In 1913, the "Second Revolution" led by Sun Yat-sen failed. Yuan Shikai ordered the arrest of Sun Yat-sen, Huang Xing, and other revolutionary leaders. On August 17, Dr. Sun Yat-sen was forced to flee overseas. During this time, he repeatedly pondered the reasons for the failure of the "second revolution" and believed that it was caused by disunity among the revolutionaries. Therefore, Sun Yat-sen decided to unite the revolutionary forces by "rebuilding the new party and re-establishing the party constitution".
Sun Yat-sen at the time of the Second Revolution
Because of some details of the establishment of the new party, Sun Yat-sen and the military talents of Huang Xing's faction had a contradiction. After the dispute, Huang Xing and others fled, and Sun Yat-sen was left with only Chen Qimei, Xu Chongzhi and others, and it was urgent to select a batch of trustworthy materials. At this time, Chiang Kai-shek began to stir.
Chen Qimei
First, Chiang Kai-shek and Chen were brothers, and second, Chiang Kai-shek personally assassinated Tao Chengzhang, eliminating a serious problem for Chen Qimei. Therefore, whether from personal feelings or from the perspective of repaying Li with peach, Chiang Kai-shek has become the best candidate for Chen Qimei's push.
Therefore, every time Chen Qimei discussed the domestic situation and revolutionary strategy with Sun Yat-sen, he would consciously or unconsciously mention Chiang Kai-shek and repeatedly praise him. Chiang Kai-shek's active participation in the Chinese Revolutionary Party at a difficult time in the revolution also attracted the attention of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Soon, Chen Qimei sent a telegram to Chiang Kai-shek, asking him to come to Japan as soon as possible.
Young Chiang Kai-shek
During his fourth trip to Japan, Chiang Kai-shek finally fulfilled his long-cherished wish and was received by Dr. Sun Yat-sen. For this day, Chiang Kai-shek made full preparations. When Chen Qimei took Chiang Kai-shek into the room, Sun Yat-sen saw Chiang Kai-shek in the uniform of the non-commissioned officer school. After some conversation, Sun Yat-sen said that Chiang Kai-shek was a rare revolutionary talent and would certainly become "the pillar of the revolution" in the future. ”
Sun Yat-sen
Chiang Kai-shek finally met the revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, which was the most crucial step in his political career. If Chiang Kai-shek had always taken Chen Qimei as his guide and followed Chen Qimei closely before meeting Sun Yat-sen, then since meeting Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek had a more ambitious goal in his heart and a clearer direction. However, just as Chiang Kai-shek was preparing to make a big show, another assassination incident almost dealt a devastating blow to Chiang Kai-shek.
In 1915, Yuan Shikai stepped up the restoration of the imperial system, and Sun Yat-sen returned to China to lead the revolutionaries to continue the struggle for the defense of the republican system. At that time, Chiang Kai-shek was appointed by Chen Qimei as the chief of staff of the Southeast Army of the Chinese Revolutionary Army, and planned a series of anti-Yuan operations in Shanghai.
On November 10, 1915, Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Qimei successfully assassinated Yuan Shikai's confidant Zheng Rucheng in Shanghai. Immediately afterward, Chiang Kai-shek planned to plot an uprising against Zhaohe and the capture of the Yangtze River fortress of Jiangyin. This series of actions made Chen Qimei and even Sun Yat-sen very much recognize his military ability.
On December 12, 1915, Yuan Shikai declared himself emperor in Beijing. Sun Yat-sen officially issued the "Declaration on The Court of Yuan" and launched the "Patriotic Movement". In order to preserve his "throne", Yuan Shikai carried out a crazy suppression of the revolutionaries. The revolutionary activities of Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Qimei have been repeatedly frustrated and in a dangerous situation.
Yuan Shikai
It is reasonable to say that at this time, they should leave Shanghai to avoid the limelight, but Chen Qimei and Chiang Kai-shek chose to continue to lurk in Shanghai. Why? The main reason is financial problems. At that time, Shanghai accounted for almost half of China's GDP, and most of the revolutionaries had to be financed in Shanghai. It is precisely for this reason that Chen Qimei, who is familiar and wide-ranging in Shanghai, stayed in the French Concession in Shanghai.
It was at this time that Chiang Kai-shek received bad news that made him extremely sad. That is, his eldest brother Chen Qimei was assassinated! So, who did Chen Qimei offend before he brought about the disaster of killing himself? What kind of impact did Chen Qimei's death have on Chiang Kai-shek? Pay attention to the headline number of "Hubei Satellite TV Big Reveal", and continue to decrypt it for you tomorrow!