Throughout the ages, the names of countless heroes have shone in the long river of history. They either fought on the battlefield to defend their homeland and country, or they strategized and won a decisive victory. However, there are also some people, although they were once famous, but in the end they can only be covered by the dust of history.
The "flying general" I want to talk about today is a typical example of this. He was once a top student of Whampoa, and he was Chiang Kai-shek's protégé, and he should have a good future. However, in the history of the Anti-Japanese War, people remember him more for his greed for money and lust, and his fear of death after repeated battles.
He is Sun Yuanliang.
Sun Yuanliang was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in 1904, and his ancestral home is Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Therefore, he can be said to be a fellow countryman of Chiang Kai-shek. Due to his prominent family background, he did not experience any hardships in his childhood.
Sun Yuanliang's father was a county magistrate during the Qing Dynasty, and his uncle was Sun Zhen, a warlord of the Sichuan army. Such a family background allowed Sun Yuanliang to receive a good education since he was a child.
The young Sun Yuanliang showed a talent and ambition that was out of the ordinary. He was not only diligent and diligent in his studies, but also admitted to the preparatory class of Peking University with his intelligence. At that time, he had a thirst for knowledge and an infinite vision for the future.
In 1924, Dr. Sun Yat-sen founded the Army Military Academy, also known as the Whampoa Military Academy. The establishment of this school injected new vitality into China's revolutionary cause.
At that time, the young Sun Yuanliang was enthusiastic, and he did not hesitate to sign up for the Whampoa Military Academy. When filling out the registration form, he wrote the following words in the column of why he entered the school: "Not for economic problems, nor for promotion and wealth, but only for the Three People's Principles." This sentence is not only his commitment to the Whampoa Military Academy, but also his firm expression of his life ideals.
At that time, Sun Yuanliang was full of infinite longing and yearning for the revolution. He knows that the path he has chosen is a difficult and challenging one. However, he firmly believed in his beliefs and was determined to use his youth and enthusiasm to fight for the prosperity and strength of the motherland.
In that turbulent era, the Whampoa Military Academy, as the cradle of the Chinese revolution, was known for its strict system and strict selection. This school not only requires students to have excellent grades, but also to have referees to show their value and affirmation. And the young Sun Yuanliang, as soon as he appeared on the stage, he carried all kinds of halos, as if he was the darling of fate.
Sun Yuanliang's introducer was Mr. Li Dazhao, a revolutionary tycoon. Li Dazhao was not only one of the founders of the Communist Party of China, but also an important promoter of the Chinese revolution. His recommendation undoubtedly added supreme glory to Sun Yuanliang's admission path. What's even more incredible is that Sun Yuanliang's examiner at the secret test center was actually the great leader Chairman Mao.
With his outstanding performance, Sun Yuanliang finally became the first cadet of the Whampoa Military Academy. His classmates in the same period were also the choice of the moment, such as Du Yuming and others, all of whom were famous generals in the national army.
At the Whampoa Military Academy, Sun Yuanliang is undoubtedly an eye-catching presence. His profound cultural heritage, dignified appearance, and extraordinary bearing made him the center of attention.
At that special opening ceremony, he was selected as a member of the guard of honour to greet the esteemed Honorary Chancellor, Mr. Sun Yat-sen. Chiang Kai-shek admired this talented young man and had high hopes for him.
Sun Yuanliang's performance really lived up to expectations. During his Xi at Whampoa Military Academy, he demonstrated outstanding talent and leadership that made him stand out from many students.
Therefore, when the students of the first phase of Whampoa graduated, Sun Yuanliang was naturally reused by Chiang Kai-shek. In the Anti-Japanese War, Sun Yuanliang also made military achievements.
In January 1932, the wind was cold and the stars were sparse. Taking advantage of the cover of night, the Japanese army quietly approached the national army garrison in Zhabei. They targeted the weak points in the national defense line and prepared to launch a deadly attack. And the 19th Route Army in the Beijing-Shanghai area, as the strong shield of the country, they immediately realized the approach of the threat and quickly entered a combat state.
