In 1955, ** had dinner with confidential secretary Gao Zhi, but the chairman did not use chopsticks, but cared about Gao Zhi's salary. Why is that?
It turned out that ** was born in 1893 in a peasant family in Hunan, and he deeply experienced the hardships and hardships of the people's lives in his early years, so he had a clear understanding of the people's living conditions, and knew that the people were most looking forward to living a prosperous and stable life.
Before and after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the supremacy of the people was always emphasized. In April 1933, while working in a small village in Jiangxi, ** saw an old man carrying two large buckets of muddy water on the road, tired and panting.
Feeling pity and wanting to help. But when I looked closer, I found that the water in the bucket was not only muddy, but also had a lot of weeds and mosquitoes, and it was completely undrinkable or unwashable.
**Wondering, why did the old man use such dirty water to cook and cook? So, he asked the old man directly. The old man reluctantly told him that there was no clean water nearby, and that in order to survive, they had to use dirty water.
** Always concerned about the people's drinking water problem, he personally led the team to find a water source, and successfully drilled a clear water well for the villagers near the village to solve the drinking water problem.
The chairman is strict with himself and his family, never engages in specialization, and lives a simple and low-key life. His favorite folk snacks, such as Mao's braised pork and three fresh bean skins, are simple and delicious, with easy access to raw materials and simple recipes.
Even on his birthday, he ate very modestly. December 26 is his birthday every year, but he doesn't care about it, and if it weren't for the staff reminding him, he might even forget.
Everything he did was for the happiness of the people.
In 1943, on the chairman's 50th birthday, he politely refused a birthday party for him. Instead of celebrating birthdays, he said, it is better to save these resources so that the people can live a better life.
In 1960, on the chairman's 67th birthday, although he did not like birthdays, the staff prepared a few simple vegetarian dishes and some somen noodles for him.
The chairman sat in the right seat, and Gao Zhi, Li Yinqiao, Ye Zilong and others sat on the side, he looked at the steaming meal in front of him and fell into deep thought.
Before moving the chopsticks, ** discussed the current situation and the problems existing in the work with Gao Zhi and others. They believe that cadres should go down to the grassroots level and learn from the masses.
This idea was endorsed by Gao Zhi and others, and they took the initiative to sign up for the grassroots. Always concerned about the people, he has always advocated going to the grassroots, so as long as he has time, he will personally go to investigate.
In February 1950, he inspected the industrial bases in Harbin and Changchun. In order to welcome him, the local cadres held a grand welcome ceremony for him and put a table of delicacies on the table.
However, ** was very angry when he found out, and he severely criticized the wasteful style of local cadres.
In order to achieve such a phenomenon, on New Year's Day in 1952, the "Three Antis" movement was organized, that is, against waste, waste and bureaucracy. After the campaign, waste was greatly reduced, and people everywhere applauded it and praised the wise decision.
In May 1955, ** attended a meeting, which was too long due to the large number of topics, and by the end of the meeting, two or three hours had passed.
It can be seen from everyone's expressions that they are exhausted, and on the way back, because everyone is too hungry, their stomachs make a ** sound. Hearing this, everyone was a little embarrassed.
At this point, ** said in a joking tone that he was hungry. The secretary, Gao Zhi, proposes to let the driver speed up the trip, while *** says that he wants to go to a restaurant to eat.
When Gao Zhi and his peers discussed what to eat, considering the chairman's taste, they finally chose to go to the Shaanxi Mutton Steamed Bun Restaurant in Xinjiekou, Beijing. So, the driver drove them to the Xi'an restaurant.
The chairman likes to keep a low profile, so they don't identify themselves when they enter the restaurant, just like regular diners. A few people found a remote place in the restaurant and sat down, and then ordered a few mutton steamed buns.
The boss served the food very quickly, and they sat down for less than ten minutes, and the mutton steamed buns came up.
Looking at the tempting steamed bun, ** fell into deep thought, and then he turned around and asked Gao Zhi: "What is your monthly income?" Gao Zhi thought seriously for a while, and then replied, "100 yuan." ”
Although it may not seem to us that this is much, in the era of 1955 such an income was already quite substantial. After hearing Gao Zhi's answer, ** sighed softly, and began to worry about the people's income level, can they live a rich life like Gao Zhi?
From the account of his family's living expenses from 1952 to 1977, which is preserved in the *** memorial, we can see that his concern for the people has never stopped.
No matter what the situation, he always cares about the people and always pays attention to their living conditions. This is the best He always puts the people in the highest position in his heart, selfless dedication, and seeks happiness for the people.
**As ***, although the monthly salary is as high as 600 yuan, he adheres to the spirit of simplicity and takes the initiative to reduce his salary to 404$8. Not only that, but he also used his own manuscript money to support those who were facing hardship.
For example, in 1964, Wu Liandeng's house suffered a fire, and he did not hesitate to take out 300 yuan from his manuscript library to solve his urgent need.
