The Kangxi Dynasty faced unprecedented challenges in maintaining its dominance. As a frontier officer, Zhu Guozhi was caught in the whirlpool of rebellion and had a bad fate. Why didn't he take the opportunity to send his wife and children away, but killed his own flesh and blood with his own hands? What kind of conspiracy and mystery are hidden behind this? Zhu Guozhi's life seems to be shrouded in clouds, what kind of ending did his loyalty come about? Isn't there a deeper hidden meaning in this?
A victim of the power struggle at the imperial court
Zhu Guozhi was originally the prefect of Chaozhou, and in his early years, he offended the powerful because of his outspoken advice. In the twelfth year of Kangxi, Wu Sangui, the king of Pingxi, intended to divide one side, and Zhu Guozhi was ordered to spy on him. Unexpectedly, when Wu Sangui heard that Zhu Guozhi had impeached him, he was immediately furious, intending to kill Zhu Guozhi to prevent future troubles.
At the beginning of Kangxi's pro-government, the power was not yet fully controlled, and the government and the opposition were incomprehensible. The ministers, fearing that Wu Sangui would mutiny, went against the norm and attacked him en masse, demanding that Zhu Guozhi be severely punished. Kangxi had no choice but to detain Zhu Guozhi to appease Wu Sangui's grievances.
Although Zhu Guozhi was spared death, he was demoted to the governor of Yunnan, and before he took office, Kangxi personally encouraged him and ordered him to monitor Wu Sangui's movements. Zhu Guozhi understood that this was Kangxi's test for himself, and readily agreed, and went to the post with his family.
What Zhu Guozhi did not expect was that Kangxi's move was just an expedient measure, and there were still many problems of nationality in the DPRK and China. The ministers were afraid of Wu Sangui's strength, and always suspected that Kangxi intended to weaken the vassal king. Zhu Guozhi became a victim of the struggle between the government and the opposition and was put in a dangerous place to bait wolves.
From the beginning of his tenure as governor of Yunnan, Zhu Guozhi was under the close surveillance of Wu Sangui. Wu Sangui's strength is strong, and Yungui Town is under his control, Zhu Guozhi has no other way but to secretly reconnoiter Wu Sangui's movements, hoping to take the opportunity to escape.
Unexpectedly, Wu Sangui had already seen through Zhu Guozhi's intentions and was determined to nip it in the bud. Wu Sangui changed his previous flamboyant and domineering style, but instead showed an amiable face and tried his best to curry favor with Zhu Guozhi, intending to make the other party relax his guard.
Zhu Guozhi's wife was cautious by nature and was reluctant to go to Yunnan with her husband. Seeing this, Wu Sangui ordered Mrs. Zhu to be imprisoned in a private house, and threatened: "If Zhu Guozhi dares to cause trouble, you will not be welcome!" Mrs. Zhu was afraid that her husband would suffer and had to give in to Wu Sangui.
Although Zhu Guozhi was in the position of governor, he was actually strictly guarded by Wu Sangui and could not move freely. Wu Sangui even secretly instructed his cronies to retaliate against Zhu Guozhi's family, making them extremely painful.
At the same time, there was also a turbulent undercurrent within the Qing court. Zhu Guozhi went to Yunnan to spy on Wu Sangui, but someone with a heart secretly framed him and slandered him for other plans. Kangxi monarchs and ministers were in a dilemma, so they had to let Zhu Guozhi fend for himself in Yunnan.
In order to protect his family from humiliation, he had to end it himself
As time passed, Zhu Guozhi thoroughly understood his desperate situation. As a thorn in Wu Sangui's side, he has no way out but to die. If he acts rashly, Wu Sangui will definitely harm his wife and children. Zhu Guozhi was painstaking and lonely, and there was nothing he could do.
At this time, in order to report to the imperial court, Qincha Hachita intended to escape with Zhu Guozhi. Zhu Guozhi knew that even if there was a possibility of escape, Wu Sangui's spies were all over Yunnan, and their efforts were in vain. What's more, if he escapes alone, he is afraid of being severely punished by the imperial court.
