Dr. Bethune died of illness in China in 1939. He treated countless soldiers in China and saved too many lives. During Bethune's two years in China, in addition to saving people, he was also on the road to save people.

Foreword

Dr. Bethune died of illness in China in 1939. He treated countless soldiers in China and saved too many lives.

During Bethune's two years in China, in addition to saving people, he was also on the road to save people.

He built hospitals for wounded soldiers and trained medical personnel for China without asking for anything in return.

With such selfless love, the only request in his suicide note was to allocate a sum of money to his ex-wife.

So what kind of experience did Mr. Bethune have? What kind of story happened between him and his ex-wife?

Rushed to China to save lives and heal the wounded

In 1937, Bethune heard the news that Japan had launched a full-scale invasion of China.

Bethune was heartbroken by the situation in China, so he made a decision that many people did not understand: go to China to support!

Many people advised him that there was no need to go to such a dangerous place, as he could also cure diseases and save lives in Italy!

However, Bethune left a sentence: "I am needed there, the wounded need me!"

So, he took part of the money from the Communist Party of the United States to buy medicine and equipment, and finally he formed a team of only three people medical team.

team members include: an American doctor, a Canadian nurse and himself.

Bethune, who was ready, boarded the ship to China. He left a letter to Frances, who had become his ex-wife, explaining the reason why he went to China and also leaving his sincere wishes for her.

After Bethune arrived in China, the Kuomintang promised him superior treatment and only hoped that he could work for the Kuomintang.

However, Bethune has been firmly safeguarding communism throughout his life, so he chose our party without any hesitation, and Zhou Enlai met him.

As soon as Bethune saw Zhou Enlai, he proposed to go to the front line. He insisted that military doctors should be on the front line of the battle to rescue the wounded!

Zhou Enlai expressed respect for his decision, but he still needed to consider the long term before going to the front line, so he sent Bethune to Yan'an first.

Bethune also felt that Zhou Enlai's arrangements were very appropriate, so Bethune embarked on the road to Yan'an.

Stayed in Yan'an for a few days. Bethune, who had already helped the wounded in Yan'an to complete the treatment, once again proposed to go to the front line.

Our party had a heated discussion on whether to let Dr. Bethune go to the front line.

The main reason why our party opposes Dr. Bethune going to the front line is that the front line is too dangerous and it may not be possible to guarantee Dr. Bethune's safety.

Bethune immediately said after hearing this reason: "I don't need protection. The purpose of my coming to China is to save more wounded people! If I blindly seek safety, I will not come to China!"

Many leaders expressed their selfless remarks to Bethune. Touched by his attitude, Bethune got the opportunity to go to the front line.

On the first day he arrived at the front line, Bethune inspected 520 wounded. In the next four days, Bethune underwent 147 operations in a row. If it were not for the limitations of the human body, he might have continued to spend the fifth day like this.

Bethune found that the medical environment here was too poor, so he simply built a small hospital just to allow the wounded to receive better treatment.

Bethune discovered that a person's power is limited, so he helped the frontline cultivate medical talents.

During the explanation process, he kept no secrets and taught everything. He wished that these students could grow into better doctors than himself, so that he could save more people's lives!

Bethune paid so much for us without asking for anything in return.

Mao Zedong once proposed to give him a monthly salary of 100 yuan, but Bethune flatly refused.

Bethune happily sent a telegram back to Mao Zedong, saying that he did not need money. He felt that he was very lucky to be able to work with such a lovely person and was very satisfied.

On November 1, 1939, Bethune was pricked on his finger while operating on the wounded, but he insisted on operating on the wounded.

He treated the wounded's wounds thoughtfully, but his own wound became infected. At that time, there were insufficient medical resources in the battlefield, and everyone could only watch him die.

Before his death, Bethune wrote a suicide note and donated all the things he owned to others. He only made a puzzling request: to give his ex-wife a sum of money.

Why did Bethune offer to give his ex-wife a sum of money? Could it be that he is still deeply in love with his ex-wife? Since he still has nostalgia for his ex-wife, why did the two end up divorcing? What happened between him and his ex-wife?

Love of Life Twice Divorced

Bethune was born in a poor family in Canada. His mother was in poor health and coughed all year round, which made Bethune very distressed. So Bethune had the ideal of becoming a doctor very early.

Because his family was not wealthy, his parents could not afford Bethune's high tuition fees, so they stopped studying many times and worked part-time to earn tuition.

Although he had to work part-time to earn tuition while studying, he still ranked among the best.

