When mentioning Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, almost everyone gave him a thumbs up. From a set of common clothes, he reached the top of the throne of the emperor. He is called a dragon and phoenix among people. His experience is legendary and rich. Few people can compare him with him. As a generation of legendary emperors, some people call Zhu Yuanzhang the emperor with the lowest birth and the most upright in the world. However, no matter how good a person is and how strong his ability is, it is tantamount to idiotic dreams, and there must be fierce generals to help.
Dozens of founding generals of the Ming Dynasty, all of whom have experienced wars and trials, have passed the death many times, and made countless achievements. Among the elites, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun are the most famous. The two have different personalities and different ways of fighting, but they have great abilities. All soldiers and soldiers admire them from the bottom of their hearts and become Zhu Yuanzhang's right-hand man. Xu Da came first when rewarding the heroes. He was named Wei Guogong, and after his death, he was named King Zhongshan. It was well deserved, and no one raised objections.
Zhu Yuanzhang recognizes Xu Da's ability and character very much, and once praised : "The general is brave, so he can curb chaos and cut the heroes. Breaking the enemy is unrestrained and successful. People are the first in ancient and modern times; he is the only person who is the best in the world." Xu Da is listed as the first hero, and can't fault it. Chang Yuchun is closely followed. Chang Yuchun, known as "Chang Hundred Thousand", was very strong in personal strength and commanding abilities. He fought many tough battles, but it was a pity that he died young.
Chang Yuchun's life is also quite exciting. In order to survive in his early years, he turned out to be a robber and relied on robbing his house. As the saying goes, Chang Yuchun wakes up in time for the prodigal son to turn his head back and don't change his gold. Later, he took refuge under Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang has a very high evaluation of him : "When millions of people bravely climb first, destroy the front, and be invincible, it is better than the deputy general who meets Chunxin." Actually, the best general Zhu Yuanzhang can fight is not Xu Da , Nor is Chang Yuchun, this person is named Shao Rong.
Looking through the history books of the Ming Dynasty, there are very few records of Shao Rong, let alone his biography. Since Shao Rong is so good, the military can surpass Xu Da and Chang Yuchun. Why can't history books dare to record? It turned out that he was executed by Zhu Yuanzhang's order, and he was accused of treason. Otherwise, with his skills and achievements, I am afraid that Xu Da's position as the first hero would be let go. It is not an exaggeration. Zhu Yuanzhang himself said that Shao Rong is better than Xu and Chang.
In "Ming History·Chang Yuchun Biography", Shao Rong's introduction appeared, and the content is as follows : "The most author of the generals of the Taizu, Pingzhang Shao Rong, You Cheng Xu Da It is three with Yuchun, and Rongyousu will be good at fighting." The "Rong" here refers to Shao Rong. At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang had a large number of generals under his command. He admired the three most. Chang Yuchun ranked third, Xu Da ranked second, and Shao Rong was the best.
Shao Rong’s life experience is not mentioned in the "History of Ming Dynasty", which is obviously not normal. There is only one possibility. The historian at that time dared not record the deeds of Shao Rong. In the book "Guo Que", I found some information about Shao Rong. Shao Rong followed Guo Zixing in his early years and was probably older than Zhu Yuanzhang. Later, Zhu Yuanzhang married Ma and became Guo Zixing's son-in-law, and his position became higher and higher.
Xiao Ming Wang Han Lin'er established the regime, the country name is "Song", and Guo Zixing died shortly after, his son Guo Tianxu took over as the marshal, Zhang Tianyou was the right deputy marshal, Zhu Yuanzhang was the left deputy marshal, according to the official position, Zhu Yuanzhang ranked third . In April of the following year, Shao Rong was appointed as a colleague. His status was equal to that of Zhu Yuanzhang. Both of them were courtiers of King Xiao Ming. Perhaps they were getting along well on the surface, but Shao Rong was definitely not convinced.
Later, Zhang Tianyou and Guo Tianxu died in battle, Zhu Yuanzhang became a marshal, holding the real power, Shao Rong also changed from a minister of the same level to a subordinate of Zhu Yuanzhang, even King Xiao Ming was just a name Boss on top. From the same level to the subordinate, Shao Rong must be very upset in his heart, and it is inevitable to complain to others. "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" records : "Rong is brave and good at fighting, and he fights with Wu Guogong in Haozhou, and treats him fairly. Pingchu Prefecture is still arrogant and covetous, and often complains in anger."
The ancients said: The disaster comes from the mouth! This sentence is not false. Shao Rong learned that someone was going to tell Zhu Yuanzhang of his complaints. He was so frightened that he decided to take the risk and join in politics. Zhao Jizu prepared for a mutiny: "The ministry will have those who want to tell, RongUneasy, messing up with Jizu's plan. "This matter was known in advance by Zhu Yuanzhang, who invited Shao Rong and Zhao Jizu in the name of drinking, and then imprisoned the two.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not immediately execute Shao Rong. After all, Shao Rong's ability was so good that it was a pity that he even planned to kill. He let him go, and asked the opinions of the officials. Chang Yuchun said: "The people and the officials are in reverse, so it's not enough. "In this way, Zhu Yuanzhang put Shao Rong to death with tears. Shi Shuyun : "The great ancestor drank Rongjiu and slaughtered him with a runny nose, so the love will reunite with the spring. " Shao Rong is dead, the position of the first fighter naturally belongs to Xu Da, and Chang Yuchun becomes the second.
Some people think that Shao Rong’s death, no wonder others, is purely self-inflicted, but it is not. So simple, why do you say that? Guo Zixing also has a son named Guo Tianjue, who was ordered to be executed by Zhu Yuanzhang before, and the charge was also with intent to rebel. Most of the elders under Guo Zixing were killed in battle. Only Shao Ronghe Zhao Jizu is alive and has a high position. Although Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and others, although they have strong ability and not low official positions, they are all direct descendants of Zhu Yuanzhang.
Shao Rong and Zhao Jizu may have guessed, even if they follow with their feet on the ground. Once Zhu Yuanzhang's work has calmed the world and lost the value of use, the tragedy of the rabbit death dog will be their turn. Fear and unwillingness are intertwined, so they have to gamble desperately. In the end, they lose the gambling, and lose miserably. Let's boldly assume that if Shao Rong does not rebel and Zhu Yuanzhang becomes the emperor after six years of living, his fate may not be good, but he will live a few more years. Therefore, the history books deliberately ignore Shao Rong’s deeds and only mention his rebellion. He was killed not because he was not important, but because of the emperor’s face, he did not dare to record too much.
References: "Ming History", "Zizhitongjian", etc.
