Authentic Chinese Zhang Benzheng: From a Dalian boatman to a tycoon under the protection of the Japanese army.
During the Japanese invasion of China, there were many Chinese who became traitors, however, what is little known is that before the invasion, there were Chinese who became traitors, and some of them even served Japan for 50 years. This veteran traitor who brought disaster to the country and the people was named Zhang Benzheng, and he was an authentic Chinese born in Lushunkou District, Dalian City.
In 1894, with the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese Naval War, Japanese spies began to be active in China. Takahashi Tengbei, a spy, opened a hotel in Dalian, and Zhang Benzheng was hired as one of the miscellaneous servants. His efforts caught the attention of the Japanese spy Takahashi, thus kicking off his descent into a traitor. With the transfer of Takahashi, Zhang Benzheng moved to Weihai and Yantai, where he worked for the Japanese.
Merchant Route: Zhang Benzheng's Japanese aid and refuge.
In 1901, with the financial support of the Japanese, Zhang Benzheng chartered two Japanese steamships, registered and founded a steamship company in Yantai, and served as the manager. He is mainly engaged in the transportation of goods from Weihai to Yantai, Tianjin and other places, and his service customers are mainly Japanese. During the Russo-Japanese War, Zhang Benzheng took the opportunity to help the Japanese army transport military supplies and made a lot of money. With the defeat of **, he bought several ships at low prices, and the business further expanded.
Chang's business grew and he relied on the support of the Japanese, whom he had been working for since 1901. His business spreads all over the country, and has opened companies in Dalian, Qingdao, Shanghai, Hong Kong and other places. At its peak, Zhang owned 32 ships and employed more than 1,500 crew members. In addition to the steamship company, he also opened a local bank and an electric light company, and turned from a handyman to a wealthy man.
Huge sums of money dedicated to Japan: Zhang Benzheng's "patriotic" act.
However, Zhang Benzheng was not bent on getting rich, and he gave the huge amount of money he earned to Japan. Especially when the Japanese army invaded China, Zhang Benzheng donated 740,000 yuan to Japan, which was equivalent to the salary of a worker at that time for decades. What is even more shocking is that he not only donated money for Japan, but also donated 40 aircraft to the Japanese army, becoming a Japanese war supporter.
As a result, Zhang Benzheng was commended by Japan and received commendations such as "First-Class Meritorious Commendation". He even went to Tokyo, Japan, in person, to be received by the Emperor of Japan. Japan** even wrote his "patriotic" behavior into textbooks for people to learn Xi. In addition, he also gathered a group of traitors to loot property together with the bandits in Northeast China, adding to his crime of becoming a Chinese.
End years: The old traitor was captured by the People's Liberation Army.
In 1951, the veteran traitor Zhang Benzheng was captured by the People's Liberation Army, and although he was 86 years old at the time, he was still sentenced to death. Although Zhang Benzheng did not kill Chinese with his own hands, his economic support for Japan was essentially a tiger's work. The huge amount of money and planes he donated eventually became bullets and shells fired at the Chinese, and he was a big traitor who financed Japan.
In the long river of history, Zhang Benzheng's name has left a lifetime of infamy. His life witnessed how a Chinese betrayed their country and became the leader of Japanese aggression. The tragedy of Zhang Benzheng has taught us that we must always be vigilant against the danger of betrayal and defection to the enemy, and it is the responsibility of every Chinese to cherish the motherland and defend national dignity.
Commentary: Zhang Benzheng's betrayal and historical reflections.
The story of Zhang Benzheng is like a bloody footnote in the long river of history, which provokes people's deep reflection on betrayal and loyalty. From an authentic Chinese, through various historical opportunities, he went to the point of no return of surrendering and betraying, and finally became a traitor during the Japanese invasion. It is necessary for us to have a deep reflection and discussion on this dark history.
First of all, Zhang Benzheng's betrayal is a wake-up call for us. He went from an ordinary boatman to a tycoon, however, when he succeeded, he chose to betray his homeland and become the ** of Japanese aggression. This deeply worries us that success and wealth do not guarantee a person's moral and patriotic feelings. In the pursuit of material interests, some people may lose their most basic conscience and forget their responsibilities to the motherland.
Secondly, the story of Zhang Benzheng also reflects the current situation of social turmoil and frequent wars at that time. During that period, social unrest and wars were frequent, and many people had to make some difficult choices in order to survive and seek personal gain. However, this does not constitute a reasonable reason for betraying the motherland and betraying one's compatriots. On the contrary, it is precisely in the midst of difficult times that we should stick to our faith and bravely defend national dignity.
On the other hand, Zhang Benzheng's "patriotic" behavior has also triggered our thinking about patriotism. His huge donations and aircraft aid, ostensibly to support Japan, have actually become a source of harm to the Chinese. This makes us realize that patriotism is not just a slogan, but also requires rational thinking and correct action. While defending national interests, we must not blindly serve certain regimes or forces, otherwise the so-called "patriotism" may go astray and become a substantial harm to the motherland.
Finally, Zhang Benzheng's ending also gives us a profound warning. Although he was captured by the PLA in his old age and eventually sentenced to death, this did not undo his betrayal of the Motherland. The verdict given to him by history is a lifetime of infamy. This shows that betrayal and defection to the enemy are not only a betrayal of the motherland, but also a betrayal of one's own life. Through the examination of Zhang Benzheng, we deeply realize that a person's momentary confusion may lead to lifelong regret and irreparable consequences.
To sum up, Zhang Benzheng's story is a profound negative teaching material, allowing us to see the serious consequences of betrayal and defection to the enemy. In the face of difficulties and choices, we must always maintain our love for the motherland and adherence to our conscience, keep in mind the lessons of history, cherish the present, and strive for a stronger and more prosperous motherland.
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