In the long history, wars and blood feuds have been frequently staged. In particular, the battle of Hetongbo during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty was even more embarrassing -- the battle that should have been successful eventually led to the annihilation of the main force of the Qing army, and the heavy sacrifices were really heart-wrenching!
The battle of Hetongbo, the reasons behind it, are not limited to the bravery and wisdom of the Dzungar army. To a greater extent, it stemmed from the Qing army's mistakes in strategic deployment and decision-making. So, who should be responsible for this **? Is it just to accuse Emperor Yongzheng of excessive conquest, or Fu Erdan's paralyzing carelessness, or Galdan Tseling's insidious cunning? Let's look back at this extraordinary history and look for possible answers.
History is always full of uncertainties. In the Qing Dynasty, northwestern China was always a headache for emperors. Emperor Kangxi tried to calm the local disputes, but he never succeeded in the pain points of the country. By the time Yongzheng ascended the throne, powerful conflicts broke out again in the northwestern border towns, and the leader of the Dzungar Khanate, Galdan Tseling, even attacked Ningxia and Gansu rampantly, posing a serious threat to the Central Plains.
In the face of such a grim situation, Emperor Yongzheng did not lose his fighting spirit. He was a brave and decisive monarch who decided to completely quell the chaos in the northwest, realize the unification of the country's territory, and prevent the country's ** situation from reappearing. He believes that this is not only a necessary means to maintain the country's long-term peace and stability, but also a historical mission entrusted by the times. So, how exactly did Yongzheng prepare for this important battle?
For Yongzheng, he knows that the unity and unification of the country is the symbol of the perfect "world". However, with such a huge challenge, he needed a brilliant leader to take charge of carrying out this daunting task.
This is, a general named Fu Erdan entered the sight of Emperor Yongzheng. Fu Erdan was highly regarded by the Kangxi Emperor, who was not only experienced in many battles and brave, but also possessed extensive military experience and outstanding leadership skills. For this large-scale campaign against the northwest, Fu Erdan took the initiative to ask Ying to serve as the supreme commander of the battlefield. After receiving Yongzheng's clear instructions, he immediately reorganized the army and vowed to strive for a contact with the turmoil in the northwest of Bo.
However, Voerdan's appetite doesn't stop there. Young and vigorous, he longed for honor and power, and great ambitions sprouted in his heart. This war provides an excellent opportunity to show oneself and build great achievements!
Yongzheng's military order gave Fu Erdan endless confidence. He vowed to destroy the Dzungar army in this battle and exterminate the Dzungar Khanate in one fell swoop, as a glorious chapter in his career!
Voerdan's ambition may have been a key factor in the launch of the campaign. However, the scale of history is not just one.