union when she was a child, so after Li Min returned to his side, he tried his best to compensate her so that she could feel as much as possible about her father's love.
Now that Li Min gave birth to Kong Jining, Chairman Mao has found the sustenance of his feelings, although he is usually very busy at work, and sometimes the staff urges him to eat, and he repeatedly shirks it.
But after having Kong Jining, the grandson, no matter how busy he is at work, he will go to see his grandson, watch him grow up little by little, and learn to talk to adults. At that time, Kong Jining's long tiger head and tiger brain, when Chairman Mao hugged him, his face was glowing red, and he always said to others:
"Look at this little tiger in my family, the long tiger head and tiger brain, how spiritual!"
Chairman Mao and his daughter Li Min pose for a group photo
At that time, Kong Jining did not remember anything, but he obviously felt that his grandfather liked him very much, and every time he saw his grandfather, he naturally stopped crying, but was very quiet.
Chairman Mao touched Kong Jining's small face and thought of He Zizhen, who had given birth to several lovely children on the road of the Long March, but because the conditions at that time were too bitter, they had to give away their children for the sake of the revolution, and several of them were never found again.
He decided in his heart that since this child was born in peacetime and was fortunate enough to receive normal family care and school education, he must be trained to be a useful person to society.
Figure Chairman Mao
Chairman Mao never had the luxury of expecting them to be excellent when they grew up, but he focused on cultivating their qualities of self-reliance and self-reliance and their ability to live alone. Chairman Mao knew that he himself could not accompany the children for a lifetime, and he should let the children have the spirit of self-improvement and unremitting efforts to face the difficulties they encountered in life in the future.
Once, Chairman Mao asked in small talk with the staff around him:
"What do you think of Li Min and Li Ne?"
The staff replied:
"They are very good, do not put up shelves, and treat people very kindly."
Unexpectedly, Chairman Mao said:
"They haven't seen you yet?" They suffer too little."
The staff replied busily:
"Don't say that, in fact, you are usually very strict with them, and they have suffered enough."
Chairman Mao sighed and said:
He Zizhen and grandson Kong Jining
In fact, since they came back to me, you all regard them as the daughters of Chairman Mao, so you think that when they eat cauldron rice, they are suffering, in fact, how many peasant children can't even eat the cauldron of rice!"
Chairman Mao is not only a father who cares about his children in his life, but also hopes that when his children grow up, they will be able to stand on their own in work and life, and rely on their own ability to support themselves, rather than always thinking about relying on family background.
Chairman Mao also taught his children that:
"When you are outside, don't say it's my children, when you go to school, you say students, and when you work, you talk about your work."
<h1 class= "pgc-h-center-line" > children not to be too accustomed</h1>
Kong Jining had a very deep memory of his grandfather, that is, when he was three years old, when he had already moved out of Zhongnanhai with his parents and father, he usually lived with his grandmother He Zizhen, and only when his mother Li Min was not busy at work, she would take him to see His grandfather Chairman Mao.
Li Min knew that his father Chairman Mao liked Kong Jining very much, and when he came to see his father in the past, if he did not bring Kong Jining, his father would always ask Kong Jining about the situation. Although Chairman Mao liked his little grandson and missed him in his heart after he moved away with his daughter and son-in-law, he was also strict and principled in his education.
Kong Jining has always remembered that time his mother Li Min took him back to Zhongnanhai, for a three-year-old child, everything is new and fun, Kong Jining saw a big fish tank, there are several small goldfish in the fish tank, swimming around is very cute, he wants to use his small hand to catch the fish inside, Li Min hurriedly advised him:
"Well, don't catch it, the fish will die if it leaves the water."
But Kong Jining was just a naïve child at this time, how could he listen to the reason, and when he saw his mother stopping him, he began to cry coquettishly, just as Chairman Mao walked in, and when he saw Kong Jining, who was crying loudly, he knew that it was his little child's practice of spoiling, and he did not intend to pay attention to him, but Li Min and Chairman Mao said:
Figure Kong Jining's grandmother He Zizhen
"Dad, do you have a snack, give him a piece, he won't cry!"
Chairman Mao knew in his heart that Li Min was so indulgent of children that he would let the children develop the habit of crying when they did not go well, so he said lightly:
"No snacks, just sugar."
Although Chairman Mao said this in his mouth, he did not go to get the sugar, So Li Min had no choice but to take a piece of sugar and hand it to Kong Jining, who saw that his grandfather did not buy his crying, so he took the sugar in grievance and did not say a word. At that time, Li Min felt that his father Chairman Mao usually liked his grandson, why was he so "unkind" this time. ”
But Chairman Mao said:
"Little children, don't get too used to it!"
