On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1974, Chairman Mao’s daughter from Guangxi came to Beijing. Five days after the reunion, Cen Rongduan returned to his hometown of Nanning with Chairman Mao's calligraphy works such as "Dateng Gorge" and changed his name to Cen Yunduan.

On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1974, Chairman Mao’s daughter from Guangxi came to Beijing.

Five days after the reunion, Cen Rongduan returned to his hometown Nanning with Chairman Mao's calligraphy treasures such as "Dateng Gorge" and changed his name to Cen Yunduan.

A year before Chairman Mao passed away, even if his eyesight was inconvenient, he would still get together with Cen Yunduan and call her "Qi'er".

A year later, Chairman Mao passed away. Looking at the books that Chairman Mao had given him during his lifetime, Cen Yun Duan had tears in his eyes.

Getting to know Chairman Mao

Cen Yunduan first met Chairman Mao in August 1958.

In that summer, Cen Yunduan, who was a member of the art troupe, was invited to attend the dance party at Zhongnanhai .

Cen Yunduan and others felt honored to be able to dance with the central leaders, but at the same time they were very nervous.

It is always not easy to see the world for the first time.

After stepping into the gate, Cen Yunduan and several sisters were a little overwhelmed, and even the tips of their noses were sweating.

Seeing the nervous expressions of Cen Yunduan and others, the old comrade leading the way said gently that the leaders are very easy-going, don't be nervous, you will know it when you see them.

Under the leadership of his seniors, Cen Yunduan came to Chun Ou Zhai, a house next to the Yi Nian Hall in Zhongnanhai.

This is the place where central leaders usually dance and relax.

When you open the door, you will see a few pairs of large sofas in the corner, with some chairs beside them, surrounding the open space in the center of the room.

Sitting on the chair in the ballroom, Cen Yunduan stared at the door nervously and expectantly.

After a while, the door was pushed open.

The first people to come were Liu Shaoqi and Wang Guangmei, followed closely by Zhu De. After a while, Chairman Mao also walked into Chun Ou Zhai.

This was the first time that Cen Yunduan saw Chairman Mao.

Easy-going was Cen Yunduan's first impression of Chairman Mao.

When Chairman Mao stepped into the door, he smiled and greeted the people present. Whether they were central leaders or comrades from the art troupe, he remained enthusiastic and did not put on airs at all.

Soon after the leaders took their seats, the music in the ballroom started.

The veteran comrades of the art troupe skillfully supported the leader and began to dance in the center.

After a while, it was Cen Yunduan's turn to lead the dance. Her dance partner at this time was Chairman Mao.

As the music played, Cen Yunduan learned from his predecessors, helped Chairman Mao up and led him to the center of the dance hall. When

was dancing, Cen Yunduan tried hard to recall the dance steps that Chairman Mao had just shown. While taking long strides to match Chairman Mao, he placed his feet carefully for fear of stepping on the leader.

Perhaps seeing Cen Yun Duan's nervousness, Chairman Mao smiled and asked her to relax, and then started doing the usual things.

After learning that Cen Yunduan’s surname was “Cen”, Chairman Mao’s chat box suddenly opened up.

"Your surname is Cen. Are you from the Zhuang ethnic group? There is a high-ranking official in Guangxi, Cen Chunxuan, from the Qing Dynasty. He is from Xilin County. Do you know? Is your surname Cen the same branch as Cen Chunxuan?"

Cen Yunduan was a little surprised when she heard such a question, because she never knew that she was related to the Zhuang ethnic group, so she replied that when she joined the army, she filled out the Han nationality and had never heard of Cen Chunxuan.

Leaving the topic behind, Cen Yunduan gradually lost his initial nervousness while chatting with Chairman Mao.

After dancing with Chairman Mao, Cen Yunduan helped Chairman Mao sit back down.

During the break, Chairman Mao continued to talk about Cen Yunduan's nation.

looked at Cen Yunduan next to him. Chairman Mao confidently said that she must be from the Zhuang ethnic group, otherwise she could ask her parents.

After the dance, Cen Yunduan suppressed his excitement and wrote a letter to his family as soon as he got home.

In the letter, Cen Yunduan happily said that he had danced with Chairman Mao today, and asked whether he was a Zhuang, and whether he was related to the Cen Chunxuan family in Xilin County.

Soon after, Cen Yunduan’s father replied.

Chairman Mao guessed right. Cen Yunduan is indeed a Zhuang. His ancestral home is in Nanjiang Village, Gui County. The ancestors of the Cen family are Zhuangs who lived there.

In the letter, Cen Yunduan's father also told her about Cen Chunxuan.

said that he once served as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and was also a Zhuang nationality. He once worshiped the ancestor surnamed Cen in Guangxi Cen Zhongshu . It is hard to say whether their ancestors really had any connection.

After receiving his father's reply, Cen Yunduan was very happy as if he had found a treasure.

During another dance, Cen Yunduan happily told Chairman Mao about the matter.

Chairman Mao laughed: "I said you are a Zhuang, am I right? You still don't believe it!"

