Author: Compiled by Phoenix Books
Publisher: Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House
Publication time: August 1, 2012
At the Shilin Official Residence, the old gentleman is truly obedient to his wife
As a guard of Chiang Kai shek, I often had the opportunity to meet Soong Mei ling, the most prominent "First Lady" in modern Chinese history. What do you think about this?
In fact, before marrying Soong Mei ling, Chiang Kai shek had already been married. At the age of 14, he married Mao Fumei, a fellow townswoman who was five years older than him, arranged by his mother. After returning to China from Japan, he met the singing girl Yao Yecheng and took her as his concubine. In 1921, he married Chen Jieru again in Shanghai. However, when Chiang Kai shek first met Soong Mei ling at Sun Yat sen's home, he immediately began a passionate pursuit of her. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Soong Mei ling's elder sister Soong Ai ling married banker Kong Xiangxi, her second sister Soong Ching ling was Sun Yat sen's wife, and her older brother Soong Tzu wen was also a well-known figure. Marrying Soong Mei ling would be of great help to Chiang Kai shek, and it has been widely rumored that this is a political marriage. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Hu Lin, one of the founders of Ta Kung Pao, once said, "Jiang's marriage was a carefully planned political action. He hoped to win over Sun Yat sen's wife (Soong Ching ling) and Song Ziwen by becoming their brother-in-law. At that time, Jiang also began to consider seeking Western support. If Meiling became his wife, he would have a mouth and ears when dealing with Westerners. In addition, he had always admired Ziwen's financial abilities... For political reasons, Jiang could do anything. In the situation at that time, marrying a new wife was very reasonable for Jiang What do you think about this?
On December 1, 1927, Chiang Kai shek and Soong Mei ling held their wedding ceremony in Shanghai. In early 1928, after stepping down, Chiang Kai shek regained power and continued to lead the Northern Expedition, achieving victory and ending the rule of the Beiyang warlords. Soong Mei ling also began to make a name for herself in social activities and became Chiang Kai shek's trusted assistant. She played a pivotal role in the Xi'an Incident. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
After the Xi'an Incident broke out in 1936, there was chaos within the Kuomintang. Some advocated bombing Xi'an, while others demanded a re election of leaders. Despite numerous opinions, Soong Mei ling understood that the matter must be resolved as soon as possible in order to save Chiang Kai shek. What do you think about this?
On December 20th, Chiang Kai shek received a handwritten letter from Soong Mei ling sent by Song Ziwen: "If Ziwen does not return to Beijing within three days, he will come to share life and death with you Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
On December 22nd, she risked her life to rush to Xi'an. Before getting off the plane, Soong Mei ling handed a handgun to her entourage and instructed him to shoot her to death if the army wanted to capture her. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
When she walked into the bedroom where Chiang Kai shek was imprisoned, Chiang Kai shek even felt like he was dreaming, exclaiming and even shedding tears. At that time, Chiang Kai shek wrote in his diary: "Surprised at first sight, like sleeping in a dream... My wife saw Yu Qiang's happy face, while Yu became even more worried." With the mediation of Soong Mei ling, the Xi'an Incident was peacefully resolved. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Perhaps by this time, the marriage that was initially underestimated has quietly undergone a change. Soong Mei ling said a meaningful sentence: "At first, there was no love, but In my experience there is love now." Soong Ching ling, who had always opposed their marriage, also told her friends after the Xi'an Incident, "There was no love before, but now there is. Soong sincerely loves Chiang, and Chiang sincerely loves Soong Don't forget to share your experience!
With the increasingly severe situation of the Japanese invasion of China, Chiang Kai shek began to plan the establishment of China's air force. He entrusted this task to Soong Mei ling. Although Soong Mei ling had limited military knowledge and experience, she devoted a lot of energy to studying aviation theory and aircraft design in order to establish the Air Force. In the spring of 1937, Soong Mei ling also wrote a letter to General Chennault of the United States, inviting him to come to China as an air force advisor. Chennault was invited to China to help Soong Mei ling establish the Chinese Air Force. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Chiang Kai shek commanded operations as the highest commander, while Soong Mei ling often braved artillery fire to go to the front line to comfort the soldiers. Due to financial scarcity and military backwardness, Soong Mei ling actively assisted Chiang Kai shek in seeking assistance from the United States. In February 1942, Soong Mei ling accompanied Chiang Kai shek on a secret visit to India. During the visit, US President Roosevelt sent a telegram stating that the United States would provide loans to China. Subsequently, the UK also announced the provision of loans to China. After multiple negotiations, the United States and Britain voluntarily gave up the extraterritoriality granted to them by the unequal treaties of the late Qing Dynasty. What do you think about this?
In November 1943, Soong Mei ling accompanied Chiang Kai shek to attend the Cairo Conference and served as Chiang Kai shek's translator. Chiang Kai shek, along with US President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill, explicitly declared in the Cairo Declaration after the war that Japan must return the three northeastern provinces, Taiwan, and the Penghu Islands to China. This incident has rapidly elevated China's international reputation, and Chiang Kai shek's prestige has reached an unprecedented peak. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
During the raging war, Chiang Kai shek and his wife always worked hand in hand to advance together. They experienced the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan and the defeat of the Kuomintang on the mainland. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!19491210“”
That year, Chiang Kai shek was 63 years old and Soong Mei ling was 53 years old.
Ying Shunren witnessed the Taiwanese years of this couple with his own eyes, and even continued to serve as a guard for Soong Mei ling for 10 years after Chiang Kai shek's death. Have you tried this before? Share your story!In Ying Shunren's view, Chiang Kai shek can be called obedient to Soong Mei ling.
