On January 7, 2022, Liu Siqi, who had come from the revolutionary era, left the world forever. Mao Xinyu came to the farewell scene early and bowed three times to Liu Siqi among the flowers and cypresses with great sorrow.

January 7, 2022, Liu Siqi, who came from the revolutionary era, left the world forever. Mao Xinyu came to the farewell scene early and bowed three times to Liu Siqi among the flowers and cypresses with great sorrow. In the conspicuous place, there was a wreath sent by Mao Xinyu, which read : "Auntie will always live in our hearts."

For Mao Xinyu, the third generation of the Mao family, Liu Siqi is not only the aunt he respects, but also his aunt. This elder with dual identities is an important hub for Mao Xinyu to remember the family affection between his ancestors. He has always warmed his life. Now he has passed away suddenly, making him very sad.

was born into a revolutionary family, with a strong roots and red roots

Liu Siqi, also known as Liu Songlin, was born in Hubei on March 2, 1930. His father Liu Qianchu was one of the "Fourth Five Martyrs". He was once the Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and gave his precious life for the Conservative Party's secrets; his mother Zhang Wenqiu has been engaged in the underground work of the Party for a long time, and he fought side by side with the "Oriental Spy King" Zorge.

In early 1927, the Party Central Committee moved the central organs to Wuhan, and many Communist Party members, including Chairman Mao, came to Wuhan one after another. At the Fifth Congress of the Communist Party of China held in Wuhan this year, comrades who were busy with revolutionary work on all fronts were not only gathered to talk about state affairs, but also talked about home and joked like ordinary people in their spare time in the meeting. When Mao Zedong saw his comrades Liu Qianchu and Zhang Wenqiu, he heard that they had just gotten married, so he joked: If you have a daughter, we will be "in-law".

At that time, Yang Kaihui and An Ying and An Qing were reunited with Mao Zedong in Wuhan. Mao Anying was just 5 years old, and Liu Siqi was not born yet. Everyone laughed at this sentence and did not take it seriously. did not expect that this inadvertent joke really became a fact later. Not only did Liu Siqi tie the knot with Mao Anying, but her half-sister Shao Hua and Mao Anying also formed a family later. This is a story later.

Liu Qianchu was serious in his work and liked to think. He served as a propaganda instructor in Northern Expedition Army , and was also the editor-in-chief of the progressive publication "Blood Road". When he encountered some revolutionary theoretical problems in his work, he went to visit Chairman Mao with his wife Zhang Wenqiu to discuss the main problems and development directions of the Chinese revolution. The two families in Wuhan gradually became stronger in close contact.

However, this peaceful and beautiful days did not last long and were broken by the counter-revolutionary coups launched by Chiang Kai-shek and Wang Jingwei, and the white terror instantly enveloped the whole country. Chairman Mao, Liu Qianchu and Zhang Wenqiu went to the front line to resist the Kuomintang reactionaries for the cause of communist revolution.

1929, Liu Qianchu and Zhang Wenqiu, two years later, met in Shandong after the organization. Liu Qianchu was appointed Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Zhang Wenqiu served as Minister of Women and Confidential Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, assisting Liu Qianchu in restoring and rebuilding underground work that was destroyed by traitors.

In August of that year, Liu Qian was unfortunately arrested and imprisoned when he first went to Shanghai to report his work to the Party Central Committee. Faced with the enemy's coercion, inducement and torture, he never revealed any secrets of the party. Faced with the current situation, he knew that he was hopeless to be released from prison and said to Zhang Wenqiu: "When the child is born, he is called 'Siqi'! Miss Qilu." In March 1930, Zhang Wenqiu gave birth to Liu Siqi. On April 5, 1931, Liu Qianchu was brutally killed at the age of 34.

That's it. Liu Siqi, who is only over 1 year old, lost her father. She didn't have the impression of her father in her mind. just knew from her mother that it was her father's name, and he loved him deeply.

Liu Siqi later followed his mother to Yan'an, where her mother found her stepfather Chen Zhenya to form a new family, and later gave birth to her sisters Shao Hua and Liu Shaolin.

The destined family affection in life, harvesting the warmth of fatherly love

Liu Siqi spent a stable and beautiful childhood in Yan'an. She was a little girl and liked to act in dramas, and her role interpretation was very well-established, which often made the audience excited.

