The chairman of the year, with a low sense of existence, self-deprecating looks at the big seal.
When it comes to the supreme leader of the Kuomintang, people immediately think of Chairman Chiang. In addition, well-known figures such as Wang Jingwei and Li Zongren also briefly served as the supreme leader of the Kuomintang at different times (Wang Jingwei served as the chairman of the Kuomintang in 1925 and 1927, but his term was shorter; Li Zongren served as the deputy of the People's Republic of China in 1949
However, there is another figure who continued to hold the position of chairman of the national ** for 12 years from 1931 to 1943, and that is Lin Sen.
Lin Sen, formerly known as Lin Tianbo, has a long name and a super number. He was a veteran of the Kuomintang, having joined the Xingzhong Society as early as 1894 and was highly regarded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
In 1912, he served as President of the Senate in the Provisional National Provisional Committee in Nanjing. After the death of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, he united with Zou Lu, Ju Zheng and other Kuomintang dignitaries to become the "Xishan Conference faction", and competed for power and profit with Chiang Kai-shek, Wang Jingwei and others.
In 1928, he served as vice president of the Legislative Yuan at the Nanjing National** National** Committee chaired by Chiang Kai-shek. In December 1931, he won the political struggle and was elected to succeed Chiang Kai-shek, until his unexpected death in a car accident in Chongqing in 1943 at the age of 75.
On August 2, 1943, "Xinhua**" published an article entitled "Mourning for the Death of the Führer". The article mentions that Lin Sen has served as the chairman of the national ** for more than ten years, but he has been unknown for a long time, which is not only rarely seen in today's ** film and television works, but also gives people a feeling of dispensability at that time.
Even Hu Shi, a figure who has an important position in the ** cultural circle, once lamented that "Mr. Lin Zichao made the chairman of the government a virtual position, so that some people have no chairman in their eyes", and the people used couplets to ridicule Lin Sen's situation, calling him "Chairman Lin Zichao, re-elected chairman of the government, Lin Zi, transcendent".
However, Lin Sen showed an indifferent attitude towards this, he thought that he was just a seal supervisor, and he was helping Lao Jiang "see the big seal". So, what factors led to Lin Sen's lack of existence as the chairman of the National **?
Chiang Kai-shek imposed a series of restrictions on the chairman of the Kuomintang before leaving the field, making him a "virtual head of state", which was only held by an "elder" who was old and virtuous, and did not bear actual political responsibility, and the state administration was in charge of the Executive Yuan, and he could be re-elected.
This kind of operation makes Lin Sen an empty title without much presence after he became chairman.
Although Lin Sen has deep qualifications, he is unarmed and his political power is relatively weak. His prestige and credentials are unquestionable in the KMT, but within the KMT, which is full of factional struggles, strength and fists are king.
In contrast, Chiang Kai-shek's position was transcendent and unmatched. Feng Yuxiang, Li Zongren, Yan Xishan and other local warlords, relying on their respective territories and armies, retreated to divide one side, and advanced to unite to overthrow Chiang.
Wang Jingwei relied on his own appeal to form a rather powerful "reorganization faction" to confront Chiang Kai-shek, and even Chiang Kai-shek was afraid of three points. Although Lin Sen was the "leading big brother" of the "Xishan Conference faction" in his early years, this faction has become increasingly weak, and its popularity and power are much inferior to before, far inferior to Wang Jingwei's "reorganization faction."
He had no military support in his hands, just an empty name of a Kuomintang veteran, and did not have any sphere of influence. In this case, when he became the president of the state government, he could naturally only become a nominal head of state.
Lin Sen, a person who treats things indifferently, he does not fight for power, nor does he give Lao Jiang problems. His mentality and concept are clearly reflected in his words: "My position, like the god in the shrine, is revered without losing his majesty, and naturally can maintain the solemnity of the temple and the health of the house."
Once the god manifests, he wanders around the room, and it is full of weirdness, so the god must not manifest his spirit. This humor and helplessness is his deep understanding and insight into life.
During Lin Sen's reign, in order to avoid making Chiang Kai-shek suspicious, he kept a low profile. For example, in 1932, during the relocation of the capital to Luoyang, he met with Chen Jiji, the commander of the Luoyang garrison, with a very polite attitude, but when he parted, he reminded Chen Jiji that this meeting was an exception, and it would not be an example.
He also told Chen Jiji that in the future, the civil officials would go to Wang Ching-wei (who was then the premier), and the military attachés would go to Chiang Kai-shek. He politely declined those who wanted to get a half-official position through him, saying that it was the responsibility of the personnel department.
All this shows that he has a very clear understanding of his position. Therefore, it is reasonable that he does not have a high sense of existence.
Lin Sen, although he has no real power, can calmly deal with the major rights and wrongs and make decisions immediately. After Wang Ching-wei defected to the enemy, he immediately announced his expulsion from the Kuomintang and ordered him to be arrested.
At the end of 1941, as the nominal head of state, he declared war on Japan and the fascist countries, and actively negotiated with Britain and the United States in an effort to abolish the unequal treaties, and achieved some results.
At the last moment of his life, he also instructed Chiang Kai-shek to recover Taiwan and other places occupied by the Japanese army, and he always cared about the country and made great contributions to the survival of the nation and the righteousness of the family and country.
Lin Sen is the chairman of the "virtual power" government, but because he is facing major events, he is suspicious, he is not surprised by changes, he is cautious and can make decisions, he leads the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and his contribution is in the country, leaving his own chapter in history.
He was praised by the people as "so he can face major events, resolve big doubts, deal with changes without being surprised, and be cautious and able to decide." Xun is full of glory and glorious history, and he is an example", the CCP also sent a message of condolence, speaking highly of his achievements.
In the book "Lin Sen: A Civilian Führer's Feelings for His Home and Country", the author Lin Youhua recounts in detail Lin Sen's life and his contributions to Chinese history.