January 30, 1969 , the dying Li Zongren was lying weakly on a hospital bed with a tube full of tubes. Beside his bed, there is a small camp bed, on which his wife Hu Yousong sleeps. When the little nurse who just reported came to check, they saw two people with such a big age difference. They thought they were and grandfather and grandson. They were reminded by other nurses that they were Li Zongrenhe who had just married three years ago. Hu Yousong.
Li Zongren has been receiving treatment in the hospital since his condition deteriorated due to rectal cancer. His new wife, Hu Yousong, used to be a nurse. After Li Zongren’s illness relapsed, she stayed in front of his hospital bed and took care of him day and night. Even Li Zongren’s eldest son said: , thanks to his father’s last time With Hu Yousong's care, she is a family member of our Li family.
Finally, at midnight on the 30th, Li Zongren’s condition was unrecoverable and he said goodbye to the world, leaving Hu Yousong, who was only 30 years old.
This 49-year-old year-end love how did it start? Regarding the marriage of the prominent Li Zongren, what was the attitude of the leaders of the Party Central Committee at that time? How did Hu Yousong, who was left alone in the world, spend the rest of his life? How did she deal with the legacy left by Li Zongren?
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I left the country for many years,Finally, the fallen leaves return to their roots
All of this has to be talked about since Li Zongren returned to China in 1965.
Li Zongren was the first Vice President and Acting President of the Republic of China, and the leader of the "Gui Family" of the Chinese Kuomintang . After the KMT Chiang Kai-shek fell from power, Li Zongren also served as the acting president of , but he quickly stepped down. During his tenure, he used to "seek peace" to ask the Chinese People's Liberation Army not to cross the Yangtze River, but he went back and refused to sign the "Domestic Peace Agreement" .
On April 21, 1949, after learning of the attitude of the Kuomintang, Chairman Mao and Zhu De immediately issued an order to attack the Kuomintang forces. The Kuomintang was defeated internally and our army won a complete victory.
Li Zongren, who lost his backer, was forced to flee the United States. In the United States, although Li Zongren once helped Li Zongren, it was all because of Li Zongren’s position within the KMT. In the current situation, the KMT’s use value to the US military is not as good as before. Therefore, Li Zongren, who lives in the United States, is not happy.
With the increase of Li Zongren's age and the difficulty of living in a foreign country, Li Zongren and his wife Guo Dejie have already had the idea of returning to the motherland.
But this idea is easy to say, but in practice it is quite difficult. First, he is not sure about his status and whether he can return to China.What kind of treatment will you receive after returning home? Second, his wife Guo Dejie recently suffered from breast cancer. Returning to China at this time is bound to be detrimental to the health and recovery of the body. He does not know whether his wife can bear the journey at this time.
Li Zongren respects his wife's opinion very much. The two have spent nearly 50 years of ups and downs, and their friendship is as deep as the sea. One day, he talked to Guo Dejie about the idea of returning to the country. The two old people who were dying in their old age recalled the plants and trees in their hometown at this time. Although I have spent more than ten years in exile in the United States, I will never forget where a person's roots are.
The two old men took each other's wrinkled hands and jointly decided to return to the country together. Li Zongren is still very worried about Guo Dejie's body. The old lady said firmly: "I have lived enough of my life these years. Even if I die, I will die on the land of my hometown."
got his wife's affirmation After the reply, Li Zongren began to prepare to return to China to get the matter. He was not sure what treatment he would receive when he returned to the Congress in his current status, so he had to constantly entrust people he knows to inquire about it.
The people entrusted by Li Zongren learned that the old gentleman wanted to return to the country. They were all surprised and delighted. They quickly asked the Party Central Committee for instructions. Combining the high level of the country's long-standing generous past feelings towards these Kuomintang members, He replied his judgment to Li Zongren. They agreed that Li Zongren's return to China will not be treated harshly, but a good thing.
Li Zongren's heart was finally put down, and he quickly began to sort out the luggage returned to his home country. After hearing the wind, the United States was also obstructed and threatened in every possible way, but the two old men stepped on without hesitation. Took the plane to Beijing.