In the early spring of 1938, a drama "The Abandoned Child" was staged in Yan'an. Chairman Mao and other leaders watched quietly in the audience. In the play, a revolutionary couple was caught by a reactionary, a little girl shouted "Mom! Mom!" on the road. The sincere plot touched the Chairman.

Liu Siqi is the actor of this role. Although she is only 7 years old, when she was acting in this scene, she might think of her sacrificed father Liu Qianchu, so she was very dedicated to the performance.

After the performance, Chairman Mao walked up to Liu Siqi and asked her affectionately: "Little girl, what's your name?"

The little girl replied: "My name is Liu Siqi."

When Chairman Mao knew that she was the daughter of Zhang Qianchu and Zhang Wenqiu, he kindly pulled her little hand and said: "Is it okay for me to be your father?"

Liu Siqi looked at Chairman Mao's kind face, and a warm current suddenly surged into his heart, and he called "Dad" affectionately to Chairman Mao.

Hearing Liu Siqi's call, the Chairman kindly touched Liu Siqi's head. Liu Siqi never thought of her "Dad", and from then on she began her fate with the Mao family and got warm fatherly love from Chairman Mao.

Later, Chen Zhenya was going to see a doctor in the Soviet Union, so he took Zhang Wenqiu, Liu Siqi and Shao Hua to the Soviet Union. At that time, there was only one way to go to the Soviet Union - passing Xinjiang. When they passed by Xinjiang, they fell into the enemy's claws again. Sheng Shicai, a reactionary warlord who actually ruled in Xinjiang, had already secretly colluded with Chiang Kai-shek. In order to please Chiang Kai-shek, Chen Zhenya and his group were detained and asked for credit as soon as they arrived in Xinjiang.

Chen Zhenya was killed by Shengshicai , and Zhang Wenqiu and two young children were also thrown into prison. Zhang Wenqiu gave birth to a third daughter in prison. Every day, the mother and daughter could only eat some rice with sand, and faced the enemy's coercion and temptation. The strong Liu Siqi silently accompanied her mother and sister, and never complained about pain in the face of the enemy's persecution.

Such a miserable life took four years until 1946, when Liu Siqi and her mother returned to Yan'an with other detained Communists.

Chairman Mao knew that Zhang Wenqiu's family had returned to Yan'an, and Zhang Wenqiu lost her husband again, and she was very sympathetic, so she said to Zhang Wenqiu: "I will take care of Siqi from now on. You should work hard!"

Liu Siqi was 16 years old at this time. She lacked fatherly love since childhood and was very grateful to Chairman Mao for taking care of herself. Whenever she had time, she often came to visit Chairman Mao. Every time she came, she would be with Chairman Mao's youngest daughter Li Na. Li Na also liked Liu Siqi and called her "sister".

is destined to meet , but unfortunately I failed to share my hair

1946, Mao Anying, who had lived in the Soviet Union for 10 years, finally returned to Yan'an. He met Liu Siqi in Chairman Mao's cave. Liu Siqi had thick black hair, two shiny braids hanging on her chest, and a pair of smart big eyes seemed to be able to talk at any time. quiet, capable, and thoughtful . Mao Anying only felt his eyes lit up. Liu Siqi fell into his heart lake unexpectedly,

. Mao Anying was tall and young and elegant. In Liu Siqi's eyes, she was a standard prince charming. She was just beginning to fall in love, looking at An Ying in front of her, her heart was like a deer.

Liu Siqi often goes to Chairman Mao’s house, and his communication with Mao Anying has become frequent. In Liu Siqi’s eyes, although Mao Anying has been in the Soviet Union for many years, he is good at Chinese, cheerful and easy-going, and kind-hearted, and has endless things to say to himself. , smart and generous, and gentle, Liu Siqi unknowingly took root in Anying's heart.

In May 1948, Chairman Mao and An Ying lived in Xibaipo . Liu Siqi came to visit the chairman. When he saw the chairman, he called affectionately: "Dad, I'm back!"

Chairman Mao saw that he had not seen Liu Siqi for a long time, walked over happily and said with a smile: "It's Siqi back. Look at this girl who is really a girl. In Yan'an, you were still a delicate girl!"

