Chapter 21 2. Mr. Wang searched for his son-in-law with a brochure introducing important people from the Communist Party

Liu Shaoqi and Wang Guangmei bid farewell to Bo Yibo, and walked towards the old Xingbu Street in Xicheng, because Wang Guangmei's natal family was in an alley on this street. Wang Guangmei was very excited. It has been three years since she left her parents.She has changed a lot. When she left home, she was still an innocent schoolgirl with a bow tie on her hair. Now she has become the wife of a Communist Party leader.One is from a peasant family, and the other is a wealthy daughter living in a big city. This kind of like-minded combination is a true portrayal of the children of the rich family rebelling against the family and defecting to the revolution at that time.

Of course, the revolution has not yet succeeded, and it is impossible for Wang Guangmei to invite her parents to attend her wedding in the liberated area when she gets married.Comrade Ye Jianying told her family about her marriage to Liu Shaoqi afterwards. She and Ye Jianying used to have a superior-subordinate relationship.After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Chiang Kai-shek tried his best to start a civil war, but the Communist Party was unwilling to fight a civil war.Americans who have always supported Chiang Kai-shek do not want China to fight another civil war.Under internal and external pressure, Chiang Kai-shek apparently promised to seek peace with the Communist Party.

On January 10, 1946, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party reached an armistice agreement. In order to implement the armistice agreement, the Military Mediation Executive Department was established in Beiping.This organization is composed of personnel from the Kuomintang, the Communist Party, and American advisers.The main person in charge of the CCP was Comrade Ye Jianying, and it was at that time that Wang Guangmei was ordered to work under Ye Jianying in Beiping. After Chiang Kai-shek's true face was exposed, the civil war was unstoppable, and the military dispatch department had no meaning for existence. In the autumn of 1946, with the approval of the central government, Wang Guangmei returned to Yan'an with other comrades.

Later, Comrade Wang Guangmei went from Yan'an to Jinsui, and then came to Xibaipo. This time when she entered Peiping, Wang Guangmei did not disclose any news to her family because of discipline constraints. When she arrived in Peiping, she did not call her parents either.Today she took Liu Shaoqi to visit her parents on the way home, and it was Ye Jianying who informed her family. When Wang Guangmei walked home, her parents became even more disturbed.They didn't know who the uncle brought back by their daughter was.Fortunately, his son who was working in Tianjin was at home at the time, so Mr. Wang said to his son, "Guangying! Your sister has arrived in Peiping, and Comrade Ye from the municipal government called and said she would come to see me today."

Wang Guangying said: "When she arrives in Peiping, she should go home and have a look." Wang Guangying's mother was a little anxious. She said, "She returned home this time unusually, and she even brought her son-in-law." Wang Guangying was a little surprised and asked, "Is this really the case?" Mr. Wang said: "Comrade Ye Jianying told me." Wang Guangying said with a smile: "My sister is really promising. She must have brought back another revolutionary comrade. I don't know who it is?" Mr. Wang said: "It is said that his name is Liu Shaoqi."

The mother who was reading the newspaper complained: "Your sister's wings are really stiff. I have no objection to leaving us to engage in revolution. I am willing to live that kind of hard life, but how can I make my own decisions about marriage? It makes my son-in-law It's almost time to enter the door, we don't know any details about this person..." Wang Guangying said: "This is called revolution. The Communist Party advocates independent marriage!" Old Mr. Wang was fidgeting. He waved his hands and said, "Don't talk nonsense, Guangying, have you heard of this Liu Shaoqi?"

"I've heard of it a little bit." Wang Guangying replied: "He is the leader of the labor movement, and it is said that he is very capable." "Then he is someone who specializes in dealing with capitalists like us?" "It can be said that, but the Communist Party also talks about policy." "I heard that there is a book on the street that introduces the characters of the Communist Party. Go and get me a copy. I want to know this person." Wang Guangying went out to buy books.Mr. Wang was still a little uneasy. He felt that a big cadre of the Communist Party like Liu Shaoqi had suddenly become his son-in-law, and he felt uncomfortable.

