Emperor Kangxi once praised Zhao Liangdong of the Qing Dynasty as a pillar of the country, praising him as a heroic figure who could wield a war knife on the battlefield and fight for the country and the people.
His bravery was not accidental, but because of his resourcefulness and courage. He was a general of the Qing Dynasty and one of the four Han generals in Hexi. His ingenuity lies in being able to spot fighter planes in places that others can't see, and his courage lies in being able to make decisions to protect the entire army in a critical situation.
During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Liangdong made great achievements for the country with firm belief and perseverance, which was the pride of the Qing Dynasty.
Zhao Liangdong, a Han general in the Qing Dynasty, joined the army with outstanding courage after the Qing army entered the customs, and was promoted to Gaotai guerrilla because of his combat merits. He cherished the country, regarded money and power as dung, and never coveted pleasures.
He not only has outstanding military achievements, but also is very honest and law-abiding, regards money as something outside his body, and regards power as a feather. According to the "Qing Historical Manuscript: The Biography of Zhao Liangdong", during the suppression of Yunnan by Sangui, although he experienced a long battle such as the fall of Shifan, he was still able to remain poor, and the wealth of his children did not accumulate abundantly.
When the city was broken, the generals scrambled to grab the treasure, but Zhao Liangdong got nothing, and purged the soldiers, warning them not to covet property that did not belong to them. He knew that war had nothing to do with money, and honor and disgrace depended on fate, so he taught soldiers not to be rich** and to remain innocent.
In the face of the oppressive forces in Ningxia, he did not privately order the execution out of selfishness, but enforced the law impartially, played the Kangxi Emperor, and finally executed him according to law. Kangxi was optimistic about him and wanted to promote him to be the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou and the secretary of the military department, but he was not keen on power, he thought that it was a crisis that Ningxia was ungarrisoned at this time, so he took the initiative to resign as governor, but was opposed by Kangxi.
He is concerned about the imperial court, selfless and desireless, no matter where he is, he will never forget his original intention, only think about the interests of the country, and will not change because of the level of power.
The reason why Zhao Liangdong was able to make great achievements in the imperial court was not only his extraordinary combat skills, but also his Han identity. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi always adhered to the concept of the Manchu and Han families, believing that the imperial court needed not only Manchus, but also Han Chinese.
Therefore, the "Manchu and Han family" policy was the most important national policy throughout the Qing Dynasty, and it was also the basis for ensuring the long-term peace and stability of the country. This policy can not only alleviate the contradictions between nations and classes, but also the key to stabilizing the morale of the imperial court and strengthening the strength of the country.
Only the harmony between the Han and the Manchus can ensure the stability of the imperial court and the long-term development of the country.
Wenchen and military generals were the key to maintaining the stability of the imperial court and laying the foundation of the country. Such as Chen Tingjing, Yu Chenglong and Zhang Yanyu, etc., were highly relied on by Emperor Kangxi. However, this is not enough, the Han Chinese also need to be involved in the military generals, and only the joint efforts of the civil ministers and the military generals can ensure the stability of the court and the people's peaceful residence.
Emperor Kangxi highly praised Zhao Liangdong's integrity and selflessness, and his military talent and strategic vision far exceeded ordinary people. Zhao Liangdong has always taken a rigorous attitude towards the war and the general trend of the country.
Although he was once belittled for his straightforwardness, his public heart far outweighed his selfishness, as can be seen in his loyalty to the court and his love for his country. Kangxi was able to restore him to his position not only because of his courageous courage and clever strategy, but also because he was able to pacify the Han people and help the emperor stabilize the imperial court and consolidate the policies of the Manchu and Han families.
Zhao Liangdong was born in the first year of the Ming Xizong Tianqi, he was poor since he was a child, and he began to study in the academy at the age of thirteen. Perhaps because he entered the school too late, Zhao Liangdong did not show his talent for dancing and writing, and after several failures in the imperial examination, he temporarily put down Wenmo.
However, military books became the joy of his life, he loved the military, he was taller and burier than his peers since he was a child, and in his spare time he would wave his fists and feet, read military books and theoretical books.
In the context of the entry of the Qing army into the customs in the second year of Shunzhi, the governor Meng Qiaofang was recruiting soldiers, which was an excellent opportunity for Zhao Liangdong to exercise himself and serve the country.
