Martyr Zhang Menggeng’s Tomb

Martyr Zhang Menggeng’s Tomb

Martyr Zhang Menggeng’s Tomb is a cultural relic protection unit of Liaocheng City and a classic red tourism site.

Martyr Zhang Menggeng’s Tomb is located in Zhangli Village, Liangtang Township, Guan County, and is now a key cultural relic protection unit of Liaocheng City.

Zhang Menggeng (1909–1926), courtesy name Xiaobai, joined Datong High School in Beiping at the age of 15, where he served as the student council president. Dissatisfied with warlord rule during his school years, he personally listened to speeches by revolutionary forerunner Sun Yat-sen when the latter visited Beiping, and frequently interacted with other pioneers such as Li Dazhao, which inspired his revolutionary ideals. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in March 1925. Later, he also joined the Chinese Nationalist Party as an individual member. In the spring of 1926, when eight foreign powers interfered in China’s internal affairs, he angrily wrote a letter denouncing them. On March 18, over 4,000 students from various schools in Beiping marched to the “Executive Government” of Duan Qirui—he was at the very front of the procession. Duan Qirui ordered his guards to open fire, and Zhang was hit by three bullets. He died on the spot along with 37 others, including Liu Hezhen, at just 17 years old. This incident is historically known as the “March 18th Massacre.” The writer Lu Xun later penned the essay “In Memory of Miss Liu Hezhen,” specifically documenting this event. The Nationalist government later provided a pension to his family. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, he was posthumously recognized as a martyr by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Zhang Menggeng (1909–1926), courtesy name Xiaobai, was a native of Zhangli Village, Liangtang Township. At 15, he left home to study at Datong High School in Beiping, where he served as the student council president. Discontented with warlord rule, he personally heard speeches by revolutionary forerunner Sun Yat-sen during the latter’s visit to Beiping, interacted often with other pioneers such as Li Dazhao, and developed revolutionary ideals. He joined the Chinese Communist Party in March 1925 and later became an individual member of the Chinese Nationalist Party. In the spring of 1926, when eight foreign envoys interfered in China’s domestic affairs, he angrily submitted a letter condemning them. On March 18, when students from schools across Beiping… More details about Zhang Menggeng ++

Liangtang Town: Liangtang Township covers a total area of 55 square kilometers, governs 34 administrative villages, has a population of 32,000, and 52,000 mu of arable land. In 2005, the total output value of industry and agriculture reached 420 million yuan, with a sector ratio of 39:48:13.

Close to the urban area of Guan County, Liangtang Township boasts a unique geographical advantage, well-developed transportation, and comprehensive infrastructure including communications, electricity, and water conservancy, showing strong development potential. The township has a 35kV substation that can meet the electricity needs of industrial and agricultural production.

Rich in agricultural resources. Over 10,000 mu of various vegetable crops are planted, with more than 1,000 greenhouse sheds... More details about Liangtang Town ++