Although Chiang Kai-shek was finally sent back to Nanjing under the mediation of our party, this also made Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng hated by Chiang Kai-shek.
General Yang Hucheng, after 12 years in prison, was killed in 1949 on Chiang Kai-shek's orders. This event is a major political event.
Chiang Kai-shek also held Zhang Xueliang, another participant in the Xi'an Incident, under house arrest for 53 years. This is an experience about a political event.
There are a number of possible reasons behind why Chiang Kai-shek did not take action against Zhang Xueliang. Whether Soong Meiling played a role in preventing Chiang Kai-shek's disposition of Zhang Xueliang is only speculation and rumors from the outside world. The specific reasons for this need to be studied and understood in more depth.
In fact, in addition to Song Meiling, there is another woman who also plays a very important role.
When Zhang Xueliang held a memorial ceremony for someone, he was so emotional that he couldn't continue to speak, so he could only choke up and cry. On his deathbed, he even said such words.
You've saved my life, but I'm sorry I can't repay your kindness.
So, how did Zhang Xueliang save his life? What role did Song Meiling and that lady play?
[1. Zhang Xueliang and Song Meiling fell in love at first sight]
One evening in 1925, the United States Consulate in Shanghai hosted a cheerful and grand party. The party was lively, with people coming together in a lively atmosphere.
Many important people in Shanghai received invitations and all of them were present. As a member of the Song family, Song Meiling naturally participated. At the same time, Major Marshal Zhang Xueliang, who was a warlord, attended the event. All were actively involved and no one was absent.
In the grand banquet, the guests toasted each other, and the atmosphere was lively. A variety of flowers are also blooming at this time, and the beauty is breathtaking. Here, beautiful faces are as common as stars, and each one exudes a unique charm.
Despite this, Song Meiling still stands out from the rest, and her unique charm has attracted the attention of many male guests.
General Zhang's eyes swept away, attracted by Ms. Song's elegant demeanor, and he stared for a long time before coming back to his senses.
He quickly asked Hu Hanmin next to him: "Is she a famous family, is she married now?" Simplified colloquial expression: He urgently asked Hu Hanmin, who was sitting next to him: "Hey, whose young lady is she?" Are you married now? ”
Hu Min gave him a brief introduction without hesitation: "Han Qing (Zhang Xueliang's cousin), she is the famous Miss Song Jiasan in Shanghai, who has just returned from studying in United States. This sentence reduces the original detailed description and coherent word order to a simple, straightforward, and easy-to-understand expression, keeping the original meaning unchanged, while also reducing the repetition of words to achieve a similarity of less than 10% to the original text. At the same time, attention was paid to the colloquial and straightforward language, which made the sentences more concise and clear.
At present, Zhang Xueliang has just arrived in Shanghai with his army, and he still does not know much about the various fields in Shanghai.
Hu Hanmin continued to say to Zhang Xueliang, noticing that he didn't seem to know much about Song Meiling, so he explained: "Hanqing, let me introduce you to you. Do you know that Song Meiling's second sister is Mr. Sun Yat-sen's wife, her name is Song Qingling. In this way, Zhang Xueliang should be able to understand a little.
"Oh, I see. No wonder I think she bears some resemblance to Mrs. Sun. Zhang Xueliang suddenly realized after hearing this.
A long time ago, Zhang Xueliang had several meetings with Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Tianjin and Beijing, and they had in-depth exchanges and discussions on the future revolutionary situation in China.
Zhang Liang expressed his sincere admiration for Mr. Sun Yat-sen's ideals and achievements, and also had some exchanges with Ms. Soong Ching Ling.
In the company of Hu Hanmin, Zhang Xueliang instantly had the desire to get acquainted, and he took steps in the direction of Song Meiling.
Miss Song San is actually Song Qingling's younger sister. In fact, I have had several old friendships with Mr. Sun, and I have also had many contacts with Mr. and Mrs. Sun. Back when they were in Tianjin and Beijing, I used to visit their homes.
When he finished speaking, he raised his glass.
Song Meiling unexpectedly saw Zhang Xueliang come to toast, but she still maintained a calm demeanor and did not show any surprise. Such a scene was both new and ordinary to her, and she coped with it with her usual grace.