So, he decided to join the military camp after consulting with his father and wife. This decision became a turning point in Zhao Liangdong's life, and also opened up a path for him to surpass ordinary people and become a battlefield hero admired by future generations.
Zhao Liangdong, who had just stepped into the barracks, felt confused about everything. He was inconspicuous, facing only the weapons he had heard of in the past and the skilled combat skills of others, and without a military background, he felt that he was full of enthusiasm and had nowhere to show it, and he was often frustrated because his skills were not as good as others.
However, he did not let this deter him from giving up on himself. On the contrary, he still adhered to the garrison of the Shaanxi Green Battalion, read military books, was good at observing the combat skills of others, knew the strengths of others, and made up for his own shortcomings.
He firmly believes that if he perseveres, he will eventually have the opportunity to serve his country.
He was not willing to spend his life in the military camp, seized the opportunity, and followed Hong Chengchou to fight in the Yunnan-Guizhou region. As the adjutant general of the Chinese army, he charged into battle and seized every opportunity to improve his combat level.
With his extraordinary will and excellent combat skills, he was promoted to the rank of commander-in-chief of Guangluo. In the eleventh year of Kangxi, he received a recommendation from Daniel Zhang, the governor of Gansu, and was transferred to Tianjin. In order to serve the imperial court, he successfully quelled the rebellion of the three feudatories and was promoted to the governor of Ningxia in the thirteenth year of Kangxi.
Zhao Liangdong was not satisfied with this, in order to find out the traitor, he sent the culprit to defend, and at the same time took the opportunity to disintegrate their gang, ask for a holy decree, ** the thief, and clear the obstacles for the emperor's inner court.
Five years later, Wu Sangui, who was guarding Yunnan, spread rumors and civil strife under the banner of opposing the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty, which shook the Qing Dynasty in just a few months.
Zhao Liangdong was not satisfied with waiting passively, in order to gain the emperor's trust, he took the initiative to ask to keep his family members in the capital as hostages, hoping to lead the army to defeat Wu Sangui.
He marched resolutely southward, successfully routed the Wu army in the northern Sichuan region, and in the process was appointed a brave general. Under his leadership, the army won successive battles and successfully recovered Chengdu.
Zhao Liangdong's outstanding performance was highly appreciated by the Kangxi Emperor, and he was again sent to Yunnan to fight a decisive battle with Wu Sangui's subordinate Wu Shifan. Zhao Liangdong lived up to expectations, cooperated with Zhangtai, successfully defeated Wu Shifan, and was appointed as the secretary of the military department.
However, in the Sichuan Campaign in the 19th year of Kangxi, Zhao Liangdong's subordinate Zhu Yike's operation to rescue Jianchang failed, and due to improper command, Jianchang City was lost, which brought a temporary defeat to the Qing army.
However, Zhao Liangdong was not discouraged, he quickly mobilized his troops and led his troops to Kunming, Yunnan. In the siege of Kunming, although the Qing army was heavily guarded, it could not easily break through the city because of insufficient military firepower.
However, in less than a month, Zhao Liangdong's reinforcements successfully broke through the city of Kunming.
After the war in Yunnan was pacified, Zhao Liangdong was summoned to the capital. In an argument with a minister named Wang Dabao over merit, Emperor Kangxi pointed out that the two lacked a sense of the big picture.
Due to Zhao Liangdong's stubborn character and Emperor Kangxi's intention to protect the heroes, Zhao Liangdong was ostracized by the powerful and finally forced to return to his hometown. In 22 years, Zhao Liangdong went home on sick leave to recuperate.
However, he always has the court and the battlefield in his heart, and he will not stop there. Two years later, he went to the court again, and although his path to serving the country seemed to be blocked, he still hoped to return to the battlefield and serve the country.
Remembering his merits and incorruptibility, the Kangxi Emperor restored his official position as general and governor in the twenty-fifth year.
In Zhao Liangdong's military career, there were many thrilling combat experiences, but once because of an emergency, he decisively ordered the whole army to retreat, saving the lives of countless soldiers.
This incident not only demonstrated his outstanding military talents, but also highlighted his ability to pay attention to details and be good at dealing with emergencies. When Zhao Liangdong was reinstated as a general and was confused by his patriotic ambitions, the emperor sent him to attack Mishu Pass.
