On September 2, 1945, Chairman *** and Prime Minister, who had concluded an important meeting with Chiang Kai-shek, visited the Special Garden of Shangqing Temple. Zhang Lan, the ** teacher who was waiting here, immediately got up when he saw them, greeted them with enthusiasm and held his hand tightly.
Entering the inner room, during the hours of in-depth conversation, the gray-haired elder was deeply impressed by his extraordinary intelligence and thoughtfulness. After the conversation, Zhang Lan said amazingly:"The one who wins the world***"As soon as this remark came out, it shocked the four seats.
At a time when the Kuomintang and the Communist Party are tense, why did he assert this? What kind of historical chapters are hidden behind their intersection? Let's do it.
Zhang Lan, the fourth mentor and an important guide of his revolutionary path, was born in 1872, a turbulent time when foreign powers violated China's sovereignty.
In the cruel reality of the Wuxu Reform and the "Xinchou Treaty", the young Zhang Lan devoted himself to the boom of overseas study, determined to explore a good way to redeem the decaying country. In 1898, at the age of 26, he persevered"Education prospers the country"The concept of igniting the beacon of knowledge in the Zijin Monastery in Guang'an, inspiring students with new ideas and new education, advocating the abandonment of feudal shackles, and stimulating their patriotic feelings.
Under his leadership, many students embarked on the revolutionary journey, leaving a far-reaching imprint on the progress of Chinese history.
In 1903, Zhang Lan was recommended by Luo Chengxiang, the champion of Sichuan, and embarked on an intellectual journey of Hongwen College in Tokyo, Japan. There, he was deeply shocked by the wisdom of the enlighteners who were founded by the foreign students, and he eagerly studied the Western political classics and vowed to introduce all the advanced ideas into the motherland.
After two years of studying abroad, he returned to China full of knowledge, bravely took on the important responsibility of the principal of Shunqing Government High School, and spread the fire of saving the country and the people with strict school rules. It was under his leadership that he was able to enter the door of this innovation, and since then he has embarked on the journey of "saving the country", leaving an indelible mark in the historical chapter of the revolution.
In the face of the fiery years of aggression by foreign powers, many progressive intellectuals emerged like bright stars"Xinhai Revolution"with"May Fourth Storm"In the smoke of revolution, Zhang Lan's belief in democratic revolution became more and more firm.
At the intersection of history, he heard the name *** for the first time from Li Dazhao. At that time, ** was immersed in the fragrance of books in the library of Peking University, and was deeply influenced by Marxism"May Fourth"After his baptism, under the leadership of Li Dazhao, he became a young pioneer who was keen on social reform and exploring the path of socialism in China.
The two souls, who had never met before, were full of admiration for each other, and each marched side by side on the revolutionary road, fighting tirelessly for the cause of the country's liberation. In the joy of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945, ** went to Chongqing with extraordinary courage to negotiate with Chiang Kai-shek only for the peace of the country, which was the historical moment when they met for the first time.
In Chongqing, the deep roots of the Kuomintang allowed Chiang Kai-shek to tightly control the situation, and even the ceremony to welcome *** was monitored by secret agents. Zhang Lan was not informed of this arrangement until the day of boarding, and Xu Bing of the CCP's Southern Bureau explained the need for secrecy to prevent the KMT from playing tricks.
Despite his age, Zhang Lan burned with patriotic enthusiasm in his chest and resolutely asked to go to the airport to greet him in person. Shen Junru, Huang Yanpei and other democracy fighters responded positively and rushed together.
At three o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, the special plane of ** landed in Chongqing, and Qiao Guanhua introduced each greeter. **'s eyes penetrated the crowd, and recognized the white-haired elder at a glance, he walked towards Zhang Lan with vigorous steps, and said gratefully: "Cousin Zhang, I am deeply honored to have you come to the airport in such a hot weather. ”
Zhang Lan saw that *** was in good spirits and said with a smile: "You are highly anticipated by the people for the sake of the country, which is a matter of course." ”
Zhang Lan, who plays a pivotal role in Sichuan, is known"Those who get the river have Zhang Lan first"'s praise made him attract much attention in the competition between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. For the chairman, Zhang Lan is not only a political goal, but also a long-admired sage.
After arriving in Chongqing, Mao visited the special garden of Shangqing Temple three times and worked with Zhang Lan to share the road of revolution. The first visit, the day after the meeting with Chiang Kai-shek, on the morning of August 30, **, accompanied by ***, specially went to the Special Garden, and Zhang Lan was already waiting there with great expectations.
As soon as he shook his hand, Mao's enthusiasm and respect were palpable. Inside and outside the special park, the staff and students lined up to welcome, the prime minister and Mao's cordial greetings, and even the people around him showed a very high level of cultivation, which made Zhang Lan's admiration for *** even more.
In the special garden, eager employees rushed to pay tribute to the great man, regardless of the busyness at hand. **Emerge from the bottom of the stairs and shake hands with them one by one, whether their hands are wet from freshly washed dishes and chopsticks, or rough from soot.
Even though he was dyed with coal, he smiled and said firmly"The workers and peasants of the world are one family"。This move deeply touched Zhang Lan, and his heart was *** right"Grassroots"The worker is struck by the undifferentiated respect, because this kind of equality is difficult for even him to achieve.
