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Preface
In the long river of history, how many heroes and heroes have sacrificed themselves in obscurity and achieved the great cause of others?
Does the story of Zhu Yuanzhang and Han Cheng let us see the light and darkness of human nature?
When an old woman's angry scolding awakens the dusty memory of an emperor, what kind of historical truth is behind this?
Grassroots counterattack: Zhu Yuanzhang's rise road
In 1328 AD, in a poor peasant family in Fengyang, Anhui Province, Zhu Yuanzhang fell to the ground.
Who would have thought that this child from a humble background would become the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty in the future?
Zhu Yuanzhang was a teenager and had a difficult life. There are many brothers and sisters in the family, and Zhu Yuanzhang ranks fourth.
When he was 17 years old, a great drought swept in, followed by a terrible plague.
Zhu Yuanzhang's parents and brothers passed away one after another, and the burden of life instantly fell on the shoulders of this underage teenager.
Fate always seems to like to play jokes with people with lofty ideals. When he was desperate, Zhu Yuanzhang chose to become a monk.
However, life at the temple did not bring peace to this hungry young man.
Soon after, the temple was forced to dissolve due to its inability to afford the taxes. Zhu Yuanzhang lived on the streets again and began a life of wandering.
As the so-called Seon lost his horse, he didn't know if it was a blessing.
This upheaval and displacement experience allowed Zhu Yuanzhang to get acquainted with many heroes in the rivers and lakes.
It also gave him a deeper understanding of the suffering of the people at the bottom.
These experiences laid a solid foundation for him to lead the rebel army in the future.
Chance to meet the master: the chance of Zhu Yuanzhang and Guo Zixing
In 1352, at the age of 24, Zhu Yuanzhang came to Chuzhou (now Chuzhou, Anhui).
At this time, the Yuan Dynasty was already in turmoil, and peasant uprisings broke out one after another.
In Chuzhou, Zhu Yuanzhang met the person who changed his life - Guo Zixing.
Guo Zixing was one of the leaders of the local Red Turban Army.
When they first met, Guo Zixing was attracted by Zhu Yuanzhang's temperament.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was dressed in rags, his eyes were firm and his conversation was extraordinary.
Guo Zixing was keenly aware that the young man in front of him was by no means an idle person.
After Zhu Yuanzhang joined Guo Zixing's team, he soon showed extraordinary military talent.
He was brave and good at fighting, and he was able to use stratagem to lead his army to victory many times.
Guo Zixing relied more and more on Zhu Yuanzhang, and even married his adopted daughter Ma to him.
It was under Guo Zixing's command that Zhu Yuanzhang got acquainted with many future ministers of the humerus, including Han Cheng.
Friends in distress: the revolutionary friendship between Zhu Yuanzhang and Han Cheng
Han Cheng, this name is not conspicuous in the long river of history, but his importance to Zhu Yuanzhang is irreplaceable.
When they first met, Han Cheng was just a small captain in Guo Zixing's army.
But he was soon impressed by Zhu Yuanzhang's talent and personality.
Zhu Yuanzhang is righteous and has a bold personality, which is in line with Han Cheng's temper. The two quickly became friends who talked about everything.
As Zhu Yuanzhang's status in the army gradually rose, Han Cheng also rose to the top and became a middle-level general.
The two often fight side by side and cooperate tacitly. In Zhu Yuanzhang's most difficult time, Han Cheng never gave up.
When Guo Zixing began to be suspicious of Zhu Yuanzhang, Han Cheng did not follow the crowd, but chose to follow Zhu Yuanzhang.
He saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was a person who really had the ability to change the world, and Guo Zixing had lost the ability to continue to lead the rebel army.
Han Sung's choice was undoubtedly correct. Under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang, the strength of the rebel army grew rapidly.
And Han Cheng has also become one of Zhu Yuanzhang's most trusted henchmen, second only to Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and others.
A twist of fate: the thrilling battle of Poyang Lake
The year 1363 is destined to be a year that changes the direction of Chinese history.
This year, Zhu Yuanzhang and Chen Youliang, the leader of another separatist force, launched an earth-shattering decisive battle at Poyang Lake.
Chen Youliang led an army of 600,000 and slaughtered violently. In contrast, Zhu Yuanzhang's army was numerically disadvantaged.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that what really determined the outcome was not the number of troops, but the morale and strategic deployment of the soldiers.
As soon as the war began, the two sides were in a stalemate.
Chen Youliang's navy was indeed skilled, and Zhu Yuanzhang's warships were repulsed many times.
Seeing that the situation was precarious, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the bow of the ship to be turned around, ready to regroup.
However, the heavens did not grant the wish. Due to improper operation, Zhu Yuanzhang's boat ran aground!
This fatal mistake was immediately caught by Chen Youliang. He sent elite troops to take Zhu Yuanzhang's Chinese army tent.
At the critical juncture, Zhu Yuanzhang's generals rushed to help.
However, Chen Youliang had already prepared and sent troops to intercept it, making it difficult for reinforcements to approach for a while.
At this moment, Han Cheng stepped forward.
He pulled Zhu Yuanzhang into the cabin and said eagerly: "Lord, now is not the time to pay attention to the courtesy of a monarch and a minister.
