Figure | He Zizhen
Foreword
In February 2004, Shanghai held the "Leadership-Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Mao Zedong". For this reason, Li Min came to the Hunan Guest House. When she walked upstairs, she didn't dare to enter He Zizhen's room, but went to her own room first.
For Li Min, this place has many memories of her mother. She dared not walk into her mother's room, perhaps because she was worried that her psychological defense would easily collapse because of those familiar objects.
He Zizhen has passed away more than twenty years ago, but in this place full of mottled past events, the softest part of people's hearts will still be affected. When he was about to go downstairs, Li Min went to see his mother's room again...
He Zizhen: Everlasting Flower
Figure | He Changgong
In the spring of 1978, He Changgong came to Shanghai and visited He Zizhen. He said with emotion before the hospital bed: block0quote block0quote
"Back then, I was the party representative of the Workers’ and Peasants Revolutionary Army, and later was the brigade commander in the Red Army. Zizhen was the only female captain under my team. She was a female soldier who had actually led soldiers and fought. At that time, she was a member of the Red Army. There are also many lesbians, but there are only three who have actually been military commanders. One is Mr. Zhu’s wife Kang Keqing, the other is He Long’s sister He Ying, and Mao Zedong’s wife He Zizhen."said After that, He Changgong held He Zizhen's hand tightly and asked: "Zizhen, did you say so?" With tears of excitement in his eyes, he nodded and replied: "Yes, yes."
He Zizhen has never held an important position.However, she selflessly dedicated her precious youth to the Chinese revolution and endured a lot of suffering. Chairman Mao praised her, and the Chinese people will never forget her.
Picture | Group photo of He Zizhen and Chairman Mao
When He Zizhen was 4 years old, the family line changed, and the coldness of the world has left a deep impression on her young mind. After reaching school age, He Zizhen went to women's school, and inherited the beautiful face of her mother, and was called "a flower of eternal life" by everyone.
In school, He Zizhen has a prominent personality. She has an outgoing personality, easy to learn and think, daring to do something, and yearning for a vigorous revolution, so she is very admired by her classmates.
In 1925, the 16-year-old He Zizhen joined the Chinese Communist Youth League and became a member of the Communist Party of China the following year. Together with his brother He Minxue and sister He Yi, he was the "Sanhe" among the youth of the Yongxin Revolution.
In 1927, He Zizhen went to Jinggangshan after participating in the organization of the Yongxin peasant armed riot, and under Mao Zedong's leadership, he participated in the arduous struggle in the Jinggangshan Revolutionary Base.
During this period, He Zizhen and Mao Zedong met, knew each other, fell in love and became married.
Picture | Group photo of He Zizhen and Chairman Mao
From acquaintance in 1927 to the Soviet Union in 1937, He Zizhen and Chairman Mao have always fought side by side and helped each other. Ten years are not long or short, and they have witnessed the great turning point of the Chinese revolution together.
In the winter of 1937, He Zizhen came to the Soviet Union. Not long after arriving in Moscow, he gave birth to a boy named Liuwa. This poured nectar into her lonely and lonely heart in a foreign country, so she especially liked Xiao Liuwa.
But God did not care for He Zizhen too much. The child was only ten months old and died because of the illness.
He Zizhen fell into great grief, blamed all the fault on herself, and blamed herself for not fulfilling the responsibility of being a mother. This delayed the treatment of the child. For this reason, she shed tears and broke her heart...
After learning about He Zizhen's experience in the Soviet Union, Chairman Mao reluctantly made a decision to send Li Min to the Soviet Union, which is thousands of miles away. He hoped that He Zizhen's injured heart would find some comfort.
Figure | Photos of He Zizhen in the Soviet Union
Fortunately, because of Li Min's arrival, He Zizhen's face regained a smile, and Li Min also regained the caress of his mother. In this way, they are in a foreign country Hand in hand through a rough life...
In August 1947, with the help of Wang Jiaxiang and Zhu Zhongli, He Zizhen returned from the Soviet Union to the motherland after a long absence, re-entered the revolutionary ranks, and met relatives whom he had not seen for a long time. .
He Zizhen knew in her heart that these were the results of Chairman Mao's care.
Following the victory of the Liaoshen Campaign , the People's Liberation Army liberated Shenyang. After the situation in Shenyang stabilized, He Zizhen took Mao Anqing and Li Min from Harbin to Shenyang.
