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In Hawaii after the rain, the air is filled with a mixture of earth and flowers. In this Valley of the Temples Memorial Cemetery, surrounded by tropical flowers, an elderly man walks slowly down a wet path. His steps were heavy, but they were determined to walk towards a particular tombstone. This tombstone is simple and unpretentious, with four characters engraved on it, and the handwriting is particularly vivid in the rain.
The old man is Zhang Xueliang, a former military general who has gone through vicissitudes. When he was young, his grace and power were unmatched, but now, his figure seems lonely and lonely.
His life is full of countless ifs—if he hadn't been so willful back then, if he had been more loyal to Feng, if their love hadn't had so many twists and turns, would she still be alive?
Zhang Xueliang and Yu Fengzhi's perseverance and sacrifice
Zhang Xueliang, the young marshal of the Northeast Army, was famous for his graceful and illustrious family background. His family background, especially as the son of Zhang Zuolin, gave him an unrivalled position in social and political circles. However, Zhang Xueliang's private life is extremely complicated, especially in the relationship with his wife Yu Fengzhi, which is full of twists and turns.
Yu Fengzhi, although his background is not as prominent as Zhang Xueliang, he has won widespread respect and love in the society because of his virtue and ability. In the daily life of the Shuai Mansion, Yu Fengzhi is not only responsible for managing the family's affairs, but also carefully serving his in-laws, reflecting a high sense of family value and responsibility. The servants, relatives and friends in the Shuai's mansion all praised her efforts and carefulness.
Although Zhang Xueliang had outstanding talents in politics and military affairs, his performance in family life often surprised people. His charisma and extensive social circle led him to immerse himself in various social activities, often overlooking the importance of family life.
At many banquets and parties, Zhang Xueliang was always found talking to different women, which also caused a lot of rumors about his private life. Although Zhang Xueliang's behavior has caused widespread discussion in the society, Yu Fengzhi has always maintained her demeanor. Her poise in handling family affairs and her appropriateness in social situations have kept the operation of the Shuai Mansion in order.
Even in the face of Zhang Xueliang's untimely needs and criticism of his behavior from the outside world, Yu Fengzhi was always able to maintain a peaceful attitude and not let the turmoil in the outside world affect the harmony within the Shuai Mansion. In the Shuai Mansion, Yu Fengzhi is not only responsible for daily food and daily life.
She also organizes and plans family gatherings and festivals so that every guest can feel the warmth of the Shuai Mansion and the thoughtfulness of the host. Whenever these events take place, the decoration and arrangement in the Shuai Mansion is always impeccable, showing Yu Fengzhi's extreme pursuit of detail.
The choice to endure humiliation
In Zhang Xueliang's many affairs, Yu Fengzhi has always shown great tolerance and generosity. Faced with Zhang Xueliang's complicated private life, she chooses to deal with these issues in an extraordinary way, especially in the relationship between Zhang Xueliang and Zhao Yidi.
Zhao Yidi gradually entered his private life because of Zhang Xueliang's favor, and eventually the relationship between the two became more and more public, and even had children. In this context, Yu Fengzhi's handling shows her extraordinary bearing.
When she learned that Zhao Yidi was pregnant and gave birth to a child, Yu Fengzhi did not choose to quit or protest fiercely, instead, she chose to accept the innocent child and treat him as one of her family members. This decision not only changed the child's fate, but also calmed down possible family turmoil to a certain extent.
Yu Fengzhi's move had a profound impact on Zhao Yidi. Zhao Yidi originally thought that he and his children would be ostracized and abandoned by Zhang Xueliang's legal wife, but Yu Fengzhi's generosity and acceptance made her unable to control her emotions, and finally at a family gathering, Zhao Yidi cried with emotion in front of everyone, thanking Yu Fengzhi for his tolerance and kindness.
Although Yu Fengzhi didn't say much, he calmed Zhao Yidi's emotions with practical actions, and also made everyone present look at her with admiration. After accepting Zhao Yidi's child, Yu Fengzhi did not stop her charity and tolerance. She treats this child as her own, and educates and takes care of it meticulously.
Her role in the family gradually changed, from a traditional wife to a pillar and spiritual leader of the family. She is not only responsible for the day-to-day management of the family, but also cares about the well-being of every member of the family, including those who are not their own children.
Her actions not only had an impact within the family, but also gradually spread in the outside world. People began to admire her generosity and ability, and although they knew Zhang Xueliang's irresponsible behavior, their evaluation of Feng Zhi became more and more positive.
The company of the years of suffering
The Xi'an Incident in 1936 became a major turning point in modern Chinese history, and Zhang Xueliang's fortunes changed dramatically as one of the key figures in the event. After the incident, Zhang Xueliang was placed under house arrest by Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Nationalist Government, and his life became a displacement.
At first, Zhang Xueliang was imprisoned in Nanjing, but later moved to various locations, including Fenghua, Huangshan, Pingxiang, and finally to Xiuwen in Guizhou in 1940. During these difficult years, Zhang Xueliang's wife, Yu Fengzhi, showed incredible persistence and loyalty.
Despite facing great uncertainty in life and the gradual weakening of his body, Yu Fengzhi never left Zhang Xueliang's side. She accompanied him from Nanjing to Guizhou, and no matter how the place of house arrest changed, she was Zhang Xueliang's constant supporter and companion.
During his time in Nanjing, although Zhang Xueliang was limited by the scope of his residence, Yu Fengzhi tried his best to create a comfortable living environment for him. She talked to local vendors, bought fresh ingredients, and cooked the food of her hometown for Zhang Xueliang herself, trying to bring the warmth of home to Zhang Xueliang through these small details.
