Preface
In Chinese history, Zhu Di, this name can be described as well-known in the history of the Ming Dynasty. As a generation of heroes, his life can be described as more than conquest.
However, the cause of his death is quite strange. After Zhu Di returned to Yumuchuan, he died suddenly, while Yang Rong secretly sealed him in a barrel and quietly returned to Beijing. So, how did he pass away, and how was he properly accommodated?
Zhu Di's career
As the son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di has shown extraordinary military talent since he was a child. In his father's long war to pacify the world, the young Zhu Di repeatedly performed miraculous feats, and he was brave and good at fighting, which was impressive. This extraordinary force also laid a solid foundation for him to ascend the throne and become emperor in the future.
After ascending the throne, Zhu Di quickly started his career. As a Ming monarch who was well aware of the importance of the frontier, he understood that he had to firmly control the situation in the north in order to ensure the long-term peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, he resolutely decided to personally lead an expedition to Mongolia, vowing to completely sweep away this old opponent.
Before and after, Zhu Di made a total of five expeditions to Mongolia. Each time, he was on the battlefield in person, commanding steadfastly, and being brave and fearless. Under his wise decision-making and courageous leadership, the army was invincible, and the Mongols were convinced. Zhu Di's prestige has also spread far and wide all over the world and has become a generation of masters in people's minds.
Zhu Di's exploits not only won the hearts of the army, but also won long-term peace for the Ming Dynasty. Under his rule, the frontier was stable, the people were well-being, and the Ming Dynasty entered a period of unprecedented prosperity. This emperor of martial arts was also called "Yongle Emperor" by later generations.
However, even such an emperor with martial arts could not escape the fate of life, old age, sickness and death. In 1424, Zhu Di was already sixty-four years old, but he still had a sincere heart to protect the people, and decided to launch a final expedition to Mongolia.
Difficulties and a difficult journey
This expedition was also the most difficult in Zhu Di's life. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was in a period of financial constraints, with a serious shortage of grain and grass reserves, and it was difficult for armaments to keep up. But Zhu Di still insisted on going his own way, insisting on personally leading the army to the battle, vowing to exchange for an environment for the people to live and work in peace and contentment.
Along the way, the army encountered numerous hardships and obstacles. The grain and grass were exhausted, and the horses were exhausted. Even Zhu Di himself seemed to be powerless, and his physical strength was depleting day by day. But he still gritted his teeth and persevered, vowing to complete this last expedition.
Under the tenacious will and heroic leadership of Zhu Di, the army finally reached the Mongolian border. After a fierce battle, Zhu Di finally achieved his goal and temporarily calmed the turmoil on the frontier. It was also the last brilliant achievement of his life. But on the way back, an accident quietly came, completely changing everything.
Zhu Tang Death
On the way back, Zhu Di's physical condition deteriorated. When he arrived at Yumuchuan, he was already dying, and his life hung by a thread. Seeing this, Ma Yun, the eunuch beside him, hurriedly invited the university scholars Yang Rong and Jin Youzi to discuss countermeasures.
The three of you have finally made up their minds. They decided to block the news of Zhu Di's death first, and only circulated among a few people. After all, Zhu Di is the heart of the army, and if the news leaks, the heart of the army may be difficult to stabilize.
What's more, the power struggle between Zhu Di's son Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaochu has been surging. Once the news of Zhu Di's death comes out, the two may take the opportunity to fight and cause turmoil. This is undoubtedly worse for the Ming Dynasty, which has just pacified the frontier.
Faced with this tricky situation, Yang Rong was level-headed and quickly came up with a clever plan. He proposed that Zhu Di's body be sealed in a tea tin bucket and secretly transported back to Beijing. The idea is simple, but it's not easy to do.
Yang Rong's clever plan
Yang Rong first ordered people to collect tin products, then melt them down and recast them into a huge sealed barrel. In order to prevent information from leaking, all the craftsmen involved in the casting were executed after the completion of the casting, ensuring absolute secrecy. In this way, Zhu Di's body was safely sealed in a tin bucket, clearing the way for secret transportation back to the capital.
This clever plan not only protected Zhu Di's dignity, but also cleared the way for Zhu Gaochi's succession. After all, once the news of Zhu Di's death comes out, the power struggle between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaochu may cause a bloody storm. And Yang Rong's wit successfully avoided all this.
The key to Yang Rong's ability to come up with such a clever plan is his deep understanding of Zhu Di. As Zhu Di's bachelor, Yang Rong has always been by his side and witnessed the heroic deeds of this master.
He is well aware of the importance of Zhu Di to the military spirit, and also understands the power struggle between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaochu. Therefore, at this critical moment, he was able to propose a clever plan that could not only protect Zhu Di's dignity, but also maintain Zhu Gaochi's status.
It can be said that it was Yang Rong's wit and loyalty that successfully protected Zhu Di's body and cleared the way for Zhu Gaochi's succession. The wisdom of this scholar laid a solid foundation for the future of the Ming Dynasty.
Secretly transported back to the capital
On that night when the black wind was raging, a mysterious convoy quietly left the Yumu River. In the center of the convoy was the huge tin bucket containing Zhu Di's body.
In order to avoid attracting attention, the entire convoy was closely guarded, and any idle people were stopped on the perimeter. Yang Rong and Jin Youzi personally led the team, always on the lookout for fear of any accidents.
They know very well that once the news leaks, I am afraid that it will cause a bloody storm. The power struggle between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaochu could break out at any time. Therefore, they must ensure that Zhu Di's body can reach the capital safely, clearing the last obstacle for Zhu Gaochi's succession.
In this way, the convoy went all the way north, through many dangers and obstacles, and finally arrived in the capital. Fortunately, everything went smoothly along the way, and Zhu Di's body was safely transported back to the capital, paving the way for the next transfer of power.
Zhu Gaochi succeeded to the throne
After Zhu Di's body was secretly placed, Zhu Gaochi soon succeeded to the throne and became the new emperor. But his power is far from secure.
As Zhu Di's eldest son, Zhu Gaochi is naturally the most qualified candidate to inherit the throne. But after all, he was not as brave and good at fighting as his father, and his military talents were not as good as before. What's more, he also faces a huge threat from his younger brother Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu is a restless existence. This brave and warlike prince thinks very highly of himself and is very dissatisfied with Zhu Gaochi's succession. Before Zhu Di's death, he was under house arrest in the capital and was not allowed to go out. Zhu Di knew his ambition well and was afraid that he would take the opportunity to rebel. As soon as Zhu Di died, Zhu Gaoxu became even more unscrupulous.
He was always on the lookout, looking for an opportunity to seize the throne. Zhu Gaochi was naturally well aware of his intentions, so he was more cautious and took precautions. The power struggle between the two is destined to be a life-and-death struggle.
All this will kick off a new prelude in the future. But what is certain is that at this critical moment, Yang Rong's wit and loyalty undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the future of the Ming Dynasty.
epilogue
Zhu Di was brave and good at fighting all his life, and he can be described as a generation of heroes in the Ming Dynasty. But even an emperor like him, who is famous for his martial arts, could not escape the fate of life, old age, sickness and death in the end.
Fortunately, he also had a group of loyal and good courtiers under him, and when he died, they saved his body with wisdom and courage and avoided a turmoil.
His loyal courtiers will also serve as models for future generations to follow. Only people like them can truly achieve a generation of Ming masters and create a glorious dynasty.