War is always accompanied by sacrifice, and Mao Anying, as an ordinary soldier, can't treat it as a big deal just because he is the son of ***. At the beginning of 1951, three months had passed since the start of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, and ** was anxiously waiting for good news from the front line in Zhongnanhai.
He was heartily relieved to learn that the Volunteers had pushed the battle line back to the vicinity of the "38th Parallel" and shattered MacArthur's delusion that he had promised to end the battle "on Christmas Eve."
However, another telegram that followed left him unable to calm down for a long time.
** Received the news of Comrade Mao Anying's death, but he decided to suppress this sad news and did not disclose it to the chairman for nearly a month. When the chairman learned the news, he took a deep breath of his cigarette, but after looking for a long time, he couldn't find the matchbox in front of him.
Guard Li Yinqiao saw the sadness in the chairman's heart, but he still remained strong. He quickly handed the matchbox on the table to the chairman and watched as he smoked cigarette after cigarette.
Mao Anying, the eldest son of the chairman, has a life full of ups and downs and trials. His untimely death deeply deplored the chairman and his comrades, and some even tried to trace the whereabouts of the three US pilots who caused Mao Anying's death.
So, why did Mao Anying resolutely go to the Korean battlefield? What was the process of his sacrifice? What is the ultimate fate of the three **s? Let's take a look at the life story of this legend.
In October 1950, the United Land landed on the Korean Peninsula, and its strong military force made it impossible for North Korea to resist, forcing it to seek assistance from China.
** The President is deeply aware of the crisis of "cold lips and teeth", because the US military has approached the vicinity of China's "38th parallel" and has frequently sent military aircraft to harass China's territory, and the situation is very critical.
In this case, "it is necessary to strike first to avoid being led by the nose by the other side", * the chairman proposed the strategy of "fight with one punch, so as not to come with a hundred punches".
** Hurried to Zhongnanhai, Beijing, and had a long talk with the chairman all night to jointly formulate a preliminary battle plan. Just as he was about to leave, Mao Anying suddenly stopped him, saying that he was also going to the front line, and promised not to lag behind.
However, ** resolutely rejected his request, saying: "Anying, your father has only one son by his side, and if something happens to you, the chairman will definitely be very sad." ”
Mao Anying's firm determination stems from the question in her heart: Is it qualified enough to be the son of ***? This question has been on his mind since he was a student in the Soviet Union.
On October 24, 1922, Mao Anying was born in Shaoshan, Hunan. Although their mothers, Yang Kaihui and ***, were busy for the revolution, they would get together from time to time and spend a happy time.
With the birth of Mao Anqing and Mao Anlong, the revolutionary situation became more and more severe. ** Began to go out early and return late, and even had to be separated from his family in the end, leading the Red Army troops to Jinggangshan and establishing a red base area.
Mao Anying and Liu Siqi, they didn't expect that this separation would become a farewell. In 1930, Yang Kaihui**. The Kuomintang reactionaries did not spare even such a young child as Mao Anying, and they put him in a dark prison where they tortured him to extract a confession.
However, Yang Kaihui is loyal to the revolution, loyal to the party, and even more loyal to *** She swears to the death. At the end of her life, she only said: "I am not sorry to die, I only hope that the revolutionary cause of *** can succeed as soon as possible." ”
When the news of Yang Kaihui's sacrifice reached Ruijin, ** was grief-stricken, and he said with tears in his eyes: "Kaihui's sacrifice, I can't redeem my body." But at this time, he was more concerned about the whereabouts of his three children Mao Anying, Mao Anqing and Mao Anlong, who were fostered in Yang Kaizhi's house, were unknown.
You know, Chiang Kai-shek has issued a reward order to arrest party leaders, including *** and **, and their families are also being hunted down. Therefore, with the slightest carelessness, they may be in danger again.
The chairman was deeply worried and asked party comrades to help find the whereabouts of Mao Anying and the others. However, he could never have imagined that his three sons would become street beggars.
It turned out that Mao Anying and his younger brothers had lost contact with the party organization in Shanghai, and in order to make a living, they could only work to make money. However, the vicious boss withheld their wages, and Mao Anying was verbally abused and beaten for arguing for wages, and finally ruthlessly kicked out of the factory.
Mao Anying and *** were on the way to wander, but the youngest brother Mao Anlong suffered misfortune. Some people say that he died of illness, some people say that he disappeared, no matter what the outcome is, it makes Mao Anying's heart ache.