The soldiers of the 19th Route Army, although their morale was high, were unable to counterattack in the face of the enemy's excellent combat preparations and long-planned attacks. For a time, the battlefield was filled with artillery fire and gunsmoke, and the 19th Route Army fell into a bitter battle.
At this critical moment, the Fifth Army, stationed nearby, received an order to support the Nineteenth Route Army. They did not hesitate and immediately threw themselves into battle. With the addition of the Fifth Army, the tide of battle began to turn. The two national armies fought side by side to defend themselves against the Japanese attack.
However, the Japanese did not give up. Seeing this, they quickly turned around and launched a fierce attack on Miaohang Town. The defenders of Miaohang Town were under the indiscriminate bombardment of the Japanese army, and the situation was precarious.
At this time, Sun Yuanliang, the brigade commander of the 87th Brigade of the 259th Division of the Fifth Army, knew that he had a great responsibility. He led the troops and went to Miaohang Town without hesitation to stop the Japanese army. Under the leadership of Sun Yuanliang, the soldiers bravely and fearlessly engaged in fierce battles with the Japanese army.
After a night of fierce fighting, Sun Yuanliang's troops successfully held Miaohang Town and crushed the Japanese army's attack plan. The dawn rising over Miaohang Town symbolizes the dawn of hope. In order to avoid greater casualties, the Japanese had to withdraw from Miaohang Town in disarray.
In the first Songhu War of Resistance, the national army paid a huge price, but in the end it won a difficult victory. This victory was won by the soldiers of the national army with their blood and lives. After the war, China and Japan signed the Sino-Japanese Armistice Agreement.
In the summer of 1937, as the pace of the Japanese army's full-scale invasion of China accelerated, the whole country fell into the shadow of war. At that time, Shanghai was like a huge fortress, shouldering the heavy responsibility of national dignity and the future of the country. However, in order to quickly occupy Shanghai, the Japanese army once again gathered a large number of troops, and their iron hooves shook the whole land in an attempt to reduce the city to ashes.
In the face of the arrogance of the Japanese army, the national army did not flinch. They are well aware that Shanghai is not only an important economic city, but also a symbol of national dignity. In order to defend Shanghai, the high-level of the national army made a decisive decision and invested a total of more than 700,000 troops, determined to fight the Japanese army to the end.
In this life-and-death battle, the troops led by General Sun Yuanliang became the backbone of the national army. They stuck to their Zhabei position, and in the face of the Japanese army's indiscriminate bombardment, they held out for 76 days without taking a step back. General Sun Yuanliang took the lead, and his bravery and steadfastness infected every soldier, and they built an impregnable barrier with their flesh and blood.
However, war is brutal. Despite the best efforts of Sun Yuanliang's troops, they were still unable to withstand the frantic attack of the Japanese army. In this battle, they paid a huge price, and many valiant soldiers fell to the land forever.
In addition to the Zhabei position, the national army in other regions also faced the same dilemma. Under the heavy fire of the Japanese army, they had to fight and retreat, and in order to preserve their living forces, they had to choose to retreat.
After more than four months of holding on, the top brass of the Nationalist army made a difficult decision: in order to reduce the unnecessary sacrifices, the whole army withdrew from Shanghai. Before evacuating, General Sun Yuanliang called the regiment commander Xie Jinyuan to his side and gave him one last task - to hold the last position in Shanghai.
After Xie Jinyuan received the order, he did not hesitate at all, and immediately began to reorganize the team. The Sixing Warehouse, a once prosperous place, has now become a position they hold onto. In the face of a powerful enemy, Regiment Commander Xie was well aware of the arduousness of this battle, but he knew better that the motherland and people behind him needed them to straighten their backs.
The number of soldiers under his subordinates is actually less than 400, but in order to boost morale, Regiment Commander Xie ordered that there are 800 people to the outside world. This is a psychological tactic, and it is also a manifestation of national dignity. They are not fighting for their own survival, but for the dignity of the country and the future of the nation.
Beyond the Sihang Warehouses is the bustling Shanghai Beach. However, most of the city had already been occupied by the Japanese army. On this isolated island, Captain Xie and his warriors became the last defenders. Their bloody battle has become a symbol of the indomitable will of this city and this country.
