In the winter of 1957, Changsha mobilized the urban population to devote themselves to farming, and many intellectual youth embarked on the road of socialist construction in rural areas. Sun Yan also received a notice to work as a farmer, but her mother was elderly, and she wanted to accompany her mother. So she decided to write to Chairman Mao for help. After learning about the situation, Chairman Mao personally wrote a letter to the United Front Work Department in Hunan.
Chairman Mao
As we all know, Chairman Mao never went to a related household, and his relatives would refuse to do anything to him. But this time, Chairman Mao made an exception to write a letter of recommendation for Sun Yan. Who is Sun Yan? Why did she have so much energy for Chairman Mao to "open the back door" for this? Let's take a look at it today.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" data-track="4" > Chairman Mao first met Chen Yuying</h1>
In fact, Sun Yan and Chairman Mao did not have much to do with each other, the two only had a few faces, and Chairman Mao really cared about Sun Yan's mother, Chen Yuying.
Chen Yuying was a nanny in Chairman Mao's home and was of great help to his family.
In 1926, Chairman Mao already had two children in his family, Ying and Anqing, and the family lived a very happy life, but who expected Yang Kaihui to be pregnant again. Chairman Mao was well aware of his wife's difficulties and decided to hire a nanny to take care of his family's living. In this way, Chen Yuying was introduced to Chairman Mao's home.
Chen Yuying was born in Ningxiang, Hunan Province, and was sent by her parents to be a child bride when she was a child due to family poverty. At the age of 10, he went out to work to earn money, and he was almost 30 years old when he came to Chairman Mao's house. Because her husband's surname is Sun, everyone calls her Sun Sister-in-law.
When she first arrived at Chairman Mao's house, Sun Sister-in-law was slightly restrained, and she did not know what kind of temperament and character the family had. Sister-in-law Sun, who has been working for more than ten years, has long known how to observe words and colors, and nannies from rich families have never been easy to do, which Sister-in-law Sun knows very well. But the next conversation surprised Sister-in-law Sun.
Chairman Mao took the lead in inquiring about the situation at Sun Sister-in-law's home, and nodded with satisfaction after listening to Sun Sister-in-law's narration. Yang Kaihui was very happy to see that Chairman Mao agreed with Sun Sister-in-law, and she walked over to Sun Sister-in-law and said, "You can stay, and we will be a family in the future." There is no distinction between master and servant in our family, don't think about it so much. ”
Chen Yuying and daughter Sun Yan
The behavior of Chairman Mao's family flattered Sister-in-law Sun, and she did not know how to answer. She had also worked as a nanny before, but no one took her seriously, and verbal insults and verbal abuse were common for her. Suddenly facing such a situation, Sun Sister-in-law seemed helpless, but she knew that only doing things well was the root of everything.
Since then, Sun's sister-in-law has become the nanny of Chairman Mao's family. In life, Yang Kaihui often chatted with sun sister-in-law about some trivial things, and slowly the relationship between the two became closer and closer. However, Sister-in-law Sun still knows how to measure up, and she is diligent and earnest in her work and does not dare to be sloppy for half a minute.
On weekdays, when I come back from buying vegetables, I will report to Yang Kaihui one by one, how much is the potato, how much is the radish. Each sum was clearly calculated, and then the rest of the money was returned to Yang Kaihui. Yang Kaihui was very generous about this matter, and she and Sun Sister-in-law said: "Sister-in-law Sun, these accounts do not need to be calculated, I believe you." I don't have to give me money, and I'll use it next time I buy vegetables. In this way, Chairman Mao's family slowly melted the thick wall in Sun Sister-in-law's heart with their kindness.
Many years later, Yang Kaihui and Sun Sister-in-law talked about this, and she told Sun Sister-in-law: "Do you know why I and Runzhi wanted you in the first place?" Because we have a crush on your big feet and short hair. Our revolutionary thinking is to abandon the feudal society to build a new China, big feet, short hair and more spirit, this is the new era of women. ”
Sister-in-law Sun said happily: "It seems that I really hit and bumped into you by mistake, I have been working in the fields since I was a child, so I can't wrap my feet, my hair is the same, and combing my hair is too wasteful of time." But I'm not a new age woman, you are. There is culture and beauty, I can't envy it. ”
At that time, Chairman Mao often went to the countryside to do field investigations, and Yang Kaihui was responsible for sorting out materials at home. Sister-in-law Sun has no culture, but she is willing to accompany Yang Kaihui all the time, and Yang Kaihui often chats with her about some revolutionary issues. Although she didn't understand it, she knew that Chairman Mao and Yang Kaihui were doing good things because they were doing practical things for the peasants.
