Jiang family

Author: Chen Guanren
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Chiang Kai-shek used the phrase "one thread and one weft" to connect his two sons' names, hoping they would "study literature and martial arts." "One literary, one martial, to govern the sky and weave the earth" was the blueprint for the future of the Chiang family's dynasty. Chiang Kai-chi inherited his father's legacy and took over the presidency, while Chiang Wei-kuo also became a "General Supervisor." Although both were skilled in both literature and martial arts—one governing and the other commanding the military—they still inevitably fell. History leaves people with deep reflections. On the political stage of the Republic of China, the four families of Chiang, Soong, Kong, and Chen were both dictators and the enemies of the people. The Chiang family, in particular, bore the brunt. How the Chiang family led the nation to its downfall is a major historical event that shook the world in the 20th century. This book provides a particularly profound account of how Chiang Kai-shek meticulously planned and prepared for Chiang Kai-chi's succession to realize his ambition of a "Chiang family dynasty." The world's trends are overwhelming—those who follow them prosper, while those who oppose them perish.