On August 1, 1991, after Deng Yingchao had surgery, she immediately called her secretary Zhao Wei and asked him if he had done what she needed to report to **.
Zhao Wei replied to Deng Yingchao that he had already done it, but he felt that ** might not agree. Although Zhao Wei knew that Deng Yingchao would insist on his opinion, he still foresaw a possible reaction.
So, why did Deng Yingchao insist so much on reporting to ** after the operation? How did Zhao Wei know that ** might disagree? After Deng Yingchao died, what kind of will did she leave behind?
What did Zhao Wei say to **?
** and Deng Yingchao have been diligent and thrifty all their lives, and they want to live a simple life. In 1976, ** died at the age of 78. Deng Yingchao was heartbroken, but she still abided by her last wishes, did not hold a memorial service, and did not cause trouble to the party.
On January 15, 1976, Deng Yingchao secretly scattered the ashes of *** into the Yellow River, and told Zhao Wei and others to keep the urn and wait for her to use it when she left.
Therefore, remember to keep Deng Yingchao's urn for me.
After Deng Yingchao discussed with ***, Zhao Wei and the others acted according to her instructions. They understand that the use of the same urn is not only because of the relationship, but also because Deng Yingchao attaches great importance to frugality, and even the urn is the cheapest one that the two choose.
Since his death, Deng Yingchao has begun to pay attention to his future. After leaving, the home became deserted, and if it weren't for the company of her secretary Zhao Wei, her life might have been less fun.
The relationship between Zhao Wei and Deng Yingchao is not just between the secretary and the leader, they have a deep affection. Deng Yingchao attaches so much importance to her posthumous affairs because she has worked hard for the funeral of ***.
**Before his death, he revealed his funeral request to Deng Yingchao, but was opposed by ***. In the end, ** only agreed to the request of "no keeping of ashes".
Deng Yingchao understood that she could not change ***'s decision, so she began to write her own requirements, and very carefully instructed her secretary Zhao Wei to make sure that *** did what she asked after her death.
On the party's birthday two years after his death, Deng Yingchao began to write a "will", that is, to give *** a vaccination in advance.
Zhao Wei was very puzzled by Deng Yingchao's writing at this point in time, so he couldn't help but ask her why. Although he knew that Deng Yingchao's physical condition was not very good, he was still shocked to see her start writing so early.
Hearing Zhao Wei's anxious tone, Deng Yingchao explained unhurriedly: "It's too early to write **, and when I can't write, how can I make ** agree to my request?" ”
After Deng Yingchao finished speaking, he nodded to Zhao Wei with a smile. After Zhao Wei heard Deng Yingchao's words, his mood calmed down, and he brought a basin of water for Deng Yingchao, but he was very sad.
Since her death, although Deng Yingchao has been presiding over related work, her mental state and physical condition have been greatly affected.
Deng Yingchao's physical condition is deteriorating day by day, and she needs to take medication every day. But she insisted on staying at her post because she saw it as her responsibility as a party member. In 1982, she renewed her will, detailing her wishes.
This is also a complete version of the 1978 Will. She began to share her thoughts and requirements for the future with Zhao Wei, and wrote very seriously. Her will included: cremation of the body after autopsy; The ashes are not kept, they should be scattered; No farewell and memorial services for the remains; Publish the above request as news of her passing; The house where the SSE lives does not engage in former residences and memorials; Don't take care of their relatives because of their relationship as husband and wife.
Deng Yingchao's last wish is very simple, like ***, he doesn't want to cause trouble to the party, he just wants to spend his last days quietly. She revised her will again, and instructed Zhao Wei to be sure to hand over this will to ***
Listening to Deng Yingchao's every word, Zhao Wei's mood was very complicated, she knew that Deng Yingchao had such a wish, ** would definitely not agree, just like she didn't agree with *** at the beginning.
But Zhao Wei didn't refute it, because she knew Deng Yingchao, and once she made a decision, she wouldn't change.
Deng Yingchao and Zhao Wei threw themselves wholeheartedly into the party's cause at the request of Deng Yingchao, especially on the Taiwan issue, because this is the best wish.