Chairman Mao's home was often visited by guests, all of whom were well-known revolutionaries. When they were chatting, Sun Yuying sat in the courtyard, and once there was a need, Sun Yuying would solve all the needs of life for them. Sometimes we would talk until late at night, and Chairman Mao would find his sister-in-law to buy some food for everyone to fill their hunger. At this time, Yang Kaihui will always remind him next to him: "Sister-in-law Sun, don't forget to buy yourself a copy." ”
In 1924, Chairman Mao's first wife, Yang Kaihui, took a group photo with their sons An Ying and An Qing in Changsha
Chairman Mao would also give regular lectures at the peasant lecture centers to popularize revolutionary knowledge among the peasants. It was summer, and Chairman Mao was generally wearing a white shirt. Once, when Chen Yuying saw that Chairman Mao's white shirt was dirty, he took it to wash it, and Chairman Mao was very anxious when he woke up and could not find the white shirt.
Sister-in-law Sun saw this and quickly explained to Chairman Mao: "I saw that my clothes were dirty, so I took them and washed them, but I haven't done them yet." Yang Kaihui comforted Sun Sister-in-law on the side: "It doesn't matter, I will borrow another one for him when the clothes are taken and washed." That dress has been worn for so long and it should be washed. Chairman Mao waved his hand and said, "No, I will give a lecture in a long shirt." ”
In this way, Chairman Mao wore a long shirt to give a lecture, and Sun Sister-in-law felt guilty at home all day. When Chairman Mao returned from the lecture, Sun Sister-in-law hurried forward to apologize, and Chairman Mao smiled and said, "Isn't it good that I wear a long shirt, and the white shirt is yellow by me." I was going to wash it myself, you helped me wash I still want to thank you, why do you have to apologize to me. Sister-in-law Sun knew that Chairman Mao was comforting herself, but she was still sincerely moved.
Later, Sun Sister-in-law followed Chairman Mao to Move to Nanchang, and Sun Sister-in-law, who had just arrived in Nanchang, did not recognize the road, and would not find a home when she went out to buy vegetables. Because the speech has a Ningxiang dialect, even if you ask for directions, others can't understand it. Chairman Mao knew about this and specially found a white cloth to write for her -- Chen Yuying, No. 41, Wuchang Capital.
Chairman Mao said to his sister-in-law: "In the future, when you go out with you, you will carry a white cloth with you, and if you can't find the way home, you will ask others, and people will show you the way when they see the note." "Since then, my sister-in-law has never lost her way.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" data-track="76" > Chairman Mao moved to Jinggangshan, Yang Kaihui's grandson and sister-in-law depended on each other</h1>
In 1927, Chairman Mao took the lead in launching the autumn harvest uprising in the countryside, led the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army to move to Jinggangshan, and created the first rural revolutionary base area of the Communist Party of China. Yang Kaihui continued to work in Changsha because of her children, and at this time, Sun Sister-in-law had been in Chairman Mao's home for four years.
On weekdays, Yang Kaihui was busy with revolutionary work, and the three children in the family were taken care of by her sister-in-law. In the past four years, my sister-in-law has not returned to her hometown once, and she shaved her short hair by hand in order to facilitate her work. Neighbors praised Yang Kaihui for finding a good nanny, but Sister-in-law Sun told them: "It is my blessing to meet Yang Kaihui's family." ”
Originally, Sun's sister-in-law was paid to work as a nanny in Chairman Mao's house, but after Chairman Mao left, the family's income was cut off. Sister-in-law Sun saw that Yang Kaihui was becoming more and more difficult, so she offered not to take a salary, and even attached all her savings to the family. Yang Kaihui was quite touched by Sun Sister-in-law's approach.
Portraits of Yang Kaihui and Chairman Mao
In October 1930, Yang Kaihui's family was still asleep when they were woken up by a knock at the door. Sister-in-law Sun got up and opened the door, and in an instant, more than a dozen soldiers broke in, at which time Yang Kaihui also got up and came to the courtyard. After the conversation between the two sides, it was found that the other side was a "shoveling communist volunteer team", and they received a report that Yang Kaihui was a communist party member, so they came to detain him.