Later, Li Min also understood his father's meaning, Kong Jining was still an ignorant child at that time, if the adults were to use snacks to coax him when he was crying, it would inevitably make him develop the habit of crying and playing when he encountered something unpleasant, whether it was reasonable or unreasonable.
Chairman Mao loved his grandson Kong Jining, but it was precisely because of this love that he had to be more strict with him, so that he could develop the good habit of convincing people with reason when encountering things and not making trouble without reason.
After That day, Kong Jining rarely cried, because he knew that he had done something wrong, and it was useless to cry.
The elderly He Zizhen and daughter Li Min, granddaughter Kong Dongmei
In such a small matter, Chairman Mao showed the wisdom of educating children, and it is necessary for children to have correct values from an early age.
In Kong Jining's heart, Grandpa Chairman Mao has always been a tall image, and after he went to school later, he learned more things, and he knew in his heart that It was not easy for Grandpa Chairman Mao and His grandmother He Zizhen when they were young, and they sacrificed a lot for the establishment of New China and the liberation of the whole nation.
After Kong Jining learned all this, he often hoped to see his grandfather in his heart, but Chairman Mao was very busy with his work, and his wishes often failed to fulfill, and he could not help but feel some loss and even a little sad about this.
Li Min, like his father Chairman Mao's view of education, also advocates letting children be self-reliant and self-reliant, and not always thinking of relying on their own special backgrounds.
"In this lifetime, no one can rely on him, he should rely on himself."
Figure Li Min's son Kong Jining
Under the education of his mother, Kong Jining also studied very hard and did not think of taking any shortcuts by relying on his grandfather Chairman Mao. It's just that Kong Jining misses his grandfather in his heart, his kind smile, and his warm embrace.
Kong Jining also followed his mother to see his grandfather Chairman Mao later, but at that time he found that his grandfather Chairman Mao was obviously older than before, his back began to stoop, and his hands and feet were already obviously showing his old state, although Kong Jining was only ten years old at that time, but when he saw his grandfather like this, his heart would always feel a pang of sadness.
How he wanted His Grandfather Chairman Mao to always be healthy and happy, but he was helpless against the ruthlessness of the years. Kong Jining listened to his parents' words and never mentioned the identity of his grandfather Chairman Mao in school, and Li Min also had a hard and simple style like Chairman Mao, and the old clothes at home were reluctant to throw away, so they changed them according to Kong Jining's size and dressed them for him.
Kong Jining is not particular about his usual clothing, and under the education of his family, he believes that the value of a person lies in his contribution to society, not in what he enjoys.
Figure Childhood Kong Jining and mother Li Min, father Kong Linghua
Later, Li Min gave birth to a daughter Kong Dongmei, and she changed the old clothes worn by Kong Jining to Kong Dongmei, and although the brothers and sisters were Chairman Mao's grandsons, they developed a good habit of thrift and thrift from an early age.
Li Min's cooking skills are not very good, but after she moved out of Zhongnanhai, she often groped to learn to live like other ordinary women, and she always remembered that her father taught herself that no matter what difficulties she encountered, she had to live on her own.
When Li Min first learned to cook, because of his unfamiliar craftsmanship, the meals he made were either too salty or too light, but after each time he brought it to the table, Kong Linghua knew that his wife Li Min had learned very seriously, so no matter what the taste in his mouth, he had to praise Li Min's good craftsmanship, and he also had to give his eyes to the children and let them say that their mother was delicious.
In such a happy and harmonious atmosphere, Li Min's family can eat very happily, no matter whether the meals they eat are sumptuous or simple. Li Min sometimes thought about what her father had said, and her father Chairman Mao always instructed her:
"Practice more, learn more from farmers and workers, they are the really capable people."
Chairman Mao and Wu Liandeng pose for a group photo
When I first heard my father Chairman Mao say this, Li Min, who was still a young girl, could not understand her father's meaning, but after she had become a woman and a mother, Li Min understood the meaning of her father's words.
We must work diligently and practice more in order to obtain the skills and abilities that we cannot get from books, and to become a person who can live a good life with her own hands, rather than becoming a weak person who has to rely on others.
Li Min slowly learned to take care of herself and her family, but also feel that she has really grown up, Kong Linghua is always worried that she is too tired, sometimes encourage and comfort her, even if you want to learn all kinds of housework, the psychology is not too stressful, to put your own body first, Li Min listened to Kong Linghua said this, always lean on his shoulder and smile.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" > Grandpa left us only a TV and a refrigerator</h1>
Li Min slowly adapted to the life of a commoner, she did not feel bitter, only felt very fulfilling, she looked at the home that was well taken care of by herself, and her heart was very happy. Once, when she went to see Chairman Mao, she said to Chairman Mao:
"I learned to cook, I learned to stir-fry."
