100 Historical Stories That Unlock Teenage Wisdom

Chapter 60 8 Joan of Arc captures Orleans

Chapter 68 Joan of Arc Captures Orléans

——The biggest nemesis of difficulties is that people usually think very well and thoughtfully before doing things bravely, but when they encounter some difficulties and setbacks in the process of doing things, they retreat and end up messing things up.This is not a matter of ability, but a lack of bravery.

In 1412, Joan of Arc was born in a Christian family in the village of Dorémy in the Champagne province of France.Her father was a farmer, and her mother was kind, and they had five children.Joan of Arc learned to do housework since she was a child, and she was especially good at sewing and spinning. She said: "I will never be inferior to any girl in sewing and spinning."

Joan of Arc's religious beliefs are very devout.She abides by the teachings of the Bible and has been kind to others since she was a child. She often helps the sick and entertains poor travelers for board and lodging. The whole village likes her very much.

Joan of Arc's childhood life was very happy.But at that time, it was during the Hundred Years' War between Britain and France, and the situation in the country was getting worse day by day.King Henry V of England invaded France, occupied Normandy, and attempted to overthrow the throne of King Charles VI of France.Unfortunately, civil strife broke out in France at that time, and a civil war broke out between the king and the Duke of Pugongtian.The duke was later assassinated, and the Dandelionites allied themselves with the invading British army against the king.

The kings of Britain and France died one after another, and the Duke of Burford continued to fight against the French army as regent.The French army was defeated, and major cities fell one after another.The new French king Charles VII (not yet crowned at that time) saw that the general situation was gone, depressed, drinking every day, and the plan to recover the lost land had long been forgotten.

According to Joan, she started having revelations when she was 14 years old.At first, what she heard was a voice speaking to her nearby, and what her eyes saw was a strange light.Later, there were more and more voices, and gradually, the faces could be distinguished.She realizes that a great and difficult task awaits her.She, a peasant girl, has to take on the heavy responsibility of defending the country against powerful enemies.She didn't hesitate anymore, and went to Huaguliu City to meet the French general Balingu. The general laughed when he saw the village girl's brazen words.

At that time, the French army was almost exhausted, and Orleans, a military center, was heavily surrounded by the British, and it might fall at any time.Joan of Arc was worried about the country, so she went to see General Balingu again.When Joan of Arc met Balingu last time, she predicted that the French army would suffer a big defeat, and it turned out to be a big defeat. Balingu wanted to try his luck in the predicament, so he sent three warriors to escort Joan of Arc to the king's palace. go.

The king was short of brave soldiers, and seeing that Joan was very determined, he also intended to use her.But some ministers thought she was mentally ill, so the king sent several theologians to conduct an "investigation" in a serious manner.Of course, the theologians agreed that Joan's words were credible and recommended that the king adopt them.So an army was quickly formed, led by Joan of Arc, with the words "Jesus, Mary" written on the flag.

This army set out from Poroi on April 4, arrived at Orléans two days later (April 27), and was promptly thrown into battle.During an attack on an English fort outside Orleans, Joan led the way up a ladder.Unfortunately, she was shot by an arrow in her arm, but enduring the severe pain, she pulled out the arrow and moved on.Although Joan fell from the ladder due to serious injuries, the French soldiers were greatly encouraged and finally conquered the fortress, and then repelled the British army outside the city, breaking the siege of Orleans.Joan of Arc took advantage of the victory to pursue the enemy and destroyed the main force of the enemy.The avenue to Rice has been fully opened. On July 4, 29, Charles was crowned at Les.

Wisdom Interpretation:

The ancients said that "the brave wins when they meet on a narrow road". When encountering difficulties and setbacks, with a brave spirit, you will have the power to overcome everything.When Joan of Arc rescued Orleans, the French army was suffering successive defeats. Under such circumstances, she was able to fight bravely without fear of violence, and did not retreat even when she was seriously injured. It was this kind of bravery that made this teenage girl The child turned the tide of the entire war.

Einstein said: "Courage is the wings of heaven, but cowardice leads people to hell." Let us always have the courage to take off in our hearts, and never choose to fall in the center of life.

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