Preface
Did Nurhachi really not clearly appoint an heir before his death? What is the truth about Abahai's murder? In the process of ascending the throne, what powerful enemies with bad intentions did Huang Taiji defeat? All kinds of questions have cast a veil of mystery over this period of history.
Nurhachi had 16 children in his lifetime, and Huang Taiji was the eighth, and his biological mother, Yehenara, cursed the Qing Dynasty to fall. So how did a lower-ranked son, Huang Taiji, who lacked legitimacy, gradually eliminate dissidents, and finally stabilize the overall situation and establish the Qing Dynasty?
Nurhachi conspired on his deathbed, and Chu Ying tried in vain to rebel
In 1620 AD, the Later Jin Khan Nurhachi, who had already unified Manchuria, was wounded in the war against Korea and became increasingly weak. This year, Nurhachi was seriously ill in bed, and he needed the careful care of his favorite Dafujin Abahai almost all day long. Brilliant and delicate, Abahai was loved by everyone and was the most perfect wife in Nurhachi's mind.
However, this wise and martial khan did not clearly set up an heir before his death, which left an opportunity for the future emperor Taiji.
In September 1626, Nurhachi died in Shenyang. The subjects were grief-stricken, and the question of succession came to the fore. Everyone believes that according to convention, the eldest son Chu Ying should be the candidate for the prince who is sure to win.
However, this brother's ambition far exceeds that of his peers. In order to consolidate his position as the prince, he summoned Huang Taiji, who had just turned 17, and forced him to make a life and death oath with the five ministers, swearing to be loyal to him forever. This blatant act of rebellion angered Huang Taiji, after all, the state of life and death meant that Chu Ying already coveted the position of Khan.
So Huang Taiji reported the matter to Nurhachi. Nurhachi was furious with his eldest son Chu Ying's actions and directly deprived him of his inheritance. Chu Ying has no possibility of turning over, and Huang Taiji has already taken the lead.
Huang Taiji framed Dai Shan, resulting in Abahai being given death
Nurhachi's favorite concubine in his later years was Huang Taiji's biological mother Abahai. Apart from her, Nurhachi's favorite son was the youngest son, Dorgon. Dorgon was not outstanding, but he was loved by Nurhachi. Therefore, Huang Taiji was also jealous of his younger brother Dorgon.
In order to consolidate his position as prince, Huang Taiji decided to get rid of his biggest henchmen, his mother Abahai and his half-brother Dorgon.
Huang Taiji decided to start with Abahai. He chose to frame Abahai's favorite eldest son, Daishan. Dai Shan is not only qualified, but also strong, and is the biggest stumbling block on the road to the throne of Huang Taiji.
As a result, Huang Taiji designed to frame and spread rumors to falsely accuse Dai Shan and Abahai of incest. Nurhachi was convinced, and in a fit of rage, he ordered Abahai to be put to death on the spot. Daishan's inheritance was also wiped out at this moment.
In this way, Huang Taiji's goal was half achieved. He got rid of his confidant Abahai, and also put his biggest rival Dai Shan into the cold palace. The road to the throne is already half in hand.
Huang Taiji ascended the throne together with Mongol Ertai and Dai Shan
In 1626, Huang Taiji joined forces with Mongol Ertai and Daishan to ascend the throne as emperor in Shenyang, called "Regent of Sanbeile". However, under this beautiful picture lies countless cruel and bloody infighting. Huang Taiji knew that Dai Shan and Mongol Ertai no longer had any qualifications and strength to inherit the unification. He sees the two as stepping stones, to use and then get rid of.
In order to show humility, Huang Taiji knelt down to the two in public to say goodbye. Dai Shan and Mongol Ertai were flattered and even more arrogant, which was in the hands of Emperor Taiji. He secretly provoked the tyranny of Mongoltai, and used the loss of popular support as an excuse to imprison the two. After seizing the military power in their hands, Huang Taiji finally removed the two biggest stumbling blocks and steadily moved towards the position of Khan.
Dolgon returned to the Emperor Taiji, and his fourteen years of merit were complete
Dolgon, Abahai's youngest son and half-brother of Emperor Taiji, was favored by Nurhachi. He could have relied on this identity and inherited the throne logically.
However, now that Abahai had been given death, Dorgon was powerless to turn over. In order to resolve this last great problem, Huang Taiji tried his best to win over Dorgon to his side. He first hinted that Dorgon had killed Abahai with Daishan, causing Dorgon to hold a grudge against Daishan.
Then, Huang Taiji treated Dolgon with courtesy, and won him over to be loyal to him. After 14 years of careful planning, Huang Taiji finally completely recovered the military power of the Eight Banners in 1636, ensuring Dorgon's absolute loyalty to him. After all the internal and external troubles were eliminated, Huang Taiji officially ascended the throne in 1636 and became the emperor, changing the name of the country to the Qing Dynasty, and the merits were complete.
Enlightenment of the road to Huang Taiji: The three caves of the cunning rabbit are alive
Huang Taiji's 14-year campaign can be described as a step-by-step and cunning rabbit. In the face of many powerful enemies with bad intentions, he first beheaded the leader of the next level, Chu Ying, and then framed his henchman Abahai, secretly Chen Cang defeated Daishan and Mongol Ertai, and finally won over Dolgon to submit to obedience.
This treacherous palace coup is vividly remembered, and all kinds of cruel methods are terrifying. But I have to say that Huang Taiji has both eloquence and strategy, as well as imperial skills, which eventually led to his wishes coming true and being in power.
His story reminds us that in troubled times, it is not enough to have the means to succeed in the end. Huang Taiji can be said to be in the midst of strategizing, winning thousands of miles away. So he succeeded.
In the midst of such a brutal political struggle to the death, we should be more humble and generous, and be careful to deal with the turbulent intrigues of the undercurrent; It is also necessary to be resourceful and well-planned in order to survive in troubled times.
Although the road of Huang Taiji is bloodless, it has also experienced hardships; This treacherous palace coup will eventually become a swan song for the ages, warning future generations not to lose generosity and villainy. It also reminds us that if we want to survive in such a cruel environment, we must be careful and take every step of the way.
This is the secret of Huang Taiji's success. And if we want to truly gain a firm foothold, we also need to learn to Xi such a state of existence, so that we can not perish in the stormy seas.
epilogue
In the early days of the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, sparks of power and struggle burst out in the court. As a rising leader, Huang Taiji showed excellent political wisdom and strategy in order to consolidate his rule.
Due to the fact that several powerful ministers have become more and more aggressive, it has aroused the resentment of the government and the opposition. Huang Taiji was keenly aware of this crisis and took the opportunity to start a game of power and scheming, and grasped power by clever means. The whole process lasted 14 years, and Huang Taiji consolidated his position step by step.
Huang Taiji's clever changes in power and intrigue have demonstrated outstanding political wisdom and firm leadership determination. Through 14 years of hard work, he consolidated the rule of the Qing Dynasty and laid a solid foundation for future prosperity. This history has also become a vivid chapter in the power struggle in the early days of the Qing Dynasty.