preface
After Chiang Kai-shek's death in 1975, the Taiwan government held a month-long state funeral for him, but inexplicably, Soong Meiling, as Chiang Kai-shek's wife, did not feel sad at all and maintained an elegant posture.
Everyone present knows that Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling are very affectionate, and the two of them have gone through the spring and autumn of 48 years, and Chiang Kai-shek loves Soong Meiling very much, and everything he gives Soong Meiling is the best.
But now Song Meiling's demeanor, as if Chiang Kai-shek's death had nothing to do with her, but just when the coffin lid was about to be closed, after Song Meiling saw the four things around Chiang Kai-shek, her face suddenly turned pale, and she knelt on the ground and cried bitterly regardless of the image.
What's going on here? What are the 4 things in Chiang Kai-shek's coffin?
The meeting of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling
Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling met at a banquet, when Soong Meiling had just returned from studying abroad, because Soong Meiling was the youngest daughter in the family, so her sisters pampered her very much.
Not long after her return, he took her to attend the banquet of the upper class, and Song Meiling at that time was young and beautiful, and good at socializing with people, so she quickly became the focus of the banquet and was also very sought after by the upper class men.
In order to welcome her home, her brother Song Ziwen borrowed the banquet hall of his brother-in-law Sun Yat-sen and held a grand welcome ceremony for her, inviting many dignitaries and dignitaries, in fact, Chiang Kai-shek, as Sun Yat-sen's right-hand man, was of course also invited.
When Chiang Kai-shek saw Soong Meiling at the banquet, he fell in love with her at first sight. At that time, Song Meiling had just returned from the United States, and her dress and posture were the best among those young ladies. Chiang Kai-shek also knew that her identity was not ordinary, but he still couldn't help but feel in love with her.
After the banquet, Chiang Kai-shek began to ask Soong Meiling out, and later confessed to her. But Song Meiling's second sister Song Qingling resolutely opposed the matter of the two, but the eldest sister Song Ailing agreed very much.
At that time, Chiang Kai-shek's family had wives and concubines, so Soong Meiling's mother said that my daughter could not be a concubine. It didn't take long for Chiang Kai-shek to release a description of his singleness.
Then in 1927, Chiang Kai-shek held a lavish wedding for Soong Meiling in Shanghai.
Although Chiang Kai-shek also has plans to benefit from Soong Meiling's love, he fancy the Song Kong family behind Soong Meiling, these two families have great power and can provide a lot of help for his political career in the future, but he also loves Soong Meiling very much after marriage, and she will give whatever she wants.
Later, Chiang Kai-shek lost the civil war and fled to Taiwan, and even if he lost, he did not treat Soong Meiling materially, and Soong Meiling also supported Chiang Kai-shek behind his back.
Chiang Kai-shek's favor for Soong Meiling
After marriage, Chiang Kai-shek was very fond of Soong Meiling, and the relationship between the two was like glue, and it is well known that Chiang Kai-shek did not like smoking and drinking, and he did not like to have someone around him swallowing clouds.
But Song Meiling likes to smoke, Chiang Kai-shek gave her a lot of tolerance, sometimes Soong Meiling is addicted to smoking, even in front of Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Kai-shek does not feel disgusted, and even shows respect and understanding.
When Soong Meiling was in the United States, Chiang Kai-shek was still afraid that she would not be accustomed to American cigarettes, so he sent someone to the United States to deliver cigarettes to Soong Meiling.
In the society at that time, Chiang Kai-shek respected Soong Meiling's lifestyle and spoiled her in his own way. And Song Meiling also knew that Chiang Kai-shek was good to her, and began to take care of Chiang Kai-shek in turn.
Soong Meiling's influence on Chiang Kai-shek in life and politics was very significant. In life, she has always taken care of Chiang Kai-shek's life in every possible way and solved all problems for him.
She followed Chiang Kai-shek to the front and made a great contribution to the victory of the country. Politically, Soong Meiling also advised Chiang Kai-shek and encouraged him in many ways to give full play to his leadership skills.
After Chiang Kai-shek became the leader of the Kuomintang, Soong Meiling also began to constantly seek external support for him.
In order to help Chiang Kai-shek, Soong Meiling began to constantly contact the outside world, and relied on the contacts she made while studying in the United States, and successfully brought Chiang Kai-shek American assistance.
However, in the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, Chiang Kai-shek still suffered a crushing defeat, and he had to flee to Taiwan, where he did not visit the mainland until his death.
Chiang Kai-shek died
After Chiang Kai-shek's defeat, he retired to Taiwan, but he was still unwilling and wanted to counterattack back, but his body did not allow it, and in 1962 he was diagnosed with prostatitis, and although he underwent surgery as soon as possible, his physical function continued to decline.
Later, in 1969, Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling had a car accident in Yangmingshan, and it was after this car accident that Chiang Kai-shek noticed that his physical function continued to decline, and even said to Yan Jiagan: "After this car accident, my health is not as good as before, at least let me live 10 years less!" ”
Then on April 5, 1975, Chiang Kai-shek was unwell and died after a failed rescue.
After Chiang Kai-shek's death, a month-long state funeral was held, attracting countless people to visit his remains. But what is confusing is that Soong Meiling, who has been with Chiang Kai-shek for decades, does not show excessive sadness, and she has maintained the grace of a first lady, as if Chiang Kai-shek's departure had nothing to do with her.
However, when the coffin was about to be covered, Song Meiling suddenly turned pale and knelt down and cried bitterly regardless of the image. At this time, Chiang Kai-shek in the coffin was wearing seven pairs of pants and seven underwear, and his body looked very bloated.
He wore a large red colored jade medal on his chest, and on the left and right sides he carried a Blue Sky and White Sun Medal and the National Glory Medal, which witnessed Chiang Kai-shek's past glory.
Around Chiang Kai-shek's body were also placed intimate items that he used to wear during his lifetime, such as gloves and scarves. These things immediately evoked Song Meiling's memories and reminded her of the years when she was righteous.
Now, these precious memories can only remain in the heart, Chiang Kai-shek can only lie in the coffin, how can Soong Meiling not be sad?
However, what touched Song Meiling the most were the four books he personally put in: "Three People's Principles", "The Bible", "Desert Sweet Spring" and "Tang Poems". Although these four books are Chiang Kai-shek's beloved things, in Soong Meiling's heart, they also have different meanings.
The Three People's Principles was Chiang Kai-shek's lifelong pursuit, and the Bible witnessed their common love. All this made Song Meiling feel endless sadness. In the end, she almost fainted in tears. When all of Chiang Kai-shek's aftermath was properly arranged, Soong Meiling soon left this sad place.
summary
The husband and wife of Soong Meiling and Chiang Kai-shek, they have been together for decades and have experienced ups and downs in the history of the country. However, when the people around him suddenly leave, this is also a very difficult thing for Song Meiling to accept. She has been restraining her emotions, until finally she can't hold on until she breaks down and cry, this emotional catharsis is also a memorial and prayer for Chiang Kai-shek.
In this case, Song Meiling's emotional catharsis is also normal. Although she has always maintained the restraint of a lady, when the relationship is suppressed to the extreme, collapse is inevitable.
Soong Meiling's sense of lack of what Chiang Kai-shek's death left behind is also understandable. They have experienced too much together, and now that Chiang Kai-shek has left, Soong Meiling needs to face many adjustments and changes in the established plan.