In the old Shanghai Beach, the Qing Gang was powerful, but all celebrities had to dredge up their relationships and pay protection fees to the Qing Gang, which has become a common practice, otherwise their lives will not be saved.
Group photo of the old Shanghai Beach gangsters
When Chiang Kai-shek was young, he once joined the Qing Gang due to financial constraints, and had a close relationship with the Qing Gang. When Chiang Kai-shek launched the "April 12" counter-revolutionary coup and slaughtered the Communists, the Qing Gang helped Chiang Kai-shek take the lead and made "great contributions." Although Chiang Kai-shek later became the commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army, he could not break the rules of the gang, and he had to pay protection fees according to routine.
Song Meiling is a rich lady and also falls within the scope of protection fees that should be paid. After she returned to Shanghai from the United States, her brother Song Ziwen paid for her protection, but she did not know anything.
Song Ziwen and Song Meiling
After Song Meiling married Chiang Kai-shek, she was greatly dissatisfied when she learned that Chiang Kai-shek still had to pay protection money to the Qing Gang, and she thought that Chiang Kai-shek was already the commander-in-chief and should not pay any protection money to the Qing Gang. Chiang Kai-shek also thought that Soong Meiling had a point, so he decided not to continue to pay protection fees to the Qing Gang.
Wedding photo of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling
Du Yuesheng soon learned about this matter, and he decided to "advise" Chiang Kai-shek's new wife.
One day, a luxury car drove to the Song Mansion on Seymour Road, and a driver and a beautiful maid came out of the car, saying that they wanted to pick up Song Meiling to meet her eldest sister Song Ailing. But after Song Meiling got into the car, the car drove directly into Du Yuesheng's mansion. Chiang Kai-shek came to pick up Soong Meiling after the meeting, but Soong Meiling still did not return, and as soon as Chiang Kai-shek asked what happened, he knew that there was a reason for the incident.
Chiang Kai-shek and Du Yuesheng
So, Chiang Kai-shek called Song Ziwen and asked Song Ziwen to inquire. After listening to Chiang Kai-shek's narration, Song Ziwen quickly understood what was going on. He hung up the phone and dialed Du Yuesheng's phone again, and Du Yuesheng told Song Ziwen that his wife was safe and sound, so he didn't have to worry.
Du Yuesheng lied that his men had discovered that his wife was accompanied only by a maid, and it was dangerous to drive on the streets of Shanghai. Considering the ever-present danger, for the sake of Madame's safety, his men escorted her to a comfortable villa and gave her due courtesy.
After Song Ziwen learned the details, he immediately reported to Chiang Kai-shek, and then personally drove to Du Yuesheng's mansion, fulfilled the "routine procedures", and took Song Meiling back from the "highly cared" villa.
Du Yuesheng and Meng Xiaodong
This is Du Yuesheng giving Song Meiling a little color to let her know that Shanghai Beach is the world of the Qing Gang. At the same time, tell Chiang Kai-shek that you once joined the Qing Gang and don't forget your ancestors.
The Qing Gang is huge, intricate, very complex, and difficult to deal with, these people turn their faces ruthlessly, offend them, and they can do anything. Chiang Kai-shek knew this very well, so Chiang Kai-shek tried his best to downplay the impact of this matter, and instead tried to have a good relationship with Du Yuesheng, who was more willing to find Chiang Kai-shek, a big backer, and desperately served Chiang Kai-shek.
Qingbang "Big Three"
History will give a fair trial. Being an enemy of the people and acting as a blessing in the hands of the people will eventually be overthrown and spurned by the people. (End)