During the Northern Song Dynasty, the grasp of military power became a great opportunity to seek power and usurp the throne. However, inZhao KuangyinAfter ascending to the throne, civilian officials began to keep an eye on the military generals, trying to weaken their influence. Di QingAs a general from a military family, he is known for his outstandingMilitaryto be inWestern XiaThe rebellion was neutral and made great achievements. He has always taken the lead, and no matter what difficulties and pains he faced, he never flinched. His bravery and loyalty inspired the soldiers and helped the Great Song Dynasty win victory.
Di Qing's exploits were favored by the strategic judge Yoon Su, and he willDi QingRecommended to the ministers at the timeHan QiwithFan ZhongyanHan QiRightDi QingThe talent is amazed, whileFan ZhongyanHe personally taught him to read and called him a "genius". Under the promotion of the two virtuous ministers,Di QingStep by stepPromotions, and eventually became the supreme commander in charge of the forbidden army-Privy Counsellor。HisMilitaryHis talent and loyalty were appreciated by Song Renzong, who rewarded him with the most luxurious mansion in the capital.
However,Di Qing's rise has aroused the jealousy of civil officials. The civil officials feared that he would compete for power in the court with his military exploits and the support of his soldiers. Wen Yanboand other civil officials began to slander in front of Song RenzongDi Qing, making the emperor suspicious of him. Wen YanbotoDi QingOn the grounds that the soldiers supported him, he suggested that the emperor transfer him to the border domain. He also cited TaizuZhao KuangyinThe example of the emperor worriedDi Qingwill covet the throne because of military exploits. Eventually,Di QingHe was forced to leave the capital and transferred to the border domain.
Di QingWhen I learned of my decision to be transferred, my heart was filled with grievances. He wrote to the emperor, stating his loyalty and selfless wishes, and imploring the emperor to retract his order and give himself a clear explanation. However,Wen YanboOnce again, he used his power to make the emperor refuseDi Qingrequest. Di QingForced to leave the capital and continue to defend the territory on the frontier.
During his tenure in the border domain,Di QingStill with an excellent oneMilitarywas able to resist the incoming attack for the Great Song DynastyWestern XiaArmy. However,Wen YanboUnwilling to accept his talent and prestige, he began to plot to frame him. Wen YanboBought upDi QingThe left and right hands around him made up a sceneMilitaryand denounced it to the emperor. AlthoughDi QingStern rebuttal, but the emperor has beenWen Yanbodeceived by rhetoric, identifiedDi QingGuilty. Eventually,Di QingAt the behest of the imperial court, he was wrongfully convicted of rebellion and executed.
Di QingThe unjust death caused a great shock, and many loyal generals were indignant. In the later onesHistory, several emperors successively forDi Qingrehabilitated, and posthumously presented him as prime minister with formal court etiquetteCaptainand other official positions. Di QingIt is also recognized as the Northern Song DynastyHistoryHis image of bravery and loyalty is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Di Qing's life was full of honors and ups and downs, and he excelled with itMilitaryHe made great achievements for the Great Song Dynasty, but he died unjustly because of the jealousy and framing of civil officials. His tragedy is thought-provoking, and it becameHistoryon a warning.