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Yuchi Jingde was a famous general in the founding of the Tang Dynasty and one of the twenty-four heroes in the Lingyan Pavilion.

As one of Li Shimin's most trusted generals, Yuchi Gong had a good ending in the end.

Not only did he have a good end, he was also buried in Zhaoling Mausoleum with the utmost honor.

Moreover, after Yuchi Gong's death, his descendants all lived well, and the blessings continued for several generations.

The reason why Yuchi Gong had such an ending was mainly due to the contributions he made in his life.

"In the fifth year of the Sui Dynasty, Yuchi Jingde was born in Shanyang, Shuozhou."

"When he was young, Yuchi Jingde served in the army in Gaoyang and participated in suppressing the rebellion."

"Yuchi Jingde was a brave and courageous man. He once led hundreds of cavalrymen to defeat bandits such as Zhai Songbai and Liu Baoqiang in Youzhou, seizing 3,000 horses and taking 50,000 prisoners."

"He won several battles thereafter and was soon promoted to the rank of Imperial Doctor."

"After that, he defeated Wang Xuba, Li Shanfei and others, and was awarded the position of Zhengyi Dafu for his military achievements."

"When Liu Wuzhou started the uprising, Yuchi Jingde was appointed as the deputy general and set out to the south with Song Jingang, the Grand Administrator of the Southwest Road, and captured Jinzhou and Huizhou."

"In the second year of Wude, Song Jingang needed to support Wei Wang Lü Chongmao, so he sent his generals Yuchi Jingde and Xun Xiang to Xia County to support him."

"Yuchi Jingde and his men suddenly attacked and defeated the army of Yong'an Prince Li Xiaoji, and captured Dugu Huai'en, Tang Jian and others."

"But when Yuchi Jingde and Xun Xiang were about to return to Huizhou, Li Shimin, the Prince of Qin, Yin Kaishan, the Duke of Chen, and General Qin Shubao and others intercepted them, resulting in a great defeat for Yuchi Jingde."

"Afterwards, Yuchi Jingde led his men to rescue Wang Xingben, but was intercepted and defeated by Li Shimin. During the escape, his men were captured by Li Shimin."

"In the third year of Wude, Li Shimin attacked Liu Wuzhou in Baibi City. Liu Wuzhou asked Yuchi Jingde and Song Jingang to station troops in Jiexiu County to check and balance the Tang army."

"But in the battle with the Tang army, Song Jingang was defeated and fled to the Turks. Only Yuchi Jingde was left to guard Jiexiu County."

"Li Shimin wanted to win over Yuchi Jingde, so he sent Li Daozon and others to enlighten him."

"After weighing the pros and cons, Yuchi Jingde chose to submit to Li Shimin and presented the two cities of Jiexiu and Yong'an to him."

"When Li Shimin heard the good news, he personally held a banquet at the headquarters to welcome Yuchi Jingde, and appointed him as the commander of the Right First Army, to follow Li Shimin to the Eastern Capital Luoyang to attack the rebel Wang Shichong."

"In the third year of Wude, Li Shimin went to Luoyang."

"In September, most of the rebel generals who had previously surrendered to the Tang chose to defect and flee elsewhere."

"Li Shimin's subordinates were worried that Yuchi Jingde was in Cao's camp but his heart was with Han, so they decided to imprison him in the military camp."

"Afterwards, Duke Jiang Qu Tutong and Yin Kaishan advised Li Shimin to take this opportunity to kill him, otherwise he might come to avenge his imprisonment today."

"Li Shimin did not accept their advice, but released Yuchi Jingde, allowed him to enter his bedroom for an interview, and rewarded Yuchi Jingde with a lot of treasures, in order to comfort him and tell him that he did not believe in slander and harm loyal people;"

"Secondly, in order to have a good beginning and a good end, if Yuchi Jingde feels resentful because of being imprisoned and no longer wants to continue to serve here, he can choose to leave with the gold and silver. Yuchi Jingde chose to continue to be loyal to Li Shimin."