Mao Anying, who had just woken up from his sleep, hurriedly stood in front of his mother. His father is not there, he is the biggest man in the family, and he wants to protect his mother. In the end, Yang Kaihui's family was all taken away and sent to Changsha for trial.
The top level of the Kuomintang personally issued an order: "Mao Zedong is a revolutionary, and her wife and children will not be able to escape." In this way, Yang Kaihui's family was imprisoned in Changsha City, and Captain Yang of the volunteer team personally interrogated him that night. In the face of Captain Yang's interrogation, Yang Kaihui showed the perseverance of preferring to die.
The enemy beat Yang Kaihui with a leather whip and a stick, and Yang Kaihui was stunned without saying a word. Seeing Yang Kaihui dripping with blood, Sister-in-law Sun shouted bitterly from the side: "She is really not a Communist Party!" She's weak, don't beat her up. Hit me. ”
Seeing Yang Kaihui's enemies with such a hard mouth also lost interest. They began to prey on their sister-in-law, making verbal promises to her: "You are just a nanny, there is no need to suffer such a punishment." It's over to give me some information. Otherwise she's your end. ”
Sister-in-law Sun bowed her head and said, "I really don't know." The enemy saw that Sun Concubine's mouth was also hard and it was a leather whip, and Sun Concubine originally wanted to cry, but seeing that Yang Kaihui was so strong, he could not be looked down upon, so he suppressed tears without saying a word. Yang Kaihui saw the tears of pain left by sun sister-in-law's torture, and she shouted from the side: "She is just our family's nanny, she doesn't know about me and Mao Zedong, you let her go." "But where the enemy is willing to listen."
After returning to the prison, sister-in-law Sun began to cry loudly. Yang Kaihui hurriedly comforted Sun Concubine: "I can't stand you and let you suffer such a big grievance." Sister-in-law Sun wiped her tears and said, "I know what to do, I suffer for you, you suffer for the peasants, so this bit of suffering is nothing." ”
In the days that followed, Yang Kaihui and Sun Sister-in-law were interrogated every day, and every time they came back, they were bruised. But they never revealed any revolutionary message. Until November 14, several heavily armed soldiers took away Yang Kaihui, and everyone knew the final outcome. Sister-in-law Sun tried her best to prevent her from being knocked unconscious, so Yang Kaihui was shot at the age of 29 in Changsha Literacy Ridge.
Yang Kaihui and Shore Ying (oil painting)
After Yang Kaihui's sacrifice, the enemy also gave up beating Sun Sister-in-law, and they were thrown into prison to fend for themselves. Half a month later, after being rescued by many relatives, friends and party organizations, Sun Yat-in-law and Mao Anying, who were injured, were rescued.
After returning home, Sister-in-law Sun was very guilty in the face of Yang Kaihui's mother. As a nanny herself did not protect Yang Kaihui, she felt sorry for everyone. Yang Kaihui's mother knew not to blame Sun Sister-in-law, and she tried her best to comfort Sun Sister-in-law and finally the two hugged each other and cried bitterly.
Chairman Mao left, Yang Kaihui died, Sister-in-law Sun chose to return to her hometown because she was monitored by the enemy, and the three children were sent to Shanghai for foster care.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" data-track="77" > the national liberation of Chairman Mao goodbye to sun sister-in-law</h1>
When Changsha was peacefully liberated in 1949, Chairman Mao, who heard the news, thought of his sister-in-law. Has the family, whom they haven't seen in 30 years, survived such a brutal struggle? In April 1950, Mao Anying returned to Hunan to visit his mother's grave, and before leaving, Chairman Mao specifically instructed Mao Anying: "Do you remember your sister-in-law, I miss her very much." When you return to Hunan, you must inquire about her, he is the benefactor of our family, and I would like to meet her. ”
Mao Anying took his father's words to heart, and after 30 years, he also wanted to see his grandmother. After returning to Changsha, Mao Anying immediately asked his neighbors to inquire about the news of Sun Ma, and finally found Sun Ma after several turnovers. Mao Anying rushed away without stopping, and as soon as he arrived at the door, he saw a familiar figure.
"Sun Ma!" Mao Anying shouted at the door, and Chen Yuying turned back excitedly when he heard this title, and saw that Mao Anying was sad and happy when he grew up. Mao Anying conveyed his father's thoughts and greetings to his grandmother, which made Chen Yuying very moved. After so long, she also wanted to meet Chairman Mao.
