In Jiujiang, Jiangxi, a heavy rain is like a cry between heaven and earth, pouring down. The year 1644 was not only a watershed in history, but also the end of an era. The Ming Empire, fragmented by external troubles and internal strife, finally ushered in its end. However, in this turbulent era, there is a group of people, either heroic, or cunning, or persistent, or hateful;They have written thrilling legends in the long river of history.
Speaking of the danger of the Dashun Army in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, I have to mention one person - Liu Zongmin. This commander not only has a firm heart, but also shows the heroic spirit of not fearing strong enemies. He was trapped in Jiujiang by Wu Sangui, and the situation was precarious. However, even in the face of death threats, Liu Zongmin did not show a trace of fear.
At this moment, outside the city, tens of thousands of Qing troops and Wu Sangui's troops surrounded him. In the city, there are the remnants of the Dashun army that is in trouble and has not yet received reinforcements. On a stormy night, the tense breathing of the soldiers and the sound of iron armor clashing can be heard.
It is said that on that stormy night, Liu Zongmin stood at the head of the city and looked at the sky. Although there was a surging Qing army and Wu Sangui's team in front of him, he still confidently said to the soldiers around him: "Although the beast is trapped, it is still fighting!"God bless me Dashun!”
In reality, however, he may have known in his heart that miracles do not come. As recorded in history, it is simple and straightforward: Liu Zongmin was finally captured by Wu Sangui and unfortunately killed.
However, what we are going to talk about today is not just about blood and fire, killing and death. Let's look back on those smoke-filled years with a bit of humor.
It is said that when Wu Sangui tied up Liu Zongmin and sent him to the interrogation hall, the two actually had a rather dramatic "quiz competition".
Wu Sangui asked, "Do you know why you ended up like this?"Liu Zongmin retorted: "Oh?."Do you think that if you catch me, you will be able to calm the world?Stop dreaming!”
Despite the grim situation, even God couldn't seem to bear to look at him directly, Liu Zongmin still maintained his sense of humor, "I want to see if you can do anything to me." ”
Wu Sangui just sneered and didn't say much. When Azig learned the news and hurried to interrogate Liu Zongmin, he could no longer change the tragic fate of this hero. But Azig asked the question: "Why do you think you lost?"Liu Zongmin replied like a philosopher: "Defeat is unfavorable in time, favorable in place, and there is nothing at all." ”
As for Chen Yuanyuan, the legendary woman who is beautiful and attracts countless heroes to bend her waist, she only exists in the complex emotions in Wu Sangui's heart: hatred and love are intertwined into wounds.
Finally, a light-hearted anecdote: a certain historian discovered an episode while studying ancient texts - it is said that during the tense war, a tavern in Jiujiang City even held a "who looks like the general" competition to boost morale. Even in the moment of life and death, people still maintain a sense of humor and joy in life.
In this way, in the chaos and disorder, we jointly wrote a historical epic of blood and tears. These moments of courage, wisdom and humor constitute an unforgettable memory monument on our way forward. Because history is never monotonous, and always gives future generations unlimited space for thinking and enlightenment with its complexity and multifacetedness.