In 1644, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the army led by Liu Zongmin and Li Zicheng, the leaders of the Dashun army, fell into a desperate situation. They are pursued by Azig and Wu Sangui in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, and at the moment of life and death, a thrilling showdown is about to be staged.
Liu Zongmin, as the coach of Dashun, has a terrifying reputation for his courage and good fighting. However, in the process of chasing Wu Sangui, he was surrounded and fell into an embarrassment. The situation was critical, and Liu Zongmin decided to break out of the encirclement with a few loyal soldiers to win a chance for Li Zicheng to retreat. However, fate was not kind to Liu Zongmin, and they marched hard at night, but at dawn, they still could not escape the pursuit of the enemy, and were once again surrounded by Wu Sangui's pursuers.
At this time, Liu Zongmin and Wu Sangui started an angry confrontation. They looked at each other and were hostile to each other. Liu Zongmin already knew that he was in a desperate situation, he scolded his bad luck angrily, and reluctantly told Wu Sangui that he could dispose of his life at will. And the hatred and anger in Wu Sangui's heart also ignited a flame, and he decided to make Liu Zongmin pay the price.
Just as Wu Sangui was about to order the execution, another general, Azig, arrived and interrogated Liu Zongmin. Azig hoped that Liu Zongmin would surrender and join the Qing Dynasty to fight for his chance to survive. However, Liu Zongmin firmly rejected the surrender of **, and he preferred to repay himself with death and defend his faith and dignity. In the end, Liu Zongmin was tortured by Ling Chi, and a heroic general died.
Liu Zongmin in this story shows a real heroic image. He was not afraid of strong enemies, not afraid of life and death, stuck to his position, and showed the bravery and tenacity that a general should have. He chose to fight against fate, and although he failed in the end, his spirit will always be remembered.
However, the story also reveals the background of political turmoil and wars in the last years of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, China was in turmoil, and the people suffered greatly from the endless struggle between various forces. Liu Zongmin and his Dashun army were one of the forces, trying to change the situation with the help of force. However, the wheels of history did not stop, and in the end they could not escape the arrangement of fate.
Wu Sangui in this story is also a complex character. He once held a grudge against Liu Zongmin for killing his father and taking away his father's favorite concubine, Chen Yuanyuan. In the face of Liu Zongmin, he angrily chose revenge and decided to put him to death. Although Wu Sangui's decision was full of personal emotions, it was such a decision that made Liu Zongmin an immortal hero in history.
The confrontation between Liu Zongmin and Wu Sangui is a moving historical picture. They represent two different positions and destinies, and their encounter is destined for tragedy. However, it is such a tragedy that makes their bravery and tenacity forever remembered.
In the long river of time, the story of Liu Zongmin and Wu Sangui has become a part of history. Their confrontation and ending give us a lot to think about. The course of history can never be predicted, and there is only a thin line between heroes and tragedies. But whether it is heroic or tragic, it will always shine in people's hearts. It is precisely this historical experience that makes us cherish peace and stability all the more in the present.