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On April 5, 1975, a thunderstorm hit in Taipei.
At this time, the mansion of Chiang Kai-shek was in chaos. Medical staff went in and out of Chiang Kai-shek's room, surrounded by worried faces, and Soong Mei-ling and Chiang Kai-shek's son were also paced in the room.
At around 12 noon, the doctor came out to announce that Chiang Kai-shek passed away due to a heart attack. Soong Mei-ling and Chiang Ching-kuo could no longer collapse. It seems that this man who has experienced the turbulence of history is still leaving.
Just before Chiang Kai-shek died, he called his son to his sickbed and said four words to his son: "You can't let the tiger go!" It turned out that Chiang Kai-shek was talking about Zhang Xueliang .
However, when this sentence reached Soong Mei-ling's ears, Soong Mei-ling couldn't help but be shocked.
Soong Mei-ling thought to herself, even if Chiang Kai-shek was already dying, could he still not let go of the holiday between him and Zhang Xueliang? What kind of deep hatred did Chiang Kai-shek and Zhang Xueliang have had?
Xi'an Incident
On December 12, 1936, Zhang Xueliang called Nanjing area, Chiang Kai-shek had been detained by him at this moment, and he hoped that Soong Mei-ling could go to Xi'an to negotiate with him. The incident of Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng launching a mutiny quickly reached the ears of personnel of the Nanjing National Government. As soon as the mutiny occurred, everyone looked at each other, and many people began to wonder if Zhang Xueliang had killed Chiang Kai-shek? More and more doubts echoed over the conference room.
At this time, the vast majority of the voices in the Kuomintang were to ignore Chiang Kai-shek's life and death, especially the pro-Japanese faction headed by He Yingqing, who even proposed to directly send troops to attack Xi'an, but Soong Mei-ling always felt that this method was inappropriate.
Song Mei-ling thought about it, interrupted everyone's thoughts, and said firmly that she would fly to Xi'an for a while the next day.
Everyone dissuaded Soong Mei-ling when she heard this statement. On the one hand, they felt that Soong Mei-ling was too energetic, and on the other hand, they had firmly believed that Zhang Xueliang had killed Chiang Kai-shek, and it was meaningless to go to Xi'an again.
However, Soong Mei-ling, who has been through the political battlefield for a long time, has long seen that everyone in the Kuomintang has ulterior motives. She must go to Xi'an to stabilize the situation at this time.
Song Mei-ling didn't care that others were talking too much, so the next day he took a private plane of Meiling to Xi'an with his brother Song Ziwen and a foreign staff member.
In fact, she had already received a secret telegram written by Zhang Xueliang to herself by . hopes that Soong Mei-ling can arrive in Xi'an in person to discuss this matter. Although Soong Mei-ling was nervous, she still chose to go this time.
Before getting off the plane, Soong Mei-ling handed the pistol to the foreign staff member and told him that if a large number of soldiers held them hostage after getting off the plane, then letting her die in the hands of this foreign staff member is more pleasant than to die in the hands of Zhang Xueliang.
Seeing Soong Mei-ling's firm attitude, the staff member was also a little worried. Until the plane landed smoothly, Soong Mei-ling slowly walked out of the cabin. At this moment, she was stunned. was not the fully armed soldier, but the dusty Zhang Xueliang.
Looking at Zhang Xueliang in front of her, Soong Mei-ling seemed to have taken a reassurance. Zhang Xueliang told her that Chiang Kai-shek was in the mansion now and there was nothing serious about it, but Soong Mei-ling still had many uneasy thoughts in her heart.
Soong Mei-ling did not guess what Zhang Xueliang sold in the gourd, so she could only get in the car with him obediently, and after getting in the car, she came all the way to the center of Xi'an.
Under Zhang Xueliang's leadership, Soong Mei-ling soon saw Chiang Kai-shek who was detained. Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek was safe and sound, Soong Mei-ling finally put her heart hanging in her stomach.
The next morning, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng confronted Song Ziwen and Soong Mei-ling. In fact, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng's original intention of kidnapping Chiang Kai-shek this time was just to hope that Chiang Kai-shek could give up the idea of suppressing the Communist Party and unite with the Communist Party to the outside world.
Song Mei-ling heard Zhang Xueliang's earnest words and felt that as long as Chiang Kai-shek convinced Chiang Kai-shek, they could solve this matter safely. After all, the main purpose of Soong Mei-ling's trip to Xi'an was to resolve this matter peacefully. Under Soong Mei-ling's persuasion, despite millions of unwillingness, Chiang Kai-shek finally agreed to cooperate with the Communist Party to fight against Japan.
