He showed great respect and kept calling him "an old man" (Zhang Lan's word "an old man"). He is Zhang Lan, Vice Chairman of the First Central People's Government (1872~ 1955).
"We are on the side of the revolution"
Zhang Lan was an early democratic revolutionary in China. He led the Sichuan Road Protection Movement and was hired as the political commissar of the National Government during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression period. 194 1 year, China democratic league was established in Chongqing, and Zhang Lan was promoted to the position of chairman. Later, he became the chairman of China Democratic League (NLD). 1949 At the beginning of the year, Chiang Kai-shek was forced to declare "retirement" after his "peaceful" plot went bankrupt. Acting President Li Zongren sent Gan and others to visit Zhang Lan in Shanghai, urging him to "mediate" between the two sides and restart the peace talks.
Zhang Lan knew that Li Zongren's move was an attempt to use the peace talks to gain time to expand the army so as to make a comeback in the future. He flatly refused to say: "For the sake of peace and democracy in the former country, we are a third party, and mediation is appropriate. But now the situation has changed. It is a dispute between revolution and counter-revolution. We are on the side of the revolution, so we cannot be mediators. "
Chiang Kai-shek's uncooperative attitude towards Zhang Lan has always been abhorrent. He has long suggested that NLD "these people are not used by me, and they must never be used by the enemy"1In early May, 949, Shanghai was teetering on the eve of liberation. Chiang Kai-shek, who was about to flee to Taiwan Province Province, gave a secret order to Mao Renfeng, the spy chief: Zhang Lan, Luo Longji and other Democrats would go to Taiwan Province Province with the Kuomintang. Anyone who refuses to go to Taiwan Province Province will be summarily executed.
Fighting in the hospital
Zhang Lan's heart has long been towards the producer of * * *, and his attitude of not going to Taiwan Province Province until his death has long been clear. This made yang hu, then the Shanghai police commander, feel very embarrassed. If you can't be persuaded, you can only be ordered to kill Zhang Lan, so he will also become a sinner through the ages. But if we let Zhang Lan go, not only will it be hard to do the work, but life will also be hard to protect. In the process of hesitation, he began to make his own judgment on the Kuomintang and the current situation.
Yang hu's indecision attracted the attention of Mao Renfeng. Under the surveillance of Mao Renfeng, yang hu can only try his best to do Zhang Lan's ideological work. At this moment, Zhang Lan entered Shanghai Hongqiao sanatorium with Luo Longji due to illness. On May 15, yang hu ordered Yan Jinwen, the captain of the third brigade of garrison headquarters, to lead dozens of armed agents, surrounded the sanatorium and put Zhang Lan under house arrest.
Zhang Lan's situation has long been known by Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai in Peiping. Mao Zedong immediately gave instructions: "Zhang Lan and Luo Longji are leaders of the NLD and representatives of the new political consultative conference. Tell the comrades in Shanghai to ensure their safety. "
The Kuomintang didn't know that Yan Jinwen, who was in charge of Zhang Lan's house arrest, was an important official in Shanghai. 1On the evening of May 24, 949, the street fighting of the People's Liberation Army attacking Shanghai had begun, and gunshots could be faintly heard. Yan Jinwen, dressed as a Kuomintang officer, rushed to Hongqiao sanatorium with several armed soldiers and told Zhang Lan and Luo Longji: "The * * army will come in soon, and it is not safe here. We have orders to move you two to a safe place. "
Zhang Lan combed his beard with a small comb: "I'm not leaving, it's quite good here!" " "
Yan Jinwen said anxiously: "It will be difficult if you don't leave!"
Zhang Lan said airily, "I'm not even afraid of Zhao Erfeng's broadsword. I'm still afraid of * * * army? * * * Can the army treat me like an old man? I'm almost 80 years old, that's enough. If you want to kill someone, you can do it here. " Luo Longji also expressed his desire to advance and retreat together with Zhang Lan.
Yan Jinwen was helpless and was about to leave. Another group of spies sent by Chiang Kai-shek to actually arrest entered the ward. They couldn't help escorting Zhang Lan and were about to take him away. Yan Jinwen and others immediately came forward to show their certificates: "I was ordered by garrison headquarters to arrest the wanted man." Immediately robbed Zhang Lan and Luo Longji, quickly moved to yang hu residence.
Just arrived at Yanghufu, a group of armed "Kuomintang gendarmes" came around. One of the captains warmly shook hands with Yan Jinwen, then walked up to Zhang Lan and Luo Longji and said excitedly, "Teacher Zhang and Teacher Luo, congratulations, congratulations, you are saved!"
