In the long history of China in the 20th century, the fates of two important figures, Yang Shangkun and Li Kenong, were intertwinedA deep friendship was formed. Their stories, especially Yang Shangkun's special help to Li Kenong's family, reflect the deep friendship between people during the Chinese revolutionary era.
Yang Shangkun once joked: "I have been a filial son of your Li family three times!" This is not unfounded, he did play an important role in the three funerals of the Li Kenong family. What are the three funerals, and how did Yang Shangkun become the "three filial sons" of the Li family? What's the story behind this? The following small words will take you to understand.
** once commented on Li Kenong: "Without him, the history of the republic would have to be rewritten." It can be seen that Li Kenong's contribution to our country is undoubted, and Li Kenong grew up in a stable and worry-free family. In 1929, the revolutionary quietly sneaked into the dense fog of ShanghaiHe worked underground with Pan Hannian. In this bustling city, they met two partners with intertwined fates: Hu Di and Qian Zhuangfei.
Under the careful arrangement, these four heroic fighters formed a "special party group", which is not only each other's comrades-in-arms, but also an indispensable part of each other's lives. The cooperation between Li Kenong and Hu Di and Qian Zhuangfei is so tacit and in-depthSo much so that *** praised them as the "Three Heroes of Longtan".
The three-man team not only mastered the Kuomintang's communication linesWhat's more, they managed to obtain the codebook in Xu Enzeng's handThis codebook had a decisive impact on the revolutionary cause of the Communist Party of China. In these difficult years, Li Kenong was beautiful on the surface, but in fact, he was tormented inside.
Not only does he have to deal with intense intelligence work, but he also has to deal with the difficulties of his family. Li Kenong's wife, Zhao Ying, and two children are in Shanghai, and their lives are full of uncertainty and danger due to the needs of the revolution. The night of Gu Shunzhang's rebellion became a turning point in Li Kenong's life.
The six telegrams from Wuhan pushed the whole revolutionary situation to the brink of tension. With his wit and calmness, Li Kenong brought the situation under control, enabling the ** organs and the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee to evacuate in time and avoid greater losses. In this turmoil, Li Kenong had to face a difficult choice: familyOr a revolution. Although his heart was full of concern for his family, he resolutely chose the latter. After receiving the evacuation notice, his wife, Zhao Ying, began a difficult escape with their children.
The days of Zhao Ying and her children being displaced were full of hardship and anxiety. Eventually, with the help of Li Kenong's comrades-in-arms, they found temporary shelter. When *** told Kenong Li that his family was safe and soundThis iron-clad revolutionary finally shed tears.
Li Kenong then went to the Soviet area, while Zhao Ying returned to her hometown in Anhui with her children. This decision, for Li Kenong, was painful and difficult. He knew that this parting could be a long-term separation. But for the sake of the great cause of the revolution, he had no choice.
However, as Li Kenong threw himself into the torrent of revolution, his family also suffered great changes. The politics of the Kuomintang caused the Li family to lose their economy and fell into poverty for a time. Despite his family's hardships, Li Kenong always held fast to his revolutionary beliefs.
After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party brought temporary peace to Li Ke's family. He took his elderly parents to Shanxi and took care of them personally with filial piety. During this time, their lives were simple, albeit simpleBut full of the warmth of family and the firm faith of the revolution.
In 1941, he faced the major decision to go to Yan'anLi Kenong not only had to arrange for the safety of his family, but also to ensure that he carried a large amount of supplies through the enemy's blockade safely. His wisdom and courage were fully demonstrated in this process, especially at the moment at the Ichipinba checkpoint, his wit and calmness successfully deceived the military commander's agents and ensured the safety of the entire convoy.
These actions of Li Kenong not only made a great contribution to the victory of the revolutionIt has also protected the security of *** many times. His acumen and prudence have kept *** safe in countless assassination attempts. Li Kenong's selflessness and dedication have won the deep trust and gratitude of the people.
