The Translation of Mao Zedong (High-Level Figures as Seen by Shi Zhe)

Author: Shizhe (narrated), Shiqiulang (compiled)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: During Mao Zedong's visit to the Soviet Union, he tried to further communicate with Stalin in terms of ideology. Stalin also repeatedly tried to understand Mao Zedong's intentions, but both sides' efforts ultimately yielded no results. When Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping went to the Soviet Union to handle the Hungarian issue, they were clear and resolute in their stance. Liu Shaoqi's speech was particularly outstanding. Wang Jiaxiang patted his thumb and said, "Great! Truly great!" When Zhou Enlai visited the Soviet Union for a banquet, Khrushchev and others repeatedly tried to get him to drink. Eventually, he lost his composure due to excessive drinking, feeling dizzy and vomiting. Afterward, he took the initiative to admit his mistake to Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong said that Stalin had repeatedly asked Peng Dehuai about an important matter on the Korean battlefield, but Peng Dehuai remained silent. No matter how much Stalin pressed, he never said a word. Later, Shizhe kept thinking and realized how brilliant Peng Dehuai was: incredibly sharp! Exceptionally moral!