On July 20, 1965, Li Zongren’s plane stopped at the airport, and two gray-haired old men slowly walked down the hatch. It was already very hot, 67-year-old Premier Zhou Enlai is still waiting at the airport for their return. Also present were Vice Premier He Long, Chen Yi, Luo Ruiqing, NPC Vice Chairman Peng Zhen, National Defense Committee Vice Chairman Ye Jianying and others.
As soon as Li Zongren got off the plane, Premier Zhou went up to shake hands with him. The two generals of different parties, who are no longer young, greet each other emotionally. Li Zongren then read a statement on the spot at the airport, stating that would contribute to the completion of the reunification of the motherland. After returned to Beijing, was received by Chairman Mao, Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De and other party and state leaders, and had a conversation with Puyi .
But the joy of returning to the homeland was soon broken. Guo Dejie's condition has taken a turn for the worse, he has reached the point where there is no cure, and can only wait day by day for the arrival of the god of death. In the early morning of March 21, 1966, she finally couldn't stand it anymore. She left Li Zongren, who had been with her for more than 40 years, and died at the Beijing Hospital at the age of 60.
Li Zongren has been in a low mood after losing his beloved wife. He blamed Guo Dejie’s death on himself. If he did not propose the idea of returning to the country, maybe Guo Dejie would not leave him so soon. Away.
Cheng Siyuan, who has followed Li Zongren for many years, and Yin Bingyan, secretary of the Central Committee of the National Revolutionary Committee, looked at this once brilliant general,Now that he is so depressed, he wants to find a wife for Li Zongren who can spend his old age together.
Premier Zhou's personal approval: If you want to marry, just say it clearly.
Cheng Siyuan and Yin Bingyan dragged down their acquaintances one after another, asking them to help pay attention to whether there is such a caring, kind-hearted girl around them. If you have any, please let me know.
Li Zongren's mood is getting more and more unstable, and he often browses old photos and old letters of himself and Guo Dejie in the study alone. At this moment, things took a new turn.
After learning that Cheng Siyuan and Yin Bingyan were looking for a wife for Li Zongren, Zhang Chengren, a well-known Shanghai reporter, contacted Cheng Siyuan and said that he really had such a simple and reliable girl by his side.
After Cheng Siyuan received the reply, he was overjoyed. He quickly asked Zhang Chengren about the girl's basic information and family. After the two talked carefully, they knew each other's hearts. They looked at each other and nodded. Maybe this thing can really happen.
The girl recommended by Zhang Chengren is Hu Yousong . At this time, she was still a young nurse in the hospital at a young age. She was not in a high position and had a lot of work. And Zhang Chengren often talks with Hu Yousong, and the two are close friends. Hu Yousong often complained to Zhang Chengren about his job. In addition, he was a little uncomfortable. Thinking about changing jobs in the near future, he entrusted Zhang Chengren to inquire about him in other places in Beijing to see if there is a job that suits him.
Therefore, after Zhang Chengren learned that Li Zongren was looking for his wife, the first thing he thought of was Hu Yousong.
Within a few days, Cheng Siyuan took Hu Yousong's photo and went to Li Zongren's house with Cheng Siyuan. Li Zongren heard that Cheng Siyuan came and waved his hand repeatedly and said: "Are you here to find a wife again today? I said no more. I have seen a lot better before. The fate has not come, and the fate has not come."
Cheng Siyuan grabbed Li Zongren and said: "Look at one more,Look at one more, maybe fate will come. Zhang Chengren also tried to persuade him and handed the picture of Hu Yousong to Li Zongren.
Li Zongren looked at the two very enthusiastic and could hardly refuse, so he took a look at the photo. This look. It didn’t matter, Li Zongren’s heart was rippled. He looked at this photo and remembered that Guo Dejie was so pure and innocent when he was young. Cheng Siyuan and Zhang Chengren observed Li Zongren’s strangeness and quickly introduced Hu Yousong.
