After the founding of New China, Wang Zhen worked in Xinjiang for a long time and made indelible contributions to the construction of Xinjiang and national unity. In 1955, Wang Zhen was awarded the rank of general and became the founding general of the People's Republic of China. In addition, he also served as deputy chief of staff of the People's Liberation Army, vice premier of the State Council, and vice president of the country. He was one of the leaders of the party and the country.
Wang Zhen has a nickname called "Wang Beard". Many people may think Wang Zhen is a rough person because of this nickname. In fact, Wang Zhen also has a delicate side, especially when facing his wife Wang Jiqing. It shows his toughness and tenderness. So, as the wife of General Wang Zhen, what is the story about Wang Jiqing?
Wang Jiqing was born in 1913 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. In her early years, Wang Jiqing had been studying in her hometown. She lost her father when she was young and had a very difficult life. However, this did not break Wang Jiqing's will. Instead, it tempered her and developed her perseverance. The character of pulling out. In 1931, Japan launched the September 18th Incident and the Northeast fell. Wang Jiqing and his mother were forced to leave the Northeast and fled to Peking.
After arriving in Peiping, Wang Jiqing did not neglect her studies, but instead worked harder to study. Her academic performance was very good. After graduating from middle school, she was admitted to the Department of Chemistry of Peking University, becoming a favorite of the emperor in that era. While studying at Peking University, Wang Jiqing actively participated in the anti-Japanese and national salvation movement. For Wang Jiqing, who was born in the Northeast, the September 18th Incident was not only a national humiliation, but also a family feud, so she particularly hated the Japanese and longed to drive away the Japanese invaders. Out of China.
It was also in the process of participating in the progressive movement that Wang Jiqing came into contact with Marxism-Leninism. In 1935, Wang Jiqing joined the Communist Youth League, which was also the year she became an official party member. After joining the party, Wang Jiqing continued to engage in anti-Japanese and national salvation propaganda under the leadership of our party. In 1937, when the Anti-Japanese War broke out, Wang Jiqing also withdrew from Peiping and went to the Eighth Route Army Office in Taiyuan, where he joined the army and officially joined the anti-Japanese front line. during the battle.
After joining the Eighth Route Army, Wang Jiqing and a group of young people were assigned to the 120th Division. After that, they went to the 120th Division headquarters in Kelan County, Shanxi Province. Also on the way to the 120th Division headquarters, Wang Jiqing met He Long, Guan Xiangying, Wang Zhen and others. At that time, Wang Zhen was already an older young man and still had no partner. The quiet Wang Jiqing also left a deep impression on Wang Zhen.
After experiencing the Anti-Japanese War and the War of Liberation, Wang Jiqing ushered in the founding of New China. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Wang Jiqing first followed her husband to work in Xinjiang for a period of time. In 1953, Wang Zhen was transferred to Beijing and served as the commander of the Railway Corps. Wang Jiqing also followed her husband back to Beijing and served as the principal of Beijing No. 8 Middle School.
After that, Wang Jiqing devoted himself to the education cause of New China. However, in 1957, during the anti-"right" movement, many cadres in the education system were treated wrongly, including Wang Jiqing. This year, Wang Jiqing was suspended from his job to reflect on his work. It was not until 1962, after the 7,000-member National Conference, that the relevant departments took the initiative to correct a number of unjust, false and wrong cases, and Wang Jiqing was able to come back and continue to serve as the principal of the No. 8 Middle School.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Jiqing and Wang Zhen gave birth to three sons in total, namely Wang Bing, Wang Jun, and Wang Zhi. The three brothers are all very outstanding talents. Among them, Wang Bing joined the army and served as a commander of the South China Sea Fleet. Wang Jun holds positions such as deputy chief of staff of the aviation force. Wang Jun is in business and has served as chairman of CITIC Group. Wang Zhize is a Chinese computer scientist who founded China Computer Development Corporation and serves as general manager. In general, Wang Jiqing's three sons have contributed to the development and construction of the motherland in their respective fields. They are all outstanding talents in the country.
