General Zhang Xueliang is a legendary figure in modern Chinese history. He lived a graceful and unrestrained life. After his father’s death, at a young age, he took over the rivers and mountains that his father had conquered and became a prominent figure in the land of China. Later, for the sake of national righteousness, he even launched a mutiny, to the extent that he was imprisoned and lost his freedom.
At the age of 36, Zhang Xueliang was in his prime. Watching the Japanese invaders run rampant, he once thought of leading a thousand troops and horses to the battlefield, shedding his former shame. But just as he was preparing to do something big, he was mercilessly imprisoned and lost his freedom, along with his ideals and aspirations.
The years of imprisonment were difficult for Zhang Xueliang. Although accompanied by Zhao Yidi and supported by Yu Fengzhi, for a general who had once commanded a thousand troops, this kind of life was simply like death. But Zhang Xueliang has survived.
It was not until 1990 that Zhang Xueliang obtained his freedom from being imprisoned. But at this time, Zhang Xueliang was already in a state of decline, and at the age of 80, he was disheartened and chose to spend his days in the United States. When the mainland side learned that Zhang Xueliang had gained freedom, they once warmly invited him to return to China.
But in the end, they were all rejected by Zhang Xueliang. So, doesn’t Zhang Xueliang really want to go back to his hometown to see? Can he really let go of this land that once dedicated his entire youth?
In fact, at the beginning of his freedom, Zhang Xueliang once said to others, “I cannot rule out the possibility of going to Northeast China. The mainland is my hometown, and of course I wish to go back. Even after receiving the invitation later, he was very excited and gave a reply.
From this, it can be seen that Zhang Xueliang’s heart is eager to return to China. But the matter of returning to his hometown involves too many things for him. Zhang Xueliang may be more concerned with the interests and honors of the country.
Of course, the overall situation is the most important reason that Zhang Xueliang considers, but when we start from emotions and try to understand Zhang Xueliang’s heart, we may find that the real reason may be really simple.
Zhang Xueliang lived a long life, and it was already 1990 when he gained his freedom. Most of his old friends back then had already passed away, which was a very heartbreaking thing for Zhang Xueliang. Because they didn’t have a chance to say goodbye well.
It’s just that he doesn’t know his hometown, but when he sets foot on this land, his past memories may surge like a tide, endless. Instead of enduring these pains, it’s better to avoid them from afar. The vicissitudes of life, perhaps the truth Zhang Xueliang has already said, he once said: “Things are things and things are not things. A short seven words are truly touching.