Since ancient times, the story of a talented man and a beautiful woman has made people fascinated by . Everyone likes beautiful love stories, especially between heroes and beauties, with affectionate contact.
Once decades ago, had a very beautiful girl, known as "Shaanbei Yizhihua" . When it comes to her name, everyone knows it.
This beautiful woman is named Zhang Mei. When it comes to her, people think of her love story with Lin Biao. At that time, one was a charming young girl, while the other was a general who made countless military achievements.
However, Zhang Mei had another marriage besides Lin Biao. When she was 35 years old, she married a man named Xu Jiefan .
What is even more surprising is that Zhang Mei's second husband Xu Jiefan is actually her ex-husband Lin Biao's senior brother.
Now, Zhang Mei is already a centenarian. She has experienced too many vicissitudes and stories, and has long reached the calm years. The past period has gradually been covered with dust by history.
So, What kind of story did the three of them experience? What kind of love-hate entanglement is there?
pic丨Zhang Mei
The beautiful and moving "Shaanxi North"
1919, Zhang Mei was born in mizhi County, Yulin, Shaanxi. At that time, the old and new thoughts in China alternated, and various new revolutionary trends were surging, facing great changes in the times.
Zhang Mei was born under such a background. The name her parents gave her was "Liu Xinmin" , which means that she hoped that she could join the new social trend and make some achievements in the new history. Later, she changed her name to Zhang Mei.
To talk about this Mizhi County, is also a famous beauty county in my country . As the name suggests, Diao Chan, who is rich in beauties and is known as one of the four beauties in my country, was born here.
Although this place faces the loess and the sky, it is rich in millet. millet tastes very beautiful and , so the girls here have white and tender skin as snow-like and look watery.
At the same time, the traditional nomadic civilization and farming civilization gather here. Most of the women here are generous and . They do things very neatly and are very popular.
pic丨Mizhi County
The young Zhang Mei did not disappoint her parents' expectations. joined the revolutionary team at a very young age , determined to contribute her own strength to the country.
Because of his good looks, Zhang Mei is very famous in Yan'an. The troops far away all know this charming and beautiful Eighth Route Army.
But for Zhang Mei, she has never lacked boys following her since she was a child, and there are endless people pursuing her, so she has never really moved on to any man. Until she was 18 years old, she met a very brave soldier.
This person is Lin Biao. The two met in 1937. At that time, Lin Biao was resting in the hospital due to a sudden physical illness, and Zhang Mei happened to be working as a nurse there.
Before this, Zhang Mei heard people mention Lin Biao . He can be said to be a hero of a generation, from Northern Expedition , Nanchang Uprising to leading the anti-"encirclement" war many times. He made great achievements and served as deputy commander of the Red First Army at the age of 28.
pic丨Lin Biao
When he met Zhang Mei, Lin Biao had become the president and political commissar of the Military and Political University . At this time, he was full of energy and had infinite charm.
At Zhang Mei's age, she admires the hero who makes achievements the most. In the past, men cannot get into her eyes. When she meets such a majestic commander, she suddenly falls into it.
At the same time, Lin Biao's first impression of her was very special. Such a beautiful and pure woman had a youthful vitality on her face.
Just like that, in just one summer, the two fell into a crazy love relationship and became husband and wife in a very short time.
Picture丨Hot Love (stills)
The reason why Lin Biao married Zhang Mei so quickly was not only attracted by her beauty, but also one of the reasons was that he had been fighting abroad for many years, and his father urged him to take his wife to Yan'an.
At this time, the wife Lin Biao’s father mentioned was not Zhang Mei, Lin Biao had a wife before Zhang Mei, named Wang Jingyi.
Back then, the two parents organized an arranged marriage, The two had formed a marriage contract since childhood, but they did not have much contact at all.
Lin Biao participated in the revolution, understood the new ideas, and hated this feudal form the most. so he refused to admit the marriage at all, and he refused to go home with practical actions to silently express his protest.
