Feng Xiyun was born in 1886 in Tianjin. In 1905, he was enrolled in the Department of Laws of Peiyang University and was elected to study in the United States in 1907. He graduated from Harvard University with Bachelor’s Degree in Laws. Later, he entered the Graduate School of Chicago University, where he received Doctoral Degree in Laws with outstanding achievements. In 1912, he returned to China and worked as Professor of Laws in Peiyang University. In January 1920, he was appointed as President of Peiyang University and served until August 1924. He held the posts successively as procurator of Zhili Provincial Procuratorate, Legal Counsel of Kailuan Mining Company and Director of eight corporates such as Qixin Cement Company, Kailuan Mining Bureau and Yaohua Glass Company.