In order to completely dispel Chiang Kai-shek's concerns, Zhang Xueliang decided to apologize and personally sent Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling back to Nanjing.
After arriving in Nanjing, Chiang Kai-shek wanted to kill and cut him. In fact, the reason why Zhang Xueliang sent Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling back was because of Soong Mei-ling's request.
Anyone with discerning eyes can see that a petty person like Chiang Kai-shek will not let Zhang Xueliang go at all. However, for his own sake, he first revoked the previously issued policy of disturbing the outside world and said that he would unite with the Communist Party to fight against Japan. and then he began to plot against Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, and what will happen to the fate of these two people?
Zhang Xueliang, who was imprisoned for half his life,
After the peaceful resolution of the Xi'an Incident, Zhang Xueliang apologized for his guilt and took Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling to Nanjing. Chiang Kai-shek had already come to mind 800 ways to deal with Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, but what he has to do now is to remain silent.
On the one hand, Chiang Kai-shek had to take into account Soong Mei-ling's face. After all, Zhang Xueliang had already apologized for his crimes, and there was hard work without any credit.
Therefore, at this critical moment, Chiang Kai-shek did not directly attack Zhang Xueliang, until later Chiang Kai-shek came up with a plan to kill two birds with one stone.
Although Zhang Xueliang had the strength of Soong Mei-ling and successfully left a life, Yang Hucheng was not so lucky.
He was sent to a relatively remote place by Chiang Kai-shek, and during the process, Chiang Kai-shek secretly sent someone to kill him, while Zhang Xueliang was imprisoned by Chiang Kai-shek.
In fact, Zhang Xueliang had already predicted that Chiang Kai-shek would attack him, but he did not expect that Soong Mei-ling would take into account the friendship he had back then and save his life in a timely manner.
, including Zhang Xueliang's release after being imprisoned for 54 years, and he still breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Soong Mei-ling.
Zhang Xueliang said that in fact, he was able to survive to this day entirely by Soong Mei-ling. Soong Mei-ling lived one more day, and he Zhang Xueliang would have one day to live.
, but for most of his life, Zhang Xueliang was very depressed. Because Chiang Kai-shek was detained, Chiang Kai-shek held a very grudge, so Zhang Xueliang had no good life during his imprisonment.
Chiang Kai-shek would send all kinds of soldiers around his home on weekdays. The area where he could move was just his own courtyard. Even if he was going out for a walk, he had to report in advance.
However, the reason why he was able to get such treatment was entirely due to Soong Mei-ling blowing his ears beside Chiang Kai-shek.
Chiang Kai-shek imprisoned Zhang Xueliang in many places, each of which was very remote. Although Zhang Xueliang was given a certain amount of space for activity, he could read books and have various entertainments, and he also let his Miss Zhao Si stay by his side, such days are actually not much different from being in jail.
949, Chiang Kai-shek saw that his situation was hopeless and could only hide in Taiwan. At this time, he had not let Zhang Xueliang go, but instead took him to Taipei to continue to be imprisoned. At this time, Zhang Xueliang thought that perhaps he would spend his whole life in this dark and free life, but what he never expected was that things would turn around.
Chiang Kai-shek passed away in 1975. Before he left, he called Chiang Ching-kuo to himself, asked Chiang Ching-kuo to remember his teachings, and said four words: "You can't let the tiger go."
When Jiang Jingguo heard this, he actually felt confident. The so-called tiger refers to Zhang Xueliang knowing that Chiang Kai-shek passed away. He was still so afraid of Zhang Xueliang. It can be seen how much psychological shadow left to Chiang Kai-shek by the Xi'an Incident.
After Chiang Kai-shek's death, Chiang Ching-kuo did follow his father's will and imprisoned Zhang Xueliang. It was not until after Chiang Ching-kuo's death that Zhang Xueliang was completely liberated.
So far, Zhang Xueliang has been detained for 54 years. During these 54 years, Zhang Xueliang has been transferred to many places, but he has received various care from Soong Mei-ling.
On weekdays, Soong Mei-ling always tries her best to bring Zhang Xueliang all kinds of delicious food and useful things. I hope he can live in peace and make up for his own debts to Zhang Xueliang.
Why are the two people who seem to have no intersection so sincerely? Soong Mei-ling treats Zhang Xueliang like this just because Zhang Xueliang did not kill Chiang Kai-shek?
Zhang Xueliang and Soong Mei-ling's love, hate, and affection
The reason why Zhang Xueliang was able to be released safely after being imprisoned for 54 years was actually Soong Mei-ling played a decisive role.
