She married Ye Jianying at the age of 18 and was imprisoned twice. In 1949, she helped Soong Ching Ling to attend the founding ceremony. Who was she? On October 1, 1949, the founding ceremony was held as scheduled.

18-year-old married Ye Jianying and was imprisoned twice. In 1949, she helped Soong Ching Ling participate in founding ceremony . Who is she?

She is Zeng Xianzhi.

On October 1, 1949, the founding ceremony was held as scheduled. Soong Ching Ling followed Mao Zedong and Zhu De, slowly climbed to the Tiananmen Gate Tower, and Zeng Xianzhi was the one who supported Soong Ching Ling. After receiving the invitation, Soong Ching Ling immediately rushed from Shanghai to help prepare for a series of major events in New China.

Because of Soong Ching Ling's special identity, the central government finally sent Zeng Xianzhi to accompany Soong Ching Ling after many considerations. In fact, the two met as early as 1927 when the Guangzhou Uprising was rebelled, and they were old friends for many years. Before Soong Ching Ling came, Zeng Xianzhi found a two-story building in the city according to Zhou Enlai's instructions and arranged it properly according to Soong Ching Ling's habits.

pic | The person who supported Soong Ching Ling was Zeng Xianzhi

The day of the ceremony was very lively, with a grand military parade and a cheering parade of the people. At the end of the evening celebration, Soong Ching Ling and other leaders walked down the Tiananmen Gate Tower and returned to her residence accompanied by Zeng Xianzhi.

Who is Zeng Xianzhi? Why did the central government send her to accompany Soong Ching Ling?

Zeng Xianzhi was born in Heye Town, Shuangfeng County, Hunan Province in 1910. He lived in a feudal family with strict ethics since childhood. She often hears her father discussing national affairs with others. Regarding these, my father not only did not shy away from it, but also told her what happened in the country before, such as Opium War , Sino-Japanese War , etc.

Under the influence of his father, Zeng Xianzhi was very sympathetic to the suffering people and cared about the country and the people. At the age of 13, she was admitted to the Women's Normal School. During her time at school, she had excellent academic performance and could sing Peking Opera segments. In addition, she also likes sports and is a shooting master in the school basketball team.

Once, the principal Xu Teli saw an article by Zeng Xianzhi. Although his writing was immature, he had great ideas. After that, Xu Teli kept observing Zeng Xianzhi silently, and he was indeed not an ordinary woman. Therefore, Xu Teli encouraged and guided Zeng Xianzhi to come into contact with advanced revolutionary ideas, and then began to come into contact with communism.

1926, Whampoa Military Academy Wuhan Branch recruited girls for the first time, which instantly caused heated discussions across the country. Zeng Xianzhi was also very excited when he heard this and told his family that she was going to apply for the military academy. As expected, the father strongly opposed it and did not want his daughter to join the army.

Zeng Xianzhi understood her father's thoughts in her heart, but she yearned for the revolution and chose to go to Wuhan. In this way, Zeng Xianzhi successfully entered the military academy and ranked among the top 200 places with his intelligence.

The days in the military academy, Zeng Xianzhi will never forget her life, and this is an important journey in her life. Here, she truly completed the transformation from a progressive youth to an outstanding revolutionary warrior.

Whampoa Military Academy is not like ordinary schools, and the military and school rules are very rigorous. Principal Deng Yanda first asked female soldiers not to wear skirts and must wear military uniforms that are convenient for movement. Life in the military academy was very hard, but Zeng Xianzhi never missed a class and did not arrive late or leave early.

Even in the severe weather training of windy and rainy weather, she had no complaints. Sometimes, if the training performance is poor, Zeng Xianzhi will train more until he is satisfied. Her cultural course grades are even more excellent, and both teachers and classmates appreciate her very much.

In 1927, Zeng Xianzhi officially became a student of the Wuhan branch and was one of the earliest female soldiers. It is worth mentioning that Zhao Yiman, , Xie Bingying and and others were also among the same period.

In July of the same year, two counter-revolutionary forces in Ninghan joined forces, and the military academy was forced to close, and Zeng Xianzhi and the others graduated early. Everyone went their separate ways, and Zeng Xianzhi went to the Second Front Military Medical Office.

