The army commander asked his wife to resist US aggression and aid Korea? Madame Commander: Of course! Chairman: Jin Mu Guiying
In 1967, ** came to Wuhan and met Zeng Siyu, then commander of the Wuhan Military Region. Chairman Mao smiled and said to him: "I heard that there is a 'Mu Guiying' in your family? ”
Zeng Siyu said modestly: "The chairman has won the award, and the one in my family is just an ordinary female cadre. However, when Chairman Mao heard this, he immediately waved his hand and said: "Women can hold up half the sky, she should be Mu Guiying, you should be Yang Zongbao, start a war, and husband and wife will fight together!" ”
Only then did Zeng Siyu realize that Chairman Mao not only knew about his wife, but also remembered that they had participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea together. This moved him very much, and at the same time recalled his wife's heroic appearance when she was young, she was Luxi's "flower".
The fate of Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin is inseparable from the matchmaking of the old Xiaohua. Zeng Siyu grew up in China's darkest years, losing her father when she was a child and seeing her mother's bitter parenting.
He was apprenticed at a young age, worked for others, was exploited and beaten by his boss, and even had his house burned down by bullies. This kind of life experience has made Zeng Siyu go from struggling to have enough to eat to being determined to let the poor people in the world have enough to eat, and his ideological realm has undergone tremendous changes.
The difficult life of his childhood made him experience the difficulties of the world early, and also developed his thick and stable character. During the Long March, he took over the task of sending a letter to ***, he went through hardships and obstacles, successfully completed the task, and smashed Zhang Guotao's attempt to **Red Army; In the War of Liberation, he fought with Fu Zuoyi's ace army, bravely killing the enemy without fear.
Decades of military career have promoted him from a small Red Army to a general, relying on a strong will and brave spirit. And all these made him and Xiao Hua good friends.
Xiao Hua admires Zeng Siyu's personality charm very much, and also likes his down-to-earth personality. Seeing that Zeng Siyu was over thirty years old and had not found the other half of his life, Xiao Hua began to have ideas and secretly remembered them in his heart.
One day, Xiao Hua, who was the political commissar of the Luxi Military Region at the time, asked Zeng Siyu mysteriously: "Old Zeng, you are 30 years old, don't you have a goal yet?" Zeng Siyu asked puzzledly: "What goal?" ”
Seeing this, Xiao Hua leaned closer and said, "What do you think of Lu Xi's 'One Flower'?" ”
When Zeng Siyu heard this, he immediately waved his hand and said, "No, no, don't provoke her, it's not even good to be friends." It turned out that this Luxi's "one flower" was Hong Lin, and she was a well-known thorny rose, which was not easy to pick.
Hong Lin's original name was Sha Chunxi, she joined the Communist Party in 1937, and has always been a woman who has not allowed her to shave her eyebrows, and the women's rescue association she organized has strengthened the anti-Japanese team, and she herself is also known as "Sha Commander".
A woman is called "commander", just by hearing the name, you know that not ordinary people can afford to provoke, now Hong Lin is serving as the deputy secretary of the Women's Committee of the Luxi District Committee of the Communist Party of China and the vice president of the Luxi Women's Rescue Association, she is only 19 years old, she is already in her prime, and there are many suitors, but she directly announced: "I am a celibate!" ”
In the face of such a Hong Lin, Zeng Siyu really didn't dare to think about it, and hurriedly snuffed out his friend Xiao Hua's idea of matchmaking. But Xiao Hua didn't care about this, he had already sensed from Zeng Siyu's reaction that the other party meant this, but he was suffering from the fact that the other party was not easy to contact, so he patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, Lao Zeng, with me, this matter will be done for you!" ”
In the autumn, the opportunity came, a group of cadres from Luxi happened to go to Shandong, Xiao Hua and Hong Lin happened to go together, this is a good opportunity, Xiao Hua was happy in his heart, and mentioned Zeng Siyu from time to time along the way.
