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"My grandfather Xu Deheng had a nickname called 'Sea Dragon King,' which Chairman Mao gave him." Xu Jin, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and member of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society, said.
The Sea Dragon King was the god in charge of water in ancient legends, so why did Chairman Mao give Xu Deheng, who was the founder and leader of the Jiusan Society, such a nickname?
This also begins with the appointment of Xu Deheng after the founding of New China.
After the founding of New China, Xu Deheng served as the chairman of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society for a long time, and worked hard to strengthen the development of the Jiusan Society, creating a new situation in the work of the Jiusan Society. In addition to the work of the Jiusan Society, Xu Deheng was also appointed deputy director of the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Central People's Government. After 1954, Xu Deheng served as a standing committee member of the National People's Congress.
No matter what position he is in, Xu Deheng always works tirelessly and is loyal to his duties. It was precisely because of Xu Deheng's willing dedication that two years later, Chairman Mao Zedong wanted to appoint Xu Deheng as minister of fisheries, and Premier Zhou Enlai asked Xu Deheng for advice.
△ Xu Deheng and Zhou Enlai together
Whether as a leader of a democratic party or a professor at Peking University, Xu Deheng had never been exposed to the cause of aquatic products before and knew very little about biological sciences. Hearing Premier Zhou's intentions, he was worried: "I am a student of social sciences, and I am not familiar with the two words aquatic products at all!" ”
"At that time, Premier Zhou told my grandfather that people are not born to know things, and as long as you work hard, you will definitely be able to do a good job." Xu Jin said, but the grandfather listened to Premier Zhou's encouragement and accepted this glorious task.
After taking office, Xu Deheng personally led a team to inspect fisheries throughout the country many times, covering Hainan Island in the south, Heilongjiang in the north, Zhoushan Islands in the east, and Qinghai Lake in the west.
Seeing Xu Deheng running around for China's aquatic industry, Chairman Mao humorously called him the "Sea Dragon King."
Behind the nickname of "Sea Dragon King" is the figure of Xu Deheng bowing to the development of the country. Throughout his life, he has been constantly pursuing progress and achieving self-transcendence. From him, you can see the patriotism of an intellectual.
"Haojie's sacrifice has been paid, and the annals of history are glorious in the old generations." After sixty years on earth, he vowed to start with the white head again. This poem written by Xu Deheng in his later years is a true portrayal of his life.
Column Editor-in-Chief: Gu Wanquan Text Editor: Song Yanlin Caption Source: Xinhua News Agency (Data Map)
Source: Author: People's Political Consultative Conference Network