We read all the lead to present a different history.
Everyone knows that Chiang Kai-shek's origins were able to win over a group of generals and troops who absolutely obeyed him during his tenure as the president of the Whampoa Military Academy, and it is precisely because of this that Chiang Kai-shek was able to defeat Wang Jingwei and others in the power struggle within the Kuomintang after Sun Yat-sen's death, and to enter the stage of history and become the focus of modern times. So what are the famous generals under Chiang Kai-shek? Some people have compared Chen Cheng, Gu Zhutong, Liu Zhi, Jiang Dingwen, and Wei Lihuang to Chiang Kai-shek's five tiger generals, because these five people made great contributions to the Eastern Expedition against Chen Jiongming, the Northern Expedition, the Central Plains War, and the War of Resistance Against Japan. Today, we will talk about the final outcome of these five people.
First, "cadre general" Chen Cheng. Chen Cheng, Zi Cixiu, a native of Qingtian, Zhejiang. He graduated from the Baoding Army Officers' School, was Chiang Kai-shek's fellow Zhejiang compatriot, and was also Chiang Kai-shek's son-in-law, so he was deeply valued by Chiang Kai-shek. Chen Cheng's military exploits for Chiang Kai-shek were mainly during the Central Plains Scuffle, when he led Chiang Kai-shek's consort troops in the war against the Gui warlord Li Zongren, the Cantonese warlord Tang Shengzhi, the Jin Sui army Yan Xishan, and the Northwest Army Feng Yuxiang, all the way to the rank of commander of the 18th Army. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Chen Cheng was still highly valued and served as the commander-in-chief of the Kuomintang Third Theater. During the Liberation War, Chen Cheng was deposed by Chiang Kai-shek because of his repeated defeats in the northeast during his reign in northeast China, and was later ordered to go to Taiwan Province to pave a retreat for Chiang Kai-shek. In 1965, Chen Cheng died of illness in Taiwan Province at the age of 68.
Second, "loyal general" Gu Zhutong. Gu Zhutong, Zi Mo San, Jiangsu Lianshui people. He graduated from the sixth term of the Baoding Military Academy, and served as an instructor at the Whampoa Military Academy, gradually entering Chiang Kai-shek's vision, and in participating in the Kuomintang Crusade, the Northern Expedition, and the warlord melee, he made great contributions to Chiang Kai-shek, and served as the commander of Chiang Kai-shek's guard army. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Gu Zhutong was ineffective in resisting Japan, but he provoked infighting, and he once followed Chiang Kai-shek's orders to create the "Anhui Southern Incident" that shocked China and foreign countries. Among the generals of the Huangpu clan, Gu Zhutong used chiang kai-shek as a loyal subject, and he was extremely popular within the Kuomintang and was known as a saint in the army. During the Liberation War, Gu Zhutong served as the chief of staff of the Kuomintang, and later fled with Chiang Kai-shek to Taiwan Province. In 1987, Gu Zhutong died of illness in Taiwan Province at the age of 96.
Third, "Fu General" Liu Zhi. Liu Zhi (劉峙), also spelled Jingfu, was a native of Ji'an, Jiangxi. He graduated from the Baoding Army Officer School, participated in many battles such as the Northern Expedition and the Central Plains War, and rarely lost, and gradually won the appreciation of Chiang Kai-shek and was regarded as a "lucky general". During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Liu Zhi's aura of a victorious general was absent, and in the face of the japanese invaders' attack, he fled in the wind and lost thousands of miles. During the Liberation War, Chiang Kai-shek appointed Liu Zhi as the commander-in-chief of the Kuomintang Xuzhou Crackdown, but did not actually command the specific war, and after the defeat of the Kuomintang army, Liu Zhi was deposed by Chiang Kai-shek and relocated to Indonesia to settle down. In 1971, Liu Zhi died of illness in Taiwan at the age of 79.
Fourth, "Flying General" Jiang Dingwen. Jiang Dingwen, Character Ming III, Zhuji people, Zhejiang. He graduated from the Zhejiang Army's Martial Arts School, and also participated in the national crusade against Chen Jiongming, the Northern Expedition, and the Central Plains War, gradually establishing his reputation and prestige, and was highly valued by Chiang Kai-shek. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Jiang Dingwen fled without a fight in the Battle of Yuxianggui, thus resigning, gradually withdrawing from the army, holding some idle positions, and never making a comeback. In 1949, Chiang Fled with Chiang Kai-shek to Taiwan Province, where he remained idle as an adviser. In 1974, Jiang Dingwen died of illness in Taiwan Province at the age of 79.
Fifth, the "tiger general" Wei Lihuang. Wei Lihuang, Zi Junru, a native of Feidong, Anhui. Compared with the above four, Wei Lihuang's battle achievements were the most prominent, and he defeated Shi Yousan in the Battle of the Central Plains, lifted the siege of Nanjing, and impressed Chiang Kai-shek. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Wei Lihuang led an expeditionary force to fight in the Indo-Burmese battlefield and won a series of victories in battles. During the Liberation War, Chiang Kai-shek appointed Wei Lihuang as the commander-in-chief of the Kuomintang Northeast Suppression Campaign, but because of his disagreement with Chiang Kai-shek, he was deposed by Chiang Kai-shek after his defeat. Later, Wei Lihuang broke away from Chiang Kai-shek and settled in Hong Kong. After the founding of New China, Wei Lihuang returned to the embrace of the motherland and successively served as vice chairman of the National Defense Commission and member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. In 1960, Wei Lihuang died of illness in Beijing at the age of 64.