Now my father has been urging me to to foster more feelings for the two of them and always be able to live together , but Lin Biao wanted to take Zhang Mei home, and his father had no room for opposition.
Picture丨Wang Jingyi
The marital status of the two is very sweet, but Lin Biao is busy with military . He received a notice not long after his marriage, and then rushed to Luochuan to participate in the Luochuan meeting . The decision was made by Lin Biao to command an important battle in Shanxi - the Pingxingguan Battle. Lin Biao also fought very beautifully. Our army won a great victory. won an important strategic stronghold, known in history as Pingxingguan Victory.
However, an accident happened at this time. In March 1938, Lin Biao went to the Luliang area to be responsible for opening up the anti-Japanese base. Because he was worried that the enemy would find it, he wore a Japanese coat and rode a war horse intercepted from the Japanese army.
kYan Xishan's sentinel under mistakenly regarded him as the Japanese army, so he attacked quickly. As a result, Lin Biao was seriously injured. One bullet in injured Lin Biao's lung function and spinal vertebrae , causing autonomic nerve disorder.
Picture丨Lin Biao
Although the injury did not endanger his life, it was also very serious. Lin Biao was sent to Yan'an for treatment, and then transferred to the Soviet Union to continue medical treatment.
Despite this, he still left many sequelae. Since then, Lin Biao has been very afraid of water and light, and is prone to sweating when he is nervous. Some people even say that his personality has become a bit strange.
Lin Biao was originally planning to go to the Soviet Union with his wife Zhang Mei, but because the plane sent by the Soviet Union arrived first, , Lin Biao decided to go to the Soviet Union to wait for his wife first.
At this time, Zhang Mei was very weak due to many consecutive days of running around and gave birth to prematurely. After the child was born, the physical condition was very poor. Zhang Mei decided not to go to the Soviet Union first and stayed in Lanzhou to take care of the child.
It’s a pity that the medical resources at that time were too backward, and the child was not in good physical condition after birth. Although Zhang Mei took care of him as carefully as possible, still failed to save the child’s life.
pic丨Soviet
The relationship between Lin Biao and Lin Biao broke down
Zhang Mei buried her child and went to the Soviet Union according to the pre-plan to get together. She thought they could live a sweet and happy life together, but did not expect that they would quarrel from then on.
Lin Biao is now very easy to get angry, and Zhang Mei just saw her child die, and she is often depressed. So the two got along and often fell into disputes.
At that time, Lin Biao lived in a sanatorium in the outskirts of Moscow , and was usually responsible for teaching courses to Soviet officers and soldiers. He was very famous in the Soviet Union, and even Stalin recognized him very much.
Although Lin Biao is an unquestionable expert in military affairs, he is a very restrained person in life. He has never liked to socialize with others. However, the young and energetic Zhang Mei likes the lively very much. She often suggests that Lin Biao go out and walk around more often.
Lin Biao showed his machismo in this regard. he doesn't like socializing, nor does he let his wife go out to socialize , and even forces Zhang Mei to stay at home and not to interact with others.
Picture丨Lin Biao
And Zhang Mei was naturally very dissatisfied with his control. The two often quarreled, and the more they quarreled, the more fierce the quarrels, the more fierce they became, and the relationship broke down, and even reached the verge of divorce . But at this moment, Zhang Mei became pregnant with another child.
During this period, Lin Biao was unwilling to quarrel with his wife at home every day, so he went outside to participate in some activities. In one event, he met a woman who was said to have moved him the most, named Sun Weishi.
This woman is the daughter of revolutionary hero Sun Bingwen . Her parents both unfortunately passed away during the revolution. was later raised by Premier Zhou . She accompanied Premier Zhou to Moscow to treat her illness. Because she was very interested in opera, she stayed in the Soviet Union to study.
