In 1948, one fateful day, the infamous Zhazi Cave prison received a special \"prisoner.\" This was a woman dressed in exquisite, luxurious clothes, her makeup perfect, radiating an aristocratic aura. The guards, noticing her status, treated her with more leniency than usual. They didn’t scold or beat her; in fact, they allowed her to roam freely inside the prison. To them, she looked less like a prisoner and more like the daughter of a wealthy family or perhaps a concubine of some high-ranking official. After being locked up, this woman, astonishingly, ordered a feast of lavish dishes and eagerly invited the other underground party members to join her. At first, everyone hesitated, uncertain about her identity, too cautious to approach. Sensing their doubt, she smiled wryly and said, \"Don't worry, I'm just like you. The only difference is, my uncle is Yang Sen...\" Before she could finish, one person recognized her and asked, \"Are you... Yang Hanshi, the daughter of the Yang family?\"
展开剩余90%Yang Sen was a powerful warlord from Sichuan and the mayor of Chongqing, notorious for his alliance with Chiang Kai-shek. But why was his niece, Yang Hanshi, locked up in Zhazi Cave? What crime had she committed?
Born in 1913 in Sichuan, Yang Hanshi was the niece of the infamous Yang Sen. Her father, Yang Maoxiu, was also a high-ranking officer in the Sichuan army. The Yang family was rich, owning vast land, and with Yang Sen already successful by the time of her birth, she was essentially born with a silver spoon in her mouth. From a young age, Yang Hanshi enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege.
Yang Sen, known for his many affairs, had twelve official wives and a staggering forty-three children. However, her father, Yang Maoxiu, was much more reserved and had few children. Yang Hanshi, as the eldest and only daughter, was the apple of her father’s eye. Among her generation of the Yang family, she was treated with great respect, often being addressed as \"Miss Yang.\" Despite her noble status, Yang Hanshi had none of the typical airs of a wealthy young lady. She was approachable, humble, and kind.
Unlike most children from wealthy families, Yang Hanshi was not afraid to challenge convention. She insisted on attending a Christian school and boldly canceled an arranged marriage. But she was not the most rebellious in her family. Yang Sen’s eldest son, Yang Hanxing, had launched a student movement in Tianjin, denouncing warlords, and was arrested, only to be rescued by Yang Sen. Back at home, Yang Hanxing continued to criticize his father, which angered Yang Sen to no end.
Yang Hanxing's rebellious ideas inspired Yang Hanshi, and this was her first introduction to progressive thoughts. Soon after, she met her true revolutionary mentor—Zhu De. During the first Chinese Civil War, Zhu De, sent by the central government, visited Yang Sen’s headquarters in Wanzhou, and Yang Hanshi accompanied her father there.
At that time, Yang Hanshi was still a child and didn't fully understand the political landscape, but she found Zhu De very approachable. She enjoyed listening to him tell thrilling revolutionary stories. Zhu De, too, liked this outspoken girl and even joked about adopting her as his goddaughter.
While Zhu De and Yang Sen often clashed politically, Yang Hanshi attentively listened to their discussions. Her father, believing she was too young to grasp these matters, didn’t stop her from listening. What he didn’t realize was that Yang Hanshi had already been deeply influenced by Zhu De’s revolutionary ideas. She no longer wanted to be a pampered lady; she wanted to follow in Zhu De's footsteps and fight for the country and its people.
As Yang Hanshi grew older, she rejected her arranged marriage and chose her own husband. She also began preparing for overseas studies, but the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War in 1937 changed her plans. That year, she faced a huge personal tragedy: her husband passed away suddenly, leaving her to bear the sorrow alone. At that moment, she saw a newspaper article about Zhu De’s activities in the Taihang Mountains, and with renewed determination, she set off to find him.
Despite the ongoing Second United Front between the Nationalist and Communist parties, breaking through the Nationalist blockade was no easy task. Yang Hanshi walked the entire distance, a journey that lasted nine months. The once-doted-on warlord’s daughter was unaccustomed to such hardship. Her feet were covered in blisters, and the harsh winds and sun had worn her face into a gaunt, tired mask. But she never once thought of giving up.
When she finally met Zhu De, he could hardly believe his eyes. The once-pampered \"Miss Yang\" had transformed into a determined young woman, strong and resolute. Zhu De, deeply moved by her courage, welcomed her into his ranks.
