Have you ever stepped into the Qiao family's compound?
This ancient building in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, carries the memories and history of several generations. Its quaint architectural style has attracted the attention and admiration of countless tourists.
However, within the thick walls of this ancient building, an amazing piece of history is hidden. During the Anti-Japanese War, when the Japanese invaders broke into the Qiao family compound and wanted to take away the treasures in the courtyard, they were defeated because of a flag on the door. Why is that?
On July 7, 1937, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression broke out in an all-round way, and the Japanese invaders wantonly burned, killed and looted, bringing great disasters to the Chinese people. In the courtyard of the Qiao family's compound, there are countless gold, silver and jewelry, which naturally become the target of the Japanese army.
However, when the Japanese arrived at the courtyard gate, they were surprised to find an Italian flag hanging on the door.
Why is the Italian flag here? This is inextricably linked to the history of the Qiao family compound.
The story of Qiao's compound has a long history. Its founder was a businessman named Qiao Guifa. During the Qing Dynasty, Qiao Guifa dropped out of school to engage in business, and with his business acumen and diligence, he gradually accumulated a fortune.
After he returned to his hometown, he used the money he had saved to build the Qiao family compound and became a wealthy local businessman. His sons inherited his business and made the Qiao family's business more prosperous, making the Qiao family compound a major local attraction.
However, the war during the Anti-Japanese War did not erase the historical memory of the Qiao family compound. It is precisely because of a series of good deeds and friendly relations with foreign nuns that Italy** presented them with a national flag.
This national flag not only symbolizes the friendship between China and Italy, but also becomes the patron saint of the Qiao family's compound. When the Japanese saw the flag, they thought it was connected to Italy and chose to leave.
This history is a testament to the power of goodness and justice. The story of Qiao's compound is not only a piece of history, but also an ode to the glory of human nature. Nowadays, Qiao's compound has become a witness of history, attracting countless visitors to come to watch and feel the weight and warmth of history.