In April 1927, Beijing was enveloped in the White Terror. A 38-year-old revolutionary pioneer resolutely surrendered to justice in the face of the gallows, and interpreted the firm belief of communists with his life. Twenty-three years later, the blood-stained gallows was discovered and became Cultural Relics No. 0001 in the Museum of the Chinese Revolution. It not only witnessed the heroic sacrifice of martyr Li Dazhao, but also carried the magnificent revolutionary course of the Communist Party of China.
Li Dazhao, this name shines brightly in modern Chinese history. He was a pioneer of the Chinese communist movement and one of the main founders of the Communist Party of China.
In 1889, Li Dazhao was born in a peasant family in Leting County, Hebei Province. He has been smart and studious since he was a child, and was admitted to Baoding Mansion Middle School through his own efforts. After graduating, he worked as an editor at Ta Kung Pao in Tianjin and Morning Bell in Beijing, where he began to come into contact with progressive ideas.
In 1913, Li Dazhao went to Japan to study. There, he systematically studied Marxist theory, and his thinking underwent a great transformation. After returning to China, he became the director of the library of Peking University and began to spread Marxism on campus.
In 1918, Li Dazhao published an article entitled "The Victory of the Common People" in the magazine "New Youth", enthusiastically praising the October Revolution. This article caused great repercussions in intellectual circles and laid the foundation for the spread of Marxism in China.
In March 1920, Li Dazhao secretly established the Beijing branch of the Communist Party of China at Peking University. In July of the same year, he and Chen Duxiu held a meeting in Shanghai and decided to establish the Communist Party of China.
In July 1921, the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in Shanghai. Li Dazhao was unable to attend for some reason, but his contribution was indelible. He did a lot of preparatory work for the founding of the party and was hailed as a "pioneer".
In the early activities of the party, Li Dazhao played an important role. He actively organized the workers' movement and led the famous "27th Strike". He also participated in the organization of the May Day Movement, which promoted the arrival of a national revolutionary upsurge.
Li Dazhao's revolutionary thinking and spirit have had a profound impact on the development of the Communist Party of China. He put forward the slogan of "Youth China" and called on young intellectuals to devote themselves to the revolutionary cause. He advocated the "sanctity of labor" and emphasized the importance of the working class.
Theoretically, Li Dazhao was one of the first scholars in China to systematically introduce and study Marxism. He wrote a large number of articles expounding the basic tenets of Marxism and the path of the Chinese revolution.
Li Dazhao's revolutionary spirit is reflected in his words and deeds. He lived a simple life and devoted most of his income to the revolutionary cause. Even when the White Terror enveloped Beijing, he still insisted on staying in Beijing to carry out his work, showing the fearless spirit of the Communists.
In April 1927, the Beiyang warlord Zhang Zuolin sent troops to surround the Soviet embassy and arrested Li Dazhao and other communists. In prison, Li Dazhao was brutally tortured, but he remained silent and protected the secrets of the party organization.
On April 28, Li Dazhao was escorted to the execution ground. In the face of death, he was calm and calm, leaving behind the bold words "You can't hang the great communism just because you hanged me today." His heroic inauguration became an important turning point in the history of the Chinese revolution.
Li Dazhao used his short life of 38 years to compose a magnificent revolutionary song. His thoughts, spirit, and sacrifices have inspired generation after generation of Chinese Communists to go forward and fight for national independence and the liberation of the people.
Tracing cultural relics and witnessing the vicissitudes of history
In Beijing in 1950, a special treasure hunt was quietly underway. Wang Yeqiu, one of the directors of the Museum of the Chinese Revolution, rode a borrowed bicycle through the streets of Beijing. His goal is to find a special revolutionary relic, a precious relic that carries the spirit of the great revolutionary struggle of the Communist Party of China.
From Dongcheng to Xicheng, Wang Yeqiu searched all the way, his eyes constantly scanning the surrounding environment. Finally, in an overgrown wasteland outside the Desheng Gate, he found the long-awaited artifact. It was a rusty gallows, the blood on which had long since dried up, but the historical significance it carried would never fade.
Wang Yeqiu carefully carried the gallows back to the museum. After cleaning and restoration, this cultural relic was numbered No. 0001 and became the treasure of the Museum of the Chinese Revolution. It is prominently placed in the exhibition hall to tell visitors about the bloody revolutionary years.
This gallows is no ordinary cultural relic, it has witnessed the heroic death of Mr. Li Dazhao, one of the main founders of the Communist Party of China. On April 28, 1927, Li Dazhao, who was only 38 years old, died heroically in front of this gallows. His sacrifice shocked the whole country and became an important turning point in the history of the Chinese revolution.
Every rust and blood stain on the gallows silently tells the story of that tragic history. It is not only a physical evidence, but also a spiritual symbol of the indomitable and successive achievements of the Chinese Communists. Since then, the gallows has become one of the most precious collections of the Museum of the Chinese Revolution.
