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The Coup that Never Was
What happened next would be in many ways eerily reminiscent of the Xi’an incident. After arriving in Nanjing on the early morning of 6th May, Chiang bathed at the something hotel the owner had placed at the Generalissimo’s convenience. A creature of habit, Chiang followed up his bath with exercise, a somewhat Spartan breakfast and a two-hour speech harangue to the guests of the hotel, in which he urged the importance of discipline, hard work and self sacrifice in his provincial Zhejiang accent, before ending with a guttural “That’s all”.
Wang’s men struck just after Chiang had finished his speech. Approximately 150 men, armed with a variety of Mausers, Japanese rifles and a few Thompson submachine guns began their assault on Chiang’s hotel. Bursting into the lobby, Chiang’s body guards were gunned down with only minor resistance. As the attackers moved through to the dining hall, where Chiang had been giving his speech moments before, they met real resistance, as the head of Chiang’s bodyguards, Walther Stennes, shot back with a Mauser machine pistol. Although soon peppered with bullet’s Stennes’s stand had allowed Chiang to attempt an escape through the kitchens. But Wang’s men had already covered the exits, and the Generalissimo was caught in the alleyway outside. Chiang made the mistake of attempting to run, and contrary to orders, some of Wang’s men fired, sending 3 bullets into the Generalissimo’s stomach, thigh and leg. Badly wounded, Wang’s troops shackled Chiang and placed a large black hood over his head, before shoving him into a waiting car and whisking him away.
News of the shooting could not be kept secret, although at first those responsible were unknown, and the whereabouts of the Generalissimo were kept secret. An emergency session of the National Assembly was called for the afternoon, although at such short notice, relatively few delegates were present- mostly Wang’s men. Keen to keep at the appearance of legitimacy, Wang had won over a key ally. As the emergency session hastily assembled, a thin, weedy voice, which no-one could actually remember hearing before whispered out, as a hush broke out to replace the muttered rumours. Party chief and President Lin Sen was heard for what was the first time for many.
In an old, cracked voice, Lin Sen announced that the Generalissimo had been attacked by gunmen in the pay of Japan, and that he had been wounded and taken to an undisclosed location until his condition had stabilised. In the meantime, although remaining the titular head of the executive yuan (ie, Prime Minister), most of his duties would instead pass to his old comrade in arms, Wang Jingwei, as the most experienced politician available. The suggestion that Chiang’s old enemy would replace him caused uproar, and made not a few question who had ordered the attack on Chiang, but it was already too late. Owing to the confusion and short notice surrounding the session, Wang’s men had the numbers to win the vote.
For the moment, with the support of Lin Sen and with Chiang wounded and kidnapped, Wang had staged a coup d’etat, all the while maintaining the appearance of continued government. It was a coup that never was.
This event took place.
(I'll update more in a few days time).
What happened next would be in many ways eerily reminiscent of the Xi’an incident. After arriving in Nanjing on the early morning of 6th May, Chiang bathed at the something hotel the owner had placed at the Generalissimo’s convenience. A creature of habit, Chiang followed up his bath with exercise, a somewhat Spartan breakfast and a two-hour speech harangue to the guests of the hotel, in which he urged the importance of discipline, hard work and self sacrifice in his provincial Zhejiang accent, before ending with a guttural “That’s all”.
Wang’s men struck just after Chiang had finished his speech. Approximately 150 men, armed with a variety of Mausers, Japanese rifles and a few Thompson submachine guns began their assault on Chiang’s hotel. Bursting into the lobby, Chiang’s body guards were gunned down with only minor resistance. As the attackers moved through to the dining hall, where Chiang had been giving his speech moments before, they met real resistance, as the head of Chiang’s bodyguards, Walther Stennes, shot back with a Mauser machine pistol. Although soon peppered with bullet’s Stennes’s stand had allowed Chiang to attempt an escape through the kitchens. But Wang’s men had already covered the exits, and the Generalissimo was caught in the alleyway outside. Chiang made the mistake of attempting to run, and contrary to orders, some of Wang’s men fired, sending 3 bullets into the Generalissimo’s stomach, thigh and leg. Badly wounded, Wang’s troops shackled Chiang and placed a large black hood over his head, before shoving him into a waiting car and whisking him away.
