preface:
Be honest and be generous, this is beyond reproach! But you have to set this set against enemies or potential enemies, and your fate is only one, and that is to be pitted!
As the saying goes: "Kindness does not control the army, righteousness does not raise wealth, kindness does not serve officials, affection does not establish things, benevolence does not engage in politics", to put it bluntly, great benevolence is not benevolent, and things must be done according to successful methods, and cannot be done according to the thinking of "good people", so that they harm themselves and do not say it, and the organization they are in is also harmed!
Chen Sheng, the leader of the Dazexiang Uprising, was an upright man, a man of temperament, clear love and hatred, courage, ability, trust in everyone, and finally died without a place to bury, he did not understand until he died, why did everyone deceive him? What are the reasons for his failure, or the lessons, that we can learn from?
The "Dazexiang Uprising", also known as the Chen Sheng Wuguang Uprising, was a peasant uprising caused by the excessive and insufficient flexibility of the Qin government (the specific process is familiar and not much introduction), Chen Sheng shouted out the strongest voice of the times, "Prince General Xiang, Ning has a kind of Hu"!
This uprising, like a wildfire, spread rapidly once it was ignited by Chen Sheng, and the world was in chaos, "the world was bitter and Qin Jiuyi", and the poor people responded one after another, unveiled the poles, successively attacked Jin County, Chen County, etc., and finally became the king of Chen County, established a political power, and the national name was "Zhang Chu".
Chen Sheng Wuguang uprising line
However, the good times do not last long, and their prosperity is also bold, and their demise is also sudden! In just 6 months, less than half a year, it was suppressed by the Qin army, Chen Sheng was killed by the coachman Zhuang Jia on the way to escape, and the million army was wiped out, and the failure was so fast, why was it? How much does it have to do with Chen Sheng?
One. The opponent is strong, the Qin army is still powerful, and the Qin government is still there
At the time of Chen Sheng's uprising, part of the main force of the Qin army was in Lingnan, part of it was in Jiuyuan, and the Area of Chen County was empty, which was the reason why the uprising went so smoothly.
Chen Sheng's general Zhou Wen led an army to attack Hangu Pass, and the Court of Great Qin really had no way out, and it was difficult for Qiao Women to cook without rice, and there were no troops, so what to do? Now the troops are mobilized, it is too late, and the whip is beyond reach!
Shaofu Zhang handan
Genius conceived, the Qin army went to war
At a time when there was no idea, the Great Qin general Xing Zhu, Shaofu Zhang Handan, suggested that the prisoners who were building the Lishan Mausoleum should be selected and organized into an army, equipped with sophisticated equipment, and sent to fight the rebel army!
Large crossbow machine
This idea is simply earth-shattering and incredible! A bunch of criminals, relying on them to fight? What if I ran? What if I turn against the odds? Are they willing to fight? Is there combat effectiveness?
However, this chapter is worthy of being a famous general, and with this group of criminals, they have urgently practiced, and they have promised to put down the rebellion, and after they have been put down, each of them will be promoted to the rank of a knight, and the identity of criminals will be relieved, so that this army of criminals will quickly form a combat effectiveness, and also learn to operate the large military equipment of the Qin army!
Everything is ready, whether it is a mule or a horse, and you have to see you on the battlefield!
In the first battle of Hangu Pass, and then in Xingyang, the bravery of the prisoner army was abnormal, coupled with the sophisticated equipment of Great Qin, the destruction of the general decay, where is the peasant army an opponent? One touch is broken, scrambling to escape, and the main force is completely annihilated!
Large siege equipment
Let's imagine that Chen Sheng's peasant army, even the main force of the Chu army led by Xiang Yu later, could withstand the impact of Zhang Handan's army at this time?
No, no! This is the main reason why Chen Sheng's army was quickly defeated! The combat strength of the Qin army is still there, and the Qin government is still strong! Qin Zheng restrains the Qin Army, and the Qin Army protects qin Zheng!