**'s ashes were sprinkled in the Yellow River, which was his own request, on the one hand, because the Yellow River was the mother river, and on the other hand, he hoped to bring his ashes to the Taiwan Strait by paddling, praying for the early reunification of the motherland.
Since the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee in 1978, Deng Yingchao has become the third leader after ***.
On January 1, 1980, Deng Yingchao delivered the "Letter to Taiwan Compatriots" at the New Year's tea party of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, clearly declaring China's unswerving and sincere implementation of the major policy on Taiwan.
She expressed the hope that the Taiwan authorities will judge the hour and size up the situation, put the interests of the state and the nation first, and conform to the trend of history. In order to better carry out the work related to Taiwan, the leading group for Taiwan affairs went to the southeastern coastal area in April and May 1980 to understand the situation and extensively solicit the opinions of all quarters.
On the work related to Taiwan, Deng Yingchao and his staff members drew up concrete principles and policies for Taiwan's return to the motherland and the realization of peaceful reunification after repeated discussions and revisions. In November of the same year, Zhejiang Province established the Zhejiang Provincial Taiwan Compatriots Association, and Deng Yingchao attached great importance to it, believing that it could become a bridge to communicate with compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait who had been isolated for a long time.
Therefore, Deng Yingchao proposed to ** to establish a Taiwan Federation organization.
Deng Yingchao's enthusiasm and devotion to the reunification of the motherland are admirable. She personally prepared a fraternity of Taiwan compatriots in China, and met with and hosted a banquet for Sun Yat-sen's granddaughter, Sun Suifang, and others, hoping that they would contribute to the reunification of the motherland.
On the Taiwan issue, Deng Yingchao has never slackened in the slightest, and has always done his best to succeed one after another. During her tenure as chairman of the Sixth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, she repeatedly proposed to the Chinese Communist Party the principle of the motherland's consent and Taiwan's return, and actively explored ways to accelerate the peaceful reunification of the motherland.
At the inaugural meeting to commemorate the Sun Yat-sen Research Society, Deng Yingchao encouraged the Kuomintang to review the history of cooperation between the KMT and the Communist Party, learn from the great example of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and show enough courage and determination to make the right choice.
Deng Yingchao's enthusiasm and persistence in the reunification of the motherland are undoubtedly a model for us to study.
Deng Yingchao's firm and powerful words, although his body was tired, he was very clear. On 6 March 1985, Deng Yingchao once again stressed at the national meeting of Taiwan compatriots that the key to realizing the peaceful reunification of the motherland lies in the attitude of the Taiwan authorities, and that the reunification of the motherland is an irresistible historical trend.
She firmly believes that it is better to resolve the Taiwan issue as soon as possible than later, and any hesitation and delay is contrary to the will of the people. Deng Yingchao took practical actions to promote exchanges between the people on both sides of the strait and the development of the Taiwan Strait, and made important contributions to the realization of the peaceful reunification of the motherland.
In May 1988, Deng Yingchao, who was about to leave office, wrote a sincere and touching letter to Soong Meiling, urging his wife to maintain stability and harmony in the country with those in power, and to formulate a plan for the early reunification of the country as soon as possible.
In the same year, Deng Yingchao's physical condition began to deteriorate, and he even yearned for "euthanasia". This stems from the fact that she heard a doctor in the capital discussing euthanasia on the radio at the beginning of the year, and Deng Yingchao agreed with this view.
Deng Yingchao expressed his support for euthanasia to *** in 1989, and began to prepare for his future affairs in 1982.
She commissioned a team of staff around her to dispose of her belongings, and asked Zhao Wei to record the clothes she was going to wear in the future, including the worn black suit.
Although Zhao Wei only responded to Deng Yingchao's words, he still put the shabby suit in the closet.
Deng Yingchao came up with the idea of euthanasia in 1989, and his body began to have health problems. The revolutionary remained at her post for many years, but illness made it impossible for her to bear it any longer.
