Time flies, and when the light of modernity shines on this ancient land, people have almost forgotten this bloody history. However, by chance, a young historian discovers a dusty document that uncovers the family's shocking secrets.
The intricate relationship between Hauge and Dolgon is documented, as well as a series of tragedies caused by power struggles. But the most puzzling thing is that the last section of the document mentions a mysterious prophecy that hints at a turning point in the fate of the Hauge family 11 generations later, and this turning point is the appearance of Yoshiko Kawashima. Yoshiko Kawashima, a prominent but controversial figure, has a life full of mysteries and contradictions. How is she connected to Hauge's tragedy, and what does her presence portend?
The roots of the power struggle
Huang Taiji died, and the issue of succession to the throne triggered a power struggle between the government and the opposition. As the eldest son of Huang Taiji, Hauge should inherit the throne, but he has a gentle personality and lacks decisive decision-making skills. In contrast, Dorgon was ambitious, coveted the throne for a long time, and had many cronies in the court.
Although Hauge inherited the appearance of Huang Taiji, he was far inferior to Dorgon in political skills. At a court meeting, Dolgon openly questioned whether Hauge was ready to succeed to the throne, and his words were full of provocations. Hauge had to force a calm response, but his inner worry could not be concealed.
Over time, Dorgon began to secretly support the puppet emperor Fulin, intending to use the young Fulin to control the government. After Fulin ascended the throne, Dolgon's power increased in the court, and he not only installed a large number of cronies, but also secretly fabricated rumors in an attempt to gradually marginalize Hauge.
Hauge was aware of Dorgon's scheme, but failed to take a strong response in time. At a celebration party, he confides in his cronies, blaming himself for failing to see through Dorgon's ruse, which was a major mistake.
At this time, the government and the opposition have been divided into two camps. On one side is Hauge and his supporters, and on the other side is Dorgon and his henchmen. The two forces are surging in the depths of the palace, ready for the critical moment of the decisive battle.
The ruling and opposition elites also chose their sides, some openly supporting Hauge, while others secretly supported Dorgon. The entire Qing dynasty was in turmoil, and the question of succession to the throne became a flashpoint, triggering a protracted power struggle.
In this power struggle, Hauge's mildness of character became his Achilles' heel. Dolgon, by contrast, showed great political wisdom and cunning, not only as a master of strategy, but also as an expert in attacking at critical moments to push Haug into a corner.
At a court meeting, Dorgon once again mocked Hauge in public for his indecision, his words full of thirst for power. Haug tried to convince the people to refute it, but these words pale in the face of Dorgon's shrewd calculations.
Intrigue and betrayal
Dolgon secretly manipulated and supported the puppet emperor Fulin. Fulin was young and ignorant, and became an excellent tool for Dorgon to expand his power in the court. Dolgon's clever placement of cronies besieged Fulin as a puppet emperor.
After Fu Lin ascended to the throne, Dolgon's power increased day by day in the court. He not only installed a large number of cronies, but also secretly weaved rumors in an attempt to gradually marginalize Hauge. Hauge was aware of Dorgon's scheme, but failed to take a strong response in time.
One day, Hauge gathered his cronies to discuss countermeasures. "Dolgon's plot is becoming more and more apparent," he said, "and we must find a way to turn the tide. The cronies looked at each other, but no one answered.
Hauge continued: "We need to gather more men in the DPRK to counter Dorgon's forces. An old minister nodded in agreement.
However, Dorgon's methods are far more insidious than Hauge had imagined. He secretly instructed his cronies to fabricate charges in an attempt to put Hauge in prison. An insider informed Hauge of the incident, and Hauge was shocked.
Hauge immediately convened a meeting of his cronies to discuss countermeasures. One counsellor suggested, "Why don't we preemptively get out of Dorgon's plot." Hauge pondered for a moment, then rejected the proposal.
Soon, Dolgon's plot finally succeeded. Early one morning, palace guards burst into Hauge's dormitory and arrested him. Hauge was forced to be chained and dragged away like a criminal.
Hauge was thrown into prison and lived in a dark, damp cell. The cells were cold and the conditions were harsh, and Hauge's health deteriorated rapidly. In prison, he often talked to his shadow and reflected on his past.
"I could have created glory for the Qing Dynasty, but I was lost in this conspiracy. Hauge muttered to himself in his cell. His voice was full of remorse and unwillingness.
In order to consolidate his power, Dorgon ordered Haug to be killed. One night, several executioners sneaked into the cell and strangled Hauge by the neck with a sack. Hauge fought hard, but he was no match for the outnumbered people.
The next morning, only the blood of Hauge's body was left in the cell. Dolgon's cronies quickly and secretly disposed of the body, covering up the traces of the murder. Up and down the government and the opposition, few people know the true cause of Hauge's death.
Hauge died unjustly, and his family suffered a heavy blow. Dolgon carried out a complete purge of the Hauge family, leaving many displaced and their families destroyed.
