Author: Qiansou
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Preface
mentions the top ten founding generals, and everyone's name is well-known and catchy! But there is a person whose credit and prestige are comparable to the top ten marshals, but his name is simple and unpretentious, and he is Deng Xiaoping!
In fact, Deng Xiaoping had used two names before, and each name was magnificent, one was called "Deng Xiansheng" and the other was called "Deng Xixian".
So why did Mr. Deng later "put the big over the small"? What is the deep meaning behind the word "Xiaoping"?
First name Deng Xiansheng
On August 22, 1904, Deng Xiaoping was born in Paifang Village, Xiexing Township, Guang'an County, Sichuan Province. Looking at the child in front of him, his father Deng Shaochang (written by Wenming) was ecstatic. Since he is the only seedling in the family, he cherishes the boy in front of him very much.
So what kind of name is worthy of this child? Deng Shaochang thought about it over and over again, but after thinking about it for several times, he felt that it was inappropriate. Suddenly, his inspiration flashed. In this chaotic era, he hoped that the children who were still in their infancy would become pillars of the country like the ancient "talents" and "saints". Thinking of this, Deng Shaochang thought to himself: It is better to take the word "Sao" and add that he is a generation of "Shao" and the child is a generation of "Xian" and that is called "Deng Xiansheng".
Deng Xiansheng is indeed as his name is. He is extremely intelligent at a young age. Deng’s father loved him very much and decided to train him well. Soon Deng Xiansheng reached the age of studying. When he was 6 years old, Deng Shaochang sent him to a private school to study and learn to read. The old man saw his round face, broad forehead, and thick eyebrows. Although he was not tall, he was very energetic, so he soon fell in love with this child.
But when the old man saw the name of Deng Xiansheng, he felt that it was a bit inappropriate. There are two reasons:
First: In the Chinese Confucian culture, Only Confucius is called the "Supreme Sage"! The little child is called "Xian Sheng", which to some extent bumped into Kong Fuzi .
2: In ancient China, there was an old saying that "there is a bad name and is easy to raise"! It means that the child’s name cannot be too big to prevent morality from being matched and leading to the child’s death. Therefore, in feudal society, most of the children of ordinary people have "bad names", such as "goudan", "gou leftover", etc., and their names are full of Amacao and Amacao and Amacao and Amacao and Amacao and Amacao and Amacao are relatively easy to support! Of course, these are all superstitions in feudal society, and they are not trustworthy or desirable.
Later, the old man found Deng Shaochang and exchanged his ideas with Deng Shaochang. Deng Shaochang was originally a scholar. After explanation, he agreed with the old man’s idea very much, so he begged the husband to “give his words” to his children. The old man twisted his beard with his hands and nodded without saying a word.
Will the old teacher give Deng Xiansheng a name? What good name is there to "give" to Deng Xiansheng?
Scientific name Deng Xixian
Although the old teacher looks old-fashioned on the surface, he is very worried about the future of the country and the nation. Those who can change this social state can only rely on the younger next generation. The old man twisted his beard and said to Deng Shaochang: "You and I hope that this child can become a talented and pillar of the country. I think it is called "Deng Xixian"!"
Deng Shaochang applauded and applauded: "Deng Xixian not only avoids the name too big, but also reflects the hope and sustenance of you and me for him. It is a good name!"
It was like this. For a long time in the future, including studying in France, Deng Xiaoping used the name "Deng Xixian"!
Until 1927, Chiang Kai-shek betrayed the revolution and massacred Communists.In order to avoid the Kuomintang's butcher knife, Deng Xixian was instructed by the Party Central Committee to work in Wuhan. After arriving in Wuhan, the name "Deng Xixian" never appeared in the leadership group of the Communist Party Central Committee, and replaced it with the well-known Deng Xiaoping!
The origin of Deng Xiaoping's name
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party cooperated again, and Central Red Army has been adapted into Eighth Army of the National Revolutionary Army, which is the Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army has three main divisions under its jurisdiction, and Deng Xiaoping is the political commissar of the 129th Division and is partnered with the division commander Liu Bocheng.
In September 1939, the heat gradually faded and the autumn was clear. Liu Bocheng and Deng Xiaoping went to the 386th Brigade to inspect. After lunch, Liu Deng and Chen Geng rested on the playground, talking about the issues related to the troops. Several children from the farmhouse were playing beside them.
Deng Xiaoping was addicted to smoking, so he took out the cigarette and gave it to Liu Bocheng and Chen Geng as he chatted. While the three of them were smoking, a child suddenly burst into tears on the playground and muttered: "I don't want to be Deng Xiaoping!"
The three of them were stunned when they heard this, and they were all curious: What's wrong with Deng Xiaoping? Why don’t you want to be Deng Xiaoping?
saw Deng Xiaoping's embarrassment, Liu Bocheng smiled and said, "Children are so rude, don't worry about the child. I'll ask you why he doesn't want to be Deng Xiaoping!"
After saying that, Liu Bocheng waved to the distance: "Child, come here!" When the child saw that the Eighth Route Army was calling him, he ran over with tears in his eyes: "Eighth Route Army, what are you asking for me?"
Liu Bocheng touched the child's head and asked, "I heard you said you didn't want to be Deng Xiaoping, why? You know, he is a well-known figure in the Eighth Route Army, and he is a high-ranking official!" At this time, Chen Geng also agreed.
Unexpectedly, the child said seriously: "Who asked him to be such a big official, but he gave such a small name? So every time I play games, I don't want to play him!"
When the three of them heard this, they laughed and finally understood the reason. It turned out that the children played games and thought that Deng Xiaoping's name was too small and did not match his official rank, so everyone was unwilling to play Deng Xiaoping!
Liu Bocheng said to the child: "Do you want to know why he is Deng Xiaoping? You have to ask me this question!" When the child heard it, he became interested and asked curiously: "Do you know Deng Xiaoping? Why do you know him so much?"
"Of course I know you!" Liu Bocheng replied. "Let me tell you, Deng Xiaoping is a great man. His original name was not Deng Xiaoping, but Deng Xiansheng. Later, he went to school. The teacher thought that his name had hit Confucius, so he gave him a scientific name, Deng Xixian. Tell me, are these two names big?"
"These two names are quite big, but why were they called Deng Xiaoping later?" the child asked thoughtfully.
"Later, Deng Xiaoping grew up. He took the name of sages very indifferently. He thought he was neither a saint nor a wise man. He was just a small and ordinary person, so he changed his name to Deng Xiaoping! The name is just a code name for a person. The size of the name is nothing. He has a broad mind and an optimistic attitude is really great! Do you think he is great?"
When the child heard this, he smiled: "Deng Xiaoping is so great, I want to play Deng Xiaoping!" Several children were yelling to play Deng Xiaoping.
Conclusion
As Liu Bocheng said, Deng Xiaoping has a broad mind and optimistic thoughts. On the political stage, he still stands firm after three ups and downs.
Later, when Chairman Mao met Deng Xiaoping, he asked with concern: "How did you survive these years?" But Mr. Deng answered two words firmly: "Wait!"
When asked about his relationship with the people, he always insisted that he was the son of the people.
A wise and saintly person who can always use the word "Xiaoping" as his name. The level and height he has reached in his state of mind must be admired by future generations.