Sun Weishi's age is very close to Zhang Mei's . Both of them are very beautiful and have become good friends. During
, many children of central leaders were also studying in the Soviet Union. When they heard that Lin Biao had come to the Soviet Union, they all eagerly invited Lin Biao to tell them about major domestic battles.
Picture丨Sun Weishi
It is in such an activity that Lin Biao discovered the very unique Sun Weishi . Her every move revealed the atmosphere of youth and art, which made Lin Biao feel very pleasing to the eye.
Every time Lin Biao accepts an invitation to the party, he goes for Sun Weishi. If he finds that Sun Weishi has not participated, he simply finds a reason to refuse. Over time, many people have discovered . His feelings for Sun Weishi are very unusual.
Once, after the party, Lin Biao invited Sun Weishi to take a walk by the river . Sun Weishi always respected him as an elder, so he did not refuse.
The two have been talking about some relaxed topics all the time, and Lin Biao also showed that he was very concerned about Sun Weishi, but Sun Weishi never thought much. She felt that everyone was the same kind of revolutionary respect for Lin Biao.
But suddenly, Lin Biao revealed his passionate emotions, and he said that he would never marry anyone except Sun Weishi in this life.
pic丨Sun Weishi
At that time, Lin Biao and Zhang Mei had not divorced, but he told Sun Weishi that their marriage had died in name only and would end soon.
This really scared Sun Weishi. She has never had any other thoughts about Lin Biao than her elders. What's more, she never thought that Lin Biao's wife was still pregnant, so how could he pursue others at this time?
Sun Weishi has always received a very decent education and naturally will not agree to Lin Biao's request. She flatly expressed her rejection of and tried to minimize contact with Lin Biao thereafter.
Not long after, Zhang Mei and Lin Biao's child were born. This was Lin Biao's first daughter . He named her Lin Xiaolin and loved her very much.
Due to the urgent situation of the civil war, Lin Biao received a telegram from returning to China to join the front line. Although he had a very unhappy relationship with Zhang Mei, he still said that even for the sake of his children, he would definitely come to pick up the mother and daughter back to China.
Picture丨Zhang Mei's daughter
However, after returning to China, Lin Biao met a woman named Ye Qun , which made him feel moved again and forgot his wife and children.
This woman is two years older than Zhang Mei. Although she is not as beautiful as Zhang Mei, she is very educated. She treats Lin Biao very gentle and considerately, which makes Lin Biao feel very comfortable.
So, in the second year after Lin Biao returned to China, he married Ye Qun and gave birth to a pair of children. In Lin Biao's opinion, his current life is very happy and satisfied.
At this time, Zhang Mei was still waiting in the Soviet Union. She didn't know what was going on. until later, she received a letter from Lin Biao saying that she wanted her to find another good husband.
I don’t know how Zhang Mei reacted when she saw this letter. After all, Lin Biao had betrayed her when she was pregnant. From then on, Zhang Mei never had any contact with Lin Biao again.
pic丨Lin Biao and Ye Qun
finally got a good destination
1948, under the arrangement of the party organization, Zhang Mei finally returned to China . She returned to Shenyang China Medical University to study cultural knowledge and decided to make up for the shortcomings in her past cultural aspects.
Before this, Zhang Mei was not well educated, and in the past she did not want to learn cultural knowledge so strongly. However, after experiencing this many things, she understood that only by relying on her own efforts to improve her cultural knowledge and practical skills is the most reliable.
She encountered many difficulties in her studies. She started later than others and had children to take care of. But with her tenacious perseverance, she forced a lot of time to study and finally completed her university studies successfully.
After graduating from university, Zhang Mei later became the department director of a hospital.
It is very difficult for someone to see her taking care of her children alone. and she is very young and beautiful. She wants to introduce her to her . But when everyone heard that her ex-husband turned out to be Lin Biao, she was discouraged.
pic丨Doctor
And Zhang Mei herself is not in a hurry to find someone else. She just wants to live her life safely, and just take care of her children.
