The corruption of the Kuomintang Whampoa generals and the wealth of Wang Yaowu
During the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, there was also a problem of corruption within the Kuomintang army, and among the generals of the Whampoa family, Wang Yaowu was the one with the most wealth. This article delves into the corruption of the Whampoa generals and Wang Yaowu's unique position within them.
Whampoa generals and "empty salary"
During the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, the problem of corruption was widespread in the Kuomintang army, and the most well-known was "empty salary". However, Whampoa generals are relatively rarely involved in such corruption. Some of them, such as Wang Yaowu, because of their good conscience, actively raised funds for the welfare of the troops, which was an open secret in the Kuomintang army.
Comparison of the Whampoa system with other Kuomintang generals
Compared with other Kuomintang generals, the Whampoa generals had relatively few behaviors in terms of "empty salaries". The living conditions of the Whampoa generals were also different, and one of the famous generals was Wang Yaowu, who showed extraordinary acumen and wealth in business.
Wang Yaowu's business success
Wang Yaowu amassed wealth during the Kuomintang-Communist civil war, mainly thanks to his biscuit factory operation. His business acumen and determination have led him to success in this field, which has led to considerable wealth. Since then, he has also lived a fairly wealthy life in Hong Kong.
Wealth and the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party
After the end of the Kuomintang-Communist civil war, the assets of many Kuomintang generals were confiscated by New China, however, the situation of Wang Yaowu was different, he was not considered the owner of ill-gotten gains, and therefore retained his property.
Uncover the rumors about Wang Yaowu
Despite Wang's success in wealth and business, his private life has also become the subject of rumors. However, these rumors were self-defeating under the clarification of Ms. Zheng Yilan, and the truth was revealed.
conclusion
As one of the richest of the Kuomintang Whampoa generals, Wang Yaowu became a special existence with his wealth accumulation and business acumen. During the Kuomintang-Communist Civil War, he contrasted sharply with other Kuomintang generals and showed relatively low levels of corruption. At the same time, his business success also earned him a fortune that allowed him to keep a portion of his fortune after the war.