Introduction: The courage and courage of the female soldiers in those turbulent times is admirable. But when the smoke clears and peace comes, what fate do they go? What happened to them? That's exactly what we want to explore.
1. The Call of the Turbulent Times: The Imprisonment of Feudal Ideology and the Rise of the Women's Liberation Movement
At the beginning of the last century, Chinese society was still shrouded in the shadow of feudal ideology. As a victim of traditional society, women have long been discriminated against and oppressed. They are confined to their small homes and have no right to decide their own fate. Marriage is seen as the only way out for women, and their lives are spent in patriarchal families.
However, when democratic ideas swept in, people suddenly woke up and began to question the old religion that had been ingrained for a long time. The advent of the May Fourth Movement set off a surging wave of new culture. The call for equality between men and women and women's emancipation has sounded in all corners of society, and traditional gender discrimination and oppression have begun to be strongly attacked.
A group of pioneer women bravely stood up, and they consciously organized and participated in various rights protection activities to fight for women's rights and liberation. He published articles, founded newspapers and periodicals, held demonstrations, and worked hard to break the feudal yoke. Among them is a group of girls who generously went to study at the Whampoa Military Academy, and they defended women's equal rights with practical actions.
At the beginning of the Northern Expedition, Mr. Sun Yat-sen advocated recruiting women to join the army and strengthen the strength of the army. In this special historical period, a group of women with the ideal of independence and freedom were able to plug in the wings of freedom at the Whampoa Military Academy and start their military careers.
This is an era of change and success. Old ideas are being replaced by new powers, and groups that have been in bondage for a long time crave emancipation and equality. As the pioneers of the times, a group of female cadets stepped forward, and they bravely broke through the layers of shackles and set sail in the Whampoa Military Academy, opening a new chapter in their lives.
2. The Whampoa Military Academy has recruited female cadets for the first time to break gender bias
In 1926, Wuhan became the center of the national revolution. Here, the Nationalist Government decided to establish the Wuhan branch of the Whampoa Military Academy as an important base for training revolutionary officers. On November 1 of this year, the Wuhan Branch Recruitment Committee was officially established and began to recruit students nationwide.
At the end of November, the admissions committee made a decision that shocked the whole country – to admit female students. This was undoubtedly a bold attempt at the time, and it directly challenged the old ideas and traditional ideas that were deeply ingrained in society.
Soon, the news caused a strong reaction across the country. Some conservatives have objected, arguing that women in the military are unconventional and anachronistic. However, wherever the forces of revolution go, new things are born.
Hu Lanqi, a girl from Sichuan, was one of the applicants. As a descendant of Hu Dahai, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, he has been nurtured by his mother since he was a child and has a strong desire to serve the country. She often sang the poem "Men and women are equal and talented, how can they be willing to be the queen of the ox", dreaming of serving the country one day.
At the end of 1926, Hu Lanqi saw the enrollment brochure of the Wuhan branch of the Whampoa Military Academy and realized that his dream could finally come true. She immediately filled out the registration form and prepared to enlist in the army.
At the same time, in Hubei and Hunan, many girls were attracted by the news. They gave up their stable lives one after another to join the torrent of revolution.
Huang Jie, a 16-year-old girl from Hubei Women's Normal School, received good news after a preliminary examination and re-examination, and was included in the school list. Tan Shanying, Xie Minggang and others from Hunan No. 1 Women's Normal University did not hesitate and embarked on a journey to Wuhan.
For these brave women, being a soldier means equal rights, and they are defending their dignity with practical actions. They want to prove to the world that women can also carry the burden of defending their families and countries.
Female cadets from all over the world are thirsty and hungry, just to serve the country and realize their military dreams. They went through many assessments, and finally met like-minded partners at the Whampoa Military Academy and started a new life on the tip of the knife.
This is the first and only time in the history of the Whampoa Military Academy that girls are enrolled, and it is undoubtedly an important milestone in breaking the gender discrimination once and for all. Since then, women have been given a new identity and status, and they can finally make strides into the military, which is considered the exclusive domain of men.
