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The Charm of Deng Xiaoping's Language
Former British Prime Minister Heath once said of Deng Xiaoping: "I enjoyed talking to Deng Xiaoping and found that he was frank and direct in his presentation of his views. He always seemed willing to accept what I said. He also answered straightforward questions. He also liked to add some flavor to our conversations with humor." As a great proletarian revolutionist and politician, Deng Xiaoping's mind and bearing are very broad, but this does not hinder his simple and humorous language style. He often used simple, vivid, witty language to explain the profound truth, with approachable words to make people feel friendly and natural, but also makes the atmosphere relaxed and happy.
When explaining some major issues, Deng Xiaoping is good at using simple, clear and vivid words to make it vivid and popular. He often expresses his profound thoughts in just a few words, which is easy to understand and unforgettable.
Mention of popular, known to the world is his "cat theory". In July 1962, when Deng Xiaoping talked about measures to restore agricultural production, in order to express his views vividly, he quoted a Sichuan saying: "Yellow cats, black cats, as long as you catch mice, you are a good cat." This is the first time the "cat theory" has been made public. Later, it slowly spread to "no matter black cat or white cat, catching mice is a good cat". After the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the "cat theory" has become a theoretical symbol of China's shifting the focus of social work to economic development. In 1985, Deng Xiaoping was re-elected Time magazine's Person of the Year. "No matter the black cat or the white cat, catching a mouse is a good cat."
It's in Time magazine. The influence of "cat theory" extends to the world.
Due to various historical reasons, the "bloated" problem of the Chinese People's Liberation Army has been around for a long time. On June 4, 1985, Deng Xiaoping solemnly announced at the enlarged meeting of the Central Military Commission: "The Chinese government has decided to reduce the number of 1 million in the People's Liberation Army!" With regard to disarmament, there are concerns that it will weaken the combat effectiveness of the army. In this regard, Deng Xiaoping made a vivid analogy: "Can a puffy man fight?" He further said: Boxers are very heavy, but they are not weak, so they cannot fight. As I said, when we really fight a war, we can't win even if we run against it.
When serious and nervous or mistakes occur, Deng Xiaoping's wit and humor can often have a good effect of enlivening the atmosphere and relaxing nerves.
In 1960, Deng Xiaoping led a delegation to attend the drafting committee meeting of the 26-nation party in Moscow.
One day, after a heated argument, members of the CPC delegation returned to the embassy's dining room for dinner. During the meal, everyone did not speak and the atmosphere was very solemn. At this time, Deng Xiaoping suddenly greeted Ambassador Liu Xiao's wife, Zhang Yi, and asked with a smile: "Zhang Yi, you are from Jiangxi. Do you know the story of'rabbits eat chicken?"
"What, the rabbit eats the chicken?" Zhang Yi thought he had misheard.
"Yes, rabbits eat chicken."
"Oh, Comrade Xiaoping, I have only heard of weasels eating chickens, but I have never heard of rabbits eating chickens." Zhang Yi tried to hold back a smile but couldn't help it. He shook his head with his mouth bulging. "And what else is there?"
"Of course there are anecdotes. This happened in the 1930 s." Deng Xiaoping looked at everyone with a smile. Everyone looked at him, eagerly waiting to hear the following.
"This is because of Lu Dingyi."
"Is it in Yan'an?" someone asked.
"It's in Yan'an, but it's not a rabbit in Yan'an. It was a report in Yan'an once, talking about Trotsky or something, his Wuxi words are bad. It's always 'rabbit eats chicken'. Some of our comrades always don't believe that 'rabbit eats chicken' after listening to the report, just like Zhang Yi is now, asking: 'Rabbit eats chicken' what's the matter? I haven't heard that rabbit can eat chicken......"
Everyone suddenly realized that the dining room suddenly burst into laughter. The dignified atmosphere just now was swept away by this happy laughter, and everyone's appetite improved.
In January 1988, Deng Xiaoping received the 48-year-old Norwegian Prime Minister Mrs. Brundtland at the age of 84. Fu Ying, who later served as Vice Foreign Minister, served as Deng Xiaoping's interpreter. At that time, she was still very young. It was the first time that she served as an interpreter for senior leaders' talks. She was a little nervous. Deng Xiaoping told the Norwegian Prime Minister that he was 84 years old this year. However, Fu Ying accidentally translated 84 years old into 48 years old. When Deputy Foreign Minister Zhou Nan told Deng Xiaoping about this situation, Deng Xiaoping not only did not criticize Fu Ying, but laughed heartily and said humorously: "Well, I have the skill of rejuvenating children, and I am as young as Mrs. Brundtland." Mrs. Brundtland also smiled from ear to ear, and the atmosphere of the conversation became relaxed and harmonious.
In daily life and work, Deng Xiaoping's humor also plays a role in communicating emotions, making people feel cordial, relaxed and happy when they get along with him.
In the early 1950 s, Deng Xiaoping transferred work in Beijing. The child asked him: "If you call your chief in Chongqing, what do you call your chief when you go to Beijing?" Deng Xiaoping answered in homophonic tones: "If you call your chief in Chongqing (palm), if you go to Beijing, you call your sole." From Deng Xiaoping's humorous words, the children felt their father's loveliness and closeness.
In 1984, Deng Xiaoping met with Chancellor Kohl of the Federal Government of Germany and his delegation at the Great Hall of the People. when kohl asked deng xiaoping what was the secret of longevity, deng xiaoping replied with a smile: "I am just optimistic, it doesn't matter if the sky is falling. I am a small man, and when the sky is falling, you big men will be the top of it." Deng Xiaoping's words caused a lot of laughter. In the midst of pleasant laughter, everyone cast respectful eyes at the wise and funny old statesman.
Source: Learning Times
Reprinted from: Party Building Network
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