He Jian, born in Liling, Hunan, 1887. In his early years, he entered Hunan Chonggu School, Hunan Public School of Politics and Law and Hunan General School. Later, he studied in Nanjing Military Region Corps, Hubei Army No.3 Middle School and Baoding Military Academy. 19 16 After graduation, he served as the platoon leader of the second lieutenant in Xiang Army. 19 18 In March, Beiyang Army entered Hunan, and He Jian returned to his hometown to organize guerrillas. 19 19 was admitted as the battalion commander. Later, the Ministry was expanded into a cavalry regiment and served as the head of the regiment. 1923, 1 1 in June, 2006, he was promoted to brigade commander of the ninth brigade of the fourth division of Tang Shengzhi. Tang Shengzhi was appointed commander of the Eighth Army of the National Revolutionary Army, and He Jian was promoted to the second division commander to participate in the Northern Expedition. /kloc-in the spring of 0/927, the Second Division was expanded to 35 armies, and He Jiansheng was promoted to commander. In June of the same year 165438+ 10, Tang Shengzhi was defeated, and He Jianling led his troops back to Hunan. 1in the spring of 928, Cheng Qian led the army of the Western Expedition into Hunan. He Jian took advantage of his hometown relationship with Cheng Qian, and gained the understanding and protection of Cheng Qian and Guangxi through marriage and friendship with Guangxi generals Ye Qi and Xia Wei. His 35th Army was not dismissed, but he retained the position of commander of the army and served as the president of the Qing Xiang Association. 1929 On February 27th, the Nanjing government appointed He Jian as the acting chairman of Hunan Province.