After the counter-revolutionary coup of "4.12", Chiang Kai-shek launched a bloody suppression policy against the Communist Party, and searched and massacred the Communist Party and revolutionary patriots. Zeng Xianzhi followed the teaching group to Guangzhou to launch the Guangzhou Uprising. Here, she met her other half in life - Ye Jianying.

pic | Ye Jianying

Ye Jianying, Zeng Xianzhi has heard of it for a long time. This is also the first time she has seen the rumored young officer and is heartbroken. Ye Jianying also knew Zeng Xianzhi. Back then, she was a celebrity in the school, with both talent and appearance, and enjoyed the reputation of "school beauties".At first glance, the spark of love burst out instantly.

Both of them are generous and outgoing and get along very well. Although the uprising failed, following Ye Jianying to travel around the country also allowed Zeng Xianzhi to grow up quickly. The two who were in love soon got together and became a revolutionary couple in 1928.

Shortly after the marriage, the party organization told Zeng Xianzhi that his superiors decided to send their couple to study in the Soviet Union. Zeng Xianzhi was very happy to hear this news. She had always wanted to study further and she could go with her husband. It was really great.

While the two were chatting, Zeng Xianzhi was very sad to learn that the quota of international students exceeded the standard. She knew that learning opportunities were rare, and the organization had high hopes for the couple, so she allowed the two to study together, but Zeng Xianzhi felt that this was unfair to others.

Zeng Xianzhi said to Ye Jianying: "This time, you go first. I want to give this opportunity to those who need it more." Ye Jianying was very surprised. He knew that his wife was looking forward to studying abroad this time. When he thought about it, he also expressed his understanding. Zeng Xianzhi continued: "This kind of learning opportunity is rare, so we couple only have one place."

So, Ye Jianying went to study in the Soviet Union as usual, while Zeng Xianzhi was sent to Shanghai by the party organization to engage in underground work. Later, he studied at South China University and still engaged in underground activities at the school. Zeng Xianzhi was arrested and imprisoned by the Kuomintang because of his demonstrations and marches, and was rescued by the party organization.

State situation in Shanghai is becoming increasingly severe. For the sake of Zeng Xianzhi's safety, the party organization sent her to Japan to study. Unfortunately, at that time, Japanese imperialism was reporting the revolutionary faction among Chinese students, and Zeng Xianzhi was imprisoned again. She was in a foreign country and was ready to sacrifice.

On the other side, the party organization is also trying to find a way to rescue him, but it is not successful. Finally, after the Japanese investigation learned that she was a descendant of Zeng Guofan , Zeng Xianzhi was acquitted. Despite this, she couldn't stay in Japan.

In 1931, Zeng Xianzhi returned to China and reunited with Ye Jianying in Shanghai. The couple said they didn't want to separate anymore, and the organization expressed their understanding and sent them to work in the Central Soviet Area.

However, another accident occurred along the way. At that time, the Central Soviet Area was surrounded by the Kuomintang. If you want to get through the enemy's blockade, you must disguise yourself. This is indeed not easy for Zeng Xianzhi. She comes from a famous family and has a noble temperament, so it is difficult not to attract the attention of the enemy. Zeng Xianzhi also tried his best to pretend to be ugly, but the organization still believed that he could not pass the enemy's blockade line.

There was no way, Ye Jianying went to the Central Soviet Area alone, and Zeng Xian vegetation was sent to Hong Kong. Surprisingly, she found out that she was pregnant and the child gave her a lot of comfort. In October, she gave birth to a child in Hong Kong - Ye Xuanning. Zeng Xianzhi, who missed her husband, placed all her emotions on her children. She just wanted to raise the child and reunite with her husband.

1941, the party organization transferred Zeng Xianzhi to Yan'an . She was very excited inside. She missed her husband so much over the years and wanted her children to meet her father. After a lot of twists and turns, he finally arrived in Yan'an and stood at the gate of the courtyard. Zeng Xianzhi couldn't help but feel joy. When she wanted to go in, she suddenly heard "Did you see the daughter of Staff Ye? It's so cute!"

