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Text|Mr. Ren.In 1950, he visited the Soviet Union for the first time to congratulate Stalin on his birthday. Six years later, Stalin had passed away and Khrushchev became the new leader of the Soviet Union.Edit|Mr. Ren.
Considering the century-old plan of national development and construction, ** decided to embark on a trip to visit the Soviet Union again in 1956, and ***, who had just returned from victory on the battlefield to resist US aggression and aid Korea, also went with him.
Throughout his life, he has only been abroad twice, and both times to the Soviet Union. **An important reason for reluctance to go abroad is that you are not very accustomed to foreign dining. In 1956, during this visit to the USSR, he was not very interested in the steak provided by the Soviet embassy and even said:"It's not as good as the spicy rice noodles in Hunan. ”
So, what interesting things happened during this trip to the USSR?**What kind of diplomatic history between China and the Soviet Union is behind the visit to the Soviet Union?What was the end result of the visit?
In the glamour of the past, the chairman, the great man who led the way, smiled and gently put a piece of Western-style steak back on the table to show that he was not used to this exotic delicacy. He and the Prime Minister immediately engaged in a casual conversation and discussed daily affairs. Carrying a heavy responsibility, he mentioned his recent ambition to sign a military agreement with the Soviet UnionAnd eager to catch a glimpse of that mysterious nuclear submarine base. But the Soviets were reluctant to show off their core technology, which made Peng feel a little frustrated.
** But with a smile and an understatementIf the core secrets of the Soviet Union are not easily visible?Mr. Peng also mentioned his desire to observe the atomic bomb, which made *** laugh even more. He knew very well that certain secrets of the Soviet Union would not be easily revealed, especially those that were of great importance.
In those bleak moments, the mood of ** was quite low. But then, ** personally went out and drank Moutai with Khrushchev, and the friendship deepened in the wine. In a hazy state of alcohol, Khrushchev finally agreed to China sending a delegation to the Soviet Union to discuss matters.
This scene proves once again that when alcohol is in place, human favor is also in place. **Companion*** to visit the Soviet Union, but in the face of foreign food habits and culture, even these two brave and fearless leaders felt embarrassed.
Facing the steak on the plate, Mr. Peng said with emotion"It's better than a bowl of spicy rice noodles!."”This emotion, although commonplace, also reflects their deep affection for the local culture. In order to be able to sign a contract, they had to do as they could, even if it meant starving.
**, just after the difficult years of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, he became the deputy secretary of the **Military Commission, shouldering heavier responsibilities. Not only do you need to pay attention to national defense plans, but you also have to accompany *** to visit other countries. **Entrusted him with a major task, Mr. Peng did not dare to slack off. Although aid agreements were signed with the Soviet Union before, they were all basic projects. Mr. Peng keenly pointed outMilitary projects with the USSR were not enough. **Agreeing with him, it was decided to let Mr. Peng lead a team to the Soviet Union, **how to develop more advanced equipment **
However, in the USSR, while other matters were going well, at the dinner table they had problems. Faced with the Western-style steak on the plate and the knives and forks on the plate, Mr. Peng insisted that he preferred spicy rice noodles. Can't help but laugh about that. The trip to the Soviet Union was not only a diplomatic visit, but also full of interesting facts and cordial people-to-people exchanges.
1956 was not the first time in his life that he embarked on a trip to visit the Soviet Union, throughout his life: in 1950, he met with the then supreme state leader of the Soviet Union: Stalin, during this visit to the Soviet UnionChina and the Soviet Union signed the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance, reaching a military alliance. During this period, a lot of interesting things happened.
During his visit to the Soviet Union in 1950, it coincided with Stalin's birthday. Out of diplomatic courtesy, the Chinese embassy in the USSR specifically informed the Soviet side that Stalin had prepared a precious gift for this trip。In those turbulent times, when news of China's gift reached Stalin's ears, he showed deep gratitude.
The chairman responded with deep words, saying that the gift list probably carried the heartfelt blessings of the Chinese civilians. In the process of finding a suitable gift, ** racked his brains and thought for a long time, and finally came up with a list, which is really a collection of the sincere wishes of the Chinese people.
What is even more rare is that ** personally wrote a word for Stalin, full of oriental wisdom and affectionate brushstrokes. Stalin was so moved by this that he decided to hang it in the exhibition hall and to hang the five-star red flag next to it as a sign of the highest respect.
From this detail, it is clear that Stalin respected and admired ***. This sincerity between the leaders of the two countries made it possible for relations between the Soviet Union and China to develop smoothly and deeply.
In fact, the desire of the chairman to visit the USSR has been brewing for a long time, and the years have flowed, but various factors have always put this plan on hold. However, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, China was finally summoned by the Soviet UnionI was ecstatic about this and attached great importance to this long journey. In his heart, this is not only a visit by a national leader, but also a momentous moment that he has longed for and dreamed of.
In the context of that era, the Chinese knew a etiquette deeply rooted in the bone marrow: to be a guest at someone's house, never to come empty-handed. This kind of etiquette is even more important in the interaction between countries. In the face of such a challenge, both the President and the members of the Chinese Communist Party have put a great deal of effort into finding gifts that are both precious and affectionate.