"In September of the third year of Wude, Li Shimin was ambushed by Wang Shichong's army while inspecting the terrain of the war zone. The enemy general Shan Xiongxin stabbed Li Shimin with a spear. Yuchi Jingde stabbed Shan Xiongxin off his horse and led Li Shimin to break through."

"Qu Tutong came to support them, and together they defeated Wang Shichong's army and captured Chen Zhilue alive."

"In the fourth year of Wude, Li Shimin used all his forces to fight against Dou Jun, and led Yuchi Jingde and others to secretly visit Dou Jun's camp."

"Unexpectedly, they were discovered and pursued by the enemy. Li Shimin shot and killed several pursuers with his bow and arrow, and Yuchi Jingde also killed more than a dozen people. The pursuers realized that the two had extraordinary fighting abilities and did not dare to move forward."

Su Shi: Li Shimin, Yuchi Jingde and others went to Mingzhou to attack the rebel leader Liu Heita, and were in a stalemate with Liu Heita's army for more than sixty days.

Soon, Liu's army launched a surprise attack on Tang's army, and Yuchi Jingde rushed into the encirclement. Li Shimin and Li Daozon, the Duke of Lueyang, were finally out of danger. This was the second time Yuchi Jingde saved Li Shimin from danger.

In the seventh year of Wude, Yuchi Jingde was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Jingzhou Road. He fought against the Turks in Jingyang and won a great victory, and captured the Turkic leader Jijin Ashide Wumochu.

Yuchi Jingde made many contributions in the wars to consolidate the regime in the early Tang Dynasty, and was granted the position of the second left deputy guard of the Qin Palace by Li Shimin.

In the ninth year of Wude, the Turks invaded the border counties. Crown Prince Li Jiancheng recommended Prince of Qi Li Yuanji to lead troops to the north to fight, and invited Li Shimin to see Li Yuanji off. In fact, the two of them secretly conspired to take the opportunity to assassinate Li Shimin.

They secretly sent a letter to Yuchi Jingde, hoping that he could be used by them, and presented him with a cart of gold and silver items to show his sincerity.

Yuchi Jingde solemnly rejected the two and explained that Li Shimin had saved his life and would never betray him.

From then on, Li Jiancheng and the other two regarded him as a thorn in their side. Later, Yuchi Jingde reported this to Li Shimin, who was very moved. However, he was worried that Yuchi Jingde would be retaliated against if he disobeyed Li Jiancheng and the other two. He advised Yuchi Jingde to pretend to agree with them in the future without having to worry about his own feelings.

Things developed just as Li Shimin had expected. Li Jiancheng sent assassins to assassinate Yuchi Jingde.

After Yuchi Jingde knew about it, he opened all the doors of his house and lay on the bed sleeping as if nothing had happened. The assassin went in and out of the hall of Yuchi Mansion many times, but never dared to enter the room where Yuchi Jingde was resting.

After this plan failed, Li Yuanji falsely accused Yuchi Jingde to Li Yuan, put him in prison and prepared to execute him. He was able to save his life only after Li Shimin's repeated requests.

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji not only framed Yuchi Jingde, but also successively falsely accused generals around Li Shimin, such as Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others. Their purpose was to sideline Li Shimin and facilitate future assassinations.

Yuchi Jingde and others realized the purpose of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and begged Li Shimin to kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.

However, Li Shimin believed that the time was not yet ripe, and wanted to fight back based on legal principles after the fact that Li Jiancheng and the other man had framed him was established.

Later, after Yuchi Jingde and Hou Junji made suggestions overnight, Li Shimin finally made up his mind to listen to the opinions of Yuchi Jingde and others.

At that time, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were both expelled from the Qin Palace by Li Yuan and could no longer discuss matters with Li Shimin.

