In the historical chapter of the founding of New China, there are countless strong, independent and talented women who use their way to contribute to the founding of New China, at that time, such a task was more arduous for women, but they still persisted, worked hard, even if they endured great grievances, even if no one knew, they also pursued their faith, at all costs. Zeng Xianzhi, one of these outstanding female warriors, she also has a very special identity--- the third wife of the founding father Ye Jianying, what kind of story happened to her?
Through the photos of Zeng Xianzhi when he was young, we can see that this is a woman with high appearance and excellent temperament, with clear eyebrows, but there is a breath of aura and perseverance between the facial features. Zeng Xianzhi's unique temperament is greatly related to her family environment, she is the grandson of Zeng Guoquan, the ninth brother of Zeng Guofan, although the Zeng family gradually declined after the end of the Qing Dynasty, but the family has always attached great importance to the cultivation of children's learning, even the daughter of Zeng Xianzhi was also sent to private school, learning traditional culture, familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics. At the age of 13, the clever Zeng Xianzhi was admitted to the Hunan First Girls' Normal School, where she spent her teenage years happily. At that time, the principal of the normal school was Mr. Xu Teli, who was ideologically advanced, and under his encouragement, Zeng Xianzhi not only had excellent academic performance, but also excellent sports, especially basketball, which was once the main force of the school's women's basketball team, and at the same time she was also exposed to the idea of new democracy, which laid an important foreshadowing for her choice of future life path.
1926。 This year, the Whampoa Military Academy began to recruit girls, the news came out, exciting, but in the social environment at that time, few girls dared to enroll in the Whampoa Military Academy. Zeng Xianzhi did not hesitate, immediately told his family about his decision, and after receiving the support of his family, Zeng Xianzhi went all out to the strict admissions examination of the Whampoa Military Academy. After five levels and six generals, in the end, Zeng Xianzhi was admitted to the Whampoa Military Academy as he wished, and became a classmate of outstanding female fighters such as Zhao Yiman. This year, the Whampoa Military Academy began to recruit girls, the news came out, exciting, but in the social environment at that time, few girls dared to enroll in the Whampoa Military Academy. Zeng Xianzhi did not hesitate, immediately told his family about his decision, and after receiving the support of his family, Zeng Xianzhi went all out to the strict admissions examination of the Whampoa Military Academy. After five levels and six generals, in the end, Zeng Xianzhi was admitted to the Whampoa Military Academy as he wished, and became a classmate of outstanding female fighters such as Zhao Yiman.
Due to her outstanding looks and excellent learning, not long after enrolling, Zeng Xianzhi gradually became a "red person" in the Whampoa Military Academy, coupled with her lively personality and approachability, she was soon crowned by her classmates as the "Whampoa School Flower". At this time, Zeng Xianzhi's heart was occupied by the great revolution, and she hoped to participate in the revolution as soon as possible and exert her light and heat.
When the Guangzhou Uprising arrived in 1927, Zeng Xianzhi and countless enthusiastic young people rushed to the forefront and fought for the new democratic revolution. During this time, Zeng Xianzhi met the love of his life, Ye Jianying. Ye Jianying's profound understanding of the new democratic revolution and mature style of doing things have all attracted 18-year-old Zeng Xianzhi. In this way, 18-year-old Zeng Xianzhi chose Ye Jianying, who had been married twice, to follow in his footsteps and leave the family.
In 1928, not long after their marriage, Zeng Xianzhi and Ye Jianying suffered their first separation. At that time, after careful consideration in the organization, it was necessary to arrange a group of advanced elements to study in the Soviet Union, and Zeng Xianzhi and Ye Jianying were also on the list, which was the best arrangement for the young Zeng Xianzhi, who could accompany her husband and learn and progress. However, a situation occurred close to departure, and due to the increase in the number of places, a reduction of personnel was needed, and the organization gave the choice to the couple.
Zeng Xianzhi did not hesitate to give up her own opportunity, she believed that Ye Jianying needed such a learning opportunity, not long after Ye Jianying left, Zeng Xianzhi went to Hong Kong to study according to the organizational arrangement, during which the two could only rely on letters to contact.
From 1928 to 1938, in the ten years, Zeng Xianzhi and Ye Jianying only met twice, and after the birth of his son Ye Xuanning, Zeng Xianzhi endured hardships and finally waited for the third reunion with Ye Jianying. This reunion has changed Zeng Xianzhi's life dramatically.
At another meeting, Zeng Xianzhi was surprised to find that Ye Jianying had remarried and had a daughter, which made Zeng Xianzhi feel extremely painful in his heart, but the education he had received since childhood and the influence of the family environment made this famous woman from the family choose to be patient and leave, and live alone with her son.
Even if her feelings are greatly hurt, Zeng Xianzhi still has not given up her faith and work, and she divides her time into two parts, most of which is devoted to work, and a small part is spent on her son's education.
In 1978, Zeng Xianzhi worked diligently for 40 years, and the level reached the level of deputy minister. Her work ability has been greatly recognized by Chairman Mao Zedong and Ms. Soong Ching Ling, and she has always been an advanced model for the work of the All-China Women's Federation. Under the education of Zeng Xianzhi, his son Ye Xuanning was also awarded the rank of major general.
Zeng Xianzhi died peacefully in Beijing in 1989 at the age of 79, a sad death that many leaders also expressed their deep condolences.
Summary: Life changes, and no one can speculate. Looking at Zeng Xianzhi's life, she has been beautiful, brilliant, bumpy, and sad, but this great woman has not given up her faith, is independent and self-reliant, and finally uses her own strength to let the world remember her, which is the model for women to learn today.