However, what really made him grow up overnight was the injury of his brother Mao Anqing. That day, it rained heavily, and Mao Anying and Mao Anqing finally found a place to shelter from the rain.
However, at night, Mao Anqing suddenly had a high fever due to long-term malnutrition, which made Mao Anying very anxious.
Mao Anqing and Mao Anying could not get timely ** because of poverty, Mao Anqing suffered from severe headaches, and his ears also left sequelae. Mao Anying felt guilty and guilty for this, and he felt that he had not fulfilled his responsibilities as an older brother.
Finally, under the search of the underground party organization in Shanghai, they found Mao Anying and Mao Anqing, who were yellow and thin. Hearing the news, ** was both happy and sad.
He loved his sons dearly, but he knew that for their safety and the future of the country, he had to send them to study in the USSR. At that time, the situation in China was extremely complicated, not only the Kuomintang **, but also the Japanese invaders.
Although he missed his son, he still held back his thoughts and made this difficult decision. He knows that this is for the good of the country and the people, as well as for their growth and future.
Mao Anqing and Mao Anying spent many unforgettable days in the Soviet Union, where they learned advanced knowledge, strengthened their abilities, and gained a deeper understanding of their father's love and expectations.
Eventually, they returned to China and made great contributions to the construction and development of the country. Although the emotion of missing his son is deeply imprinted in his heart, he has always adhered to the principle of having a country first and then a home, and has made sacrifices for the interests of the country and the people.
His decisions and deeds have set an example for us and taught us what true patriotism and family and country feelings are.
Mao Anying's journey of transformation began at the Moscow Children's Academy, and his heart was filled with a desire to kill the enemy on the front line. However, Stalin had concerns about his identity as the son of *** and initially did not agree.
Mao Anying did not give up, he handed over a handwritten letter, expressing his firm belief in the anti-fascist war and his determination to avenge the victims. He wrote: "The war against fascism is the common goal of the people of the whole world, and I cannot watch the iron hooves of the German fascists trample on your land, please allow me to avenge the thousands of peace-loving but sacrificed people." ”
His determination infected Stalin, and eventually, Mao Anying went to the front and began his heroic journey to kill the enemy.
Mao Anying, with the encouragement of *** and Stalin, gladly accepted the decision to go on the expedition. After completing a six-month crash course in military affairs, he entered the Ivanovo Suya non-commissioned officer school and went to the front as a commissar of a tank company of the Soviet army.
This was the first time he had actually engaged in combat, and he showed no fear, but rather the bravery and resourcefulness of a soldier. With the victory in the Soviet-German war, he was promoted to lieutenant and received the opportunity to become a Soviet citizen.
Mao Anying said firmly: "I am Chinese and love my motherland. I will definitely return to my country to fight in the war as soon as my country needs it, and it may be inconvenient to become a citizen of another country. ”
Stalin admired him so much that he presented him with a pistol as a reward and praised: "You are the son of ***, worthy of this title." However, Mao Anying said: "I'm just an ordinary warrior. ”
He said this because he didn't want to cause trouble for his father.
Mao Anying, as the son of ***, is under the pressure of identity. With the improvement of his status in the party, he has become stricter with himself and resolutely asks to sacrifice his life for the country without regrets.
In 1946, Mao Anying arrived at Yan'an Airport and walked with a smile, and her simple words were full of deep emotions between father and son. However, ** did not give him the privilege because he was his own son, but let him immediately devote himself to the work of the agrarian revolution, eating the same big pot of rice and living in the same cave as everyone else.
Despite the difficult living conditions, Mao Anying found happiness in the company of his father, which was a rare warm time in his life. He also threw himself into the grassroots and did what he could.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Mao Anying worked as a translator in Sino-Soviet relations, and although his job was stable, he still had the determination to serve the motherland in his heart. More importantly, he wants to make more contributions to society through his own efforts, so as to repay his identity as the son of ***.
Mao Anying and Liu Siqi In order to solve the problem of the war to resist US aggression and aid Korea, Mao Anying decided to join the army. In order to get his father's consent, he talked with his father all night, and finally agreed with his decision, telling him: "As a member of the Communist Party and the son of ***, you should remember to endure hardships and sacrifice first." ”
When *** expressed his reluctance to go, ** stood up and said, "He is my ***'s son, if he doesn't go, who will?" ”
Under the decision of Chairman Mao Anying, ** and Liu Siqi, ** can only accept it. Mao Anying became the first soldier to sign up for the Volunteer Army. However, in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, he chose to keep it secret and did not even tell his new wife Liu Siqi.
