On September 9, 1976, the great leader of the Communist Party of China and a great man of a generation passed away in Beijing, which shocked the whole country and even the world. The death of ** is a great sad event in Chinese history and a great loss to the Communist Party of China and the people. At such an important moment in history, the publication of obituaries and eulogies is particularly crucial. The drafting of these two documents touches the hearts of the whole party and the whole country, and requires repeated reflection and meticulous organization. The death of ** means that the country will usher in a new period in history, so these documents are not only a tribute to a great leader, but also a deep reflection on the future and future direction of the country.
In this foreword, we will reveal behind the scenes behind the drafting of obituaries and eulogies, the decision-making and thought processes behind them, and the far-reaching implications they have had on China's history and future. ** is a superstar of the Chinese revolution, and his death will inevitably arouse the deep concern and thinking of the whole party and the whole country.
In the spring of 1976, **'s health was so serious that it was worrying. His cor pulmonale had progressed to a very severe level, and his body was so emathed that he needed help for a walk. The speech barrier and weakened eyesight have made ***'s physical condition worse, and his health situation is becoming more and more worrying.
However, although his health is deteriorating, his heart is always tied to national affairs. In the spring of 1973, his health improved briefly, and he was able to go for a walk outside and personally preside over the meeting of the Politburo. This made the surrounding staff mistakenly think that ***'s condition had improved, but in fact, the lesions in his body had not been reduced.
The paralysis on the right side and the symptoms of hemiplegia like a mild stroke also restrict the sleep of ***. Speech and vision impairments make it difficult for him to communicate. ** gradually lost vision in both eyes, and the difficulty of eating and swallowing became increasingly difficult. In the spring of 1976, the condition became more critical, and the leadership and medical team worked hard to find a way. However, at this critical moment, a secret task fell on Zhou Qicai of the ** Office Secretariat.
Zhou Qicai is a young secretary who feels a lot of pressure in the face of health challenges. He is well aware of the great responsibility he has on his shoulders, and he must remain calm and focused, and go all out to provide the best service to ***.
Every day, Zhou Qicai personally takes care of ***'s daily life and takes care of his diet and rest. He tried his best to alleviate ***'s condition. When he needs to communicate, he listens patiently and tries his best to understand ***'s wishes, helping him express his thoughts.
However, Zhou Qicai knows that although his care and efforts can bring some comfort to ***, ***'s condition has reached the point of no return. He was faced with a difficult task, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not stop the gradual deterioration of ***'s health.
At this moment, Zhou Qicai deeply felt the responsibility and pressure of being a leader. He understands that his work is not only for the health of the individual, but also for the good of the country and the people. Despite the major challenges, Zhou Qicai has always maintained strong faith and determination. He sticks to his post, works tirelessly to serve the best, and interprets loyalty and responsibility with his practical actions.
In late July 1976, China was in a stormy moment. Zhou Qicai received an urgent request from Politburo member Wang Dongxing, asking him and Li Xin to go to Huairentang. They immediately set off and came to Huairentang, only to find the place empty.
The corridor was cold and silent, and Zhou Qicai couldn't help but feel a little uneasy in his heart. Suddenly, a heavy message came from the mouth of the oncoming *** and other *** leaders - drafting ***'s obituary and eulogy. The two young cadres suddenly felt a heavy heart, and they understood that this was an extremely important and heart-wrenching mission.
In order to maintain confidentiality and facilitate work, Zhou Qicai and Li Xin decided to live in Huairentang temporarily. Time was pressing, and they threw themselves into the drafting work, regardless of day and night. In the midst of grief and bitter weeping, they sorted out the glorious revolutionary history, and for the sake of secrecy, they used the triangle symbol instead of the name of ***.