Li Zongren was quite satisfied with her, but when he heard that Hu Yousong is only 27 years old, his heart beats a drum, he is not sure that this is a girl of the same age , Would you be willing to marry yourself this old man?
Cheng Siyuan knows Li Zongren very well, and he caught Li Zongren’s loneliness when he heard Hu Yousong’s age. He quickly said: "Meet me first," If you fail, ask her to take care of you. You are also old, and we are not at ease at home alone. Li Zongren also agreed.
Zhang Chengren, who got affirmative, returned home and informed Hu Yousong of the news, but did not mention the truth about looking for a wife, only that her new job has been settled this weekend. Take her to meet a big man. Zhang Chengren believes that the cultivation of feelings cannot be done overnight, let alone a major marriage event. Hu Yousong should contact Li Zongren first, and the latter will be discussed later. Li Zongren also very much agrees with this proposal.
Hu Yousong who got the reply was also very happy and quickly agreed. On the weekend night, Zhang Chengren drove Hu Yousong to Li Zongren’s house for dinner.
In the car, Zhang Chengren said to Hu Yousong: " The big man I will take you to meet tonight is the old General Li Zongren. Hu Yousong, who was sitting in the back row, froze for a moment and replied: "I know the old general Li Zongren. I read about him in the newspaper.There are some short stories.
After a while, the car arrived in front of Li Gongguan. Hu Yousong followed Zhang Chengren and walked into the living room. Li Zongren was sitting in a chair reading the newspaper at this time, and he got up quickly when he saw two people coming. Greet each other. After the three of them sat down, Zhang Chengren introduced to Li Zongren: "This is the Hu Yousong I mentioned to you earlier. "Introduced to Hu Yousong: "This old gentleman is General Li Zongren whom I mentioned to you on the road."
Hu Yousong quickly got up and shook hands with Zhang Chengren, and the three of them went to the restaurant for dinner. The three of them talked a lot during the dinner. Although Li Zongren is no longer young, he is still very talkative and has a very good vision. Hu Yousong sat opposite Li Zongren and saw that this prominent old general was so kind and lovely, and his affection increased a lot. He found that he was not just like what the newspaper said. Brave and talented, he is also a very kind old gentleman in real life.
When the three of them ate, they laughed constantly. Li Zongren saw that Hu Yousong was a little bit embarrassed, and he was embarrassed to pick up the dishes farther away from him. He was more considerate. Putting the food on Hu Yousong’s dinner plate for the second time. While enjoying himself, Li Zongren asked Hu Yousong while picking up the food: "Little Hu girl, would you like to come to my house to take care of my daily life?" Don't be under pressure. If you don't want to come, I won't keep you too much.
Unexpectedly, Hu Yousong, who heard Li Zongren’s request, repeatedly agreed and said : "Okay, I'm about to change another job. Li Zongren went on to mention salary, 100 yuan a day . This was a lot at the time, and Hu Yousong was a little flattered and happier.
After eating, the three of them drank together again. After some tea, Zhang Chengren sent Hu Yousong back home.
Unexpectedly, this short time with Hu Yousong, Li Zongren would never forget this down-to-earth girl.He sighed every day why Miss Little Hu still didn't come home. A few days later, Li Zongren sent someone to Hu Yousong's home and invited her to eat at home again. This time he also invited Cheng Siyuan and his wife. When the four of them ate, the atmosphere was very harmonious. Cheng Siyuan also had a good impression of the little girl Hu Yousong, she was indeed a trustworthy person.
Since then, Hu Yousong will work in Li Mansion, earnestly. Li Zongren often left her at home for dinner and introduced her to many of his best friends. The relationship between the two is getting better and better.
Li Zongren likes her vitality and youth, which reminds him of his heroic years; Hu Yousong also gradually develops a good impression of the old man, he is personal, without the air of a cadre, approachable, and considerate of others.
