Feng Yuxiang (November 6, 1882 - September 1, 1948), known as Dongling, was a native of Yongnian County, Zhili Province (now Hebei Province), a famous military general and politician in modern China. He was one of the most influential military generals in modern Chinese history and one of the early partners of the Chinese Communist Party.
Feng Yuxiang participated in the Xinhai Revolution in his early years and supported the overthrow of Qing rule. He rose to prominence in the Beiyang ** army and became Yuan Shikai's confidant and important general. However, after the death of Yuan Shikai, he clashed with Beiyang** and was therefore forced to leave the army. During the chaotic period of Beiyang**, Feng Yuxiang formed his own army and became an independent military force. He participated in many warlord melee battles and fought many battles with other generals. Feng Yuxiang also supported the Kuomintang led by Sun Yat-sen and actively participated in the Northern Expedition. During the Sino-Japanese War, Feng Yuxiang continued to lead his own army and fought many battles against the Japanese army. He established an anti-Japanese base in the northwest region and made important contributions to China's War of Resistance Against Japan.
Feng Yuxiang in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, in 1933. In that year, he assumed the posts of chairman of Shaanxi Province and commander of the Second Theater of Operations. During his stay in Xi'an, Feng Yuxiang actively participated in the struggle against Japanese aggression, organized anti-Japanese forces, strengthened the construction of local **, and cooperated with the Communist Party of China. In addition, he carried out a series of military, political and economic reform measures in Xi'an, which contributed to the stability and development of the northwest region. In May 1933, Feng Yuxiang organized the Chahar People's Anti-Japanese Allied Army in Zhangjiakou and served as commander-in-chief.
After Japan's surrender in 1945, China descended into civil war. Feng Yuxiang joined the squadron led by the Chinese Communist Party and cooperated with the Kuomintang and the Communist Party against the Kuomintang. However, during the civil war, he had a disagreement with the Communists and eventually left the squadron. During the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Chahar People's Anti-Japanese Allied Army was an anti-Japanese armed force formed in the Zhangjiakou area of Chahar Province with Feng Yuxiang as the commander-in-chief of Chahar Province (now Hebei Province) and Rehe Province (now Hebei Province, Liaoning Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region) under the promotion and help of the Communist Party of China. On May 26, 1933, Feng Yuxiang established the Chahar People's Anti-Japanese Alliance in Zhangjiakou, and on June 22, the Allied Army was announced in Zhangjiakou. On July 12, 1933, the Confederates recaptured Toron. However, due to Chiang Kai-shek's policy of non-resistance and compromise with Japan, Feng Yuxiang was forced to leave Zhangjiakou and live in seclusion in Mount Tai.
In 1948, Feng Yuxiang died of illness in Beijing. He is regarded as one of the most influential generals in modern Chinese history, and his military prowess and political views have had a profound impact on Chinese history.