At the memorial ceremony, countless people came to mourn, and everyone was speechless as they looked at the photos surrounded by flowers. But among the crowd, there was a person who was supposed to be present but did not attend the farewell ceremony, that was Mr. Deng's stepmothe

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On February 19, 1997, the great Communist leader Deng Xiaoping passed away. At the memorial ceremony, countless people came to mourn, and everyone was speechless as they looked at the photos surrounded by flowers.

But among the crowd, there was a person who was supposed to be present but did not attend the farewell ceremony, that was Mr. Deng's stepmother, Xia Bogen.

After learning about the death of Mr. Deng, Xia Bogen only said one sentence, but moved everyone present.

So, what is the story between Xia Bogen and Deng Gong? What did she say after learning the news?

Strange relatives

Comrade Deng Xiaoping's father Deng Shaochang is also a very powerful figure. It can be said that Deng Gong made such achievements under his guidance.

Deng Shaochang was as jealous as his enemies throughout his life, and his thoughts were very advanced. I also participated in , 1911 Revolution, and witnessed the corruption and darkness of the Qing government.

He even sighed at that time: "I am afraid I can't see whether the people can live a peaceful life." that dark world made him lose confidence.

So, Deng Shaochang had great expectations for his eldest son and made a decision, that is, in 1920, he sent Mr. Deng to study in France.

also changed Deng Gong's life because of this decision and thus influenced the future of New China.

Deng Shaochang's second wife, Tan, was Deng's biological mother, died of illness in 1926 after Deng Gong left.

Therefore, Deng Shaochang finally married Xia Bogen, and the Deng Gong was not aware of it at that time.

Deng Shaochang

Xia Bogen is a woman with a very miserable life. In the context of that era, she was betrothed and had children very early.

Her first husband was not Deng Shaochang. She once married a man from another poor family and gave birth to a daughter. Fortunately, the family could barely survive.

But what is surprising is that her husband suddenly passed away due to illness. This kind of thing is not only for Xia Bogen. In that era, any woman would have encountered such a thing as the sky collapsed. The same is true for Xia Bogen. The orphans and widows cannot even eat enough. Because Xia Bogen is hardworking, kind and capable, the kind-hearted person in the same village is deliberately helping him find someone.

So, with the introduction of a friend, he got together with Deng Shaochang. In that era, it was not a glorious thing to marry a woman with children.

But Deng Shaochang never disliked him at all. At that time, he was just widowed and had a lot of children at home. Xia Bogen had no complaints at all. The two lived hand in hand.

At this time, Mr. Deng knew nothing about the sudden addition of a strange relative, because he was in dire straits.

Dong Gong, who studied in France in 1920, performed very well and learned a lot of academic knowledge in France.

At that time, France could be said to be one of the most advanced countries in the world, but because of the family conditions not very wealthy, Deng Gong's life in France was not easy.

During the years of living in France, Mr. Deng went to work in a steel factory in France, and after working for several months, he entered the Shan Brown factory as a worker.

He worked in this place for half a month before he was inexplicably fired. Subsequently, Mr. Deng continued to work in a rubber factory in February 1922. It can be seen from this that Mr. Deng was also a working class in his early years.

While working in the rubber factory, he came into contact with the young Chinese Communist Party in Europe. With worker experience, he was very interested in the guiding ideology of the Communist Party. One summer in 1923, Deng Gong officially participated in the work of the Communist Youth League of Tourism and began the life journey of various revolutionaries.

In July 2018, he officially participated in revolutionary activities held by Chinese people for his part.

participated in revolutionary work in France for several years. On January 17, 1926, Mr. Deng came to Russia and began a new revolutionary learning journey.

It was also in this year that his biological mother died of illness, but he was not aware of it. It was not until Duke Deng returned to his country that he learned the news after Deng Shaochang sent someone to inform him.

Mr. Deng’s life is not easy. She is the same with Xia Bogen, who has just married recently. She doesn’t even know that she has a stepson studying abroad.

Xia Bogen, who married into Deng Shaochang's family, quickly became the role of a good wife and mother. She treats all her children equally, is thrifty, and lives a decent life.

Time gradually passed, and Mr. Deng also became famous in the Communist Party and was remembered by some people from the Kuomintang. Because of the revolution, Mr. Deng did not dare to go home rashly, but Deng Shaochang's family was still affected.

Xha Bogen did not complain about anything about it, but instead thought of her stepson. She also often educated her children around her and said:

"To learn from my brother, what he does is a big thing, a good thing, and a way for the people."

Although life has been a little harder, fortunately, the whole family is together and life is also a little motivated. But one day in 1936, Deng Shaochang suddenly fell seriously ill and unfortunately died.

He wanted to meet his eldest son before he was seriously ill, but unfortunately Deng Shaochang did not wait for this day.

Because at this time, Mr. Deng had been participating in the revolutionary war since he returned to Russia in 1927 and had no time to return to his hometown.

