Former Residence of Lu Zhonglin

　　The former residence of Lu Zhonglin is located at No. 18 Dali Road, Heping District. Built during the Republic of China period, it is a two-story British-style brick-and-wood building with a red-tiled sloping roof, facing south. The structure features high steps and a round arched entrance gate. The courtyard is lush with trees, and the overall layout is aesthetically pleasing, simple yet elegantly refined. It is now a residential property.

　　

　　Lu Zhonglin (1884~1966)　　Lu Zhonglin (1884–1966), courtesy name Ruibo, was from Beiluzhuang Village, Ding County (now Dingzhou). He studied in a private school as a child and later taught at Luozhuangpu. In 1908, during the 34th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, he attended the Qing Army Training Camp, where he met the young officer Feng Yuxiang. He later served as adjutant and battalion deputy commander. In 1912, he participated in the Luanzhou Uprising and subsequently held positions such as battalion deputy commander, battalion commander, regimental commander, Henan Police Commissioner and Kaifeng Police Chief, and brigade commander. In 1915, he joined Feng Yuxiang’s forces, serving as brigade commander of the 22nd Brigade and commander of the Training Regiment. In October 1924, during the Beijing Coup, he was ordered to enter the city ahead of others and took control of the situation within a single night. He was then appointed as the Beijing Garrison Commander of the National Army and the commander of the... Details+