This battle shocked the people of the whole country. The feats of the warriors spread to every corner. People were moved by their courage and steadfastness and inspired by their spirit of sacrifice. Since then, film and television works based on them have begun to emerge, and their stories have become symbols of the national spirit. At the same time, General Sun Yuanliang was also promoted from brigade commander to army commander in this battle.
However, Sun Yuanliang was extremely brave on the battlefield and made many achievements. He led the way, charged into battle, fearless of hardships and dangers, and terrified the enemy. However, in private, Sun Yuanliang has another side. He is an out-and-out womanizer, often indulging in women, and has a strong possessive desire for beautiful women.
During the Battle of Songhu, the flames of war were raging and the smoke of gunpowder was filled. Sun Yuanliang led his troops to fight bloody battles on the front line, engaging in fierce battles with the enemy. Despite the tense war and difficult conditions, Sun Yuanliang's lust was still strong.
At that time, a group of female college students spontaneously organized themselves and prepared some medical supplies to go to comfort the soldiers on the front line. Their appearance brought warmth and hope to the soldiers, and also brought a breath of fresh air to this battlefield full of blood and violence.
However, Sun Yuanliang set his sights on a young and beautiful girl in this group of female college students. His lust was aroused, as if the exhaustion and gore of the entire battlefield had vanished, and only his longing for the girl remained. He even misbehaved on the spot.
Because the two of them were in Sun Yuanliang's office, the girl was so frightened that she directly shouted for help. At this time, the deputy division commander who was next to Sun Chuanliang's office rushed over when he heard the news. Seeing the division commander make such a move, he hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him.
Seeing the arrival of the deputy division commander, Sun Yuanliang let go of the daughter. And the news spread quickly in Shanghai. No one thought that a dignified teacher would do such a thing.
In fact, there are deep-seated reasons behind Sun Yuanliang's behavior. Since childhood, due to the early death of his father, Sun Yuanliang grew up in the excessive doting of his mother. This doting has led to him almost never being punished for making mistakes. His mother's unprincipled protection left him without the necessary discipline and restraint as he grew up.
It is this relaxed educational environment that allows Sun Yuanliang to gradually form the characteristics of freedom and looseness in his character. He violated military discipline many times, greedy for pleasure, and indulged in lust. His actions were undoubtedly a great contempt for discipline and decency. However, he did not realize the seriousness of this act until one encounter, when he was almost shot by Chiang Kai-shek.
After Sun Yuanliang's troops withdrew from the bustling city of Shanghai, they were stationed in the ancient capital of Nanjing. Nanjing, a city that has gone through ups and downs, seems to carry the fate of Sun Yuanliang and the soldiers and has become their new home. However, as the fighting on the front line became increasingly severe, Nanjing's safety also became precarious.
Tensions in the city of Nanjing grew stronger, as if a storm was coming. Against this background, the generals who defended the city of Nanjing urgently convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures. The atmosphere of the meeting was solemn and tense, and the faces of the participants were full of worry. They know very well that the safety of Nanjing is not only related to the life and death of the people in the city, but also to the dignity and honor of the country.
After intense discussions, the meeting finally reached a decision. Sun Yuanliang's 88th Division was entrusted with the important task of staying in Nanjing and swearing to defend the safety of this ancient capital. At this moment, Sun Yuanliang felt unprecedented pressure and responsibility. Although his face remained calm, his heart was turbulent.
Walking out of the dull conference room, Sun Yuanliang took a deep breath, trying to calm the excitement in his heart. He instructed the driver next to him: "Go to Wuyuan Lane." Wuyuan Lane is a quiet alley in Nanjing, not far from Danfeng Street. For Sun Yuanliang, Wuyuan Lane has a special significance.
The car slowly drove towards Wuyuan Lane, and Sun Yuanliang's thoughts began to drift away. He recalls that when he was in Shanghai, he used to come to this brothel in Nanjing. Here are not only the girls he once loved, but also those confidants who spent happy times with him.
However, now that the situation is difficult, Sun Yuanliang ran to this land of smoke and willows.