Over time, the importance of this artifact 0001 has become more and more apparent. It is not only a historical relic, but also a vivid lesson in patriotic education. Every visitor who stops in front of it will be shocked by the magnificent revolutionary history and infected by the noble spirit of the revolutionary martyrs.
However, for many young people, little is known about the story behind this artifact 0001. They had learned about Li Dazhao's deeds in history textbooks, but they knew little about the origin and significance of the gallows. How to let more people understand this history has become an important topic.
In 2021, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the movie "Revolutionary" came into being. This film is based on the life of Li Dazhao and brings the story of this No. 0001 cultural relic to the screen. The film not only restores the scene before Li Dazhao's inauguration, but also shows his revolutionary career and noble spirit in depth.
In the film, the powerful actor Zhang Songwen plays Li Dazhao. In order to perfectly restore Li Dazhao's image, Zhang Songwen has made great efforts. He repeatedly watched the precious video materials of Li Dazhao's speech at the Moscow State Theater, and strived to restore this revolutionary martyr in terms of sound, appearance and movement.
The most shocking scene in the film is to restore the moment before Li Dazhao took the initiative. In order to ensure the authenticity of the execution scene, Zhang Songwen was strangled by a rope and repeatedly raised and lowered, personally experiencing the feeling of dying by hanging. This kind of professionalism and respect for history deeply touched the audience.
Through this film, the gallows is no longer just a cold artifact in a museum, but has become a living historical witness. It has enabled more people to understand the heroic deeds of Li Dazhao and other revolutionary martyrs, and to feel the lofty integrity of the communists and their determination to regard death as their home.
The screen is recreated to pay tribute to the revolutionary martyrs
In 2021, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates its centenary. At this special moment, a movie called "Revolutionary" was born, bringing the heroic deeds of martyr Li Dazhao to the big screen. This film is not only an affectionate tribute to the revolutionary martyrs, but also a vivid reproduction of those eventful years.
The creative team of "Revolutionary" has put a lot of work into it. They looked through a large number of historical materials, visited Li Dazhao's hometown, and even found the descendants of the policemen who participated in Li Dazhao's interrogation. These meticulous research work provides a strong guarantee for the authenticity of the film.
Among the film's main creative team, director Ning Haiqiang can be described as well-intentioned. He once said: "We want to reduce Li Dazhao to a flesh-and-blood person, not a symbol in a textbook." To this end, he led the crew to go deep into the places where Li Dazhao worked and lived before his death, and strived to restore the details of that era.
In the selection of actors, "Revolutionary" can be described as excellence. Zhang Songwen, who plays Li Dazhao, is a powerful actor who is known for his acting skills. In order to create this role, Zhang Songwen has made unimaginable efforts.
Zhang Songwen repeatedly watched the precious video materials of Li Dazhao's speech at the Moscow State Theater. He not only had to imitate Li Dazhao's voice and smile, but also deeply understand Li Dazhao's thoughts and spirit. During the filming, Zhang Songwen was in the state of "Li Dazhao" for almost 24 hours.
The most shocking scene in the film is the moment before Li Dazhao's inauguration. In order to restore this scene, the crew did a lot of preparation. They consulted the layout of the execution ground at that time, studied the specific process of hanging, and even the material of the rope was tried to be the same as it was back then.
When filming this scene, Zhang Songwen asked the director to restore the situation as much as possible. He was strangled by a rope and repeatedly raised and lowered, experiencing first-hand what it was like to be hanged to death. This kind of professionalism deeply touched everyone present.
In addition to restoring historical scenes, "Revolutionary" also focuses on Li Dazhao's revolutionary thoughts and spirit. In the film, the scene of Li Dazhao preaching Marxism at Peking University vividly reproduces his image as a pioneer of the Chinese communist movement.
The film restores the scene of Li Dazhao's organization of the workers' movement. During the "27th National Strike", Li Dazhao risked his life to go deep into the working masses and guide the strike action. The presentation of these scenes allows the audience to more intuitively feel Li Dazhao's revolutionary enthusiasm and determination to fight for the working class.
"Revolutionary" not only focuses on Li Dazhao's public image, but also focuses on portraying him as a husband and father. In the film, Li Dazhao and his wife Zhao Yunlan's touching dialogue shows the family life of revolutionaries. These delicate portrayals make Li Dazhao's image more plump and three-dimensional.
At the end of the film, the director presents the scene of Li Dazhao's righteousness in a unique way. There was no blood and violence, only pieces of white paper falling from the sky, symbolizing the immortality of Li Dazhao's spirit. This poetic expression makes the audience think more deeply about the inheritance of the revolutionary spirit while being moved.
The release of "Revolutionary" has caused a strong response in society. Many viewers said that through this film, they have a deeper understanding of Li Dazhao and a more intuitive understanding of the revolutionary process of the Communist Party of China.
The film not only caused a sensation in China, but also received praise at international film festivals. Its success lies not only in its superb performances and excellent production, but also in the spiritual core it conveys - the revolutionary spirit of striving for ideals and beliefs.
The success of "Revolutionary" has also triggered new thinking about revolutionary-themed film and television works. How to continue to tell the story of the revolution in the new era and how to let the younger generation better understand and inherit the revolutionary spirit has become an important topic for literary and art workers to think about.
