Preface: In 1961, in a yard, a little girl with braids was writing her homework seriously, sometimes frowning, sometimes happy. At this time, a woman came over, patted the girl's shoulder gently and said, "Xiao Min, stop writing. Your father and I are taking you three sisters to

Preface:

In 1961, in a yard, a little girl with braids was writing her homework seriously, sometimes frowning, sometimes happy. At this time, a woman came over, patted the girl's shoulder gently and said, "Xiao Min, stop writing. Your father and I are taking you three sisters to Beijing."

The little girl clapped her hands happily. , jumped up excitedly. "Okay! Okay! Dad has said it several times, and he is finally going to fulfill his promise!"

Then the girl asked again: "Mom, are we going to Beijing to visit Uncle Zhou?" The woman said: "Yes. Yeah, we're going to visit the Prime Minister."

Zhou Enlai

The girl's suspicion was confirmed. Her eyes were full of excitement. She quickly packed up her summer homework on the desk and jumped back into the house.

What is the origin of this family, and why did they go to visit Premier Zhou? This starts with the identity of the male owner of the family.

"You are my brother"

In 1950, Gao Zhaofu, who had no livelihood, remembered his father's words: "In the future, if you know about Zhou Enlai's deeds, you can go to him, he will definitely help you, remember!"

Gao Zhaofu's His father's name is Gao Yiwu, who was Zhou Enlai's mentor. Zhou Enlai had an indissoluble bond with teacher Gao Yiwu in his youth. After going through the ups and downs of the revolution, the two people share the same goals and have a very deep relationship.

Gao Yiwu

He told his wife about the incident and discussed with her how to seek help from Premier Zhou. But the wife shook her head and said, "Is this okay? Premier Zhou has many things to do every day. If you ask the Prime Minister to find you a job, it will bring a lot of trouble to the Prime Minister!"

Gao Zhaofu said: "I really have no choice. Our family really can’t survive anymore.” His wife said nothing more and nodded slightly.

That night, Gao Zhaofu wrote a letter to Zhou Enlai and it was delivered to the post office the next day. The letter was taken all the way to Beijing by the postman. When the Prime Minister's secretary saw the signature on the letter, he was very confused. He had never heard the name Gao Zhaofu. Worried about missing an important letter, the secretary placed the letter on the Prime Minister's desk.

Gao Zhaofu did not expect that the Prime Minister would write him a reply so quickly.

The Prime Minister said in the letter: "I haven't seen my teacher for many years. I don't know how he is in health. I have time to come to Beijing to get together." This short sentence made the whole family happy for several days.

Zhou Enlai

met the Prime Minister for the first time. Gao Zhaofu did not bring his whole family with him, but came to Beijing alone. He did not meet the Prime Minister because the Prime Minister was not in Beijing at this time and was too busy with work. The secretary asked him to wait in peace and gave him a Chinese tunic suit for 50 yuan.

Gao Zhaofu did not meet the Prime Minister, and it was a lie to say that he was not disappointed. However, a few days later, Gao Zhaofu received a job offer from the Archives Section of the State Council Secretariat. It turned out that the Prime Minister learned that there was a vacancy in the Archives Department. Considering that his education level was not low, the Prime Minister wrote a letter of introduction for him.

Premier Zhou has been upright and upright throughout his life. He has never used his power to give his family a backdoor. He usually teaches his nephews to rely on their own efforts to live like the masses. Even for the son of his mentor, the Prime Minister only wrote a letter of introduction to him. .

Gao Zhaofu followed the party's arrangements and worked down-to-earth. Because he worked quickly and down-to-earth, he was deeply welcomed by his colleagues. After working for more than a year, Gao Zhaofu's monthly salary is sent home, and his family's life is back on track.

Gao Zhaofu's only wish now is to meet the Prime Minister and thank him in person. But the Prime Minister has so many busy schedules that he has no time to rest, let alone meet.

Zhou Enlai

Until one day, Premier Zhou's secretary called him and said: "The Prime Minister wants to see you this afternoon, you should prepare now!" Later, when Gao Zhaofu told people about his mood at that time, it was as if he was flying. Stepping on the clouds, it feels like a god is coming, and the feeling of happiness is indescribable.

Then, he felt nervous like beating a drum again. He kept thinking in his mind: What should I say? It seems that all words cannot express my gratitude to the Prime Minister.

