In 1971, when Song Ziwen attended a banquet in the United States, he accidentally choked on food and died of breathlessness.
Song Ziwen's funeral was held in a new York church, and outside the church, reporters set up long guns and short cannons.
From morning to afternoon, no one showed up.
As a well-connected Song family, as a blood relative, shouldn't this be the first time to come to the funeral site? The reporters didn't understand.
Why have the three Song sisters not appeared? What does it have to do with them?
Song Ziwen is the son of Song Ziwen,
Although he is not as widely known as the three sisters of the Song family, he is also very capable.
He is a man of the past.
In 1917, after completing his studies at Columbia University, Song Ziwen returned to his homeland with his sister Song Meiling
When Song Ziwen first returned to China, he worked at Han Zhiping's company.
In 1923, Sun Yat-sen established the Office of the Grand Marshal of the Army and Navy.
Soong Ching Ling recommended Soong Ziwen to Sun Yat-sen as his secretary.
Later, Song Ziwen served as governor of the central bank.
He accompanied Sun Yat-sen when he died, and Soong Ziwen's status in the Kuomintang increased.
Influenced by the patriotism of his father and Sun Yat-sen, during the War of Resistance,
Although Song Ziwen is a literati, however
He provided substantial funding for the anti-war forces.
Song Ziwen has made great contributions to the construction of the motherland and has been loved by the people.
In 1971, Song Ziwen and his wife went to San Francisco to visit friends.
At the banquet, he was choked by a chicken bone, suffocated and fell, and died on the way to the hospital at the age of 77, and a generation of prominent people passed away.
The President of the United States at that time was Nixon,
He was on vacation, and when he heard the news, he immediately sent an invitation to the three sisters of the Song family, hoping that they would all come to the United States to attend Song Ziwen's funeral.
Originally, the three sisters of the Song family all expressed their intention to go to the funeral, but for various reasons, they could not be present.
(1): Song Qingling
Soong Ching Ling's father was Song Jiashu, and he was good friends with Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
Song Qingling was influenced by his father's patriotic ideas since he was a child, and went to the United States to learn advanced ideas when he was a child.
In 1913, after Soong Ching Ling returned to China, he became Sun Yat-sen's secretary
She gave Great encouragement to Sun Yat-sen, who was at a low ebb at the time, and in the process of getting along, the two people attracted each other.
In 1915, Soong Ching Ling married Sun Yat-sen, and after the marriage, she followed Sun Yat-sen to travel around for the motherland.
When Sun Yat-sen was disappointed, Soong Ching Ling comforted him; when Sun Yat-sen made some achievements, Soong Ching Ling shared his joy with him.
Sun Yat-sen always said that Soong Ching Ling was his spiritual pillar, but Sun Yat-sen was also the reliance of Soong Ching Ling.
When Sun Yat-sen wrote works such as "The Strategy for the Founding of the Country", Soong Ching Ling gave Sun Sun a lot of constructive advice
Sun Yat-sen loved and respected her, and their feelings envied others.
In 1921, Sun Yat-sen became the great president of the Republic of China
。 Soong Ching Ling insisted on doing a good job in logistics work, so that Sun Yat-sen had no worries.
When Sun Yat-sen was in danger, she said to Sun Yat-sen:
“
China can live without me, but it absolutely cannot live without you, Sun Yat-sen.
Song Qingling resolutely let Mr. Sun go first, and stayed behind to lead the soldiers to attract the enemy army.
In 1925, Sun Yat-sen died of illness
She was so grief-stricken and heartbroken that she could barely breathe, and she wanted to take a break to calm herself.
But in order to fulfill his last wishes, Song Qingling had to raise his spirits and work hard for China's rise.
During the War of Resistance, although Song Qingling could not go to war to kill the enemy, however
She did not hesitate to stand with the Communist Party of China, took the people into account in everything, and made great contributions to the founding of New China.
Song Qingling's efforts can also be seen by everyone, and she is called "
The Great Women of the Twentieth Century".
Although Song Qingling is a woman, her courage has never lost to men, and she is also our hero!
The reason why Nixon was so concerned about this matter this time, so actively wanted to bring the three sisters of the Song family together, was
It is hoped that when the three sisters of the Song family attend the funeral of Song Ziwen, he can meet Song Qingling and have in-depth exchanges with her to break Sino-US relations.
When Song Qingling learned of his brother's death, he reacted for the first time.