Chairman Mao nodded happily and said:
"My baby has grown up."
Chairman Mao also asked Li Min about his grandson Kong Jining's study, and when he learned that he had been studying hard, a smile appeared on his face again. Chairman Mao always had a special affection and concern for Kong Jining, because he was the only one of his grandchildren who had lived by his side, so he hoped that he would be able to rise to independence.
Later, as Kong Jining grew older, he became more and more able to understand his grandfather Chairman Mao's education for himself, as well as his thoughts and concern for himself, and also wanted to achieve excellent results when he grew up to repay his grandfather Chairman Mao.
Chairman Mao's study
What Kong Jining did not know was that when he entered middle school, His grandfather Chairman Mao's condition had begun to worsen, and he could not even take care of himself, and later even when he ate, he had to be fed spoon by spoon by side by the staff before he could barely swallow.
Due to various special reasons, Li Min and her husband and children cannot personally accompany their fathers like the children of ordinary families and accompany him through the last stage of life. Chairman Mao, who was seriously ill, was mainly taken care of by the staff to take care of his life, but even if he was weak, Chairman Mao still did not forget to study with his hands unbroken as long as he had a little energy.
In the autumn of 1976, Kong Jining, who was thinking about his grandfather, received a thunderbolt of news that his grandfather Chairman Mao had left this world forever.
At this time, Kong Jining was just a 14-year-old teenager, and he couldn't believe that the grandfather who once loved him had actually been separated from his own heaven.
Chairman Mao and his family and staff take a group photo
Kong Jining was still waiting for his grandfather to see what he looked like when he grew up, and there were countless beautiful visions in his mind, but at this moment he was pulled back to the cold reality.
Just as sad as he was, there was his father and mother, and his grandmother He Zizhen, although his grandmother He Zizhen and his grandfather had been separated for many years, but after hearing the news of Chairman Mao's death, he still cried bitterly.
Kong Jining will always remember that after her grandmother He Zizhen learned the news of her grandfather's death, she obviously grew much older overnight, and even her voice was hoarse.
Although Kong Jining was still a teenager at that time and did not know much about love, he saw the most intense true feelings in the world from his grandmother.
Kong Jining strongly felt that there had been a revolutionary life of living and dying together for ten years between grandpa and grandmother, and the feelings between them were not only love, but more of a mutually supportive comradeship, and now even sublimated into family affection.
Li Min, daughter of Chairman Mao
Kong Jining later refused to recall the time when his grandfather Chairman Mao died, because during that time, the family was very miserable.
After the death of his grandfather Chairman Mao, Kong Jining knew that his family was in a bad mood, so he was particularly sensible and obedient, and seemed to have matured a lot, because he knew that the grandfather Chairman Mao, who loved him very much, would never come back again, and he would never hear his loving voice again.
During Chairman Mao's lifetime, there were a lot of writing fees, but most of them were used to fund people in difficulty and subsidize the daily expenses of families. Chairman Mao only in 1972, considering that his children's life was very difficult at that time, Li Ne and her husband divorced, and with children, Mao Anqing was sick, Li Min also had two children to provide, so he prepared 8,000 yuan and a color TV and refrigerator for each of them.
Chairman Mao and confidential secretary Zhang Yufeng
But Li Min's share, she has never received, let alone mentioned this matter to anyone. It was not until 5 years after Chairman Mao's death that the General Office of the Central Committee came to discuss this matter with Li Min, and When Li Min heard about the unit of the General Office of the Central Committee, he recalled the past and said sadly:
"I didn't have any luxury, I just wanted the share that my father had given me."
In this way, the relevant staff quickly sent 8,000 yuan and color TVs and refrigerators to Li Min's home.
Although Li Min was not rich in hand at that time, when he saw the legacy left by his father to himself, he thought of his father's simple and frugal life and strict self-discipline, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
After becoming an adult, Kong Jining has always missed his grandfather Chairman Mao
Later, after Kong Jining became an adult, he learned about the struggle of his grandfather and grandmother, as well as their touching deeds, and felt infinite emotions in his heart.
In an interview, Kong Jining truthfully said to the camera:
"Grandpa left my mother only 8,000 yuan, and a color TV and refrigerator, Grandpa's life is very simple, he left us more is spiritual wealth."
At this time, Kong Jining was no longer young, but when he mentioned his grandfather Chairman Mao, he always shed tears.