At the last moment of his life, Puyi whispered in his younger brother Pujie's ear: "I really want to see the Prime Minister again!" In 1961, Zhou Enlai invited Puyi's family to dinner. During the meal, Premier Zhou suggested: "Why don't you ask Puyi to tell everyone? A story abou

On October 17, 1967, the last emperor of China, Puyi , ended his legendary life. At the last moment of his life, Puyi whispered in his younger brother Pujie's ear: "I really want to see the Prime Minister again!"

Why did the last emperor Puyi show such deep attachment to the Prime Minister of the Republic when he was dying? ? You can find the answer from Puyi's diary: "The Prime Minister really cares for me like a parent!"

Zhou Enlai and Puyi

In 1961, Zhou Enlai invited Puyi's family to dinner. During the meal, Premier Zhou suggested: "It is better to invite Puyi." Let me tell you a story about Empress ! "

I believe everyone will be very curious after reading this. What kind of relationship did Zhou Enlai and Pu Yi have? Which story about Cixi did Puyi tell?

With the help of Zhou Enlai, Puyi's thinking changed

On August 1, 1950, more than 60 puppet Manchukuo war criminals headed by Puyi were extradited from the Soviet Union. At Suifenhe Railway Station, a People's Liberation Army officer said to everyone: "We are doing the reception work under the order of Premier Zhou."

This was the first time Puyi heard Zhou Enlai's name, but he didn't pay too much attention because he Thinking about what to do in the next few days. The fear of death has always haunted Puyi. At the same time, because the emperor's lifestyle is very difficult to change, it is difficult for him to integrate with other war criminals, let alone get along.

Our party wants to create a miracle, and also strives to reform war criminals, including the emperor who has been "enthroned" three times. Chairman Mao pointed out: "Our task is to eliminate the feudal system and the landlord class, not to eliminate the landlords themselves."

Zhou Enlai

Zhou Enlai also participated in the formulation of policies. In addition, he also paid special attention to the work of transforming Puyi. Zhou Enlai decided not only to transform the last emperor, but also to solve a major problem in the Chinese revolution and even the world revolution, that is, to transform the past oppressors and exploiters into socialist workers.

When Puyi was worried and all kinds of people around him were annoyed and disgusted with him, Zhou Enlai instructed the staff: "We must not beat or scold him, do not insult his personality, respect the national customs and habits, and at the same time give him special treatment in life." Take care of it."

At first, everyone didn't understand why Zhou Enlai gave such instructions. They just relied on "This is Premier Zhou's instruction" to work. When Puyi ate Xiaozao and often had meals specially prepared to suit his taste, he began to feel the warmth of Zhou Enlai and saw the hope of new life.

As time passed slowly, Puyi's thoughts gradually changed. For example, in order to support the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, he took the initiative to lower the food standards and handed over the secret national treasure "Qianlong Tian Topaz Three Chain Jade Seal". At the same time, Puyi also learned life skills such as laundry and mending socks, and was able to take care of himself.

In terms of politics, Puyi initially felt that he was a puppet during the Manchukuo period and had few crimes to answer for. After Zhou Enlai learned about this incident, he promptly made the decision to conduct repentance education. Soon after, Puyi was greatly shocked during the confessional education. He bowed deeply to the educational staff to express his guilt and repentance.

Puyi

Puyi's progress produced a strong response among war criminals, which is what Zhou Enlai wanted to see. Zhou Enlai kept abreast of Puyi's little progress and encouraged him through the staff. Puyi was like a primary school student who would be ecstatic because of Zhou Enlai's praise.

During the trial of Rokuzo Takebe, the head of the Puppet Manchukuo General Affairs Department, and his assistant Kohaizada, Puyi went to court to testify. Contrary to his testimony at the 1946 Far East Military Tribunal , Puyi resolutely exposed Japan's crimes. He did not Then make reservations to develop yourself.

Puyi said excitedly afterwards: "Although I am a Chinese, I have never done anything beneficial to China and the people. Now I have finally done something beneficial to the motherland and the people. I feel very Happy."