Very sad, she would like to come to her brother's funeral.
However, at that time, China and the United States had not yet established diplomatic relations, and there were no special flights from Beijing to the United States.
If Song Qingling wants to rush to the United States immediately,
She had to rent a plane and hire someone to fly to the United States.
But it was too late for Song Qingling to get the news, and she was
Enabling the ability to rent a plane, there was no way to catch Up with Song Ziwen's funeral.
Moreover, there are still many things waiting for Song Qingling to deal with in China.
There was no way she could irresponsibly throw everything away and go to the United States regardless of it.
Song Qingling was very sorry, but she had no choice but to miss Song Ziwen's funeral and send him off in her heart.
(2): Song Meiling
In 1917, after returning to China after completing her studies, Song Meiling wanted to find a job in society, but her father firmly opposed her proposal.
Therefore, Song Meiling can only learn classical characters at home.
In 1918, her father died of illness, and Song Meiling found a job with the help of her second sister Song Qingling.
Is a job as an English teacher.
Because the work is easier. So Song Meiling often goes to participate in some activities,
Because of her outstanding appearance and generous and cheerful personality, many celebrities pursued her.
Song Meiling's family is well-off, she has gone abroad to study since she was a child, in the end she has seen the world,
She didn't care about these people's little tricks, so she never found the object of her heart.
After some time,
Some members of the China League invited Song Meiling to work in the Shanghai Senate.
The Chinese League will feel
Soong Mei Ling was an excellent English translator and could also have close contact with Sun Yat-sen.
But
Song Meiling did not want to leave her family and go to Shanghai to work
And she thinks it's good at this stage.
After the family heard about this incident, they all felt that it was a good thing
, have persuaded Song Meiling to accept this job,
The family felt that the job could change Song's fate.
Plus
Several invitations from the League were difficult to accept, and Song Meiling had to accept the job.
In 1922, Soong Mei-ling's older brother, Soong Zi-wen, held a party in Shanghai, and Chiang Kai-shek was invited to participate in the party.
At a banquet
Chiang Kai-shek fell in love with Soong Mei-ling at first sight and pursued Soong Mei-ling desperately, but was opposed by his second sister, Soong Ching-ling.
However, Chiang Kai-shek was still bound to get Soong Mei Ling.
In 1927, the Northern Expedition broke out, and Chiang Kai-shek led his troops into Shanghai and began to frantically pursue Song Meiling.
Song Meiling is very contradictory, only the eldest sister Song Xiaoling in the family approves, she grasps Song Meiling's love of vanity,
Song Meiling analyzed the benefits of marrying Chiang Kai-shek.
After hearing this, Song Meiling was moved, and she agreed to marry Chiang Kai-shek.
The two were married in Shanghai. Song Meiling became the "First Lady".
After marrying Chiang Kai-shek, Song Meiling, with her status as the "first lady", followed Chiang Kai-shek to participate in many activities, gave full play to her clever mind, and unfolded."
Lady Diplomacy"
He helped Chiang Kai-shek a lot.
After receiving the news of her brother's death, Song Meiling immediately took action,
She has her own plane, called the "Mei Ling".
She flew to Hawaii on a plane, taking a break.
As she was preparing to fly to the United States, she received a telegram from Chiang Kai-shek.
At this time, China and the United States had already begun to make some contacts, although they were all carried out in secret, but Chiang Kai-shek was still keenly aware of it.
He immediately sent a telegram to Song Meiling.
Chiang Kai-shek told Soong Mei Ling
Sino-US relations have eased somewhat, and this time it is likely to be a trap for the United States, possibly to deceive Soong Mei-ling into the United States and arrest him, thus threatening Chiang Kai-shek.
Otherwise, why was Nixon invited?
Chiang Kai-shek asked Soong Mei-ling not to go to the United States again, it was very dangerous,
Let her return to Taiwan immediately.
Communication at that time was very underdeveloped
Song Meiling had no way to confirm Song Ziwen's death and could not risk going to the United States.
After Receiving the telegram, Song Meiling immediately returned to Taiwan, and when Song Meiling saw the newspaper, she knew that Song Ziwen had really died.
In the end, Song Meiling was also unable to attend Song Ziwen's funeral.
(3): Song Xialing
Unlike the two sisters
Song is not interested in politics.
When she was studying in the United States,
He was the first Chinese student at this school
。 Everyone was curious about her, but didn't communicate with her too much.
