After Mao Anying's death, ** couldn't get out of grief and said such a thing to an old friend
On November 25, 1950, Mao Anying, the eldest son of **, died heroically on the battlefield to resist US aggression and aid Korea. After that, ** fell into a long period of grief and avoided talking about Mao Anying. Until March 1951, in a conversation with an old friend, ** expressed his inner feelings. At that time, ** said: "Anying is my eldest son, and I miss him deeply. He was brave and brave, gave his life for his country, and was my proudest son. ”
In South Pyongan Province, North Korea, there is a cemetery commemorating the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers. In the cemetery, a piece of granite is engraved with "The Tomb of Mao Anying Martyrs", marking the permanent resting place of Mao Anying, the eldest son of the great leader. Comrade Mao Anying's patriotism and spirit of sacrifice have inspired generation after generation of young people to work hard for the cause of the motherland.
In 1950, when the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea broke out, Mao Anying, as a member of the Beijing Machinery General Factory, volunteered to participate in the Korean battlefield. Mao Anying found the commander-in-chief*** and expressed his desire to join the battle. However, ** rejected Mao Anying's request without careful consideration, exhorting him to contribute to the motherland in the machine factory. Despite this, Mao Anying persevered and insisted on going to the front, showing infinite loyalty to the country.
**The commander saw that Mao Anying insisted on participating in the war, and his own obstruction was useless, so he decided to consult with ***, hoping that the chairman could dissuade Mao Anying from giving up the idea of the front line. However, unexpectedly, ** was very supportive of Mao Anying's request to join the war. **Tell me*** Mao Anying submitted a war petition to me very early, he didn't want to be comfortable in the factory, but was eager to go to the front line to experience it. Although this decision is not within my power, it is ultimately up to you to decide whether or not to allow him to go to war. ”
**Explained the high danger of this battle, pointed out that the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea was faced with a coalition led by the United States**, the enemy had the world's most advanced ** equipment, the US military had strong air supremacy, and the possibility of victory made *** himself worried. Let Mao Anying go to the battlefield to fight, ** is really reassuring.
** Aware of the dangers of this war, but also understand his son's inner desire to fight. Therefore, ** put forward a suggestion: although Kishi Ying lacks actual combat experience in combat, he has learned Russian and English in recent years, and may be able to produce some help to the volunteers on the battlefield. Placing him in command as an interpreter was also a viable option.
In this case, ** had to agree to Mao Anying's request to enlist. In 1950, Mao Anying took the initiative to join the Chinese People's Volunteer Army and served as the secretary of the Russian translation of the headquarters on the Korean battlefield. Most of the volunteers did not know Mao Anying's identity. Mao Anying has been keeping a low profile since arriving in North Korea, never revealing to others that he is the son of ***, and has never enjoyed special treatment because of his status.
He ate and lived with the soldiers, and faced difficult conditions together. Mao Anying maintained unity and mutual assistance with the volunteer soldiers, and silently struggled for a common goal. He was very active in his daily work and quickly mastered the work related to battlefield translation. On November 25, 1950, Daeyudong, where the headquarters of the Volunteer Army was located, was suddenly attacked by an air raid. **The commander immediately ordered the fighters to evacuate to a nearby bomb shelter to avoid the bombing.
In the air-raid shelter, Mao Anying suddenly remembered that there was a military map that had not been brought out. Military maps are extremely scarce on the battlefield, and without them, command the situation will be severely affected. Mao Anying rushed back to the headquarters without hesitation. At this time, the U.S. fighter jets threw condensation bombs at Dayu Cave, and the General Headquarters was instantly engulfed in flames. He was only 28 years old at the time of his death.
After Mao Anying's death, a soldier tearfully sorted out his belongings. They never knew that the sacrificed "Secretary Liu" was actually ***'s son Mao Anying. Mao Anying used his nickname "Secretary Liu" to prevent his comrades-in-arms from being estranged after knowing their identities. Soon, ** learned the news of Mao Anying's sacrifice, and did not eat for a whole day and night.
He didn't know how to explain the matter to ***, and regretted agreeing to let Mao Anying participate in the war. However, the news of Mao Anying's sacrifice must be reported**. It can only be with a heavy heart to send a telegram to the ** Military Commission. **After Ye Zilong in the confidential room received the telegram, shock, grief, and complex emotions were intertwined.
