Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Here, there is no mention of Wu Shigong in the tea shed, shirtless wiping the blood from his body, very obscene and violent.Not to mention that County Magistrate Qi and Yao Yuanwai played tricks behind Wu Shigong's back, laughing at Wu Shigong's stupidity and naivety.

Let's first stop the camera shot of Wu Shigong here, and take a look at the situation of the entire Ming Dynasty at that time.

Wu Shigong encountered the rebellion of the Holy Spirit this time. Although there were reasons for the Holy Spirit's instigation, the main reason was: the drought in the first year of Chongzhen.

And this drought was not limited to Henan, but a severe drought that swept across the entire northern region of the Ming Dynasty.This drought has had far-reaching effects.After this drought, all the figures who influenced the demise of the Ming Dynasty began to act.

Let us first focus on Shaanxi:

Let us first look at Gao Yingxiang at this time.In April of the first year of Chongzhen, when there was no harvest, not only Wu Shigong rebelled against the Holy Spirit Society, but Gao Yingxiang also raised the banner of rebellion in Anzhai, northern Shaanxi.At this time, rebellions in northern Shaanxi were also happening one after another.Gao Yingxiang was also one of the first leaders to raise the banner of rebellion.

Gao Yingxiang was born as a horse dealer, he was good at riding a horse, and had extraordinary physical strength.He was later jointly elected by the rebel 36th Battalion as King Chuang, and became the main leader of the peasant rebellion in the late Ming Dynasty.That is the predecessor of Li Zicheng, the Chuang Wang.From this point of view, Gao Yingxiang has extraordinary abilities no matter in military ability, or in dealing with the world and being a human being.

However, at this moment, Gao Yingxiang is still at the stage where a spark has just been lit.

Let us look at Li Zicheng at this time.At this time, the post station where Li Zicheng worked as a postman had been cut down, and Li Zicheng had been unemployed for several months.But at this time when he couldn't accept it, Li Zicheng had no choice but to borrow usury from Ai Zhao, the county's Juren.

And Li Zicheng will definitely not come out with the loan sharks by the end of the year.Therefore, at the end of the year, Li Zicheng was sued by Ai Juren to the Mizhi County Government.Of course the county magistrate was helping Ai Juren, so he paraded Li Zicheng through the street with a fence, and wanted to put Li Zicheng to death.Fortunately, Li Zicheng's relatives paid to rescue Li Zicheng.

After being rescued, Li Zicheng found out that his wife was having sex with others (Li Zicheng's male charm may be lacking, and his two wives seem to have had sex with others).Li Zicheng simply killed Ai Juren and his wife.

In the second year of Chongzhen, Li Zicheng, who was involved in two murders, was only able to join the army with his nephew Li Guo. more than 100 soldiers).

But not long after, Li Zicheng launched a mutiny because of the payment arrears, and killed all his superiors in the army and the local county magistrate.In this way, Li Zicheng raised the banner of rebellion.And joined Gao Yingxiang's rebellious team.

As the second King Chuang, Li Zicheng became the main leader of the peasant rebellion in the late Ming Dynasty, and the rebel army he led eventually became the gravedigger of the Ming Dynasty.Then his military talent must be outstanding in dealing with the world and being a human being.

However, from the reasons for Li Zicheng's rebellion and the methods he adopted, it can be seen that Li Zicheng is a person with very clear grievances and grievances, and his methods of revenge are also very cruel.

Li Zicheng was the only leader among the peasant rebel leaders in the late Ming Dynasty who did not accept the Ming government's recruitment.His hatred for the Ming Dynasty is unforgettable, and it is completely irreconcilable.Of course, Li Zicheng was completely forced to rebel by the Ming government.

Moreover, the hatred of the main generals who gathered around Li Zicheng and some of the literati staff he got later on towards the Ming government was also unforgettable.Therefore, the policies they formulate are absolutely opposed to the entire gentry class.This is also the main reason why Li Zicheng won the country, but could not sit on the country.

Then let's take a look at Zhang Xianzhong.At this time, Zhang Xianzhong had already been dismissed from his post as a police officer in Yan'an Prefecture.He also joined the army at this time.

Later, he was punished for breaking the law in the army, but his superior saw Zhang Xianzhong's strange appearance, so he was dismissed after beating him with a hundred army sticks.Zhang Xianzhong also lived in the countryside since then.From this point of view, people with strange looks also have a future.

It was also forced by life, Zhang Xianzhong raised a team to rebel in the third year of Chongzhen.He calls himself the Eight Great Kings, and one is called the Eight Great Kings of Xiying.Soon he became the main leader of the 36th Battalion.

From the experience of Zhang Xianzhong being fired by the boss twice, we can see that Zhang Xianzhong is a person who ignores laws and regulations and acts recklessly.