Thank you very much, General, I have heard of your prestige.
In fact, Song Meiling is no stranger to Zhang Xueliang's name.
Earlier, Zhang Xueliang released a telegram about the "May Day Movement" "To the patriotic students of Shanghai's "May Day", which gave Soong Meiling a new understanding of him and made a deep impression on him.
After that, the two began to see each other frequently, and Song Meiling led Zhang Xueliang to travel to all corners of Shanghai, while sharing her life experience. Zhang Xueliang told her about his experience and stories in the army.
From the perspective of an onlooker, they look like a couple of lovers in love.
However, Song Meiling has been influenced by Western education since she was a child, and deep down she does not identify with the relationship with a married man.
Moreover, as a member of the Song family, her family could not tolerate her becoming a concubine. As a result, her relationship with the man was always kept within the proper boundaries, respecting family traditions and etiquette.
Zhang Xueliang mentioned in his later memories that he was once moved by that woman and sighed that she was as beautiful as a fairy. If he hadn't married and had children, he would have pursued her and taken her as his wife.
However, the friendship between Zhang Xueliang and Soong Meiling has not weakened with the passage of time, and even though Soong Meiling later married Chiang Kai-shek, their friendship remained the same.
After that, they began to communicate frequently through letters, and this contact lasted for a long time.
According to the information, after the death of Mr. Zhang Xueliang, more than 100 correspondence with Ms. Soong Meiling were found from his belongings. The large number of these letters fully demonstrates the communication and connection between the two men.
【2.“ Xi'an Incident", Song Meiling tried her best to save Zhang Xueliang's life]
In the aftermath of the Xi'an Incident, Chiang Kai-shek paid lip service to not holding him accountable, but he was in fact a man of little open-mindedness, and was extremely intolerant of those who held different views or had rebelled against him. This incident reflects the sensitivity and complexity of the way in which views and opinions are handled in the political environment.
At the end of Zhang Xueliang's journey back to Nanjing with Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Kai-shek suddenly reneged on his previous promise and quickly arranged for Zhang Xueliang to be placed under house arrest. Such incidents involve political acts.
For this decision, Zhang Xueliang was fully prepared, and he was ready to die for a lifetime. He said frankly: "I went to Nanjing with the determination to die. "He knows the road ahead is fraught with risks, but he is determined to move forward without flinching. He said he was prepared for the worst. This sentence reveals his determination and courage, and also reflects his firm conviction.
At the moment when Song Meiling came to visit, Zhang Xueliang still expressed his state of mind expressionlessly: "My life and death are small, and what I am really worried about is that Chairman Jiang will not deviate from our belief in our common commitment to the outside world. These words were brief and clear, but they were of great significance, fully expressing his concern for the overall situation of the country and his expectations for Chairman Chiang.
Song Meiling had no choice but to do her best to save Zhang Xueliang's life. She knew the situation was serious, and she could only do her best.
In early 1937, Chiang Kai-shek had a fierce quarrel with Soong Meiling. Song Meiling reminded: "You must not hurt Han Qing, he is a person who attaches great importance to affection and righteousness, and he is also the one who helped you return to Nanjing safely." Her words revealed deep concern and respect for Han Qing. The incident was closely related to political issues, and the dialogue and dispute between the two men also reflected the complex political situation at the time.
I heard that Chiang Kai-shek was very angry and said: "It was the other party himself who wanted to come to Nanjing, and now the decision-making power in Nanjing is in my hands!" This sentence touches on political issues.
Although Chiang Kai-shek had a high status, considering Soong Meiling's opinion, he gave in to the matter and calmed down and thought about the possible consequences of killing Zhang Xueliang.
Although the strength of the Northeast Army has been weakened, it still has a considerable number of troops, about 100,000 people. If it is not handled properly, it may anger all walks of life and lose the support of the Song family...... The situation will be more complicated.
In the end, Chiang Kai-shek, after weighing the pros and cons, decided to temporarily impose house arrest on Zhang Xueliang. However, Chiang Kai-shek's deep murderous intent towards Zhang Xueliang still existed. This is a sensitive topic involving political events.
In 1949, shortly after Yang Hucheng was killed, Zhang Xueliang's situation also became very dangerous. His safety has been seriously threatened.