Gao Zhaofu immediately asked for leave from his leader, returned to his dormitory to tidy up his clothes, and then took the bus to the Prime Minister's Office. As soon as Gao Zhaofu entered the office, before Gao Zhaofu had time to speak, the Prime Minister walked out of the desk, stretched out his hands and held his hand.

Gao Zhaofu recalled: "When the Prime Minister held my hand, my nervousness disappeared, and the Prime Minister's warm face blew into my heart like a spring breeze."

The Prime Minister greeted Gao Zhaofu to sit on the sofa. , asked in detail about the physical condition of his father and mother. Gao Zhaofu said: "My father passed away a few years ago, and my mother's body is still very strong."

Zhou Enlai

Premier Zhou heard that the teacher had passed away, and he felt mixed emotions in his heart, and his eyes instantly turned red. 's mind flashed with scenes of the past together, and a feeling of sadness surged into his heart. Premier Zhou calmed down and reminisced with Gao Zhaofu about the past with his teacher.

Prime Minister said: "When I followed my father to study in Fengtian University, thanks to your father's care, he let me read many books and taught me many principles. He often promoted revolutionary ideas impassionedly on the podium. My influence was very great. "

" Later I went to Tianjin to study and came back to visit the teacher twice. The teacher would say every time, your name has been recorded, so be careful. "

The Prime Minister mentioned that he had given He also asked Gao Zhaofu if he had the letter written by the teacher. Gao Zhaofu shook his head regretfully, and Premier Zhou also said: "What a pity. I received an education from Teacher Gao Yiwu and benefited a lot. I am very grateful to this day and still remember it freshly. No." Thanks to Teacher Gao's guidance, I wouldn't be where I am today."

In the end, Premier Zhou comforted Gao Zhaofu and said, "You must work hard and study hard!"

This conversation was very ordinary, as warm as a family conversation. , without restraint.

Zhou Enlai

In the second half of 1953, central government personnel were decentralized to enrich the grassroots level. After discussing with his family, Gao Zhaofu agreed that it was time to share the worries of the prime minister. He took the initiative to ask his superiors to be decentralized and return to his hometown in Shandong. Before leaving, the Prime Minister heard about this and was very happy. He personally summoned Gao Zhaofu and said: "You have done a good job. You are my family and friends. You should take the lead. After you go down, you must rely on the masses and do a good job."

Gao Zhaofu With tears in his eyes, he said excitedly: "Prime Minister, please rest assured, I will definitely work well." The Prime Minister smiled and said:

"Don't always be the Prime Minister in the future, you are my brother and comrade!"

Gao Zhaofu was like this I returned to my hometown, Zibo Mining Bureau, and established the bureau archives here.

"Long time no see, you've lost weight!"

Gao Zhaofu, who has worked in Shandong for many years, still often thinks about Premier Zhou. What he didn't expect was that the Prime Minister was also thinking about him. In mid-1961, Gao Zhaofu received a letter from Beijing. Premier Zhou invited his family to visit Beijing.

Zhou Enlai

Happiness came so quickly that Gao Zhaofu was stunned in place for a long time. It was his wife who patted him on the shoulder and he finally came to his senses. Gao Zhaofu's family hurriedly packed their luggage and got on the train to Beijing.

Along the way, Gao Zhaofu's daughter Gao Min kept asking her father various questions about Premier Zhou. Is Premier Zhou tall and what does he look like?

Gao Zhaofu answered his daughter’s questions one by one. He described all the appearances of the Prime Minister he knew to his family. From the Prime Minister’s physical appearance to the Prime Minister’s warmth. As he spoke, Gao Zhaofu's eyes shed tears for no apparent reason. His family members called them tears of happiness.

Coming out of the train station, Director Zhang from the Foreign Affairs Office of the State Council met them and said: "The Prime Minister has been receiving foreign guests continuously today. He has not rested for a long time. He really can't make time to get together with you. Please wait a little longer."After that, they arranged their family in the Hufangqiao Hotel.

Zhou Enlai

It was not until August that the Prime Minister had some free time. He immediately asked the State Council's car to take them to Xihua Hall . The children were very excited sitting in the car. , kept shouting: "Mom, dad, look, Beijing is really beautiful!" "

The appearance of Beijing is deeply imprinted in Gao Min's mind. Even after many years, she still remembers it. She was sitting in the car at that time, and the trees on both sides of the road slowly moved back, as if they were saying hello to her. .

