Talking about the lives of Ji Hongchang and his wife Hu Hongxia, people can't help but fall into that turbulent historical era. Their story is not only a tracing of individual fate, but also a magnificent picture showing the ups and downs of the fate of the country and the nation. Originating from the war-torn era, Ji Hongchang resolutely joined the army with the dream of revitalizing China when he was young. He experienced the most turbulent period in China's modern history, the cruelty of the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, and the doom of the War of Resistance against Japan.
At this series of critical historical moments, Ji Hongchang firmly guarded his loyalty and love for the country and the people. And Hu Hongxia runs through every important moment of Ji Hongchang's life with a strong and gentle attitude. She is not only a wife, but also a source of Ji Hongchang's faith and persistence. The couple found an indescribable balance between the general interests of the state and the trivialities of the family. However, in a political environment full of doubts and undercurrents, Chiang Kai-shek was suspicious of aspirants such as Ji Hongchang, and even embarked on the road of purging dissidents.
Ji Hongchang is smart and witty, and has a clear understanding of his situation. However, mired in a complex political predicament, he eventually had to come to a tragic end. In the process, Hu Hongxia shows the tenacity and wisdom that are unique to women. At the moment of crisis when her husband's life was hanging by a thread, she could only make an extreme choice: sell her house to raise money, pretend to be crazy and stupid. The social reality reflected behind these actions reveals the weakness and powerlessness of the individual in the face of the political machine, which makes people feel heartbroken.
The whole storyline has ups and downs, from Ji Hongchang's joining the army to resisting, and then to the execution, every step deeply touches the heartstrings of readers. Among them, there is a profound expression of patriotism - although Ji Hongchang is in prison, his spirit lives on; There is also an allegorical critique of the problems of the social system - Hu Hongxia's struggle in adversity.
Through a detailed interpretation of the stories of Ji Hongchang and Hu Hongxia, we can observe the intricate and closely connected network of relationships between individuals, societies and nations throughout history. This historical memory not only belongs to them or a certain era, but also symbolizes the memory cherished by all those who have gone through hardships and challenges and still choose to stick to their faith and patriotism.
All in all, in analyzing this historical story, I try to convey a broader and far-reaching reflection through specific events and characters: no matter how the years change, how the wind and clouds turn, and how individuals should stick to their beliefs in the face of challenges and difficulties, and find the light that truly belongs to themselves and the soul of the nation in the long and arduous years.