Former Residence of Zhang Shaozeng

　　The former residence of Zhang Shaozeng is located at No. 334 Hebei South Road, Heping District, today. This residence has been listed as an immovable cultural relic in Tianjin that has not yet been designated as a cultural heritage protection unit.

　　Zhang Shaozeng (1880–1928)　　Zhang Shaozeng (1880–1928), courtesy name Jingyu, was from Dacheng County, Hebei Province. In 1895, he enrolled in the Beiyang Military Academy and was later sent to the Imperial Japanese Army Academy after graduation. In 1902, he returned to China and was received by Emperor Guangxu; his career advanced rapidly thereafter. In 1910, he accompanied Zaifeng on a tour to Europe and America to study their armies. When the Xinhai Revolution broke out, he responded in support of the revolution. In 1915, when Yuan Shikai attempted to restore the monarchy, Zhang Shaozeng and Cai E formed an anti-Yuan rebel army. In January 1923, he became the 23rd Premier of the Beiyang Government and concurrently served as Minister of War. He stepped down six months later. That same year, he lived in seclusion in a two-story Western-style house at No. 334 Hebei Road in the British Concession of Tianjin. More details+