In 1936, Mr. Deng served as the director of the political department in the Red Army and was in a difficult situation with the Kuomintang army. At this time, Japan was also committing various crimes on the land of China.

Belated meeting

Mr. Deng learned in his letter that his father had passed away and was very sad. Deng Shaochang's influence and guidance on him was very important. If his father had not sent him to study in France, Mr. Deng would not have achieved what he has now.

However, the revolutionary situation was very difficult, and he had no time to visit his family. At this time, Mr. Deng also felt more guilty towards his stepmother at home.

After all, many children of Deng Shaochang can only be maintained by Xia Bogen alone. After Deng Shaochang passed away, Xia Bogen did not get married again, but took care of these children wholeheartedly.

With Xia Bogen's hard work, he maintained this family business.

At this time, Mr. Deng was in the War of Resistance Against Japan. In January 1938, Duke Deng and General Liu Bocheng opened up the anti-Japanese base in the Shanxi-Hebei-Hebei border area.

and participated in the command of the Hundred Regiments War in August 1940. On October 6, 1943, Mr. Deng presided over the anti-Japanese base area behind enemy lines in North China.

Until August 1945, Japan surrendered to . After the war ended, Mr. Deng wanted to go home to see his brothers and sisters, but Deng did not take time.

At that time, Mr. Deng was already the secretary of the Central Bureau. Japan solved it, and the Kuomintang is still a big problem.

So, in September 1945, Mr. Deng participated in the Liberation War again. During this period, Mr. Deng participated in many wars and commanded the famous Huaihai Battle in 1948.

Huaihai Battle

It was not until the end of the Liberation War that Deng Gong returned to his hometown, Sichuan.

It was a spring of 1950. At this time, Gong Deng was ordered to stay in Chongqing. After arriving in Chongqing, he wrote a letter to his uncle Dan Yixing, telling them that they would go back to visit him after they were free of time.

Tan Yixing was very happy after receiving this news. His nephew became a high-ranking official and his uncle naturally had a bright face.

He shouted at home excitedly, and immediately ran to Xia Bogen's house, insisting on taking Xia Bogen to find him as the nephew of the high-ranking official.

was in the house, and Tan Yixing said to Xia Bogen with great sincerity: "Oh, just go with me, don't worry, I know this nephew, he is a very loyal and filial person, you go with me, there must be no problem."

Xia Bogen said in embarrassment: "This is not good, he said he will come back, is it appropriate for us to find him rashly?"

Tan Yixing was patient and said: "Wait for him, I'll go to see the King of Hell when he comes. I haven't seen him back for more than 20 years! Who knows if he will leave again after a while?"

Tan Yixing's words are really right. Mr. Deng really left before he stayed for a long time.

Seeing this, Xia Bogen said with some embarrassment: "Forget it, I have never met him before. Now he is still a high-ranking official, so I should not cause trouble to the government."

Xia Bogen actually made a lot of sense. She is just a poor woman, honest and honest, and knows nothing except work. He is still a little scared of this strange "son of the official".

Dan Yixing saw this and could only persuade him again. Finally, Xia Bogen couldn't help but nagging, so he agreed to go to Chongqing with him.

The two who came to Chongqing were dizzy and asked about the government location of the Southwest Military Region. After many twists and turns, the two of them came to the strictly guarded government.

Guards looked at the two men with a little worn clothes, stood at the door and kept looking inside, and asked, "My fellow villager, what are you looking at here?"

Tan Yixing said, "We want to find Political Commissar Deng. I am his uncle Tan Yixing. This is his mother Xia Bogen. Is he like this? We want to see him."

Guards were stunned on the spot. He looked at the two men in front of him, and always felt a little confused. After thinking about it, he decided to report and said, "You guys wait a moment, I'll ask."

Gong Deng was about to have a meeting at this time when he suddenly heard the guard say that his uncle and mother came. For a moment, Mr. Deng did not react. He wanted to meet his relatives immediately, and he could not miss such an important meeting. The staff next to

saw Mr. Deng’s embarrassment and said, “Why should the meeting be delayed?”

Mr. Deng thought for a while and said, “No, the meeting is going on normally. Let the staff arrange for them to go to the lounge first.”

so Dan Yixing and Xia Bogen were taken to the lounge to wait. Dan Yixing was very happy at this time, but Xia Bogen couldn't calm down at all.

Tan Yixing touched the delicate sofa left, looked right, and said to Xia Bogen with a nervous look: "It's okay, don't worry, he will definitely recognize you."

Xia Bogen just smiled and said nothing. Time passed by little by little, the meeting had not yet ended, and it was almost dark at this time.

Dan Yixing's mood changed from happy to angry. He said resentfully in the room:

"Okay, this nephew has become a high-ranking official. I don't want us poor relatives. I don't want to see him yet. Go home, I want to go home."

Xia Bogen was about to persuade Tan Yixing to say a few words when a sound of opening the door came. It turned out that Mr. Deng had just finished the meeting and arrived at the door and heard his uncle's familiar voice.

