ABSTRACT
In an attempt to keep Kai-shek in harness, the Hankow government refused to send him any more supplies, ammunition, or money to pay his soldiers. Each day also brought new condemnations of his insubordination. Borodin was a good psychologist and understood the way Kaishek's mind worked. Thus, Kai-shek became frustrated and disspirited. He asked: "Why does Hankow slander me? I know that Borodin wants to see me overthrown! I suppose it is his jealousy and hatred of my candid criticisms. He started the government behind my back, and now he expects me to kowtow to him. But I will not do it. He is in the wrong."
