Why was Ao Bai able to commit 30 felonies without being sentenced to death?What is his character?
Aobai, one of the three generations of the Qing Dynasty, assisted Emperor Kangxi in his early years and established great military exploits for the Qing Dynasty. However, he was eventually deposed by Emperor Kangxi for his exercise of power, brutal rule, and self-interest, and was imprisoned for life.
Aobai's life is full of complex contradictions, why did he commit 30 felonies and survive the death penalty?Let's explore the story of his life.
1.Ao Bai joined the Qing army when he was young, and followed Huang Taiji on many expeditions, with remarkable achievements. In the Battle of Phi Dao, he showed outstanding military talent, led the Qing army to conquer the Ming army base, and became a highly decorated general.
With the passage of time, the influence of Ao Bai in the Yellow Flag has grown. 2.Ao Bai joined the army at a young age, and once accompanied Huang Taiji to conquer Chahar Department, North Korea and other places, and made a lot of military achievements.
In the Battle of Phi Dao, he helped the Qing army successfully capture the Ming army base with his outstanding military talents, and became a highly praised general. After years of hard work, he gradually emerged in the yellow flag and became its central figure.
3.Ao Bai joined the Qing army since he was a child, and participated in the wars of Chahar and Korea with Huang Taiji, and made many contributions. In the Battle of Phi Dao, he showed outstanding military talent, helped the Qing army conquer the Ming army base, and became a general with outstanding achievements.
Over time, he rose to prominence in the Yellow Flag and became its central figure. 4.Ao Bai joined the Qing army since he was a child, and after many battles, he accumulated rich military experience.
In the Battle of Phi Dao, he showed outstanding military talent, successfully assisted the Qing army to conquer the Ming army base, and became a general with great achievements. After several years of hard work, his position in the Yellow Flag became more and more solid, and he became a central figure.
Huang Taiji's death provided a new opportunity for Ao Bai, who firmly supported Huang Taiji's eldest son, and although he was not able to ascend to the throne in the end, Ao Bai was not discouraged by this.
Dolgon's death allowed Emperor Shunzhi to govern pro-government, and Aobai's loyalty was rewarded, and he was given the position of Minister of Parliament and began to participate in the affairs of the Qing court. After the death of Emperor Shunzhi, Emperor Kangxi, who was only 8 years old, succeeded to the throne, and Ao Bai became one of the four ministers who assisted the emperor, although he had the lowest status among the four ministers, but because of the other three ministers, Ao Bai was able to grasp real power.
During the period when Ao Bai was in power, although he had certain political achievements, he formed a party for personal gain, abused his power, and gradually lost the trust of the people. Ao Bai not only killed many political enemies, but also framed and killed Sukh Saha, who was also an auxiliary minister, which terrified the entire court and the people.
3. Aobai's crime and Kangxi's coping methodIn the face of Aobai's crime, Emperor Kangxi was very angry, and he devised a strategy to arrest Aobai and accused him of committing 30 crimes.
Although many ministers in the court advocated that Aobai should be sentenced to death, the Kangxi Emperor did not make up his mind to put him to death, considering that Aobai had made many military exploits for the Qing Dynasty, went through three dynasties, and made contributions to the country.
Emperor Kangxi only dismissed Ao Bai from office, confiscated all his property, and placed him under house arrest. Aobai's comrades were quickly purged, some executed, others dismissed.
Ao Bai spent the rest of his life in confinement, and finally died of illness. Because of his contribution and status in the early Qing Dynasty, Ao Bai was able to survive many crimes after committing them. He was not only a key general in the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, but also played an important role in the political arena of the Shunzhi and Kangxi dynasties.
He played a key role in stabilizing the political situation under the rule of Emperor Shunzhi, and also contributed to the country in the auxiliary government process in the early years of Kangxi. These special identities and historical positions made Kangxi show a tolerant and prudent attitude when dealing with the crisis of Aobai.
5. The life of Ao Bai is full of drama, and his brilliant achievements on the battlefield are overshadowed by his despicable deeds in the power struggle. His story reminds us that power can sometimes lead to disorientation, and that the blind pursuit of power often leads to irreparable consequences.
The experience of Ao Bai shows us how a heroic general can transform into a brutal tyrant, leaving us with a profound historical lesson.
Ao Bai is one of the most controversial figures in the history of the Qing Dynasty. He was a powerful general on the battlefield and a scum in political struggles. His life was full of light and darkness, and people had mixed reviews of him.
Despite his numerous crimes, he eventually escaped the death penalty thanks to Emperor Kangxi's recognition of his past contributions and special status. When dealing with the issue of worship, Emperor Kangxi showed the generosity and wisdom of the Ming monarch, as well as a high sense of responsibility for the interests of the country and the nation.
Overall, Ao Bai is a historical figure full of contradictions, who has both a heroic and warlike side and a depraved side in the power struggle.
He deserved to be severely punished for Aobai's 30 crimes, but the Kangxi Emperor dismissed Aobai, confiscated his property, and imprisoned him out of consideration for his past merits and special status.
This move fully demonstrated Emperor Kangxi's deep understanding of history and his high sense of responsibility for national interests, and also left a precious historical warning for future generations.
Under the reign of Emperor Qianlong, the Qing Historical Manuscript records a number of magnificent construction projects, including the reconstruction and expansion of the Forbidden City, as well as the construction of imperial gardens such as the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace.
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