Zeng Xianzhi was stunned for a while when he heard this, and quickly stepped forward to ask, "Is the Chief of Staff you are talking about Ye Jianying?"

received a positive answer. Zeng Xianzhi was completely disappointed. He didn't expect that her husband would marry someone else and had a child. Zeng Xianzhi didn't ask anything or say anything, and took the initiative to give up this marriage and live with his children alone. She adjusted her condition as soon as possible, and she understood that there was no marriage, there was a revolution, and there was a job. Immediately, he entered the Marxist-Leninist Academy to study and was assigned to work at the Central Enemy Work Department after graduation.

In the spring of 1946, Zeng Xianzhi followed the central delegation to Chongqing to serve as Deng Yingchao's secretary. At the same time, he is also the leader of the women's group of Nanjing Bureau, engaged in united front work in women's work. Because Zeng Xianzhi's special family background can contact people from all walks of life, play an important role in uniting women, and bringing together all the forces that can be united.

00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000Zeng Xianzhi has worked with Deng Yingchao for many years and has rich practical experience in women's united front work.

In March 1949, the first National Congress of Chinese Women was held in Beiping . The meeting established the All-China Women's Federation and appointed Zeng Xianzhi as the deputy secretary-general of the preparatory meeting. Since then, she has been working in the All-China Women's Federation.

In work, Zeng Xianzhi pays special attention to practice. When she saw "Chinese Women" promoting childcare, and even promoting primary school students to live in school, she immediately called Dong Bian, the head of the magazine, to the office and said, "Can you do this in the countryside be able to do it?"

Dong Bian said, "The leader conveys that children should focus on social education." Zeng Xianzhi became even more angry: "Have you done a survey in the countryside? I said that the work should be realistic and not be separated from the masses!"

Later, Dong Bian saw the actual situation in the countryside, and indeed did not meet the conditions for implementing childcare. This incident was also used as an example to warn other comrades that they must first conduct actual investigations and then implement them in a planned manner when doing their work. Everyone took it as a warning and work was more rigorous and serious.

The object of united front work is extremely complex. At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zeng Xianzhi was in charge of the three groups: the Chinese Women's Temperament Association, the Chinese Young Women's Christian Association and the Chinese Women's Association. There are more than 170 people in the Beijing branch of the Temperance Association alone, which shows how difficult Zeng Xianzhi's work is.

Moreover, the Women's Federation cadres have different knowledge and perceptions, especially the female cadres in the liberated areas have very criticized the origins and living habits of the three people in the Kuomintang-controlled areas.

Picture | Liu Wang Liming

Like Liu Wang Liming Ms., some people can't stand her dressing. Zeng Xianzhi accidentally heard a few lesbians talking about Liu Wang Liming. Zeng Xianzhi was very angry and criticized seriously: "Do you know she is the person in charge of the Temperance Association? Do you know how much work she did to save the underground party members and progressive young people arrested in Shanghai before liberation?"

Zeng Xianzhi took a deep breath and continued: "Her Her husband Liu Zhanen is the president of Shanghai Lujiang University, but he was killed by the Japanese because of patriotism and insisting on fighting against Japan. Do you know? I hope you respect others. Everyone has different living habits, which is normal."

When hearing Zeng Xianzhi's words, two female cadres admired and felt guilty about Liu Wang Liming, and cried and said, "We know we are wrong. You are right. We do not respect Comrade Liu Wang Liming, and will definitely apologize to her."

Guan Meirong graduated from the Department of Education of Yenching University and worked in the Youth Women's Association and the Women's Steering Committee for the New Life. She is also a devout Christian. After the establishment of the All-China Women's Federation, Zeng Xianzhi arranged her to serve as the director of the nursery in the Women's Federation. However, after some comrades knew that Guan Meirong was a Christian, they expressed concerns about the children's education. For this reason, Zeng Xianzhi specially asked Guan Meirong to speak.

Zeng Xianzhi said to Guan Meirong gently: "First of all, I fully respect your beliefs. But you cannot promote Christianity in the organs, nor can you oppose socialism. Our job is to cultivate children, especially they do not have the ability to distinguish right from wrong now, so we must let them establish correct concepts and educate them to love the motherland, the people, the socialism, and the Communist Party of China since childhood..."