The car finally arrived at the Xihua Hall where Premier Zhou lived. Several security guards around Premier Zhou took the children out of the car. They had not yet arrived at the Prime Minister's office. , Gao Zhaofu saw the Prime Minister waving to them from a distance.

The Prime Minister's figure was still so majestic, the heavy state affairs did not seem to bend his back, and the smile on the Prime Minister's face was still so warm and warm. It seemed that he felt the refreshing feeling when he met the Prime Minister for the first time.

Gao Zhaofu waved his hand in the direction of the Prime Minister, his eyes became moist again, and he forced the tears back into his eyes. Let the breeze dry it. In front of the Prime Minister, Gao Zhaofu must show his best mental state.

As soon as Zhou Enlai came in, the Prime Minister came up and held Gao Zhaofu's hand and said: "Long time no see." Yeah, you are a fat man, why are you so thin? " Gao Zhaofu held the Prime Minister's hand tightly and expressed his excitement. He looked at Premier Zhou and he seemed to be much older, with more gray hair than before.

Yes! The Prime Minister serves the country every day He worked hard, exhausted his body, and worked hard. Gao Zhaofu's heart suddenly became heavy, and he regretted coming to Beijing to disturb the Prime Minister.

He suppressed his mood, turned around, and introduced his family to the Prime Minister. Gao Zhaofu pointed to his wife beside him and said, "This is me. His lover Li Yuying. "He pointed at the children and introduced them one by one, and the family members said hello to the Prime Minister one by one.

Gao Min bravely said: "Hello, uncle Prime Minister! Uncle is really as warm as dad said! "

Gao Min's words made everyone present laugh. The Prime Minister praised: "This little girl is so cute! "Gao Min's face suddenly turned into a red apple after praising him.

Everyone burst into laughter again. Gao Zhaofu asked the Prime Minister again: "Are you okay? How is your family? "

Zhou Enlai and Gao Zhaofu's family

Prime Minister responded happily with a smile: "Okay, everyone is fine! "Then he invited their family to take a group photo in the conference room. Gao Zhaofu was naturally delighted and overjoyed. The prime minister's secretary invited a photographer, and the prime minister personally arranged the location. He stood in the middle of the family of five, holding the shoulders of the two children with his hands.

With the click of the camera, the photo was taken. The Prime Minister invited Gao Zhaofu and his family to sit on the sofa, and asked about the physical condition of the old mother at home, how the family's financial situation was, and whether the equipment in the unit was good and safe. Insecurity and other issues, they were having fun like a family.

When it was time to eat at noon, the Prime Minister kept putting food in the bowls for the children and talking about home affairs while eating.

"We sat around while eating. At the round table, the Prime Minister was talking to my father and mother while eating. I clearly remember that the meal was rice and braised pork . My younger brother ate quickly and still wanted to eat after finishing the meal, so the Prime Minister personally kept adding vegetables to the bowls for the three of us. We had a great time eating this meal! I still remember it clearly to this day. "

Zhou Enlai

After lunch, Gao Zhaofu's children looked left and right. They felt that everything was beautiful and novel. The Prime Minister took out a pair of table tennis rackets and two boxes of table tennis balls and gave them to the boys, and gave the study books to the boys. Give it to girls and tell them to study hard and contribute to the country in the future.

This was the most unforgettable day for Gao Zhaofu's family. Worried that the disturbance would be too much, the family of five reluctantly said goodbye to the Prime Minister in the afternoon. Before leaving, the Prime Minister knelt down and said to Gao Zhaofu's youngest son: "You stay here." Is it okay to study in Beijing with me?" At that time, when the younger son saw his parents leaving, he said anxiously: "I don't, I don't!"

The Prime Minister said with a smile: "This is pure Shandong dialect. "

The Gao family's heirloom

After Gao Zhaofu's family left Xihua Hall, the Prime Minister began his busy work again, so he sent a section chief to accompany Gao Zhaofu's family around.

They saw the Great Wall . Standing on the Great Wall and overlooking the land of China, Gao Zhaofu seemed to feel the atmosphere of China. This is the land that Premier Zhou has always protected! The awe of Premier Zhou in my heart became much deeper.

I went to the Forbidden City. Chairman Mao’s portrait hangs on the Tiananmen Gate. It is a red soul of Tiananmen! The first ray of sunshine in the morning starts from Chairman Mao's portrait and gradually rises higher. This is the first light for China to wake up.