Li Shimin asked Yuchi Jingde to take his sword to invite Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

If the two were still unwilling to come, they would bring back their heads. Only then did Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui enter the Prince of Qin's Palace.

On the fourth day of June in the ninth year of Wude, Li Shimin, Yuchi Jingde and others ambushed near Xuanwu Gate and killed Li Jiancheng first. Li Yuanji fled to the east on horseback, but Yuchi Jingde and his subordinates shot him off his horse with bows.

Li Shimin rode in pursuit, but during the chase he was hung on the ground by the reins and could not get up.

Li Yuanji stepped forward to grab the bow and arrow and was about to kill him, but Yuchi Jingde saved Li Shimin again with another arrow.

Afterwards, Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji's generals Xue Wanche, Xie Shufang and others led their troops to gather at Xuanwu Gate, intending to launch an attack.

Yuchi Jingde brought the heads of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji to intimidate them, and they quickly withdrew.

"After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Yuan was still rowing and swimming, so Li Shimin ordered Yuchi Jingde to go to the sea pool to protect Li Yuan."

"Li Yuan was very surprised to see Yuchi Jingde wearing armor and holding weapons. Yuchi Jingde explained to him that the crown prince and the king of Qi had rebelled and killed all the kings of Qin." "Then Yuchi Jingde signed an edict for Li Yuan, and the king of Qin was responsible for all state affairs."

"In order to comfort Yuchi Jingde, Li Yuan also rewarded him with a lot of gold and silver treasures."

"On the seventh day of the sixth month, Li Shimin was made crown prince, and Yuchi Jingde was appointed as the crown prince's left guard commander."

"After the death of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, Li Shimin wanted to severely punish their servants as a warning to the world, but was persuaded by Yuchi Jingde."

"Later, when rewards were given according to merit, Yuchi Jingde was recognized as the first meritorious one, and Li Shimin rewarded him with 10,000 pieces of silk and the entire Qi Wang Mansion."

"In the first year of Zhenguan, Yuchi Jingde was appointed as the Right General of Wuhou, granted the title of Duke of Wu, and collected taxes from 1,300 households."

"When the Turks invaded the border of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the Jingzhou Road to repel the Turkic army."

"In Jingyang, Yuchi Jingde killed the enemy general and the Turkic army was defeated."

"But Yuchi Jingde was arrogant because of his achievements, looked down on others, and often exposed other people's shortcomings."

"Whenever he found any faults of Zhangsun Wuji and others, he would criticize them without mercy, and because of this, he did not get along well with the officials."

"In the third year of Zhenguan, Yuchi Jingde left the capital to serve as the governor of Xiangzhou."

"In the eighth year of Zhenguan, Yuchi Jingde was appointed governor of Tongzhou."

"In September of the same year, Li Shimin held a grand banquet at Qingshan Palace. When Yuchi Jingde sat down, he saw someone sitting above him. He scolded the person for having no merit and yet daring to sit above him."

"Rencheng King Li Dao Zong tried to comfort and explain to him, hoping to calm his anger."

"Yuchi Jingde punched Li Daozong, nearly blinding one of his eyes."

"Li Shimin left the banquet unhappy. When he met Yuchi Jingde again, he used the story of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, who slaughtered many meritorious officials to warn him that even if he was favored by the emperor, he should be cautious in doing things."

"Don't disrupt the government, lest you bring about a fatal disaster. Yuchi Jingde realized from this incident that he should restrain his behavior."

"In the 13th year of Zhenguan, Yuchi Jingde was appointed governor of Fuzhou."

"In the 17th year of Zhenguan, Yuchi Jingde submitted a petition hoping to retire and return home. The court appointed him as Kaifu Yitong Sansi and allowed him to attend court every five days."

"Not long after, Li Shimin ordered people to paint the portraits of Changsun Wuji and 24 others and place them in the Lingyan Pavilion, which was built specifically to honor meritorious officials. Yuchi Jingde was ranked seventh."

