Chapter 104 Tiananmen Square, linked with Chairman Mao's name

Fifty-eight years ago——We, a group of young people in long gowns and skirts, stepped on the overgrown grass and waved scattered small flags, and walked through the dilapidated and old Tiananmen Square. We shout: "Down with traitors!" "Down with Japanese imperialism!" Grief and indignation fill our hearts! Peiping has fallen into the hands of the Japanese imperialists! In the bleak autumn wind, with a heavy heart, I walked through Tiananmen Square with heavy steps, and I waved to her in pain: "Farewell, Tiananmen! I won't be back unless I see the win! "

I came back to you with flying speed. Ah, Tiananmen! Under the bright autumn sun, you are radiant and dignified. A bright red five-star red flag is flying high in front of you! The oppressed revolutionary people all over the world have heard the bell-like voice from your gatehouse from the ends of the earth. They are full of enthusiasm and confidence. Give them the greatest encouragement and support! You have lived through this extraordinary half century, you are the witness of history, you have seen the anger and sorrow, pride and joy of the Chinese people, you have watched the Chinese people go from victory to victory!

Only fourteen days ago, amidst the turbulent happy crowd, amidst the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers, I walked briskly in a team of elderly people, holding a red flag in my hand. It reads "Always commemorate our leader Chairman Mao!" The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall stands solemnly, and you will always guard this incomparably great building until thousands of centuries! Because you are closely associated with a great name! Saying this name, the mountains and rivers are majestic and illuminate the earth! He is the beloved leader and great mentor of the Chinese people—Chairman Mao!

September 6, 1977. (This article was originally published in Wen Wei Po on September 11, 1977.)