You quickly change into the clothes of the creeps and escape. I'm here to pretend to be you and distract your enemies. "
Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly shook his head and said, "No!" How could I leave my brothers and run for my life? "
Han Cheng smiled bitterly: "Lord, you have to understand that you are more important than all of us.
As long as you're around, we have hope. If you fall, all our efforts will be in vain. "
Under Han Cheng's repeated persuasion, Zhu Yuanzhang finally agreed to this plan.
He changed into the costume of an ordinary soldier and fled the battlefield taking advantage of the chaos.
And Han Cheng put on Zhu Yuanzhang's armor and led his own soldiers to kill the enemy bravely.
Han Sung's plan succeeded. Chen Youliang's army was attracted to him, and Zhu Yuanzhang was able to get out.
But Han Cheng also paid the price with his life because of this. He was exhausted in the fierce battle, and finally fell into the water, where he died a heroic death.
Chen Youliang mistakenly thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was dead, so he couldn't help but be a little underestimated. 、
This gave Zhu Yuanzhang a chance to breathe. He quickly regrouped and launched a counterattack.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang turned the tide of the battle and finally won a big victory.
In the battle of Poyang Lake, Zhu Yuanzhang won a decisive victory.
Chen Youliang was also killed in the chaos. This victory laid the foundation for Zhu Yuanzhang to unify the country in the future.
However, behind this victory, Han Cheng bought it with his life.
Success: Zhu Yuanzhang's path to the emperor
After the Battle of Poyang Lake, Zhu Yuanzhang's power expanded rapidly.
He successively defeated Zhang Shicheng, Fang Guozhen and other separatist forces, and finally officially proclaimed himself emperor in 1368 and established the Ming Dynasty.
After ascending the throne, Zhu Yuanzhang was crowned a hero. Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and others have all received rich rewards.
However, in this meritorious reward, Han Cheng, who had already been sacrificed, was forgotten.
This was not intentional by Zhu Yuanzhang. After the establishment of the new dynasty, all kinds of waste were waiting to be revived, and Zhu Yuanzhang was busy every day.
In addition, Han Cheng has been sacrificed and has no heirs in the court, so it is naturally temporarily shelved.
Zhu Yuanzhang may think that when the country stabilizes and he has free time, it will not be too late to praise Han Cheng.
However, the state was busy, day after day, year after year, and the matter was put on hold.
Angry Awakening: The Old Woman's Courage and Truth
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, Zhu Yuanzhang had ruled the Ming Dynasty for many years. In order to observe the people's feelings, he often went out on patrol.
During an inspection, something happened that Zhu Yuanzhang will never forget.
On that day, Zhu Yuanzhang and his entourage walked on a country road. Suddenly, an old woman blocked the way.
She opened her eyes angrily, pointed at Zhu Yuanzhang and scolded: "Zhu Yuanzhang, you ungrateful thing!"
Now that you are enjoying all your glory and riches, have you ever thought of my poor son? "
The people around were scared silly. Isn't this old lady going to die? Dare to call the name of the saint directly, and speak disrespectfully!
However, to everyone's surprise, Zhu Yuanzhang was not angry,
Instead, he asked with a ashamed face: "Old man, may I ask who your son is?" "
The old woman snorted coldly and said, "Poyang Lake, Han Cheng!" "
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was immediately struck by lightning. He finally remembered the brother who had saved his life in the Battle of Poyang Lake.
Memories that have been obscured by busy government affairs for many years are flooding in at this moment.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately knelt down and kowtowed to the old woman to apologize: "Old man, it's my fault."
You are right, I am indeed sorry for Brother Han Cheng. I beg your pardon, I will definitely compensate you and Han Cheng's family. "
Belated compliment: Zhu Yuanzhang's act of compensation
After returning to the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately ordered Han Cheng to be posthumously sealed.
He posthumously crowned Han as the general of An Yuan, the lieutenant of the light car, and the marquis of Gaoyang County.
And in the Zhongchen Temple in Yugankang Mountain, he cast a statue for Han Cheng and sacrificed.
At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang did not forget Han Cheng's family.
He learned that Han Cheng had left a son named Han Guan in his hometown, so he summoned him to the palace and served as a guard.
Later, Zhu Yuanzhang promoted Han Guan to the commander of Guilin's right guard to show his favor.
For Han Cheng's mother, Zhu Yuanzhang is even more preferential.
He sent someone to take the old man to the capital, place him in a house, and send someone to take care of him.
Every holiday, Zhu Yuanzhang will send people to send rich gifts and condolences.
Zhu Yuanzhang also wrote a memorial article specifically for Han Cheng, which has such a paragraph:
"Riding the ocean in the wind, how many feasts will I have? Di I am chaste and still ringing! "
It means that Han Cheng's heroic deeds will always inspire future generations, and his loyalty and integrity will always echo in people's hearts.
These actions are not just compensation for Han Cheng and his family,
It is Zhu Yuanzhang's deep nostalgia and respect for this friend in distress.
epilogue
The story of Zhu Yuanzhang and Han Cheng allows us to see the complexity of human nature and the vicissitudes of history.
It tells us that even emperors can have negligence and faults.
But more importantly, a wise man should be able to face up to his mistakes and work hard to correct them in a timely manner.
Readers, have you ever had a forgotten benefactor in your life?
If you had the chance, how would you repay them? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.