"In the 19th year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin personally led an expedition to the east and appointed Xiao Yu, a special official, as the guardian of the Luoyang Palace. He also issued an edict that the crown prince would supervise the country."

"At that time, Yuchi Jingde wrote to him and asked him not to go to Goryeo in person, as it might lead to the emptiness of the capital."

"Li Shimin did not follow his advice, but instead appointed him as the commander of the left cavalry and accompanied him to Goryeo."

"After successfully conquering Goryeo, Yuchi Jingde did not return to officialdom, but chose to return to the mountains and forests."

"As he grew older, Yuchi Jingde became extremely superstitious, spending his days refining elixirs and swallowing mica ore powder."

"He liked to play music for his own amusement and did not interact with outsiders for sixteen years."

"In the third year of Xianqing, Emperor Gaozong of Tang recognized Yuchi Jingde's father as the governor of Youzhou based on his merits."

"In the same year, Yuchi Jingde passed away at the age of 74."

"Tang Gaozong Li Zhi held a mourning ceremony for him and ordered officials of the fifth rank and above to go and offer condolences and to pay respects to him."

"He also posthumously recognized Yuchi Jingde as the Minister of Civil Affairs and the Governor of Bingzhou, and presented him with 1,500 pieces of silk and 1,500 dan of rice. He was given the posthumous title of Zhongwu and a coffin to be buried with him in the Zhaoling Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong."

Wang Yangming: The real Yuchi Gong was indeed a blacksmith in his early years.

It was probably because of this profession that Yuchi Gong developed amazing strength, which later enabled him to become invincible on the battlefield.

Towards the end of the Sui Dynasty, peasant uprisings broke out in various places to oppose the Sui Dynasty.

However, the vast majority of peasant armies at the end of the Sui Dynasty were not actually positive characters.

On the contrary, the vast majority of peasant armies were not actually armies at all, but rather bandits who robbed and looted.

Because the Sui Dynasty oppressed them too harshly, they could no longer survive and had no choice but to rise up in rebellion.

However, after they rebelled, they did not dare to confront the Sui Dynasty army head-on. They only dared to rob and bully the weaker people.

It was for this reason that when the peasant army arrived in Shanxi, the hot-tempered Yuchi Gong joined the army in a fit of anger.

However, at that time, Yuchi Gong did not join the peasant army, but the official army of the Sui Dynasty.

After joining the Sui Dynasty official army, Yuchi Gong was promoted to the rank of Imperial Doctor due to his bravery in combat.

The position of Chao San Dai Fu is very interesting, because this official position is not a military position, but a fifth-rank civil official position.

In any case, judging from his rank, Yuchi Gong at that time should be considered a deputy division-level military officer.

Being promoted to deputy division level based solely on military merit is actually quite remarkable.

At that time, Yuchi Gong was serving in the army in northern Shanxi, and the highest military official in northern Shanxi was only at the general level.

Shortly after Yuchi Gong was promoted to the rank of Imperial Doctor, a series of interesting events occurred in northern Shanxi.

These things not only changed the fate of Yuchi Gong himself, but also indirectly changed the fate of the entire world.

The highest-ranking general in northern Shanxi at that time was named Wang Rengong.

Wang Rengong was a famous general of the Sui Dynasty. When he and Emperor Yang of Sui conquered Goguryeo, almost all other generals were wiped out. Only Wang Rengong led his troops across the Liaohe River and returned safely.

After returning from Goguryeo, Wang Rengong was sent to northern Shanxi to defend against the Turks in the north.

The highest military commander in Shanxi at that time was Li Yuan, who later became Emperor Gaozu of Tang.

At this time, Li Yuan was preparing for the subsequent uprising.

From the perspective of official positions, Li Yuan was the governor of Taiyuan, while Wang Rengong was the governor of Mayi. The two had a relationship of superiors and subordinates, but they were not completely directly under each other. (End of this chapter)