Mao Anying
Chairman Mao was very happy to learn of the news that sun sister-in-law was alive, and he thanked her from the bottom of his heart for taking care of her family. Only in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was still a lot of work that had not yet been completed, and it was really inconvenient to meet. For this reason, Chairman Mao personally wrote a letter to his sister-in-law to express his longing for his feelings.
In June 1957, when the country was at peace, Chairman Mao wrote a letter inviting his sister-in-law to Beijing to meet. Relatives who have not been seen for more than 30 years have finally seen each other in Zhongnanhai. When Sister-in-law Sun stepped over the door, Chairman Mao stood up and greeted her: "Sister-in-law Sun, I haven't seen you in thirty years, I miss you very much." Saying that, he beckoned his sister-in-law to sit down.
Having not seen each other for thirty years, Sister-in-law Sun seemed slightly restrained when she saw Chairman Mao again. He was already the president of the country and a rural woman himself. Chairman Mao saw the situation and said: "We are still a family, and as soon as I saw you, I thought of Kaihui." I thank you very much, you didn't have a salary to do things in my house at that time, it was very rare. ”
Sister-in-law Sun asked, "I didn't get paid later, how do you know?" Chairman Mao smiled and said, "Kaihui told me that we have been in touch with letters." ”
After chatting for a while, it was time for dinner, and Chairman Mao enthusiastically retained sun sister-in-law for lunch, and kept adding vegetables to sun sister-in-law's bowl during the meal. Sister-in-law Sun expressed to Chairman Mao her daughter's blessings and eagerness to see Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao replied: "We are all from our own families, and if you want to see her, let her come." ”
After three days, Chairman Mao again invited his sister-in-law to come. Before leaving, Chairman Mao said to his sister-in-law: "It is time to rest after working for so long, and I will send you money in the future to make life a little better." "Sister-in-law Sun has been waving her hand to refuse where she is willing to accept Chairman Mao's money. Chairman Mao patiently said: "The money I sent is all my manuscript fees, you don't have to bear it, I can rest assured that you are living well." “
In addition, Chairman Mao also took out two photos of himself and personally signed them: "My daughter doesn't like me, give this to her." Let her come when I have time, and I'd love to meet her too. In this way, Sister-in-law Sun reluctantly left Beijing.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" data-track="78" Chairman Mao received Sun Yan ></h1>
In February 1958, Chairman Mao invited Sun Yan to Beijing. Afraid that Sun Yan was not used to life in Beijing, he specially arranged her to the home of a Hunan comrade. Instruct the secretary to take good care of Sun Yan's life and life, and if you are uncomfortable, you must know as soon as possible.
On February 3, Sun Yan, led by the Zhongnanhai Guard Regiment, went to Chairman Mao's residence. At this time, Beijing had not yet entered the spring, and Chairman Mao was very distressed to see Sun Yan's thin coat. Immediately called the secretary to buy clothes for Sun Yan, and asked the guards to light the stove in the house to fear that Sun Yan would catch a cold.
At noon, Chairman Mao took Sun Yan to lunch together. During the banquet, Chairman Mao was very concerned about Sun Yan and kept chatting with Sun Yan: "How is your school, and what is your academic performance?" Did the teacher talk well? ”
Sun Yan's answers to Chairman Mao's questions one by one were particularly well-behaved: "Our school is very good, the teachers are also very good and very patient with us, and my academic performance has always been among the best." ”
Chairman Mao was very happy to hear Sun Yan's answer: "It is good to be among the best, but we cannot be proud." It is necessary to take one step at a time, and only by being humble can people make progress. ”
In addition, Chairman Mao also asked about Sun Yan's hobbies, and Sun Yan replied: "I like to sing and perform. This surprised Chairman Mao, so he asked Sun Yan, "What have you ever acted?" Sun Yan told Chairman Mao that she played the princess once, and then she rarely performed because of her studies.
Chairman Mao praised: "This is right, interest is important, but learning is fundamental." The two talked like this for a long time, and as it got late, Chairman Mao beckoned the guards to send Sun Yan back. On the occasion of parting, Sun Yan expressed to Chairman Mao her ambition to learn music and hoped that Chairman Mao would recommend herself.
Chairman Mao listened patiently and said, "Sun Yan, I can't write to you. You're right to want to learn music, and if I write to you, it's a violation. We must rely on our own strength to take the test, otherwise we will be withdrawn. Sun Yan nodded seriously after listening.
