On February 19, 1997, on an ordinary night, at the age of 93, he passed away due to illness in the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army in Beijing. He did not have a cemetery, and his family followed his last wish to scatter his ashes to the sea, which he loved all his life, so that he could "return dust to dust and dust to earth" as he wished, free from all shackles, and freely roam around the vast sea and sky.
He is a great man of China*** Many years later, a reporter quietly came to an ordinary alley in Jingshan Back Street in Beijing, passed through the gray gate, stopped outside a courtyard with gray walls, and stopped to stare at it.
The early spring sun gently poured on the branches and leaves of the old elm trees that still stood silently at the end of the alley, for a long time.
The target of the reporter's visit was not the old courtyard house where *** once lived, but a small courtyard next to it. It is the residence of General Zhang Baozhong, the secretary of the guard before his death, and it is full of traces of his old man's life.
A spirited centenarian warmly greeted the reporter under the grape trellis, and he enthusiastically shared with the reporter the health regimen of Comrade ***. General Zhang Baozhong said that Comrade ** was able to live a long life because he had a regular life, which was particularly obvious in the four aspects of diet, drinking, exercise and mentality.
1.Self-disciplined: He gladly accepted the advice to drink less liquor;He happily agreed to his request to quit smoking. From the mouth of General Zhang Baozhong, it can be known that the work and rest time of ** is fixed almost every day, and there is a set of "operation" rules of its own.
At 6:30 in the morning, he got up on time, washed up, and went for a half-hour walk in the yard. Zhang Baozhong recalled, ** Treating a walk is like completing a serious job, with a serious attitude.
The outer wall of the courtyard where he lives is about 140 meters, and he walks 18 times before stopping, during which he is never lazy, tricky, or shortcut.
If the weather is not good and he can't exercise in the courtyard, he will choose to take a stroll in the corridor or do some simple aerobics choreographed by himself, such as chest expansion and leg stretching, to relax and unwind.
** The breakfast time is usually 8 a.m., and the meal is relatively simple, consisting of eggs, steamed buns, porridge and kimchi, which he likes very much. At about 9 o'clock in the morning, ** starts work, usually sitting in the study to listen to the secretary read domestic and foreign news and newspaper summaries, or to deal with briefings or documents sent by the ** office.
Lunchtime, like most others, is at 12 noon. At this time, the people of the Deng family will gather together, divide into two tables, and accompany *** to lunch.
**From Sichuan, the taste is biased towards Sichuan people, and likes to eat heavy meat dishes such as back pot meat, tamale, and button meat, especially fatty pork and home-made pickled pickles and tofu.
However, he is very disciplined and only orders 4 dishes and 1 soup per meal, and never overeats even if the food is delicious. ** Also likes to eat whole grains, at least twice a week, such as cornmeal, buckwheat noodles, sorghum rice, etc., this Xi has been maintained for many years.
**'s daily life is very regular, after the lunch break, in the afternoon, either playing bridge with friends or meeting guests in the study. The Deng family's dinner was set for half past six, and ** insisted that the whole family be there before the meal could begin.
In the evening, ** will watch the news broadcast on time, unless there are special circumstances, he will definitely insist on watching. Around 10 o'clock, **end the day's life and rest.
**'s daily life is not special, he has his own preferences. He likes to drink green tea, especially Longjing tea, one cup in the morning and one in the afternoon, never overdoing it;He also likes to drink, but never heavily.
In the year he retired, his son Deng Pufang gave him a bottle of good wine, but the medical staff immediately reminded him that for the sake of his health, try not to drink or drink less baijiu.
** Very understanding, from now on only drink a drink during the meal, and abstain from alcohol at other times.
** When he saw someone in the newspaper saying that he was in good health by drinking Chinese medicine and soaking wine every day, he immediately called Zhang Baozhong and asked him seriously if he really had such a thing. Zhang Baozhong replied no, ** asked him to check.
After Zhang Baozhong verified, he asked the newspaper to publish a "correction" in the middle of the newspaper, and after seeing it, he smiled, waved his hand and said, "Forget it," and then revealed the matter.
** Smoked for decades, and in order to make him smoke less, his family and staff came up with various solutions. For example, when *** met with a foreign friend, the foreign friend curiously asked him why he only smoked half a cigarette.
** Reluctantly pointed to Zhang Baozhong, saying that this was the method they used to restrain themselves, but this caused a waste, originally one cigarette butt, but now it has become two.
** When interviewed by American Radio in Ziguangge, the reporter saw him take out a cigarette and asked him for one. But when the reporter was about to light it, he found that the cigarette filter was longer than a cigarette.
**Looking at the reporter's surprised expression, he explained proudly: "This is their special 'targeted' strategy for me, and my bad Xi of smoking can't be changed!"
** once told Hong Kong reporter Lu Keng that he knew that smoking was not good, but because he was old, he didn't want to be forced to quit smoking, and wanted to be chic for a few more years, even if his life was shortened because of this, he also admitted it.
However, just when everyone thought that he would always be with cigarettes, he suddenly followed the advice of a health care doctor and resolutely quit smoking, with a very resolute attitude, which surprised Zhang Baozhong and others.
He is a very principled person who has strict self-discipline in his actions. Whether it's eating, exercising, smoking, drinking, as long as someone makes a suggestion, he will seriously consider it, and if it makes sense, he will change it immediately, without ambiguity;And for what he thinks is right, he will always stick to it and never let up.
