Tan Shiying came to Zhongnanhai this time to find Chairman Mao. In addition to rushing there, the most important thing is to "complain" to the chairman. It turned out that Tan Shiying's two sons were executed for making mistakes, but he was very dissatisfied with the result, so he wanted to ask Chairman Mao to make his own decision.
So what will Chairman Mao do in the face of the teacher's son's request? What is the real situation of this matter?
19 10 One day in autumn, 17-year-old Chairman Mao left his hometown Shaoshanchong with his cousin Wen Yunchang and went to Dongshan High School in Xiangxiang. Chairman Mao and Wen Yunchang walked across the small bridge and entered the tall school gate. Soon, a group of students in novel clothes gathered around and pointed at them.
"Look, look, you are still picking your own luggage!" A student in a new student costume pointed to the luggage of Chairman Mao and Wen Yunchang. Chairman Mao frowned and said, "Everyone has two shoulders. Why can't I pick up my luggage? "
Another student with a basketball heard that Chairman Mao was not a local accent and said, "How can he be from Xiangtan?" ? This is a school run by our Xiangxiang people. How can we accept students from Xiangtan? "
Chairman Mao felt an inexplicable resentment: "Isn't Xiangtan in China?"
At this time, surrounded by a middle-aged teacher, the students approached Chairman Mao and Wen Yunchang and said gently, "Are the two classmates from Xiangtan?" Chairman Mao nodded and said, "Yes."
The middle-aged teacher continued: "Come, I'll take you to the registration office." Chairman Mao said thank you and Wen Yunchang followed the teacher to the registration office.
At the registration office, the teacher in charge of registration first looked up and down Chairman Mao and Wen Yunchang, and then asked the middle-aged teacher, "Teacher Tan Yongchun, is this your relative?" A middle-aged teacher named Tan Yongchun said, "No."
The gentleman in charge of registration said, "then the two of them can't enter school." Just now, a classmate came to the registration office and said they were from Xiangtan. Teacher Tan, as you know, our school has regulations that foreigners are not accepted. "
Tan Yongchun said: "I know we don't accept foreigners, but the school doesn't stipulate that foreigners can't take the entrance examination of our school!" " "
The gentleman in charge of registration didn't know how to answer: "I can't afford this responsibility!" " "Tan Yongchun said:" I am responsible! "Mr. Responsible for registration can't, so we have to add the names of Chairman Mao and Wen Yunchang to the register.
Leaving the registration office, Chairman Mao said doubtfully, "Sir, why do you have to bear this responsibility for us?" Tan Yongchun said with a smile, "A group of students surrounded you just now. What you have done tells me that I should bear this responsibility. "
Chairman Mao was even more puzzled and said, "Why?" At Chairman Mao, Tan Yongchun said:
Chairman Mao replied: "Mao Zedong, words are polished." Tan Yongchun went on to say, "Mao Zedong, you can respond to each other's provocation so quickly and decisively in that situation, which proves that you are a different child. Therefore, I am willing to take this responsibility. "
The registration has passed, and then there is the exam. If you can pass the exam, you will be sure to enter Dongshan High School.
Chairman Mao and the students taking the exam sat stiffly at their desks. After the papers were handed out, I saw that the topic "Yan Zhi" appeared at the front of the papers. Looking at this familiar topic, Chairman Mao's thoughts fluctuated and his emotions surged.
On the topic of Yan Zhi, he had a long talk with Mr. Li Shuqing by the fireside all night. On the topic of Yan Zhi, he and his father had a heated argument on Capitol Hill. ...
Before coming to Dongshan Senior High School to take the exam, Chairman Mao, together with his teachers, relatives and friends, had another heated argument with his father. The key also lies in the word "ambition". Finally, with his persistence and the persuasion of teachers, relatives and friends, his father finally agreed to his ambition: to attend Dongshan higher primary school.
Thinking about it, a magnificent and sensational article was formed in Chairman Mao's mind. ...