"Hahaha, uncle, I was wrong, I should hit it." As soon as the door opened, Mr. Deng walked in, followed by his wife Zhuo Lin. This was also the first time Xia Bogen met Deng Gong.

Silently separated

Xia Bogen hurriedly stood up with a cramped expression.

Lu Dan Yixing saw his nephew, and he was happy at first, then pulled up his face, and sat on the sofa angrily. twisted his body and complained, "I dare not be your uncle."

gong Deng looked at his angry uncle without being unhappy, but instead felt very warm inside.He sat next to his uncle, first apologized sincerely, and then told some things about his childhood.

a few words made Dan Yixing laugh. Then, Tan Yixing stood up quickly, took his nephew's hand, and introduced Xia Bogen to him.

Tan Yixing said: "This is your mother. After your father left, she has been pulling your younger brother and sister alone for so many years. If it weren't for her, alas!"

Speaking of this, Tan Yixing sighed, not knowing how to express this relationship.

Mr. Deng had long noticed this dusty woman, although he had learned in his letter that there was a stepmother who was only five years older than him.

But after seeing it with your own eyes, I found that Xia Bogen is much older, with a little haggard face, and his clothes are patched.

Although it looks cleaner, I'm afraid this should be her best dress. Because his uncle was making a tantrum, Mr. Deng did not say hello to his stepmother as soon as possible.

Xia Bogen said nervously, "It's nothing...we just come to see you, and we'll go back later."

Dong Gong walked forward two steps, grabbed Xia Bogen's hand, and said with a red look:

"Mom Xia, thank you for your hard work over the years, don't leave, take your younger brother and sister, just stay by our side. Let me support you in the future."

Xia Bogen was shaken by Deng Gong's hand, and tears couldn't help but shed. Listening to what he said, she burst into tears for a moment.

More than twenty years of persistence and hard work, on this day, she found that everything was worth it, and God did not let her live a miserable life. Zhuo Lin, who was beside

, also hurriedly stepped forward and comforted: "He also told me that after so many years of hard work, it's time for us to repay you."

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but their eyes turned red, and the atmosphere suddenly became sad. At this time, Tan Yixing actually burst into tears and said, "Hello, okay, I have a good nephew who didn't disappoint my uncle. Okay, it's a promising."

Seeing him crying with tears in his nose, several people burst into laughter again. When Dan Yixing saw everyone laughing, he also laughed.

The atmosphere on the scene also became much more lively. In this way, Xia Bogen completely stayed with Mr. Deng. During this period, she also wanted to return to her hometown and not cause trouble to Mr. Deng.

was persuaded by Mr. Deng again and refused sternly, Xia Bogen stayed with peace of mind and stayed by their side. Not long after, Mr. Deng was sent to Tibet for liberation and was transferred back to the Central Government Council in July 1952 to work.

For the next ten years or so, Mr. Deng had been working for the development of the country, and Xia Bogen also lived a happy and stable life.

However, Mr. Deng did not always hold important positions in the central government. In his later years, he once went to the grassroots level to focus on the construction and production of Chinese factories.

At this time, Mr. Deng was already 65 years old and had to carry out heavy grassroots work every day. Because Mr. Deng lives a simple life and often helps people in need, the salary of the couple can only make the whole family live by barely.

, who had enjoyed blessings for a long time, once again showed his remaining energy. She had no way to go out to work, so she did housework, raised chickens and grew vegetables at home.

Although Xia Bogen has reached the age of gray hair, he is not vague at all when he does his job.

A small family is also very warm under the help of the elderly, and Mr. Deng and his wife admire Xia Bogen very much.

After the basic work was on track, Mr. Deng returned to the central government and continued to work hard for the country and the people.

As he grows older, Mr. Deng’s energy is no longer as strong as in his early years. So in September 1980, he resigned from his position as Vice Premier of the State Council and chose to abdicate and give way to the sages.

However, he did not give up his concern for state affairs because of this, and worked for more than ten years in the Political Bureau of the Central Committee. Until February 19, 1997, a great man named Deng Gong died of illness in Beijing at the age of 93.

At this time, Xia Bogen was already suffering from Alzheimer's disease and could not remember anything, but he only smiled as happy as a child when he saw Mr. Deng.

Usually, she could still eat and drink water normally, but on that day, she didn't eat or drink and did nothing.

Until later, someone told him that Mr. Deng had passed away. Xia Bogen, with a dull expression, stood up tremblingly, raised his hand, looked at the direction of the door and said:

"Xiaoping, let's go..." As soon as the

"When the words fell, everyone's eyes turned red and they felt sad. I forgot her everything, but I still remember my son Deng Xiaoping.

And the hand stretched in mid-air seemed to see Gong Deng pushing open the door, holding her hand again, calling her, "Mama Xia" and then turned around and left.

She might think that Mr. Deng just went to work as usual; perhaps she actually understood that Mr. Deng would never return after leaving; or perhaps she was waiting for Mr. Deng to go home every day.

Until one spring in 2001, Xia Bogen passed away peacefully at the age of 101.

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