Zhou Enlai was not only concerned about Puyi's ideological reform and his food and clothing, but also about his emotional world. Puyi also longed for family affection more than ordinary people, but his relatives had to worry about it. In this case, Chairman Mao and Zhou Enlai relieved them of their burden and not only allowed them to visit Puyi at the war criminals station, but also gave them a task to visit Puyi.

This visit played a very good role in changing Puyi's thinking, as he once said in his diary. Wrote: "From this meeting with my family, I understood that not only myself was saved, but our entire Manchu and the Aisin Gioro clan among the Manchus were also saved. "

From March 1956 to August 1957, Zhou Enlai instructed the staff to allow war criminals to walk out of the high wall, visit and study places where they had committed crimes before, and receive practical education from society. After Puyi walked out of the high wall, he contributed to the prosperity of the motherland. Prosperous and happy, and sincerely admired the greatness of the Communist Party.

After spending 9 years in the war criminals management center, Puyi, who had never thought of being free, was pardoned, and he was the first among the first batch to be released. Zhou Enlai carefully grasped the situation of Pu Yi's study and reform, and after discussing with Chairman Mao, they jointly made the first decision to pardon Pu Yi.

When the court representative read out the notice, Pu Yi could no longer endure it. He couldn't hold back, and tears slowly flowed from the corners of his eyes. This was Puyi's tears for the sins of the first half of his life, for years of study and transformation, and even more for the bright new life.

Puyi shed his tears for the first time after his release. The thing was that he wanted to meet Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou Enlai. What he didn't expect was that this wish would soon come true. On December 9, 1959, Puyi returned to Beijing from Fushun , and five days later he was taken to Zhongnanhai. West Flower Hall. Puyi saw Zhou Enlai as soon as he entered the room. Zhou Enlai stood up and shook hands with him. Because Puyi was so excited at the time, he only held Zhou Enlai's hand tightly and said "Ah, Premier Zhou" unconsciously. Words, nothing else can be said.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to inviting Puyi, Zhou Enlai also invited other war criminals, and Puyi was the only one among these 11 people who did not have teachers, students or deployments with Zhou Enlai. But Puyi was not ignored because of this. Instead, he received special attention from Zhou Enlai.

When Puyi first met Zhou Enlai, he was reserved and often took the initiative to review his words. Zhou Enlai would always say gently: "You have already done this. I have reviewed a lot, so there is no need to review again. If I have time, I can write some memoirs and do more work for the country. "

Faced with Zhou Enlai's amiable attitude and caring words, Puyi will never forget it in his life...

Zhou Enlai arranged work for Puyi.

On January 26, 1960, there were still two days before the Spring Festival. In the morning, Zhou Enlai decided Meeting the Puyi family at the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference auditorium.

The first ones to arrive were Puyi and his seventh uncle Zaitao, followed by Puyi's fourth brother Pu Ren . Pu Ren is now a teacher at Changqiao Primary School in Beijing

The fourth one came. The first one is Puyi’s second sister Jin Yunhe, who later changed her name to Jin Xinru, and now works in a kindergarten; the fifth one is Jin Ruixiu, Puyi’s third sister, and at this time she is a member of the Dongcheng District CPPCC; the sixth one is The fifth sister is Jin Yunxin, who works as an accountant in a restaurant in Beijing; the seventh sister is Jin Yunyu, the sixth sister, who is a painter with both talent and beauty; and the eighth sister is Jin Yunhuan, the seventh sister.

Jin Yunhuan was the last one to arrive. When she arrived at the CPPCC auditorium in a car, Zhou Enlai was chatting with others. Jin Yunhuan was nervous and forgot to say hello to Zhou Enlai on the way. She said nervously: "I'm Jin Yunhuan, I just came from school, I'm late..." Zhou Enlai asked her gently: "Did you ask for leave from the school? Jin Yunhuan nodded and said, "Please." "

Jin Yunhuan no longer recognizes Puyi, and Puyi cannot recognize his little sister. After all, the two have not seen each other for 28 years.In addition, there is another most important reason, that is, Jin Yunhuan's thinking has improved after liberation. She always believed that Puyi had been a "traitor emperor". Therefore, when Puyi was pardoned and returned to Beijing, she deliberately did not go to the station to pick him up. People, let alone meeting Puyi later.

