Aobai, a military general who left great achievements in the history of the Qing Dynasty. His life is full of legends, and he followed Nurhachi in his early years to fight, and his achievements were outstanding, especially in the Ming and Qing dynasties. However, Aobai's life was also full of twists and turns, and he was hit and dangerous many times, and for him, there were both glorious achievements and twists and turns.
In the long river of history, Aobai is like a bright pearl, inlaid in the historical picture of the Qing Dynasty. His life carried the vicissitudes of the rise and fall of the dynasty and was a legendary figure in the early Qing Dynasty. However, Aobai's fate was not all smooth sailing, he experienced various twists and turns, and was repeatedly hit in political struggles.
In 1644, the Qing army captured Beijing, and Ao Bai became one of the founding heroes of the early Qing Dynasty with his loyalty, diligence, and military exploits. He was terrified in the battle of Azig to conquer Hubei and break Li Zicheng's army, and was known as "the first warrior of Manchuria". These achievements made him an important figure in the political landscape of the early Qing Dynasty, and he became a central figure in the power struggle between Dolgon and Hauge.
However, in the power struggle between Dorgon and Hauge, Aobai is also embroiled in this complex political maelstrom. With a heavy army in hand, he resolutely supported the son of the first emperor through an oath with the ministers of the two yellow flags, and defended the young emperor Fulin's accession to the throne. This action made Dolgon dare not act rashly, and eventually left the young Fulin with a chance to succeed him.
However, during the reign of Dolgon's regency, Ao Bai was repeatedly brutally attacked. Fined, condemned to death, and reformed to the people, his fate changed dramatically in just a few months. The embarrassment of this situation makes people wonder why this once famous general has suffered such painful blows so frequently
The first death occurred in the early years of Shunzhi. Ao Bai made great achievements in the campaign against Li Zicheng's Dashun army, however, he was punished with a fine of silver taels for obeying the words of the banner officer Tan Tai and failing to follow the edict of the Qing court. This blow gave him a taste of the ruthlessness of the court's schemes.
The second death occurred in the fifth year of Shunzhi, when he was forced to be punished for fighting with Haoge's army for Zhang Xianzhong's merits. Subsequently, the conflict between Hauge and Sony once again put Ao Bai in a difficult situation, and he was convicted again for sheltering Sony. This series of events put him under pressure in the political struggle.
The third death occurred in the seventh year of Shunzhi. During Dorgon's illness, Ao Bai was charged with violating the order and prosecuted for harboring. Although it was eventually changed to death-free redemption, this incident still put Ao Bai in a dangerous situation.
It is worth noting that despite his repeated setbacks in political struggles, Ao Bai was not a heinous traitor. In the process of being ****ed to the point of near-death many times, he showed a quality of upholding justice and being loyal to the master. Between Hauge and Dolgon's power schemes, Ao Bai did not betray for personal gain, and always remained loyal to the royal family.
This may also be the reason why when Kangxi was in power later, Ao Bai was able to override the ministers so much and appear domineering. He was loyal to the first emperor, and he may have regarded the young Kangxi as his own flesh and blood, so he did not hesitate to support Kangxi's succession of power.
After Shunzhi became pro-government, Ao Bai became a close confidant and right-hand man of the emperor's side. He played a pivotal role in major state affairs, participating in the negotiation of approval procedures, handling the affairs of the Mongolian Horqin Ministry, and coordinating the relationship between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. His loyalty and military exploits earned him a high position in the imperial court.
Aobai's life is like a magnificent wave of history, and his military exploits and loyalty can be called a beautiful scenery in the early Qing Dynasty. However, he was also repeatedly frustrated in the storms of political struggles, which made his life even more tortuous. The fate of Ao Bai is not only his personal legend, but also a microcosm of the history of the Qing Dynasty, showing the ups and downs and honor of a general in the court.
In the torrent of history, Aobai's life may be a legend that cannot be replicated, but his loyalty, bravery, and quality of upholding justice can be recorded in history forever. The rise of the Qing Dynasty is inseparable from such a group of brave and loyal generals, and Aobai is one of the bright stars, shining on that magnificent era.