After the Xi'an Incident, if Soong Mei-ling had not hoped that Zhang Xueliang could send Chiang Kai-shek back to Nanjing, perhaps Zhang Xueliang would not have been imprisoned directly by Chiang Kai-shek, but there was still a glimmer of hope.
Perhaps out of guilt for Zhang Xueliang, she was not immediately eliminated from Soong Mei-ling's plea, but was exchanged for 54 years of life without freedom.
Speaking of Zhang Xueliang and Soong Mei-ling, they actually had a bad relationship. Before Soong Mei-ling met Chiang Kai-shek, she had already had a close relationship with Zhang Xueliang.
Song Mei-ling is the third lady of the Song family and is also a celebrity in Shanghai. At that time, Soong Mei-ling returned from studying abroad at the age of 19. Her Chinese dress and bright makeup made her quickly become a socialite in Shanghai. With her cheerful personality, many Shanghai celebrity young men admired her.
The first encounter between Zhang Xueliang and Soong Mei-ling was actually at a dance party. At that time, Zhang Xueliang had just ended the Second Zhi-Feng War. As a representative, he made a generous speech at the dance party, and his passionate speech directly attracted countless applause from the audience.
, including Soong Mei-ling, was also impressed by this young talent Zhang Xueliang. After all, Zhang Xueliang was one of the four talents in the Republic of China at that time.
not only has a handsome appearance, but also has outstanding talents. As the son of Zhang Zuolin , he has led troops to fight since he was a child and has very good military qualities. Therefore, he is also a shining star among the crowd.
In this way, the two met at the dance party. In addition, they were of the same age, so they quickly became common topics. Because their interests and hobbies were very similar, they often appeared at the dance party together. After a while, also developed a very special affection for each other.
But as Soong Mei-ling, who yearns for free love, could not accept that Zhang Xueliang was actually a married man, so their relationship came to an abrupt end.
At that time, Zhang Xueliang did not give up on his pursuit of Soong Mei-ling, but because he was indeed married, he could not give Soong Mei-ling a wholehearted relationship, and the two of them died in .
Even though there is no way to be a couple, the two are still called siblings, and for a long time to come, Zhang Xueliang silently protected Soong Mei-ling.
After the Huanggutun Incident, Zhang Zuolin was accidentally killed. At this time, Zhang Xueliang successfully took office, and he directly changed the flag. Seeing that Zhang Xueliang was so brave and resourceful, Chiang Kai-shek brought him with him.
When he met Soong Mei-ling again, he no longer had his original love, but more of appreciation and awe.
Zhang Xueliang once promised that Soong Mei-ling would always protect her and would ensure Chiang Kai-shek's safety.
This is why, after the Xi'an Incident was launched, Soong Mei-ling went to Xi'an to find her husband, because she knew that Zhang Xueliang would not hurt Chiang Kai-shek.
Zhang Xueliang did fulfill his promise, and after the Xi'an Incident, this is also the reason why Soong Mei-ling had to protect Zhang Xueliang.
But when Soong Mei-ling learned that even if Chiang Kai-shek left, she was unwilling to let Zhang Xueliang go, Soong Mei-ling was really unacceptable and burst into tears.
After all, in Zhang Xueliang's eyes, Chiang Kai-shek was always the leader of the high-ranking leader, the leader of the Kuomintang, and the decision-making person who can issue orders, unite with the Communist Party, and fight against Japan together.
But in Chiang Kai-shek's eyes, Zhang Xueliang was just a ferocious beast and could touch his position at any time.
The reason why Chiang Kai-shek had such considerations was perhaps because Zhang Xueliang's ability was too outstanding. The young Zhang Xueliang not only successfully led the victory of many battles.
At the same time, because of his fledgling cottage, he is not afraid of tigers, and dares to face Chiang Kai-shek's majesty. This is exactly the case. In Chiang Kai-shek's heart, Zhang Xueliang is a hurdle that he will never be able to overcome.
This is why Chiang Kai-shek was unwilling to release Zhang Xueliang until his death. On the one hand, Chiang Kai-shek really couldn't let go of his grudges.
On the other hand, Chiang Kai-shek also knew that he and Soong Mei-ling had a friendship before. Although this was already the past, as a petty man, Chiang Kai-shek really could not be very generous in this regard.
On the other hand, Zhang Xueliang was imprisoned by Chiang Kai-shek for half his life, but he did not complain too much about Chiang Kai-shek. Even at the funeral where Chiang Kai-shek left, he was willing to give up his prejudice and attend.
In this way, Zhang Xueliang is actually more dignified, but the freedom he has lost over the past 50 years is indeed a pity. He used more than 50 years of confinement to exchange for the CCP's cooperation in fighting against Japan. Historically, Zhang Xueliang is indeed a general worthy of respect.