Zhou Enlai knew all this well, and he was the first to speak: "Let me introduce you two." Zhou Enlai pointed at Puyi and said to Jin Yunhuan, "This is your eldest brother, Puyi." Then he pointed at Jin Yunhuan and said to Puyi: " This is your seventh sister, Jin Yunhuan."

As soon as Zhou Enlai finished speaking, Jin Yunhuan walked up to Puyi, shook hands with him, and called him "brother." Next, Zhou Enlai and Puyi's younger brothers and sisters chatted with each other and asked about their work and living conditions one by one.

When Zhou Enlai heard that his fifth sister, Jin Yunxin, was working as an accountant in a restaurant, he praised: "It's really rare for someone with your background to be willing to work in a restaurant!" Afterwards, Jin Yunxin said: "Actually, I don't like working in restaurants. , but after being praised by Premier Zhou, I felt at ease working in the restaurant and worked hard to do my job well."

Zhou Enlai asked his sixth sister Jin Yunyu: "What about you, what are you doing?" Jin Yunyu replied. Said: "I don't have a job now." Zhou Enlai asked her again: "Then do you have any specialties?" Jin Yunyu thought for a while and said: "I can't say that I have any specialties. I just followed a person from Ruyiguan with Qimei before. The painter has studied painting for several years."

Zhou Enlai nodded after hearing this and said: " Chinese painting is still in great need of talents. Ruyi Pavilion was the emperor's private painting academy in the past, and there is still something worth learning from." Zhou Enlai gave instructions on the spot. The cadres of Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau who were present asked them to arrange a job for Jin Yunyu that could use her talents. Soon after, Jin Yunyu entered Beijing Garden to engage in professional creation.

The most important purpose of Zhou Enlai's meeting with Puyi's family this time was to seek the opinions of Puyi himself and his family and arrange a suitable job for him. Zhou Enlai asked Pu Yi, who was silent on the side: "What kind of job do you want to do?"

Pu Yi replied: "I want to be an ordinary worker." Zhou Enlai immediately asked: "How about you doing math?" Pu Yi lowered his head in embarrassment He bowed his head and said: "I have never liked arithmetic since I was a child, and I have never learned this knowledge."

After hearing this, Zhou Enlai shook his head and said, "That's not possible. Workers have to read drawings and know how to arithmetic. In addition to Besides being a worker, what else are you willing to do?" Pu Yi replied: "I can measure blood pressure and can be a doctor."

Puyi is very interested in medicine. He once studied traditional Chinese medicine at the War Prisoners Institute. As long as you master these skills, you can become a doctor.

Zhou Enlai smiled after hearing this and said: "Your skills are not very good for being a doctor. You are not sure about the treatment. If you cure people, the impact will not be good. I think it is better to do this. You can work first After that, you can do history-related work."

Zhou Enlai paused and continued: "You are a living history, so why not become a cultural and history librarian? But you have to spare some time every week. Beijing Botanical Garden Participate in labor to facilitate contact with the masses and understand the current society. "

Zhou Enlai said again: "You can first write about yourself, how you will be an emperor, how you will get out of the palace..." Zhou Enlai had not finished speaking. Puyi quickly interjected: "How to be a puppet of the Japanese, how to undergo labor reform, how to get leniency from the party and the government..."

Zhou Enlai nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, these can all be written, and the title of the book is How about calling it "The First Half of My Life"? "Pu Yi clapped his hands and said, "Wonderful, wonderful!" Zhou Enlai said, "When the book comes out, I will be your first reader."

Puyi also said. He was so happy that he said: "Okay, I will give you and Chairman Mao a copy first, and ask for your advice."

Not long after this conversation, Puyi came to work in Xiangshan Botanical Garden.

Zhou Enlai interrupted Pu Yi's "household affairs"

In fact, during this meal, Zhou Enlai also interrupted Pu Yi's "housework" once, so what is going on?

After Zhou Enlai arranged everyone's work, he added: "Comrade Deng Yingchao and I invite you to our home this time. In addition to arranging your work, there is another important thing, that is to ask you about Saga Hao Madam’s opinion on returning to China to settle down. After all, you are all relatives of Pu Jie!”

