family is a good thing.
——Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping was a great man of a generation. He experienced the "three falls and three rises" and tasted the warmth and cold of the world. His children also endured many hardships with him.
Fortunately, Deng Xiaoping and his wife Zhuo Lin have a strong family concept. They do not have high expectations for their children, but also have strict requirements on their children's character and school. The children are independent early.
Of their 5 children, 4 of them were admitted to Peking University , Some officials to deputy state, ministerial level, famous artists, scientists, can be described as a pillar.
1. The eldest daughter Deng Lin: After being baptized in the War of Resistance and suffering from disease, she became a People's Artist. Zhuo Lin gave birth to a daughter during the march.
Deng Xiaoping was 37 years old at that time, was an old lady, it was not unexcited, Deng Xiaoping took the name of the couple and named his daughter Deng Lin (later changed to Deng Lin).
But the frontline is tight, Zhuo Lin's physical condition is also very poor, and she doesn't even have milk. In desperation, they had to take 10 kilograms of millet and foster Deng Lin in the home of a local fellow.
2 years later,When Deng Xiaoping and his wife found the fellow villager again, Deng Lin was almost dying: was extremely malnourished and suffered from many unknown diseases. He didn't even have the power to drive away flies.
Mother Zhuo Lin, how can she watch her flesh and blood fall here. She always looked into the overall situation and said to Deng Xiaoping with tears: "Brother (Deng Xiaoping's nickname), you have to take the child with you even if you cut your head."
When Deng Lin was 4 years old, Deng Lin had a tumor in his mouth and continued to operate. Many times; I got older and got duodenal ulcer, and the endocrine disorder was serious.
After liberation, Deng Lin followed his parents to Shanghai, Sichuan, and Beijing.
Deng Xiaoping and Zhuo Lin also often encouraged Deng Lin. They used many revolutionary stories to inspire her to overcome difficulties and grow up to be an indomitable person like her parents.
Deng Lin developed a simple and honest character under the influence of his parents, and has always been among the best in his studies. Later was admitted to the department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and later became of the Central Academy of Fine Arts National first-class painter, contributing to the revolution in the field of art.
Her classic work "Echoes of Ancient Times" also participated in the famous "Asian Modern Art Exhibition",Won a gold medal; she also often painted for Jinggangshan, Yan'an and other places to promote the revolutionary spirit.
Deng Lin once said in an interview : "Many people will never get sick in their lives. I may have many kinds of diseases. Mom and Dad have given me a new life, and I want to give back to society more. "
As the eldest daughter of Deng Xiaoping, she was not discouraged by illness, but turned her interest into a career and became a true people's artist.
Second, the eldest son Deng Pufang: physically disabled, Zhijian, became the founder of the Disabled Persons' Federation
In April 1944, Deng Pufang was born in the Taihang Mountains. He was born on the eve of Japan's defeat and surrender during the worst of the Anti-Japanese War.
Therefore Deng Xiaoping wanted to name the child "Deng Taihang", to commemorate the struggle in this place. Surprisingly, Liu Bocheng had already given birth to a "Liu Taihang", so Deng Xiaoping had to name his eldest son "Pu Fang", which means "simple Fangzheng".
With Deng Lin's "lessons", Deng Pufang followed his parents to fight in the north and south, and only spent more than a year in foster care in a farmer's house.
Deng Xiaoping, Zhuo Lin and Deng Lin (left) Deng Pufang (middle) Deng Nan (right)
In a running environment, Deng Pufang is strong, resilient, and has a "wild" character. At that time, Zhuo Lin opened a school to recruit children of military personnel. Deng Pufang became the "King King".
Whenever the students are naughty, Zhuo Lin must first "stab" Deng Pufang, and she will pull her ears and cover her mouth when she is disobedient, showing no mercy.
Everyone sees that "Mr. Zhuo" is so cruel to his children, and they dare not be naughty.
But on the other hand, Zhuo Lin also pays great attention to the cultivation of children. She herself is a high-achieving student in the Department of Physics of Peking University. She usually teaches them physics knowledge when she has nothing to do. What is , nuclear fusion, chain reaction, etc. Wait.
With the help of his parents, Deng Pufang made rapid progress in learning. After Deng Xiaoping's family moved to Beijing, Deng Pufang was also admitted to the Department of Physics of Peking University.