An Ying, who was standing beside him, did not say a word, looked at Liu Siqi in front of him quietly, and his two long ponytails swung and made him see, until Liu Siqi greeted him: "Brother An Ying" said: "Brother An Ying was silent, and his eyes were quietly looking at Liu Siqi in front of him. The two long ponytails swung and swung him. He was fascinated until Liu Siqi greeted him: "Brother An Ying" , You are here too! "

Mao Anying suddenly came to his senses: " Siqi, long time no see! When I was in Yan'an a few years ago, you were only a little taller. Are you doing well in the past few years? "

" I have been studying literature at the School of Literature of Northern University in the past few years. I have been infected with malaria in the past few months. I haven't recovered yet, so I came to Pingshan County for treatment. "

" It's really a fate to meet you!" Mao Anying said, smiling embarrassedly, "This is called a coincidence, it's a coincidence to meet you."

Liu Siqi looked at Mao Anying, smiled slightly, and felt a little sweet in his heart.

Soon after Liu Siqi recovered from illness, he was assigned to a nearby rural area to carry out land reform with Mao Anying. Mao Anying and Liu Siqi went to the countryside to work together every day and returned together at night.

Mao Anying not only cares about Liu Siqi at work, but also treats her meticulously in life. After work every day, on countless nights, two young people sat on the starry slope in the sky, sitting side by side, talking about everything. Liu Siqi listened attentively to Mao Anying about his wandering life in Shanghai and his study time in Moscow, and his sense of admiration and admiration for him became deeper. is like this, as time flows, the two young hearts come together unknowingly.

In March 1949, Zhang Wenqiu's family moved from Xibaipo to Beiping with the Party Central Committee. After the founding ceremony of , Mao Anying and Liu Siqi's marriage began to be put on the agenda. The wedding room of the two was Mao Anying’s work unit. The beds, tables and chairs were borrowed from the public. Two quilts, one was given by Liu Siqi, and the other was brought by him. It simply formed a warm home.

Their wedding was simple, but full of warm blessings from the predecessors, warm and happy. Chairman Mao took Liu Siqi's hand and said kindly: "Today you officially become An Ying's wife. You used to be my goddaughter, but now you have become my eldest daughter-in-law. I wish you a happy marriage with An Ying." Listening to the Chairman's blessing, Liu Siqi looked at An Ying beside him and smiled shyly and happily.

Chairman picked up the wine glass and came to Zhang Wenqiu and said, "Comrade Wenqiu, thank you for raising a good wife for my Anying. You don't have to say anything, you are all in the wine. I wish you good health!"

Two comrades who have been in the army happily clinked glasses for the union of their children. The whole wedding was filled with laughter and joyful and peaceful.

After Mao Anying and Liu Siqi got married, Liu Siqi continued to go to school and further studies. Mao Anying worked in the unit. The couple, Qinse and Ming, worked hard for their respective dreams, and the years were quiet and sweet.

A year later, the Korean War broke out, and Mao Anying applied to join North Korea to serve as the volunteer army . Before leaving, Mao Anying went to the hospital to say goodbye to Liu Siqi, who had just finished the appendix surgery: "Siqi, my father sent me on a business trip to a distant place, it may take a long time to come back!"

. Liu Siqi was completely unaware of all this. She didn't know that the distant place An Ying mentioned was North Korea across the Yalu River , and she didn't expect that the couple would be separated forever.

On November 25, 1950, Mao Anying died in the Korean War. After Zhou Enlai received a telegram sent by Peng Dehuai from the front line, he temporarily concealed it because the chairman was sick at the time. When Chairman Mao learned of this news, it was January 2 of the second year.

After learning the bad news, Chairman Mao was worried that Liu Siqi would not be able to withstand the heavy blow after losing her husband just after she got married, so he found a different excuse and deceived Liu Siqi for three years.

In 1953, Liu Siqi received a photo of Mao Anying wearing a volunteer military uniform, and suddenly realized that An Ying was talking about going to North Korea on a business trip.

Liu Siqi took the photo to Zhongnanhai and asked Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao knew that he could not hide it anymore, and it was time to tell her the truth.

Looking at Chairman Mao with a sad expression, Liu Siqi asked in a low voice: "Dad, what's wrong with An Ying? He said he was on a business trip, but he didn't send a letter for more than two years. Does he not love me anymore?"

Chairman Mao sighed a long sigh : "Siqi, An Ying had already sacrificed two years ago! It took me a long time to know." Although Liu Siqi was mentally prepared before coming, when she heard the chairman tell her that Mao Anying had died in person, she still couldn't help it. Her eyes turned dark and she burst into tears...

