[Commentary] On May 18, the exhibition hall of the former residence of Wei Lihuang, a famous anti-Japanese general in Hefei, Anhui, opened to the public free of charge. It is understood that Wei Lihuang is a native of Hefei, Anhui, and a famous anti-Japanese general with great achievements. He has won a series of battles including the defeat of the Japanese army to recover Zhengzhou and the counterattack in northern Yunnan and western Yunnan. Among them, the Battle of Xinkou also destroyed the Japanese army's combat plan. On January 17, 1960, Wei Lihuang died of illness in Beijing at the age of 64. He was buried in the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing.
[Same period] Wang Wei, Deputy Director of Hefei City Cultural Relics Management Office
Wei Lihuang was born in (Hefei) in 1897. His main achievements were his sincere cooperation with the Communist Party during the Anti-Japanese War, and he jointly attacked the Japanese army, especially during the stage of serving as the commander-in-chief of the Expeditionary Army. During this period, important contributions were made, and the road of "lifeline" between China (China) and India (degrees) was opened, so that the transportation of resources was smoothed behind us.
[Commentary] According to Wang Wei, Wei Lihuang ’s former residence was built at the end of the 19th century and is the residence of Wei Lihuang and his family. The exhibition hall restored after 9 years was restored according to its original condition during the period of the Republic of China, with a construction area of 800 square meters, divided into three roads and three entrances, including door houses, hall houses, cabins, buildings, wells, etc., not only preserved The original appearance of the ancient houses in Hefei also collected historical materials and objects related to Wei Lihuang. At present, the exhibition hall has also become the education base of the United Front in Hefei.
[Same period] Yao Zhonghe, Executive Deputy Minister of United Front Work Department of Baohe District Committee of Hefei City
General Wei Lihuang is also a famous general of the Northern Expedition, a famous anti-Japanese general, and an important figure of our patriotic united front. Today, the official residence of Wei Lihuang is officially opened. As our united front of the Baohe District Committee, the next step is to put this united front education base , Maintain it well, give full play to the role of the united front education base, and further promote the spirit of General Wei Lihuang ’s patriotism. In the next step, we will turn Wei Lihuang ’s former residence exhibition hall into a provincial united front education base. Business card.
[Commentary] Wei Lihuang ’s Former Residence Exhibition Hall exhibits in various forms, such as "Hefei Born", "North Expedition", "Ten Years' Civil War", "Defending the Yellow River", and "Chinese Expeditionary Army". Among them, there are pipes, badges, letters, photos and other objects that Wei Lihuang used to use.
Liu Honghe Anhui Hefei Report
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]