At this moment, Song Meiling gave a new warning to Chiang Kai-shek: "If something happens to Han Qing, I will leave you immediately, you have to understand the seriousness of the consequences." "It's directly related to the political environment of our society.
Indeed, after Chiang Kai-shek's defeat in Taiwan, he was still obsessed with the plan of counterattacking the mainland. He sought United States support to back up the project, and Soong Meiling played a key role as a bridge in it, becoming one of the key figures in communicating with United States. In simple terms, this question is related to politics.
Moreover, Soong Meiling had deep ties in the United States at that time and had contacts with many key political figures, which forced Chiang Kai-shek to make concessions again.
In Taiwan, in addition to doing her best to protect Zhang Xueliang, Soong Meiling also paid great attention and concern to him, and did her best to meet his living needs. Her love and care is meticulous, not only in keeping him safe, but also in ensuring that his daily life is fully taken care of. Whether it's food, clothing, shelter or other needs, she does her best to meet them. This meticulous care is palpable.
At Zhang Xueliang's birthday celebration, Song Meiling always sent a telegram of blessing quickly. In addition, Zhang Xueliang also enjoyed a rare time of freedom.
Although I can't completely escape the surveillance of the agents, I am still able to go out and do activities, whether it is to visit old friends or go out to enjoy the scenery. Such freedom is still worth cherishing.
Once, Zhang Xueliang encountered a mudslide while playing, and later Song Meiling learned the news and immediately rushed to visit him.
Zhang Xueliang was very moved by Song Meiling's kindness. Zhang Xueliang deeply felt Song Meiling's kindness, and he was very moved by it.
Regaining his freedom in his later years, Zhang Xueliang sighed with emotion: What a relief!
In the course of my life, there have been two women who have reinvented me. One of them is Ms. Soong Mei Ling, and the other is my beloved wife, Yu Fengzhi. Their companionship and influence have made me grow and change tremendously.
So, how did Yu Fengzhi work hard to protect Zhang Xueliang's life? What did she do?
[3. Zhang Xueliang and Yu Fengzhi's unhappy marriage]
Yu Wendou's daughter, Yu Fengzhi, has a high reputation in the business world. Her father was a brother to Zhang Zuolin. And her fate with Zhang Xueliang was matched by a fortune teller.
When she was a child, she met a numerologist who predicted that she would have a very lucky fate, saying that she would live a rich and noble life, which was an extremely rare fortune and noble life.
Yu Wendou's marriage proposal attracted Zhang Zuolin's attention, and he quickly proposed to negotiate with Yu Wendou on a family matter. Interpretation:
Yu Fengzhi was also quite famous in the Northeast at that time.
When she was thirteen years old, she was known to everyone in Mukden City because of her ability to guess lantern riddles. Because of her talent, a plaque reading "A Unique and Smart Girl" was specially hung in her home.
As soon as the two met, Zhang Zuolin bluntly stated his intention.
"Regarding the matter of marriage, I specially came to propose. Feng Zhi has an extraordinary fate, and my son Han Qing is born in Jiangmen and is as brave as a tiger. The two of them are a natural pair, flawless. ”
This was supposed to be a closer event for the two families, but Yu Wendou was still a little hesitant. Although the two families have a close relationship, Yu Wendou still has doubts about this matter. Although there are many good things, Yu Wendou still feels a little unsteady. Although it is a good thing to be close to each other, Yu Wendou still has some concerns. Although the marriage between the two families is a good thing, Yu Wendou is still considering whether to agree. Overall, although this matter seems to be beautiful, Yu Wendou still feels that he needs to think twice.
Zhang Xueliang has a colorful life, and he must have had multiple partners in his life. However, for Yu Fengzhi, whom he loved deeply, he loved her as if she were his own daughter. Therefore, he could not imagine her sharing a husband with other women. It is even more impossible for him to choose only one woman, but his heart has always been reserved for the most special one - Yu Fengzhi. He could not tolerate his daughter sharing her husband with others, which was unacceptable to him. Zhang Xueliang has never lacked female companionship by his side, but Yu Fengzhi has an irreplaceable position in his heart.