When they were in Yan'an, Mao Anying and Liu Siqi supported each other and naturally came together. However, due to the tensions of the Liberation War, they did not have a simple wedding until after the founding of the country, and they officially became husband and wife.
However, the sweet life of the newlywed did not last long, and Mao Anying was about to go to a new battlefield. Before leaving, he found Liu Siqi, who was working, and told her: "I am going to work in other places, and I may not come back for a while." ”
Liu Siqi stared at Mao Anying, her heart was full of doubts, but she understood the party's confidentiality regulations, so she didn't ask more, but gently reminded: "The temperature is low in winter, you have to wear more clothes and take care of yourself when you get to the place." ”
Mao Anying nodded in response, then turned around and left. Liu Siqi looked at the direction he left and stood quietly for a long time. Perhaps they all have a hunch: it is difficult to have a chance to meet again after this trip.
However, they didn't say much, just silently blessed each other.
As a member of the first batch of volunteers, Mao Anying arrived at the headquarters of Daeyudong, Changcheng County, North Pyongan Province on October 19, 1950. With a fluency in Russian and English, as well as experience working in intelligence, he stayed by ***'s side as a secretary.
However, the radio waves of the Volunteer Army Command were intercepted by the enemy, forcing them to dig dugouts to avoid the attacks of American aircraft. Still, an enemy raid could not be avoided.
On 25 November, the U.S. military dropped dozens of incendiary bombs over Dayudong, instantly enveloping the headquarters camp in a sea of fire. Mao Anying and operational staff officer Gao Ruixin unfortunately failed to escape in the tent and died heroically.
In the ashes, ** found a watch, which Mao Anying wore before his death. Although the war report was less than thirty words, it took *** nearly an hour to write it, tears rolling in his eyes.
For ***, Mao Anying is not only his descendant, but also his son who treats him as his own. Therefore, in the next battle, he tried his best to investigate the American pilots who were responsible for the bombing in Dayudong, and finally locked on the key three**.
Image source network. **In the case of the emergency of the war, according to the instructions of ***, it was decided not to disclose the news of Mao Anying's sacrifice to the public for the time being. He threw himself into the battle of the Volunteer Army, determined to "drive out of his house" the enemy troops who wantonly violated the territory of other countries.
However, evil is rewarded, and these three ** paid the corresponding price for their mistakes. At their own expense, their end is tragic.
In the Korean War, in addition to the United States-led coalition**, other countries were involved. The three pilots were South African Lipavsky, Likert and Odendal, who were sent to the front line as pawns because they lived in the British colony of South Africa.
Although they made significant contributions on the battlefield, in the end they could not change their fate.
After the defeat of the United States, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea came to an end, and Lipavsky, Likert, Odendal and others returned to the United States one after another. However, Likert did not benefit from the defeat in the war, and he returned to South Africa and joined an airline company.
During a flight mission in 1954, he mistook the airliner he was flying for a fighter jet, and the misoperation caused the plane to lose control, which eventually ended in a high-speed crash, killing all the people on board.
Although the remains of the other victims were recovered, Likert's bones were nowhere to be found.
Lipavsky ended his military career and switched to working in airlines. However, his arrogance led him to publicly accuse a black passenger on the plane, uttering the abusive words: "You black pig, if you don't obey the rules of the plane, die!" ”
At the time, it was the height of the African movement, and Lipavsky's racist actions caused a strong backlash, and he was eventually fired from the company and met with industry-wide boycotts.
He had nowhere else to go but to live on the streets, and finally died on a cold winter night. Although his life ended, his actions serve as a reminder that respect for others and non-discrimination are the basic norms that each of us should abide by.
It has been suggested that Lipavsky's body was frozen after death, reflecting his pain and suffering at the end of his life. Similarly, the last pilot, Odendal, was also South African, but he was also abandoned as a worthless waste, a sad ending.
Despite the callousness of war, the very people who started it must bear the primary responsibility for this avoidable conflict. Peace is not only the aspiration of one country, but also the aspiration and appeal of the people of the world.
We should always remember and cherish the memory of the revolutionary martyrs who made sacrifices for the country and the nation. May our world be full of peace, bitterness and regret.