Picture | Li Min and Mao Anqing photo
After Li Min went to Chairman Mao
One day, He Zizhen said to Li Min: ", you have returned to China for more than a year and have not written to your father yet Letter, you should write to your father. ”
As the daughter of He Zizhen and Chairman Mao, although Li Min learned from his brother and mother the fact that Chairman Mao is his father, he has almost nothing in his memory. What impression.
Encouraged by his mother, Li Min wrote a letter to his father with a little deer in the mood, and in the letter asked the question he desperately wanted to know: Chairman Mao, are you my real father? Please write back and tell me immediately.
When he received a letter from his daughter, Chairman Mao was immediately amused and quickly wrote a reply: Jiaojiao, you are my biological daughter, I am your biological father, and my father misses you and likes you very much. You are welcome to come back to Dad as soon as possible.
Picture|Chairman Mao
1949,Under Chairman Mao’s eager anticipation, Li Min came to Xiangshan Shuangqing Villa and lived happily with his father ever since. But this also means that Li Min has been able to spend less time with his mother He Zizhen since then.
He Zizhen didn't hesitate when she decided to let Li Min return to her father. She said: I totally agree with me, no opinion . Even so, after Li Min left, He Zizhen missed her daughter more than a day.
Fortunately, after Li Min came to his father, he would write to his mother from time to time. Whenever he saw a letter from his daughter, He Zizhen would read it over and over again. At this time, her heart that had been hanging for a long time slowed down. Slowly settle down.
Later, in order to help her sister find Mao Mao who was lost in the past, He Yi was killed in a car accident on the way, which was a big blow to He Zizhen.
In order to take care of his younger sister He Yi's children, He Zizhen immediately put down his work and came to Shanghai, and has settled here for many years since then, living with her brother He Minjian.
Figure | He Minxue
He Xiaoping is the only child of He Minxue. He has been loved by his parents since childhood, but even so, in the decades when He Minxue was transferred to work in the field, he never took his daughter away. She left her in Shanghai.
It took a long time for He Xiaoping to understand his father's intentions. A large part of the reason why he did this was for his aunt He Zizhen.
In He Minxue's opinion, He Zizhen is his most beloved sister. As an older brother, he loves his sister's experience, so when he reunited with his sister many years later, he decided to be her future big tree and become her Rely on.
Back then, He Zizhen was also a high-spirited heroine on Jinggangshan and the Long March. She has experienced many unimaginable experiences, but she never complains, only regrets...
He Zizhen sent her daughter to her father, but she did the same Also need care. Because of this, He Minxue kept her daughter in Shanghai, hoping that she could accompany He Zizhen to make her feel more warmth.
Picture | Group photo of He Zizhen with He Xiaoping (front row, second from left) and others
Chairman Mao’s care: He Zizhen’s living expenses were out of my contribution
In 1954, He Zizhen fell ill and was admitted to East China Hospital. After being diagnosed with schizophrenia by the doctor, he returned to his residence on Hunan Road to receive further treatment.
The Shanghai Municipal Party Committee attaches great importance to He Zizhen's health, and specially organizes a medical team to take charge of her condition. It also has several specialized nurses by He Zizhen's side.
He Zizhen’s condition is embarrassing. As a warrior who has experienced the tempering of war, she did not fall on the enemy’s bullets, but because of many problems she couldn’t figure it out, she collapsed on her own mental defense line...
He Zizhen was in In Shanghai, Chairman Mao was very concerned about her condition and life. One time, Minister of Health Fu Lianzhang came to Shanghai specifically for this purpose. He also brought a letter from Chairman Mao and organized medical treatment for He Zizhen.
Not only that, Chairman Mao will also send someone to give He Zizhen something to eat and use. Li Min will often come to Shanghai to visit her, especially when it comes to the Spring Festival, he will accompany his mother to celebrate the New Year.
Picture | Li Min, He Zizhen and Kong Dongmei photo
Later, He Minxue was transferred to Fujian to work. The Shanghai Municipal Party Committee first found a place for He Zizhen on Qin'an Road, and then let her move into Hunan Road 262 Number and lived there for a long time.