However, just when Li Kenong thought that he could continue to play a role in the construction of New ChinaBut a new test came to him. This test is not only about the fate of the individual, but also about the future development of the country. In the face of new challenges, Li Kenong once again showed his wisdom and courage, and continued to dedicate his wisdom and enthusiasm to the construction and development of New China.
The civil war of 1946 once again embroiled Li Kenong in the vortex of war. He was sent back to Yan'an on a mission, but he could not return to Shanxi in time when his mother died. This is a great grief and helplessness for him. Li Kenong's heart is full of longing for his mother and guilt for his familyBut the mission of the revolution prevented him from taking care of his mother's funeral himself.
At this critical moment, Yang Shangkun stood up for Li Kenong to "fulfill his filial piety". Yang Shangkun was also in Shanxi at that time, and after learning about this situation, he took the initiative to take on the responsibility of holding the funeral. In that turbulent era, Yang Shangkun's actions not only lightened Li Kenong's burden, but also reflected the deep friendship between revolutionary comrades. He personally planned and presided over a simple and solemn funeralLet Li Kenong's mother rest in peace.
Although Li Kenong is in Yan'an, he cares about his hometown. He remembered Yang Shangkun's deep friendship. This period of history not only shows Li Kenong's revolutionary steadfastness and personal sacrificeIt also reflects the spirit of mutual support and common struggle among revolutionaries of that era.
In the hot July of 1951, when China and the United States were preparing to hold armistice negotiations in KaesongIt was decided to send Li Kenong to take charge of this important task. Mr. Li was suffering from asthma and angina pectoris, and considering his physical condition, he suggested that the chairman should appoint someone else. However, the chairman was convinced that no one could be more suitable for this role than Li Kenong, so Li Kenong went to Kaesong with his sick body.
During the intense and arduous negotiations, Li Kenong hardly slept until the long exertion caused him to collapse and even faint during a meeting. On an August day in the summer of 1952, Zhao Ying wrote a letter to the chairman with a heart-wrenching message: Li Kenong's father had died of illness. At that time, Li Kenong was in North Korea, on an extremely secret missionVirtually isolated from the outside world. In desperation, Zhao Ying could only report this unfortunate information to the organization first. The President and the Prime Minister expressed their deep condolences at the news, which was discussed carefullyThey decided to let Li Kenong, who was far away in North Korea, know all about it as soon as possible.
When Li Kenong received the urgent call, he was silent, immersed in deep grief. He said briefly to the chief of staff of the Liberation Party beside him: "Half an hour later,I will receive instructions from the Prime Minister. I'm going to go out and get some fresh air before I come back to get back to work. After seeing the contents of the telegram, Xie Fang was also infected with deep sadness.
In this extremely painful moment, Li Kenong still sticks to his duties and work processTry to keep your emotions in check so as not to affect the morale of your team members. Sure enough, in less than half an hour, Li Kenong returned as scheduled, his face expressionless, and he did not seem to be bothered by personal grief.
In fact, the chairman has instructed Li Kenong to return to China to deal with his father's funeralBut Mr. Li insisted on staying in North Korea because he knew his negotiating task was crucial.
When he learned that his beloved old father Li Zheqing had passed away. Because he was in the middle of the mission, Li Kenong could not return to China for mourning, so he could only face the direction of Beijing every morning and bow to his father from afar. Before Li Zheqing died, he was always worried about the debts owed by his familyI am afraid that I will die if I can't pay it off. As a result, the Li family's old house in Wuhu was ** in order to repay this debt, which became a historical past.
On the night of 1952, outside a tent in North KoreaFacing the starry night sky alone, Li Kenong bowed three times in the direction of Beijing, silently paying tribute to his father who was far away in heaven. He recalled that he had been away for many years, and the old man at home and Zhao Ying had borne too much bitterness.
Especially after the Gu Shunzhang incident in 1931, he had to leave his hometown and join the Soviet area, losing contact with his family. When his mother died in 1946, he was unable to return home in time for his work in Beiping. Now that his father has also left him, he is once again unable to fulfill his filial piety, and the self-blame and grief in his heart are overflowing.
