The Ming Dynasty was once glorious for a while, but with the interweaving of internal and external factors, it was on the verge of extinction. However, in the army before the fall of the Ming Dynasty, why did there not appear a hero who saved Chongzhen?
At the time of the fall of the Ming Dynasty, there were still many powerful armies. However, they did not stand up to save Emperor Chongzhen. It's a fascinating puzzle: Why did the soldiers who had been loyal to the Ming Dynasty lose their ability to act at this critical moment? Let's take a look back at what was going on.
On the one hand, the Ming Dynasty army faced a difficult situation both internally and externally. Internal worries refer to the power struggle within the imperial court, and the problems of eunuch dictatorship and cabinet resistance are becoming increasingly serious, which brings huge instability to the Ming regime. The external invasion came from the invasion of the Manchus, and its strength and threat should not be underestimated. These factors weaken the cohesion and loyalty of the army.
At the same time, the corruption of the Ming Dynasty also seriously eroded the morale of the army. Corruption leads to problems such as lack of adequate supplies and unfair treatment of the army. This affected the soldiers' will to fight and loyalty, causing them to gradually lose trust in the imperial court.
The army before the fall of the Ming Dynasty faced internal conflicts and conflicts. During this period, generals surrendered or pledged allegiance to different forces, forming various separatist forces. Some generals even privately proclaimed their own "emperors" in an attempt to protect their own interests. Such a situation has led to a sharp decline in the cooperation of the armed forces, and the ability to fight in coordination has been lost.
Faced with the already crumbling situation of the Ming Dynasty, many army generals began to think about their future livelihoods. Seeing signs of the imminent demise of the Ming regime, they decided to abandon their support for Emperor Chongzhen and chose to cooperate with emerging forces to preserve themselves.
Therefore, although there were still a large number of troops before the fall of the Ming Dynasty, they ultimately failed to rescue Emperor Chongzhen due to internal and external troubles, corruption, the army, and the personal motivations of the generals. This is not only a strategic mistake, but also a kind of helplessness brought about by the change of the times.
In fact, every dynasty had a reason for its demise, and the Ming Dynasty was no exception. We should learn from history and keep exploring and improving to avoid repeating the mistakes that led to the decline and fall of dynasties. Only in this way can we maintain our perseverance in the stormy moment and live up to the historical mission.
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