(Pu Jie is Pu Yi’s second brother, who was still in the war criminals management center at this time, and Sagahao is Pu Jie’s Japanese wife)

April 1937 On the 3rd, Pujie married Saga Hao, the eldest daughter of the Japanese Chinese Saga Shisheng Marquis. This is not just a simple union, but also to facilitate the children of Pujie and Sagahao to inherit the throne of Puyi. In 1945, Pujie and his wife separated, and they spent years apart like this.

Zhou Enlai also had his own views on the marriage relationship between Pu Jie and Saga Hao. As early as the spring of 1959, before the news of amnesty for war criminals was announced, Wu Xuewen, a friend of Mr. Koichi Saionji, a famous Japanese peace figure, met with Sagahao on behalf of Zhou Enlai during his visit and asked her: "Do you want to Return to her husband?"

Sagahao said without hesitation: "I would like to return to Pujie. If Pujie is pardoned, I hope to go to China to reunite with my husband."

When Sagahao. After Zhou Enlai learned of the request, he believed that the urgent request of a Japanese woman who had lived with Pujie for 8 years, gave birth to two children, and stayed with Pujie for 16 years to reunite with her husband was reasonable and reasonable, and should be granted.

Not long after, Pu Yi was pardoned, so Pu Jie must be pardoned not far away. In this case, Zhou Enlai believed that some work should be done first. After all, the reunion of Pujie and Sagahao still faced many problems: First of all, China and Japan had not yet begun to establish diplomatic relations, there was political obstruction, and the entry and exit of people were restricted; Secondly, Puyi and other members of the Aixinjueluo family were still wary of Sagahao.

Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao

If the former must be resolved through politics and diplomacy, then the latter requires persuasion and persuasion. Based on this premise, Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao decided to invite Puyi's family to their home and discuss with them about Sagahao's return to China.

Puyi sincerely did not want Sagahao to return to Beijing, but he did not speak, and several other people also did not express their opinions because of some things. Zhou Enlai saw that everyone was worried, so he smiled and said: "Don't be restrained, you are welcome to have any opinion on this matter. You might as well talk about it casually in a few words. If you haven't considered it before, you can consider it now." "

"Sagahiro is a Japanese Chinese and a relative of the emperor!" "We can let them communicate, and we can also let Sagahiro visit relatives, but China and Japan have not yet established diplomatic relations, so we cannot let her live in our country for a long time, just in case of accidents. !”

The people present all expressed their opinions. Although they were a little vague, they all had the same meaning, that is, Sagahao should not be allowed to live in China for a long time. At this time, Jin Yunhuan put forward a different opinion. She believed that Pujie and Sagahao were in a marriage relationship. In this case, Sagahao should be allowed to reunite and live in Beijing for a long time.

After listening to Jin Yunhuan's words, Zhou Enlai laughed. He seized this opportunity and said:

"It is normal for everyone to have various concerns when considering this issue. China and Japan have been at war. This is an iron fact." ! But Pujie and Sagahao are married. If she comes, we can’t refuse. Her coming will also be very beneficial to the friendly exchanges between the people of China and Japan.

China is a big country. , we must have the demeanor of a big country, not only welcome her, but also entertain her well.You are all close relatives. She is your second sister-in-law, the sister-in-law of Puyi brother, and the nephew-in-law of Zai Tao. You all should be close to her..."

As the saying goes, it is difficult for upright officials to interrupt household affairs, but Zhou Enlai made this point. The family was handled well.

Zhou Enlai asked Puyi to tell a story about Cixi.

Zhou Enlai was not only concerned about Puyi's thoughts, work and other issues, but also was very concerned about his marriage.

In 1961, Zhou Enlai invited Puyi's family to the Xihua Hall in Zhongnanhai again. As a guest, Zhou Enlai humorously said to Puyi: "You are the 'Emperor', you cannot live without the 'Queen'!" It is very inconvenient for you to live alone without anyone to take care of you. Now that we support the freedom of marriage, you should also find a partner to get married with, and you should always have a family! "

Zhou Enlai also said:

"You became emperor at the age of 3. The history of the emperor in these three years is recognized. At that time, when you were still young, everything was decided by others and you were not responsible. Later, when Zhang Xun restored , you were only 10 years old, so you didn't have to be responsible. After the September 18th Incident, you were exploited by the Japanese. You were in your 20s at that time, and you should be responsible for your actions.