At that time, he wanted to inherit Zhuo Lin's dream when she was at Peking University, become a scientific and technological talent, and repay the motherland with science and technology.
However, the current situation did not give Deng Pufang this opportunity.
In 1968, he fell from the third floor of the teaching building of the Department of Physics of Peking University. He was not treated in time. only underwent a "life-saving" operation. He fell into bed with a disability in both legs.
It was only a year later that Deng Xiaoping and his wife who had been delegated to Jiangxi learned about Deng Pufang's situation and wrote to Chairman Mao to take Deng Pufang to him.
Watching his son turn from a high student in Peking University to a disabled person,Deng Xiaoping, who was in his 60s, was deeply saddened by his inability to complete his studies. But he also knows: The more this time, the less you can give up.
Deng Pufang's attitude is also very positive. He said to Deng Xiaoping: not only strives for recovery, but also "makes a contribution"!
Since then, Deng Xiaoping has also taken on the job of taking care of his eldest son. He regularly turns over Deng Pufang, wipes off his body, and slaps up pimple fans every day.
For Deng Pufang, Deng Xiaoping, who rarely asked for help, wrote many "help letters" to many old friends, including Wang Dongxing, then director of the Central Office.
He finally found a well-known Canadian spine surgery expert, was approved by the Prime Minister of Canada to come to China to help Deng Pufang treat. But they tried their best to help Deng Pufang get into the wheelchair smoothly, and it was impossible to walk again.
For the rest of Deng Pufang, this was enough. He chose to start from his own physical condition and devote himself to the cause of the disabled in China. He founded the China Disabled Persons' Federation to help countless disabled people get a normal life.
Before retiring, Deng Pufang served as the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. This is a vice-national position. is also the result of his years of hard work to help the disabled.
Deng Pufang inherited the spirit of Deng Xiaoping. Even if his body is "trapped" in a wheelchair, he still has to make a career and help others.
Third, the second daughter Deng Nan: inherit the ambitions of her mother and brother, and contribute to science
Deng Nan was born in 1945, which is also the year of victory in the War of Resistance. But in the next Liberation War , Liu and Deng's army, as the core of the strategic counter-offensive, made a great leap forward Dabie Mountain .
Deng Xiaoping’s frontline war situation is urgent. He usually depends on Zhuo Lin to take care of and guide the children. Among several children, Deng Nan is more like Zhuo Lin. Even in the war, has been enthusiastic and lovely since childhood. Like learning.
After the liberation, Deng Xiaoping took the whole family to Beijing. Deng Nan happily asked his father: "Dad, usually, people call you the chief, then what are you after you arrive in Beijing?" Replied with a smile: "The soles of the feet."
Under Deng Xiaoping’s low-key and pragmatic style, Deng Nan didn’t know his father’s status for a long time, nor how big his official position was. .
when I was in school,Deng Nan followed his brothers and sisters, took the bus to boarding school, immersed in the study, and stayed at home for a short time.
Deng Xiaoping implements "heuristic" education for children. He never preaches, but understands each child's situation well, and understands his personality, strengths, advantages and disadvantages.
He often looks at the children's scorebook, analyzes the problems with the children and how to improve their learning based on the scores and the teacher's comments.
Deng Xiaoping is responsible for "pointing direction" and Zhuo Lin is responsible for "teaching". In 1969, Deng Nan was admitted to the Department of Physics of Peking University under these conditions.
Unfortunately, she was also affected by the current situation and was transferred to Shaanxi to jump in the line. A future scientist has no choice but to become a farmer on the loess slope.
She knew it had something to do with her father, but she never complained, but worked harder instead. When others isolate her, she uses her leisure time to study and find any books she can find to read.
She also wrote to Deng Xiaoping in Jiangxi: "I am fine, I just hope to have time to visit!" because she knows deeply,At the moment, my father's difficulties are far greater than his own, and he needs more support than himself.
Later returned to Beijing, Deng Nan has been working in the field of science and technology, holding multiple positions in the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Science and Technology, making contributions to the science and technology cause of the motherland.
It can be said that she is . She has inherited the ambitions of her mother Zhuo Lin, and her brother Deng Pufang, and is earnestly making contributions in the field of science and technology.
Fourth, the youngest daughter Deng Rong: the longest time with his parents, inheriting Deng Xiaoping's last wish
Deng Rong was born in 1950, Deng Rong is the most loved by Deng Xiaoping's 5 children.
