On July 3 1 day, he set off from the United States on the "Victory". Regrettably, 66-year-old Feng Yuxiang was killed in a fire on the ship.
Chairman Mao and others are looking forward to it, but it is such bad news. In order to commemorate General Feng Yuxiang's contribution to the motherland, the Central Committee decided to bury Feng Yuxiang on Mount Tai, which he liked very much before his death.
Feng Yuxiang, who had been a soldier for half his life, was repeatedly cornered. Finally, he stuck to his patriotic beliefs, but quietly left. Decades later, on the occasion of commemorating the birthday100th anniversary of the outstanding patriotic general Feng Yuxiang, Feng Hongzhi, the son of Feng Yuxiang, was invited to return to China. Deng Xiaoping decided to go to see Feng Hongzhi in person after learning about it.
On the one hand, it is a memory of General Feng Yuxiang, and on the other hand, it is a concern for future generations.
When Feng Hongzhi learned that Deng Xiaoping wanted to see their brother and sister, he was very moved. He said to Deng Xiaoping, I miss my father very much.
Feng Hongzhi, who lives in the United States, has been plagued by various rumors for many years. He made a request to Deng Xiaoping, hoping to return to China and spend the rest of his life in peace.
Deng Xiaoping didn't fully agree, but shook his head and told Feng Hongzhi two things. Feng Hongzhi was deeply moved after hearing this. He said, I will definitely carry out your orders.
Although Feng Hongzhi is in the United States, he is still the style of China people.
He has heavy eyebrows, broad arms and thick waist, wears an ordinary shirt and has a loud voice. Some people say that he not only looks like General Feng Yuxiang, but also resembles Feng Yuxiang in style.
Feng Hongzhi was born in 19 17. He followed Feng Yuxiang to the Soviet Union, where he went to primary school for a while, then went to Germany for a period of middle school, and then returned to Chongqing.
His childhood was full of countless stories, but he always remembered his father's love for himself.
Feng Yuxiang said that there are two main ideas to guide his father's words and deeds in the second half of his life. One is to advocate anti-Japanese and the other is to cooperate with the Kuomintang. He said: "Long before the Lugouqiao Incident, my father had already seen the danger of the country. If he does not resist Japan, the country will perish. Those who resist Japan are all my friends. To resist Japan, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party must cooperate. "
Oppose the imperial system, crusade against Zhang Xun, drive away Puyi, and swear allegiance to Wuyuan ... What impressed Feng Hongzhi most was Feng Yuxiang's donation to the anti-Japanese cause.
After the July 7th Incident, the domestic donation movement rose in Shanghai, and then developed in Wuhan, which opened the upsurge of national donation.
Since 1937, Feng Yuxiang has often organized seminars in various places and actively advocated the war of resistance and national salvation.
From 65438 to 0942, Feng Yuxiang, as the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, organized fund-raising in various parts of Chongqing. However, because there was no large-scale organization at that time, the amount of donations did not meet expectations.
A year later, the national government was in financial difficulties and even the troops were not replenished. Even many soldiers are ragged and hungry. Feng Yuxiang is very worried about this situation.
To this end, Feng Yuxiang repeatedly reported to Chiang Kai-shek, hoping to increase military spending, which was very popular with soldiers. Soon, the "China National Salvation and Donation Games" was renamed as "China National Salvation and Donation Games".
1943165438+10, Feng Yuxiang started from Chongqing and went north and west, and successively arrived in more than 20 counties and cities such as Neijiang, Zigong, Weiyuan, Rongxian, Wutongqiao, Jiajiang, Meishan, Pengxian, Xinjin, Shuangliu and Chengdu, and was in Sichuan.
In more than a year, Feng Hongzhi followed his father to more than 20 counties in Sichuan. Feng Yuxiang gives an impassioned speech in a place every day, and his patriotic enthusiasm deeply affects his children.
This has a lot to do with General Feng Yuxiang's firm national integrity.
In fact, since 1893, Feng Yuxiang, aged 12, has joined the Qing army and developed an anti-imperialist concept. Over the years, he has been dealing with foreign powers, making Feng Yuxiang realize that "imperialism must be treated with a tough attitude."
Especially after the September 18th Incident, Feng Yuxiang wrote in his diary: "I thought a revenge army should be set up at this time to treat the Japanese." Thus, Feng Yuxiang's national integrity is admirable.
At that time, Feng Yuxiang's son Feng Hongzhi had grown up and War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was about to win. Feng Yuxiang sent Feng Hongzhi to the United States to study industry for his children's study, when Feng Hongzhi was only 28 years old.
From 65438 to 0946, Feng Yuxiang was politically excluded, so he visited all parts of the United States on the grounds of inspecting water conservancy. At that time, Feng Yuxiang told him: "Be good at learning technology and serving the motherland."
At that time, Feng Yuxiang could still walk in the yard with his little grandson in his arms, but fate let him go forever.