In fact, when He Zizhen first arrived in Shanghai, Chairman Mao once said to Chen Yi : " He Zizhen’s living expenses in Shanghai are from my manuscript fee. " To this, Chen Yi replied: " is a He Zizhen. We can still afford it in Shanghai. ”
Since then, all expenses of He Zizhen will be borne by Shanghai. He Zizhen started working in Hongkou District when she was paid, and then she fell ill and was hospitalized.She began to be in charge of the Shanghai Reception Office, giving her 200 yuan a month for living expenses in accordance with the administrative level 12 treatment.
Not only that, even the clothes He Zizhen wears throughout the year, as well as the daily necessities used in daily life, are also handled by the reception desk.
Figure | He Zizhen
Mao Zedong's thoughts and care for He Zizhen can also be seen in a letter from his daughter Li Min to He Zizhen, which reads:
Dear mother: you it is good!
I arrived in Beijing safely at 7pm on the 19th, and everything was fine on the road. When I got home, I saw my father. He is in good health. Xiao Kong (Kong Linghua) is also back. His cold is cured. Please don't worry.
Seeing Dad, I told him about your physical condition and what you asked me to tell Dad. Dad hopes that you will listen to the words of Dean Su and Professor Yang and insist on curing the disease. Now my dad has got the medicine you want. This kind of medicine is very good. It is very rare and difficult to buy. I hope you will take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions, and your body will heal quickly.
I told my father that you want to cure the disease. He is very happy and hopes that the treatment will not be interrupted. Dad has a letter for you. Dad will now send someone to bring you the letter and medicine. Mom, don’t write much, say hello to Dean Su, Professor Yang and Dean Li.
I wish
good health
Daughter Jiaojiao
62.5.21
Figure | Li Min, Chairman Mao, Kong Linghua
Live together with Chairman Mao He Zizhen for ten years The chairman has gone through the revolutionary years of the establishment of the Jinggangshan base area, the fifth anti-"encirclement and suppression" campaign, the Long March, and the successful arrival in northern Shaanxi.
In the past ten years, He Zizhen has experienced hardships and won praise from Chairman Mao for his extraordinary performance. He is a true comrade-in-arms of Chairman Mao.
After the death of Chairman Mao, He Zizhen: Why did he leave suddenly
September 9, 1976,The great leader Chairman Mao passed away in Beijing for a long time.
When he heard the news, although He Zizhen could not see any fluctuations in her mood, she had not slept for two days in a row.
One day, He Zizhen ran to He Xiaoping at two o’clock in the middle of the night to speak, and repeatedly asked: “ didn’t hear that the chairman was sick, why did he suddenly leave? ”
He Zizhen is resolute, no matter what he encounters in life No matter how hard it was, I never cried. However, on the second day of Chairman Mao's death, He Zizhen couldn't help crying.
On this day, Director Qiao of East China Hospital came to see He Zizhen. Because he was too sad, he cried as soon as he entered the room. He Zizhen, who was infected, also shed tears, but still tried his best to restrain herself from crying.
Picture | The farewell scene of Chairman Mao's body
According to He Xiaoping's memory, after He Zizhen's mood stabilized a little, he often carried a wicker chair and sat in front of the TV to watch the rolling news about Chairman Mao's death. It's just one day.
He Zizhen sat blankly next to the TV, listening to the sorrow and joy from the TV, watching every shot of the people at Tiananmen mourning Chairman Mao, falling into great grief...
In June 1979, at the second session of the Fifth CPPCC National Committee, He Zizhen was added as a member of the CPPCC. He Zizhen, who learned of this news, was extremely happy, which shows that the Party Central Committee has not forgotten her contribution in the revolutionary struggle.
Even during his illness, He Zizhen always cared about national affairs. She has always supported the line, principles, and policies of the Party since the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee.
When He Zizhen's physical condition was relatively stable, she expressed to the organization that she had a long backlog of desire in her heart. She hoped to go to Beijing to see and live there for a while.
Picture | He Zizhen and Kong Dongmei
Beijing, this is a very special place for He Zizhen, a place that has appeared in her dreams countless times.She has never been there before, but she is very yearning for it...
The Shanghai Municipal Party Committee agreed to He Zizhen's request, and soon received a reply from the Central Organization Department: The Central Committee agreed with the opinions of Comrade He Zizhen and the Municipal Party Committee and has come to Beijing for He Zizhen Arranged .
After arriving in Beijing, He Zizhen was placed in the senior ward of the 301 Army General Hospital.