News of the shooting could not be kept secret, although at first those responsible were unknown, and the whereabouts of the Generalissimo were kept secret. An emergency session of the National Assembly was called for the afternoon, although at such short notice, relatively few delegates were present- mostly Wang’s men. Keen to keep at the appearance of legitimacy, Wang had won over a key ally. As the emergency session hastily assembled, a thin, weedy voice, which no-one could actually remember hearing before whispered out, as a hush broke out to replace the muttered rumours. Party chief and President Lin Sen was heard for what was the first time for many.
In an old, cracked voice, Lin Sen announced that the Generalissimo had been attacked by gunmen in the pay of Japan, and that he had been wounded and taken to an undisclosed location until his condition had stabilised. In the meantime, although remaining the titular head of the executive yuan (ie, Prime Minister), most of his duties would instead pass to his old comrade in arms, Wang Jingwei, as the most experienced politician available. The suggestion that Chiang’s old enemy would replace him caused uproar, and made not a few question who had ordered the attack on Chiang, but it was already too late. Owing to the confusion and short notice surrounding the session, Wang’s men had the numbers to win the vote.
For the moment, with the support of Lin Sen and with Chiang wounded and kidnapped, Wang had staged a coup d’etat, all the while maintaining the appearance of continued government. It was a coup that never was.
This event took place.
(I'll update more in a few days time).
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anonymous4401 said:There was never a coup. Eastasia has always been at war with Oceania.
Exactly! Though I am not a fan of Chiang I can't help but think that Wang is or will be much worse. Now we'll have to see if Chiang can make a jailbreak, to say nothing of how serious his wounds may be.
*raises hand and puffs on pipe*
This is a Hearts of Iron AAR, right?
Obviously, the only proper way to settle this in an AAR is to have Skorzeny rescue Chiang to salvage the China-Germany alliance.
This is a Hearts of Iron AAR, right?
Obviously, the only proper way to settle this in an AAR is to have Skorzeny rescue Chiang to salvage the China-Germany alliance.
NO!!!
Chiang is the Nation, you cant kill him off. Anyone who would attack Chiang is attacking China its self, and must be shot!
Chiang is the Nation, you cant kill him off. Anyone who would attack Chiang is attacking China its self, and must be shot!
Fairwell Chiang, you led the nation through it's gravest crisis. Now Wang will continue your great reforms to make China Rich and Strong!
just read through the update in detail for the first time, excellent description of the gunfight
Pretty good update.
Chiang, though not perfect, is probably the best thing for China. Oh well...
Great work.
Chiang, though not perfect, is probably the best thing for China. Oh well...
Great work.
biffthewhite said:NO!!!
Chiang is the Nation, you cant kill him off. Anyone who would attack Chiang is attacking China its self, and must be shot!
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
on another note r u now democratic?????
Gjerg, what's the difference between a conservative reform, bourgeois reform, and a broad coalition reform?
I would've thought that Chiang retained the support and loyalty of the Army.
He was the Headmaster of the Whampoa military academy, and many in the military elite regarded him as a father-figure. Add to that the fact that Chiang led the nation to emphatic victory (in contrast with the real life stalemate cum victory thanks to US intervention) against Japan.....Chiang should be enjoying widespread support amongst the military and peasantry.....perhaps the Generalissimo's clan isn't over just yet. Remember Wang was part of the left wing of the KMT - someone from Chiang's right wing may well react to this.
He was the Headmaster of the Whampoa military academy, and many in the military elite regarded him as a father-figure. Add to that the fact that Chiang led the nation to emphatic victory (in contrast with the real life stalemate cum victory thanks to US intervention) against Japan.....Chiang should be enjoying widespread support amongst the military and peasantry.....perhaps the Generalissimo's clan isn't over just yet. Remember Wang was part of the left wing of the KMT - someone from Chiang's right wing may well react to this.
Peace is a strange feeling... THE PEOPLE OF CHINA DEMANDS GREATNESS!
(That means WAR!)
PS. I sent a PM to you, Gjerg.
(That means WAR!)
PS. I sent a PM to you, Gjerg.
Sorry for the lack of updates and responses, I was only released from hospital today after a serious bicycle accident which cost me a tooth, as well as a lot of skin from my hands and face. I had a skin graft on Wednesday, and most of the swelling has gone down, so I'll probably be able to update soon because I'm not going back to work for a while. Still have to see a dentist, my front teeth are now out of position so I need them to be put into place, I can't chew at the moment. Thanks for reading.