When he grew up, he voluntarily signed up for the

Bethune, who had been to the battlefield in person, became more determined in his career goal of becoming a doctor.

In 1923, Bethune met the love of his life, Francis, in the examination room of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Bethune fell in love with Francis at first sight, and Francis also had a good impression of the knowledgeable Bethune, and the two soon fell in love.

But Frances was a young lady from a wealthy family, so her family naturally looked down upon Bethune, a "poor boy".

Regardless of the dissuasion of his family and the eyes of the outside world, Francis resolutely entered the palace of marriage with the man he loved.

The family was deeply disappointed in Frances and gradually lost contact with her.

After getting married, the two lived a sweet life. Francis used his savings to support Bethune to continue his studies. Later, the two opened a small clinic in the United States.

Bethune’s purpose in opening a clinic was not to make a profit, but to save lives and heal the wounded.

He always treats people in the slums for free and helps the people around him without asking for anything in return.

Frances deeply admired such a husband, and Bethune's image in her mind became more and more majestic.

At this moment, they encountered the first test in their marriage.

Bethune's body became increasingly weak during the day and night operations, and he began to cough up blood frequently.

Francis was very worried about her husband's physical condition and insisted that her husband see a doctor.

Finally, Bethune was diagnosed as a tuberculosis patient. At that time, tuberculosis was a terminal disease.

Bethune looked at his wife who was still in her prime, how could he bear to let his wife live with a terminally ill husband?

So, he filed for divorce from his wife. Of course Frances would not agree, how could she leave her husband when he needed her most!

But Bethune wanted a divorce and even threatened her with "no divorce or treatment". Francis had no other choice but to agree to Bethune's request.

Bethune was extremely sad to lose Francis, but he was still a dedicated doctor after all, and he quickly cheered up.

Bethune was by no means a person who would sit still and wait for death. He began to experiment on himself to find a cure for tuberculosis.

Maybe there is no end to the road. After many failures, he really found a way to treat tuberculosis.

"Artificial Pneumothorax Therapy" allowed Bethune to escape death!

"A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise." Bethune, who was terminally ill, risked his life and survived, becoming a famous doctor in people's eyes.

The first thing Bethune did after he recovered was to contact Frances and tell her, "My illness has been cured and my feelings for you are still the same. Are you still willing to spend the rest of your life with me?"

Frances received the letter She was very happy with Bethune's recovery, but was very hesitant about his request for remarriage. Bethune's firm divorce words that day left a crack in Francis's heart.

Bethune and even Francis would not forgive himself easily, so he decided to "fight a protracted war"!

In the days that followed, Bethune never mentioned the remarriage, but kept expressing his thoughts to Francis.

"I often think about this picture. One morning I was hiding in the corner, and then when you came to ride in the car, I scared you... How many times can I say it? I love you, I love you."

World Most women in the world would be moved by this plain, naughty and loving love letter, and Frances was no exception. She returned to him again, and the two remarried. After

remarried, the two spent a sweet time. At the same time, Bethune's reputation grew.

After Bethune's surgical skills became world-renowned, he spent more and more time at work and correspondingly spent less and less time with Francis at home.

Frances had forgotten the last time she had a good conversation with Bethune. Her husband's neglect made her feel dissatisfied, and she finally broke out one day.

Frances came home as usual and asked her husband if he had bought the ingredients she needed.

Bethune replied without raising his head, take a look in the refrigerator for yourself.

Bethune's attitude made Francis a little angry, but he still walked to the kitchen silently to prepare for cooking.

When Francis opened the refrigerator and took a look, he couldn't help but feel angry!

It turned out that there were no ingredients in the refrigerator at all, but only human offal, which Bethune used for research.

Francis knew that Bethune had once again neglected family affairs!

She felt that she could no longer bear the life of being "left out" by Bethune, so she had a big quarrel with Bethune!

Francis proposed, "You must choose one, your job or me!"

Bethune did love Francis deeply, but he could not give up his ideal of medicine.

In the end, the two ended up divorcing.

Conclusion

Although the marriage between Bethune and Frances ended in divorce, she was still the woman he loved most in Bethune's heart.

Bethune spent his whole life making contributions to others without asking for anything in return.

In the medical career, Bethune also made outstanding contributions, realizing the unity of personal value and social value.

As he was dying, he reflected on his life. The only thing he felt guilty about was the love of his life, so his only request was to ensure Francis' material life.

Emotionally, Bethune is also a real man who stands upright!

"Bethune, our comrade! Bethune, our comrade!

Bethune, our model! Bethune, our role model!"