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General Chiang Yen-hsing was born at Fou-ch'eng Hsien, Chihli province, and was graduated from the Peiyang Military Academy in Tientsin. In 1901 General Chang was sent to Japan with 38 other military graduates forming the first group of Chinese students to study in the Japan Military Officer's Academy. From this institution he later graduated and specialized in the infantry department. Upon returning to China, General Chiang joined the Peiyang Military clique. Subsequently he was appointed Councillor to the Headquarters of the Commander of Kiangpei Northern Kiangsu Troops and concurrently Commander of the 13th Piao or Brigade stationed at Tsingkiangpu. During the first Revolution, General Chiang was elected Tutu or Military Commander of Kiangpey. In July 1913 he was appointed