In the winter of 1936, Chinese history entered an important turning point. In this year, Zhang Xueliang launched the Xi'an Incident in Xi'an, which shocked China and the rest of the world, which not only changed the relationship between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, but also affected the course of China's War of Resistance Against Japan. Zhang Xueliang, the leader of the Northeast Army, was once the son of Zhang Zuolin, who was known as the "King of the Northeast". His life was marked by dramatic transformations, from being the son of a powerful warlord to becoming a promoter of peace in his country.
On a cold winter night in 1936, the skies of Xi'an were covered with heavy clouds, as if to herald an impending storm. Zhang Xueliang, with a deep face, sat in the office, fiddling with a pipe in his hand, his heart full of contradictions and entanglements. He knew that the decision he was about to make could change the fate of the entire country.
"General, have you really decided?" The adjutant beside him asked cautiously.
Zhang Xueliang took a deep breath and replied with a firm look in his eyes: "Yes, we must do this, for the sake of the country and our nation." We can't afford to fight among ourselves anymore. ”
Zhang Xueliang's decision came to be known as the Xi'an Incident, in which he united with the Red Army to detain Chiang Kai-shek and force the Kuomintang to form an anti-Japanese alliance with the Communists. This action was short-lived, but its impact was far-reaching.
Years later, Zhang Xueliang was finally released in 1990. He was free in an interview, and the reporter curiously asked him who the person he admired most in his life.
Zhang Xueliang smiled slightly, and slowly said three names: "My father Zhang Zuolin, Mr. Sun Yat-sen, and Chairman Mao Zedong." ”
The journalist was surprised by this answer, especially the last two names. "Can you share why you admire these three?" The reporter asked.
Zhang Xueliang recalled: "My father taught me how to survive in troubled times and how to maintain my position in an environment where the law of the jungle is the strongest. Although he was a warlord, his wisdom and courage and his desire to protect the country were my lifelong role model. ”
"As for Dr. Sun Yat-sen, his vision and firm belief in democracy have shown us the present of the country
The direction of modernization. I was deeply touched by his persistence and sacrifice. "And Chairman Mao Zedong, his strategic vision and leadership skills, enabled him to build a new China in the midst of hardship. His decisions also played a key role in the Sino-Japanese War. ”
These words moved all the reporters present. Zhang Xueliang's life is so legendary, from a pinnacle of power to house arrest for many years, and then to his release in his later years, every turning point he has experienced is full of ups and downs and philosophies in life.
Zhang Xueliang's story is not only his personal journey, but also a microcosm of China's modern history. His life reflects the changes of an era and the suffering and struggle of a nation. Through his story, we can see that history is not only made up of events, but also driven by people's choices and actions. Zhang Xueliang's choice, whether it is out of personal emotion or national righteousness, has left a deep imprint on the torrent of history.