After the fall of the Dashun Dynasty, Li Zicheng's death did not end the entire war-torn situation. On the contrary, the victory of the Qing army was only a new beginning. With the demise of Li Zicheng, the Qing army further consolidated its dominance in the Central Plains, while many anti-Qing forces began to wander around, looking for new places to live.
Against this backdrop, civil rebels emerged one after another, trying to continue the resistance against the Qing Dynasty. Among them, the peasant army led by Zhang Xianzhong and Li Dingguo became one of the most eye-catching forces. Zhang Xianzhong, who was Li Zicheng's lieutenant general, established himself as the king of Xichuan after the fall of the Great Shun, and led the peasant army in a years-long desperate struggle against the Qing army.
However, Zhang Xianzhong's ambition was ultimately unrealized. After a long period of devastation, his power gradually weakened, and he was finally defeated by the Qing army. And Li Dingguo's peasant army was also defeated in a series of battles, and finally collapsed.
In addition to Zhang Xianzhong and Li Dingguo, there were other rebel leaders, such as Liu Zongmin and Li Hongguang, who also tried to resist the rule of the Qing army, but in the end they could not escape the fate of defeat. The Qing army, with its strong military strength and organizational superiority, gradually consolidated its rule over the Central Plains, ending a period of turmoil that lasted for decades.
However, no matter how firmly the Qing army ruled, it could not completely quell the discontent and resistance of the people. In the decades that followed, various local uprisings and anti-Qing struggles continued to occur from time to time, until the fall of the Qing Dynasty, and China finally achieved unity and stability after centuries of turmoil.
Although Li Zicheng and the Dashun dynasty he represented, as well as the leaders of the rebel armies that followed, failed to realize their ideals, their struggles and sacrifices have added a strong color to Chinese history. Their stories remind us that power is not easy to gain and maintain, and often comes with great risks and costs. At the same time, they also demonstrated the tenacity and courage of the Chinese people in the face of foreign aggression and internal oppression, setting a glorious example for future generations.
In today's era of peace, we can draw lessons from history, cherish the hard-won peace and stability, and strive to contribute to the prosperity of the country and the happiness of the people. History tells us that only by forging ahead in unity and making unremitting efforts can we achieve the great rejuvenation of the nation, let the Chinese nation go to the world stage, and show more brilliant glory!