Ye Zilong and Mao Anying are brothers and sisters, and they feel extremely sad to learn that Mao Anying died bravely. He decided to tell *** first to discuss how to communicate the matter to ***. **After learning about it, he almost couldn't stand on his feet, and he worked with Mao Anying like his own son. Considering that *** is in full command of the war, it is agreed that it is not appropriate to inform *** at this time, fearing that the chairman will not be able to bear this burden. A year later, the situation in North Korea eased slightly, and the telegram of Mao Anying's death was handed over to ***
** I felt extremely sad in an instant, but I didn't expect my son to be separated from me. Although the chairman was not overly sad on the surface, he was like a knife on the inside. There is constant news from the front, the fourth battle of the Korean War is about to begin, and the situation is complicated. At this time, ** decided to return to China in person to report the battle situation on the front line to ***, and described in detail the process of Mao Anying's death. On February 21, 1951, ** and his entourage returned to Beiping, he was exhausted, but he did not feel sleepy. **With a tired body and a heavy heart, drive to Zhongnanhai.
**After seeing ***, he first made a detailed report on the situation on the battlefield in Korea. Then, he paused, frowned, and talked about Mao Anying's misfortune. Mao Anying's death and the situation on that day were clearly stated to ***. **Blamed himself for saying that he was responsible for all this, it was he who failed to protect Mao Anying, and asked ** to give him a severe punishment.
**Immediately interrupted: "You don't have to blame yourself for this, there will inevitably be ** in war." Moreover, it was Kishi Ying who voluntarily went to Korea to fight. He, like other volunteer soldiers, fought for his country. You can't just because he's my son and it's a big deal. Hearing ***'s words, ** couldn't help but burst into tears.
He knew that *** had deep feelings for Mao Anying, but the chairman hid the pain in his heart. In 1976, after his death, the staff who sorted out the chairman's belongings found some neat old clothes at the bottom of the cabinet in the chairman's bedroom. These clothes look old, but they are neatly folded. **'s secretary revealed that the chairman often took out these clothes in the middle of the night and stroked them repeatedly.
These clothes are Mao Anying's relics, two shirts, a pair of pants, a military cap, and a towel. **The life manager revealed that when the weather is good, ** will often take these relics out to dry. The chairman stood in front of his clothes, sometimes in silent contemplation. He buried his thoughts about his son Mao Anying deep in his heart and did not easily confide in outsiders.
**There is little mention of Mao Anying's death. One night, ** was sitting quietly in the study, and her daughter walked in. She saw *** sitting distractedly, about to speak. ** Suddenly said: "It would be nice if Kishi Ying could walk in with you." In March 1953, ** had a conversation with his old friend Zhou Shizhao. ** He has been a classmate and friend of Zhou Shizhao for many years.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhou Shizhao often reported to the chairman on work matters. In this conversation, ** poured out his deep sigh to Zhou Shizhao for many years. ** said: "If I hadn't sent Kishi Ying to the Korean battlefield in the first place, he would not have died." But if you think about it, war needs to be borne by someone. I have a son and a leader, and if I don't send my own son and don't let him fight for my country, who should I send?”
** Continued: "The human heart is made of flesh, and I love my son. If I don't let him go to the front to fight, and someone else sends his own son, then what kind of leader am I. "* The most heart-wrenching thing is that his son Mao Anying did not enjoy much good time during his lifetime. Mao Anying was born in 1922, and after the defeat of the Great Revolution, he took his mother and two younger brothers to Shaxian to hide.
In 1930, Mao Anying and her mother were unfortunately imprisoned. The 8-year-old spent a long time in prison and was later released on bail. He and his younger brother were sent to Datong Kindergarten but were forced to disband soon after. During this period, Mao Anying's youngest brother Mao Anlong died of illness. After leaving kindergarten, Mao Anying and her younger brother were sent to the home of the revolutionary Dong Jianwu.
At first, the party organization also regularly sent living expenses to Dong Jianwu's family. However, in 1933, ** moved to Jiangxi, and financial aid was interrupted. Dong Jianwu's wife's attitude towards Mao Anying's brothers deteriorated, and she often made things difficult for them. In the end, Mao Anying fled with her younger brother and began a long wandering life. They used to live under bridgeheads, and with the help of well-wishers, they worked as servants in the homes of the rich.
Mao Anying is very hardworking and takes on most of the work and takes care of her younger brother. Despite his desire to study, he was poor and could only help the coachman push the cart in exchange for a few copper plates. The world in the book fascinated him deeply, and he was determined to pursue a revolutionary career like his father. Mao Anying and his younger brother depended on each other for quite some time, until Dong Jianwu found them again and contacted the party organization, ending their wandering life.
In 1936, Mao Anying and Mao Anqing went to study in the Soviet International Children's Hospital. He studied hard and read books and newspapers day and night. He cherished the dream of one day being able to go to the battlefield and contribute to the country. In 1946, Mao Anying returned to Yan'an and joined the Communist Party. In 1950, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea broke out, and Mao Anying died bravely on the battlefield. Despite his sacrifice, his spirit will always inspire the people and we will always miss him!