Former Residence of Ma Hongkui

　　The former residence of Ma Hongkui is located at No. 1–4, Ningjing Li, Hebei Road. Built in 1913, this alley has a total of four entrances. It is a two-story brick-and-wood building of ordinary apartment style, featuring plain red brick walls, sloped tiled roofs with skylights, and modest interior finishes. The total floor area is 760 square meters. It is now used as residential housing.

　　Ma Hongkui (1892~1970)　　Ma Hongkui (1892–1970), courtesy name Shaoyun, childhood name Sanyuan, was an ethnic Hui from Yangwashan, Hanji Town, Linxia County. He was the eldest son of Ma Fuxiang. Influenced by his family’s emphasis on education and martial training, he studied and practiced martial arts from a young age. At the age of 18, he entered the Gansu Army Officer School. During this time, he participated in anti-Qing activities, secretly joined the Tongmenghui (Revolutionary Alliance), and was arrested and imprisoned by Qing troops. He was released on bail through the efforts of Ma Fuxiang. Later, Ma Fuxiang ordered him to join the military, where he served as an instructor for the “Zhaowu Army,” a cavalry battalion deputy leader, and led troops to block Bai Lang. For his role in suppressing Bai Lang, Yuan Shikai awarded Ma Hongkui the rank of Major General. Later, in an effort to keep various warlords in check, Yuan Shikai ordered that their sons be sent to Beijing, and Ma Hongkui also went to the capital to serve as an imperial guard officer. The Zhaowu... Details+