3. Extraordinary life experience
The brutal war environment faced by female soldiers
From the moment they stepped into the school, the female cadets of the Whampoa Military Academy started a new and arduous military career. They learned the cruelty of war in the rain of bullets and bullets, and experienced the steel-like grinding in military life.
In November 1926, after completing a six-month military basic training, the female cadets of the Whampoa Military Academy went north to fight with the Northern Expeditionary Army. This is the first actual combat in their lives, and it is also a thrilling grind.
The Battle of Xi'an was the first time that female soldiers experienced the test of the scorching heat of war. In the hot and dry summer, they had to wear bulky military uniforms and travel long distances in the land of Sichuan and Shaanxi. During the march, mosquito bites were even more pervasive. Days of exposure to the sun and lack of water have brought many to the brink of collapse, but the brave female soldiers still gritted their teeth and marched forward bravely.
In winter, the tide turned. Due to the cold climate and the lack of clothing, many female soldiers suffered from frostbite. The soles of their feet were bloody, oozing pus, and the pain was unbearable. But for the sake of military honor, none of them cried out that they were tired, and vowed to fight side by side with the male soldiers until the end.
Ideological baptism and a change in political stance
In addition to the baptism of war, this group of female cadets has also experienced a major turning point in their thinking in their military careers. At the beginning of their enlistment, many people did not have a deep understanding of the revolution, although they had the ambition to stand up and serve the country.
After the outbreak of the Northern Expedition, they gained a deeper understanding of revolutionary ideals through the transmission of teachings by the troops and the practice of the battlefield. Many people began to accept the ideological influence of communist theory and established a lofty ambition to serve the proletariat and the working people.
For example, Comrade Yuan Shuju first joined the revolutionary army as a hot-blooded youth. However, after the victory of the Long March, she lived in Yan'an for a period of time, witnessed the unremitting struggle of the Communist Party for the interests of the people, and developed a sincere admiration and yearning for communism. From then on, she became a staunch Communist Party member and contributed all her strength to the cause of the agrarian revolution.
Make meritorious contributions to the cause of the country and the nation
It is through this extraordinary military career that the female soldiers of Whampoa have experienced life and death tests again and again, their thoughts have been sublimated, and they have finally grown into excellent revolutionary soldiers.
Many later made outstanding contributions in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation. For example, Comrade Jiang Jinyun is an outstanding representative of this, who has participated in more than 10 battles and battles before and after, and personally led the Women's Self-Defense Force to defeat several stubborn enemy attacks and defend the rear. On the other hand, there are also quite a few people who have devoted themselves to the cause of culture and education after being discharged from the army, and have made great contributions to the revitalization and development of national culture.
Fourth, the division of fate: the final destination of a group of former revolutionary heroes
The years flew by, and the flames of war gradually died out. The group of Whampoa female soldiers who stood up and fought for revolutionary ideals also ushered in a new stage of their lives. They have left a strong mark in this special era, but what will be the final fate?
Some people died in the flames of war, and they died heroically
The brutal war ruthlessly claimed the lives of some female soldiers. They were young and hot-blooded, with noble ideals, and finally defended the faith in their hearts with their blood and lives.
Chen Jingshu is one of the warriors who can sing and cry. This female master, who was born in a scholarly family, was admitted to the Wuhan branch of the Huangpu Military Academy in 1927. When the Northern Expedition broke out the following year, she went out with the army and fought all the way to the Suzhou-Anhui border area. On May 5, 1929, in a battle in northern Anhui, Chen Jingshu bravely killed the enemy and unfortunately died on the battlefield at the age of 27.
Another unknown but equally admirable Comrade Huang Jie was also martyred during the Southern Anhui Incident. She once wrote a poem "Youth dedicated to the cause of the poor, why not die and pay for yellow flowers". This is almost a summary of her short but brilliant life.
Some people continue to serve in the army and have made outstanding military achievements
Other female soldiers have carved out a unique path in life in the smoke of war. They continue to devote themselves to the military and contribute their youth to the cause of the country and the people.
At the end of 1927, Tan Shanying, a native of Hunan, participated in the Nanchang Uprising. Since then, she has followed Zhang Guotao, who had organized the puppet army, and participated in many major battles. Eventually, he became the commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 23rd Regiment of the 7th Division of the New Fourth Army, personally led the troops to fight guerrillas, defeated the enemy many times, and established outstanding military achievements.