(To add, the later failure of Zhang Handan was due to the fact that the Qin government had been lost and the military's heart was shaken, and this problem had not yet appeared at this time)
Two. Chen Sheng is simple, and there are many villains
Chen Sheng is a man of pride, a man of temperament, the former villagers came to him, he was a good reception, but when he heard someone say bad things about him, he couldn't stand it, mood and anger formed in color, not disguised at all, felt that these people do not know how to be grateful, so treat you, but also say bad things about me? Leave you alone!
You see, what is this? Isn't this simply, temperamental man?
The nobles of the Six Kingdoms turned to him one after another, saying that they were helping him expand his territory and asking him for soldiers and food, but in fact they were expanding their own strength. Isn't it obvious that you want to borrow chickens to make eggs? Can't see that?
But Chen Sheng didn't think so! He thought, "I'm so good to the nobles of the Six Kingdoms, they can still pit me"?
Don't talk about credit, is this still human? Yes, they are indeed not human beings, and as soon as they return to their homeland, they immediately do not listen to his commands. Chen Sheng was so angry that he stomped his feet and didn't trust anyone anymore!
You see, this is not a temperamental person, what is this? People are good people, but you can't do it! Isn't this waiting to be pitted?
Three. There are a lot of strategic mistakes
Strategic Mistake 1.
Da Chu Xing, Chen Sheng Wang. It is indeed a bit too hasty to quickly become king, to unite all enemies that can be united, you are so anxious to become king, what about the nobles of the six countries who want to mix with you? Isn't that a break for them?
Strategic Mistake 2.
Wu Guang, Chen Sheng's good partner, was also the only person in the rebel army who really had one heart with Chen Sheng and had a strategic vision, and it was no exaggeration to say that he was the pillar of the rebel army.
But what about this Chen Sheng? In the face of the accusations of Wu Guang by the surrounding people, not only did not stop it, but also felt that he had a lot of face, which led to centrifugal detachment, and deliberately did not go to the rescue when Wu Guang fell into a heavy siege, which eventually led to Wu Guang fighting alone and being defeated and killed!
How can this enlightenment be a great thing? As the saying goes, unload the grind to kill the donkey, you have not unloaded the grind, you have to kill the donkey? Can he not fail?
Chen Sheng and Wu Guang revolted together
Strategic Mistake 3.
The attack of Chen Sheng's army had no strategic focus, and they attacked everywhere without a clue. There are many clues, and naturally there are many people who need them.
Did he have so many available generals under his command? No!
Can he control so many generals? No!
So what are you going to do? It can be said unceremoniously that Chen Sheng's army was defeated, even if it was not defeated, even if the Qin State was destroyed, this group of arrogant generals under his command would definitely not listen to his command, and he could not control the situation!
(Note: Writing here, I think of Li Zicheng, why did he have to take Luo Rucai around to fight in Henan, and not let him leave alone again, is afraid of not being able to control him, if you compare, Li Zicheng is still much smarter than Chen Sheng!) ）
To sum up, the enemy's excessive strength, lack of its own ability, and too many strategic mistakes caused Chen Sheng's uprising, which was completely suppressed in just 6 months! Chen Sheng was also killed by the coachman Zhuang Jia!
Hard work for 6 months, white for others to make wedding dresses! mugwort...
postscript:
Good rewards are the only good things!
After Zhuang Jia killed Chen Sheng, he originally wanted to go to the Qin Army to ask for merit and reward! However, once in Chen Sheng's palace, Lu Chen, the captain of the guards who had cleaned up, had been favored by Chen Sheng and was determined to avenge Chen Sheng!
Killed by the coachman
Relying on the righteous banner of avenging King Chen Sheng, he quickly organized the "Cangtou Army", captured Chen County, and captured Zhuang Jia alive!
The candles were bright, the flags were hunting, and the frightened Zhuang Jia was dragged by a few soldiers and tied to the pillars that had been prepared! Trance, life is better than death!
Angry people rushed up one after another, some had to pinch, some had to twist, some had to bite...
The seller seeks glory, and the Zhuang Jia who does not talk about martial virtue is gone...
"Chen Sheng" Wang, forever!