They visited all the scenic spots in Beijing. After visiting for about a month, Gao Zhaofu was worried about distracting the Prime Minister and decided to go home. The Prime Minister repeatedly tried to persuade him to stay, and Gao Zhaofu sent a letter to the Prime Minister saying: "Thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with us. You have been bothering us for more than a month, and I really can't bear to bother you any more. Zibo people still need me to work with you!"

Prime Minister The day before leaving Beijing, the Prime Minister sent people to bring them more gifts, including bird's nests for Gao Zhaofu's mother, sugar, coffee, and some precious foods for their family.

When Gao Zhaofu brought the bird's nest to his mother, the old man learned that it was something Premier Zhou had brought for her, and the old man shed tears of excitement. I immediately asked my sister at home to write a letter of thanks to the Prime Minister, and also said that she would visit Premier Zhou at the end of the year to express her gratitude in person.

Premier Zhou soon wrote a reply, which read: The letter said that you are coming to Beijing at the end of the year. It is during the holidays, the weather is cold, the vehicles are crowded, you are old and frail, and the journey is long. I am very uneasy. To be on the safe side, For the sake of safety, it’s better not to bother coming to Beijing. Ask Zhaofu and his wife, Zhaozhong, for me. Ying Chao attached a greeting.

Zhou Enlai

After receiving this reply, Gao Zhaofu's family scrambled to be the first to read Premier Zhou's letter. In the end, Gao Zhaofu decided to let his daughter Gao Min open the letter, and Gao Zhaofu's mother read the content.

Gao Mu put on her reading glasses and read the letter in her hand carefully, and then read it to everyone. After reading the letter, Gao's mother was reluctant to let it go. She pressed the letter to her cheek and felt the warm care of the Prime Minister's pen.

The envelope also attached a photo of Gao Zhaofu's father, Gao Yiwu. Gao Zhaofu felt sad when he looked at his father's face. He said in his heart: "Father, if you are still alive now, how wonderful it would be!"

In 1962, the Prime Minister had been thinking about the physical condition of my wife, and sent 100 yuan to Gao Mu to nourish her body. But at this time, Gao Mu's physical functions had continued to decline, and she died of illness just after the new year. After hearing the news, Premier Zhou immediately ordered the office meeting to send a letter: "The letter has been received. It has been conveyed to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister hopes that you will express your condolences and send 100 yuan as burial expenses."

After Gao's mother's funeral, Premier Zhou wrote another greeting. Even in his busy schedule, the Prime Minister did not forget to think about his "brothers" in Shandong, which made Gao Zhaofu even more grateful.

Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao

In the following years, news of Premier Zhou's illness always came. The Gao Zhaofu family were very worried about the Prime Minister's health and wrote letters to inquire about the Prime Minister's current situation. The Prime Minister's duty office wrote back: "The Prime Minister has received the letter. The Prime Minister and Sister Deng are very happy...don't read it."

976, bad news came from Beijing that Premier Zhou passed away.Gao Zhaofu's family was overwhelmed with grief and prepared to go to Beijing to express condolences. However, before departure, they received a letter from Deng Yingchao. The letter said that before his death, Premier Zhou specially told Deng Yingchao: "After I die, I must tell my relatives and friends how to express my condolences." They should not put down their work and come to express condolences.”

Gao Zhaofu understood the Prime Minister’s painstaking efforts and stopped going. He could only silently look in the direction of Beijing in Shandong, unable to regain his consciousness for a long time. His eyes were filled with tears, showing his longing and regret for the Prime Minister.

Since Gao Zhaofu could not go to Beijing, he set up an altar at home to express his condolences. In 1979, Gao Zhaofu made a special trip to Beijing to visit Deng Yingchao, and Deng Yingchao also hosted a banquet for him.

After that, Deng Yingchao still did not forget Gao Zhaofu’s family, and often sent messages to send greetings. In 1992, Deng Yingchao also passed away, and Gao Zhaofu's family was extremely sad and heartbroken. Every year during the Qingming Festival, Gao Zhaofu's family would pay homage to Premier Zhou and dear Sister Deng to express their longing for them.

Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao

have heirlooms that everyone envies in the Gao family, which are the letters and photos sent to them by Premier Zhou. After the death of Premier Zhou and his wife, the Gao family has kept these "treasures". Their letters and photos were framed and kept intact.

Gao Zhaofu was already 90 years old when he passed away, but he still remembered the scene when he first met Premier Zhou and remembered every word of Premier Zhou. He was proud of his friendship with Premier Zhou.