The torch is passed down from generation to generation, and the revolutionary spirit lives on
With the hot screening of "Revolutionary", Li Dazhao's deeds have once again aroused widespread attention from all walks of life. This film not only allows more people to understand one of the main founders of the Communist Party of China, but also arouses people's deep thinking about the revolutionary spirit.
At Peking University, the library where Li Dazhao once worked has become a place for students to visit. They stopped here, as if they could feel Li Dazhao's enthusiasm for spreading Marxism. Some students spontaneously organized study groups to study Li Dazhao's writings and ideas in depth.
Li Dazhao's hometown of Leting County, Hebei Province, has also been revitalized because of this movie. The local government took this opportunity to further improve the construction of the Li Dazhao Memorial Hall. Many interactive exhibitions have been added to the memorial hall, allowing visitors to understand Li Dazhao's life story more intuitively.
On social media, the topic of Li Dazhao continues to ferment. Many netizens shared their feelings about watching the movie and discussed how to inherit the revolutionary spirit in the new era. Some lovers of literature and history even dig deep into Li Dazhao's anecdotes, making the image of this revolutionary martyr more plump and three-dimensional.
The education sector has also responded positively to this phenomenon. A number of colleges and universities have set up special courses to explain Li Dazhao's thoughts and contributions in depth. Some primary and secondary schools organized students to watch "The Revolutionary" and held thematic discussions, so that the revolutionary spirit could take root in the hearts of young people.
People in the literary and artistic circles were inspired to create works with Li Dazhao as the theme. Some poets wrote impassioned poems praising Li Dazhao's heroic deeds. There are also painters who have created magnificent historical paintings to reproduce the heroic scenes of Li Dazhao's inauguration.
In Beijing, an exhibition with the theme of "Don't forget the original intention, remember the mission" attracted many citizens. In the exhibition, Li Dazhao's used items, manuscripts and other precious cultural relics were exhibited to the public for the first time. In front of these objects, visitors seem to travel through time and space, and have a dialogue with the revolutionary martyrs that spans a century.
The No. 0001 cultural relic in the National Museum of China, the gallows of Li Dazhao when he was inaugurated, also ushered in an unprecedented peak of visits. Every day, a large number of spectators stop in front of this cultural relic and pay silent tribute. The museum has also set up a special docent to give the audience a detailed introduction to the story behind this artifact.
In Beijing's Xijiaomin Lane, where Li Dazhao died, local residents spontaneously organized a commemorative event. They placed flowers on the streets and recited Li Dazhao's poems to commemorate the revolutionary martyr in their own way. The event attracted a large number of citizens, and the whole street was filled with a solemn atmosphere.
Some entrepreneurs have also drawn strength from Li Dazhao's deeds. They carried out learning activities within the company, calling on employees to learn from Li Dazhao's spirit of adhering to the truth and not being afraid of power. Some companies have also set up awards named after Li Dazhao to recognize employees with outstanding performance in their work.
On the international stage, "Revolutionary" has also attracted a lot of attention. Through this film, some foreign experts on China studies have deepened their understanding of the early history of the Communist Party of China. Some scholars have written papers analyzing Li Dazhao's contribution to the Chinese communist movement.
With the passage of time, people's commemoration of Li Dazhao has not weakened, but has shown a trend of diversification. On the Internet, young people spread the deeds of Li Dazhao in their own way. Someone made a short video with Li Dazhao as the protagonist, which was widely circulated on major platforms. Others have created animated works that tell the story of the revolution in a more vivid way.
On the day of Li Dazhao's death, grand commemorative activities will be held all over the country. People not only cherish the memory of Li Dazhao's great achievements, but also set their eyes on the future and think about how to inherit and carry forward the revolutionary spirit in the new era. Some localities have also organized keynote speech contests to give more people the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Li Dazhao's thoughts.
There has also been an upsurge in the academic community to study Li Dazhao. A number of colleges and universities have set up special research groups to dig deep into the modern significance of Li Dazhao's thought. Some scholars have also combined Li Dazhao's thought with the development of contemporary China to explore its enlightenment for modernization.
In the cultural and creative industries, Li Dazhao's image has also been widely used. Some cultural and creative companies have launched stationery with the theme of Li Dazhao, which are very popular among students. There are also publishing houses that have launched Li Dazhao's comic biography to introduce this revolutionary martyr to young readers in an easy-to-understand way.
With the development of the times, the way people commemorate Li Dazhao is also constantly innovating. A technology company used virtual reality technology to recreate the scene of Li Dazhao's lecture at Peking University. Participants put on VR equipment and felt as if they had traveled back in time to a hundred years ago and listened to Li Dazhao's preaching on Marxism.
In this wave of commemoration, Li Dazhao's descendants also entered the public eye. They shared their family history on various occasions, allowing people to see Li Dazhao's side as a husband and father. These little-known stories make Li Dazhao's image fuller, and also let people have a deeper understanding of the revolutionary martyrs.