After the exam, when Chairman Mao's article appeared in everyone's sight, an examiner sighed: "What a rare masterpiece!" Tan Yongchun was even more excited: "Yes, this is the best article I have read in the past ten years!" " "
At this time, a white-haired examiner raised his eyes and said excitedly, "It is really rare for a high school student to write such a reasonable article. It's really hard to get! " All the marking teachers gave Chairman Mao the highest score without exception.
Tan Yongchun walked out of the marking yard and quickly told Chairman Mao the good news. Chairman Mao rubbed his hands happily after hearing this: I can finally enter this new school!
I thought that Chairman Mao could be successfully admitted to Dongshan High School, but I didn't expect that there was still a huge difficulty ahead.
It turns out that Dongshan Senior Primary School in Xiangxiang County is a well-known school. From 65438 to 0905, it was called "Dongshan Jingshe" and "Dongshan Academy", and it was also a place set up by landlords and gentry to train their children. Tuition and meals are subsidized.
Chairman Mao is neither from Xiangxiang County nor supported by special "background", so many people don't agree to admit him.
Chairman Mao is really worried. His hometown Shaoshanchong is a very remote place. He has been studying in Shaoshan private school before, and he can't learn any new knowledge at all. This time, I finally convinced my father, so am I going to give up halfway again?
So, can Chairman Mao successfully enter Dongshan High School?
Although it is autumn, the office is still very stuffy, and the meeting called by Li, the principal of Dongshan Higher Primary School, began here.
Li cut to the chase and said:
Tan Yongchun said with some excitement, "Teachers, the achievements in enrolling Mao Zedong students this time are outstanding. His composition "Yan Zhi" is rigorous in structure and fluent in writing, and it is also the best student composition that our party teachers have ever seen. From his article, we can see that he is a talent of great use to the founding of the country, so I suggest that the school admit him. "
As soon as Tan Yongchun's voice fell, a teacher wearing a melon hat immediately stood up and objected: "I don't agree!" Tan Yongchun asked: "Why is this?"
The other party said, "Because Mao Zedong is not from Hunan, he is from Xiangtan! Our school has regulations that foreign students are not accepted! "
Tan Yongchun refused to give in. He said, "Students in our country can go abroad to study. Why can't students in Xiangtan go to Xiangxiang to study?"
At this time, another school manager surnamed Zhang stood up and objected: "Dongshan High School is a school for rich children. As far as I know, Mao Zedong's family is very poor. How can he enter our famous school? "
Tan Yongchun argued: "Whether you are a scholar or a champion, you are a new school!"
Manager Zhang still disagreed: "I am the school leader. In order to maintain the reputation of the school, I insist that the children of this Xiangtan farmer cannot be admitted to school! " "
Tan Yongchun is a little angry. He stood up and said, "Any school should take it as its responsibility to cultivate national talents. If Mr. Zhang and others deliberately get in the way again and again, then I can only resign myself. "
Principal Li is a very open-minded person. After listening to Tan Yongchun's introduction to Chairman Mao, he specially asked a teacher to bring Chairman Mao's answer sheet and read it carefully. After reading it, Li praised: "I totally agree with Mr. Tan Yongchun's point of view after reading the article. This is a very rare talent, we should admit it! "
In this way, Tan Yongchun's opinion was adopted at the meeting. When Tan Yongchun told Chairman Mao the good news, Chairman Mao excitedly held Tan Yongchun's hand and didn't know what to say, but his eyes were already full of tears.
Chairman Mao studied eagerly after entering school, but he was also laughed at by everyone because his clothes were out of place with other students. After Alan Tam knew this, he let his son Tan Shiying live in the same dormitory with him. In the long run, the two also forged a profound friendship.
What Chairman Mao liked best at that time was Li's lecture on current affairs, and he also liked Mr. Helan Gang's lecture on classics with new ideas. Since then, two seeds have been sown in Chairman Mao's mind: one is to contact the peasants' pain, and the other is to overthrow the great powers.
