Introduction:
In 1958, when the Nationalist ** Army led by Chiang Kai-shek was fighting in Kinmen, General Ji Xingwen, who was the front-line commander at the time, unfortunately died at the age of 50. The news caused an uproar at the time. As the anti-Japanese hero who took the lead in firing the first shot of the Anti-Japanese War in the Battle of Lugou Bridge in 1937, Ji Xingwen's tragic death made the Chinese people sad. This article intends to tell the life story of Ji Xingwen, analyze the specific process of his martyrdom in Kinmen, and reflect on the historical lessons behind this historical tragedy for readers.
1. The anti-Japanese heroes fought the Lugou Bridge.
On July 7, 1937, the Lugou Bridge Incident broke out, and Ji Xingwen, as the commander of the 37th Division of the 29th Army in Beiping, was ordered to lead his troops to reinforcements. At this time, Ji Xingwen was already a famous general who had experienced a hundred battles, and he inherited the blood of his uncle Ji Hongchang, and was known as "Ji Daring". After the outbreak of the First World War of Lugou Bridge, in the face of the menacing Japanese army, Ji Xingwen decisively ordered the first fire back, and his shot fired the first cannon of the National War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, which won valuable time for the squadron to reorganize. Ji Xingwen's heroic performance was unanimously praised by the people of the time.
2. The tragic fate of national heroes.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party broke out. Ji Xingwen, as a senior general, had limited vision in strategic judgment, and finally chose to retreat to Taiwan with the people. This decision foreshadowed his later fate. After more than ten years, Ji Xingwen, who is already a general, once again entered the battle as a front line commander. On the afternoon of August 23, 1958, he was dining in a pavilion on the shore of Mingde Lake on the Kinmen battlefield, but an off-target shell suddenly hit the pavilion, and Ji Xingwen and several commanders died on the spot at the age of 50.
3. The collective memory of a nation.
Ji Xingwen's death is painful for the Chinese people, and at the same time, it also makes people have to reflect on the profound lessons contained in this historical tragedy. The fate of the individual is full of ups and downs, and in the end, it is difficult to escape the torrent of the times. The heroes of national salvation could not avoid the recurrence of national tragedies. As future generations, we must uphold the national righteousness, never forget history, and continue to move forward. While cherishing the memory of the martyrs, we must also maintain historical sobriety and firmness.
Netizen comments: This incident quickly caused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet.
A netizen: Real heroes are often the protagonists of tragedy. Ji Xingwen's life was full of ups and downs, and it is embarrassing that he was martyred in such a way. We must uphold his anti-Japanese spirit and continue to work hard for national rejuvenation.
B netizen: At the age of 50, it is the year of fighting, a famous general like Ji Xingwen could have made greater achievements, and his death is really embarrassing. We must learn from his fate and not allow the tragedy of history to repeat itself.
c Netizen: No matter what our position is, we should not forget Ji Xingwen's historical exploits in the bloody battle of Lugou Bridge. He represents the heroic and tenacious spirit of the Chinese nation. To commemorate the martyrs, we should seek truth from facts and avoid inciting emotions.
To sum up, Ji Xingwen's life is the epitome of a nation's collective tragedy. While remembering the heroes, we also need to keep our historical thinking sober and avoid repeating mistakes. What do you think we should learn from Ji Xingwen's fate today?Feel free to leave a message in the comment area.