Refers to the four princes Pu Dong, Zhang Boju, Zhang Xueliang and Yuan Kewen during the Republic of China, also known as the Four Young Masters of the Republic of China.
Aixinjueluo PuDong (1871-1952) was the cousin of Xuantong Emperor Puyi. Because he was the fifth eldest son, he was respectfully called the "Fifth Lord Dong" by laymen and laypeople.
Status in the world: Since childhood, he has been reading classics and history step by step in the study room, learning to compose poems and essays, studying piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting, collecting epigraphy, stone tablets, and inscriptions. He is good at sealing and loves drama. Proficient in classical literature and appreciation of cultural relics
, and proficient in lyrics, music, and rhythm. He loved Kun Opera and Peking Opera since childhood. Because he was a wealthy family member of the Qing Dynasty clan, he often had contact with some famous Peking and Kunming artists at that time. In addition, he carefully After studying hard, practicing hard, and visiting famous teachers, I finally reached the state of unstoppable civil, military, and Kun chaos, and the six realms of transparency.
Network background: His father, Xinjueluo Zaizhi, was the great-grandson of Prince Yongxing, the eleventh son of Qianlong. He was adopted by Daoguang’s eldest son, Prince Yinzhi, and was a hereditary general and auxiliary to the country. Also in charge of the Prime Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Socialite: Pu Dong is very popular. He once formed a "Yan Yue Club" with Yuan Kewen, the second son of Yuan Shikai. The performance received an enthusiastic response and has many fans. It is actually a popular performance team. Even well-known figures in the capital such as Han Shichang and Mei Lanfang also joined the "Yanlehui".
Immortal love history: not too romantic, the only records are - wife Zhang Jia, concubine Zhu, concubine He, concubine Liu.
Zhang Boju (1898-1982), formerly known as Zhang Jiaqi, was born in Xiangcheng, Henan Province. He entered a private school at the age of 7 and was able to write poetry at the age of 9. He is known as a "child prodigy".
Position in the world: He is a cultural wonder who is a collection connoisseur, calligrapher, painter, poet, and Peking Opera art researcher. He once served as a special committee member of the Palace Museum (Weibo) and a member of the Appraisal Committee of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. wait. He has been obsessed with ancient cultural relics all his life and devoted himself to collecting famous calligraphy and painting. He started collecting ancient Chinese calligraphy and painting at the age of 30. At first, it was just a hobby. He once bought the oldest ink ink in China - "Ping Fu Tie" by Lu Ji of the Western Jin Dynasty and the oldest painting in the world. Sui Zhanziqian's "Spring Outing", the great poet Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty's "Up to the Balcony", etc., there are 118 of the top Chinese calligraphy and painting masterpieces collected by him that can be found in his book "Congbi Calligraphy and Painting Records", which are It is called "the best treasure in the world". Zhang Boju was deeply saddened by the cultural relics lost to foreign countries. In order to collect cultural relics, he spared no effort, even bankrupting his fortune, until he was finally penniless. Every piece of his collection is a national treasure, most of which are out-of-print and unique copies. After liberation, they were all donated to the country free of charge. On this point, writers and historians should write a special book about him and let him shine in history.
Network background: Zhang Boju's father, Zhang Zhenfang, was a Jinshi in the 30th year of Guangxu's reign. He was also the brother-in-law of Yuan Shikai's brother. He was a very active figure in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. In 1915, Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor. As one of the planners, he organized the National Federation for Petitions for Change of State System.
Socialite: Zhang Boju, who loves poetry, calligraphy and painting, has many friends in the art circle, such as Peking Opera master Yu Shuyan, painter Zhang Daqian, poet Zhou Ruchang, etc. In addition, he also has a relationship with Chen Yi, the "marshal" of New China. An irreversible friendship.
