Old Man He put on a cleanly washed old-fashioned yellow military uniform, and suddenly the whole person looked much more energetic and energetic.

He Mengying originally wanted to take out the general's dress when her grandfather was awarded the title in five or five years, but the old man wore this, which was very majestic. But after taking it in his hand and looking at it carefully, he put it down helplessly.

Compared to more than 50 years ago, the old man is too thin. At that time, Commander He was in his prime and how high-spirited. Nowadays, this set of generals' dresses, which represent the heyday of a great era, can no longer be worn by the old man. Perhaps, in the old man's mind, it is still an old-fashioned yellow military uniform, which is more intimate and comfortable.

The old man put on the yellow military uniform, looked at himself in the mirror, nodded with satisfaction, and wanted to buckle the wind and discipline button with his own hands, his hands trembled slightly, He Mengying hurriedly stepped forward and buckled the wind and discipline button for his grandfather.

Old Man He reached out and patted his granddaughter's head, nodding with a smile.

He Mengying also took out four more glittering gold medals -- the "First Class 81 Medal," the "First Class Independent Freedom Medal," and the "First Class Liberation Medal" that were awarded to Commander He in 55 years. The other is the "First Class Red Star Meritorious Service Medal" awarded in 88.

Old Man He waved his hand and said, "Don't wear this, put it away." ”

He Mengying forced a smile: "Wear a good-looking ......"

Old Man He smiled and said, "Good-looking is good-looking, but grandpa has passed the age of liking good-looking." ”

Before He Mengying could speak, Liu Jun shook his head at her gently.

Obviously, the old man's self-feeling is right, this is his last time, it can be said that every minute is precious, and it is obviously very unwise to dwell on such a problem for too long.

Although the old man himself wants to complete the last journey of his hundred-year life safely, when he reaches his current status, many times he is indeed involuntarily. What he says now will be recorded, both as a testament and as a political testament.

The old man slowly sat down on the Taishi chair in the living room, and beckoned: "Everyone sit down, chat with my old man, and talk ......."

He Changzheng, He Dongjin and Liu Jun glanced at each other and sat down as they said.

Every year, the He family has a family gathering, and the seats for the three of them are almost fixed. He Mengying was not at ease, so she moved a chair to sit next to the old man, so that she could deal with the "sudden * situation" at any time.

The old man's life secretary is very clever, and has already brought the camera and started shooting records.

"Yoo Jun, your matter has been decided, right?"

Old Man He asked Liu Jun with a smile.

Everyone was slightly stunned, but the first thing the old man did when he opened his mouth was to ask Liu Jun about it. Although everyone knew the old man's love for Liu Jun, at this time, he was the first to ask Liu Jun, which was still a bit unexpected. But after thinking about it, I was relieved again.

The close "combination" of He Wu and Liu Jun is the "policy" set by the old man himself.

Liu Jun hurriedly owed his body and replied respectfully: "Yes, grandpa, it has been decided." After the Sixth Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee, it passed. ”

Old Man He raised his eyebrows slightly, and said, "Your own opinion? ”

Liu Jun nodded and said, "Well, my own opinion." ”

Old Man He smiled and sighed slightly: "Okay...... It's peacetime, and if it's a war time, it's a shame that you don't go to the army."

The old man once said to the people around him more than once that if it was a war year, a person like Liu Jun would be a natural commander. However, even in peacetime, the edge of this kind of person still cannot be hidden.

"Don't worry too much. Teach the restless ones a good lesson. Whether it is international politics or domestic politics, although it is ever-changing, in the final analysis, there is only one sentence, that is, Liu Shuai once said - you have to remember that when you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins."

"Yes, Grandpa, I'll remember it."

Yoo Jun replied respectfully.

In fact, as soon as someone in the central government put forward a motion to let Liu Jun go to Tianshan Province, Old Man He knew about it. Some comrades were originally worried that Old Man He would come forward to stop him, but from beginning to end, the old man did not say a word. It's just because the old man knows Liu Jun's character very well and believes in Liu Jun's ability.

Liu Jun went to Tianshan, perhaps the best choice.

"You're good"

Old Man He looked at Liu Jun gently, and after a while, he said softly.

Yoo Joon's eyes moistened involuntarily.

"The Long March, the eastward march, the things behind you, don't fight. Whatever evaluation should be given, it will be evaluated. ”

After talking about Liu Jun's matter, Old Man He turned to his two sons and said, his tone was very calm. There is also a precedent for this matter. A few respected veteran comrades passed away, and their children had an unpleasant quarrel with the central leadership over the evaluation on the obituary. Old Man He doesn't like this kind of practice very much. In his view, this is entirely because his children and grandchildren are not angry, and they do not have the capital and ability to gain a foothold, so they have to rely on the remnants of their old comrades to protect them. It is also called in order to "maximize political benefits".

