Former Residence of Li Houji

　　The former residence of Li Houji is located at No. 90 Chifeng Road, Heping District, with a construction area of 900 square meters. This is a small three-story sloped-roof brick-and-wood structure. The first floor includes a living room, dining room, study, and other spaces; the second floor houses bedrooms; and the third floor features an exquisite small room. The interior is fitted with wainscoting and diagonal-patterned flooring made of Philippine hardwood, along with large double-glazed windows. Another distinctive feature of the building is its semi-basement, which Li Houji used as a storage room — it is said to have once housed a mysterious safe. There is also a rear building with a construction area of 150 square meters, consisting of a two-story brick-and-wood structure. It has an external staircase that connects to the main building. This house was originally built by Xiao Dezhang, a eunuch in the late Qing Dynasty, and was later purchased by Li Houji from him to serve as his residence. The former residence is currently used by the Heping District Armed Forces Department.

　　Li Houji (1870~1942)　　Li Houji (1870–1942), courtesy name Peizhi, was born in Dawanglou Village, Liangzhai Town, Feng County, Xuzhou (formerly part of Tongshan County). He graduated from the Beiyang Military Preparatory School. Initially serving as the commander of the guard unit under the Zhili Viceroy’s office, he subsequently held positions such as company commander and battalion commander of the Second Brigade of the Beiyang Army, and brigade commander of the Seventh Brigade under the Fourth Brigade. During the Xinhai Revolution, he participated in the attack on Wuhan. After the founding of the Republic of China, he was renamed as commander of the Seventh Brigade of the Fourth Division. In 1913, he led troops into Shanghai to suppress the “Second Revolution” and served as Commander of the Wusong Fort. In the same year, he led forces into Fujian, holding successive positions as Fujian Military Governor and Military Protector. In 1916, he aligned himself with the Anhui Clique, becoming Governor and Provincial Governor of Fujian, and participated in the activities of the Governors’ League. In 1918, when Duan Qirui launched a campaign against the southern... More+