In an era full of war and chaos, fate is often constrained by the current situation, and people face unprecedented trials and choices. Back in August 1950, the puppet Manchukuo Emperor Pu Yi and the puppet Prime Minister Zhang Jinghui and other war criminals were repatriated from the Soviet Union and sent to the Fushun War Criminals Management Center for reform. This scene seems ordinary, but in fact it hides the twists and turns of a family and a fate.
A staff member dressed in ** at the Fushun War Criminals Management Center turned out to be Zhang Jinghui's son, named Zhang Mengshi, and he himself was a red **. Zhang Mengshi, whose real name is Zhang Shaoji, was born in 1922 and has a wealthy family. However, the rise and fall of this family is closely linked to the changes of the times. Zhang Jinghui, his father, born in 1871, was a warlord who surrendered to Japan and became the president of the Senate and prime minister of the puppet state of Manchukuo. Zhang Mengshi grew up in an environment of fine clothes and fine food, but faced unprecedented changes after the 918 incident. Zhang Jinghui's surrender made him the son of a traitor, and he was ridiculed by his classmates, and his heart was full of contradictions and bitterness.
However, fate is not immutable. In 1938, at the age of 16, Zhang Mengshi received a letter from Japan, which became an important turning point in his life. His cousin Ding Fei, a progressive youth, encouraged Zhang Mengshi to learn Xi advanced culture and guided him to join the "New Knowledge Research Society", which was the Tokyo branch of the "Northeast Youth Salvation Association" under the leadership of the Communist Party. This group brought Zhang Mengshi a new goal in life - anti-Japanese. So, he went to Japan to study, became a law student at Waseda University, and was also a secret Communist Party member.
Zhang Mengshi's life is destined to be extraordinary. While studying in Japan, he met many progressive youths, including his future wife, Xu Ming. Xu Ming was originally the maid of the Zhang family, but her strength and stubbornness made Zhang Mengshi have deep feelings for her. Even though his mother did not approve of their marriage, Zhang Mengshi still insisted, and finally married Xu Ming in 1943. This touching marriage became a warm haven for him during the turbulent years.
However, Zhang Mengshi is not just a romantic. His mission required him to penetrate into the high-level society of the puppet state of Manchukuo and obtain key intelligence. Through his position in society, he successfully installed some members of the organization in the top management of a factory in Shenyang, and personally served as the president, providing sufficient funds for the organization. One of Zhang Mengshi's main tasks is to obtain information on high-ranking figures, including his biological father, Zhang Jinghui. Through clever manoeuvres, he succeeded in obtaining key information from his father's documents and passing it on to the parent organization.
Zhang Mengshi's wonderful life did not stop there. Against the background of the Soviet Union's million-strong Red Army march into the Northeast, the puppet Manchurian territory collapsed, and Japan announced its unconditional surrender. The puppet Manchurian ** high-level fled in a hurry and fled to Tonghua Da Lizigou, but Pu Yi left them at a critical moment and fled alone. Zhang Mengshi learned of the imminent escape, reported it to the Soviet Union, and with the assistance of the Soviet Union, led the Soviet army to successfully capture the members of the puppet Manchurians, including his father Zhang Jinghui.
Zhang Mengshi's fate also ushered in a new turning point at this time. He was identified as a red ** and was brought back to the USSR by Soviet troops. There, he reunited with his father, and the two had a rare opportunity to get along. In prison, Zhang Mengshi showed his love and care for his father, cooked food for him, and made him feel the warmth of his son in times of suffering. In 1950, the Soviet Union repatriated war criminals to China. After screening and the certification of his cousin Ding Fei, Zhang Mengshi restored his identity and became a staff member of the management office. In a scene where he saw his father, Zhang Mengshi calmly told him that he was a red **. Although Zhang Jinghui was shocked, he could only accept this fact.
In their relationship, Zhang Mengshi really felt his father's love. In his later years, Zhang Mengshi officially joined the organization of the Communist Party of China and lived the rest of his life in an ordinary and fulfilling life. In 2014, he ended his legendary life at the age of 92. His life is not only family, love, but also loyalty and dedication to the country and career. His red ** career is not only admirable, but also a legend of that era.