In 1970, a special secretary came beside Chairman Mao. The reason why she was special was that before that, she had no experience in secretarial work and only had primary school education.

1970, a special secretary came beside Chairman Mao. The reason why she was special was that before that, she had no experience in secretarial work and only had primary school education.

Her name is Zhang Yufeng. She was originally just an ordinary flight attendant of the Mudanjiang Railway Bureau of Heilongjiang. Because she speaks Mandarin well, has outstanding work ability, and has a youthful and beautiful appearance. She was selected by the Ministry of Railways and was fortunate to become a member of Chairman Mao’s special train.

Originally, Zhang Yufeng thought that being able to work on Chairman Mao’s special train was already the pinnacle of her life, and she was already content. But unexpectedly, 10 years later, when she was 26 years old, she would be transferred to Chairman Mao as a secretary and accompanied Chairman Mao through the last stage of her life.

It can be said that Zhang Yufeng was one of the people Chairman Mao trusted most in his later years and also the person who understood Chairman Mao the best. Because of the long-term torture of illness, Chairman Mao could only lie in bed and work for a long time. In severe cases, he could not even speak. Zhang Yufeng could understand it with just one action or one depth.

In his twilight years, Chairman Mao's temper became increasingly irritable. Only Zhang Yufeng understood him enough and could soothe his old man's emotions.

At first, according to the central arrangements, Zhang Yufeng was just Chairman Mao’s life secretary. Later, confidential secretary Xu Yefu died of illness, and Zhang Yufeng was promoted to Chairman Mao’s confidential secretary.

From 1970 to Chairman Mao’s side, until Chairman Mao’s death in September 1976, Zhang Yufeng was with the Chairman almost 24 hours a day. Their feelings had long surpassed those of superiors and subordinates, but were inseparable relatives. For Zhang Yufeng, Chairman Mao is not only a great leader, but also a mentor of his own life.

Zhang Yufeng was born in Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang City. Because of her poor family, she entered the society after finishing elementary school to make money to supplement her family income. Although Zhang Yufeng has no education and no skills, she is born with a good face and just happened to be recruiting workers at the railway bureau. She mustered up the courage to participate in the interview and was finally admitted successfully and became a flight attendant.

For a person without background and education, it is already a very proud thing to have such a decent job, and her parents and family are also proud of her. After work, Zhang Yufeng has always been very serious. If she doesn’t understand, she will study hard. Gradually, her business has become more and more proficient and has been recognized and appreciated by her leaders.

11960 When Chairman Mao selected train conductors, the leaders of the Railway Bureau immediately thought of Zhang Yufeng, who had a beautiful face, outstanding professional ability and standard Mandarin, and recommended it to his superiors as soon as possible. In this way, Zhang Yufeng came to Beijing and successfully became the crew member of the "Chairman Mao Special Train".

After coming to Beijing to work, Zhang Yufeng often came into contact with leaders and heard them discuss many national affairs together. But she understands her mission and is also very clear about the nature of her work. No matter what she hears at work, she pretends not to know anything, and she never mentions it to outsiders, even her husband and family.

For more than ten years of working on Chairman Mao’s special train, Zhang Yufeng still maintained a sincere attitude towards others and completed her job as well as possible. It is precisely because of this enthusiasm and responsibility for the work that the organization trusts her extremely much and transfers her to Chairman Mao as a secretary.

When I came to Zhongnanhai to work, Chairman Mao was already plagued by illness and it was difficult to walk. As a secretary, Zhang Yufeng takes care of Chairman Mao’s diet, daily life, injections and medication every day. It can be said that everything is very important and has won Chairman Mao’s trust. Later, after becoming a confidential secretary, Zhang Yufeng had to read newspapers for the chairman every day to assist him in handling the work, and the two became inseparable "comrades-in-arms".

Later, when Chairman Mao felt that his body was almost ineffective, Chairman Mao often said to Zhang Yufeng: "After I leave, you must not forget to come and see me every year.""

Every time I hear the Chairman say this, Zhang Yufeng is both moved and distressed. What is touched is the Chairman's trust in her. What is distressed is that she really does not want to believe the departure of such a great man.

Before Chairman Mao passed away, he repeatedly reminded him not to forget to see him. Zhang Yufeng agreed with tears.

On September 9, 1976, Chairman Mao passed away. Not long after, Zhang Yufeng quit his job as a confidential secretary and chose to return to her hometown, return to her original job, and live an ordinary life.

She has never forgotten Chairman Mao’s commission before her death. For the 46 years since Chairman Mao passed away, she has visited him every year. In Zhang Yufeng’s heart, Chairman Mao never left.