In the end, Xiao Hua simply asked directly: "What do you think of Zeng Siyu?" ”
Xiao Hua meant that Hong Lin should marry a soldier, but Hong Lin made it clear that she was not willing to marry a soldier. Hong Lin's idea originated from her maternal grandfather, who was also a soldier at the time, and felt guilty for not treating her maternal grandmother well, so he warned Hong Lin not to marry a soldier from an early age.
Xiao Hua was slightly embarrassed, but he didn't get angry, began to change the topic, and then inadvertently returned to Zeng Siyu. "This comrade is a Long March cadre who participated in the Long March, and he is not only educated, but also has a very simple personality. ”
Hong Lin was amused by Xiao Hua's persistence, recalled Zeng Siyu, and suddenly had another reason: "I remember that he seems to be from Jiangxi, and his accent is a little strange, I don't understand it very well." ”
After finishing speaking, Hong Lin glanced at Xiao Hua regretfully: "Political Commissar Xiao, you can't let me be with someone I can't understand the language, how can I live in the future!" ”
It's because of the lack of contact that I can't understand it! There are dialects all over China, which is nothing, and when you have been in contact with it for a long time, you will naturally be able to understand it. Xiao Hua tried to convince Hong Lin, but Hong Lin said he needed to think about it.
After getting Hong Lin's words, Xiao Hua was very happy, and when he saw Zeng Siyu, he told him the good news. However, Zeng Siyu waited for Hong Lin's response, but Hong Lin never replied.
Later, at a joint meeting of Luxi cadres, Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin happened to sit together, which of course was all due to Xiao Hua. It happened that the pen used by Hong Lin ran out of water, Xiao Hua gave Zeng Siyu a look, Zeng Siyu understood, and handed the Parker pen he used to Hong Lin.
I captured it during the war, so use it. Hong Lin looked at the homemade fountain pen that he had used, and then looked at the Parker fountain pen that Zeng Siyu handed over, so he had to take it.
But unexpectedly, after the meeting, before Zeng Siyu could speak, Hong Lin handed him the pen, politely said "thank you", and turned around and left without waiting for Zeng Siyu to respond.
Zeng Siyu sat at the table in distress, not knowing how to give the Parker pen to Hong Lin. At this time, Xiao Hua came over and comforted him with a smile: "Don't be discouraged, don't you know how to engrave?"
You engrave her name with a pen to see if she will accept it? So, Zeng Siyu spent a long time and carefully engraved the words "Comrade Hong Lin" on the pen, but he was still worried that Hong Lin would not accept it.
In the end, Xiao Hua suggested that Zeng Siyu give the pen to Duan Junyi, the old leader of Hong Lin, and ask him to help give it to Hong Lin. Duan Junyi loved Hong Lin very much and readily agreed to his request.
Under Duan Junyi's persuasion, Hong Lin finally accepted Zeng Siyu's kindness, and she told Duan Junyi shyly: "I'll think about it again." However, after a period of getting along, Hong Lin was moved by Zeng Siyu's honesty and kindness, and she decided to marry Zeng Siyu.
Duan Junyi was very happy when he heard the good news, and he immediately helped them hold a wedding. It's a pity that the matchmaker Xiao Hua is still fighting outside and can't attend the wedding.
Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin's love story, like their wedding date, is full of special significance. During the war years, the revolutionary couple experienced many upheavals and life and death tests.
In the spring of 1942, Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin's unit was attacked by the Japanese army, Zeng Siyu was outside to meet the enemy and cover the transfer of troops, while Hong Lin was left in the hospital because he was about to give birth.
However, due to the critical situation, Hong Lin could not be transferred with the troops, and her life was in danger at any time. In the end, the chief of health decided to take her to transfer, but he didn't even find a stretcher, so he had to be carried by a small **.
In this way, Hong Lin traveled more than 40 miles in the war, although it was very hard, but her physical fitness was very good, and she finally succeeded in giving birth to this son and saving her life.
However, the child later fell ill and died, which made Hong Lin very sad. Hong Lin gave birth to a total of 7 children, 4 of whom were born in the war, which is a special sacrifice and dedication for Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin.