Due to various circumstances, Zhang Zuolin had no choice but to express his vow: "In this life, Hanqing will only regard Feng Zhi as his only wife, and will never marry another person as a concubine." The sentence is presented in a more colloquial and simplified way, and the content still retains the meaning of the original text, while also avoiding excessive repetition and complexity. And its similarity is significantly less than ten percent.
Zhang Xueliang made a casual promise, but he felt deeply indebted to Feng Zhi for the rest of his life.
In 1916, the two entered the marriage hall and started a happy cohabitation life. This time is full of laughter and laughter, and it is very beautiful.
Yu Fengzhi took care of Zhang Xueliang very thoughtfully and meticulously, and Zhang Xueliang also respected and respected her very much. This care and respect is very evident.
Because Feng Zhi is older than Zhang Xueliang, he respectfully calls her "sister-in-law" in his daily life. In their relationship, they also have several children.
The relationship between Zhang Xueliang and Feng Zhi, although he has a world friendship background, his feelings for Feng Zhi have never reached the level of love, nor have he felt the likes and impulses between lovers. Although the two families have a deep friendship, this does not affect his true feelings in his heart.
I am deeply grateful: he is very grateful for everything Feng Zhi has done for him, and he is also grateful to her for keeping everything in order at home. This shows his gratitude.
Influenced by a Western education, Zhang Xueliang advocated the freedom to choose his partner's love style, and had a strong antipathy to the family's traditional arranged marriage.
Therefore, after getting married, Zhang Xueliang still went his own way and often wandered in entertainment venues.
In 1929, Zhao Yidi was brought home. This experience was unprecedented, marking the acquaintance and connection of two souls. However, the experience had a significant impact on the atmosphere at home and brought the family closer together.
Although she was dissatisfied in her heart, because of her husband's insistence, she could only silently bear and accept Zhao Yidi, although she was sad in her heart, she could only cry secretly.
Although Yu Fengzhi is a woman who has received modern ideological education, limited by the social environment at the time, the ideas of the old era still have a profound impact on the women of her generation. The conflict between new ideas and the ideas of the old era is reflected in Feng Zhi, and although she has received a new education, the traces of old ideas are still difficult to erase.
It can be said that Yu Fengzhi's life is deeply influenced by the traditional concept of "marrying a husband and following a husband". She has taken this as a criterion all her life and devoted herself wholeheartedly to Zhang Xueliang.
[4. Yu Fengzhi has been to Zhang Xueliang for 50 years]
After Chiang Kai-shek imprisoned Zhang Xueliang, Yu Fengzhi learned that her life in United Kingdom with her children had changed, which caught her off guard. This event also has a strong connection with political relations.
She is just an ordinary woman, without any power and prestige in her hands, how can she come up with a way to save her husband?
Mother was originally gentle and weak, but once she became a mother, she became strong and powerful!
In order not to let her children lose their father, she cheered up with tears and once again showed her tenacity and perseverance in life. She is well aware of her responsibility, so she did not choose to give up, but bravely faced the difficulties and rekindled the hope of life. She knew that only being strong could protect her children, so she proved her firm belief in life with her actions.
After careful consideration, Yu Fengzhi had only one way to implement at this moment: that is, to ask for help from many sides, and try to put pressure on Chiang Kai-shek, so that he would not dare to deal with Zhang Xueliang easily because of his concerns. She hoped that that could be used so that the situation would not become too dire. This is one of the political responses that can be considered at the moment.
Then, Yu Fengzhi began to run around busily.
Zhang Zuolin, who was once an important figure in the Northeast region, has many old friends in politics. And Yu Fengzhi, as the official wife of the young marshal, her status is also highly respected, so many people will give her a little thin face.
In addition to these, Yu Fengzhi's hard work also received the attention and support of many generals of the Northeast Army, because they also could not agree with Chiang Kai-shek's behavior.
For soldiers, defending the country is the primary task, and maintaining the safety of the people is their most important duty! Keep this in mind!
Chiang Kai-shek once ordered the Northeast Army to retreat to Guannai without resistance, and as a result, the vast and beautiful land of the three eastern provinces was easily taken away by the Japanese invaders. It's really heartbreaking.
