The first reaction to the ming dynasty believing that many people was to faint; the emperor who mentioned the Ming dynasty believed that many people's first impression was "versatile". In fact, the Ming Dynasty, in addition to the corruption and incompetence of the later period. In the early days, under the rule of the emperors, it was also the world's largest country. In particular, the founding emperors Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di can be said to have bowed down and died.
During the reign of Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, the sage behind him was reasonable and deeply aware of righteousness. As a woman, in that feudal society where men and women were inferior, with their own abilities and skills, they contributed their own strength to the governance of the country. Her father was a founding hero, Zhu Di spoiled her all her life, and her various deeds were appreciated by future generations, she was Empress Xu Miaoyun.
First, happy marriage
Empress Xu was originally the eldest daughter of Xu Da, the founding general of the Ming Dynasty. As a showgirl for everyone, Xu Miaoyun's temperament and appearance naturally have nothing to say. Xu Miaoyun, who is generous and dignified, has been studious since childhood, and often looks at ten lines but never forgets.
Such a famous woman was influenced by her father from an early age. As a general, Xu Da had the most books in his family than the Book of The Art of War. And Xu Miaoyun, under the influence of his ears, naturally also has a certain understanding of platooning and marching to fight, and his own unique views.
Such a dignified and generous and intelligent and beautiful woman, any man will be impressed by its charm. As Xu Miaoyun grew up, the number of matchmakers who proposed relatives in The Upper Xu Mansion gradually increased. When Zhu Yuanzhang knew about this strange woman, he personally summoned Xu Da. During the conversation, Zhu Yuanzhang expressed to Xu Da his wish that Xu Miaoyun would be Zhu Di's wife.
Being able to marry the children of the royal family was the supreme honor at that time, not to mention that Zhu Di was also a personable, brave and warlike prince. As the best of many royal children, Xu Da was very appreciative and fond of Zhu Di, so he agreed to the marriage with joy.
In the ninth year of Hongwu, the fifteen-year-old Xu Miaoyun and the seventeen-year-old Zhu Di were happily married. At the wedding ceremony at that time, Xu Miaoyun was personally named Zhu Di's concubine by Zhu Yuanzhang, which shows the importance that Zhu Yuanzhang attaches to Xu Miaoyun. Xu Miaoyun and Zhu Di's big wedding ceremony surprised four seats, and the two were like golden children and jade girls, very compatible.
As Zhu Di's concubine, Xu Miaoyun did not treat the servants harshly, but still knew the book Dali and Wen Wanxian hui, and took care of various things in the palace in an orderly manner. Xu Miaoyun not only received the love of Zhu Di, but also was deeply loved by Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma. Empress Ma's teachings to Xu Miaoyun laid the foundation for her to become a generation of sages.
Second, the change of difficulties
After the death of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, his grandson Zhu Yunjiao ascended the throne. After the Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunjiao ascended the throne, he adopted Huang Zicheng's suggestion. In order to consolidate imperial power and strengthen the centralization of power, Zhu Yunjiao followed the example of Emperor Jing of Han to implement a policy of cutting down the domain.
After the implementation of the policy of cutting the domain, in just one year, Zhu Yunjiao cut off several weak princes. Among these remaining princes, the most powerful was Zhu Di, the King of Yan. All the policies of the central authorities and Zhu Yunjiao's thoughts Zhu Di saw in his eyes and calculated them in his heart. In the end, Zhu Di decided to strike first.
Zhu Di rebelled in Beiping, and launched the Jing Dynasty Rebellion under the name of "Qing Jun's Side", and Zhu Di led his army to the south to attack Emperor Jianwen. Zhu Yunxiong naturally could not show weakness, and he ordered the general Li Jinglong to lead the imperial army to the front line to fight and take Zhu Di and other rebels.
At that time, the combined number of troops in the Zhenshou Yan King's domain was less than 10,000 people, and in the face of the situation that the disparity in strength was too large, Xu Miaoyun calmly and calmly made suggestions. Xu Miaoyun first went to the front line of the defensive city to encourage the soldiers to swear to defend the tower to the death.
Subsequently, Xu Miaoyun went to mobilize the strength of the women in the city and climbed the city tower with them to fight. At that time, it was a time when it was cold and frozen, and Xu Miaoyun thought of a clever trick as soon as he moved. Taking advantage of the cold natural environment, she ordered people to pour water under the city walls. As a result, the city wall was frozen, the weather was cold and slippery, and the difficulty of siege increased a lot.
In the face of such a scene, Li Jinglong is also powerless. In this way, Xu Miaoyun and the people and soldiers in the city finally waited for the arrival of the rescue army. Jianwen spent four years, and after three years of "Jing difficult changes", it finally ended with Zhu Di's great victory.
The Yan army attacked the city of Nanjing, and the Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunjiao disappeared in a sea of fire. At the same time, Zhu Di ascended the throne and became the third emperor in the history of the Ming Dynasty. Princess Xu Miaoyun of Yan was also crowned empress by Zhu Di himself, and Xu Miaoyun's ability was also fully displayed after defending the city.
3. The Queen of the Nation
Zhu Di's throne came from an improper place, and it was inevitable that he would have some uneasiness and doubts when he sat on the throne he had seized by violence every day. Coupled with the fact that many officials in the imperial court did not recognize Zhu Di's status as emperor, Zhu Di killed these people who opposed him and wanted to annihilate them.
Empress Xu Miaoyun knew Zhu Di's thoughts, and she knew the harm of Zhu Di after doing so since she was a child. So she began to advise Zhu Di, telling Zhu Di that after three years of difficult changes, the people already had complaints in their hearts. If the killing starts again at this time, I am afraid that it will provoke anger and resentment. The most important thing now is to reduce taxes and fees and recuperate.
Zhu Di, under the persuasion of Xu Miaoyun, dispelled this idea. He took Xu Miaoyun's advice to reduce the harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes that the people had to pay every year. In addition, Xu Miaoyun also told Zhu Di to reuse talents.
When Zhu Di has problems in politics and management, Xu Miaoyun can always give her opinions and insights in a timely manner. And Xu Miaoyun's suggestions often made Zhu Di Mao sai open, and Xu Miaoyun's excellent insight made Zhu Di very appreciative. It is no exaggeration to say that Xu Miaoyun made indelible contributions to the development and governance of the Qing Dynasty.
Xu Miaoyun is not only knowledgeable in state affairs, but also outstanding in educating his children. She believes that the most important thing for brothers is to support each other, and she often teaches children to take the overall situation into account, be broad-minded, and be decisive.
summary
Such a virtuous empress, she was praised and praised by countless people when she was alive. After her death, Zhu Di even swore that since Xu Miaoyun, she would never become an empress again in this life. Zhu Di did fulfill his promise on the road to the emperor after that.
Empress Xu's life can be described as exquisite. Whether it is the dignified elegance of Xu's parents and daughters, or the meticulous housekeeper and fertile orchid heart of a wife and mother. Or as an empress with the heart of the world and compassion for Cangsheng, Xu Miaoyun has achieved the point where no one can beat it. Such an Empress Xu, who has won the hearts of everyone, deserves the praise of the world.