On September 9, 1976, the tranquility of Zhongnanhai in Beijing was overwhelmed by deep sorrow, and the people of the whole country mourned the loss of the great leader *** The silence of the early morning wept blood because of his departure.
On that day, Tiananmen Square was filled with a crowd of remembrances who paid tribute to the founder of the new China who devoted his life to his life. What is embarrassing is that although he is the only living son, Mao Anqing and his grandson Mao Xinyu were unable to attend the farewell scene.
Regarding the reason for Mao Anqing's absence, although there are doubts, he has never responded publicly. Until 2016, Mao Anqing's only son, Mao Xinyu, recalled fondly, revealing his father's deep regret and endless thoughts for not being able to accompany his grandfather on his last journey.
Behind Mao Anqing's absence and Mao Xinyu's words, there is an unspeakable emotional story.
On September 9, 1976, the great man passed away suddenly, although he decided to take a temporary break, but as the son of the chairman, Mao Anqing should have known. In the days of his illness, he still adhered to his duties, regardless of his illness, insisted on meeting friendly envoys from abroad, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the construction of New China.
However, in the face of his father's death, Mao Anqing could not be by his side due to various factors, and could not share the joy of family. He deeply regretted that he had to bear the grief alone, because together with his sister Li Min, until his father's death, there were only three brief reunions, and political restrictions prevented them from fully fulfilling their filial piety.
This has become an irreparable regret in Mao Anqing's heart.
In an unexpected message, Mao Anqing and her daughter *** fell into an endless abyss of grief. Mao Anqing cried bitterly, and his wife Shao Hua was silent, full of deep grief in her heart.
At this time, Mao Xinyu, who was only six years old, was silent in the face of his parents' crying, looking at it in confusion, the mystery of life was for him - what is life and death? He has not yet fully understood.
However, when his mother told him that he would never see his loving grandfather again, his young heart felt like his grandfather, although he did not have a deep memory"The sun"Like the brilliance of the country, he is the country"Heroes", a lifetime dedicated to the Motherland.
Despite his young age, Mao Xinyu understood the greatness of his grandfather, tears blurred his eyes, and his immature voice called: "Grandpa......."Grandpa, I want you back. ”
Shao Hua hugged Mao Xinyu tightly, and said firmly with tears in his eyes: "Mao Mao, be strong, although grandpa passed away, we must remember his teachings." Mao Anqing lowered his head and held back tears, and tears fell like beans on his clothes.
During those few days, he was anxious and restless, and it was not until the farewell ceremony that he collected his thoughts and led his family to see him for the last time. The ceremony lasted from 11 to 16 September, and the number of mourners is estimated to be 50,000 per day, far more than that.
In order to see the dignity and accompany his father for a longer time, Mao Anqing rushed to the place of worship with his family in the early morning. Under the guidance of the staff, he stepped into the hall and stared at his father lying quietly in the crystal coffin, as if he was asleep.
Recalling his father's smile and teachings, Mao Anqing's grief could not be suppressed, and he couldn't cry again.
Mao Xinyu, who was only 6 years old, witnessed the scene of his grandfather's death, and tears poured out like a spring, which was the first emotion in his life**. Although his memory of his grandfather was blank, the ordinary Great Hall of the People was crowded with mourning, the black crowd, the wreaths and couplets on the walls, the coffin of his grandfather lying quietly and his mother's cold hands were tightly connected, these details were deeply rooted in his young heart.
On that day, he was shocked by the interweaving of fear and endless longing for his grandfather. In order to prolong the last farewell time between Mao Anqing and ***, Fu Xuezheng skillfully guided the reporter to focus, and people spontaneously gave up space, making the farewell between father and son look solemn and affectionate.
After returning to the lounge, Mao Anqing was immersed in deep grief, unable to help himself, unable to respond to even the simplest conversation. At this moment, Mao Xinyu deeply experienced what it was to chew wax, every meal was like a difficult swallow, and he could still hear his father's loving voice in his dreams, teaching him to treat Shao Hua well.
On September 16, Mao Anqing was absent from the farewell ceremony of his father's body, because the ** leadership collective replaced him to wake the soul for *** until the end of the ceremony. Two days later, the grand memorial service of ** was held in Tiananmen Square, and thousands of people were empty, but Mao Anqing chose to express his condolences through the radio at home.
Although he was invited to attend by the center as the only son of ***, he silently refused out of understanding of his father's teachings. He was well aware that his presence might attract unwanted attention, and that his father had stressed during his lifetime that his personal identity should not be a burden to the organization.
Considering the situation in the country and the opening of the memorial hall in the future, Mao Anqing decided to quietly guard his father's memories in another way.
In the silence of the memorial service, Mao Anqing stayed in front of the radio intently, letting the mourning drift away with the ceremony, which was his endless nostalgia for his deceased father. He has few memories of his childhood and his father, because since 1927, ** has embarked on a revolutionary journey.