Huang Yajun inherited the torch of the revolutionary family and jumped from a rural girl to a famous anti-Japanese general. After serving as a correspondent during the Southern Anhui Incident, she joined the Eighth Route Army, held several command positions, and eventually became Chen Yi's wife, earning the reputation of the "Women's Army".
Some people are engaged in cultural and educational careers after being discharged from the army
Of course, there are also some brave female soldiers who have turned to the cause of teaching and educating people after the war years, and have contributed to the cultural revitalization of the country and the nation.
For example, Zhou Shuyi, who won the reputation of "Ironman of the Women's League", not only participated in the Northern Expedition and the War of Resistance Against Japan, but also went to France to study and obtained a doctorate after the war. After returning to China, Zhou Shuyi has been fighting in universities and scientific research units, contributing wisdom and strength to modernization.
The female soldiers of Whampoa have experienced a cruel and bloody time, and they have fought bravely and pursued unremittingly. And when the smoke of the revolution was gone, this group of fighters also embarked on their own different paths in life. Their stories paint different colors of life, sometimes thrilling, sometimes inspiring, enough to become our eternal spiritual idols.
5. Inheritance of the torch of the revolutionary vanguard
A group of Whampoa female soldiers shed their young blood for the cause of the liberation of the country and the nation in that turbulent era, and wrote a heroic chapter that can be sung and cried. They dared to break through stereotypes and bad habits, bravely broke through the shackles of gender, and defended the equal rights of men and women with practical actions.
Although the years have passed and the flames of war have been extinguished, the deeds and spirit of these pioneers will be passed on forever and become an inexhaustible driving force to inspire future generations.
The arduous revolutionary deeds inspire future generations
The female soldiers of Whampoa paid an extremely heavy price in that magnificent revolutionary torrent. They have repeatedly made meritorious contributions on the battlefields where there are many wars and no people; Fighting alone in the cold and heat; Persist in fighting despite the scarcity of supplies...... The harsh environment could not stop them from pursuing their ideals.
It is precisely with this kind of heroic courage and perseverance in the revolutionary cause that the female soldiers of Whampoa have written heroic stories that can be sung and cried. Chen Jingshu sacrificed his life, Huang Jie was generous and righteous, and Tan Shanying made many military exploits...... Behind every name is a revolutionary epic that moves the world.
This spirit and deeds of sacrificing the ego and eliminating troubles for the people will be remembered forever and passed down from generation to generation, so as to inspire future generations to never stop moving forward.
Their pioneering status is an important milestone for gender equality
As the first batch of women to be officially included in the military system, the female soldiers of Whampoa broke the long-term gender discrimination and defended the equal rights of men and women with practical actions. Their pioneering status has become an important milestone in the development of women's status.
Prior to this, Chinese women had long been confined to the narrow family sphere and suffered extreme unequal treatment. The female soldiers of Whampoa dared to break away from the confinement of traditional ideas and boldly entered the military that was regarded as the exclusive domain of men, defending the equal rights of men and women with practical actions, and clearing the obstacles for the development of women in later generations.
Today, gender equality in Chinese society has come a long way. Women can compete with men in all fields and display their talents. This kind of change originated from the fire sown by the pioneers back then. The revolutionary footprints of the female soldiers of Whampoa will forever be engraved in the history of the development of the cause of gender equality.
The spirit of the torch never stops
Whenever the country and the nation are in danger, the revolutionary heroism displayed by the female soldiers of Whampoa will continue to burn brightly and illuminate the way forward.
From the Battle of Nanjing to the War of Resistance Against Japan, from the War of Liberation to the Agrarian Revolution, at every stage, we can find the heroic figures of the female soldiers of Whampoa. They charged forward in the rain of bullets, gritted their teeth in hardships and hardships, and defended their beliefs and ideals in their hearts with their youth and blood.
It is the heroic chapter written by them with practical actions that has condensed into an indelible spiritual monument. This spirit of patriotism and revolutionary heroism will always inspire us to make unremitting efforts to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.