Every day after school, Chairman Mao always likes to read a book by himself against the railing on the stone bridge, while watching and enjoying the reflection in the river. Sometimes Chairman Mao will also discuss current events and the way to make China rich and strong with his classmates, and often tell them new ideas from books and newspapers.
During evening self-study, Chairman Mao often debated with his classmates. Everyone has their own opinions, views on the current situation, and their own ideals and ambitions. Through exposure to new ideas and new knowledge, Chairman Mao also broadened his horizons.
When he was studying at school, Chairman Mao was famous for being good at writing. He not only likes Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao's political reform articles, but also often imitates Liang Kangti's compositions. Articles written by Chairman Mao, such as "On Saving the Country for Survival" and "On Song Xianggong", have been widely praised by teachers and students.
Tan Yongchun read Song Xianggong written by Chairman Mao and was full of praise: "Mao Runzhi's article is not only progressive in thought and pungent in writing, but also far-reaching and convincing!" In addition, Tan Yongchun made an exception and scored 105 for this article.
Chairman Mao's imitation of "Kangliangti" composition was also criticized by some teachers. In this case, Li, Tan Yongchun and other teachers are very supportive and appreciative. Principal Li once said publicly, "The articles I have read are well written. In addition, the article of' Kang Liangti' can also be learned! "
With the consent of the principal, Tan Yongchun openly talked about "Kang Liang style" in class, and at one time the school publicized the ideas of democracy, freedom and equality everywhere.
When studying in Dongshan School, Chairman Mao also paid great attention to physical exercise. It turned out that Chairman Mao had been ill and had a high fever. At that time, Tan Yongchun informed Chairman Mao's family to take him back to recuperate, but Shaoshanchong was more than 50 kilometers away from the school and the traffic was inconvenient. Chairman Mao's family arrived, and his illness was delayed.
Tan Yongchun blushed at Chairman Mao and decided to take Chairman Mao to the hospital with Tan Shiying. When Chairman Mao's condition gradually improved, Tan Yongchun took him home to take care of him.
In order not to bring trouble to his teacher, Chairman Mao decided to take exercise. Besides attending compulsory physical education class at school, he often organizes classmates to go out for activities. Or climb mountains and swim, or sit still and meditate. In order to achieve the purpose of entertainment, physical and mental adjustment and physical fitness.
In a blink of an eye, a semester ran out in a hurry. Tan Yongchun looked at the student's excellent grades, ambitious and strict with himself. In order to make him grow up better, he discussed a way with Li and others.
One winter day, Tan Yongchun called Chairman Mao to his room and said to him, "Your Chinese and historical geography have reached the middle school level, and your grades in other subjects are also good. After discussion, we think you are not suitable for continuing to study in primary school. You should go to Changsha to study in middle school! "
Chairman Mao hesitated after listening to the teacher. He said: "I also want to study in Changsha, but because there is no introduction from acquaintances, there is no extra money at home to support me to continue my studies ..." Tan Yongchun said: "It doesn't matter. After discussing with several gentlemen, I decided to recommend you to Hunan Xiangxiang Middle School, and the accommodation fee is free. "
Chairman Mao was very happy to hear the teacher's words and thanked him again and again. The following spring, Chairman Mao left Dongshan Middle School with a suitcase and came to Changsha. When he left, Tan Yongchun and Tan Shiying, as well as some teachers and students, said goodbye until Xiangxiang United Ferry. Chairman Mao stood on the boat and reluctantly left the teachers and friends in Dongshan.
Although Chairman Mao only studied in Dongshan for one semester, he wrote a colorful stroke in his study experience, which he will never forget. Even after several decades, Chairman Mao became the supreme leader of China, but he never forgot his Dongshan Higher Primary School, where he only studied for half a year, let alone a teacher like Tan Yongchun.
After the liberation of Xiangxiang, Tan Shiying worked as a policeman in Shaoyang county government of Kuomintang, so his work problem has not been solved, and the local government also imposed control on him. Tan Shiying, who had a hard life, tried to write a letter to Chairman Mao, and soon received a reply from Chairman Mao.
