Live streaming life: The ancients begged not to stop

Chapter 295

Qi Cheng finished reading the article and shook his head silently. There are still many inhumane things in Chinese history. I don’t know how these people got up.

Keep scrolling down, this article also talks about things in ancient times.

In ancient times, some people were truly daring, even daring enough to forge imperial decrees and deceive their superiors and subordinates. They probably thought that if they succeeded, their superiors would certainly forgive them and might even reward them handsomely.

[But this idea is unlikely to succeed. We're not that small island to the east that likes to play the game of underdogs overcoming their superiors. If you try this here, most people will be punished.]

Ruined!

Which minister who made a mistake is going to be introduced again? What's going on in Tianmu these days? Can't you say something that will make everyone happy?

[Of course, these people have something they want. Some want promotion, some want money!]

Let's first talk about an incident during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong. At that time, Zhang Shougui was stationed in Youzhou. He was quite a capable man in his early years and had made many contributions.

[However, he probably became lazy in his later years, otherwise Gao Shi wouldn't have said that he was still singing and dancing under the beauties' tents.]

In the 27th year of the Kaiyuan reign, his generals Zhao Kan, Bai Zhenluo, and others, under the guise of Zhang Shougui, ordered Wu Zhiyi, the military commander of Pinglu, to lead an army to intercept the rebellious Xi people. Wu Zhiyi initially won but was later defeated.

After Zhang Shougui learned of the situation, he chose to conceal it and reported a great victory. However, some ministers in Youzhou disagreed with him, and the news eventually leaked out.

Xuanzong did not send a minister, but instead chose to send his trusted eunuch Niu Xiantong to investigate the matter. In fact, this matter was easy to investigate, and he could just go to Youzhou and ask around.

[However, Niu Xiantong received a large bribe from Zhang Shougui and reported it as a great victory after returning.]

However, the truth was eventually revealed, and Niu Xiantong was executed by Emperor Xuanzong. Zhang Shougui redeemed himself with meritorious service and was demoted to the position of provincial governor.

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After looking at the sky curtain, Liu Che felt that this general was simply confused. He should have had nothing to do with it, but after a few outrageous actions, he took the blame on himself.

The issue of military merit should indeed be taken seriously. We cannot allow these generals to act recklessly. If they dare to privately dispatch troops to intercept today, they may lead troops to Chang'an tomorrow.

Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin snorted heavily. It had only been a few years, and these generals had forgotten the rules. Not only did they conceal their defeat, but they also bribed the eunuchs in the palace.

Don’t the ministers behind him submit any memorials?

……

[This Niu Xiantong was after Zhang Shougui's money, and the following one was jealous of others' achievements. However, he made a serious mistake but was not executed, which is also a very confusing operation.]

[It makes people feel that there might be something fishy going on.]

During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, the imperial court appointed Cheng Yaojin as the Grand Commander of the Pamir Pass, Wang Wendu as the Deputy Commander, and Su Dingfang as the vanguard to attack Ashina Helu.

Su Dingfang's surprise attack on the enemy achieved great success, but Wang Wendu, jealous of his achievements, told the commander-in-chief to arm the entire army and march in armor.

He also claimed to have the emperor's secret decree, demanding that actions be carried out according to his own will, and that he could replace Cheng Yaojin as the commander-in-chief.

【Cheng Yaojin actually believed it.】

The troops then followed his plan, though they ultimately failed to achieve a decisive victory. After returning to Chang'an, Wang Wendu's crimes were exposed, but he was not executed for falsifying the imperial edict.

Li Shimin's face turned extremely dark. The two people he mentioned before were still some time away from him, but these ones were different.

Cheng Yaojin was the general who started his career with him, how could he make such a mistake?

"Cheng Yaojin!" Li Shimin slammed the table. "What do you think you were thinking at that time?"

"What else can I think? Maybe I was too old at the time, so I didn't want to get involved in all that messy stuff." Cheng Yaojin said bluntly, "Perhaps the decree is true."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment. He really hadn't thought of this.

It may be that Li Zhi wanted to build up his own power in the army and did not want to offend these old generals, so he arranged Wang Wendu in this way, but in the end the battle was not fought well.

So he denied it again.

It's not that it can't be explained.

"Remember this! Going out to fight is fighting, don't get involved in these things! If you let those barbarians become too powerful, I'm afraid there will be a surrender!"

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Wang Wendu was probably hoping for a promotion, but unfortunately, he made a fool of himself.

[The person we are going to talk about next also falsely conveyed the imperial edict, but he did not realize that after killing this general, his life would almost come to an end.]

【This is Yuan Chonghuan of the Ming Dynasty. 】

There is still much debate about Yuan Chonghuan in later generations. Some say he was just a talker, and that his idea of ​​pacifying Liaodong in five years was just an idealistic one.

[Of course, some people also think that Yuan Chonghuan is a real talent.]

[Let's talk about the general he killed, Mao Wenlong. He was guarding Pi Island at the time. Although he didn't have many men under his command, he was able to influence the Manchu rear.]

It is a very important position.

However, the Ming Dynasty was known to be poor, and Mao Wenlong had no choice but to resort to some unorthodox methods to raise his army. However, Yuan Chonghuan could not stand this, so he forged an imperial decree to have Mao Wenlong executed.

After Mao Wenlong's death, the Manchus no longer had to worry about their future. Furthermore, the Ming Dynasty failed to properly manage Mao Wenlong's troops, which led to the Dengzhou Rebellion.

[Several of his generals surrendered to the Manchus and took the Ming army's cannons with them. In the Ming Dynasty, they were not even worthy of being called generals. When they went to the Manchus, they were called the Three Righteous Kings.]

[However, judging by the final outcome, these three weren't any good either. The Manchus still treated them like slaves.]

Ming Dynasty

Zhu Youjian's face was very gloomy. Several ministers in the court were still recommending Yuan Chonghuan to him a few days ago. He didn't expect this guy to be so bold.

How dare he forge an imperial decree and kill a high-ranking general of the imperial court!

"Come here, pass on the order to Mao Wenlong, telling him to defend Pi Island well and that reinforcements will be sent immediately from Denglai. Also pass on the order to the Ministry of War, promoting Mao Wenlong to the rank of Vice Governor."

Seeing that the article on the sky curtain had reached its end, Zhu Youjian sighed silently. Many generals of the late Ming Dynasty appeared on the sky curtain, but he felt that it was still not enough.

Beware of Mongolia.

To stop the Manchus from the Northeast.

We also need to wipe out those rebels who are running around.

Moreover, the Tianmu introductions mostly focus on military generals! Are there any civil servants who can be used? The court is in such a mess right now, like a tangled mess.

I don’t know when I will be able to win.