Wen Lao Dazi.
This article is 2420 words in total, and the reading time is about 4 minutes.The Ming Dynasty was a glorious period in Chinese history, with many benevolent monarchs, virtuous lords, and Ming monarchs, but there were also a few emperors who had a bad reputation. Among them, Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen is such a criticized emperor. He was defeated in a battle against the Mongols in the north and was taken prisoner. After returning to the dynasty, he unjustly killed Yu Qian, the hero of national salvation, and did not learn the truth until three years later.
Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen.
What happened at that time?Today, Lao Dazi will take you into the history of the Ming Dynasty
In 1449 AD, there was an uproar in the Ming Dynasty, and many ministers knelt on the ground. In the main hall, there is a handsome and dashing young man, he is Zhu Qizhen of Ming Yingzong. Hearing the military report that the northern Warat army was attacking the border of the Ming Dynasty in four directions, the young emperor was so excited that he decided to personally lead the army to fight.
Although most of the Chinese samurai disagreed, who could stop an emperor who had made up his mind?
As a result, Zhu Qizhen led an army of 500,000 to launch an attack on Wara. He believed that, despite the enormity of Warat, there were only a few tens of thousands of troops, and the 500,000 troops he led were enough to trample it under his feet.
However, things did not turn out as he expected. Wara's 30,000-strong army against the 500,000 Ming army was like chopping melons and vegetables, and they wounded the elite of the Ming Dynasty stationed in Tumubao. And the dozens of important ** who accompanied the army were all killed, which is undoubtedly worse.
The most deadly is the dignified Emperor Ming, who became a prisoner of the Mongols!The emperor was captured, the elite army was annihilated, and the Warat army pointed at the capital!
Just when other ministers were discussing moving south, abandoning half of the Ming Dynasty, and only caring about their own official positions and fortunes, a person took the initiative to stand up.
When the news of Zhu Qizhen's capture reached the capital, the people of the government and the opposition were panicked, and some people even suggested moving south to avoid disaster, and the Ming Dynasty was crumbling at this time. Just when the imperial court was in chaos, Yu Qian stepped forward and firmly supported the proposal to hold on to the capital and refused to retreat.
Yu Qian immediately began to mobilize reinforcements and rations, and resolutely decided to hold on to Beijing, and he requisitioned troops from Shandong and Henan to rush to the capital. Yu Qian realized the importance of grain and grass for a protracted war, so he asked the reinforcements to go to Tongzhou to transport grain first, and bring the reserve grain to the capital.
At the same time, in order to prevent the Wara army from using Zhu Qizhen's status as the emperor as a threat, Yu Qian suggested that Empress Dowager Sun should make Zhu Qiyu the emperor. In this way, Zhu Qizhen is no longer the emperor, and the value of use for the Warat army is greatly reduced.
Under Yu Qian's careful management, the situation in which the army was discouraged and the Beijing division was in danger was reversed. The common people also took part in the defense of their own initiative, serving as militiamen, participating in the construction of city walls, and contributing their strength to the defense of the country.
Just when Beijing's defense system was gradually improving, Warat's army also slaughtered under the city of Beijing, preparing to capture Beijing. Yu Qian decided to personally lead the soldiers and horses of the capital out of the city to meet the enemy and strive to seize the opportunity.
At dawn the next day, Yu Qian personally went to Deshengmen to supervise the battle. He knew the importance of morale to the battle situation, so he personally went into battle and fought bravely to kill the enemy, hoping to boost the morale of the army. The two armies clashed, and the battle was extremely tragic.
Yu Qian. Yu Qian was at the forefront and braved the rain of arrows to kill the enemy. His behavior greatly boosted the morale of the Ming army, and he successfully repelled several enemy forces. The Varat army was so heavy that it had to retreat temporarily.
In this battle, Yu Qian not only led the army to repel the strong enemy, but more importantly, revitalized the morale of the army. The siege of Beijing was temporarily lifted, the Ming army was victorious, and the defense of Beijing came to an end.
Yu Qian's achievements are extraordinary, but he devotes himself wholeheartedly to his country, but he does not realize that he has provoked many enemies.
History is always full of unexpected twists. Eight years after Yu Qian's brilliant exploits, the Ming Dynasty fell into turmoil again. In 1457, Zhu Qiyu, the then Emperor Jingtai, fell seriously ill and died.
