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Cai E (1882 65438+February18-16 65438+1October 8), formerly known as Gen Yin, was born in Shaoyang, Hunan, a great patriot in modern times, a famous politician and strategist. Cai E paid attention to distinguishing the political situation all his life, followed the historical trend and joined the revolutionary movement; He has made outstanding contributions to military theory and war practice.
Cai E did two great things in his life: one was the new army uprising that overthrew the Qing Dynasty in Yunnan during the Revolution of 1911; The other is that four years later, he took an active part in the uprising against Yuan Shikai's claim to be emperor and safeguarding democracy and state affairs. His posthumous works were compiled into Collection of Mr. Cai Songpo's posthumous works.