At 6 a.m. on October 1, 1949, Li Yinqiao received a call from Premier Zhou: "The Chairman is not sleeping yet?"
Li Yinqiao looked at the lights that were still on in Chairman Mao's room and stammered, "Chairman... is ready to go to bed."
This is the third call from Zhou Enlai to Li Yinqiao. What is the matter? Let's continue to look down.
Zhou Enlai heard the hesitation in Li Yinqiao's speech. Knowing that Chairman Mao had not yet fallen asleep, he said, "Go and persuade the Chairman to rest quickly. It is related to the founding ceremony in the afternoon. Yinqiao, it depends on you." Then, Li Yinqiao walked into the chairman's office. As soon as he opened the door, he coughed a few times by the smell of cigarettes in the room. It was obvious that the chairman was smoking a lot of cigarettes while working.
Li Yinqiao took a deep breath, walked to the chairman's table, took a deep breath and said to the chairman: "Chairman, you don't respect people, I want to give you an opinion!" Li Yinqiao's voice was quite loud, and he was completely different from his usual soft voice. Chairman Mao suddenly looked up, looked at Li Yinqiao with a puzzled look, and said, "What do you mean? Yinqiao, are you talking to me?"
Li Yinqiao's voice still repeated loudly: "Yes! Chairman, I said you don't respect people." Chairman Mao looked at Li Yinqiao and thought about it quickly, but he couldn't think of anything for a moment, so he put down his pen and said, "Has anyone been here just now? What did you say to you? Or I've been too busy all these two days, and anyone hasn't seen him?"
"No one said anything to me, and it's not that you forgot to meet anyone." Li Yinqiao said.
"Then why do you say that I don't respect people? Yinqiao, don't scare me." Chairman Mao was about to continue bowing his head and lying at the desk after he said that.
Li Yinqiao immediately replied: "How many times have Premier Zhou called you to rest these days? How many times have I persuaded you to rest? How many times have I and several other comrades persuaded you to rest?"
Chairman Mao looked up again, but he didn't expect Li Yinqiao to say this. He thought about it and said: "I can't remember, about four or five times?"
"Where are only four or five times, Premier Zhou has called three times alone. I and several other comrades have advised you at least dozens of times to let you rest, but you just treat us as air. You often say that no matter whether the opinions of the masses are right or wrong, you must listen carefully and choose the good ones and follow them! But you don't care about our opinions at all." Li Yinqiao said with courage.
Chairman Mao took a sip of his cigarette and smiled and said, "I understand, your opinion is correct. But this is not the afternoon Founding Ceremony . I have to work harder and finish all the work. I can give you an explanation!"
"You want to make foolproof preparations for the founding Ceremony, but if you are tired, how do you attend the founding Ceremony in the afternoon and how do you explain to the people of the whole country?" Li Yinqiao argued.
This is the story that Li Yinqiao persuaded Chairman Mao to rest on the day of the founding ceremony. This year, Li Yinqiao came to Chairman Mao for just two years. However, Li Yinqiao, two years ago, would never have thought that he would become the most powerful guard around Chairman Mao, who had originally dreamed of killing the enemy.
Two years ago, Li Yinqiao worked in the central confidential communications scheduling. Because of his serious work, calm and capable work, he joined the Eighth Route Army early and had good skills, so he was soon selected to serve as Zhou Enlai's guard.
is a rare good job for others, but Li Yinqiao is not satisfied with it. Because going to the battlefield to kill enemies is his long-cherished wish, he longs to go to the army, start from the grassroots level, and train himself.
The first time he met Zhou Enlai, Li Yinqiao frankly stated that he wanted to go to the grassroots troops. Zhou Enlai did not agree immediately after hearing this, but he couldn't bear to refuse, so he said to Li Yinqiao: "It's a good thing that you have this idea, but because of your outstanding work ability, the guard position around me is short of staff at the moment, so you are still welcome to work. In a few years, you can send you to school to study."
Li Yinqiao agreed immediately.
A few months later, because he did a good job in the guard, Li Yinqiao received a transfer order to be a guard next to Chairman Mao.Central Column Ye Zilong talked to him and wanted to hear his opinions. Li Yinqiao said bluntly: "No, Chairman Mao's guard was just sent away yesterday, and I was worried that I would not do well. Of course, I will obey the organization's decision."
What Li Yinqiao didn't know was that his words actually led to Chairman Mao's decision to be a guard. The reason is that Ye Zilong and Wang Dongxing reported the work transfer situation and Li Yinqiao's ideas to Chairman Mao. After hearing this, Chairman Mao only said: "Don't look for others, I want him."
pic | Ye Zilong
From then on, Li Yinqiao officially became the guard around Chairman Mao.