Ying Shunren:When the old man was working at the Yangmingshan official residence, there was a tailor named Zhang Ruixiang who often made cheongsams for his wife. What do you think about this?
One day, after he finished making the clothes and showed them to his wife, she was very satisfied and said, "This coat is good, this coat fits well, that's all!" She was very happy. So Mr. Zhang was very proud and started singing Huangmei tune after coming out - Huangmei tune was very popular at that time. What do you think about this?
That small corridor leads to the office, where the old man is working. When he heard it, he cursed, "You bastard, who sings? Who sings Have you tried this before? Share your story!
The deputy officer went to tell Zhang Ruixiang that it's not good, you were scolded by the old man. He became afraid, what should he do in the future? Go report to Madam, 'Madam, the old man scolded me.'. Don't forget to share your experience!
Madam asked, "Why are you scolding me?" "He said I was singing just now." Madam replied, "Alright, just don't sing next time What do you think about this?
Then the madam walked up to the old gentleman and called him "Daling", and the old gentleman also called the madam "Daling", both of whom were called Daling. Don't forget to share your experience!
She said, "Darling, why are you scolding Zhang Ruixiang
The old man said, "He sings, he's a jerk
Madam said, "He's a rough person, that's how rough people are. Don't blame him, just don't sing in the future
Madam, with these words, everything will be fine. At the Shilin Official Residence, the old gentleman is truly obedient to his wife. Don't forget to share your experience!
The Daling mentioned by Ying Shunren is the English word for 'dear'. Although Chiang Kai shek did not speak English, he was influenced by Soong Mei ling and would use the term "Da Ling" to refer to each other. What do you think about this?
American politician Brian Crozier once mentioned a funny story in "The Biography of Chiang Kai shek": Chiang Kai shek's guards always accidentally heard him call Soong Mei ling "Da Ling" and didn't understand what it meant, thinking it was a fashionable way for the upper class to address her as "wife" or "husband". Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
One day, Soong Mei ling asked a guard to deliver a message to Chiang Kai shek. After seeing Chiang Kai shek, the guard respectfully said, "Sir, Da Ling asked me to tell you Have you tried this before? Share your story!
After hearing this, Chiang Kai shek couldn't believe his ears, but he soon realized that the guard didn't understand the meaning of the word, so he waved his hand and asked him to leave. Don't forget to share your experience!
In Taiwan, Chiang Kai shek's life was quite regular, waking up at 6 o'clock every day, doing one hour of gymnastics, and having dinner at 7 o'clock on time. Song Meiling used to go to bed at one or two o'clock every night, and it was difficult to get up early. But every morning she would appear in the dining room drowsily and punctually to have breakfast with Chiang Kai shek. Chiang Kai shek was a dish of clear Congee, and Song Meiling was used to milk and bread. After Chiang Kai shek started working at 8 o'clock, she went back to catch up on two or three hours of sleep. At noon, the two of them had lunch together. Chiang Kai shek mainly had Chinese food, while Soong Mei ling preferred Western food. This is also the time when they communicate the most, often discussing some trivial matters of life. At around 4 pm, Soong Mei ling will personally deliver desserts and drinks to Chiang Kai shek's study. If time permits, the two will take a car to the outskirts of Taipei for a walk at 5 pm. When not entertaining guests, she would also accompany Chiang Kai shek for dinner. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
In order to relieve loneliness and express homesickness, Soong Mei ling began studying traditional Chinese painting in Taiwan shortly after she arrived. The Shilin Mansion specially invited Taiwan's most famous painter to teach her. Soong Mei ling is very talented, has made rapid progress, and her level is also quite high. Sometimes when Soong Mei ling was painting, Chiang Kai shek would stop his work and come out of the office, standing beside Soong Mei ling quietly watching. Soong Mei ling didn't speak and painted silently. At this time, unless there is a particularly urgent matter, the guards generally do not go in to disturb. Don't forget to share your experience!
When Chiang Kai shek proposed to Soong Mei ling, he promised his mother Ni Guizhen that he would try to learn about Christianity and read the Bible. In his later years, Chiang Kai shek devoted himself devoutly to studying and even accompanied Soong Mei ling to church for worship every Sunday. Pastor Zhou Lianhua said, "When Chiang Kai shek goes out after worship, he greets the people around him with a smile, but usually he doesn't stop talking to anyone. But when Madame Chiang goes out, she talks to many people. If something happens in a family, she will definitely notice it and run up to that person to talk to him for a few words Have you tried this before? Share your story!
In his spare time, Chiang Kai shek often went to Jiaobanshan. Jiaoban Mountain is located in Fuxing Township, Taoyuan County, with an altitude of about 636 meters. This place has a mild climate, with numerous peaks and winding valleys, and is known as the "Lushan Mountain of Taiwan". Due to the rugged road, Soong Mei ling did not like it, so Chiang Kai shek often went alone. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
The Jiaoban Mountain is covered with plum blossoms, and Chiang Kai shek, who loves plum blossoms, often goes around under the plum trees. After finding a few good flowers, he orders the guards to cut them off. After returning, he always sent those plum blossoms to Soong Mei ling's room. Whenever two people had conflicts, Chiang Kai shek would also stay at Jiaobanshan to relax. What do you think about this?
Ying Shunren: The old gentleman listens very much to his wife, but sometimes he doesn't. When they don't listen, the two of them won't argue. The old man just sits in his stomach and goes to Fuxing Township and Jiaobanshan by himself. That's where the old gentleman often goes. There is a creek platform and a waterfall, very similar to the waterfall at the creek. The old man stayed there for three days without talking to her. If Mr. Jingguo knew, he would definitely come and stay for a day or two. Once the old man returns to the official residence, everything will be fine. Have you tried this before? Share your story!
