As the saying goes, times create heroes, but a hero cannot conquer the world on his own. He must be assisted by capable subordinates to achieve success. Therefore, winning over subordinates and utilizing their talents is the key to every success. necessary means.
If the boss is the most direct noble person of the subordinates, it would be better to say that the subordinates are the most fundamental noble people of the boss. Without the cooperation of the subordinates, it is impossible for a mere commander to achieve great results, so he attaches great importance to the role of his subordinates. , has become the unique characteristic of people who have made a difference. Zhang Zuolin, the king of Northeast China during the warlords' melee, was a figure who knew how to rely on loyalty and the art of employing people to win over people's hearts.
Before Zhang Zuolin stationed in Fengtian in 1917, there was no way to talk about employing people. He relied on the so-called "jianghu" loyalty to rule the gangsters. Everyone has the same affinity with him, and they are all "green forest brothers". Among them, the more famous ones are Zhang Jinghui, Tang Yulin, Zhang Zuoxiang, etc. These people went through life and death, worked hard for Zhang Zuolin, and made great contributions.
After entering Fengtian, Zhang Zuolin aggressively recruited talents. He knew very well that his former gangsters, gangsters and gangsters, looted houses and charged into battle, but their banditry was hard to change and they could not accomplish big things. Therefore, Zhang Zuolin tried his best to seek civil and military talents. Later, a group of civil and military talents who had received military education in foreign schools joined his disciples, such as Yuan Jinkai, Wang Shuhan, Wang Yongjiang, Liu Shangqing, etc. These people made suggestions for Zhang Zuolin and acted as a think tank. Yang Yuting, Jiang Dengda, Han Chunlin, Chang Yinhuai and other people who received military training from foreign schools later became Zhang Zuolin's capable generals.
The buddies who had worked for Zhang Zuolin were quite unconvinced by the newcomer appointed by Zhang Zuolin. Once, Wang Yongjiang arrested a rogue soldier named Song. For this reason, Tang Yulin gathered a group of people to find Zhang Zuolin. Tang Yulin said: "The soldiers bought the world with their guns. Why should Wang Yongjiang be so superior to control the soldiers because of his merits?" Zhang Zuolin was furious and cursed: "The guns can conquer the world, but they cannot rule it. What do you know? He is not worthy of holding a horse and holding a stirrup for Wang Yongjiang."
Zhang Zuolin's method of ruling people mainly relies on his "loyalty" to make his subordinates obedient and willing to work for him, becoming his solid and reliable backer. Because he is good at winning over people's hearts, he has a very high prestige among the bandits, making him the natural leader of this group of people.
In terms of his ability to win over his subordinates, Chiang Kai-shek was even better than Zhang Zuolin. He has a small book in which he records many people's names, birthplaces, relatives, and details that most people don't pay much attention to. He invites all officers above the rank of major general to his home for dinner, with four dishes and one soup. It is extremely simple, and he often keeps company. Only Chiang Ching-kuo seemed more affectionate by adopting this method of family dinner without inviting anyone else to accompany him.
After Chiang Kai-shek invited his subordinates to dinner, they always took a photo together. There is a photo of him and Sun Yat-sen. Mr. Sun Yat-sen is sitting and he is standing behind Mr. Sun. He also poses this pattern for photos with his subordinates. He often said to everyone: "Call me principal! You are all my students." If you are not a student of Huangpu, he is also very generous: "Oh, let's register for the seventh period!" This increases the value of his subordinates.
When Chiang Kai-shek wrote letters to his subordinates, he not only addressed them as brothers, but also used font names to show that they were closer to each other. He knew how to deal with the world.
Chiang Kai-shek not only memorized the names, birthdays, and places of origin of his subordinates, but he also remembered the birthdays of his parents very accurately. Often when he mentioned the birthdays of a general's parents, the general would be flattered and very excited. When Lei Wanting, deputy commander of the Twelfth Corps, was transferred to his post, Chiang Kai-shek summoned him. Chiang Kai-shek said: "Your Majesty is two years younger than me. Isn't it almost his birthday?" When Lei Wanting heard this, he almost burst into tears. , and said tremblingly: "The president has many things to do, but he still remembers my mother's birthday!"