He soon found Mother Bustard, a woman with a haggard face but sharp eyes. Sun Yuanliang told her bluntly: "The Japanese army is about to capture Nanjing, and I am ordered by the chairman of the committee to lurk in the people and wait for the opportunity to destroy the enemy." I would like to stay in Yue'an for a while, and I hope you will take me in. ”
It turned out that when Sun Yuanliang learned that he needed to stay behind, he had already buried dissatisfaction and resentment in his heart. He couldn't accept that when the Japanese army was attacking, only such a small number of troops were left to defend Nanjing, which was undoubtedly sending him to his death. Sun Yuanliang, who was unwilling to die easily, thought of this place he often came to - Yue'an Courtyard.
The moment Sun Yuanliang stepped into the brothel, the atmosphere in Nanjing City began to become tense. Soon after, the Japanese army swept in like a raging storm, instantly plunging the entire city of Nanjing into chaos. In order to save his life, Sun Yuanliang could only choose to hide in a brothel and temporarily find a place to take refuge.
While Sun Yuanliang was hiding in Yue'an Courtyard, the soldiers of his 88th Division stuck to the city wall of Nanjing, and in order to defend their homeland, they fought bloodily and fell into an unprecedented predicament.
Like a raging flood, the Japanese army violently attacked the city wall of Nanjing. The soldiers of the 88th Division, despite the danger, still held their positions and built a great wall of steel to defend the motherland with their flesh and blood. However, the Japanese offensive was fierce, the soldiers of the 88th Division defending the city suffered heavy casualties, and the air was filled with gunsmoke and the smell of blood.
In this fierce battle, the two heroic generals of the 88th Division, Zhu Chi and Gao Zhisong, did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for the dignity of the nation and the security of the country. Their sacrifice has become an eternal pain in the hearts of the officers and men of the 88th Division.
As the battle continued, the elite main force of the 88th Division was gradually wiped out in this brutal war. Many young soldiers, in order to defend their homeland and the dignity of the nation, bravely fell on the land of Nanjing. Their flesh and blood have become immortal monuments on the city wall of Nanjing.
Chiang Kai-shek was furious when he learned that Sun Yuanliang had disappeared on the eve of the war. He immediately ordered the whole army to arrest Sun Yuanliang and sent spies to secretly track him down. These spies are vicious and do everything, but Sun Yuanliang is like evaporating from the world, and he never shows up.
Just when Chiang Kai-shek was about to lose his patience, Sun Yuanliang suddenly appeared in Wuhan. It turned out that he had been lurking in the city of Nanjing, secretly observing the development of the war situation.
Sun Yuanliang's escape can be described as thrilling. He evaded the spy tracking, crossed the blockade, and finally arrived in Wuhan. There, he was sheltered by Du Yuming, Huang Jie and others. These people were his colleagues and comrades-in-arms.
With their help, a life was recovered. However, just when Chiang Kai-shek was about to attack Sun Yuanliang again, Du Yuming, Huang Jie and others stepped forward to intercede for him. Chiang Kai-shek spared his life.
Sun Yuanliang, his life has been full of ups and downs, his fate is ill-fated, and his career evaluation is mixed, however, he has an extremely famous son - Sun Xiangzhong. Sun Xiangzhong, this name may not be unfamiliar to many people, he emerged in the film and television industry with his stage name Qin Han, and became a bright star in the Chinese film and television industry in China and even around the world.
Qin and Han, this name is like the memory of an era, it represents the longing and memories of countless audiences for youth, love and dreams. He and Qin Xianglin, Lin Fengjiao and Lin Qingxia are known as "Erqin Erlin".
Qin and Han have performed countless film and television works, including hundreds of film works and nearly 30 TV drama works. Each of his roles is like a kind of projection of his own life experience, and his acting skills are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and make people moved. Whether it's tragedy or comedy, he can interpret it vividly and unforgettable.
Qin Han's acting skills, his artistic attainments, and his status in the film and television industry all make him unique in the Chinese film and television industry. Although his father Sun Yuanliang's life was discredited, the achievements of Qin and Han were indisputable. He used his talent and hard work to write a glorious chapter of his own.