In her spare time, Song Yiling will observe the dress of her classmates, not to learn what they are wearing, but to judge the family situation of this person and how much assets their father has in combination with their clothes
。 At a young age, Song Yiling showed a sensitivity to money.
Song Yiling was influenced by her father and had deep patriotic feelings.
Once, when a professor at the college said she was an American citizen, she loudly retorted in front of the whole class:
"I'm not an American, I'm a Chinese citizen, and I'm proud of my own motherland!"
In 1906, Song Yiling's uncle Wen Bingzhong went to Washington, D.C., and Song Yingling went to visit Wen Bingzhong with the approval of the school
Together with Wen Bingzhong, he attended Roosevelt's reception for the Chinese education delegation.
At the reception, Song Xialing told Roosevelt about his experience of being detained by customs when he came to the United States, and expressed his views to Roosevelt.
And publicly criticize the so-called "democracy" of the United States. Everyone was shocked and admired Song Xialing's courage.
Finally, Song Said, in the face of a 14-year-old girl, the United States has been imprisoned for more than three weeks.
He also said that China would never do this.
Roosevelt was dumbfounded on the spot and apologized to Song Xialing.
This incident was also reported by the US media, and Song Yiling's father, Song Yaoru, was very excited after seeing it.
He told Song Xialing not to be afraid, and the family would always support her.
Song Xialing's shrewdness and strength first showed itself, and as she grew up, her momentum grew stronger and stronger.
Even Chiang Kai-shek wanted her to score three points.
When Song Yiling returned to China, he first became Sun Yat-sen's secretary.
Later, she recommended her sister Soong Ching Ling as Sun Yat-sen's secretary, and she and her father went to Japan.
When Song Yiling was in Japan,
He became acquainted with Kong Xiangxi, the richest man in Shanxi, and married him.
After marrying Kong Xiangxi, Song Xialing fully demonstrated her talent in economics.
She kept Kong Xiangxi's wealth in order.
And Song Xialing also took the money to invest, and made a lot of money by investing.
She and her husband have opened many banks in China and hold the lifeblood of China's economy.
Although Song Xiaoling is not as famous as her two younger sisters
But she is also very capable and has a great influence on China.
This time Song Xialing received the news of Song Ziwen's death, very sad, but
She was a little hesitant to come.
Before her husband's funeral, Song Ziwen did not come, which made Song Xialing, who loved face, very angry.
Song Xialing originally planned not to gamble, but her brother had been very dependent on her since she was a child, she thought of that little Song Ziwen, and followed her step by step to call her sister, Song Xialing could not bear to really send her brother the last journey.
Face is big but family affection, think again and again,
Song Yiling still decided to attend her brother's funeral
。
Knowing that Song Xialing would attend the funeral, the reporters were excited again, and in order to wait for her, they were afraid that Song Xialing would not come if she could not catch up.
The time of Song Ziwen's funeral was changed to the afternoon.
But as she was about to leave, Song Received a telegram from her sister Song Meiling, in which Song Meiling said the reason why she did not go to the funeral, and
Persuade the eldest sister that it is best not to attend the funeral, although Song Xiaoling is not engaged in politics, but she is afraid of being kidnapped by people with hearts to threaten the two sisters.
Song Xialing did not want to miss her brother's funeral because of this, but the two sisters were both prominent figures in the political circles, and if they were in danger, Song Xialing would not forgive herself for the rest of her life.
Song Xiaoling eventually gave up going to her brother's funeral.
In this way, Song Xialing was not able to attend the funeral of his younger brother Song Ziwen.
Until the end,
None of the three sisters of the Song family attended Song Ziwen's funeral.
The funeral began hurriedly,
Fewer than 500 people went to the scene
, a generation of influential people in this way into the ground, sighing.
Reporters outside set up cameras and waited for the arrival of the three Song sisters.
This is Chiang Kai-shek's defeat of Taiwan
After more than 30 years, the three sisters met for the first time, and this meeting should be the last.
Journalists want first-hand information.
Even if you can't wait for all three sisters to come, it's good to have one person come.
But the reporters waited until the afternoon, hungry and exhausted, but no one appeared at the door of the church, and everyone was disappointed.
In China, affection is so high that they can't think of any reason not to attend their brother's funeral.
In any case, the matter is a foregone conclusion,
For various reasons, the three Sisters of the Song Clan did not appear at Song Ziwen's funeral, nor did they see each other for the last time.