In the spring breeze of 1985, a historical story that was almost submerged by the years quietly reappeared. Zhang Jinquan and Zhang Jinlu, two ordinary brother and sister, stepped on the train to North Korea, with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown world. Little did they know, however, that the journey would not only uncover a secret piece of their family history, but also change their perception of their deceased father.
As the train rolled into North Korea, they were greeted not only by the welcoming crowd, but also by the harbinger that a dusty piece of history was about to be revealed. Why did North Korea, a familiar and unfamiliar country, suddenly invite them to visit? How did Kim Il become personally greet and express his welcome in Chinese? What is the story behind all this? Who is their father, Zhang Weihua? What kind of secret friendship did he and Kim Il Sung hide?
On a spring day in 1985, the moment Zhang Jinquan and Zhang Jinlu stepped off the train, they were immediately surrounded by cheers. The North Korean sun shone on their faces and into their hearts, bringing a touch of foreign warmth. North Korea*** and the people welcomed them together, such a scene was strange and touching to them, they never thought that they would be so warmly welcomed.
On the way to the Jiuyan Mountain Guest House, the welcome line became longer and longer, and the cheers became more and more enthusiastic. Jang Jinquan and Jang Jinlu held hands, their hearts full of curiosity and anticipation for Kim Il Sung, who was about to meet. They wanted to hear the story of their father and Kim Il Sung and learn about his father's past.
When they finally walked into the guest house, the first thing they saw was Kim Il Sung's familiar and unfamiliar face. Kim Il Sung's smile was warm and kind, as if he was greeting an old friend he hadn't seen in years. He welcomed them in fluent Chinese, and his words were full of memories of Zhang Weihua, which made the emotions of the Zhang siblings even more complicated, both touching and surprised.
Kim Il Sung immediately invited them to take a seat, and the surrounding ** and staff gave them private space. Kim Il Sung began to slowly recount his past with Jang Weihua, and every detail gave the Jang siblings a deeper understanding of their father's image. This is not only a prelude to a reunion, but also a heart-to-heart exchange, which makes the Zhang brothers and sisters deeply feel the friendship and respect across time and space.
Kim Il Sung's voice was gentle but firm, with nostalgia for the bygone years. He recalled his encounter with Zhang Weihua in 1925, a turbulent time when the Japanese invaders had trodden the Korean Peninsula and northeastern China. Kim Il Sung and Jang Weihua knew each other in their youth, inspired each other, and supported each other in a difficult environment, which became the beginning of their revolutionary friendship.
In particular, Kim Il Sung's father, Kim Hyung-ji, once used medical skills to treat Jang Weihua's father's typhoid fever, which deepened the friendship between the two families. Kim Il Sung described in detail Jang Wei Hua's contribution to the revolutionary cause, especially his support and assistance to Kim Il Sung at critical moments, showing his firm faith and loyalty to the revolutionary cause.
Kim Il Sung also shared some light-hearted moments of how they shared each other's dreams and hopes in the midst of intense revolutionary activities, which became precious memories in Kim Il Sung's heart. He told the Zhang siblings that although the revolutionary road was full of difficulties and dangers, his friendship with Zhang Weihua gave him the strength to continue fighting.
However, Kim Il Sung's conversation turned to Jang Weihua's final sacrifice. He described Zhang Weihua's heroic actions in the anti-Japanese struggle, and the moment when he finally chose to die. Kim Il Sung said affectionately that Jang Weihua's sacrifice was not only a personal tragedy, but also an important stroke in the history of the revolution, showing the firm conviction and immortal spirit of the revolutionary.
Kim Il Sung told the Jang siblings how North Korea commemorated Jang Weihua, and he personally ordered that Jang Weihua's name be recorded in North Korean history books, and sent an expedition to northeastern China to find Jang Weihua's bereaved family members to express his remembrance and respect for him. The visit of the Zhang siblings is not only a family reunion, but also a manifestation of the friendship between the Chinese and North Korean peoples, and a deep remembrance and respect for Zhang Weihua and his family.
Kim Il Sung stressed that Jang Weihua's heroic deeds and the deep friendship between them will always be remembered. He hopes that through them, this friendship and story will be passed on and inspire every future generation to fight for justice and peace. Through Kim Il Sung's narration, Jang and Jang gained a deeper understanding of the North Korean people's respect and remembrance of their father, as well as the true meaning of immortal friendship that inspires people to move forward even in the face of adversity.