Chiang Kai-shek said: "Don't worry! I will visit her old man then to bring her happiness and longevity." "
Lei Wanting naturally became Chiang's "reliance" with all his heart.
When Chiang Kai-shek's right-hand man Du Yuming was fighting for Chiang Kai-shek in Xuzhou, Chiang Kai-shek found out Du's mother's birthday from a small book. He immediately ordered Liu Zhi to hold a ceremony in Xuzhou, and at the same time ordered Chiang Ching-kuo to go to Shanghai in person to see Du Yuming off. I received a birthday gift of 100,000 gold yuan coupons and held a grand ceremony in Shanghai. When the news reached Xuzhou, Du Yuming was very surprised. Because Chen Cheng went to Taiwan to recuperate due to illness, Chiang Kai-shek only approved 50,000 yuan!
Chiang Kai-shek treated Du Yuming so favorably because he regarded him as the basis for winning the war and let Du do it for him. Just fighting to the death.
Chiang Kai-shek was very able to treat his subordinates differently. Those who loved officials would be given officials, those who loved money would be given money, and those who loved territory would be given territory. He also treated old intellectuals like Chen Brai differently who did not love officialdom or money. On Chen Brai's 50th birthday, he wrote eight characters for Chen Brai: "Tranquility Zhiyuan, indifference and clear ambition", and attached a book: "Wartime" There is no way to wish him a happy birthday, so he wrote a special couplet to express his admiration."
Chiang Kai-shek's move had a very good effect. "Tranquility reaches far, indifference brightens one's ambitions" comes from Zhuge Kongming's famous saying. Chen Buile received these eight words from Chiang Kai-shek's personal letter and was filled with emotion. He often said: "Mr. Jiang gave me these eight words, which made me particularly excited! Indifference is the foundation of one's life, and tranquility is the key to living in the world. Indifference means being independent from the world, and tranquility means perseverance. I always strive to be upright. Being ordinary on the outside and inside. If you can keep upright, you will not be influenced by the environment or tempted by others, and you will be naturally peaceful. If you are willing to be ordinary, you will have a thorough understanding of your own abilities and interests to make appropriate contributions to the country and society.
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The plain eight words made Chen Bulei think that Chiang Kai-shek "knew him the most deeply".
Chen Bulei served Chiang conscientiously. When the Chiang Dynasty was sunset, Chen Bulei expressed his loyalty to Chiang Kai-shek by committing suicide.
Even in his suicide note, Chen Bulei said: "I have followed him for twenty years and learned deeply. I should bear any pain in order to live up to his teachings. …My heart is pure and upright, and I have no selfish motives except loyalty to my father. ”
Chiang Kai-shek attached great importance to recruiting celebrities, and he agreed with Liu Bei to visit the thatched cottage three times to get Kong Ming.
After the Northern Expedition in 1928, Chiang Kai-shek’s crony Huang Yong recommended Yang Yongtai to Chiang. Chiang Kai-shek said: "There is a prodigy in the country, Mr. Yang Changqing, who is knowledgeable and capable of governing. If I can do anything, Changqing can do it. Sometimes I can't do what Changqing can do. For the country's big plans, we need public consultation." ”
Chiang Kai-shek immediately made an appointment with Yang Yongtai. The two talked about the domestic and international situation and analyzed the unification strategy. p>
Chiang asked Yang to be his adviser, but Yang repeatedly declined. Chiang followed Liu Xuande's example and visited the thatched cottage three times before inviting Yang Yongtai to serve as Chiang's chief of staff. No matter how big or small, they all consulted with Yang and followed his advice. The two often talked all night long, just like Duke Huan of Jin meeting Guan Zhong, and he was very grateful to Jiang for knowing him, and he devoted himself to making suggestions for Jiang.
Yang Yongtai. The popularity of the film aroused Chen Lifu's strong dissatisfaction. Chen Lifu's "Central Reunion" colluded with the "Military Reunion" to shoot Yang Yongtai in Wuhan.
When Yang Yongtai was dying, people asked about his will. He said: "I had known that this day would come. I have pledged myself to the country and died for the country. Why should I regret leaving? It is a pity that those who have ambitions have failed. A country's misfortunes bring about long-term consequences. ”
In this way, Chiang Kai-shek gathered many subordinates as his support, which also became an important reason for his fortune.