So, she began to think carefully about her future and told Zhao Wei. "She doesn't want to trouble the party. Deng Yingchao said that she has always adhered to this attitude, whether it is about her life and death or other things.
However, by 1990, Deng Yingchao's physical condition was getting worse and worse, and she had to go to the hospital frequently to receive **. Doctors told her that if she didn't undergo surgery, her life would be in serious danger.
Zhao Wei took over Deng Yingchao's"Secret Wills"The content is that when Deng Yingchao is critically ill, do not take any rescue measures, so as not to prolong her pain and not increase the burden on medical personnel and relevant comrades.
When people learned about this, they were in tears. Deng Yingchao said that if she is sick or dying, do not resuscitate, that will only last a few days of life and waste national resources, it is better to implement euthanasia in a foreign way and leave quietly.
Although Deng Yingchao has done a lot for the party and the people, she still hopes that she will not watch her suffer from illness. It was because of the operation in 1991 that Deng Yingchao's life was extended by one year. "
After the operation, Deng Yingchao's first concern was not about his physical condition, but about asking whether the letter he asked Zhao Wei to hand over to ** had been successfully delivered.
That letter meant a lot to her, and it contained detailed arrangements for her future. Zhao Wei told her that the letter had been handed over early, and she was relieved.
In the communication with Deng Yingchao, Zhao Wei did not forget to amuse her in a relaxed and humorous way. He teased Deng Yingchao: "You have been fighting the disease for so long, you have become an expert, don't keep mentioning euthanasia."
You will definitely be fine, and besides, only I have the right to reflect on that letter, not to decide. This relaxed atmosphere made Deng Yingchao feel very relaxed, and she was also infected by Zhao Wei's sense of humor, and couldn't help laughing.
Deng Yingchao understands that since she has expressed her thoughts to ** many times, ** will definitely understand her wishes.
Deng Yingchao died on July 11, 1992, and Zhao Wei was by her side. Although Deng Yingchao did not agree to hold a memorial service, she was unwilling to say goodbye to her body.
Zhao Wei raised four questions to **: first, how to arrange the condolences of foreign friends; Second, the farewell location of Deng Yingchao's body is **; the third is whether the staff should keep a vigil; Fourth, Deng Yingchao had repeatedly asked ** about the future before his death.
* Silence, full of emotion.
** and Deng Yingchao have made great contributions to the country, and they are unwilling to cause trouble to the party. Although they are reluctant to arrange their own funeral affairs too much, they still attach great importance to it, and considering the deep admiration and love of the people across the country, it was decided to hold a memorial service for Deng Yingchao in the West Flower Hall.
In order to allow more people to have the opportunity to say goodbye to Deng Yingchao, the farewell meeting will be held in different time periods, and it is recommended that the staff take turns to wake the spirit. For the arrival of foreign friends, the Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries will be responsible for receiving them.
Finally, Deng Yingchao's body was cremated in Babaoshan on July 17, 1992.
* The leader was wearing that shabby black suit, on which a few buttons had fallen off, and the tattered edges stood out in the light. With tears in their eyes, they were deeply impressed by this great man who had lived a frugal life.
On this morning, crowds of people stood on both sides of the road from Beijing Hospital to Babaoshan, all mourning the great leader who had served the people all his life. At five o'clock in the afternoon, another urn was still Zhao Wei and others, who were sent away sixteen years ago and Deng Yingchao after sixteen years.
Before her death, Deng Yingchao hoped that her ashes could be sprinkled on the Haihe River in Tianjin, and this wish was finally realized.
Zhao Wei shoulders the heavy responsibility of the urn, which is the place where Deng Yingchao and *** met, know and love each other, and it also symbolizes that he wants to protect the future of the Chinese nation.
His whole life has been dedicated to the party and the people, and he has always maintained a frugal style of life, because he is a party member, so he keeps his responsibility in mind and warns the future generations of the Zhou family not to rely on the people, ** or their own *** relationship, but to follow their own path.
Their purpose is to serve the people, not the Zhou family. Let us salute our great leaders.