Zhu Yuanzhang
The Blue Jade Case, one of the four major cases in the early Ming Dynasty, was an incident that pointed out that Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, on the pretext of Blue Jade's intention to rebel, wantonly murdered the hero. In the whole case, more than 15,000 people were connected, and the extent of the involvement was evident!
Blue Jade, a highly valued general, was suddenly killed, was it really because he wanted to rebel? Or did Zhu Yuanzhang use this as an excuse to kill the heroes?
From the perspective of an outsider, gao mi guy tells why Blue Jade was killed, why he was wronged!
One. Sapphire's sins are greater than the heavens
Sapphire
"Sapphire, Dingyuan people." King Kaiping often met Chun's brother. At the beginning of the spring tent, the enemy was brave and brave, and every direction was victorious. ”
That is to say, Blue Jade is the brother-in-law of Chang Yu Chun, who joined the army at the beginning of his career and served under Chang Yu Chun's tent, fighting bravely and winning every battle.
This description, honestly, has moisture. Chang Yuchun is a ten thousand enemies, is a victorious general, this is beyond doubt, every time he wins, when he remembers his merits, he also gives Blue Jade a record, and Blue Jade follows him with a very large component of light,
Who makes Sapphire a relation?
Because in the first half of Blue Jade's life, there is really no record that can be taken.
Fishing sea location
Blue Jade's greatest achievement is the battle of the fishing sea, this battle,
"Annihilated the main force of the Northern Yuan, captured hundreds of concubines and princesses of the Yuan Lord, and more than 70,000 other people, and countless other booty."
On the way back from victory, the sapphire swelled! Two unforgivable mistakes were made!
"The Northern Expedition is also, and the night buckles Xifeng Pass." From time to time, the officials accepted and the arsonists destroyed the prison. The emperor was not happy. It was also said that his private concubine, the concubine was ashamed of herself, and the emperor rebuked Yu. ”
When the army passed through Xifengkou, because it was late, the Xifengkou guards, according to the rules of the imperial court, could only enlarge the army to enter the pass after dawn, so they did not agree to the blue jade army entering the pass.
Is it wrong to follow the rules? This is the Pass of the Ming Dynasty, blue jade he does not know? What are the consequences of attacking their own people, blue jade does not know?
Xifengkou Great Wall
No, he knew it, but he still gave the order to shell the Xifeng Pass and break through the pass. This was a great sin of rebellion, but Blue Jade didn't even pay any attention to it.
why?
No, he is relying on his merits, he has taken it well, and Zhu Yuanzhang will not dispose of him. (Here it is implied that the wife of Prince Zhu Biao is the eldest daughter of Chang Yuchun and has a lot to do with Blue Jade)
2. What is even more infuriating is that Lan Yu also secretly raped and defiled the Imperial Concubine of the Yuan Dynasty, making her unbearable and choosing to commit suicide. This is not to say that just because of a woman, Zhu Yuanzhang will attack The Blue Jade.
Don't forget, this is the Imperial Concubine of the Northern Yuan, from the perspective of status, the disposal of enemies at this level, with the consent of Zhu Yuanzhang, and the disposal of others, is beyond authority.
From the perspective of national feelings, the Northern Yuan Imperial Concubine, which is of great political significance, rapes the Imperial Concubine and affects Daming's prestige, and the Northern Yuan will also hate the enemy, which is not good for Daming!
Princess Yuan
Does Sapphire not know this? Impossible, he must have known, was the reason for this, as above, was due to great merit.
Even, some people say yes, blue jade is corrupt, blue jade is bullying people, blue jade is forming a party for personal gain, blue jade is annexing land, blue jade wants to rebel, and so on, and so on, what dirty water is poured on him, it is really a crime to add to the guilt.
It is undeniable that the powerful man is more or less like this, and there are some problems, but it is definitely not the reason why he was killed, or even killed 15,000 people!
unbelief? Please read on!
Two. The person implicated has obvious characteristics
The "Blue Jade Case" was implicated in a huge way, not only killing the Blue Jade family, but also the great generals Fu Youde, Feng Sheng, Wang Bi, and so on.
A total of 15,000 people were killed, including the 13th Prince, and the 2nd Uncle.
Feng Sheng
"Yuan Gong Su Will Be done one after another."
That is to say, since the founding of the country, the meritorious generals have basically been killed, in addition to Tang He saved his life, under the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang, the surviving heroes, very few horns, Zhu Yuanzhang has also become a typical representative of the founding of the country to kill the heroes.
Could it be that these people are also like Sapphire? Want to rebel too? Also raped the princess?
No, absolutely not!
These people who were killed have a clear common feature, that is, they are all meritorious heroes. Killing these people, Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial power was undoubtedly more stable, and no one in the Zhu family could shake it!
This has to be reminiscent of the fact that this case was planned by Zhu Yuanzhang himself to strengthen the centralization of power, or in other words, to strengthen the imperial power!
"Cunning rabbits die, lackeys cook, birds exhaust, good bows hide, enemy countries are broken, and plotters die"
The enemies are gone one by one, you have so many tough generals, the threat is too great, this can't work!
This is the root cause of Sapphire's killing!
Three. Time is both strange and vague?
"The old man, the prince is unfortunate, so as to die, his life is also!"
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao film and television images
In Zhu Yuanzhang's later years, one of the things that had the greatest influence on him was the death of the crown prince Zhu Biao. Zhu Yuanzhang worked hard, cultivated from an early age, took him to practice government affairs, paved the way for him to take over, and Zhu Biao, who had been the prince for decades, actually fell ill and died.
This year, Zhu Yuanzhang was 65 years old, full of white hair, faltering, and mentally confused, and he was hit too hard! He also had to look for a successor, Zhu Biao's son Zhu Yunjiao, into his dharma eyes, love house and Wu, the more he looked at his grandson, the more satisfied he was, and his heart also firmed up this idea.
At this time, Zhu Yunjiao was too small, did he have any political prestige, who would obey him? Who would be afraid of him?
Zhu Yunjiao's film and television image
These meritorious warriors, Zhu Yuanzhang can be suppressed, even Zhu Biao can be suppressed, what about Zhu Yunjiao? Can it be suppressed? In Lao Zhu's view, it was enough to choke. So what to do? Kill, simple and brutal!
The outbreak time of the Blue Jade case was exactly the second year after the death of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, and it was also a major political decision made by Zhu Yuanzhang after comprehensive consideration, so this time point is very strange!
So why is it so vague?
Because Sapphire's greatest sin, (found out at the time, not the above analysis), was discovered by Jinyiwei, and the evidence that Sapphire wanted to rebel, that is, in Sapphire's home, he found a lot of weapons and armor. So it was confirmed, the fact that Blue Jade wanted to rebel.
Poor Blue Jade, who didn't even have a chance to justify himself, could only scold Zhu Yuanzhang for being unkind and unjust before he was killed, and unloaded and killed the donkey!
Sapphire was killed
There is a major doubt here.
Such a major event, the "History of Ming" did not record the time
That is to say, when Blue Jade secretly hid the armor weapon, when he wanted to rebel, it is not clear! Is there a difference between this and "unnecessary"? Fundamentally, there's no difference.
It is all "the Scythians are not guilty, and they are guilty of their sins"!
Therefore, the Blue Jade case broke out strangely, and in terms of time, it was even more strange!
Ultimately
The Blue Jade case is a major political case set off by Zhu Yuanzhang in order to consolidate imperial power and let Zhu Yunjiao succeed him smoothly. Blue jade also had to become cannon fodder and become a political victim!
What do you think?
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