The ministers took the opportunity to conspire with the eunuchs to stage a coup d'état to restore the reign of Ming Yingzong, who had been captive for eight years. Emperor Jingtai was deposed, and Yingzong returned to power.
However, this Yingzong is no longer the high-spirited young emperor he was at the beginning. The long prison life made him suspicious and cruel. In order to consolidate his imperial power, he was determined to purge his political enemies and rebuild his prestige. Therefore, at the beginning of the restoration, he ordered the execution of a number of ministers, including Yu Qian, as a demonstration of strictness.
As Emperor Jingtai's most trusted hero, Yu Qian naturally became a thorn in Yingzong's eyes. Youngjong is determined to get rid of this cronie, who is seen as a threat. Yu Qian was executed by Ming Yingzong.
Soon after, the guard ** Yu Qian was arrested and taken to the capital for trial. Yingzong ordered torture to force him to confess so-called "rebellion" evidence in order to justify his killing.
In the end, Yingzong ordered Ling Chi to be executed at Caishikou, mercilessly killing this loyal minister who had made great contributions to the country. When the execution was carried out that day, tens of thousands of people poured into the scene to mourn and mourn, and the scene was very tragic.
Yu Qian. The sentence "to leave innocence in the world" left by Yu Qian before his execution deeply touched people's hearts and became a swan song that has been passed down through the ages.
1. Framed: Only for the restoration of the famous teacher
In the eighth year of Jingtai, when Zhu Qiyu of the Ming Dynasty was seriously ill, Shi Heng, Cao Jixiang and Xu Youzhen welcomed the Emperor Taishang to restore the throne. Subsequently, they proclaimed to the courtiers and immediately arrested and imprisoned Wang Wen, a scholar of the Qianhe University. They framed Yu Qian for conspiring with Huang Hong to make misdeeds, and plotted with the eunuch Wang Cheng and others to welcome the canonization of King Xiang's son.
Shi Heng and others insisted on this statement and urged the Taoist officials to play. Du Yu Shi Xiao Weizhen was convicted in a trial, accused him of rebellion, and sentenced to death. Wang Wen couldn't bear this kind of false accusation and was eager to refute, but Yu Qian smiled and said, "This is just Shi Heng's intention, what's the use of justifying?"”。
The ensuing recital caused some hesitation on Yingzong, who said, "Yu Qian does have merit. However, Xu Youzhen said: ".If you don't kill Yu Qian, the restoration will be famous. So, Ming Yingzong finally made up his mind.
2. Originated from the personal enmity of offending Yingzong
When Zhu Qizhen was captured, as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, his identity could guarantee his safety. However,Yu Qian considered the future of the Ming Dynasty and suggested that the Empress Dowager set up another emperor and make Zhu Qizhen the emperor. Although this decision was very wise, it undoubtedly offended Zhu Qizhen.
Therefore, although Yu Qian has made great contributions to the rebuilding of the Ming Dynasty and has made outstanding contributions to the country, in Zhu Qizhen's view: Yu Qian must die.
Three years later, Zhu Qizhen's confidant Li Xian returned to Daming from Wara, and couldn't wait to kneel down and shout: "Your Majesty, you have been deceived!"”。Ming Yingzong listened to the narration of his confidant Li Xian: "At the beginning, Yu Qian suggested that Zhu Qiyu be established only out of loyalty to the country, and he should not be executed.
In addition, Emperor Jingtai was already weak at that time, and his son had already died. He can only choose to make you or your son emperor. But for the sake of their power and wealth, those courtiers let you carry the charge of killing your brother and launched a rebellion. However, all you get is to ascend to the throne a few days earlier than originally planned!”
Hundred Families Helping Plan Yingzong frowned and thought about it, perhaps because of a trace of regret in his heart, a trace of regret flashed on his face. So he began to investigate the people who had supported the killing of Yu Qian, and justified Yu Qian's name and praised his achievements.
History is often cruel, and Yu Qian 8 years ago did not hesitate to risk his life to defend the imperial city;Eight years later, he was brutally murdered under this wall on false accusations.
History is also often just, and the feats of heroes have been passed down through the ages and celebrated from generation to generationThe sinful deeds of the wicked are deeply rooted in the hearts of future generations, and are spurned and despised by the world.