Guan Meirong was convinced after hearing this and said to Zeng Xianzhi: "You are right. Individuals are individuals, and work is work. Don't worry, I will do my best to do my job well!"

After returning, Guan Meirong was dedicated to the work of the nursery, not only paying attention to nutritional balance in the diet structure, but also paying attention to their mental health, and teaching them to sing songs that love labor and love the motherland.

Guan Meirong has served for more than 20 years, and her children have grown up healthily, healthy and excellent moral character. The parents expressed their satisfaction and gratitude for this.

Chairman Mao once said that cadres are the decisive factor in work. Zeng Xianzhi kept this sentence in his heart, and at work she attached great importance to the cultivation of female cadres. Not only did she pay attention to it, she also promptly reported any issues related to this aspect to the Party Committee, so that the whole Party can pay attention and pay attention to it.

At that time, the total number of female cadres accounted for one twelve percent of the total number, and Zeng Xianzhi believed that the proportion of female cadres would continue to grow. She often said that the Women's Federation trains women cadres only one aspect, and it is best to cultivate more female leaders like Yang Zhihua, Minister of the Women's Department of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Zhang Qinqiu, Minister of the Ministry of Textile Industry, etc. who can stand on their own in all aspects and fields.

In the agency, Zeng Xianzhi repeatedly emphasized that the All-China Women's Federation is the representative agency for women across the country to serve women and children. Regarding the work of the Women's Federation at that time, she insisted that the focus of the work of the agency was in China and in rural areas.

Women's Federation cadres should go abroad to publicize Chinese women under socialist system . This is on the one hand, and more importantly, doing a good job in Chinese women at home, which is the real contribution of Chinese women to the international women's movement.

In terms of work style, Zeng Xianzhi firmly opposes using power for personal gain and corruption and abuse of power. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the number of women's federations has remained at more than 300 people, and all departments are very capable. The female cadres working in the Women's Federation are proud of being "clean and honest", and both the masses and various agencies praise them.

Not only that, Zeng Xianzhi also knows more than 300 cadres well. There is a Xiao Chen from Shanghai in the Women's Federation. When her father was liberation, she took her family to the United States. Xiao Chen was 16 years old at that time. After getting in touch with the idea of ​​ progressive , she returned to China alone. After being introduced by others, she went to the Women's Federation and wanted to show her ambitions.

In that era, her "overseas background" brought her a lot of trouble. Once, The Communist Youth League organization wanted to go to Tiananmen , but Xiao Chen did not let him go, and Xiao Chen cried in grievance.

After Zeng Xianzhi found out, he said to the people of the Communist Youth League: "I know very well what Xiao Chen is doing. She left her home alone to work here. You should believe her and let her go to Tiananmen Square. I am responsible for politics."

Zeng Xianzhi not only looks at the family background of the staff, but also pays attention to the individual staff and starts from reality. Regarding Xiao Chen, Zeng Xianzhi often encouraged her: "I grew up watching you. I believe in your ability, but I also have to work hard." Xiao Chen worked very hard and later became the secretary of the Secretariat of the Photographers Association.

Zeng Xianzhi handles cadre issues in a realistic manner. Xiao Wu from the Women's Federation was transferred from the grassroots level to the All-China Women's Federation. Her hometown said that she was the material for the Zhongtong spy. In response, an investigation team was organized, but Xiao Wu just refused to admit it. Zeng Xianzhi knew that her life experience was relatively simple, but she could not easily draw conclusions and find her to talk to.

Xiao Wu was very nervous when he knew that the Party Secretary had talked to her. Zeng Xianzhi saw her and kindly asked her to sit down and said, "This time I came to you to be honest with the organization. It is not to ask you to admit anything, but to have a correct attitude. If you are, you can't hide it; if you are not, others will not impose it on you."

Xiao Wu was particularly moved when she heard this. After investigation by multiple parties, she finally determined that she was not a spy. Zeng Xianzhi's spirit of seeking truth from facts not only affected Xiao Wu, but also affected many cadres and won the trust of all comrades.

Zeng Xianzhi has worked in the All-China Women's Federation for nearly 40 years and has been conscientious and conscientious. Her life is also very simple. She lives in the same cottage with her son, and there are only a few essential furniture in her home. Her selfless dedication is really admirable!