In the long river of history, Wu Sangui, a key figure, bears the vicissitudes of history when he crossed the Ming and Qing dynasties. "Shengwu Ji" and "Qing History Manuscript" revealed that Wu Sangui only led 20,000 elite soldiers when he opposed the Qing Dynasty, while the million-strong army in Kangxi's hands was helpless. However, this seemingly unequal comparison of forces reveals the strength and strategy behind Wu Sangui.
Wu Sangui has 20,000 elite soldiers, and Kangxi's million army, who is the master of the ups and downs?
Wu Sangui's rebellion against the Qing Dynasty was not out of anger or betrayal of the Qing court, but out of the intersection of history that led him to this road of no return. Wu Sangui was originally from the northeast, but he was not a confidant of Kangxi, but was sent to the southwest to continue to contribute to the Qing Dynasty. Kangxi's task to Wu Sangui was far more than just conquering the southwest, but also to let him guard this frontier and act as a vassal king.
Differences between vassal kings: Wu Sangui's special treatment and power.
Wu Sangui's status as a vassal king in the southwest was markedly different from that of other vassal kings. He not only holds military power, but also has the right to manage the people and the people. This kind of unbridled power is almost a copy of the division of the Tang Dynasty. With his background and experience, Wu Sangui cherished this hard-won trust, and on the one hand, he guarded the southwest, and on the other hand, he began to expand his strength.
Wu Sangui's Southwest Development: Changing the Land and Returning to the River and Developing the Economy.
In the early days, Wu Sangui behaved like a model cadre, quickly handling conflicts, and proposing the reform of "changing the land and returning to the stream" to lay the foundation for the governance of the Yongzheng Emperor. He actively sought various subsidies from the Qing court through the development of local agriculture and commerce. Wu Sangui's suggestion not only became a means of governance during the Yongzheng period, but also laid the foundation for him to install his cronies.
Wealth Accumulation and Strength Growth: Wu Sangui's Resourcefulness.
Wu Sangui was good at using financial means to obtain a large amount of subsidies by "crying poor" to the Qing court, including more than 70,000 mu of fertile land. He was well versed in local resources and took advantage of Yunnan's abundant copper resources, making it one of the most copper-producing regions in the Qing Dynasty. Wu Sangui's wealth** was not limited to the subsidies of the Qing court, but also came from his clever use of local resources.
The ingenuity of firearms technology: Wu Sangui's military prowess.
Wu Sangui is not only good at using wealth, but also has the skills to make firearms. The advanced ** developed by him has enabled him to have greater deterrent power in the military. While enriching his military strength, Wu Sangui also limited the development of firearms by the Qing court and retained a technological advantage for himself.
Comparison of strength and final defeat: How did Kangxi lose to Wu Sangui?
Although Wu Sangui's army on paper was only more than 20,000 people, this army was strong. His own soldiers have been baptized by many battles and become his backbone. Wu Sangui's actual strength in the southwest region far exceeded the numbers on paper. In contrast, although Kangxi had a large number of troops, the number of core troops was limited. Under the combined effect of geographical, popular and economic factors, Wu Sangui dared to challenge Kangxi.
Wu Sangui's complete defeat: the strength is not lost to Kangxi, why did he lose?
Although Wu Sangui's strength was not inferior to Kangxi, he was completely defeated in the final battle. There are many factors involved in this, including politics, geography, military and economics. Wu Sangui's anti-Qing uprising ultimately failed to realize his ideals, leaving historical doubts.
Wu Sangui, a key figure in charge of the southwest, has a life of political, military, economic and other factors. His anti-Qing journey is not only a witness to history, but also an interweaving of power, resourcefulness and strength.
Wu Sangui, a historical figure, is exposed to a complex situation, and his life is like a boulder on the stage of history, involving political, military, economic and other levels. The article details Wu Sangui's ruling process in the southwest, his strength, and the final defeat. This made me think deeply about Wu Sangui's resourcefulness and the complexity of history.
First of all, Wu Sangui's political skills and governance concepts are fully demonstrated in the article. The policy of "changing the land and returning to the stream" proposed by him not only laid the foundation for local governance, but also provided a reference for the governance of the Yongzheng period later. Wu Sangui's "screening and investigation" of the local ** showed concern for social problems and determination to solve them, and this governance concept was quite advanced at that time. His political methods laid the foundation for stability and prosperity in the southwest to a certain extent, which left him with a commendable side in history.
Second, Wu Sangui is good at making good use of local resources, especially the clever use of copper resources in Yunnan. This allowed him to make considerable financial gains, not only receiving a large amount of subsidies from the Qing court, but also accumulating huge wealth for himself through commercial activities and other means. I have a deep admiration for his economic approach and financial acumen for his holistic thinking and flexible use of resources.
However, the article also reveals the reasons for Wu's eventual defeat. Although his strength does not seem to be lost to Kangxi on paper, under the interweaving of many factors, he failed to realize his ideals and ultimately failed. The article does not go into detail in this regard, but it can be seen that political, geographical, military, and economic factors played a complex and important role in his anti-Qing campaign.
Overall, Wu Sangui is a figure who has left a deep mark on history, and his resourcefulness and experience in ruling have become a part of history. Through the combing of Wu Sangui's life, the article enables us to better understand the historical context of that era, and also triggers in-depth thinking about historical figures. Wu Sangui's life was a meeting place of politics, military affairs and resourcefulness, leaving us with many places worth thinking about and learning Xi.
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