In addition, the driver of ** suffered from severe hepatitis in 1964, and he also took out 300 yuan from his manuscript library to let him recuperate. Whether it is the families of the martyrs or the people in difficulty, ** give them selfless help and support.
** cares about Gao Zhi's salary because he regards the people as the cornerstone of the party and the master of the country. Only when the people are happy, can the country prosper. **After listening to Gao Zhi's answer, although he sighed briefly, he quickly adjusted his mood and warmly greeted everyone for dinner.
After dinner, they were ready to settle the bill, but Gao Zhi found that he didn't have enough money with him, so he could only apologize to the boss for an IOU. The boss was reasonable and agreed that they would pay back the next day.
After the others left, the restaurant became lively, and people rushed to try their favorite meals. The next day, when Gao Zhilai came to repay the money, the door of the restaurant was crowded with people, and they also hoped to taste the best food they loved.
After some hard work, Gao Zhi smoothly entered the restaurant, handed the rest of the change to the boss, and left in a hurry. The following year, ** came back to this restaurant, and the scene was already crowded with many people.
As soon as he walked in the door, someone recognized him, greeted him warmly, and greeted everyone in a friendly manner. The owner of the restaurant originally wanted to cook a sumptuous dish for ***, but after hearing this, *** thanked the boss for his kindness, but politely declined, and only ordered a mutton steamed bun.
After the meal, the boss wanted not to take ***'s money, but *** resolutely refused to take advantage of the people, insisted on handing over the money to the boss, and then left. Although *** is gone, the restaurant has become more lively because of it.
Because he has always cared about the people, he has developed the habit of asking the masses about their living standards and monthly income, and he will make inquiries everywhere he goes.
In 1958, during a business trip to Tianjin, ** chose Zhengyangchun Roast Duck Restaurant in Tianjin for lunch in his spare time. With the group entering the store in a low-key manner, after ordering the dishes, ** walked into the kitchen to observe the work of the chefs.
The originally lively kitchen became quiet in an instant after the arrival of ***, and the chefs stopped moving, obviously influenced by the chairman. **Greeting the chefs in a smiling dialect, the relaxed atmosphere made the chefs gradually relax, and everyone warmly shook hands with the chairman.
After saying hello, ** asked the chefs about their salaries, rest times, and whether they had any difficulties at work. The chairman's care and affinity made the chefs feel warm.
In the private room, he was questioned by the chefs one by one before returning with a full load. Coincidentally, when entering the door, someone recognized *** and shouted the word "**". As soon as these words came out, everyone gathered around to talk to the chairman.
The chairman responded with a smile and interacted enthusiastically with the public. While enjoying the roast duck, he also poked his head out the window from time to time and waved to the crowd. The dinner lasted nearly three hours before it finally came to an end.
Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, and they have the ability to earn a living on their own, and they do not need to leave property. Moreover, these manuscript fees originally belonged to the state and the people, and should be used by the people. ”
For Gao Zhi, being able to work by his side for ten years is the most proud thing in his life, however, it also makes him deeply regretful.
On April 19, 1964, Chairman ** asked Gao Zhi whether he wanted to stay in the post of secretary to the chairman or go to the grassroots level to exercise. After thinking about it, Gao Zhi decided to go to the grassroots level to train in order to better improve himself and make greater contributions to the country.
**After listening to this, the chairman pondered for a moment, talked with Gao Zhi for an hour and a half, and then took a group photo. At the beginning of the second year, Gao Zhi came to Beijing for work reasons, and he used his free time to visit Chairman ***.
The two talked for an hour, but they had to separate due to work. However, this brief farewell became the last time they saw each other, and in September 1976, when Gao Zhi hurried to Beijing, the chairman had already left peacefully.
Gao Zhi, an 82-year-old man, although the years have blurred his memory, he still remembers the years spent with ***. In an interview, he revealed that after the chairman passed away, he would dream about the chairman every night, and the dream was full of bits and pieces of getting along with the chairman.
Back in 1952, Gao Zhi became the confidential secretary of ***. At first, he was full of admiration and fear for the chairman, fearing that his work was not good enough, or that there were omissions, which made the chairman unhappy.
However, in his dealings with the Chairman, he realized that his concerns were unnecessary. He had worked for the President for ten years, and the Chairman had never criticized him, and when something went wrong, the Chairman always corrected him in a very gentle way and helped him improve.
For Gao Zhi, the chairman is both his mentor and his friend. They get along like friends, but in terms of study and work, the chairman is like a teacher, giving him teachings.
Whenever he woke up from a dream, he would take out a photo with the chairman, and looking at **, he seemed to have returned to the time when he was a secretary, and his heart was full of joy.
In order to commemorate *** Gao Zhi used his unique writing and perspective to create a work about *** - "By ***". When the book was published on August 1, 2006, it immediately won the love and praise of a wide range of readers.
Through this work, we were able to appreciate a more vivid and intimate image, which not only shortened the distance between us and ***, but also gave us a deeper respect for ***.
His majestic figure will always be in the hearts of the people, and his spirit will also be immortal.