Then she worried: "I want to study music, but I am worried about my mother." If I was too far from home, I might not be able to come back for a long time, and I would not be at ease if my mother was at home alone. ”
Chairman Mao laughed and said, "We always have to go out of the house." Like me, how can I do a revolution without leaving home? Leaving our mothers is an exercise for ourselves, and we cannot be with our mothers for the rest of our lives. Sun Yan said goodbye to Chairman Mao and left after listening to it for a while.
After Sun Yan left, Chairman Mao and Sun Yan talked on the phone and told her about Sun Yan's idea of wanting to learn music, which showed Chairman Mao's concern for Sun Yan. Sister-in-law Sun is also quite cheerful about this, she wants to learn, let her learn, I will not stop her.
Later, Sun Yan was admitted to hubei art college as she wished. After learning this news, Sun Yan immediately informed Chairman Mao, and Chairman Mao was quite happy to hear it. He said to Sun Yan: "I believe that you can be admitted, if I had written you a letter of recommendation, it would not have been superfluous." In the future, I must try everything first, and if I don't try, how can I know if I can do it? ”
After Sun Yan went to Hubei University to study, Chairman Mao also kept in touch with her. Chairman Mao often instructed Sun Yan: There is nothing to write to your parents, but also to write to me and tell me about you and your family. From this, we can see that Chairman Mao is very fond of Sun Yan.
Chairman Mao's letter to his sister-in-law
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" data-track="79" > Sun Yan did not want to go to the countryside to write a letter to ask for help from Chairman Mao</h1>
In the winter of 1957, Sun Yan was still studying at school. At this time, Changsha mobilized the urban population to devote themselves to farming, and Sun Yan took the lead in receiving the notice of farming. Sun Yan had the idea of going to the countryside, but her mother was old, so how could she be assured if there was no one around to take care of her.
So Sun Yan took the initiative to write to Chairman Mao to inquire about this matter, and Chairman Mao was equally worried when he received the letter. Sun Yan is old, there is only one daughter around, if Sun Yan goes to the countryside to work as a farmer, sun sister-in-law's life will definitely be difficult.
Soon after, Sun Yan received a reply from Chairman Mao, in which he wrote: You have considered it very comprehensively, and Sun Yan's elderly sister-in-law really needs to be taken care of. But I can't excuse the party for you, and this matter still needs to be decided by the local government. You can go to the United Front Work Department of Hunan with this letter and inform them of the specific situation one by one, and the final result will be decided by them.
Sun Yan then came to the United Front Work Department of Hunan with the letter, and the minister heard that Chairman Mao's letter personally received the matter. After taking the letter and reading it carefully, the letter read impressively: Please local comrades do not care about my identity and act fairly. The specific decision is decided by the local leaders.
It can be seen from this letter that although Chairman Mao took care of his relatives, he still did business on official business for matters within principle, and everything followed the opinions of the relevant departments. After the investigation of the local provincial party committee, the facts described by Sun Yan were accurate, and the provincial party committee decided to revoke sun Yan's notice of joining the countryside, so Sun Yan stayed.
In 1977, the news of Chairman Mao's death came from Changsha, and Sun Yan and Sun Yan could not accept it for a while. How could Chairman Mao, who was so healthy, suddenly pass away? Chairman Mao took such good care of himself before he died, but unfortunately he will not have a chance to see him again in the future. In the same year, Sun Sister-in-law was recommended to participate in the first delegation of Hunan Province to Beijing to pay respects to Chairman Mao's legacy.
This was not the first time she had come to Beijing, nor had she seen Chairman Mao for the first time, but the tears in her eyes could not be controlled. Chairman Mao had always regarded her as a relative before she was alive, so why shouldn't she? In 1978, Chen Yuying was appointed by the government as an executive committee member of the Hunan Provincial Women's Federation and was also selected as a special representative of the Fourth National Women's Congress.
Sun Yan went farther and farther on her own path of study, but she never forgot Chairman Mao's teachings and earnestly studied to serve the country. In 1982, sun sister-in-law died of illness in Changsha.
Before dying, she said to her daughter Sun Yan: "I am leaving, and I can finally see Kaihui and Chairman Mao again." ”
The revolutionary friendship of that era was always simple and touching, and Chairman Mao regarded the nanny Sun Sister-in-law as his family, and Sun Sister-in-law also repaid the Chairman with the same attitude. As for the interests of relatives and friends and the interests of the people, Chairman Mao also knows that the interests of the people are above all else, always keeps a very sober mind, and never uses the power in his hands to seek the welfare of relatives and friends. How can such Chairman Mao not be remembered by the people?