Zhang Lan said coldly, "less? Hey, do it quickly, do it quickly, let's get rid of it quickly. " The "Gendarmerie Captain" was shocked and immediately laughed: "The two gentlemen misunderstood. We are the advance detachment of the China People's Liberation Army. Captain Yan was entrusted by the Shanghai Underground Party and Mr. yang hu to carry out the rescue mission. If we hadn't taken you back, you would have been kidnapped by Chiang Kai-shek and drowned in Wusongkou! "
Zhang Lan was shocked, looked up at the sky and said with emotion, "Saint Luo Longji, did you see it? Tong En is reappearing!
And Mao Zedong "have been friends for a long time."
On June 1 June/9491day, representatives from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, such as Mao Zedong, called to invite Zhang Lan to attend the new CPPCC meeting in the north, and Zhang Lan gladly went to discuss the plan of building the country. As soon as his train stopped at Qianmen Station in Beiping, Zhou Enlai, several leaders of Zhu De and NLD appeared in front of the carriage. Zhou Enlai stepped forward, held Zhang Lan's hand tightly and said affectionately, "Cousin, you took risks for us and suffered!" Zhu De was a student in Zhang Lan when he was running a school in Nanchong, Sichuan. Seeing the teacher more than 40 years later, he immediately raised his hand and gave a military salute to show his high respect.
When Mao Zedong learned that Zhang Lan had arrived, he immediately arranged to visit his old friend the next day. Four years ago, when Mao Zedong went to Chongqing for negotiations, he was very speculative with Zhang Lan, and both of them agreed that they were "old friends". During this visit, Mao Zedong felt that he should dress decently to show his respect. He said to Li Yinqiao, the chief bodyguard, "Mr. Zhang Lan has made many contributions to the liberation of the people of China and enjoys high prestige among Democrats. We should respect the old gentleman and help me find a better dress to change. "
Li Yinqiao rummaged through all the clothes in Mao Zedong, picked and picked, but couldn't find a dress that hadn't been worn or patched. Li Yinqiao had to report to Mao Zedong: "Madam, we are really poor scholars who came to Beijing to take the exam, and we don't have any good clothes. It's too late to make clothes. Why not borrow one? "
"Don't borrow, patch it doesn't matter, just clean. Mr. Zhang is a smart man and won't blame us. " In this way, Mao Zedong came to Beijing Hotel to visit Zhang Lan in patched clothes. It's very kind to meet old friends. Zhang Lan said with emotion: "The producer of * * * is really capable and has achieved such a great victory." Mao Zedong said with a smile: "We * * * party member actually have no extraordinary skills. We are just modest and prudent, hardworking and thrifty, serving the people wholeheartedly, and the people all over the country support us. This has already done something. "
Zhang Lan said with deep feelings: "The first eight words mentioned by Chairman are the traditional virtues of China people. A few people can achieve it, but the last one is hard to achieve! This is probably the root cause of the politicians. " Mao Zedong agreed. He also inquired about Zhang Lan's daily life in detail and asked him for advice on holding a political consultative conference.
The day after the meeting, Mao Zedong welcomed Zhang Lan in Zhongnanhai. Rattan vegetables, bitter gourd, tofu, bean sprouts, a bowl of soup and a small dish of peppers are all "banquets". Zhang Lan was deeply moved by this. When he got home, he said to the children, "It's really frugal for Mao Zedong to invite me to dinner. This let me see the great hope of China in the future! * * * Producer Party is really a party for the country and the people! "
Zhang Lan is also simple in style. At the end of September 1949, founding ceremony is just around the corner. As the vice chairman of the Central People's Government, Zhang Lan was not ready to wear new clothes when he boarded the Tiananmen Gate. A young staff member asked him whether to customize it or buy it now. Zhang Lan looked at the homespun gown he was wearing and said, "Isn't it nice to wear this gown?"
"From Chengdu to Shanghai, from Shanghai to Peiping, you always wear homespun robes. Besides, this one has faded and is too old ... "Before he finished, Zhang Lan smiled and said," I'm in founding ceremony, so there's nothing wrong with making a new dress. But our country is still very poor. How many people can't even get enough food and clothing? We can't forget them! Simple tea and light rice are sweet to eat; The homespun dress is very comfortable to wear. "
In this way, in the unprecedented grand founding ceremony, Zhang Lan is still wearing a faded homespun gown and a melon seed hat. This scene will always be fixed in the memory of history.