In the long course of history, there was a thrilling battle that happened to Zhending Ping'an, who defeated the Yan army many times, but was eventually captured. This moment became a key node in the power game between Zhu Di and Emperor Jianwen. Ping'an, who had almost assassinated Zhu Di, was captured, and the morale of the Yan army was greatly boosted.
At the critical moment of the Battle of the Xianghe River, Ping'an's resolute answer made Zhu Di very emotional. However, Zhu Di did not dispose of Ping'an, but escorted him to Beiping along with other captured generals. For Zhu Di at that time, the brave and warlike peace was a scarce resource, and if it could be included in his command, it would definitely increase his strength.
Zhu Di's kindness and co-optation were not only beneficial to him personally, but also a deterrent to other generals in the imperial court, at least not to add chaos and increase resistance. Ping An is Zhu Yuanzhang's adopted son, and Zhu Di's move has invisibly narrowed the psychological distance between him and other generals.
However, after the defeat of the Ping An'an army, the imperial court's army of Yan was greatly weakened, and the army led by Sheng Yong appeared to be alone. Emperor Jianwen adopted the advice of Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng and mobilized 100,000 Liaodong soldiers and horses to Jinan to join Tie Xuan, trying to cut off the back route of the Yan army. However, plans don't always come to fruition.
In May of the fourth year of Jianwen (1402), Zhu Di led his army to Sizhou, and the defender Zhou Jingchu surrendered the city. Zhu Di took advantage of the situation to enter the Huai River and confronted the Yan army led by Sheng Yong across the river.
In order to prevent Zhu Di from going south, Emperor Jianwen mobilized 400,000 troops to be stationed in Huai'an. Huai'an's defender Mei Yin firmly pledged his allegiance to Emperor Jianwen, and it was difficult for Zhu Di to quickly capture Huai'an. At the same time, the guards in Fengyang and Yangzhou were also fully prepared, posing a big problem for Zhu Di.
In this situation, Zhu Di decided to adopt a change of tactics. He sent an envoy to Huai'an's concubine Du Wei Mei Yin to ask for "incense", but Mei Yin decisively refused and cut off the messenger's nose, expressing his adherence to the righteousness of the monarch and ministers.
In the face of the resistance of Xu An, the defender on the south bank of the Huai River, Zhu Di had to find a breakthrough again. He ordered boats to be built and rafted, pretending to be ready to cross the river, while sending elite troops to cross the river upstream to carry out a surprise attack. This strategy succeeded, Sheng Yong was defeated and retreated, and the Yan army captured all the warships, successfully crossed the Huai River, and captured Xuyi.
At the next military meeting, Zhu Di discussed the next plan of action. Some people suggested attacking Fengyang first, and some people advocated attacking Huai'an first, but Zhu Di denied it. The defenders of Huai'an and Fengyang were well prepared, and it was not easy for Zhu Di to capture these two cities.
At this critical moment, Zhu Di's eyes turned to Yangzhou. He sent an envoy Wu Yu to recruit Wang Li, the guard general of Yangzhou, however, Wang Li heard that the Yan army had arrived and had already intended to surrender. Under the vigilance of Wang Bin, the superintendent of the imperial history, and the commander Chonggang, Wang Li was arrested and imprisoned. Chonggang urgently stepped up the training of soldiers and horses, repaired the city, and prepared to meet the battle at any time.
In order to motivate the division within the Yan army, Zhu Di ordered the letter to be shot into the city, and offered a reward for capturing the king's imperial history. Under the circumstance that the guard Wang Bin was well guarded, Zhu Di adopted ingenious means to successfully rescue Wang Li and Yangzhou surrendered.
After the fall of Yangzhou, the door of the imperial court was wide open, and Gaoyou, Tongzhou, Taizhou and other places fell into the hands of the Yan army. Zhu Di then collected ships, prepared to cross the river, captured Yizhen, and camped at Gaozi Port.
Emperor Jianwen learned that the Yan army was approaching, and urgently dispatched envoys to recruit troops, so that the imperial historian Lian Zining went to Hangzhou to recruit troops. Zhu Di was stationed in Jiangbei, and the ministers asked to go out to defend the city in order to protect themselves, and the capital division gradually emptied.
In order to gain time, Emperor Jianwen sent the lord of Qingcheng to negotiate peace. The county lord of Qingcheng is the niece of Zhu Yuanzhang, who was once canonized as the princess of Qingyang, and was renamed the county lord of Qingcheng after Emperor Jianwen ascended the throne. However, Zhu Di was vigilant about this action, making it clear that this was a traitor's delaying tactic and did not want to be fooled.
Zhu Di's persistence and resourcefulness enabled him to find a breakthrough in the predicament and win step by step. This historical turning point not only shows Zhu Di's military talent, but also reveals the dilemma of Emperor Jianwen in the political struggle. This historical story has become a highlight of the Ming Dynasty's conspiracy, which is thought-provoking.
Historical Transition: Zhu Di's Resourcefulness and Emperor Jianwen's Dilemma" vividly outlines a key game of power and intrigue in the history of the Ming Dynasty. This historical story shows Zhu Di's outstanding talent in military resourcefulness, and also highlights the plight of Emperor Jianwen in the political struggle.
First of all, through a real historical description, the article vividly portrays the confrontation between Ping An and Zhu Di, and how Zhu Di made good use of Ping An's talents to skillfully solve military problems. This shows Zhu Di's outstanding wisdom in military strategy, as well as his good use and importance of talents, and presents readers with the image of a military general with outstanding resourcefulness.
Secondly, the text reflects the complex situation within the imperial court at that time. Emperor Jianwen's adoption, the deployment of troops, and the response to the defenders of different cities all reflect political complexities. Zhu Di responded flexibly to this political dilemma, and successfully broke up the opponent's resistance by changing tactics and mobilizing troops, showing his superiority in political resourcefulness.
In addition, Zhu Di's response to the county lord of Qingcheng is described in detail in the article, highlighting his sensitivity to the enemy's schemes. Zhu Di rejected Emperor Jianwen's strategy of delaying the army, showing a firm stance that he did not want to be used by the enemy. This shows his sobriety and decisiveness in political strategy, and makes the reader full of respect for this historical figure.
Overall, the essay succeeds in outlining Zhu Di's military and political prowess through vivid descriptions of historical events, as well as Emperor Jianwen's dilemma. This historical turning point is not only a highlight of the history of the Ming Dynasty, but also provides readers with profound historical reflections. Through an in-depth interpretation of the historical stories of this period, we can better understand the political pattern and characters of that time, which provides a useful reference for our understanding of history.
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