She herself never mentions the past relationship experience, in her opinion, those things have nothing to do with the present. The most important thing about is to live a good life in the present and the future.
Until one day, she met a man named Xu Jiefan , which allowed her to slowly let go of her vigilance for life and have someone to rely on.
Xu Jiefan was born in in 1901. He is a graduate of the third phase of Whampoa Military Academy. According to his qualifications, Lin Biao should even call him a senior brother.
Xu Jiefan's cultural knowledge is very good . He was admitted to Guangzhou Aviation School and was sent to the Soviet Union for further studies.
Xu Jiefan once had a marriage in the Soviet Union, but because of the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War of , he was concerned about the fate of his motherland and resolutely gave up his good living conditions in the Soviet Union and decided to return to China to support his motherland.
Picture丨Xu Jiefan
At that time, for many reasons, our country still suggested that he stay in the Soviet Union. It was not until 1948 that Xu Jiefan was approved to return to China.
As soon as I returned to China, Xu Jiefan devoted himself to the War of Liberation and made the best contribution to the victory of the revolution.
Subsequently, after New China was founded , Xu Jiefan participated in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea , responsible for serving as the director and translator of the Volunteer Army Command.
Xu Jiefan's experience in studying in the Soviet Union, made him proficient in Russian , creating a good bridge and mediation role for communication between our country and the Soviet Union.
However, before Xu Jiefan rushed to the Korean battlefield, his wife left the world due to cancer.
In addition to grief, Xu Jiefan was determined to devote himself to the war to defend his country. Later, he was seriously injured on the Korean battlefield and was sent back to Northeast my country for healing.
Picture丨Xu Jiefan
It was during this period that Xu Jiefan met Zhang Mei who worked here. The two had many similarities. For example, they both lived in the Soviet Union and had marriages and children, so they had many topics to talk about.
, and Xu Jiefan is very gentle and elegant. He can understand that Zhang Mei often encounters many difficulties in life by raising children alone. can always provide help just right, which not only makes her easier , but also does not make her feel that she is owe others favors.
When Xu Jiefan was determined to be with Zhang Mei, Some people advised him not to do this, because Zhang Mei was Lin Biao's ex-wife , but Xu Jiefan didn't care at all. He responded firmly and strongly: the ex-wife was indicating that they were completely separated.
1956, despite the many worldly visions, the two people who really fell in love finally got married and married. At this time, Zhang Mei was 37 years old, while Xu Jiefan was 55 years old.
Picture丨Xu Jiefan and Zhang Mei's family
But their married life was very happy. The two have always loved each other sincerely and took care of each other everywhere in life. Life is managed and is very interesting.
In 1955, our country held a grand ceremony to award honors to those who have made outstanding contributions to China's revolution and war. . These people who were commended can be called the founding fathers of our country.
Because he participated in many important wars in our country and made outstanding contributions, Xu Jiefan was awarded the rank of colonel. Chen Geng and others also reported that should be a major general with Xu Jiefan's contribution.
Xu Jiefan himself doesn't care about these honors, He just wants to make more contributions to the motherland and is determined to do more practical things in the future.
Picture丨Xu Jiefan and Zhang Mei's family
Until 1983, Xu Jiefan passed away, and Zhang Mei was already in her 60s at this time. After her husband died, she did not lose hope for life. Instead, because Xu Jiefan once supported her, she was full of confidence in facing life alone.
Xu Jiefan and his ex-wife have three daughters. After Xu Jiefan's death, the three children still lived with Zhang Mei . They got along very well, completely like Zhang Mei's biological children.
Until this year, Zhang Mei is already 103 years old. She has witnessed the changes in China over the years, and has experienced various ups and downs and downs. She has long watched the ups and downs of life.
Now, for this legendary old man, we sincerely hope that she can be healthy, happy and happy.