On September 9, He Zizhen, accompanied by Li Min and his wife, came to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in a wheelchair. Li Min laid a wreath for his mother in front of Chairman Mao's seated statue. Here, the family and Chairman Mao's seated statue were left behind A group photo.
Before coming to Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, He Zizhen promised everyone to restrain their emotions and not cry, and always tried to control her tears from pouring out of their eyes, but when she really got to Chairman Mao's body, He Zizhen couldn't help it...
Tears blurred He Zizhen's eyes. Chairman Mao in the crystal coffin was lying peacefully. She was sitting in a wheelchair and turning around the body of Chairman Mao a few times. The past couldn't help but stirred in her heart. She had mixed feelings and refused to leave for a long time.
Picture | He Zizhen poses in front of Chairman Mao's seated portrait
When he went to Chairman Mao's bedroom in Zhongnanhai, He Zizhen suddenly cried
After visiting the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the doctor accompanying the East China Hospital asked He Xiaoping: He Zizhen didn't cry anywhere else, and suddenly cried when he went to Chairman Mao's bedroom in Zhongnanhai. Why?
In response to this, He Xiaoping replied: "Which corner her eyes are, you should find the reason in which corner, don't ask her, she can't tell."
He Xiaoping guessed, the reason is passing In Chairman Mao’s bedroom, He Zizhen would suddenly cry. It may be because she saw something. This thing was either used by two people or she gave it to Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao stayed with him on his deathbed. After seeing it accidentally, emotions can not be suppressed, and a brain burst out...
Later, after living in the senior ward of Beijing 301 Army General Hospital for a year, He Zizhen said that she missed Shanghai very much.Hope to be able to go back.
In response to this, the Central Organization Department conveyed the opinions of the leading comrades of the central government: Beijing and Shanghai, you can come and go, come and go .
Picture | He Zizhen
Later, He Zizhen suffered a stroke and left hemiplegia. He was admitted to Huadong Hospital and never came out. In Huadong Hospital, from the dean to the nurses, as long as they see He Zizhen, they will politely call her "aunt."
In March 1984, He Zizhen's condition suddenly deteriorated, and doctors and experts tried their best to rescue him. He Zizhen's brother He Minxue, daughter Li Min, and son-in-law Kong Linghua also all rushed to Shanghai.
In order to save He Zizhen’s life, everyone spared no expense in human, financial and material resources. All the medical staff did their best. But the illness was merciless, and He Zizhen’s heart stopped beating...
April 19, 1984 at 5 pm At that time, after a long-term and tenacious struggle with the disease, He Zizhen suffered from stroke, hemiplegia, hepatitis, liver failure and other diseases, but treatment was ineffective. He died in Shanghai at the age of 75.
He Zizhen's relics in the ward were kept by East China Hospital, and later by the municipal party committee. Finally, all these things were handed over to Li Min. Among these relics, there are two suitcases with very unusual significance.
Picture | A photo of Chairman Mao and He Zizhen
Back then, when He Zizhen returned from the Soviet Union, he only brought these two suitcases with her. When she died, she was still with these two suitcases. It can be seen that she has been breezy over the years.
After the death of He Zizhen, the East China Municipal Committee considered placing his ashes in the Longhua Martyrs Cemetery.
However, judging from the situation at the time, He Zizhen belonged to a cadre under the management of the central government. Shanghai was only escrow, and her only daughter was also in Beijing. Someone suggested that He Zizhen's ashes should be placed in Beijing.
In this regard, some people think that He Zizhen’s ashes will be placed in Babaoshan , which is also the last hall. later,Shanghai reported the matter to the central government, and Deng Xiaoping finally made the decision:
1. Comrade He Zizhen's ashes were placed in the first hall of Babaoshan;
2. All Politburo members and cadres gave wreaths.
Picture | Deng Xiaoping
26th, Central People’s Broadcasting Station The morning news network broadcast the news of He Zizhen's death. Subsequently, various newspapers in Beijing published the news one after another, along with a photo of He Zizhen.
The farewell ceremony for He Zizhen's remains was simple and grand. Her funeral was of high standard, and many leaders of the Party Central Committee gave wreaths.
After the body was cremated, the central government sent a special plane to send her ashes to Beijing and placed them in the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in .
So far, Comrade He Zizhen has completed the bumpy and great revolutionary road of her life...
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