As the head of the four talented women of the Republic of China (the other three are Zhang Ailing, Xiao Hong, and Shi Pingmei), Lü Bicheng was one of the very few people who lived out of themselves in that era.
Lü Bicheng (1883-1943), a Lan Qing, zifu, number Ming Yin (later changed to Shengyin), do not sign Xiaozhu. When she was born, her father Lü Fengqi was studying politics in Shanxi, and because he was dissatisfied with the corrupt government, he resigned his official position and returned to his hometown in Huizhou with his family. Under the guidance of his father, Lü Bicheng read ancient books and chapters since childhood. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, when she was twelve, her father died suddenly, the cold eyes of the clansmen, and the resolute withdrawal of the Wang family made her realize what was the wind and snow sword at a young age.
In order to let her daughter get a "better education", her mother let her daughter go to Tanggu to join her uncle Yan Fengsheng, who was a salt transport envoy. Seeing the new atmosphere, she wanted to go to school, but she was scolded by her uncle, saying that it was the right thing for the girls' families to get married and have children early. ??? Young and vigorous, she did not want to listen to this set, so she simply did not stop and jumped on the train to Tianjin.
At this time, she was penniless and did not even have luggage, fortunately met the boss lady of the 'Buddha ZhaoLou', not only to help her buy a train ticket, but also to arrange for her to stay in the Tongsheng Inn. Under the introduction of a friend, Lü Bicheng met yinghuozhi, the founder of the Ta Kung Pao. He sympathized with Lü Bicheng's background, admired her talent and ambition, and decided to let her serve as a trainee editor of the newspaper, which was a blessing for Lü Bicheng, who was in trouble.
She did not live up to the expectations of Yingzhi, with splendid articles, actively drummed and shouted for the cause of feminism, and her reputation grew day by day. One day in April 1904, the concierge held up a business card with the inscription ''Qiu Yujin'' and said, "'Here comes a grandfather who combs his hair.'" Lü Bicheng immediately asked the visitors to come in to meet them, only to see that the visitors were dressed in robes and horse coats, with a long jade body, and a women's bun on their heads, and their demeanor was by no means mediocre. She is Qiu Jin, the heroine of Jian Hu.
It turned out that Qiu Jin often read Lü Bicheng's works in the newspaper, and coincidentally, not only did they all call themselves ''Bicheng'', but the two of them also had surprisingly consistent views on equal rights for men and women. Therefore, Qiu Jin deliberately visited Lü Bicheng on the occasion of studying in Japan. Their talks were very agreeable, and they became confidants with each other. Before leaving, Qiu Jin said, "The name 'Bicheng' is unique to you, and I will not use it again in the future."
Lü Bicheng has always believed that women cannot be liberated without education. She and Yinghuozhi won Yuan Shikai's permission through the relationship between Fu Zengxiang and Yan Xiu, and finally founded the Beiyang Girls' Public School, with Lü Bicheng as the principal. The sound of Lang Lang's reading resounded throughout the entire Jinmen, which was a big shock to the stale idea that a woman's talentlessness is morality. Lü Bicheng became the principal of the first women's normal school in modern China.
Just as she was engaged in teaching, the news of Qiu Jin's murder came. Thinking of the good sisters of that year, Lu Bicheng was sad from it. Lü Bicheng risked great danger and sent people to Shaoxing to collect Qiu Jin's bones. Since then, there has only been one blue city left in the world.
After the establishment of the Republic of China, she entered the presidential palace under the recommendation of Yuan Kewen and had the right to participate in political affairs. In addition to participating in politics, Lü Bicheng also sang and wrote poems with literati and celebrities. After witnessing the darkness and dirtiness of politics, Lü Bicheng resigned from public office and lived in Shanghai with his mother. She co-founded trade with foreign investors (some say stock trading), and in only two or three years, she became a businessman on the rich side.
Although Lü Bicheng is over 30, she has been waiting for herself, and she once explained to her friends the reason why she did not marry: "There are not many men who can be praised in life, Liang Rengong (Liang Qichao) already has a wife, Wang Jixin (Wang Jingwei) is younger, Wang Rongbao is good, and there is also a chance, Zhang Xigong (Zhang Xiao) has worked for Zhu Zhenzhuang, Zhenzhuang poetry is good, Nai Nian is not confused, and he must be white! My purpose is not in assets and doors, but in literary status, so it is rare to have a rather companionship, east is not successful, west is not compatible, there is a loss of chance. Fortunately, I have a little savings at hand, I don't have to worry about food and clothing, and I can only entertain myself with literature! ''
Emotional matters are perhaps the most unclear. There is a saying that the yingzhi who already has a family gradually develops a heart of admiration in getting along with Lü Bicheng. But later, Ying's empathy for the second sister Lu Meisun made the two go farther and farther and finally broke up. Some people also said that she had considered Yuan Kewen, but he was a typical "gongzi brother", and he was only allowed to snuggle up in the happy scene. ''
??? The successive deaths of her mother and sister, and the encounters in her own bumpy life, made her feel that the world was uncertain, and she began to meditate with affection, looking forward to cultivating an afterlife. In 1926, she began to travel to Europe and the United States, on the road, visiting the mansions of Hollywood stars, wandering in the architecture of ancient Rome, and leaving beautiful shadows on the streets of Paris. Because of the power surgery, she chose to recuperate in Switzerland, where the mountains and waters allowed her tired body and mind to rest.
In 1930, she officially converted to Buddhism under the name Manzhi.
In 1933, she returned to Shanghai. After the outbreak of the War of Resistance, she set off again for Europe and moved to Hong Kong. Subsequently, the Pacific War broke out and Hong Kong fell, and she had to avoid a monastery.
In the winter of 1942, Lü Bicheng felt that the limit was approaching, so he asked Yuanjing to use all her savings in the United States to promote Buddhism.
On January 4, 1943, she wrote a desperate poem:
The head of the head can also mourn, and the merits of life can be buried.
After a hasty discussion of the scriptures, I went to the human world only this time.
Twenty days later, Lü Bicheng died of illness, and according to her will, her ashes were thrown into the sea. A legend, and this is the end.