Remember to "shoot the first bird".
Xu Da, an existence that makes Zhu Yuanzhang both awe and jealous. He had outstanding military achievements and brilliant achievements, and was one of the founding heroes of the Ming Dynasty. However, his high achievements caused Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion and uneasiness. In order to weaken Xu Da's power, Zhu Yuanzhang set up a poisonous plan called "melon vine copy", which was intended to connect Xu Da's relatives and friends. When Xu Da heard the news, he chose to resign and returned to his hometown, no longer caring about the government. However, his fate did not change because of this.
Zhu Yuanzhang, a suspicious and murderous emperor, was distrustful and jealous of Xu Da. He once said: "I'm not afraid of rebellion in the world, I'm only afraid of Xu Da's rebellion." He believes that Xu Da has a heavy army and has the ability to subvert his own country. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang always tried every means to weaken Xu Da's power, and even wanted to get rid of him.
Xu Da's military exploits are too outstanding to surpass Zhu Yuanzhang himself. As one of the best generals under Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da participated in all major battles of Zhu Yuanzhang, defeated Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng, Yuan Dynasty and other enemies, and made great contributions to Zhu Yuanzhang's establishment of the Ming Dynasty. However, the high level of his military exploits made Zhu Yuanzhang feel uneasy.
Xu Da's popularity was too high, and he was loved by the people and soldiers. He was a loyal and righteous man, not greedy for money, not good at killing, not willing to make meritorious deeds, and was very kind to the people and soldiers. After he captured the city, he always strictly forbade robbery** to protect the lives and property of the people. He was also very popular in the army, and the soldiers were willing to serve him.
Xu Da's military exploits and popularity made Zhu Yuanzhang feel inferior and uneasy. He was afraid that Xu Da would threaten his dominance and that Xu Da would betray him. Therefore, he wanted to get rid of Xu Da many times in order to keep his dynasty.
However, no matter how suspicious and distrusted Xu Da was, he still chose to resign. He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to weaken his power, especially after the poisonous plan of "melon vine copying" came out. He understood that his life and the safety of his family were more important than anything else, so he resolutely left the court.
Xu Da's departure did not change his fate, and Zhu Yuanzhang was still suspicious of him. Xu Da's loyalty and talent have earned him praise and respect, but it has also put him in trouble. He made countless feats for the country and the people, but in the end he had to leave his homeland and live a reclusive life.
Xu Da's story gives us deep food for thought. In a world of power strife, loyalty and talent do not guarantee a person's safety and status. Sometimes, we need to compromise and back down to save ourselves and our families.
Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion of Xu Da allows us to see the corruption of power and the danger of **. No matter how high a person's prestige and meritorious deeds are, they cannot resist the corruption of power and the oppression of **. Xu Da's fate is a cautionary tale for us to re-examine the relationship between power and loyalty.
Xu Da, a brave and fearless general, is eventually overshadowed by the shadow of power. His story teaches us that loyalty and talent do not guarantee a person's happiness and security. In a world of intrigue and suspicion, we should remain vigilant and calm. Only in this way can we preserve our dignity and life and realize our values and ideals under the shadow of power.
Author: Wang Gongjian.