On the occasion of Stalin's birthday, the choice of gifts was particularly crucial. **After pondering for a long time, I finally drew up a list of gifts that contain China's profound cultural heritage:Orchid porcelain vase, cloisonne tea set, all kinds of artworks, these are the symbols of traditional Chinese culture;High-quality Longjing green tea, etc., is also a good gift。However, what is even more touching is that the list also includes cabbage, green onions, pears and other things in ordinary people's homes, these ordinary things, in the eyes of ***, are equally precious.
Indicate to Stalin that these items represent the birthday wishes of ordinary Chinese people. Stalin thus felt a special sense of intimacy. This is not only a sincere political and ideological exchange, but also the enthusiasm and respect in the hearts of the Chinese people. Stalin sensed a strong signal that the nascent China deserved support and assistance.
He also wrote a birthday message for Stalin, and every word and sentence was full of sincerity, expressing his good friend to this Chinese people- Stalin's heartfelt wishes for his birthday. The convergence of these emotions is not only the diplomatic etiquette between countries, but also the profound blending of culture and emotion.
Although China and the Soviet Union are good brothers in the big socialist family, it is inevitable that there will be some discord between brothers. During his visit to China, Soviet adviser Mikoyan had some arrogant behavior, which made *** very unhappy. In 1950, his first visit to the Soviet Union defended the dignity of the country by countering the arrogant attitude of the Soviet Union with just the right behavior.
On that night in Moscow in 1950, the chairman gazed at the fish on the table and asked softly: ".Is this a live fish?”The originally lively and noisy scene suddenly fell into silence. The surrounding crowd was puzzled, after all, whether it was live or dead, it was just a delicacy in the guest's house. However, this unexpected question seemed to bring unspeakable embarrassment to the Soviet side.
Upon hearing the words of ***, the Soviet representative immediately got up and explained that the fish had frozen to death due to the cold weather. ** Frowning slightly, expressing his preference for eating only live fish. At this moment, embarrassment permeated the entire banquet hall, and only the prime minister knew it and understood the deep meaning.
Soon, the news spread quickly in Moscow - * only eat live fish, but no one knows the underlying reason behind it. This is a strong response to Mikoyan's attitude during his past visits to China.
Subsequently, **wittily gave the Soviet Union a ladder**, laughing that a live fish and a dead fish were just a thought. The Soviets then brought the fish back into the kitchen, and when they brought it out again, they declared it to be a live fish. Everyone resolved this small conflict in laughterTasted the fish and responded to Mikoyan's former provocations in a humorous way.
**A simple life, rarely change new clothes, and are also very particular about food. Even in foreign countries, he would follow the local customs, and even though he was not used to eating steak, he once tried to taste Western food with chopsticks. However, why are you so obsessed with the difference between live and dead fish at the dinner table?
When he first arrived in the Soviet Union, the Kremlin colonel provided *** and his entourage with abundant ingredients for Chinese chefs to cook. However, when *** caught a glimpse of the fish, he directly asked if it was alive or dead. When he learned that it was a frozen fish, he immediately refused to accept it. This move surprised everyone, and the persistence of ** made the colonel immediately say that he would look for live fish, even if it was a harsh winter in Moscow, and decided to respect ***'s wishes.
In fact, there is an unknown reason behind this. When Soviet envoy Mikoyan visited China, China prepared sumptuous delicacies as a courtesy. But Mikoyan was arrogant, not only posing his own cans, but even questioning the freshness of the fish on the table. This left a deep impression on ***'s heart, and it was regarded as a kind of contempt for China. Therefore, when he visited the Soviet Union later, he reciprocated in the same way, and with this ingenious method, he reported Mikoyan's old accounts.
After the old differences between China and the Soviet Union were resolved, the two socialist brotherly countries finally met frankly and signed the "Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance" on Valentine's Day in 1950, opening a new era of friendship between the two countries.
In that era of change and hope, the Soviet Union's assistance to China was like timely rain, injecting vitality into the nascent Chinese civil power. The generosity of the Soviet Union was not only a material gift, but also an economic and technological reconstruction and enlightenment. It is this steady stream of aid, such as technical support, equipment, capital injection, and infrastructure development, that has paved the way for China's slow recovery from the long war, the wreckage of industrialization, and the challenges of modernization.
This kind of assistance, like a spring breeze and rain, has imperceptibly laid the cornerstone of China's planned economy and sowed the seeds of hope for the development of state-owned enterprises and the vigorous growth of various industries. The help of the USSR, like a powerful torrent, quickly filling the capital accumulation needed for China's economic development and drastically shortening the journey to acquiring knowledge and skills——These knowledge and skills may require the hard work and unremitting learning of several generations of workers under normal conditions.
In addition, by joining the socialist camp led by the Soviet Union, China received much-needed support internationally, effectively counteracting the pressure of the economic blockade, the embargo of 400 commodities and military threats from the capitalist bloc.
The Soviet Union's comprehensive assistance rewrote the industrial map of this new country. Before that important treaty was signed, about 70 percent of China's industrial resources were concentrated along the southeastern coast, the center of the 19th century when Western powers and the Qing Dynasty were at the heart of the country.
The Soviet Union's aid projects were mainly deployed in the northeastern, central, and western regions of ChinaThis strategic adjustment has optimized the spatial distribution of China's industry, stimulated the economic vitality of the previously underdeveloped regions, and promoted China's industrialization and modernization.