How to receive Liu Shaoqi, the two old people were very confused. The old lady said: "I don't care how big a cadre he is, as long as he enters my threshold, he is my son-in-law. He always has to eat a meal. I still let people Get ready!" Mr. Wang shook his head and said: "Don't worry, I don't know what he likes to eat, we'd better wait for Guangying to come back. If Guangmei came home alone, it would be easy to receive him anyway, but now the situation has changed. Your son-in-law is a member of the Communist Party." Where are the big cadres!" While the old couple was arguing, Wang Guangying came back with a few books in his arms.

Mr. Wang sat on a grand teacher's chair, looked at Wang Guangying and said, "I don't want to read it, you can read it first and tell me about it." Wang Guangying found the chapter introducing Liu Shaoqi and said, "What do you want to know about him?" Mr. Wang asked, "Where is he from?" Wang Guangying replied: "People from Ningxiang, Hunan." "Did your ancestors do business, politics, or farming?" "Farming, his ancestral home is Jishui, Jiangxi. When his ancestor was an official, his family moved to Hunan. In his father's generation, his family was in decline and he mainly lived on farming."

Wang Guangying's mother interjected: "Are there many brothers and sisters?" "There are three older brothers and two younger sisters." "There are a lot of children in this family!" Mr. Wang said: "For a farming family, having too many children is a burden. It seems that Liu Shaoqi is also a person who has suffered. What books has he read?" Wang Guangying turned a few pages back and preached: "From the age of eight to ten, he studied in a private school in the countryside, and later went to a middle school in the county. At the age of 18, he broke into the society alone and went to Peking, Shanghai, etc. He was influenced by Western culture and accepted communist ideas at the same time. After the October Revolution, he went to Moscow University to study in the Soviet Union. Since then, he has been engaged in communist work.”