On this day, Chairman Mao took a night walk after finishing his work, and Li Yinqiao followed behind. Chairman Mao suddenly joked, "Yinqiao, why don't you call Jinqiao? Isn't gold better?" Li Yinqiao spoke to the chairman for the first time and said nervously, "Gold is too expensive, my parents can't help but scream."
Chairman Mao was successfully amused by this sentence and asked again, "Why don't you want to be my guard? Can you tell me the reason?" Li Yinqiao said, "I joined the Eighth Route Army at the age of 11 and have been a member of the Eighth Route Army until now. Servicemen, communications officers, and health workers just don’t have the chance to go to the battlefield. So, I want to go to the army and want to be a soldier to kill the enemy. "
Chairman Mao nodded and said, "Then why didn’t you say anything when you were transferred to Premier Zhou as a guard, but you just wanted to come to me before reporting?" Li Yinqiao replied, "I am worried that after I work with the Chairman, the Chairman will not let me go to the battlefield." Chairman Mao felt that Xinqi: "What do you say? Why do you think I won't let you go?"
Li Yinqiao whispered: "The Chairman is a saving and chasing person. He is reluctant to change anything when he is used to using it. The used towels and clothes he has worn, and the thermos have also started in decades. I am afraid that the Chairman will be used to using it, so he will not be willing to let me go."
Chairman Mao smiled after hearing this, looking at Li Yinqiao and said, "It seems that it seems You have great confidence in yourself. You know that you have good work ability and are careful and will be able to do this job. Stay by my side for a long time, right? Yinqiao, I didn’t know you were so interesting before, you should know that I had transferred you. You are right, but what if I like you? What if we both have to compromise with one of us? "
" Then it can only be me compromised, Chairman." Li Yinqiao stood straight and looked at Chairman Mao and said.
Chairman Mao laughed: "As a leader, I cannot be without the beauty of becoming a human being, nor can I force others to do anything. In this way, you work with me for half a year first. If you still want to go to the battlefield in half a year, then you can go, how about it?" Li Yinqiao agreed immediately.
Picture | Li Yinqiao
What Li Yinqiao did not expect was that when the agreement expired, the Chairman asked him to stay by his side for another half a year. Another half year later, when Chairman Mao asked him whether he would stay, Li Yinqiao had already established a deep relationship with the Chairman, determined to stay by the Chairman, and said solemnly to the Chairman: "Chairman, I want to stay by your side for the rest of my life to work, as long as you don't drive me away." During his work, Li Yinqiao met Han Guixin under the help of Chairman Mao. The two of them, who were fellow villagers, became a good story of the generation and were happy for the rest of their lives. Li Yinqiao not only got a marriage and a good man around Chairman Mao, but also experienced many things. Li Yinqiao was either moved or inspired, and was deeply impressed by Chairman Mao's personal charm and learned many truths.
Once, Li Yinqiao accompanied the chairman for a walk. The chairman suddenly turned around and asked him: "Yinqiao, have you ever embezzled when you work?"
Li Yinqiao was startled by this sudden question, but he said firmly and forcefully: "No."
Chairman Mao looked at the end of the river, nodded slightly, and said: "Well, I know your personality and style best. I believe you have never embezzled."
before he finished speaking, Chairman Mao thought for a while and continued, "You did not embezzle before and now, what about the future? If one day you leave me and go to work elsewhere, can you not be corrupt? "This time, Li Yinqiao said without thinking: "I will never do this in my life! "
Chairman Mao smiled and said thoughtfully: "I am relatively strict with you, so you dare not be greedy or not. The victory of the revolution is in sight. As a Communist, we must have profound awareness and role models and resolutely resist corruption. Only by withstanding these vulgar and corruption can we consolidate the fortress of proletariat, go to victory without any mistakes, and ultimately create a better life for the people! "
Li Yinqiao stood upright with a "slap" on his face, saluted the Chairman, and said with a straight chest: "Chairman, I promise you that no matter whether you are by your side or not, I will never be corrupt. "Chairman Mao was very satisfied after hearing this and smiled and said, "No, that's fine. "
Photo | Li Yinqiao took a photo with Chairman Mao
After saying that, Chairman Mao continued to walk forward. When Li Yinqiao took back the military salute and was about to follow, Chairman Mao seemed to remember something and said to Li Yinqiao again: "Is there any corruption, is there any extravagance and waste? "Li Yinqiao reacted quickly now and immediately said, "Chairman, there is absolutely no waste." Besides, if you are the Chairman, we can’t bear to waste a single penny! "
Chairman Mao smiled after hearing this: "You little sloppy, don't spend time on me. Frugality is the true nature of our Communists. Saving is not something for others to see, but it should be the awareness that every Communist should have. "Li Yinqiao said boldly: "Chairman, don't worry, I just want to waste it, and there is no such condition! "
When he heard this, Chairman Mao said seriously: "So, if you have the conditions in the future, you will have to put thrift aside?" "Li Yinqiao hurriedly explained: "No, no, no, Chairman, I guarantee with my personality that I will never be corrupt, extravagant, or wasteful, or do not be greedy for pleasure. "
Li Yinqiao knew Chairman Mao's thrift, honest and noble thoughts and styles best in his heart, and was also a witness to the lives of great people and civilians. According to Li Yinqiao's recollection, Chairman Mao had no requirements for the cost of dressing during the war. He had no choice in what he had to wear, and some people were not picky about it. He could use it forever.