Due to factional disputes and disorderly management, the Kuomintang army was nicknamed the "greedy army" because of its factional disputes and disorderly management, which led to soldiers ignoring rules and regulations, wantonly looting people's wealth, and oppressing the people, and the people were miserable.
However, when Zhang Lan faced the ** handwritten letter handed by *** and the large checkered blanket produced in Yan'an, the words "Jing Wu Shi" at the beginning of the letter made him excited.
* As a "student", he expressed his firm support for Zhang Lan's cause, which is not only a personal recognition, but also a strong affirmation of the Communist Party to the Democratic League. Zhang Lan was deeply moved, expressed his sincere gratitude for the visit, and cared about his safety.
** Elaborated on the six emergency measures of the CCP's "Declaration", which won Zhang Lan's understanding and approval. After experiencing the prosperity of the liberated areas, Zhang Lan deeply felt the charm of the new social system, and the Communist Party was like a clear stream in the troubled times in his heart.
When leaving, Zhang Lan sighed: "The future must belong to ***."
At that delicate moment in Chongqing's political climate, Zhang Lan's words were like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, shocking everyone. His outspokenness may have attracted the close attention of the Kuomintang magnate Chiang Kai-shek, however, he was fearless, because that sentence stemmed from his deep consideration of the future of the country, a deep identification with the Communist Party and ***, and an ardent expectation for the bright future of the motherland.
On September 2, ** visited again, and Zhang Lan issued a sincere invitation in the name of the Democratic League. The two talked happily, and even ***, who has never been involved in alcohol, made an exception to raise a glass and shared the mellow aroma of jujube wine with Zhang Lan.
At the third meeting, ** detailed the results of the negotiation in Zhang Lan's bedroom, and agreed that Zhang Lan would make the consensus of both parties public. That night, Zhang Lan put all his efforts into tidying up, and the front pages of the three major newspapers appeared the next day, announcing this historic dialogue.
During the Chongqing negotiations, the three in-depth dialogues with Zhang Lan not only deeply moved Zhang Lan's sincerity for the people, but also made him deeply aware of the Communist Party and socialism's concept of national salvation.
Zhang Lan gradually became disappointed with Chiang Kai-shek's double standards. When the civil war broke out and Chiang Kai-shek reneged on the peace treaty, Zhang Lan resolutely sided with the Communists and drew a line with the Chiang clique.
In the face of Chiang's atrocities and the crisis of the disintegration of the NLD, Zhang Lan showed rare calmness, he instructed Shen Junru and others to rebuild the NLD in Hong Kong, and called on the people of the country to stick to their patriotic stance and continue to fight for peace, reunification and democracy with a personal statement.
He is ready to give for his faith at any time, as fearless as the sages. It was Zhang Lan's tenacity and courage that inspired the NLD to firmly support the Communist Party and jointly cast the cornerstone of the birth of New China.
What is ironic is that the Kuomintang turned to Zhang Lan for help before the rout in Taiwan, but he resolutely refused. Chiang Kai-shek wanted to take the opportunity to vent his anger, but he hesitated because of Zhang Lan's prestige.
Thanks to the heroic rescue of the Shanghai underground party, Zhang Lan escaped from danger and arrived in Beiping.
* Deeply salute and give a solemn military salute. The next day, ** personally visited the Beijing Hotel, and the two leaders met, despite the four years of wind and rain, it was still difficult to hide their excitement.
Zhang Lan praised: "The Communist Party does have strength and has won major victories. * responded humbly: "Our success stems from humility, prudence, and wholehearted service to the people, and we have won the support of the people." ”
** Personally arranged for Zhang Lan to become the vice chairman of the People's Republic of China and the first chairman of the Democratic League, although he was nearly eighty years old, he still went all out to devote himself to national construction. On October 1, 1949, when New China was born, Zhang Lan dressed in plain clothes and climbed Tiananmen Square with *** to witness the historical moment and constantly praise his contributions.
At the critical decision-making moment, ** will always listen to Zhang Lan's voice, such as the choice of sending troops to North Korea. However, under the impetus of the international situation, Zhang Lan showed firm determination, saying: "* There is an order, our Democratic League will go all out to resist US aggression and aid Korea. ”
Since then, Zhang Lan has set an example, giving up his appetite, and every penny he saves has been poured into national defense construction, and he has strict requirements for his family, and even his grandson's small gift has been returned because of his insistence.
What is touching is that on April 2, 1951, the chairman and Commander-in-Chief Zhu sent a congratulatory telegram to celebrate Mr. Zhang Lan's 80th birthday. **In the letter, I sincerely wished: "Mr. Zhang, I wish you a long and healthy life!"
**。For Zhang Lan's body, ** always cares for him, always reminds him to take care of his body, and whenever he feels unwell, he will immediately send someone to diagnose and treat him.
On February 9, 1955, Zhang Lan, a national scholar, regretted the world and passed away in Beijing Hospital at the age of 84. At Zhang Lan's farewell ceremony, ** kept a tearful vigil for an hour, and this silent tribute touched everyone's heartstrings.
On February 13th, ** with the highest standard of public memorial ceremony to remember Zhang Lan, ** the chief priest, Lin Boqu affectionately delivered a speech, ** and *** personally escorted the coffin, sent Zhang Lan to the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery to rest in peace, the actions of the great people remembered his contribution to the country.