Chapter 565: Extreme Sorrow
If it is the funeral specifications for the death of a national leader, the obituary will first be published on the important pages of CCTV News Network and Huaxia People's Daily, and the list of the funeral committee will be published, and the chairman and deputy director of the funeral committee will be served by the current national leaders, and in the next three days, the newspaper will publish some messages of condolence from foreign leaders and condolences from foreign envoys, including the specifications and number of leading cadres participating in the farewell ceremony and condolence activities, and the coffin will be stamped with the national flag. If the main leader of the country dies, the flag will be lowered at half-mast to mourn.
As the so-called coffin closure conclusion, although the funeral specifications are just a formality, but it represents the country's affirmation of the deceased's status and merits during his lifetime, Xiao Kedi naturally did not agree to handle the funeral of the old man Xiao according to the specifications of the lieutenant general, but now he is basically standing aside in the Military Commission, unable to speak, and his heart is very depressed.
Duan Zetao heard Xiao Kedi explain the situation, stood up on the ground, and said categorically: "Then how can it be done?!" Grandpa has made such a great contribution to the country, of course, the funeral must be held according to the specifications of the country's leaders, I can't let grandpa leave with regrets! I went to them to theorize ......".
Xiao Kedi hurriedly grabbed Duan Zetao, sighed and said: "Zetao, don't be impulsive, it's useless for you to go to them for a theory like this, your level is too low, you can't speak at all, and it will have an adverse impact on your future, unless it is the main leader of the country who speaks, it will ......."
Duan Zetao thought for a while and said, "Leave this matter to me......", he picked up his mobile phone and called Wang Xianguo, asking to meet the prime minister, Wang Xianguo hesitated for a moment and promised to convey Duan Zetao's request to the prime minister.
Finally, the prime minister met Duan Zetao in his office, and when ......he heard Duan Zetao talk about the situation, the prime minister frowned and said slowly: "Comrade Zetao, I am also very sad about the death of Xiao Lao, but Xiao Lao's situation is relatively special, and the comrades of the funeral committee must have their considerations.
Duan Zetao said sadly: "Prime Minister, I am not careful, my grandfather also gave a special explanation before his death, the funeral ceremony should be simple, do not engage in specialization, do not cause trouble to the organization, and do not make any personal requests, but as a junior, I can't let my grandfather leave with regrets, otherwise it is unfilial, how can an unfilial person talk about loyalty to the country, my grandfather Rong Ma all his life, dedicated everything to the country, he once told me that he hoped to leave with the national flag on the coffin after death, So I plead with the organization to think carefully about ......".
The prime minister looked at Duan Zetao with burning eyes, as the main leader of the country, the coercion he carried made Duan Zetao sweat coldly, his legs trembled, but he gritted his teeth and looked directly at the prime minister's scrutiny with pure eyes.
The prime minister sighed: "You are also a pure filial piety, but I am mainly responsible for national government affairs, Xiao Lao was subordinate to the military during his lifetime, so I am not very good at talking, the general secretary is now visiting abroad, and it is not easy to be alarmed, you go to the chief, he is the former No. 1 chief, Xiao Lao was also directly responsible to him during his lifetime, he has the most say in this matter, but after the retirement of the chief, he rarely asks about state affairs, and whether he is willing to come forward depends on your creation......."
Speaking of this, the prime minister's tone changed and said sternly: "But I want to warn you, if the organization makes a final decision, I hope you must resolutely obey the organization's decision, you must not make emotions, you must always remember that you are a party member, you cannot bargain with the organization in case of trouble, you must obey unconditionally!" ……”。
Duan Zetao's vest has been soaked in cold sweat, strictly speaking, his behavior today is a bit reckless, if it weren't for the prime minister's constant appreciation for him, it is likely to affect his future, and hurriedly said: "Prime minister, I will definitely keep in mind your teachings, no matter what decision the organization makes in the end, I will resolutely obey and never make emotional ......."
The chief is the core of the leadership of the previous generation in China, and after retirement, he lived in a simple house, rarely appeared in public, Duan Zetao came to his residence in Zhongnanhai, and explained his intention to the internal guard at the door, and after a while, the chief of the chief's guard came out and said to Duan Zetao: "The chief has something to go out, and I will report to the chief when the chief comes back, you go back first......."
Duan Zetao didn't leave, and stood at the door of the chief's residence for a whole day, and finally the chief sighed to his secretary after learning about the situation: "Old Xiao gave birth to a good grandson!" Xiao Lao is the founding father of the country and has made contributions to the country, and his funeral will be handled according to the specifications of the country's leaders, you remember to remind me that when the memorial service is held, I will personally attend the ......".
Mr. Xiao's funeral was finally handled according to the specifications of the national leaders, the Chinese People's Daily published a eulogy, calling Mr. Xiao 'the great revolutionary soldier of the Chinese people', the funeral venue was located in the Zhongshan Memorial Hall in Zhongshan Park, where the funeral was held for the party and state leaders. The funeral can be said to be extremely glorious.
The chief personally shook hands with the Xiao family's family one by one to express condolences, and when he shook hands with Duan Zetao, the chief's hand was particularly strong, patted him on the shoulder and said: "The Xiao family has a thousand-mile horse, Xiao Lao has a spirit, and he can also smile at Jiuquan!" ......", Duan Zetao felt the strength and warmth of the chief's generous palm, and shed tears of excitement, and the leading cadres who participated in the funeral looked at Duan Zetao one after another, this young man is amazing, he has been praised by the chief, and he will definitely soar to the sky!
The next day, more than 3,000 military and civilians in the capital attended the memorial activities for Mr. Xiao, and Mr. Xiao's hometown and the places where he had fought sent representatives to Beijing to participate in his memorial activities, and many of Mr. Xiao's old subordinates also came from all over the country, including Liu Tieshan, commander of the Western Tibet Provincial Military Region, Xie Changshun, commander of the Akza Military Sub-district, and Fang Li, commander of the Xingning Military Sub-district, who Duan Zetao had met.
Liu Chunhua, who has been promoted to secretary of the Xinghua Municipal Party Committee, also came to participate in the mourning activities, and was taken aback when he saw Duan Zetao standing in the Xiao family's family, he couldn't imagine that Duan Zetao had such an amazing background and family background, and he secretly regretted that he was on the wrong side and missed the opportunity to befriend him.
After the memorial service, the coffin of Mr. Xiao was sent to the Babaoshan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery for burial, and all the soldiers along the way stood and saluted.
After dealing with Old Man Xiao's later life, Duan Zetao did not forget Old Man Xiao's entrustment, he wanted to investigate the truth of Xiao Zhiwen's accident.