When the long river of history flows gently, there are always those eye-catching moments, as well as the people who shine in these moments. So, in the magnificent years of change in the late Qing Dynasty, what force drove a woman from a famous family who could have enjoyed a life of fine clothes and fine food to devote herself to the raging revolutionary movement, so that she sacrificed her precious life at the age of 32? This heroine is Qiu Jin.
Qiu Jin, born in Fujian Province in 1875, lived a life full of passion and change. At a young age, she was already talented in poetry and writing, and her swordsmanship was even more outstanding. From the daughter of a famous family, to marrying the wife of Wang Tingjun, a wealthy gentleman in Xiangtan, and then resolutely leaving home to join the revolution. In the face of her family and country, her choice is particularly dazzling. Her actions are the most profound interpretation of "family and country feelings".
Qiu Jin, a tenacious woman, spared no effort to fight for women's rights and interests and the cause of the Chinese revolution, she regarded women's education as the foundation of national rejuvenation, and she knew that without the liberation of women, there would be no real national liberation.
Therefore, Qiu Jin has always advocated equal rights for men and women, and she is well aware of the constraints of feudal society and the oppression of women. She dared to criticize feudal etiquette and challenge the old values of society. She firmly believed that women should have equal social status and rights with men and should not be treated as inferior or discriminatory.
Qiu Jin actively participated in the revolutionary movement, made bold speeches, and bravely shouted for the cause of democracy and women's rights. She also formed a women's movement team and secretly founded the Vernacular newspaper, which she used to convey her views and appeals. These initiatives are aimed at raising women's awareness and motivating them to participate in social and political activities.
What's more, Qiu Jin founded the "China Women's Daily" with her actions. This publication has had a wide social impact in the history of the Chinese women's movement and has made great contributions to the cause of women's emancipation. Qiu Jin's efforts have provided an important platform for women's rights and revolutionary causes, allowing more people to understand women's issues and advocate for equality.
However, Qiu Jin's struggle was not limited to words, she also actively participated in the actions of the revolutionary party. In 1907, this female revolutionary took part in the Restoration Uprising, and although the uprising was unsuccessful, her revolutionary will was not extinguished.
After the defeat, she chose to leave her family and go to Japan to study, and after returning from her studies, she actively threw herself into the flames of the revolution. She was responsible for the uprising work in various parts of Zhejiang Province, compiled the military system, agreed on the plan of the revolutionary uprising, and became an important promoter of the revolutionary work of the League.
However, the road to revolution was fraught with thorns. In 1907, this heroine was finally captured by the Qing army, heroic righteousness, although her head fell, but her spirit of would rather be broken than broken, but like the morning star, it will last for a long time. She has interpreted what a true heroine is with her life, and her son and daughter have also inherited their mother's legacy, and her spirit has been passed down from generation to generation in the family.
At the time of Qiu Jin's heroic death, her son Wang Yuande and daughter Wang Canzhi were still just children. Wang Yuande is only 10 years old, and Wang Canzhi is only 6 years old, and these two young lives are full of dangers after losing the protection of their mother.
Misfortune followed, and their father, Wang Tingjun, and grandfather also died of illness. Under the care of their grandmother, Wang Yuande and Wang Canzhi, brothers and sisters, were lucky enough to avoid the ** in the last years of the Qing Dynasty and grew up safely.
When the Xinhai Revolution broke out, 14-year-old Wang Yuande followed his mother's will and joined the League, the political group that overthrew the Qing Dynasty and established the first place. Under the guidance of his predecessors in Changbian, he entered Changsha Mingde School for education. But fate challenged him again, and the pursuit of the warlord Tang Qianming forced him to give up his studies and hide back home. This experience did not defeat him, but tempered his will. Wang Yuande was later admitted to Zhengfeng University in Shanghai to continue his studies.
During the Northern Expedition, while studying, he served as the general manager and president of "Jiangsheng**", campaigning for the revolutionary cause. However, after experiencing the ups and downs of the early years, Wang Yuande finally chose not to enter politics, but returned to his hometown Xiangtan to do business after the newspaper collapsed. Inheriting the wisdom of Qiu Jin and his family, his career is thriving, Yongan Development Paste Mining Company, Electric Company and other enterprises have been established one after another, under his leadership, the Wang family has once again become a prominent family in Xiangtan.
In the face of the invitation of the Japanese army, Wang Yuande resolutely refused his hypocrisy and chose to live in the countryside and stick to his loyalty to the motherland and the people. He not only financially supported the War of Resistance Against Japan, but also provided disaster relief and poverty relief, helped the Communists, and inherited the patriotic spirit of his mother Qiu Jin. In his later years, Wang Yuande was entrusted by the prime minister to sort out the information of his mother Qiu Jin, leaving valuable historical materials for future generations. On May 16, 1955, Wang Yuande died at the age of 58.
Qiu Jin's daughter, Wang Canzhi, is also an extraordinary woman. At the age of 15, she had already shown her literary talents, loved martial arts and calligraphy, and was affectionately called "Little Hero". In 1928, she went to New York University in the United States to major in aeronautics, not only studying aircraft construction, but also proficient in aeronautics.
Wang Canzhi, who returned to China two years later, became China's first female pilot. She is not only highly skilled in flying, but also enjoys the reputation of "Oriental Female Pilot" in the American aviation industry. However, in 1967, Wang Canzhi died of a sudden cerebral hemorrhage, but her life trajectory, like her mother Qiu Jin, was full of unyielding and pursuit.
Qiu Jin's deeds are not only her personal history, but also the pride of the entire nation. With her life and actions, she answered "what is patriotism" and "what is the courage to be the first in the world". Her poem "Serving the country with one body and ten thousand deaths, and the temples are no longer green" has inspired generations of Chinese sons and daughters. Her story will always light the way forward, and her name will always be remembered.