One day, Li Yinqiao stared at Chairman Mao's towel that wiped his face and feet like linen, and couldn't help but say, "Chairman, why don't I get you a new towel? "Chairman Mao said without raising his head in front of the desk, "No need to pick it up, this towel is very well used. "
Li Yinqiao actually wanted to get a new towel for Chairman Mao, but he was afraid that Chairman Mao would criticize him. But since he spoke, he plucked up his courage and said: "Wash your face and your feet should be used separately! "
Chairman Mao said indifferently: "We march every day now, and our feet are much harder than our faces. You will have opinions when you use your feet separately. A towel is enough. My standard is that it’s fine to not reveal the flesh or to not ventilate. "
Li Yinqiao could not resist Chairman Mao, so he didn't say anything else.
In 1949, Chairman Mao came to Beiping to receive the heads of various democratic parties and representatives and leaders from all walks of life. Among them, Zhang Lan was an important figure of democratic parties. Before meeting Zhang Lan, the chairman ordered Li Yinqiao to find a decent clothes.
pic | Zhang Lan
in a dilemma, Li Yinqiao rummaged through Chairman Mao's wardrobe, searched and searched, but did not pick out a piece of unbreakable and patched clothes. Li Yinqiao felt aggrieved for Chairman Mao: "Chairman, we are really poor scholars to go to Beijing to take the exam, and there is not a single good clothes. "
But Chairman Mao didn't care, but comforted Li Yinqiao: "Those who are content with poverty can get things done, and those who are chewed with vegetables can do everything. Mr. Zhang is a wise man, and I believe he will not blame us. "In this way, Chairman Mao met with well-known figures in various democratic parties in his clothes with patches, and was unanimously praised by all democratic people.
Li Yinqiao always reflected Chairman Mao's good style of thrift and frugality in his future life, and was deeply influenced by Chairman Mao. Li Yinqiao often said to his wife and children: "Save as you can, and never waste it."In the fifteen years of getting along, Chairman Mao rarely got angry with Li Yinqiao, but once the chairman was angry.
1960 was the most difficult time in the country's economy. Several guards went to visit Chairman Mao's daughter Li Na. Seeing that her face was very bad, Xiao Yin asked Li Na with concern if she was sick. Li Na said to Xiao Yin: "Uncle Yin, I'm very hungry..." So Xiao Yin secretly gave Li Na a bag of cookies.
Li Yinqiao felt very uncomfortable when he saw Li Na's behavior of hiding the cookies for fear that others would see it. He said to Li Na with a warm voice: "Eat it, child, uncle will come to give it to you. "When Chairman Mao found out, he was furious and said to Li Yinqiao: "I have emphasized it many times, don't make special, why do you still make special? "
Li Yinqiao knew that he was in a disadvantage and explained in a low voice: "Xiao Ne is so hungry, and other parents also give food to their children..."
"Others are others, others can give it, but my child is not allowed to give it even if it is a cookie! Who made her the daughter of Mao Zedong! "Chairman Mao interrupted Li Yinqiao and said slapped the table hard.
In April 1962, after Ye Zilong, Gao Zhi and others were transferred to other places to work one after another, Li Yinqiao would leave the chairman sooner or later.
pic | Gao Zhi
That day, the staff on duty found Li Yinqiao and said that the chairman had something to say to him.
Li Yinqiao was not stupid and guessed what was going on. Although he I was mentally prepared, but when this day really came, I still felt uncomfortable. During the years of time and night, Chairman Mao had already taken care of him, taught him, and loved him like his father... The warm past between him and the Chairman, even though many years have passed, still reminded Li Yinqiao once and shed tears.
