On November 14, 1989, Deng Xiaoping's uncle Tan Yixing suffered from various diseases. After being rescued in the hospital for a long time, he died at the age of 87.
After Dan Yixing's death, the local government did not dare to hold a funeral according to ordinary standards, because the old man was Deng Xiaoping's uncle. Therefore, the Guang'an County Government specifically asked Deng Xiaoping for instructions and asked about the specifications of the funeral.
However, Deng Xiaoping only replied to three sentences: "I know", "The specifications are high enough", "No need to give away anything more".
Deng Xiaoping
Why is Deng Xiaoping's reply so cold? Is he not a good relationship with his uncle?
In fact, Deng Xiaoping and his uncle were very happy.
Although Tan Yixing is Deng Xiaoping's uncle, he is only two years older than Deng Xiaoping. Compared with the relationship between the elders and younger generations, the two are more like peers of similar aspirations.
Since childhood, Tan Yixing liked to play with Deng Xiaoping, the "little brother".
When they were young, they were still studying in an elementary school. Later, Tan Yixing stopped studying and went home despite their own fields. Deng Xiaoping's father Deng Shaochang knew that studying could change his destiny and wanted to offer his son.
Young Deng Xiaoping
Deng Shaochang can be said to be the power of the whole family to support Deng Xiaoping in school. Later, he heard about Chongqing Preparatory School for the Study in France. In order to let Deng Xiaoping learn more knowledge, he sold all the land at home and planned to raise money to send Deng Xiaoping to study abroad.
However, Deng Shaochang is an ordinary farmer and he can't make up enough money even if he sells his money.
Chinese student studying in France
At this time, the family of Dan Yixing helped Deng Xiaoping. The Dan family supported Deng Xiaoping's study abroad very much. They took out the remaining money from their families and bought some land, which made enough money for Deng Xiaoping's study abroad.
It can be said that without the Dan family, there would be no Deng Xiaoping today.
Young Deng Xiaoping
When Deng Xiaoping came to France, he also worked part-time to study, and went out to work to earn living expenses for himself. Instead of taking the efforts of his parents and relatives for granted, he worked harder and wanted to achieve success in his studies.
Later, Deng Xiaoping came into contact with Marxism in France. After he joined the revolution, he rarely went home.
After Deng Xiaoping joined the revolution, Deng Xiaoping's younger brother Deng Ken heard the news of his brother's revolution in Yan'an and wanted to help his brother. Unfortunately, Yan'an has a long journey and Deng Ken is in a difficult situation and cannot go.
Deng Xiaoping's younger brother Deng Ken
At this time, Deng Ken thought of his uncle Dan Yixing. Dan Yixing knew about this and sold more than 100 ducts of millet at home to help Deng Ken collect the fare.
is enough to show that you are so frank and loyal, and you are a true man!
However, Deng Xiaoping's uncle finally got into trouble.
The famous party of the country ordered that Tan Yixing must be captured. Tan Yixing is an honest farmer and does not want to get involved in these struggles. He doesn't understand why he has to divide a gang even though he is fighting the Japanese together.
In order to save his life, Dan Yixing still hid. He left his hometown and lived in a distant relative's house, and usually helped his relatives work.
Dan Yixing escaped, and the Kuomintang transferred his hatred for Deng Xiaoping to Tan Yixing's family. Tan Yixing's eldest son was arrested by the Kuomintang as a strong man. Because of the escape, Tan Yixing's eldest son was also broken one leg.
Later, Liu and Deng's army advanced into southwest , and the Dan Yixing family finally could live a normal life.
At this time, Deng Xiaoping was already an official in the central government, but in his heart, Deng Xiaoping had always been his "little brother".
He is simple and realistic, and there are not so many twists and turns in his heart.
Deng Xiaoping
Aware that Deng Xiaoping, as the largest secretary of the Southwest Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, works in Chongqing. He is calm and happy, and is ready to meet Deng Xiaoping.
Unexpectedly, Deng Xiaoping was still busy, so he could only arrange Dan Yixing in the guesthouse first, and wait until the evening to see him.When Dan Yixing met Deng Xiaoping, his expression was very bad, and he threw a tantrum like an old child: "Okay, you don't recognize me as an uncle after becoming a high-ranking official?"
Deng Xiaoping knew his uncle's temper and was not angry. He was very happy to see his uncle who had not seen for several years. He smiled and shouted, "Uncle!"
As soon as he heard this "uncle", Dan Yixing's anger disappeared suddenly.
The two also talked about their childhood past, and during the period, they talked about Deng Xiaoping's mother, which made them feel sad. Because outside, Deng Xiaoping did not go home to visit his biological mother for the last time, which was his regret.
At the end of the conversation, Deng Xiaoping took the initiative to mention that he and his brother were very grateful to his uncle. Originally, he should have arranged an errand when he came here, but the Communist Party’s errands could not be given casually.
Dan Yixing heard this and understood it very much, saying that he could support himself and didn't have to worry about Deng Xiaoping.
Deng Xiaoping
Daily can support himself by being prosperous, but life is still relatively hard overall. His two children, one of whom died accidentally while building the railway, and the other accidentally broke a finger while building Deng Xiaoping's former residence.
Deng Xiaoping knew about his uncle's situation. Although he did not arrange work for Dan Yixing, since 1958, after the economy was abundant, Deng Xiaoping would send money to Dan Yixing every month, ranging from ten to twenty yuan, which would allow Dan Yixing's whole family to have a full meal.
Deng Xiaoping photo
In terms of money, Deng Xiaoping gave Dan Yixing aid;
In terms of spirit, Deng Xiaoping was also proud of Dan Yixing.
Once, Dan Yixing went out to sell pork with his friend, and someone recognized him: "Isn't this Deng Xiaoping's uncle?"
The crowd immediately caused a sensation, and the meat dealer also asked Dan Yixing to come forward and shouted loudly: "Who is Deng Xiaoping's uncle? Please come to the front to cut the flesh!"
Dan Yixing felt embarrassed and proud in his heart. With such a nephew, Dan Yixing was very proud in his heart.
Deng Xiaoping
But it is precisely because of Deng Xiaoping's particularity that Tan Yixing is unwilling to cause trouble for his nephew. He usually goes out to pick up garbage to alleviate the family's economy.
As Deng Xiaoping becomes busier and busier, he rarely can chat with Tan Yixing.
The most recent time was in February 1986. Deng Xiaoping came to Sichuan for inspection and brought Dan Yixing to Chengdu for the New Year together.
Dan Yixing was 84 years old at that time, but he could still eat and drink. Deng Xiaoping took into account his body and only sent a few light dishes, but Dan Yixing was not happy and asked repeatedly: "Why is there no fat meat?"
In the end, Deng Xiaoping only said: "I'll give you some kiga, but you're old, you still have to eat less."
Later, Dan Yixing wanted to drink white wine again. Deng Xiaoping advised him to drink wine, saying that drinking this is good for the elderly.
But he was not very happy to be honest with Tan Yixing. Deng Xiaoping thought that his uncle finally came, but he still gave Tan Yixing a cup.
1989, Dan Yixing died of illness. The Guang'an Municipal Government asked Deng Xiaoping whether to send a wreath for Dan Yixing in his name.
Deng Xiaoping refused, he couldn't make it special because of his identity.
Finally, he sent 20 yuan to his uncle's house in his private name.
Deng Xiaoping drank his uncle and cheered up his deep feelings, but in addition to the relationship between his uncle and his nephew, Deng Xiaoping has more important things to do. He deeply loves the people of the motherland and only wants to contribute his life and energy to the road to working for the people's happy life! The people will also miss him forever!