Despite many difficulties and setbacks, their love remained rock-solid and became the most precious memory of their lives.
He and his wife have lost their fathers since they were young, and they have to bear the burden of the family at a young age, and they have experienced the hardships of life, so they can better understand the difficulties of life and cherish the happiness in front of them even more.
Zeng Siyu admires his wife's tenacity and perseverance, and loves and respects her. When they first got married, Zeng Siyu often had to go out to fight, although the two got together less and left more, but every time they got together, Hong Lin always patiently told her husband words of encouragement, never complained about her life troubles, and became Zeng Siyu's "mentor and friend".
Hong Lin also told Zeng Siyu the allusions he heard from his grandfather, hoping that he could win on the battlefield and kill more devils. Zeng Siyu was both surprised and grateful.
In March 1941, Hong Lin was holding a meeting in the village with the women of the Women's Relief Association, when he suddenly received news that a pair of Japanese puppet soldiers had entered Xiaoge Village. Hong Lin hurriedly took people to transfer.
During the retreat, Hong Lin learned from the political commissar that a cadre of the Political Department had defected, and this time the enemy puppet army came to hear that she was Zeng Siyu's wife, and specially came to arrest her.
Fortunately, though, there was a clever warrior who found a farmer and drove a piglet down the road. When the enemy puppet army saw it, they thought that the peasant must be returning to the village, so they followed him.
As a result, the enemy was diverted, but the piglet, which was intended for the meal, was scared away. Zeng Siyu knew about it and was about to blame, but everyone pleaded and said: "Although I lost a little pig, I saved my wife, it's so worth it!" ”
Zeng Siyu understood this truth, so he smiled and agreed to exchange a pig for his wife's safety. After the baptism of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, Zeng Siyu has become a commander, he actively participates in the cause of China's independence, no matter what tasks his superiors give him, he can resolutely complete them, so the superior leaders are always very at ease with him.
His wife, Hong Lin, also joined the army at the end of 1941 and served as a political officer, an organization officer, and a branch secretary.
At the beginning of 1950, in the face of the US attempt to invade Korea and the situation that the DPRK urgently asked China to lend a hand, it was decided to organize the Volunteer Army to resist US aggression and aid Korea.
Hearing the news, many veterans sharpened their fists and invited themselves to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. Zeng Siyu also wanted to involve his 64th Army. He expected that his wife would also have this idea, because this was the well-known "Sand Commander" back then.
Zeng Siyu asked Hong Lin at night if he was willing to go to resist US aggression and aid Korea, Hong Lin readily agreed, Zeng Siyu was proud of her courage. But he was worried that his four children would have no one to take care of them, and Hong Lin said that he would leave the children in the care of his family.
Zeng Siyu decided to respect Hong Lin's decision, and the two went to North Korea together the next day. Before leaving, Hong Lin bowed deeply, saying that if they could not come back, he hoped that his family would take good care of the children.
Looking at Hong Lin's determined eyes, Zeng Siyu felt very satisfied. The two of them are like birds of the same forest, fighting hand in hand and moving forward bravely.
Zeng Siyu, a valiant army commander, with his excellent military command skills, led the Volunteer Army to participate in the Fifth Campaign, whether it was looking for a breakthrough or pinning down the enemy army, he was able to complete the task brilliantly.
His wife, Hong Lin, is the political commissar of the military department's left-behind office, responsible for logistics and well-organized management. However, during one mission, the stretcher team was broken up, and the commissar failed to prevent the team from breaking up and fled back to the camp alone, so Hong Lin ordered him to be confined, but the political commissar did not take it seriously, showing disrespect for Hong Lin.
No matter who you are, being a deserter is unforgivable. In the old society, you had already hit the ground, and even now, you should be court-martialed. This sentence surprised the political commissar, he didn't expect this woman to be so powerful, and after realizing that he was wrong, he could only sneak into the confinement room to reflect.