Over time, they were forced to relocate multiple times, each time meaning they had to readjust to their new living circumstances and limitations. Despite the harsh living conditions, Yu Fengzhi never complained, and she managed to keep her family life running in every place, from managing the details of daily life to dealing with limited contact with the outside world.
Between 1940 and 1949, Zhang Xueliang was forced to spend several years in Yangmingdong, Xiuwen, Guizhou. During this time, Yu Fengzhi's health began to deteriorate significantly. She often felt tired and had occasional aches, but she didn't pay much attention at first, blaming her on aging and long-term stress.
However, as time went on, her symptoms became more severe until doctors diagnosed her with breast cancer. After learning of his condition, Yu Fengzhi still chose to stay strong and try not to let the news affect Zhang Xueliang. She knew that Zhang Xueliang's psychology was already extremely fragile, and she didn't want him to be more anxious because of his health problems.
So, she did her best to continue to take care of Zhang Xueliang and deal with the affairs of the family, and at the same time began to receive treatment in secret. In these days in Yangmingdong, Yu Fengzhi's figure has gradually lost weight, but she still does her best to maintain the warmth and stability of her home.
In this series of transformations and adaptations, Yu Fengzhi's physical condition undoubtedly accelerated its deterioration. Treatment options were very limited at the time, and she had to rely on basic medication and rest to relieve her pain.
Overseas medical treatment and goodbye
As breast cancer grew, Yu was eventually forced to make the difficult decision to seek more advanced medical treatment in the United States. The decision marks the end of her decades-long life with Ms. Zhang. Yu Fengzhi stepped on a plane to the United States, leaving Zhang Xueliang alone to face his future in China.
This farewell was originally just for treatment, but I never thought that it would become the final parting in the lives of the two. In the United States, Yu Fengzhi went through a long process of treatment and recovery. Despite being in a foreign country, she has always been close to her family and her husband. She endured all the inconveniences caused by illness and treatment, hoping to recover and return to Zhang Xueliang one day.
However, as the years passed, although the physical condition fluctuated, the overall hope for improvement gradually became slim. In 1990, Yu Fengzhi passed away peacefully in the United States. Before her death, she left all her inheritance and wishes to Zhang Xueliang, expressing her lifelong loyalty and deep affection to him.
Her lawyer detailed this in the will, ensuring that Zhang Xueliang could understand her intentions, even though they had not seen each other for years. Shortly after Yu Fengzhi's death, the political environment changed with the deaths of Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Ching-kuo, and Zhang Xueliang was finally released from prohibition in the early 1990s.
One day in May 1990, with the spring breeze blowing and the sun shining on the green grass, Zhang Xueliang slowly walked to a quiet cemetery. Located on the outskirts of the city, it is surrounded by fresh green trees and the sound of birdsong. There is a simple tombstone in the center of the cemetery, which is engraved with four simple and sonorous characters of "Zhang Yufengzhi".
The entourage was silent, and there was a solemn atmosphere in the air. Zhang Xueliang staggered close to the tombstone, his eyes firmly locked on the four inscriptions. He was wearing a simple gray tunic that swayed slightly in the wind. Walking to the tomb, he took a deep breath, then slowly knelt down, his knees touching the ground, and the top of his head was on the tombstone.
At this moment, the spring breeze also seemed to stop caressing, and everything around became unusually quiet. Zhang Xueliang knelt there, facing the tombstone, as if in a silent dialogue with the past years and his departed loved ones. The entourage around him watched this scene and was silent, not daring to disturb this affectionate expression.
Time seemed to freeze in this moment, and the sun shone through the treetops, dappled on the tombstone and his body, until he finally burst out crying, the voice of grief echoing in the silent cemetery. The people around him gradually gathered and wanted to come forward to condole, but they stopped, kept their distance, and respected his grief and remembrance.
He held the tombstone, tears rolled in his eyes, and he couldn't help but say the words from the bottom of his heart: "She is the only one in this life." ”
The commemoration of true feelings and the wrong payment
Zhang Xueliang's later years were full of reflections on his past choices. He and Zhao were eventually buried together at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Cemetery in Hawaii, a scenic retreat from the turmoil and controversy they once had in Chinese mainland.
Zhang Xueliang finally lived up to Yu Fengzhi's love for him, Yu Fengzhi mistakenly loved Zhang Xueliang until he was old and did not get a trace of sincerity from the other party, and the empty tomb next to Yu Fengzhi will be empty forever. In Hawaii, Zhang Xueliang's life is relatively peaceful. His home hangs a photo of Yu Fengzhi before his death, and he silently begins and ends his day in front of the photo every day.
Although he spent the rest of his life with Zhao Yidi, Yu Fengzhi's images will always occupy a special place in his heart. He set up a small memorial corner in his home, which houses various memorabilia from his time living with Yu Fengzhi, including her letters, diaries and some personal belongings.
Zhang Xueliang's life also includes continuous support for the philanthropy that Feng Zhi cared about during his lifetime. He has donated to a number of educational and medical institutions, especially those focused on women's health, to commemorate Yu Fengzhi's care in these areas.
These behaviors are not only a continuation of Feng Zhi's wishes, but also Zhang Xueliang's attempt to make up for her neglect and debt in the past with practical actions. Zhang Xueliang's actions in his later years could not change history, nor could they dispel his guilt for Feng Zhi, but in this way, he hoped to give due respect and remembrance to her memory and sacrifice.
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Resources:
- Wang Chunhua.Yu Fengzhi:Living for Zhang Xueliang[J].Archives World,2014,0(12):35-36