"What kind of work will you mainly do after returning to China?" "There is no practical work, and the main thing is to engage in labor movements. Have you heard of the famous Anyuan coal mine strike?" "Know a little from the newspaper." "Liu Shaoqi is one of the key elements leading this workers' strike." "It seems that this person is unusual, not a person who keeps his own way." Mrs. Wang said. "How do you become famous for keeping yourself safe?" Mr. Wang said. "The Communist Party likes to fight against injustice and seek happiness for the people of the world." Wang Guangying explained. "What is his job now?" "One of the five secretaries of the Communist Party." "What is the official position of a secretary?" "I don't know the official of the Communist Party, anyway, he is the leader of the highest authority of the Communist Party." Mr. Wang was silent for a while and said, "Guangying, your mother wants to cook for the two of them at home, what do you think?" Wang Guangying smiled and said, "It's too troublesome to cook at home, it's better to eat outside." "That's my opinion too." "It costs money outside, and it's too messy." The old lady said. "I'm treating you today, mother, don't worry." Wang Guangying said with a smile. "You are a capitalist, so of course you will pay for it." Mr. Wang also smiled. Where to eat and debate.Wang Guangying meant to go to a well-known restaurant in Beiping, but Mr. Wang felt that it was not appropriate.He said: "As far as I know, the officials of the Communist Party don't like to go to those places the most. They pay attention to frugality." The old lady said: "He is from Hunan, let's go to the Hunan restaurant in Xidan and order a table of meals." The old man said: "I completely agree. Guangying, you send someone to implement it!" At this time, the car in which Liu Shaoqi and Wang Guangmei were riding had already arrived at the gate. Wang Guangying welcomed her younger sister and brother-in-law into the home, and Wang Guangmei introduced Liu Shaoqi to her parents.The old gentleman had a good impression of Liu Shaoqi, and he saw the frugality of the Communists from this son-in-law with special status.Liu Shaoqi wore a coarse tunic suit and a pair of black cloth shoes today, which formed a strong contrast with Wang Guangying in suit and leather shoes.The old man has never met a senior official of the Communist Party, but he has dealt with many upper-level figures of the Kuomintang and capitalists. These people have a common characteristic, that is, they pay great attention to clothing, and the idea of ​​pleasure is quite popular. The Communist Party seeks happiness for the people. Common people sharing weal and woe is their code of conduct. They have only heard of it before, but have never seen it. Now that they meet Liu Shaoqi, he admires the Communist Party from the bottom of his heart. Wang Guangying is a person who has seen the world, and he is not so reserved in front of this special brother-in-law. After his father resigned, he chatted with Liu Shaoqi.Of course, this kind of small talk has obvious political overtones. Wang Guangying was a well-known young capitalist working in Tianjin. After the liberation of Tianjin and Beiping, he, like many capitalists, did not understand the policies of the Communist Party and was always afraid. Liu Shaoqi asked, "I heard that you just came back from Tianjin?" Wang Guangying said, "Yes." Liu Shaoqi asked with great concern: "You are an industrial figure in Tianjin, and you can be regarded as a famous capitalist. How about the situation in Tianjin recently?" Wang Guangying said with a smile: "Since the People's Liberation Army entered Tianjin, the situation is very good. The common people applaud and welcome, and the social order is much better than when the Kuomintang ruled." Liu Shaoqi took a puff of cigarette and said, "The people have become the masters of the country. This is the general trend, and history will always move forward. I want to know what the capitalists in Tianjin think of the Communist Party. I think you know it!" Wang Guangying said: "Well, let me tell you the truth, the economic situation in Tianjin is not good now." "What's wrong with that?" "The capitalists are very disturbed. Many factories have stopped production. They are not motivated. They are afraid that the Communist Party will liquidate them, and they are also worried that they will fight." "In my opinion, it's because you don't understand the policies of our Communist Party, and you have ideological concerns." "That's right, but currently there are some factories in Tianjin that are still beneficial to the War of Liberation. Some can make military uniforms, and some can produce armored vehicles and bullets." Liu Shaoqi said with a smile: "The war will not be fought for long, and the whole country will be liberated soon. Now our Communist Party is thinking about peacetime construction issues, such as how to manage the city, how to restore the economy, etc..." Only then did Wang Guangying understand that Liu Shaoqi was concerned about construction issues, so he introduced the current situation of Tianjin's industrial and commercial circles. Liu Shaoqi asked: "How is your factory?" Wang Guangying said: "I set up a chemical factory in Tianjin, and the production situation is not good." Liu Shaoqi said: "We should try to resume production as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, you can talk to the local government. You are young and have a reputation in the industrial and commercial circles. When you go back, you should do more of their work so that everyone can let go of their burdens." Wang Guangying hurriedly said: "I graduated from the Department of Chemistry of Fu Jen Catholic University. I have a good skill. I don't want to work in the business world. I can do technology. Why do I want to be a capitalist? Half of our brothers and sisters are members of the Communist Party." I want to learn from them and ask to join the Communist Party.” Liu Shaoqi smiled.Wang Guangying felt a little confused, he felt that maybe he should not make such a request, he felt that the Communist Party does not like capitalists. Liu Shaoqi shook his head and said, "I don't agree with your request. I think you'd better continue to be a capitalist." Wang Guangying was not happy and said, "Let me continue working?" Liu Shaoqi said: "Yes. I understand your feelings. We have many cadres in the Communist Party, but very few of them can play a role in the industrial and commercial circles. If you wear capitalist clothes but sit on the side of the Communist Party, that's not Even better, this is also working for the party. Our Communist Party needs to cooperate with progressive capitalists. If everyone joins hands and contributes to the construction of new China, why not do it? I still hope you go back to Tianjin and do it again Old business, be a patriotic capitalist." Only then did Wang Guangying fully understand what Liu Shaoqi meant. He promised himself that he would be a red capitalist, sit on the side of the Communist Party, and contribute to the construction of New China. Old Mr. Liu came out of the back room with a smile. Then Wang Guangmei came out with her mother on her arm. The conversation between Liu Shaoqi and Wang Guangying ended temporarily, and they went out for dinner together.