Feng Yuxiang often taught Feng Hongzhi before his death, learning knowledge and contributing to the construction of China.
During these years abroad, Feng Hongzhi has been studying and working in the United States under the guidance of his father.
From an ordinary lathe worker to a draftsman, to an expert in the field of science and technology, and finally to the vice president of a famous water pump production company. Every progress he made cost Dai Yue countless days and nights.
After decades of struggle, he has become an expert in American science and technology. Since the 1960s, he has been looking for various opportunities to return to China and want to do something for his country.
His brothers and sisters are also very promising. Feng Yuxiang's second daughter, Feng Fawa, is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, her fourth daughter is the vice president of the Naval Hospital, and her fifth daughter, Feng, works in Tsinghua University.
Feng Hongzhi said: "I have lived in the United States for decades. I used to be a worker and an engineer. Behind the poverty and weakness of our motherland, China people overseas are looked down upon. The rise and fall of our motherland is closely related to every Chinese descendant. "
In America, Feng Hongzhi married the daughter of a patriotic overseas Chinese and gave birth to a boy and a girl.
Many people advised him that if you have a career, a family and fame in the United States, you might as well become an American citizen. Feng Hongzhi dislikes this kind of question the most, and has repeatedly fought back: I will never forget that I am from China, let alone that my father is Feng Yuxiang.
1972 Nixon's visit to China ended the hostile state between China and the United States for more than 20 years. 1973, Feng Hongzhi was invited by Huang Zhen, director of China Liaison Office to meet him.
Feng Hongzhi has lived in America for many years. He stayed up all night at the invitation of his hometown. To show sincerity, Feng Hongzhi personally drove to pick up Huang Zhen.
Huang Zhen keeps in touch with overseas China nationals all the year round, hoping to help them as much as possible. Huang Zhen said, "I have been sending people to inquire about your whereabouts, and now I have finally found you and met you."
Huang Zhen's words deeply touched Feng Hongzhi. Returning to the motherland has been Feng Hongzhi's wish for many years. He excitedly wiped his tears and said, "I have been waiting for you, too, until I feel pain."
Huang Zhen realized that although Feng Hongzhi's life in the United States was stable, his wife and children wanted to go to China, and his brother and sister were in China, but he couldn't go home without the opportunity. Feng Hongzhi has been anxious for many years.
Huang Zhen asked Feng Hongzhi what he wanted, but Feng Hongzhi said without thinking, "I don't want anything from Feng Hongzhi, just People's Republic of China (PRC)'s passport!"
Huang Zhen was moved and patted Feng Hongzhi heavily on the back of his hand and said, "Don't worry, this matter will be done for you."
Before he left, Huang Zhen told Feng Hongzhi, "Your sisters, brothers and sisters are all working in the motherland, and their lives are very happy. Your second sister Fava specially asked me to tell you that they miss you very much and hope that you will return to China to reunite with them as soon as possible. "
After saying this, Feng Hongzhi could no longer control his tears: "Is it true? I miss them very much. I often dream of playing with my sister in my dreams. "
From then on, Feng Hongzhi got his China passport as he wished and set foot on his way home. Because there is no suitable opportunity, every time he returns to the motherland, he always leaves in a hurry without seeing a few relatives.
Until 1982.
In the autumn of 1982, Feng Hongzhi was invited to return to the motherland to attend the commemoration of his father's birthday100th anniversary. Feng Hongzhi of anxious to return flew across the Pacific Ocean and went straight to the motherland to visit relatives and reunite.
This is an unprecedented gathering of the Feng family. The second generation of Fawa, Lida, Ying Da and so on, as well as the third generation of more than a dozen children, all gathered in Beijing. The wandering old man shed tears of excitement again.
When Deng Xiaoping learned that Feng Hongzhi had returned to the motherland, he immediately issued a notice, hoping to meet Feng Yuxiang's descendants.
Feng Hongzhi was very excited when he learned the news. He said happily to the children, "Your grandfather worked with Grandpa Deng Xiaoping in the Northern Expedition. Now he is the "chief architect" of reform and opening up and a world-famous man of the hour. I am honored to meet him. "
On September 14, Deng Xiaoping sent a special car to take Feng Hongzhi's family to the Great Hall of the People, and invited Kang Keqing and other old comrades.
In a short time, Deng Xiaoping walked in slowly, went straight to Feng Hongzhi's side, smiled and shook hands with Feng Hongzhi, looking very happy.
This is Feng Hongzhi's first visit to such a big occasion. He was too nervous to speak. Everyone spoke quietly, waiting for Deng Xiaoping to speak.
Deng Xiaoping sat down, looked around for a week, and then asked Feng Hongzhi, "Why didn't the boss come?" Feng Hongzhi sighed and said, "Sister Vernon has passed away."
Deng Xiaoping nodded sadly and said, "Your sister is my classmate at Sun Yat-sen University in the Soviet Union. At that time, she and Jiang Jingguo were the youngest in our class, only fifteen or sixteen years old. "
Feng Hongzhi's relatives told Deng Xiaoping about her sister's words, which was very kind.