In order to ensure the smooth operation of the army, Zhao Liangdong led the army to rest and rectify in a pit. On the way to rest, Zhao Liangdong felt unwell because of the water and soil adaptation, so he went to the latrine next to the camp.
Just when it was convenient for him, he noticed that the ants on the side were carrying food, and they were moving in swarms towards the high slope in the distance. This reminded him of a saying, "When ants move, there will be heavy rain." ”
This, combined with the recent hot and dreary weather, made him immediately predict and prepare for the possible bad weather. This incident once again proved Zhao Liangdong's military talent and decisiveness, and also demonstrated the importance of his attention to detail and observation.
It's not uncommon for ants to swarm in the wilderness, but it's this sight that alerts Liangdong. Because the upcoming heavy rain will undoubtedly make matters worse for the soldiers who are fighting, which will not only dampen the morale of the soldiers, but also affect the combat strategy.
He immediately returned to his camp, where he found that it was in a low-lying area, and if it did rain heavily, deep water could form on the ground, causing the soldier to drown.
This will not only bring huge economic losses, but also consume military strength, and the consequences will be immeasurable. So, he immediately gave the order for an emergency retreat.
After receiving the sudden order, the soldiers who had just completed their stationing were full of doubts, why did they have to change their positions when they had just stopped? The soldiers, who had not yet established enough trust in Liangdong, found that his persuasiveness had significantly weakened at this time.
Seeing this, Liangdong had to issue another order: "The whole army retreats, and those who violate the order will be beheaded." "Despite the dissatisfaction and resentment of the soldiers, they immediately began the transfer, taking into account the duties of the servicemen.
As soon as the soldiers packed up their military supplies and packed their bags to reach the high ground, the sky suddenly became unbeautiful. The originally clear sky was covered with dark clouds in an instant, and the gloomy sky instantly began to rain heavily, so violently that it was impossible to see the terrain ten meters away.
Soon after, heavy rain flooded the camp where they had just been stationed. At this time, everyone suddenly realized that the order that Liangdong had given before was their life-saving **.
The soldiers finally understood the deep meaning of Zhao Liangdong's order, saying that he "knew things like a god", so they had even more respect for him.
Three months later, Zhao Liangdong captured Yangping Pass, marched into Xianxian, and joined forces with Wang Jinbao at Ningqiang. The following year, he led his troops into the White Water Dam. Although the enemy had the advantage of the terrain and lined up along the river bank to monitor the Qing army, the high tide of the river made it impossible for ships to pass normally.
At such a critical moment, only the brave can achieve ultimate victory in the narrow passage. Zhao Liangdong brandished his horsewhip and commanded the three armies to attack in the direction he instructed, and his morale soared, and the whole army raised his arms and shouted.
Zhao Liangdong himself rushed to the front, riding his horse to the other side of the river embankment in the torrent, and no one flinched even when the enemy was bombarded. The enemy's morale was shattered and they scattered across the embankment.
Zhao Liangdong took advantage of the victory to pursue, not giving the enemy a chance to breathe, and finally regained Chengdu ten days later. Every success of Zhao Liangdong stems from his excellent command and is also the result of the unity of the army.
On the battlefield, commanders play a pivotal role, and they must not only have rich experience in strategic combat, but also have keen observation and prediction ability. In a life-or-death moment, every detail can be the difference between victory and defeat in a war.
Zhao Liangdong's retreat not only won him supreme prestige in the army, but also united the military spirit of many officers and soldiers, so that his leadership ability was highly recognized.
Since then, the morale of the army has been greatly boosted, and Sichuan has been successfully captured, and Zhao Liangdong has also been promoted to the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou and the secretary of the military department for this meritorious service. A good military leader not only needs to have outstanding combat ability, but more importantly, he must have a solid reserve of knowledge and noble qualities.
Zhao Liangdong's life was filled with loyalty to the monarch and the country, filial piety to his parents and elders, and care and love for the people. As Lao Tzu said, the big things in the world must start from small things, and the difficult things in the world must start from easy things.
Zhao Liangdong's life is to practice these truths with practical actions, and his deeds and qualities have set an example for future generations to follow.