Zhu Guozhi judged the situation and learned that all the previous actions against him were just Wu Sangui taking the opportunity to retaliate. In order to protect the Qing Dynasty, Zhu Guozhi had no choice but to choose the last way out.
In the silence of the night, Zhu Guozhi sat alone, determined to end his family's life in a difficult way to avoid Wu Sangui's humiliation. He was full of grief and determination, and finally made up his mind.
In the early morning, Zhu Guozhi first sent his wife away from the world. Mrs. Zhu died unjustly, and she was unswervingly committed to her life. Then, Zhu Guozhi walked into the children's bedroom, with tears in his eyes, and cut off the fire of life of his two children with his own hands.
The former Zhu Jiaqiji has turned into scorched earth today. For Zhu Guozhi, however, this is the only way to save his family from humiliation. He was filled with grief and anger, but he had to be so resolute.
Zhu Guozhi finally chose to be martyred and loyal
After ending his family's life with his own hands, Zhu Guozhi looked at his life in turn. As a cloth cloth, he was known for his outspoken advice in his early years, and suffered a lot of cold reception. It was not until Kangxi was in power that Zhu Guozhi was reused and was ordered to go to Yunnan to monitor Wu Sangui.
Unexpectedly, Wu Sangui was insidious and cunning, secretly set up many predicaments, and imprisoned Zhu Guozhi's family, intending to force Zhu Guozhi to comply. Zhu Guozhi refused to bow his head, and would rather cut off his flesh and blood life with his own hands than be humiliated.
Just when Zhu Guozhi was about to commit suicide, he suddenly reversed himself and was determined to turn things around. Although Wu Sangui had a good plan, he failed to fully understand Zhu Guozhi's loyalty and bravery.
Zhu Guozhi thought secretly: I came here to monitor by order, although I will not die well, but if I isolate myself under Jiuquan like this, will I not live up to His Majesty Kangxi's ardent expectations? I am homeless, and I can only die to repay the shame of the country!
As a result, Zhu Guozhi immediately launched an action, first leading his family to loot weapons and munitions, and then uniting the remnants of the imperial court to launch an uprising. He was ambitious and set the stage to take advantage of the opportunity to win back a city.
At first, Zhu Guozhi was aggressive, and Wu Sangui was tired of defending. But after all, Zhu Guozhi's forces were lonely, and Wu Sangui dispatched a large army to surround him in a few days. Zhu Guozhi personally led his own army to fight bravely and died in the fierce battle.
The merciless mockery of history, Zhu Guozhi was wronged
Zhu Guozhi died on the battlefield and died bravely. However, his loyalty was mercilessly mocked by history, and he was wronged to the extreme.
At first, in order to cover up his crimes, Wu Sangui framed Zhu Guozhi for "supporting the army and respecting himself and plotting against the imperial court". At the beginning of Kangxi's pro-government, the power was not fully controlled, so he had to listen to slander and arrest and behead Zhu Guozhi.
A few years later, Wu Sangui completely rebelled, and Kangxi suddenly realized that Zhu Guozhi was a loyal minister. But it was too late, and Zhu Guozhi's unjust case was unjustified, so it could only be recorded in history, and it became a regret.
What's even more outrageous is that although Zhu Guozhi's family has suffered misfortune, they cannot escape their fate. Although Wu Sangui was defeated by Kangxi, his subordinates still ravaged Yunnan and killed all Zhu Guozhi's wives and children to vent their personal anger.
Back then, Kangxi once personally promised to rule Zhaoxue for Zhu Guo. Unfortunately, in the later period of Kangxi's reign, he gradually lost his ideals and became more obsessed with conquest wars. Although he sometimes misses Zhu Guozhi's loyalty, he has never been able to show him up.
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In this way, Zhu Guozhi can be called a real soul. He sacrificed his life for the country, but in the end he was treated like this, which can be described as a great injustice. Even in his later years, Kangxi felt deeply remorseful and placed Zhu Guozhi's coffin in the cemetery, hoping to make up for his regrets.