As a result of this incident, the reputation of the commander's wife spread among the troops, and even ** learned about this little "farce". Everyone said that Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin, one was fighting outside, and the other was doing logistics in the camp, and they worked together to spread it as a good story.
When this story reached the ears of ***, he greatly appreciated Hong Lin's courage and thought that she was the modern Mu Guiying. In the 60s, ** often went to Wuhan, lived in the East Lake Hotel, and often talked to Zeng Siyu.
Seeing that Zeng Siyu and others were accompanying him, the chairman once said in particular: "I came to East Lake mainly to rest and read, and I don't want to disturb you." You work during the day and go home at night to be with your family, not with me.
Otherwise, they will be angry. Then, he looked at Zeng Siyu and mentioned "Mu Guiying" in Zeng Siyu's family in a relaxed and humorous way, and said that he must meet her if he has the opportunity! ”
They have been together for more than 60 years, but for various reasons, they have never seen each other. This incident has always troubled Hong Lin and has become a big regret for her. Hong Lin and Zeng Siyu's relationship has always been very harmonious, whether it is less together during the revolutionary period, or more after the stability, they have never quarreled, which makes many people very envious.
The reason why their relationship is so harmonious is due to the fact that they respect each other and always think of each other. Hong Lin is a proud woman, with manly tenacity, but she also has the gentleness and thoughtfulness of a woman, good at housekeeping, virtuous and courteous.
They have seven children, two elderly mothers and a nephew to raise, and their lives are very difficult. The organization proposed to provide subsidies to their families, but Zeng Siyu insisted that cadres should lead by example and not be special, so he rejected the proposal.
Hong Lin was also unwilling to take advantage of this, she took care of the housework with her heart, did her work in an orderly manner, and took care of the family, which was appreciated by everyone. Zeng Siyu sighed more than once: "If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for!" ”
When Hong Lin's mother-in-law first came, she also misunderstood her. At that time, the wages of the two were not high, and Hong Lin had to take out part of it to pay the party dues, and the rest of the money was given to the old lady, but the old lady went to the street to buy too many things, and the money was not enough, thinking that the daughter-in-law deliberately did not give her money to spend, she cried aggrievedly, and cried at Zeng Siyu: "If it weren't for your two younger brothers being shot dead by the Kuomintang, I wouldn't have come to you!" ”
Hong Lin hurriedly explained, and his mother-in-law knew the truth, and since then she has treated Hong Lin as her own daughter, and there has never been any misunderstanding. Zeng Siyu and Hong Lin were not only revolutionary companions, but also comrades-in-arms in the cause of construction.
After their retirement, they were still able to make progress together and spend a lot of quality time together.
Zeng Lao and Hong Lin are keen to do it themselves, whether it is planting vegetables or taking care of the garden, they do not fake the hands of others. They stick to a light diet and often eat bitter gourd and taro that they grow.
Zeng Lao pays attention to health preservation, and Hong Lin helps him massage every morning and evening. Their tacit understanding is reflected in these daily chores, and the money they save is used to fund Project Hope, because they believe that children need this money more to study, which is the future of their country.
Zeng Lao still has the habit of writing, and Hong Lin helps him collect and sort out information. The couple's daily life is full of help and love for each other.
Both of them have a common hobby – calligraphy and painting. The husband and wife worked together and complemented each other to create two works. One is a woodcut version of Chairman ***'s poem "Qinyuan Spring Snow", which is magnificent; The other is a very delicately embroidered red peony picture, which hangs in the living room, and every guest will be attracted and given high praise.
Once a young couple, they have been together for more than 60 years and have become a legendary couple. Their lives have gone through ups and downs, just like peonies juxtaposed, which are even more precious and complete.
In 2005, Mrs. Hong Lin left first, Zeng Siyu took her thoughts, recalled her bits and pieces, and carved the poems she gave him one by one, hung them in the study, and looked at them day and night to commemorate her.
Zeng Siyu walked peacefully through the years of 102 years by the company of her wife, and finally one day 7 years later, she also followed her wife at the age of 102.