Chiang Kai-shek played political games

Author: Chen Guan Zai
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: believed that the "revolutionary life philosophy" only required following one's leader. He placed his life on the line; for this, he dared to take risks, face great difficulties, and even die for his cause. Therefore, in his youth, sought patrons everywhere, hoping to rise to prominence.
In his early years, had no power or influence, like many ambitious individuals, he joined the ranks of studying abroad. In 1906, he went to Japan to study military science.
After arriving in Japan, felt disappointed: the Japanese Military Academy only accepted students recommended by the Chinese government's Ministry of War. For ordinary people, obtaining such a recommendation was only a dream. The only path available at the time was to enter a Japanese middle school to study Japanese. ultimately did not achieve his wish, but he met Chen Qimei, who would later become his mentor in his career, making this trip to Japan his greatest.
Chen Qimei was a revolutionary who followed Sun Yat-sen. He was well-known among the financial tycoons and gang leaders in Shanghai and was studying abroad in Japan at the time. He was 10 years older than and was well-versed in the operations of secret societies. He also had extensive experience in business. Meeting Chen Qimei planted a seed of hope in the mind of the young Zhejiang native, as he dreamed of finding a smooth path in life and achieving something significant.
Thanks to Chen Qimei's help, joined the Tongmenghui organized by Sun Yat-sen. At the Tongmenghui meeting, and other probationary members swore allegiance to the revolution: "I swear to fight for the expulsion of the Manchus, the restoration of China, the establishment of the Republic, and the equal distribution of land!"
During the three years spent at the Tenshukusha Military Academy in Tokyo, he mainly acted as Chen Qimei's trusted aide, engaging in activities among fellow Tongmenghui members from Zhejiang. Although the revolutionary activities at the time were limited to discussions among classmates about the revolutionary situation and ideals, reading books, etc., this gradually accumulated experience for the young in secret political struggles and led to him forming a brotherhood with Zhang Jingjiang and Chen Qimei.
In 1911, the Wuchang Uprising broke out. Chen Qimei sent a telegraph to, urging him to return to China. Fearing the school might not approve, used a trick to take a 48-hour leave and arrived in Tokyo with classmates Zhang Qun and Chen Xingshu. They changed into civilian clothes at the Tongmenghui branch and returned to Shanghai on October 30, participating in Chen Qimei's revolutionary work. Thus, joined the fierce revolutionary struggle and was heavily trusted under Chen Qimei's command.
In 1915, Yuan Shikai, to realize his dream of becoming emperor, plotted to overthrow the republican government and ascend the throne. Chen Qimei and other revolutionary comrades planned a general uprising to weaken the influence of the Beijing government and oppose Yuan Shikai's declaration of emperorship. However, the uprising failed miserably, and Chen Qimei and narrowly escaped with their lives. To completely eliminate the "rebels," Yuan Shikai sent a secret assassin, Li Haiqiu, to Shanghai to kill Chen Qimei.
"Unfulfilled ambitions, death in the prime of life," Chen Qimei died in resentment. Upon hearing the news, wept bitterly and immediately rushed to the scene, bringing Chen's body back to his secret residence in Shanghai for burial and writing an elegy in his memory. After Chen Qimei's death, lost his only patron and felt as if the sky had fallen.