Deng Xiaoping said, "Your father Feng Yuxiang is an unforgettable person. He has worked for the people for a long time and is a good friend of our party. "
This sentence is Deng Xiaoping's affirmation of General Feng Yuxiang, and also the recognition of Feng Hongzhi's family.
Speaking of which, Deng Xiaoping also specifically mentioned the Northern Expedition, when Chiang Kai-shek rebelled against the revolution and ordered the cleansing of people. Feng Yuxiang not only refused to listen to Chiang Kai-shek's orders, but also gave Deng Xiaoping and Liu Bojian the only 400 yuan money as travel expenses, so that Deng Xiaoping could be transferred immediately.
These stories are all unknown to Feng Hongzhi. Now, after hearing so many little-known stories told by Deng Xiaoping, Feng Hongzhi instantly felt extremely cordial.
This conversation lasted for a long time. Finally, Deng Xiaoping specifically asked, "Do you have any requirements for life? Let's just say that. "
Feng Hongzhi said ten years ago that he wanted to go home and have a look. Now that he has returned home, he is reluctant to leave. So he said:
"As the saying goes, fallen leaves return to their roots. I am old and have no desire. I just want to return to China and settle down, and I can make some contributions to the motherland in my lifetime. "
Deng Xiaoping nodded heavily at Feng Hongzhi's words. Deng Xiaoping said, "I don't think you need to hurry back. You have been abroad for so many years that people from all walks of life will come into contact with you. You are familiar with foreign things and can play a role that you can't play at home. "
When Deng Xiaoping said this, Feng Hongzhi was stunned. Just when he was puzzled, Deng Xiaoping comforted him and said, "I will give you two things, one is to do something for the reunification of the motherland, and the other is to do something for the' four modernizations' construction."
As soon as Deng Xiaoping said, Feng Hongzhi immediately understood: "Ok, I will do as your old man says!"
Soon, People's Daily published photos of Deng Xiaoping's meeting with Feng Hongzhi. Later, Feng Hongzhi was met by Li Xiannian, Wang Zhen and other doyen, and conveyed to him the same views as Deng Xiaoping.
Feng Hongzhi remembers all this.
So, what did Deng Xiaoping mean by explaining these two things to Feng Hongzhi?
The first is to promote the reunification of the motherland.
Feng Yuxiang has many subordinates in Taiwan Province Province, and he also has some influence among the officers there. According to seniority, Feng Hongzhi should be called uncle, so it is effective to let Feng Hongzhi play the middle role.
Then many Kuomintang officers fled to the United States. It was extremely difficult for them to hide in the United States for many years. Therefore, it is also a good thing for Feng Hongzhi to contact them and hope that they can return to China.
In addition, another important reason is that Feng Hongzhi and Jiang Jingguo are classmates and have had a deep friendship since childhood. If we want to talk to Jiang Jingguo, Feng Hongzhi can play a certain role.
Deng Xiaoping followed Chairman Mao during the Red Army period, and he was also far-sighted in solving this kind of thing, so when Deng Xiaoping put forward this matter, Feng Hongzhi was self-evident.
In order to do this well, Feng Hongzhi wrote a letter to Jiang Jingguo:
That is to say, we should be worthy of our ancestors, not harm future generations, and be responsible for the country and the nation. Only the reunification of the motherland is the best policy.
Although every word of Feng Hongzhi carries a lot of weight, Jiang Jingguo is unmoved.
To this end, Feng Hongzhi contacted Jiang Jingguo five years later and wrote a particularly long letter to Jiang Jingguo, saying:
Every word is sincere, and its integrity and knowledge are really commendable.
But Jiang Jingguo died in Taiwan Province province before giving a definite answer. Feng Hongzhi, who is in the United States, intended to go to offer condolences, but he was unable to make it for various reasons.
When he went through the formalities of entering Taiwan, the staff informed him: "You must get the American certificate to enter Taiwan." In this regard, Feng Hongzhi was so angry that he shouted at him on the spot: "What a shame! Why do you have to use a foreigner's certificate to enter the land of China? "
Although Feng Hongzhi has entered the old age, he can always see the image of his father, General Feng Yuxiang, as a sage.
It can be seen from Feng Hongzhi's letter to Jiang Jingguo that he kept in mind Deng Xiaoping's instructions and worked hard for the reunification of the motherland, which was in line with his father's last wish.
But from this perspective, Feng Hongzhi is worthy of respect.
In his later years, Feng Hongzhi still asked his children and grandchildren with a personal letter from his late father Feng Yuxiang: "Be civilian and be frugal." He told his children that they must return to China to live in the future, because China is your home.
Now Feng Hongzhi has been wandering overseas for more than 70 years. He often stood at the window and told his children and grandchildren about the past, and then looked at the direction of the motherland with tears in his eyes.