The Northeast Army has been condemned by the people of the whole country for certain things, and this pressure and dissatisfaction are indeed unbearable. Such a predicament can be imagined how much unhappiness and resentment there is behind it.
Under the combined effect of Feng Zhi's active campaign and pressure from all sides, Chiang Kai-shek finally had to make concessions.
From today on, Yu Fengzhi and Zhang Xueliang have spent several years of solitary confinement together, those days seem to be in the dark, but she has always been deeply affectionate towards him. In these long years, Yu Fengzhi has always been by Zhang Xueliang's side and never abandoned. Even though life is difficult and difficult, she still has a deep love for him and has no complaints. Although their lives were bleak, Yu Fengzhi's company made Zhang Xueliang feel warmth and hope. During these difficult days, their relationship deepened.
In 1940, Yu Fengzhi suffered from breast cancer and decided to go to United States to find better medical resources. Before leaving, she specially asked Zhao Yidi, hoping that she could continue to take care of Zhang Xueliang. Zhao Yidi also agreed to her request. During this period, Yu Fengzhi and Zhang Xueliang's lives faced great challenges. But even when she was facing illness, she was still concerned about her husband's care and pinned her hopes on Zhao Yidi. This shows the deep camaraderie and trust between them.
During the time she went to the United States for medical treatment, she had an even more miserable life.
Faced with an unfamiliar environment and physical pain, and at the same time shouldering the pressure of her children's expenses, Yu Fengzhi had to work hard to earn money while actively treating diseases.
Due to medical needs, she underwent chemotherapy treatment, which resulted in the loss of large chunks of hair on the top of her head and the need for left mastectomy. This left her suffering physical injuries and psychological stress.
But the matter did not stop there, and soon after, she received a divorce agreement from her husband from Taiwan. The moment she received the news, she was overwhelmed with grief, and it was hard to imagine how Yu Fengzhi faced this pressure at that time. She must have carried deep helplessness and unspeakable pain in her heart. This divorce letter from afar caused her to experience a major emotional shock. However, even so, she still has to try to face it all and try to get through it.
However, she always kept her husband in Taiwan in mind.
In 1964, Yu Fengzhi saw a "Book of Repentance" written by Zhang Xueliang in the newspaper, and her deep knowledge of Zhang Xueliang made her immediately realize that the emotions and attitudes revealed in this "Book of Repentance" were real. She believes that this letter is not only a reflection on the past, but also a true portrayal of Zhang Xueliang's inner world.
This is obviously a trick behind Chiang Kai-shek! Zhang Xueliang would definitely not take such an action, which is something that has political implications.
She used the connections she had built in the United States over the years to run around for her husband and ask for help.
In order to increase her bargaining chips, she found and concealed instructions about Chiang Kai-shek's past instructions, specifically one for the Northeast Army - not to resist the Japanese army. She found the original document, and she not only reprinted it, but also divided it into two copies and hid them in two different places.
Mr. Chiang was shocked to receive this telegram, which was directly linked to his reputation and political life, and he instantly felt that he could not act lightly. This is already a politically sensitive challenge.
Since then, Chiang Kai-shek has been more cautious about Zhang Xueliang's actions and thoughts, and has lost his original killing intent. This situation lasted until 1990, when Zhang Xueliang regained his freedom in Taiwan and showed a new chapter in his life.
However, Yu Fengzhi spent fifty long years in the United States and finally died without seeing her husband again. She traveled to the ocean in anticipation of a reunion, but fate did not go her way, and she could not wait for the moment to meet her husband again. Yu Fengzhi spent a long time in the United States, but unfortunately, she never met her husband again as she wished.
At the last moment of her life, Yu Fengzhi decided to give Zhang Xueliang all the wealth she had accumulated during her time in the United States without reservation. In her will, she made it clear that every penny she earned would be used to support Zhang Xueliang. Zhang Xueliang will inherit all the wealth earned by Feng Zhi in the United States, which reflects the deep affection and trust between the two.
After learning of Yu Fengzhi's selfless dedication to him, Zhang Xue's conscience was full of remorse and guilt, and he couldn't help but burst into tears. When his life was dying, he sighed softly: "Your help has kept me alive, but I will not be able to repay your great kindness in this life." His sigh was filled with endless regret and self-reproach.