Li Yinqiao did not speak when he saw Chairman Mao, but just lowered his head and his eyes were red. When did Chairman Mao see Li Yinqiao like this, he said sadly: "Yinqiao, you received the work transfer order yesterday. When will you set off? "Li Yinqiao suddenly shed tears and cried, "Chairman, the transfer order has been brought down, but... can I continue to stay by your side? I don't want to leave you. "
Chairman Mao's eyes also turned red: "Yinqiao, I can't bear to let you leave me. Over the years, you have been the most caring and capable assistant around me. However, this job is a good opportunity. If you seize it, you can use your talents to the fullest in the future. But if you continue to work by my side, it will only affect your future! "
After saying that, Chairman Mao held Li Yinqiao's hand, and Li Yinqiao lay in Chairman Mao's arms and shed tears silently. Chairman Mao choked and said, "You have been by my side for so many years, day and night, you are taking care of me and sharing my worries. I spend more time with you than with my own children, you are like my children! "
Li Yinqiao couldn't help but feel unspeakable, and Chairman Mao's words rang in his ears: "When you arrive, remember to go to the grassroots level more and listen to the opinions of the masses more. Remember that we come from the masses and go to the masses, train ourselves well, and lay a solid foundation for future work. "Li Yinqiao nodded vigorously.
Chairman Mao opened the drawer, took out a cowhide envelope, handed it to Li Yinqiao, and said, "This is 800 yuan, don't think it's too little. I went to Tianjin to settle down and worked hard there and lived a good life with Gui Xin. "
At this moment, the words could no longer express Li Yinqiao's mood. He was moved, but he didn't know what to say, but just held Chairman Mao's hand tightly. This scene often reminded Li Yinqiao and Li Yinqiao forever remembered.
On April 20, Chairman Mao personally bid farewell to Li Yinqiao and his wife, and copied a song "The Long March of Seven-character Laws" for Li Yinqiao to be the souvenir. When he parted, Chairman Mao said to him: "Yinqiao, you must come to see me often in the future, this is still your home. If I die, you go to my grave to see me once a year, and I will be satisfied if I see it..." Li Yinqiao and his wife agreed while crying.
In the summer of 1964, Li Yinqiao went from Tianjin to Beijing to visit the chairman. During the conversation, the chairman learned that Li Yinqiao's hometown had suffered a drought, so he immediately ordered the secretary to take out 1,000 yuan and said, "You can solve some difficulties with you.""
" I can't ask for this money, Chairman, I'm not short of money. "Recalling the Chairman's repeated help, Li Yinqiao refused repeatedly.
But this time, Li Yinqiao still failed to persuade the Chairman. Chairman Mao pointed to the paper bag containing the money from afar and said, "What, do you want me to hand over the money to you with your own hands? "Li Yinqiao of course remembered that the Chairman had the habit of being taboo to touch money, so he quickly said, "No, no, the Chairman doesn't need to take it, I will take it myself." "Chairman Mao immediately laughed happily: "That's right! Yinqiao, you still remember my habit of not touching money. "
On September 9, 1976, Chairman Mao passed away in Beijing. Li Yinqiao, who learned the news from the radio, cried bitterly. That night, he, who rarely drank, drank alone for the whole middle of the night, and recalled the warm past with the chairman while crying. Recalling the days when he moved to northern Shaanxi, when the chairman was tired, he gave the chairman massage; when he slept, the chairman put on his clothes...
That night, Li Yinqiao and his family rushed to Beijing to pay tribute to Chairman Mao's remains. Looking at the kind and familiar face, scenes of Li Yinqiao's eyes flashed in front of him, and his eyes were filled with scenes of getting along with the chairman. He had been wet with tears. In his memory, Li Yinqiao said that he was unable to be with him when Chairman Mao passed away, which became a great regret for him.
Every September 9 and December 26 of every year after Chairman Mao's death, Li Yinqiao and his wife would go to Chairman Mao Memorial Hall to visit the Chairman.
Time has arrived in the 21st century. Li Yinqiao, who was on the hospital bed, grabbed his wife's hand before his death and said, "I'm leaving, you must remember that you will visit Chairman Mao for me every year, don't forget it! "Han Guixin nodded with tears in her eyes and replied, "Don't worry, I will go." After I left, our children and their descendants would visit Chairman Mao every year. ”
On September 22, 2009, Li Yinqiao died in Beijing due to lung infection at the age of 82. On September 28, the farewell ceremony for Li Yinqiao's body was held at in the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery.
