Publisher: Shanghai People's Publishing House; First edition (January 1, 2010)

Paperback: 337 pages

Language: Simplified Chinese

ISBN:9787208092556

Barcode: 9787208092556

Yan Xishan is a highly regarded political figure in modern Chinese history. In his life, he experienced the Chinese Revolutionary League's anti Qing, the Revolution of 1911, the Hong Xian monarchy, the founding of the Republic of China, the Central Plains War, the Kuomintang Communist cooperation, the War of Resistance against Japan, the War of Liberation, and even the defeat of the Kuomintang in Taiwan. He has almost experienced all major historical events in modern China. From a political and military perspective, Yan Xishan had extensive direct or indirect interactions with famous Chinese political figures of this period, such as Sun Yat sen, Chiang Kai shek, Zhang Xueliang, Yuan Shikai, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Zhu De, and others. It can be said that Yan Xishan's life experience is an indispensable and important aspect of understanding the historical process of modern Chinese society, and even understanding China's national conditions.
This book attempts to use the perspective of historical materialism to depict the experiences and destinies of characters in the complex contradictions and conflicts, and to narrate and express emotions with vivid writing style.

Wang Shusen, born in 1946 in Ningwu Pass, Shanxi Province. National first-class writer and member of the Chinese Writers Association. For over 40 years, I have been engaged in the field of literature and art, serving as a Chinese and music teacher in primary and secondary schools, a director and performer in art troupes, and a cultural propaganda officer. Deputy Director of the County Committee Office and Political Research Office, Director and Editor in Chief of the Party History and County Annals Office, Chairman of the County Federation of Literary and Art Circles, etc. Published monographs such as "Mutiny", "Tears of Sui Yang", "Yan Xishan as a Person", "Record of the Trial of Okamura Ningci", "Blood Splashing on the Mausoleum of Zhongshan", "Footprint and Glimpse", "Complete Collection of Ningwu Scenery", "Luya Mountain", "Legend of Luya Mountain Wind and Objects", "Mighty Wind Drum", "Song of Shenwu Tide", etc., edited by "Ningwu County Annals", and in 2008, compiled and published "Wang Shusen's Works Collection". The work has won over 30 awards at the national, provincial, and municipal levels. Was awarded the honorary title of one of the "Top 100 People's Artists" in China in 2004.