Immortal love story: Zhang Boju and Pan Su were enchanted by her beauty when they first met, and they suddenly became so talented that they composed a couplet - "Pan Bu's palm is light, ten steps of fragrant dust produce socks; the concubine plays a song on her plug. , Qianqiu Huyu entered the pipa", which won the hearts of beautiful women. At that time, Zhang Boju already had three wives, but he always stayed with Pan Su and stayed with her. After marriage, under Zhang Boju's vigorous cultivation, Pan Su became a famous landscape painter.
Zhang Xueliang (1901-2001), known as "Young Marshal", was a first-level general of the Kuomintang Army, a famous politician during the Republic of China, and one of the four most handsome men in the Republic of China. He boasted that "I have no regrets in my life, my only love is woman".
Station in the world: In June 1928, Zhang Xueliang was appointed as the security commander of the three northeastern provinces. In December of the same year, he resolutely announced the change of flag in Northeast China, obeyed the National Government, and was appointed commander-in-chief of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force. Faced with the rising voice of the people across the country to resist Japan, under the influence of the Communist Party of China's anti-Japanese national united front policy, Chiang Kai-shek was repeatedly advised to stop the civil war and unite with the Japanese to resist Japan, but they were all rejected.
On December 12, 1936, the Xi'an Incident was launched. The public praised Zhang Xueliang as the "trinity" of politician, strategist and young man. We have reason and need to remember this young marshal who spent more than 50 years in confinement and played a decisive role in China's rebirth. He is as talented and worthy as he is.
Network background: The eldest son of Zhang Zuolin, the leader of the Fengcian warlord. His father, Zhang Zuolin, was a famous warlord in the early years of the Republic of China. He became a veritable warlord in the Northeast with his courage in the autumn of troubled times.
Social celebrities: Li Zhongxin, Lieutenant General of the 66th Reorganized Division of the Kuomintang, and Li Shuzheng, Lieutenant General of the Xuzhou Suppression General, are both good friends.
Immortal love history: As one of the "four beauties" with a prominent family background and good looks, Zhang Xueliang actually does not need to chase women, bees, butterflies, etc. will automatically come to her after smelling her fragrance. And he himself said very calmly that he had never chased women, and most of them were "knocked down" by women. Zhang Xueliang's wife Yu Fengzhi served Zhang Xueliang wholeheartedly, but she had no choice but to change her husband's nature, and she stayed with "Miss Zhao Fourth" Zhao Yidi for 72 years. According to Zhang Xueliang's dictation, including Chinese and foreigners, he has dated 11 girlfriends, and there are certainly many who he fell in love with. His girlfriends can be said to be all over the country and abroad.
Yuan Kewen (1889-1931), a famous Kun Opera player, was the second son of President Yuan Shikai of the Republic of China. He was born in Seoul (Seoul), North Korea, by his third aunt Kim (a Korean). He was known as the "Southern Opera". There are Du Yuesheng and Huang Jinrong, and in the north there is Yuan Hanyun, the leader of Jinbei Gang."
Station in the world: Due to his talent and intelligence since childhood, he was favored by his father Yuan Shikai, and even became a candidate for the "Prince" for a time. Yuan Kewen developed a spendthrift, willful, and extravagant playboy character, but the most awesome one Not only is he familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, he is proficient in calligraphy and painting, he likes poetry and poetry, and he also likes to collect calligraphy, painting, antiques, etc. He was not good at managing money and spent money like water, and later ended up in poverty and poverty.
Network background: His father, Yuan Shikai, was a famous political figure in modern Chinese history. He was once the leader of the Beiyang warlords and became the first president of the Republic of China after the Revolution of 1911.
Socialite: He did not participate in many political activities in his life. He loved collecting books and antiques and was good at connoisseurship. He once interacted with Fu Zengxiang, Xu Senyu, Zhou Shutao, etc. and studied editions and cultural relics.
Immortal love history: He has extraordinary talents in culture and art, and his skills in picking up girls are naturally good. In addition to his original wife Liu Meizhen, he also married 5 concubines: Qingyunlou, Xiaotaohong, Tang Zhijun, Yu Peiwen, Yaxian. There are even more mistresses who have no status or "one-time love". According to insiders, there are seventy or eighty.