Among the leaders of the peasant rebellion, Zhang Xianzhong was not known for his military talent, but for his resourcefulness and decisiveness.Zhang Xianzhong is also the most cunning, cruel and coldest among these leaders.

Finally, let's take a look at Luo Rucai.The situation of Luo Rucai at this time is unknown.But because he is about to rebel soon, his life must not be very good.

Among the peasant rebel leaders in the late Ming Dynasty, Luo Rucai was the most distinctive person.He is the most outstanding in military ability; he is also the most vacillating in the cause of rebellion; he is also the one with the strongest rogue spirit.

However, Luo Rucai is a person with a bold personality and a strong sense of loyalty in the world. He looks like a hero in a novel.However, his character is destined to be a tragic character in the real society, especially in the crazy era at the end of Ming Dynasty.This also proves the current popular saying - character determines destiny.

Next, let's set our sights on the outside.

It has been two years since Huang Taiji ascended the throne.With the use of his superb political skills, and the cooperation and support of several brothers of Huang Taiji, especially Erbeile Daishan, Huang Taiji has secured his position.However, Huang Taiji was still facing internal and external troubles.

The Jurchens, now known as the Manchus, were not a nomadic people.Jurchen is divided into mature Jurchen and raw Jurchen.At that time, after the emperor Ha Chi unified the Jurchen tribe, the post-Jin regime established was dominated by mature Jurchen.

Nasheng Jurchen still retains the tradition of fishing and hunting.But the mature Jurchen mainly focused on farming and growing food.Therefore, the severe drought that swept across the entire northern region this time caused extremely great damage to the Houjin area under the jurisdiction of Huang Taiji.Basically caused the entire area, almost no food harvest.

In addition, Huang Taiji is also facing the embarrassment of being surrounded by enemies on three sides.Needless to say, the Ming Dynasty army in the south.To the east of Huangtaiji, there is the Ming Dynasty's hardcore vassal state - North Korea.

Although after Huang Taiji came to the throne, Hou Jin launched the first conquest against North Korea, but although North Korea signed a treaty with Hou Jin, it still flirted with the Ming Dynasty openly and secretly.And delivered a large amount of supplies to Mao Wenlong's army stationed in Dongjiang.

Especially Mao Wenlong in Dongjiang, as long as Houjin's army didn't pay attention, he would take the opportunity to launch a harassing attack on Houjin, restraining a large number of Houjin's troops.However, because Mao Wenlong was stationed on Phi Island, the Houjin army without a navy had nothing to do with Mao Wenlong's army.Only by sending two banners, that is, a quarter of the strength of the Houjin army (the Houjin army has eight banners), can firmly guard Mao Wenlong's army.

And to the west of Huang Taiji, there is Lin Dan Khan who has the dream of becoming another Genghis Khan.

Although during the period of Hachi, the Houjin army continued to attack and win over the Mongolian tribes.However, as the nominal supreme leader of the entire Mongolian tribe, Lin Dan Khan's influence is also extremely huge.

One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and so does one grassland.Lin Dan Khan and his Chahar tribe repeatedly fought against Houjin.Although the Houjin army has repeatedly won, it was also troubled by Lin Danhan's Mongolian army.

In February of the first year of Chongzhen, Huang Taiji sent the Houjin army to launch a fierce attack on the Mongolian tribes that supported Lin Dan Khan.Although he won a big victory, Lin Danhan's vitality did not get much damage.Therefore, Huang Taiji is preparing to attack Lin Danhan again in autumn.

Therefore, we can see here that when there are enemy troops on the left and right sides, the current Houjin army is simply incapable and dare not attack the interior of the Ming Dynasty.

From the above, we can also see that when Chongzhen first came to the throne, the situation in the Ming Dynasty was not at all out of control.It should be said that the entire court of the Ming Dynasty still held a lot of good cards in their hands.As long as the court of the Ming Dynasty solves the problems step by step, the situation in the Ming Dynasty is still very stable.

Therefore, I have to correct a wrong view here: Emperor Chongzhen took over the mess left by the previous emperors. Although he was very diligent, he finally had no choice but to perish.

Of course, the subjugation of the Ming Dynasty cannot be blamed on Emperor Chongzhen alone.However, as the emperor of the Ming Dynasty at that time, he must bear the main responsibility.

So in the end, let's focus our attention on the capital.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen reactivated a minister whom everyone expected.

Within a few months, Emperor Chongzhen had a conversation with the minister.But this ordinary conversation played an unimaginable role in the situation after the Ming Dynasty, especially the situation outside the Liaodong Pass.

This conversation was carried out by Emperor Chongzhen and Yuan Chonghuan-the platform summoned.