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Preface
In the long river of history, there is such a general, whose life is full of legends.
He is Tang He, a figure who chose to hand over military power at the age of 63 and return to his hometown to spend his old age in peace.
Before leaving, he asked Zhu Yuanzhang for a reward, seemingly seeking stability for the rest of his life.
However, two years later, when the truth was revealed, it dawned on people that his every move was a well-planned chess game.
What kind of story is hidden in this famous general's foresight?
Chapter 1: A Twist of Fate
In 1348, Zhu Yuanzhang was still an obscure poor scholar, with only one simple wish in his heart - to become a monk and stay away from the troubles of the world.
However, a letter from Yuwa shatters his tranquility.
In the letter, Tang He described the growth of the Red Turban Army and the grand blueprint for the overthrow of the Yuan Dynasty, revealing infinite longing for the future.
Zhu Yuanzhang held the letter paper, and his heart fluctuated.
He stood in front of the dilapidated window, looking out at the dim sky, as if he saw a glimmer of light.
He knew that if he didn't join the Red Turban Army, his background would become a fatal heel.
In that dark age of Gentile rule, his Han Chinese ancestry was enough to provoke death.
He took a deep breath and decided to take a desperate gamble and plunge into the changing situation.
Chapter 2: Rise on the Battlefield
Zhu Yuanzhang stepped into the camp of the Red Turban Army, which was filled with a rough atmosphere and the smoke of war.
Tang He stood in the midst of a group of rugged soldiers, his gaze as sharp as a tiger.
When he saw Zhu Yuanzhang, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The hands of the two men were clasped together, as if the gears of fate were beginning to turn.
Under the guidance of Tang He, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly adapted to life in the army.
His courage and wisdom were on full display on the battlefield.
Every time he charged, he was as brave as a beast, and every time he made a strategic deployment, he was as thoughtful as a wise man.
His fame spread quickly among the army and he became a hero admired by everyone.
And behind all this, Tang He has always silently paid attention to Zhu Yuanzhang's growth.
He knew that the young man would be his right-hand man and a key figure in rewriting history in the future.
Under the interweaving of war and glory, the friendship between the two became deeper and deeper, and together they forged the beginning of a legend.
Chapter 3: The Guardian of Gangneung
After Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne as emperor, Tang He was given the important task of guarding Jiangling.
Jiangling, a city located on the bank of the Yangtze River, is a key point connecting the north and the south, and it is also a military important place in the eyes of Zhu Yuanzhang.
Tang He was well aware of the weight of this responsibility, and his gaze pierced through the dust of history and saw the future of this land.
After he took office, he immediately set about rectifying military discipline and strengthening the city's defenses.
His strategy was not only to build a wall, but also to put the people first, build water conservancy and develop agriculture.
Under Tang He's rule, Gangneung became prosperous and stable, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the army and the people were united.
Whenever night fell, the river was lit with fishing fires, and the city was brightly lit, Tang He stood on the city wall, looking at all this, and his heart was full of a sense of accomplishment.
However, beneath this apparent tranquility, a power struggle was quietly brewing in the imperial court.
Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion of the heroes is deepening day by day, and the situation is changing above the court.
Tang He felt this undercurrent surging, and his heart began to wake up, and he knew that he had to make a choice.
Chapter 4: The Premonition of the Wise
At a court meeting, Tang He keenly captured Zhu Yuanzhang's tentative eyes.
He realizes that this is an invisible contest and that every move can be the key to fate.
He returned to the mansion and sat alone in his study, with a map of Gangneung in front of him, the lights shining on his contemplative face.
He recalled the years of conquest and governance, and behind every victory, there were countless sacrifices and dedications.
He did not want to see the fruits of his own blood and the sweat of his comrades, and it was wasted because of the suspicion of power.
His gaze fell on Gangneung on the map, the place where he poured his heart and soul into the home he had to protect.
In the middle of that night, Yuwa made a decision.
He wants to voluntarily withdraw from this Game of Thrones to keep himself and his family safe.
He took up the pen and wrote a letter in which he expressed his desire to take a back seat as he was getting old.
This letter, like a pebble thrown at the surface of the lake, stirred up ripples and laid the groundwork for his future.
And whether Zhu Yuanzhang will be able to gain insight into all this? How will Tang He's fate develop? This decision will gradually reveal the answer in the days to come.
Chapter 5: The Wise Man Who Retreated
Tang He's request for retirement was approved by Zhu Yuanzhang, and he left Jiangling and returned to his hometown.
In Fengyang, a gorgeous official residence was built for him, where there are memories of his youth and the tranquility of his old age.
Tang He lives a secluded life here, his figure shuttling between the fields, his gaze wandering among the mountains and rivers, as if all the wars and strife have gone away.
However, there was always a trace of uneasiness in Tang He's heart.
He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion had not been completely eliminated, and his retreat might only be a temporary peace.
As a result, he became more cautious in his words and deeds, and politely refused anyone who tried to pull him back into the vortex of power.
His day is like a carefully laid out on a chessboard, and every step seems so calm and thoughtful.
In Yuwa's official residence, he is often alone, facing the chessboard, as if playing against fate.
His style of play is steady and far-reaching, and every move seems to indicate the direction of the future.
He had a hunch in his heart that the game was far from over, and that he had to stay awake to meet the challenges that might lie ahead.
Chapter 6: The Witness of History
Time passed like water, and two years passed in a flash.
During this period, the court of the Ming Dynasty changed, and many former heroes fell due to power struggles.
And Tang He, the former guardian of Gangneung, was unharmed.
His life was calm and fulfilling, and his official residence became a well-known retreat.
The spies sent by Zhu Yuanzhang kept reporting, Tang He's life was simple and tranquil, and he seemed to have really let go of everything.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang still had doubts in his heart, he couldn't believe that a general who had once dominated the battlefield could really let go of the temptation of power so easily.
Until one day, the news came that Tang He died of illness in his hometown's official residence.
The death of this founding father made Zhu Yuanzhang feel a little relieved.
He could finally be sure that Tang He did not have any dissenting intentions, and his retreat was sincere.
Tang He's life, like the chess game he played during his lifetime, every move was carefully thought out, and finally won a happy ending.
The story of Yuwa has become a good story in history.
His indifference to fame and fortune, his wisdom and foresight, have become a model for future generations.
And his official residence has also become a holy place in people's hearts, where it has witnessed the persistence and choice of a wise man, as well as the changes and ups and downs of history.
Tang He's life, like a legend, will always be engraved in people's memory.
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