Wang Dongxing confessed that the heavy responsibility of keeping the manuscript fell on Zhou Qicai's shoulders, and he did not report it, but only waited for orders. The manuscript was temporarily placed in the safe, and Zhou Qicai silently prayed, hoping that this sad manuscript would never be used. However, tragedy struck. On September 9, 1976, ** passed away, and the news of grief spread throughout the country. **'s will was unsealed at the meeting presided over by ***, and Zhou Qicai read out the deep sadness in his heart.
The content of the obituary and eulogy was finally completed, and Zhou Qicai was able to convey it to Zhu Muzhi, president of Xinhua News Agency. In order to ensure accuracy, Zhou Qicai personally handed over the manuscript to Zhu Muzhi. At three o'clock in the afternoon of September 18, 1976, the memorial service of ** was held in Tiananmen Square. Millions of people flocked to the square, staring at the fluttering red flags, and they silently bid farewell to the great leader with a heavy heart. Zhou Qicai and Li Xin were also in the crowd, looking at the coffin of the great man, full of emotion and sorrow.
In 1976, the entire country and the world of China were shocked by the passing of a great leader. Although people have seen the image of *** aging in the news and film records, his death still makes people feel sudden. The translator Shabri (a Chinese Jew) recalled: "For at least a year, we knew that he was not far from us. But in the final moments, his passing still shocks us. ”
In the morning, Liu Xiangping, Minister of Health, Yang Chun and Xu Jing of the Academy of Medical Sciences became the first people to learn the news of ***'s death. They all felt very sudden, and Xu Jing's mind suddenly went blank.
Yang Zhengquan, who was the deputy director of the People's Radio Station at the time, learned the news of his death, his body seemed to be coagulated, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
The leaders of many military units were also informed of the news of ***'s death, and they were urgently summoned to the conference hall. Fu Xuezheng felt dizzy, took the telegram and looked at it, and tears couldn't stop flowing. The few people who learned earlier that *** had passed away were deeply saddened, and those who listened to the obituary on the radio were even more distraught.
When the People's Radio began to broadcast the news of the "Letter to the Whole Party, the Whole Army, and the People of All Nationalities in the Country," the people of the whole country fell into great shock and sorrow. Whether it is urban or rural, whether it is old or young, ** occupies a special position in the hearts of the people of the whole country. He was a great leader in the minds of countless people, a revolutionary mentor and a relative of a generation. When the news came, 800 million people seemed to be feeling the pain of losing their loved ones at the same time.
The whole world was shocked by the passing of ***, and the leaders of various countries, political party leaders and celebrities issued speeches and messages of condolence to express their deep condolences. ** Not only the leader of the Chinese people, but also the great standard-bearer of the world revolution. In addition to grief, people have looked back on the great course of the Communist Party of China, and he led the Chinese people to carry out a series of great revolutionary struggles, laid the cornerstone of the Communist Party of China, and changed the course of China's history. His thoughts and spirit will always be remembered in the hearts of the people, and his deeds will always be praised by future generations.
A lifetime of dedication, his passing has saddened the world, but his legacy will live on forever. As a superstar of the century, he led the Chinese people through countless ups and downs, leaving behind immortal ideas and careers. His teaching and leadership have enabled China to embark on the road of independence and self-reliance, and has enabled hundreds of millions of people to stand tall and show incomparable courage and wisdom.
The great cause of ** will always illuminate the way for people to move forward. The ideas and concepts he put forward, such as the first thought, have become the guiding ideology of the Communist Party of China and provide an important theoretical foundation for China's socialist construction. His leadership and decision-making, such as the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, land reform, and the Five-Year Plan, laid a solid foundation for China's development. His teachings and ideas, such as seeking truth from facts, the mass line, and independence and self-determination, are deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people.
Although he is gone, his spirit lives on. His great cause will continue to inspire generation after generation of Chinese to make unremitting efforts to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. His thinking and wisdom will continue to guide the CPC and the Chinese people in their efforts to build a modern socialist country. His spirit and belief will continue to inspire all people in the world who pursue peace, justice and progress to build a community with a shared future for mankind.