Family coverage
Hauge died unjustly, and his family suffered a heavy blow. In order to consolidate his position of power in the court, Dorgon carried out a thorough purge of the Hauge family.
While Haug was imprisoned, Dolgon's cronies began to operate covertly, searching for and apprehending members of Hauge's family one by one. Their actions are ruthless and brutal, and anyone who doubts them will not be spared.
Hauge's younger brother, Hauge, was the first to suffer. Dolgon was told that Horn had visited Haug on several occasions. It was enough to make Dorgon suspicious. One night, Horn is suddenly attacked by a group of masked men at his home, and he struggles to resist but is no match for the outnumbered people.
The next morning, Horn's body was found in a wilderness outside the city, covered in scars. His wife and several young children could only cry when they saw this.
Dolgon's cronies then set their sights on Hauge's sisters and nephews. They were forcibly taken from their homes and their whereabouts are unknown. For a moment, the entire Hauge family was shrouded in fear.
Hauge's eldest son, Hao Zhen, wanted to emulate his father and bring justice to the family. But as soon as he acted, he was hit hard by Dolgon. One day, when Haozhen was going out, he was plotted and beaten in the street by a group of masked men, and he almost died.
After Hao Zhen barely escaped, he had to take his wife and children into displacement, hiding from Dolgon. They moved from place to place and lived in extreme poverty.
Hauge's grandson, Haolun, was not spared. He was still young, but he was captured and imprisoned by Dorgon's men. In prison, he was subjected to all kinds of inhuman abuse and was physically and mentally exhausted.
In the end, Haolun died of hatred at a young age and became the most innocent victim of this family catastrophe.
As Dolgon's purge continued, the Hauges dwindled. Their once-glorious family is now left with only a few remnants of displacement.
Some have fled to remote villages and lived incognito, while others have been forced to leave their homeland and drift in a foreign land. Wherever they are, they live in fear and poverty, and they are constantly on the lookout.
The fall of the Hauge family became an important link in Dolgon's path to power. He completely eradicated this family that might pose a threat to him, clearing the way for himself to enter the court.
However, the havoc brought great suffering to the innocent members of the Hauge family. They were once prosperous and wealthy, but now their families are ruined and displaced. It was a harrowing tragedy and a microcosm of the power struggles of that tumultuous era.
Years later, when people look back on this history, they all express their hatred and condemnation of Dorgon's actions. For his own selfishness, he did not hesitate to eradicate the entire family, and what he did was really outrageous.
Yoshiko Kawashima's rebirth
Eleven generations later, Yoshiko Kawashima was born into the Hauge family. She received a good education from a young age and has a deep knowledge of the family's history. However, fate pushed her down a winding path.
Yoshiko Kawashima's father was a landowner and had a well-to-do family. But when she was 6 years old, a fire took away all of their possessions. In order to survive, Yoshiko Kawashima's family had to move and eventually settle in a small village in the middle of nowhere.
In that impoverished village, Yoshiko Kawashima spent a lonely childhood. She often looks at the sky, dreaming of one day regaining the glory of her family. Her father often said to her, "You are a descendant of the Hauge family, with royal blood in your veins." You are destined to achieve extraordinary things. ＂
Yoshiko Kawashima studied hard and was finally admitted to a prestigious school in Tokyo. During her time at the university, she made some like-minded friends who were passionate about the interests of their country and were full of enthusiasm for the future of their country.
It was during this period that Japanese militarism began to rear. Some radicals preached the idea of a "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" and called on Japanese youth to serve their country. Although Yoshiko Kawashima came from an aristocratic background, her poor childhood made her deeply aware of these ideas.
After graduating, Yoshiko Kawashima joined a secret organization and began spying for Japan. With her outstanding intelligence and courage, she quickly rose to prominence in the organization.
At one time, Yoshiko Kawashima was sent on a mission to China. There, she met a young revolutionary, and the two gradually developed a relationship. However, when Yoshiko Kawashima learned the true identity of this revolutionary, she was caught in a huge conflict.
On the one hand, her loyalty to the motherland obliged her to report the whereabouts of the revolutionary to her superiors, and on the other hand, she fell in love with this man so deeply that she could not bear to betray him.
In the end, love prevails over all. Yoshiko Kawashima chose to hide the whereabouts of the revolutionaries, thus betraying her organization and country. She knew that this decision would have serious consequences for her, but she had no choice.
Soon after, Yoshiko Kawashima's behavior was discovered, and she was arrested and imprisoned. In prison, she often recalled her life and lamented the impermanence of fate. She was once a descendant of the Hauge family and was supposed to inherit the glory, but now she was a convicted traitor.
Yoshiko Kawashima's life has witnessed the decline of family glory and the ups and downs of personal fate. Her story also foreshadows a time when everyone had to make difficult choices and even betray their faith and country in those turbulent times.
Did that mysterious prophecy come true? Did Yoshiko Kawashima's appearance really mark a turning point in the fate of the Hauge family? These questions will forever be left to future generations to explore and answer.