This incident gradually became known to the Party Central Committee, and everyone knew that the old general had hired a life secretary at home. Premier Zhou said to him: "China is different from the United States. We do not engage in capitalism and do not hire women's private life secretaries. If Mr. Li likes this Ms. Hu, as long as the woman agrees, then the media is marrying. Perform formal marriage procedures."
Li Zongren, who received the personal approval of Premier Zhou, also decided to muster the courage to express his heart to the young girl. Finally The two held a special wedding on July 26, 1966, at No. 51 Xizongbu Hutong, Beijing.
In the social background at the time, the two were nearly two generations apart in age. This kind of marriage is extremely rare, so this wedding did not invite too many people, just the people who were close to each other on weekdays. Came to eat for a while, there was a lot of excitement, even if I had a wedding wine.
Li Zongren and Hu Yousong get along very well after their marriage. The well-organized Hu Yousong takes care of Li Zongren very well, and with humor, Li Zongren has a very happy life.
Life after Li Zongren's death
But such a relaxed and happy life did not last long,Only two and a half years later, Li Zongren was diagnosed with rectal cancer .
The two people who learned of the examination result were very sad and could not accept such a sudden illness. And at the time, such a condition was very difficult to cure. Hu Yousong has become accustomed to having someone around him in the past few years. Now that he has received such news again, Hu Yousong feels uncomfortable.
Li Zongren, who learned that his time was short, was also particularly sad. This year-end marriage between him and Hu Yousong was coming to an end, and he was also full of perseverance and nostalgia. At the same time, she apologizes to Hu Yousong. After she leaves, she will live alone in this world.
In addition, since the two got married, there have been many rumors from the outside world, and everyone has wondered why this young girl is willing to commit herself to an old man who is nearly fifty years old? Some people say that Hu Yousong just fell in love with Li Zongren's estate.
Both Li Zongren and Hu Yousong explained one by one. Li Zongren hoped that someone could accompany him through the last time because of his loneliness and helplessness in his later life. Hu Yousong also made it clear that she did not marry Li Zongren out of greed for money. She respects and admires this old gentleman very much. The combination of the two does not contain any money or benefits.
But such rumors have never stopped. Fortunately, the married life of the two has not been greatly affected. Both Li Zongren and Hu Yousong believe that as long as the two of them firmly support each other and live a good life together, these rumors will be self-defeating.
But the news of Li Zongren's serious illness suddenly came, and the society began to mention the couple's year-long love again.
Hu Yousong is not afraid of many speculations from the outside world, and still takes care of Li Zongren meticulously. She stays in front of his hospital bed every day and stays with her every step. She is afraid that when something happens to Li Zongren, she will not be by her side.
But this kind of care,It has not changed the bad news of Li Zongren's death. , who was 79 years old, passed away in Beijing. Hu Yousong is now only 30 years old , distraught, she has not forgotten her original intention to marry Li Zongren, After Li Zongren passed away, she took all of Li Zongren’s fortunes, more than 100,000 yuan, and Many old photos collected by Li Zongren were handed over to the country in accordance with Li Zongren’s last wish, insisted on visiting Li Zongren’s tomb on Babao Mountain every year on Ching Ming Festival to present his favorite flowers during his lifetime.
After many years, Hu Yousong felt that there was nothing to worry about in this world, so he chose to convert to Buddhism, devote himself to practicing, and no longer be contaminated with the mundane world, and his Dharma name was Miao Hui. 's Buddhism life also ended in 2008. ended. She died of rectal cancer in Jinshan Temple, Qingyun County, Dezhou City, Shandong Province due to rectal cancer. was 69 years old.
During her practice, she rejected the organization's concern for her and claimed that she could live a good life. All of Hu Yousong's savings during his lifetime have also been donated to the students and families in need.
This marriage, which the world was not optimistic about, ended in a dull but friendly manner. Both Hu Yousong and Li Zongren’s savings in this life were donated to the country. The patriotism in them is self-evident, and the characteristics of their love and common pursuits are also evident. I believe they know well and know that there are still many caring and responsible people in the motherland today who are continuing their hopeful careers!
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