1950 at the beginning of the new year, the postman handed Tan Shiying a big envelope with the words "China People's Revolutionary Military Commission" printed on it. Tan Shiying took it apart and saw that it read:
The news that Tan Shiying received a letter from Chairman Mao was instantly known to everyone, and everyone said, "Chairman Mao wrote it!" "Chairman Mao wrote to Tan Laoguan!"
Tan Shiying was also very excited when he received a letter from Chairman Mao. He especially looked forward to relying on this old classmate to get rid of the predicament at that time. Then Tan Shiying wrote a letter to Chairman Mao about the difficulties he encountered. Soon, Chairman Mao wrote a reply:
Chairman Mao personally wrote to Tan Shiying many times, which is enough to show how deep their feelings are.
However, on the issue of principle, Chairman Mao would never be selfish, and he also politely refused Tan Shiying's work arrangement. But out of classmates' friendship, Chairman Mao sent money to Tan Shiying twice to help him, and invited Tan Shiying to get together in Beijing.
Shortly after receiving this letter, Tan Shiying went to Hankou to find Tan Zheng, vice chairman of the Central South Military and Political Committee, and asked him to help treat eye diseases. Tan Shiying and Tan Zheng are close neighbors and kin, but it's a pity that Tan Zheng is not in Hankou at this time. Tan Shiying had to go straight to Beijing from Hankou and ask for an audience with Chairman Mao.
1955, Chairman Mao met Tan Shiying in Zhongnanhai, and they deeply recalled the details of studying in Dongshan School in Xiangxiang. When they talked about Tan Yongchun, Chairman Mao said with deep affection: "Your father is an enthusiastic educator, and he cherishes talents very much!"
After this interview, Chairman Mao specially arranged for Tan Shiying to go to the hospital for treatment. Another thing happened during this period, that is, Tan Shiying complained to Chairman Mao. What's going on here?
Both the eldest son and the third son were executed. Tan Shiying thought this was improper, so he appealed to Chairman Mao, hoping that the Chairman could help. However, Chairman Mao did not easily believe Tan Shiying's words. He decided to sit down and study these principles by himself.
On May 17 this year, Chairman Mao personally wrote a letter to Hunan Xiangxiang County Committee in * * *:
Hunan Xiangxiang County Committee, after receiving Chairman Mao's letter, quickly sent people to Shidong Township to investigate and report the investigation to Chairman Mao. On June 4th of the same year, Tan Shiying wrote a letter to Chairman Mao in Beijing and sent a poem he wrote, informing the Chairman that he would leave Beijing for home.
On June 8, Chairman Mao wrote to Tan Shiying:
Tan Shiying is dissatisfied with the government and grassroots cadres and will sue Chairman Mao. Although the accuser was his old classmate and the son of his teacher, Chairman Mao didn't believe Tan Shiying's words, nor did he use his rights to excuse his old classmate's son.
This letter is not only Chairman Mao's care and help for Tan Shiying, but also a euphemism for his criticism and strict requirements. Although Chairman Mao never gave in on the issue of principle, the friendship between old classmates was revealed between the lines.
Tan Shiying was a little ashamed to receive Chairman Mao's letter, but more admired Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao is still as affectionate and loyal as he was at the beginning, and has not forgotten the dribs and drabs of the past two people. Chairman Mao didn't show emotion when dealing with this matter. He just listened to his own story and asked himself to give himself a satisfactory answer.
Finally, at the urging of Chairman Mao, Tan Shiying returned to his hometown to farm. Later, Tan Shiying was diligent and honest, and taught his parents and relatives to listen to the words of the party and the government, farm with peace of mind, do a good job in production, and be diligent and law-abiding.
Chairman Mao's handling of Tan Shiying's problem is a principle of his contact with many teachers, friends and relatives, which not only attaches importance to feelings and righteousness, but also distinguishes between public and private. Before the founding of New China, Chairman Mao warned party cadres to always prevent the breeding of corrupt ideas and set an example, and Chairman Mao himself was so cautious that he was loved by the broad masses of the people.