Background
He was born in Linju, Honan in 1892.
He was born in Linju, Honan in 1892.
He joined the Chinkuochun or the National Pacification Army in Shensi, and took part in the 1911 Revolution.
Later, he joined the Chienkuochun or the National Reconstruction Army and under command of the late General Fan Chung-hsiu went to Canton where he participated in Dr. Sun Yat-sen's first Northern Expedition.
Mr. Tai was appointed Commander of the third mixed brigade in 1925. Then he was Commander of the newly reorganized 25th division in 1930.