After hearing the conversation between the two, Premier Zhou also joked: "You kid, are you saying you are a Zhuang? Nothing bad. The Zhuang people have also produced great figures. In our socialist community, the Han people, the Zhuang people, and all ethnic minorities are equal." After this incident, Cen Yunduan admired Chairman Mao even more.

In the days after

, Cen Yunduan danced with Chairman Mao many times, and she benefited a lot from the conversations during each dance.

Chairman Mao loved to talk about local history, and Cen Yunduan also loved to listen to it.

At a dance, Chairman Mao said that he would meet foreign guests later.

Looking at Chairman Mao's hair that was a little messy due to dancing, Cen Yunduan said with some distress: "Chairman Mao, your hair is messed up and it looks like you are angry. Let me smooth it down for you!"

After that, he ran away. He went behind Chairman Mao and combed his hair.

Chairman Mao also laughed when he saw it, and then let Cen Yunduan help him trim his hair while singing "Man Jiang Hong" in a low voice.

As Chairman Mao’s powerful voice sounded, after a while, everyone in the ballroom joined in the chorus.

Guangxi’s daughter

danced with Chairman Mao for several years. Cen Yunduan was demobilized from the army and returned to Guangxi, where he worked as a dance teacher at Guangxi Arts College .

Since leaving Beijing in 1966, Cen Yunduan has been missing Chairman Mao very much, so he wrote a letter to Chairman Mao in the second half of 1973.

In the letter, Cen Yunduan told Chairman Mao about the changes in his life after leaving Beijing, and at the same time expressed his thoughts to Chairman Mao.

"In the past eight years, whether at the foot of Tianshan Mountain or by the Sai Wan River, I have missed Chairman Mao very much, and I also really want to see Chairman Mao again."

At the end of the letter, Cen Yunduan wrote: "Your daughter Cen Rongduan of Guangxi".

Cen Yunduan's somewhat inappropriate title did not make Chairman Mao angry, but instead made him miss Cen Yunduan.

Soon after, Cen Yunduan received a reply.

Chairman Mao asked her to come to Beijing to visit his "father". After

received the invitation, Cen Yunduan was overjoyed and immediately started preparations.

On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1974, Cen Yunduan went to Beijing with her husband and children.

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Cen Yunduan went to Chairman Mao's residence - the "swimming pool".

This is the home built by Chairman Mao with royalties. Because it was originally a swimming pool, it was often called " swimming pool " under the jokes of the old comrades of the Central Committee.

Under the leadership of others, Cen Yunduan came to Chairman Mao's door.

Before entering the house, Cen Yunduan saw what was inside through the opened door.

There are only a few sofas in the large room, and the rest of the room is filled with bookcases filled with books.

As soon as Cen Yun Duan arrived outside the door, Chairman Mao got up from the sofa when he heard the noise outside.

With a hearty "My daughter from Guangxi is here to see me!"

Cen Yunduan immediately stepped through the door and rushed towards Chairman Mao.

When he came to Chairman Mao, Cen Yunduan's eyes were a little moist. He held "father's" big hand tightly and said excitedly: "Hello, Chairman Mao! It has been eight years since I left you. I have been missing you and I have always wanted to see you." You!"

Looking at the 35-year-old Guangxi daughter who was as excited as a little girl, Chairman Mao patted Cen Yunduan's hand and said with nostalgia: "We finally meet again"

Cen Yunduan Xiang Duanxiang. The face of Chairman Mao appeared.

After not seeing him for several years, Chairman Mao seems much older, his wrinkles are deeper, and his hair is much whiter.

When he thought of Chairman Mao supporting his old body and working hard for the country, Cen Yunduan's tears immediately fell.

"Chairman Mao is in good health? We and the people of the whole country wish you good health and a long life!"

Looking at Du Cen Yunduan's appearance, Chairman Mao was also a little moved, and said comfortingly, "I am still very good now."

5 days later , Cen Yunduan lived in Zhongnanhai.

Whenever Chairman Mao had free time, he would call Cen Yunduan to the study. Sometimes he would watch movies and sometimes listen to plays.

Because it is the Spring Festival, the General Office of the Central Committee also arranged some fireworks shows.

During the days of getting along with Chairman Mao, one thing impressed Cen Yunduan deeply.

They were listening to "Li Ling's Monument" that day. While listening to the play, Cen Yunduan discovered that Chairman Mao, who was usually bold and generous, was a little different today.

not only had a heavy expression, but also sang along from time to time, and his voice became choked up while singing.

When he sang, "My eight sons have lost four of them, my son! Pity my whole family..."

Chairman Mao couldn't hold back his tears and burst into tears.

Seeing Chairman Mao's sad look, Cen Yunduan couldn't help but shed tears.

Cen Yunduan knew that Chairman Mao was thinking of his deceased son.

During the days when he got along with Chairman Mao, Cen Yunduan saw Chairman Mao's softer side and also saw Chairman Mao's broadmindedness as a leader.

In a conversation, Chairman Mao asked Cen Yunduan if he knew about Dadeng Gorge.