In 1930, their mother Yang Kaihui died, and the brothers were forced to drift to Shanghai and embark on an arduous journey to find their father. At that time, Shanghai was turbulent for them, the Kuomintang pursued the Communist Party relentlessly, and Gu Shunzhang's defection added difficulties.
In Mao Anqing's difficult life in Shanghai, the conversation with a Hunan accent became the only consolation, and it also planted the seeds of illness that he would not be able to get rid of in the future. Whether studying in Jiangsu or working in Beijing, this illness has always been with us.
In the face of his son's illness, ** has never been favored by family affection, he is firmly opposed to children being proud in his name, insisting on equality in public.
In 1947, after Mao Anqing returned from the Soviet Union, he was selected to carry out arduous reform tasks in Keshan, Heilongjiang Province. Faced with the challenges of rampant bandits and harsh environment, the organization originally wanted to send another candidate, but the chairman insisted on letting Mao Anqing, who is known as "Yang Yongshou", experience it in person and practice the profound teachings of father's love with practical actions.
Fearless of the cold, he devoted himself to land reform, went deep into the lives of farmers, and showed independence and tenacity. **Never publicized this matter, hoping that his son can be self-reliant and self-reliant, and never forget his original intention.
He led by example and instilled a frugal philosophy of life. What makes Mao Anqing unforgettable is the marriage with Shao Hua personally managed by his father, which is intertwined with family affection and expectations, and has become an unforgettable chapter in his life.
Mao Anqing and Shao Hua are like childhood sweethearts, growing up together, but after the marriage of brother and sister, his inner emotions are deeply hidden. However, ** understood everything and took advantage of the opportunity of Mao Anqing's recuperation to convey in a letter: "I heard that you correspond frequently with Shaohua, do you consider further developing friendship?" ”
He encouraged"Shaohua is an excellent girl, you might as well communicate more. "Driven by his father's warmth, Mao Anqing finally bravely confessed and married Shao Hua, and their union was directly supported by the chairman.
As the son who has been around for the longest time and has high hopes, Mao Anqing is deeply taught and regards the chairman's family style and spirit as the direction of life. Since the death of the chairman, Mao Anqing has never stopped thinking about his father, and that teaching has become a pillar of his firm faith.
When Mao Xinyu looked back on the past, he once recounted: "Dad often talks to grandpa in his dreams, and the deep nostalgia has never diminished. Mao Anqing's taciturn often makes people ignore his deep affection for ***, and when he has headaches and delirium, he always repeatedly whispers "miss Dad" in his mouth.
Only Shao Hua and Mao Xinyu can deeply understand this wordless thought. Every time on his father's memorial day, Mao Anqing will bring his wife and children, hold a bouquet of flowers, walk into the *** Memorial Hall, and gaze affectionately.
There, he silently spoke the words in his heart, the thoughts and endless words of his father, which seemed to be listened to only between father and son.
As the years grew, although the number of visits by Mao Anqing decreased, his deep affection for his father remained the same. When he stood in the old residence of the East Lake Hotel again, facing the relics of the chairman, although his memory was damaged, he could not recall the past, but when he mentioned that it was his father's traces, tears quietly slipped down.
This emotion deeply imprinted and influenced his next generation, Mao Xinyu, who grew up with his grandfather's heroic story and regarded him as an incomparably noble symbol. Like his grandfather, he has a passion for philosophy and military affairs, immersed in the world of books, and that concentration seems to replicate the spirit of concentration.
In 2003, Mao Xinyu published "Research on Strategic Offensive Thought" in the form of a doctorate, in the process, he not only enjoyed academic exploration, but also deeply understood why his grandfather could inspire global influence.
Nowadays, Mao Xinyu rarely takes his family in public**, keeps a low profile on his grandfather's historical topics, he adheres to the admonitions of his parents, always adheres to the tradition of the Mao family, refuses privileges, and all achievements come from his personal efforts and persistence, which makes his mother Shao Hua deeply proud.
Although Mao Anqing has passed away, Mao Xinyu inherited and continued his father's unfinished mission, he would visit his grandfather's hometown and the places where he lived in his spare time, pay attention to the progress of his hometown, and at the same time do not forget to pay tribute to Yang Kaihui's grandmother's grave.
In the eyes of others, his filial piety comes from the heart, and for him, as a descendant of ***, these are all due duties.
Mao Xinyu adhered to the legacy of his ancestors and turned his admiration for the wisdom of leaders into a lifelong pursuit. He devoted himself to studying his grandfather's profound thoughts, and forged outstanding academic contributions. At all times, he is unswervingly committed to inheriting and carrying forward this spiritual heritage and leading the cause of New China to move forward steadily.