Preface
This is a legendary story about Zhu Wenzheng, who broke Chen Youliang's army of 600,000, but was finally imprisoned to death by Zhu Yuanzhang. However, the bizarre thing about this story is that Zhu Wenzheng's descendants actually established themselves as emperors two hundred years later.
As a hero of a generation, why did Zhu Wenzheng end up in such a tragic end? And was it a coincidence or inevitability that his descendants were able to ascend to the throne later? Let us uncover the mystery of Zhu Wenzheng's life and death, as well as the story behind his descendants becoming emperors.
1. The wisdom and courage of the young man will be used to defend Hongdu
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang's Northern Expedition army descended the mountain like a tiger, all the way north, like a bamboo. Hongdu City, this ancient city looks more and more vicissitudes under the baptism of war. On the city wall, the mottled blood stains have not yet dried up, and the enemy troops below the city are surging like a black torrent.
Chen Youliang's army of 600,000 was like a hungry wolf, vowing to devour this lonely city. In the city, Zhu Wen, who was only twenty-four years old, was standing on a high city tower with resolute eyes. Behind him, a group of nervous-looking generals and soldiers, their eyes focused on the young commander, waiting for his orders.
As night fell, the enemy's offensive intensified. Boulders and arrows rained down on the walls, and the deafening crash mingled with the shouts of the soldiers to form a mournful battle song. Zhu Wenzheng was clenching the sword in his hand, his eyes flashing with determination. He knew that this battle was not only for Hongdu City, but also for the future of the entire Ming Dynasty.
At the critical moment when the enemy army was about to break through the city gate, Zhu Wenzheng issued a bold order. He personally led a detachment of elites and took advantage of the darkness to sneak out of the city and go around the flank of the enemy. In the midst of the chaos, they descended like tigers and raided the enemy camp. The flames soared into the sky, the shouts of killing shook the sky, and Zhu Wenzheng and his soldiers were like messengers of death, harvesting the lives of the enemy.
On this night, the sky above Hongdu City was reflected red by the flames of war, and Zhu Wenzheng's name was also engraved on the monument of history. His bravery and resourcefulness made everyone look at him. In this battle, he not only defended Hongdu City, but also kept the hope of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Wenzheng's heroic deeds are widely spread among the people, and some people even compare him to the reincarnated Yue Fei. His courage and determination became the spiritual pillar of the Ming army and people, inspiring them to win victory again and again in the following wars.
Second, the merit is high and the main is not shocked
Zhu Wenzheng's exploits made Zhu Yuanzhang feel an unprecedented threat. As the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was well aware of the importance of power, and he feared that Zhu Wenzheng's prestige would threaten his position. As a result, he began to deliberately alienate this highly decorated general.
At the court meeting, Zhu Yuanzhang turned a deaf ear to Zhu Wenzheng's suggestion, and even hinted that he was suspected of being a meritorious master. Zhu Wenzheng felt the coldness from his uncle, and his heart was full of bitterness. He had made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, but now he has been treated like this.
Zhu Wenzheng tried to show his loyalty to Zhu Yuanzhang in various ways, but everything seemed to be to no avail. His military power was weakened little by little, and even his cronies were transferred away from his side. At a banquet, Zhu Yuanzhang downplayed Zhu Wenzheng's exploits in front of all the ministers.
Zhu Wenzheng was sitting in the banquet, his face expressionless, but the anger in his heart was burning. He knew that he could no longer gain a foothold in the court, and his future had been shrouded in a shadow.
Zhu Yuanzhang's approach is undoubtedly a means of power struggle. As the founding emperor, he must always be vigilant against potential threats around him to ensure his dominance. But at the same time, he also understood that Zhu Wenzheng's merits were indelible, so he could only take some obscure means to weaken his influence.
3. The lonely hero for the rest of his life is gloomy
Time flies, and Zhu Wenzheng's glorious years are gradually gone, replaced by endless loneliness and neglect. His dwelling, once a city, is now crowded. The courtyard is deep, and the leaves of the sycamore trees rustle in the autumn wind, as if telling Zhu Wenzheng's helplessness and sorrow.
Zhu Wenzheng's body is getting weaker and weaker, and his face has lost its former brilliance. In the dead of night, he would always walk alone into the study, staring at the battle maps and letters.
Those memories came like a tidal wave, and his heart was like a knife. He thought of his brothers on the battlefield and the souls of those who sacrificed their lives for the country, their names have long been engraved on the monuments of history, but he can only cry alone in this silent night.
In the end, on a stormy night, Zhu Wenzheng was seriously ill. There were only a few faithful servants in front of his bed, and they had tears in their eyes, but they could not do anything. Zhu Wen was looking at the wind and rain outside the window, and an unprecedented calm surged in his heart. He knew that his mission had been accomplished and that it was time to leave.
When Zhu Yuanzhang learned the news of Zhu Wenzheng's death, he had mixed feelings. He announced at the court meeting that Zhu Wenzheng would be posthumously crowned as a loyal martyr in recognition of his merits. However, all this has no meaning for Zhu Wenzheng, who has passed away. His life ended silently, leaving only endless thoughts and emotions for future generations.
Zhu Wenzheng's tragic fate reflects the cruel nature of the power game. No matter how great the meritorious deeds are, they will inevitably be feared and suppressed by those in power. The hero finally cannot escape the tragic end, which is a common tragedy in history. But it is the stories of these heroes that give us a glimpse of those glorious years, and also make us cherish the peace of the present even more.
Fourth, the revival of the royal industry is difficult to bless
Zhu Hengjia, the descendant of Zhu Wenzheng, he inherited the bloodline of his ancestors and his dedication to the royal industry. However, the times have changed, the glory of the Ming Dynasty has become a thing of the past, and Zhu Hengjia's road to restoration is destined to be full of difficulties and challenges.
In 1644, the Qing army entered Beijing, and the Ming Dynasty came to an end. In this turbulent era, Zhu Hengjia proclaimed himself a prisoner in Guangxi, and he tried to unite loyal ministers and righteous people from all over the country to revive his strength and rebuild the glory of the Ming Dynasty.
However, Zhu Hengjia's actions soon attracted the attention of the Qing Dynasty. The iron hooves of the Qing army quickly approached, and Zhu Hengjia's army was defeated in battle after battle. In his eyes, the flame of hope once burned, but now there is only despair and helplessness.
In the end, Zhu Hengjia was captured due to mutiny, deposed as a concubine, and died in seclusion. His family was also slaughtered by the Qing army. Zhu Hengjia's life is like a tragic drama, and his efforts and sacrifices can only turn into the dust of history in the end.
Zhu Hengjia's failure is not only a personal tragedy, but also the end of an era. The royal industry of the Ming Dynasty was not revived because of his efforts after all. This story has become an eternal pain in the hearts of future generations, and it has also become a footnote to history. No matter how determined and courageous you are, if the times have passed, it will be difficult for individual efforts to reverse the course of history.
epilogue
The tragedy of Zhu Wenzheng's family is just a wave in history. However, it is these personal stories that weave into the monuments of history, giving us a glimpse of those glorious years.
Game of Thrones never stops, and the tragedy of heroes is inevitable. However, we must remember their exploits and absorb their wisdom in order to find our own direction in the mighty river of history.
The wheel of history rolls forward, and we may not be able to change its trajectory, but we can find our own place in it and add a touch of brilliance to this world.