After hearing about this location, Cen Yunduan was a little confused and said that he didn't know much about history and geography.

Chairman Mao patiently told Cen Yunduan about the Dateng Gorge Uprising.

At the end, Chairman Mao said conclusively: "Where there is oppression, there is resistance. The uprising of the Yao people in Dateng Gorge was caused by the Ming Dynasty's policy of discriminating and oppressing ethnic minorities. This history tells us that our party , Our government must implement ethnic policies well and care about the vital interests of ethnic minorities in order to gain the support of the broad masses of the people.”

Goodbye Chairman Mao

The five days spent with Chairman Mao were extremely happy for Cen Yunduan.

Before leaving, Cen Yunduan reluctantly said to Chairman Mao: "From now on, I will come to Beijing to see your old man once a year."

Chairman Mao laughed: "It's such a long journey, so one visit every three years is enough."

After hearing this, Cen Yunduan immediately became anxious.

"Three years is too long, come here every other year!"

Knowing that Guangxi's daughter cared about him, Chairman Mao happily extended his hand.

"The hook is a sure thing, and whoever breaks the contract will be fined a hundred planes, a hundred cannons, and a hundred kilograms of pork."

Cen Yunduan immediately said: "I don't have planes and cannons, but I can still get a hundred kilograms of pork." . "

Looking at Cen Yunduan who was about to leave, Chairman Mao gave her 300 yuan, saying that it was travel expenses and told her to accept it, and asked Cen Yunduan to help greet Wei Tongqing when he returned home.

At the same time, Chairman Mao also gave her a set of "Lu Xun's Essays Criticizing Confucius and Anti-Confucianism".

Chairman Mao used royalties to print 60 sets, and this is one of them.

In the book, Chairman Mao left a calligraphy treasure: "Mao Zedong presented it to Comrade Cen Yunduan. January 31, 1974"

During the five days of chatting, Chairman Mao once said that the cloud is better than the rongduan. At this point, Cen Rongduan changed his name to Cen Yunduan.

After parting ways, in July of the following year, Cen Yunduan had the idea of ​​​​visiting Chairman Mao again.

Thinking of Chairman Mao's old appearance when they last met, Cen Yunduan was a little worried and immediately got on the train to go north.

In early July, Cen Yunduan came to the "swimming pool" again.

When Cen Yunduan stepped into the door, what greeted her was no longer Chairman Mao's hearty laughter, but an old figure lying on the bed.

After hearing the news, Chairman Mao turned over and let Cen Yunduan pass.

When Cen Yunduan came to Chairman Mao, his eyes immediately turned red.

Chairman Mao's eyes were closed tightly and his hands were groping. He seemed to be invisible.

Looking at Chairman Mao, Cen Yunduan quickly held Chairman Mao's hands and said: "Chairman Mao, I am Xiao Cen. I came to see you. What's wrong with you? Can your eyes not see?"

Hearing Cen With the voice in the cloud, Chairman Mao pointed to his eyes and said that he could no longer read books or approve documents, but he was still fine.

Chairman Mao comforted her and said: "The doctor is preparing for the operation. It will be performed at the end of the month."

Looking at Chairman Mao's current appearance, Cen Yunduan shed tears.

The secretary on the side explained: "Chairman Mao contracted senile cataracts not long after he last met with you. Now that he can no longer see, he no longer meets guests. Chairman Mao agreed to meet you this time. It's an exception. Maybe it's because it's not easy for you to come all the way from Guangxi!"

After being invisible, Chairman Mao was no longer as talkative as before:

"When you came to my side, it reminded me of two things. An ancient poem. "

" Under the wind and clouds, there are many tears in front of the horn lamp. "

" You are the "Qier", but I am getting old. "

Seeing Chairman Mao, who was so heroic in the past, now speaking sad words, Cen Yunduan felt very sad. He could only cry and tell Chairman Mao not to think too much, everything will be fine.

After feeling Cen Yunduan's sadness, Chairman Mao held her hand and comforted her: "Don't feel sorry for me. I will get better."

In order not to affect Chairman Mao's rest, Cen Yunduan went to him that afternoon. Chairman Mao said goodbye. When

left, Cen Yunduan held Chairman Mao's hand tightly and said that when Chairman Mao's eyes were healed, he would definitely come and see him.

But what she didn't expect was that this meeting would be the last time.

In September 1976, just as Cen Yunduan was planning to visit Chairman Mao again in the north, news of Chairman Mao's death came.

After learning the news, Cen Yunduan burst into tears looking at Chairman Mao's gifts.

After Chairman Mao passed away, Cen Yunduan went to Beijing as a representative of Guangxi to bid farewell to Chairman Mao's body.

Everyone will grow old and die, but there will always be people who will remain in the hearts of the living forever.

Information source:

Guangxi Geqingwang "Mao Zedong and his "Guangxi daughter" Cen Yunduan"

Guangxi Daily "The original handwriting of the great man "Dateng Gorge" returns to Guiping"

Chinese Communist Party News "The Zhongnanhai Dance in the Memory of Twin Sisters" 》