Although Yang Hanshi had left her privileged family behind and joined the Eighth Route Army, many still didn’t trust her. After all, her uncle, Yang Sen, was a powerful figure, and people couldn’t believe she would truly abandon everything for the cause of revolution.
In 1939, Yang Hanshi applied to go to Yan'an but received no response for a long time. Despite the temporary peace between the Nationalists and Communists, Yan'an was still surrounded by Nationalist forces, and every individual entering the area had to undergo thorough investigation. When it came time for Yang Hanshi, suspicions arose. Would she be a spy sent by Yang Sen? After much deliberation and several endorsements from her teacher, Zhu Yiqing, who was a member of the underground party and one of the key figures guiding Yang Hanshi to the revolution, her application was finally approved.
After arriving in Yan'an, Yang Hanshi changed her name to \"Wu Ming,\" symbolizing her break from her military family. She soon began participating in various tasks with great enthusiasm. In 1942, she formally joined the Communist Party, a recognition of her dedication and hard work.
After the Anti-Japanese War ended, the Nationalist Party attempted to spark civil war, and the central government decided to send a group of Sichuan-born officials to the Sichuan and Chongqing regions. Yang Hanshi was one of them. Zhu De believed that her background could help in upper-level united front work. Before she left, Zhu De and his wife, Kang Keqing, bid her farewell, warning her to be cautious, as the situation in Sichuan was tense.
Upon returning home after many years, Yang Hanshi was welcomed by her family, who hoped that she had \"seen the light\" and abandoned her revolutionary ways. Her father, Yang Maoxiu, was overjoyed, thinking that his rebellious daughter had finally \"settled down.\" He even gave her a large sum of money. However, the first thing Yang Hanshi did upon arriving home was to stir up trouble.
She secretly used her father's money to buy nearly 70 machine guns, took back her share of the family property from her brother, and sold off family assets under the pretext of doing business or opening dance halls and restaurants. The money she earned went to fund underground Communist activities.
During this time, under the alias Yang Zhi Hua, Yang Hanshi gave birth to a premature daughter. Although the child was frail and weak, Yang Hanshi, determined to carry on the revolution, couldn’t take her along. She entrusted the child to a trusted neighbor, providing a large sum of money for her care. The neighbor, not suspecting anything unusual, took the money and agreed to care for the child. Some time later, Yang Hanshi sent a letter revealing her true identity as a Communist Party member, asking them to look after the child. The neighbor, fearful of retribution, burned the letter, mistakenly remembering her name as \"Yang Yixiu.\"
After that, Yang Hanshi disappeared, never to return. The good-hearted neighbor, impressed by her courage as a revolutionary, adopted the child and named her Li Jiyie, hoping she would one day continue her mother’s work.
Meanwhile, Yang Hanshi was captured after her armed uprising failed. She was imprisoned at the Chongqing garrison headquarters.
Her family’s connection to Yang Sen meant that the guards treated her with unusual respect, refusing to torture her and granting her small favors. However, the underground party members in prison were skeptical of her motives. Could a woman from such a powerful military family really be dedicated to revolution?
A few days later, two well-dressed women came to visit Yang Hanshi. They were Yang Sen’s concubines, and though Yang Sen was furious about her betrayal, he could not bring himself to harm his only daughter. After some pleading, Yang Hanshi refused to back down, and the visit ended on a sour note. The guards, sensing that Yang Sen had given up on his niece, began to subject her to more severe treatment. Yet, she remained defiant. Eventually, the other prisoners began to let go of their distrust.
Soon, the prisoners were to be transferred to the notorious Zhazi Cave prison. Before leaving, Yang Hanshi arranged for a large feast to be brought to the prison. At first, everyone hesitated, fearing it might be poisoned. Yang Hanshi, with a smile, assured them, \"Don’t worry, my family owns several streets.\" With that, the prisoners, no longer afraid of death, devoured the food.
In Zhazi Cave, conditions worsened, and the prisoners were often left without enough food or medicine. When the guards deliberately withheld basic needs or prevented them from using the restroom, Yang Hanshi was the first to step up and demand their rights. Thanks to her efforts, the prisoners’ conditions improved somewhat, and they began to trust and appreciate her.
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