He Wu has now grown into a towering tree, and has a pivotal position and strong influence in the military and political circles, and will no longer be greatly affected and implicated because of the death of the old man.

This is exactly what the old man is proud of.

There is a saying in my country that "there are no three generations of wealth", which means that children and grandchildren are not angry. In Lao He's house, there is no such problem.

"Hmm."

He Changzheng nodded, which was an answer.

Their father and son have been answering each other like this for decades, and no one agrees.

Originally, according to He Dongjin's opinion, the old man's words could not be agreed casually. If the evaluation is too low, how can it be convincing? Not to mention their direct juniors, even the many generals of the He Wu family will also feel aggrieved. But He Changzheng responded without hesitation, and He Dongjin didn't say more.

In fact, He Changzheng agreed so happily, which itself reflects an extreme self-confidence.

Old man He continued: "Don't transport the ashes back to your hometown, just bury them in the cemetery, many old guys are waiting for me there, hehe, it's very lively."

Speaking of this, a smile appeared on the corner of the old man's mouth, and he seemed to be very happy. Many of his old comrades-in-arms are indeed laid to rest in that famous ** cemetery. The old man may have remembered the eventful years of the war years and the sincere friendship between his comrades-in-arms.

Listening to her grandfather talking about her future in such a serene tone, He Mengying's heart was sour, and she couldn't help but turn her back and wipe her tears.

……

In the afternoon, He Yanan, secretary of the Mingzhu Municipal Party Committee, rushed back to Beijing urgently. She only left the capital yesterday to return to Mingzhu, and when she received a call from He Mengying, she immediately rushed back.

Old Man He's mental condition was not as vigorous as in the morning, but he insisted on refusing to lie down on the bed, so he leaned on the Taishi chair to rest, and there were cushions behind him and on the armrests.

"Dad......"

As soon as He Yanan entered the door and saw his father's appearance, he couldn't help but shed tears.

Prior to this, all the comrades of the Standing Committee, including Chairman Li Zhiguo, had come to Hefu to visit the old man. The leaders were a little anxious about the old man's decision to insist on refusing to return to the hospital and refusing to continue taking medicine. But the old man insisted on himself, He Changzheng and He Dongjin were not reluctant, and the leaders were helpless.

In this process, Liu Jun stayed in He Mansion and did not "avoid". His close relationship with He Wu is known to almost everyone at the central level. However, if it is left in normal times, you have to be more or less careful about some face-saving things. But today, natural exceptions. Nor did any leading comrade express the slightest "abnormality" about Liu Jun's stay in He Mansion at this time.

Seeing his favorite **, the old man showed a serene smile on his face, and said with a gasp: "Yan'an, it's good to be back ......"

He Yanan didn't care about his identity at all, and squatted down in front of the old man, holding his father's thin palm, tears welling up.

The old man gently stroked the top of his daughter's head, and his face showed a look of love and pity. At this moment, the old general who has been in Rong Ma for half his life is no different from an ordinary father or an ordinary old man.

When the old man was dying, all the secretarial staff and service staff withdrew, and only the children of the He family and his old comrade-in-arms, Old Man Wu, and the second and third generations of the Wu family in Beijing were left in the house. Everyone formed a big circle.

He Nannan was the youngest of them, and he was close to his grandfather.

The old man gently held Nannan's little hand, his eyes shone with love, and he whispered, "...... Nanfang was a good boy with a lot of tenacity, much like when I was a kid...... You have to cultivate ...... well."

He Mengying nodded desperately, tears welling up.

"Girl, don't cry...... There is a feast in the world, your grandfather has done a lot of things in his life, fighting devils, beating Lao Jiang, building the motherland, and having a clear conscience...... You're also very nice, I'm glad you ...... Do charity to keep going, this can be done as your life's work, don't give up, God will take care of you. ”

"Well, I know ......"

He Mengying stretched out her hand to wipe away her tears and nodded with a smile.

Old Man He's gaze flowed over everyone's faces one by one, fixed on Liu Jun's face.

Yoo Jun nodded emphatically.

A smile of relief appeared on the corner of the old man's mouth.

At 5:42 p.m., the old man sat in the Taishi's chair, looking serene, and slowly closed his wise eyes.

……

The next day, the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Military Commission announced to the world the obituary of He Lao.

The Party Central Committee gave He Lao a lofty evaluation: an outstanding member of our party, a time-tested and loyal fighter, a great proletarian, a politician, a military strategist, and the founder and outstanding leader of the people's army...... The obituary pointed out that He Lao was an outstanding leader who had held important leadership positions in the party and the army for a long time, and in his 80-year career, he had been loyal to the cause of the liberation of the Chinese people and the cause of socialist construction, and had made outstanding contributions all his life. He is deeply loved by the whole party, the whole army and the people of the whole country.