Reprinting preface by Wang Shusen
Preface: Zhai Pinsan
Chapter 1: Anecdotes of Youth
Wanxizi's family background
The origin of the name "Xishan"
The speculation of 'fighting tigers' failed
Chumeng's patriotic spirit
Seeking refuge with Wei Laowu
Admission to the Military Preparatory School
Chapter 2: Experience of Studying in Japan
Eastward Ferry to Japan
Promote Japanese militarism
Listen to Sun Yat sen's teachings firsthand
Returning home and running for revolution
Chapter 3: The Rise of Xinhai
Entering the military world and taking control of military power for the first time
Veteran discharge case
The uprising was successful and he was appointed as the commander-in-chief
Establish Yan Jin Friendship
Abandon Taiyuan and head north to Suibao
Returning to the province with luggage, stranded in Xinzhou
Set up officials to exclude dissidents
Sun Yat sen's High Expectations for Shanxi
Chapter 4: Relying on Old Yuan to Help Abuse
Three Visits to Yuan Shikai
Conferred the title of Tongwu General
Pretending to be mediocre, seeking extension through compromise
Shouting in support of the imperial system
Chapter 5: Fury and Conquer Shanxi
Monopolize military and political power
Zhisheng Li Yuanhong
Expand the military to suppress Zhang Xun
Sent troops to Hunan, Shang Zhen lost his troops
Protecting the environment and people, self-reliance and autonomy
Money makes money "and not allowed to" fight tigers "
How to organize crowds effectively
Chapter 6: Being Involved in Warlord Wars
Observe calmly and engage in battle with Zhifeng
Chen Bing Shijiazhuang
Developing and expanding the military
Political balance after repelling the Yu army
Avoiding the real and attacking the false, sending troops to Shunde
Started to defect to Chiang Kai shek
Two armies sent to declare war on Feng
Zhuozhou Yanhe and the Return of Support for Chiang Kai shek
Conquer Baoding and seek Beijing
Chapter 7: Conquering the Central Plains in Chaos
Confident and ambitious, based in Beijing and Tianjin
Biyun Temple pays respects to the spirits
Organizing a meeting in an attempt to reduce fiefdoms
The fourth expansion of the army is based on the principle of giving in while secretly violating
Beiping United with Jiang and Jian'an prisoner Feng
From flattering Jiang to suppressing Feng to pulling Feng to oppose Jiang
The Struggle for National Sovereignty and the Determination to Oppose Chiang Kai shek
Central Plains War
The Chairman of the Nine Heavenly Kingdom
Chapter 8: Hibernation and Resurrection
Escaping Shanxi with a diversionary approach
Secretly return to Riverside Village
Rise again, reorganize the old nest
Formulating the "Ten Year Plan" for Shanxi Provincial Government
Establish 'Northwest Industrial Company'
Organize anti communist groups and utilize mass movements
The debate on the theory of material labor
Chairman Jiang's Medical Visit and Hundred Days in the Grave
Exploring Marxism
Chapter 9: Two sided Prevention and Response
Anti Communist Map Storage
Block the Red Army's Eastern Expedition
United Communist Party's Resistance Against Japan
The Philosophy of Two "and Inviting Bo to Return to Jin
The "Wuhu" Incident in Xi'an
The situation in Shanxi after the Xi'an Incident
Chapter 10 "Dancing on Three Eggs"
Dealing with the same three forces
Organize the Battle of Datong
Abandoning Yanbei along the entire route
The Battle of Xinkou lasted for 23 days and nights
Continuous loss of Taiyuan and Linfen
Chapter 11: Creating Anti Communist Friction and Disrupting the United Front
Promote 'National Revolution'
Sacrifice to Zhang Peimei and Jianke Difficult City
From the Ancient Sage Conference to the Five Dragon Palace Conference
Anti Communist Public Opinion at the Autumn Forest Conference
Before and after the 'December Incident'
Fascist style 'Three Iron Blood Groups of Mountains'
The Last Comrade
Chapter 12: From Secretly Colluding to Conflicting with the Japanese and Puppet States
The Japanese military's attempt to lure surrender
White Cliff Pass Talks
The signing of the Fenyang Anti Communist Agreement
The breakdown of the Anping Conference
Three friendly forces, insider work, and others
The New Economic Policy and the Integration of Military and Agricultural Affairs
Zhao Daiwen's death and the decline of the Japanese army
The strategy of 'storing military power' to revive the soul through borrowing corpses
Chapter 13: From Seizing Taiyuan to Escaping
Seize Taiyuan and store military power
The disastrous defeat of the Shangdang, the new liberation of the 'soldiers and peasants', and the civilian economy
Fake peace talks, real preparations for war
At the beginning of the breakdown of the peace talks
The Three Self Teachings, the Struggle to Clean up Shame, and the Constitution making National Assembly
Frequent reports of failures
Chiang Kai shek's visit to Taiyuan and the failure of US aid
Preparing for the 'Great Defense War' of Escape
Murder of Huang Qiaosong and refusal to negotiate
Using fraudulent tactics to escape Taiyuan
Chapter 14: The Last Struggle on the Continent
Remote control Taiyuan
Running between Li and Jiang
Please invite Li Zongren to Sui
Organize the 'Anti Communist and National Salvation Alliance'
Appointed as the Premier
Famous but powerless, struggling to make ends meet
Reflections on the White Paper Released by the United States
The struggle before escaping
Carrying gold and silver, fleeing to Taiwan in panic
Chapter 15: The bleak years in Taiwan
Abandoned by Chiang Kai shek
Ten years of writing in the grass hut of Yangmingshan
The wind and candle are in their twilight years, and they died of illness in Taipei
Postscript