Forever relatives, the separation of Yin and Yang will never be forgotten

Knowing the bad news of An Ying's sacrifice, Liu Siqi was unable to get out of the sadness for a long time. In order to get Liu Siqi out of the shadow, Chairman Mao decided to send her to study in the Soviet Union in 1954.

On the eve of going abroad, Liu Siqi caught a serious cold. She wrote to Chairman Mao, hoping to see the Chairman again before going abroad.

Chairman Mao replied to her and said : "Siqi, the letter has been received. You must recuperate well when you are sick and recover your strength before you can go abroad. If your health is better, come to see me, otherwise don't come. Father Mao Zedong."

The signature of "Father Mao Zedong" indicates that the Chairman regards Liu Siqi as his daughter again.

A few years later, Liu Siqi, who returned from studying abroad, has entered the threshold of 30 years old and is still alone. Seeing her beautiful years disappearing in pain, Chairman Mao began to worry about her lifelong affairs. Later, at the instruction of the chairman, many people came to introduce Liu Siqi to her partner, but she had no intention of getting married.

After thinking about it, the Chairman wrote her a letter: "The deceased is gone, and the living still have to live. Why don't you listen to the advice about marriage? Make up your mind to get married. It's time..."

Liu Siqi did not respond, and the Chairman asked Shao Hua to persuade her again. Siqi said to Shao Hua: "An Ying has been dead for so many years, and I have never seen his bones before. How could I have the intention to get married again?"

Chairman Mao blamed himself after learning it: "I was negligent. I didn't expect her to be for this reason!"

He arranged for Liu Siqi to go to North Korea to burn incense for An Ying on his behalf. Before leaving, he took out the royalties and handed them over to Siqi, urged her: "You go and see An Ying. This is our family's private affairs. Don't bother North Korea's comrades, let alone use their money. Don't live in the embassy for too long."

In the cemetery of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army in Huichang, North Korea, Liu Siqi stroked Mao Anying's cold tombstone for a long time, and tears slid across his cheeks and fell on the cold ground. "Ten years of life and death are inseparable, and if you don't think about it, you will never forget it." The couple who once loved each other had deep feelings. How could she not be sad when they met many years later in such a cold way? !

After returning from North Korea, Liu Siqi's knot for many years finally untied. In 1962, Liu Siqi and Yang Maozhi, a classmate who was studying in the Soviet Union, re-established their family. On the day of the wedding, Chairman Mao asked his secretary to send 300 yuan as a gift. After Liu Siqi remarried, she did not forget Mao Anying, and Yang Maozhi also understood his wife very much. They went to Zhongnanhai to visit Chairman Mao when they had time. Later, Liu Siqi and Yang Maozhi gave birth to two sons and two daughters. When the eldest son was born, they named their son "Yang Xiaoying" to commemorate Mao Anying.

The first time I went to North Korea to visit the tomb in 1959. In the following decades, Liu Siqi went to North Korea many times, especially after Chairman Mao’s death, every time she went there, she always said gently in front of Mao Anying’s tomb: "I have come to see you again with my father’s instructions."

Time is like flowing water. In the blink of an eye, 30 years have passed. Liu Siqi is already wearing white temples, but her nostalgia for Mao Anying is still in her heart. Whenever there is an activity commemorating Mao Anying, she will put down everything and participate.

In May 2006, Liu Siqi led the whole family to Dayu Cave, where Mao Anying died for the first time. Standing at the former site of the Dayu Cave Volunteer Army Headquarters, Liu Siqi's eyes were filled with tears and said: "Anying, today I will bring the children to visit you to the grave. They respect you and miss you. I am old and no longer Siqi of the past; Anying, once I cannot come to visit you for my grave due to my age or illness, they will come on my behalf, and you will always be their relatives! ”

In Liu Siqi's heart, An Ying is not only a lost husband, but also a family that she and her children will never forget!

ending

Liu Siqi's affection and longing accompanied her throughout her life. She and Mao Anying have similar childhood experiences and common pursuits. All the emotions in gradually bring the two young hearts closer in the continuous interaction and contact. How incredible it is that The beauty of fascination.

They could have snuggled up to each other and joined hands for a lifetime, but the cruel war ruthlessly took away her lover, leaving An Ying, who was in her 20s, on the Korean battlefield forever, leaving her alone and sad.

Although through the efforts of her family and herself, she finally walked out of the haze and had a new life, that kind of sadness was forever buried in the deepest corner of her heart until the last moment of her death!