I heard that your father was against your going to the Northeast and tried to dissuade you twice, but you refused to listen. Your father has not participated in any political activities since the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty. I know all this. "

Puyi did not expect Zhou Enlai to understand his life so well. He was also ashamed of the wrong decisions he had made before. For a moment, the atmosphere at the dinner table was a bit solemn. In order to break the atmosphere, Zhou Enlai suggested: "How about this? , please ask Puyi to tell us a story.

Puyi was very puzzled when he heard this. He said: "Prime Minister, how can I tell stories?" Zhou Enlai smiled mysteriously and said: "You have lived in the palace since you were a child, so of course you know more than us. Why don't you tell everyone a story about Cixi?" "

At Zhou Enlai's suggestion, Puyi told everyone a story about Empress Dowager Cixi celebrating the festival. However, because Cixi doted on Puyi when he was less than 3 years old, these stories were all told by him from the old palace people. I heard it from my mouth.

It is said that during the Sino-Japanese War of 1898, Cixi was still celebrating her birthday, and soldiers reported that the front line had suffered heavy losses and needed support. After hearing this, Cixi simply said: "Wait for me." Let’s talk about it after my birthday. "Although this is just a story, it also indirectly reflects the corruption of the Qing Dynasty.

Later, when Zhou Enlai learned that Puyi was married, he met Puyi and others on November 10, 1963. As soon as he saw Puyi, he said enthusiastically: "Congratulations to you. You have established a warm family. You are marrying our girl from Hangzhou. Come, come, let's take a group photo. "

Under Zhou Enlai's enthusiastic care, Puyi's married life was also very happy. He not only studied hard and worked actively, but also often met with foreign guests. On the eve of May Day in 1964, Puyi attended a foreign affairs reception, and Zhou Enlai specially addressed The visiting Speaker of the Kingdom of Burundi introduced: “This is Mr. Puyi, the last emperor of our country. "

In addition, Zhou Enlai also arranged for Puyi and his wife to join the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference delegation to travel to Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other provinces and cities. Through the inspection, Puyi saw with his own eyes the prosperity of various parts of the motherland, and was filled with emotions for a while.

Puyi was right A friend said: “With the correct leadership of the Communist Party of China and Chairman Mao, China can achieve such vigorous and earth-shaking changes. Our motherland is getting stronger year by year, and its construction is getting better and better! "

On July 20, 1965, Zhou Enlai invited Puyi to the Capital Airport to welcome the return of Li Zongren, and let the accompanying reporters take pictures of the last emperor and the last president shaking hands tightly in the new socialist China.

Just as Puyi and his wife were moving towards a better life, the ruthless disease struck them.

Puyi did not get a good rest after returning from a visit in 1964. Soon after, prostatitis developed bleeding.Since Puyi didn't take this matter to heart, he just injected ordinary vitamin K without further examination, which also made his condition more and more serious.

In 1965, Puyi discovered a bladder tumor during surgery. After sectioning, it was found to be kidney cancer . When Zhou Enlai learned about this incident, he quickly instructed the hospital to transfer Puyi to the senior cadre ward for careful treatment. He also specially invited the famous urology expert Wu Jieping to organize other experts for consultation to try to delay his life.

On October 17, 1967, the last emperor Puyi died of illness at the age of 62. On October 18, Zhou Enlai sent someone to express condolences to Puyi's wife Li Shuxian and conveyed the Prime Minister's instructions: "Puyi's body can be cremated or buried, and it is up to the family to decide. You can choose to be buried in the Revolutionary Cemetery, Wanan Bury or store ashes anywhere in the cemetery or another cemetery."

On October 21, Puyi's family decided to place his ashes in Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery. In 1995, Li Shuxian buried Puyi's ashes in Hebei. Hualong Royal Cemetery in Yi County of the province ...