His lifestyle is in line with the requirements of traditional Chinese health care and modern nutrition, and has a very significant help for health and longevity.
02, Optimist: When asked him the secret of his longevity, he smiled and said that he was convinced that there was a tall man on top of the sky when it fell. Of course, in addition to self-discipline and persistence in lifestyle, **'s longevity is also related to his mentality.
In 1984, the former German Chancellor visited China and asked very curiously about the secret of longevity", * replied: "I have always been optimistic, even if the sky falls, I am not afraid, because there is a tall man on top."
The following year, the Prime Minister of Tobago visited China again and asked a similar question, saying kindly: "Many guests have asked me this question, and my answer is still those words - optimism."
I've been through a lot of difficult times, and if I hadn't been optimistic, I wouldn't have survived where I am now. ”
**'s life is full of wisdom and optimism, and his cheerfulness and humor are his unique style. In the 70s of the last century, when Sino-Japanese relations were tense, ** visited Japan on behalf of China and participated in a press conference.
At the press conference, he was deliberately embarrassed by foreign reporters, but instead of being afraid, he stood calmly in front of the camera and preemptively said: "If my answer is wrong, please criticize."
A reporter from the Shishi News Agency asked him: "Your speech just mentioned hegemonism, and our country has always adopted all-round diplomacy and has been friendly with all countries
In the Sino-Japanese Friendship Treaty, anti-hegemonism is one of its core contents. In order to achieve peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region and in the world, we cannot but oppose hegemonism.
If someone tries to impose hegemony on Japan, I believe that the Japanese people will not agree. **'s words left the Japanese reporter speechless, and also made him deeply admired.
In his life, similar challenges are not uncommon, but he has a unique "strength" that can not be afraid of the difficulties in front of him, face them bravely, and use his optimism and humor to resolve the troubles of life and work.
His state of mind affected his health, making his life seem to be always vibrant, exuding a youthful breath from the depths of his heart and mind.
The 84-year-old *** said he was 84 years old when he met with the 48-year-old Prime Minister of Norway, Mrs. Gro Harlem Brundtland. However, the accompanying Vice Minister Zhou Nan mistakenly translated 84 years old as 48 years old when translating.
**After hearing this, he did not blame Zhou Nan, but humorously said that he had the secret of rejuvenation, and now he was the same age as Mrs. Brundtland.
Facing the end of his life, ** still maintains an open-minded attitude. He smiled and said, the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, people live to my age, and death is also a happy event, because new life will replace us.
In his world, there seems to be no difficulty that cannot be overcome, and he will face all challenges with a smile and deal with them positively. Therefore, his life is naturally in line with the concept of traditional Chinese health preservation: physical and mental health, and longevity.
03, the secret of longevity: to his family, he shows a peaceful and kind elder demeanor;To outsiders, he has shown an approachable leadership charisma. In addition, the secret of longevity is also related to a health proverb, that is, "the benevolent live high".
In him, we don't see any shelf belonging to the elderly, whether it is to his family or to outsiders, he shows a kind and approachable demeanor.
He adhered to the spirit of simple struggle all his life, was selfless and uncomplicated, had noble moral character, simple style, and was honest and upright all his life, and was really a respectable elder. ** He often admonishes his children that they must abide by the law and discipline, not use his privileges for personal gain, do not allow his children to interfere in his political affairs, do not disclose any confidential policies of the party and the state, do not allow his children to ask questions, and cannot speak at will.
In private, ** loves children very much and likes to get along with young people, so the children of the Deng family have always lived with him. Someone curiously asked ***'s eldest daughter: "You are all fifty or sixty years old, do you still live with your family?"
Will there be a contradiction?Deng Lin replied: "Of course there will be contradictions, when we were young, every time we quarreled, my father would say, 'If you want to quarrel, go outside to quarrel', he will not judge right and wrong, and he will not care about our contradictions."
Mom asked him why he didn't care, and Dad said, no matter what, sooner or later these contradictions will pass. ”
**With its impartial and selfless attitude, the children feel that they are fair and just, so the family relationship is harmonious, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere, and becoming a haven for every family member.
On the National Day of one year, during the Tiananmen Square review, the classic slogan "Xiaoping, hello" put up by students of Peking University touched the hearts of all Chinese.
Comrade Xiaoping has a magical power that allows people to put aside his aura of leadership and affectionately call him "Xiaoping" and see him as a "civilian" leader.
This is inextricably linked to his approachability. Once, ** went on a business trip to Hubei, and the waiters at the East Lake Hotel waited nervously at the door, and when *** got off the bus, they immediately delivered towels.
However, ** took the initiative to shake hands with them one by one, and greeted them cordially, calling them "little ghosts".
**Simple life, indifferent to fame and fortune, he hopes to live like ordinary people. He once had a serious conversation with the leader at home, saying that he did not want to be ***, and repeatedly emphasized that the honor he won should be attributed to the party and the people.
For him, it's actually a stress. He stressed that what he has done is precisely to express the common aspiration of the Chinese people and the CPC. In the years that followed, ** had another in-depth exchange with his brother, and finally sincerely said: "As long as I can be a citizen of a rich country, I will be satisfied."
He always adheres to his true colors, remains truthful, does not regard power as personal private property, does not regard himself as the savior of the world, and does not pursue material enjoyment, his heart is full of light and light, and his relationship with others is also full of harmony and happiness.
This is another important reason why *** is able to stay healthy and live a long life.