At that time, the country was liberated and life gradually stabilized. Deng Rong was lively and clever since he was a child, and is a down-to-earth person. It can be said that he is a witness of peace, stability and development.
Deng Xiaoping loves to tease this little daughter when he is busy at work. Sometimes he lifts her up high and plays around to relax the mind and then return to the stressful work.
Deng Rong (first from the right) and his parents
In Deng Rong’s heart, Deng Xiaoping appears more as a "loving father", , she has been with her parents for the longest time. The feeling is also very deep.
In 1975, Deng Rong graduated from Beijing Medical College ,He successively worked in the Chinese Embassy in the United States and the General Office of the National People's Congress.
Especially after Zhuo Lin is in poor health, Deng Rong often accompanies Deng Xiaoping. acts as a nanny and secretary, and is responsible for the health of the father while supporting his work.
In 1992, when Deng Xiaoping made a southern tour, it was Deng Rong who took care of his daily life on the road and recorded Deng Xiaoping's words and deeds. These contents later became important instructions.
Deng Xiaoping was in poor health in his later years. was also Deng Rong who always accompanied his father to ensure his health.
Delicate Deng Rong wrote a book that followed his father's experience, the famous "My Father Deng Xiaoping". This book has sincere emotions and is widely acclaimed.
In the book, Deng Rong introduced Deng Xiaoping’s classic quotations:
I am the son of the Chinese people. I deeply love my motherland and people.
Although her career prospects are good, she ultimately did not enter politics. She once said: "My family has "two chairpersons and two ministers". I won't join in the fun, I will do the real thing!" For the older brother Deng Pufang, the "two ministers" refer to sister Deng Nan and aunt Deng Xianqun.
Therefore, Deng Rong is also known as Deng Xiaoping's "historian", which has provided us with great help in remembering, learning, and commemorating great men.
5. The youngest son Deng Zhifang: a low-key but controversial child, the first generation of "going to the sea"
Deng Zhifang was born in 1952, influenced by his mother, he was also admitted to the Department of Physics of Peking University, and rushed Joined the "study abroad wave" of reform and opening up, and brought his wife Liu Xiaoyuan to the University of Rochester in New York, USA, to study for quantum physics Ph.D.
In 1985, Deng Zhifang and his wife gave birth to their son Deng Zhuodi in the United States. According to the laws of the United States: Deng Zhuodi should also be a US citizen.
This incident has caused some discussions in China: Deng Xiaoping, as a great man of a generation, has created many great undertakings, but his only grandson is American, which seems to be wrong.
Hearing these comments, Deng Xiaoping made it clear: "Whoever said that my grandson is an American citizen, he will be a Chinese citizen when he returns to China."
was indeed born in the United States. , But did not get a US passport, but applied for a Chinese passport through the Chinese Embassy in the first place. After he was born, Deng Zhifang and Liu Xiaoyuan soon brought him back to China.
For the Deng family, contributing to the country is the most basic.
After returning to China, Deng Zhifang joined the CITIC Group as an engineer, and later became the chairman of the branch. He is a “chaser” after the reform and opening up.
Deng Zhuodi, the grandson of Deng Xiaoping, also studied very hard, and was later admitted to Peking University Law School . After graduation, he went to the United States to study.
After returning to China, Deng Zhuodi went to work at the grassroots level in Guangxi. This is the place where Deng Xiaoping led the armed struggle and created the revolutionary base . Deng Zhuodi also served as the head of Pingguo County , following the footsteps of his ancestors to do practical work for the common people.
In general, Deng Xiaoping's five children, under the guidance of him and Zhuo Lin, all grew into talents. They not only made achievements in their respective fields, but also tried their best to maintain the traditions of the Deng family and make contributions to the country.
Although Deng Xiaoping is in a high position, he has never used his power for personal gain for the children. Instead, he has strict requirements and good guidance on them.
The children are implicated by him, their life trajectory is changed, they never complain, and they love each other more.
Deng Xiaoping often sighed in his later years: "It was I who hurt this family and the children. I must treat them better in the future!"
The children know Deng Xiaoping’s painstakingly, just like him. What I said: is the son of the Chinese people first, and then the father of the children.
And these children, under the words and deeds of Deng Xiaoping and Zhuo Lin, naturally realize their own careers and families, each with their own wonderful lives.
They will continue the spirit of Deng Xiaoping.
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