In that silent night, Li Kenong's tears slipped quietly, and he cherished his deep thoughts about his father forever in his heart. At this time, it was Yang Shangkun who came forward again and helped Li Kenong's father hold a funeralLi Kenong was very moved.
One afternoon in 1957, Li Kenong drank a lot of alcohol while entertaining guests. He suddenly felt a violent cough after drinking, and the asthma he had suffered from for many years made him almost out of breath on the way to the office.
Just as he tried to stabilize his body and lean against the pillar next to him, unfortunately his hand slipped and fell. With an accidental fall, Li Kenong's head hit the steps hardResulting in serious head injuries. When the news reached ***, he quickly ordered the country's top brain surgery experts to rush to Beijing to carry out emergency treatment for Li Kenong.
For the next two months, Li Kenong struggled on the brink of life and death. After the unremitting efforts of the doctors, he finally woke up. However, after waking up, he faced severe memory loss and difficulty in verbal expression. A series of measures have been arranged.
During this period, Li Kenong enjoyed the special treatment of the leaderIt includes a monthly distribution of 10 pounds of eggs, 5 pounds of meat, two cigarettes and a bottle of high-quality wine. Even though the country's economy was not rich at that time, these benefits were never curtailed. During this time, Li Kenong was able to enjoy a rare rest and recuperation in his life.
As one of the founders of the Communist Party's intelligence system, Li Kenong is well aware of the importance and secrecy of intelligence work. He paid special attention to those intelligence officers who had been lurking in the enemy camp for a long time. The fates of these intelligence agents were very different, and he personally reviewed their files and issued certificates for each of them, helping these heroes regain the trust and respect of the Order.
At that time, Li Kenong thought that he would leave this world first, but he didn't expect that the cruelty of life made his wife Zhao Ying go before him. In the spring of 1961, Li Kenong's beloved Zhao Ying passed away in a hospital in Beijing where his daughter Li Bing was the presidentHer cancer was irreversible.
Facing the last moments of her life, Zhao Ying showed great selflessnessShe solemnly told the medical staff that she didn't want her to waste valuable medical resourcesInstead, they want to save these drugs for other patients who need them more.
Li Kenong, grieving after Zhao Ying's death, inscribed a line of text under a group photo of the two men taken in 1940 at the office of the Eighth Route Army in Guilin, Guangxi. These words reveal his deep nostalgia and sorrow for Zhao Ying's hard work in his life. Each exclamation point is as heavy as a thousand pounds, carrying his endless sadness and reluctance.
At that time, Li Kenong's physical condition had not yet recovered, and his wife diedHis health worsened. When he was unable to hold a funeral for his wife in person, Yang Shangkun stepped forward and served as the director of the funeral committee to help Li Kenong complete this final farewell. Yang Shangkun later jokingly said: "You have to remember that I have been a filial son of your Li family three times!" ”
Zhao Ying's death was a devastating blow to Li Kenong. Over the next few years, Li Kenong faced the challenge of memory loss and multiple physical ailments. Despite his deteriorating physical condition, he continued to devote himself to his work, but the continuous revolutionary struggle and the death of his beloved wife brought him great mental pressure and physical exhaustion. Finally, on February 9, 1962, Li Kenong collapsed due to overwork and grief, and he never woke up, ending his life full of twists and turns.
In the revolutionary years, Li Kenong was an important figure in our party's intelligence workHe has led countless "unsung heroes" on the hidden front, passing information under the noses of the enemy and facing life and death. His efforts contributed to major victories such as the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. In particular, as the secret envoy of the Chinese Communist Party, he had three secret meetings with Zhang Xueliang, which played a key role in the historical turning point of the Northeast Army's turn to resist Japan.
Thanks to the selfless assistance of democrat Wang Zhenwu, Li Kenong was able to survive the difficult times and continue to contribute to the birth of New China on the hidden front of the revolution. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Li Kenong always kept in mind the old revolutionaries who silently contributed to the countryWhen pushing the state to give them the care and treatment they deserve, he never forgot his wife Zhao Ying, whose death left an irreparable void in his life.