Emperors of all dynasties are inseparable from the assistance of a team, including civil servants and military generals.
But often military commanders were feared by emperors because they held heavy troops, and finally ended up with the tragic end of having too much merit to surpass their master.
So it is said "Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger" . When serving the emperor, you must be careful, otherwise you will end up with your body and head in a different place if you are not careful.
As military commanders, most of them are upright and straightforward, and lack a bit of tact compared to civil servants.
During the Qianlong period, Hailancha and Urden were Qianlong's two most capable generals. After making great achievements in battle, they made different choices in the face of Qianlong's rewards. Facts have proved that the two finally Their fates are also very different.
Qianlong's right-hand man
Hailancha Doral, Manchuria is decorated with yellow flags. It is said that when he was born, he cried loudly and could be heard for miles around. The inspecting officials passed by his house and went to see it. One glance.
Picture: Hailancha
In the 20th year of Qianlong's reign, this was Hailancha's first expedition to conquer the Mongolian Junggar tribe.
Although it was Hailancha's first time on the battlefield, he was brave and good at fighting, defeated the enemy, and won many victories. After
came back, Qianlong rewarded him for his merits. Hailancha was named a first-class bodyguard and given the title of Erke Batulu. Batulu was a warrior.
Picture: Hailancha film and television image
In the 30th year of Qianlong's reign, Hailancha, as a pioneer, led the Qing army from Yunnan into Myanmar to fight.
At Huju Pass, the vanguard led by Hailancha encountered more than a dozen Burmese soldiers. Hailancha shot three of them on the spot and captured the rest.
then led his troops to attack the Burmese soldiers in Laoguantun. After killing 200 of the enemies, he set up an ambush again and eliminated all the more than 400 Burmese soldiers who came to support them.
The most difficult thing for Myanmar to deal with was the troops riding elephants. Hai Lanchazeng led these 500 soldiers and defeated the arrogant elephant soldiers at the ferry.
"The strong wind swept away the dry, and the rapid ridicule made it difficult. He also relied on the heroes to destroy the enemy and attack the enemy. At Tabatai, he shot Bayar. This is his great achievement and his bravery is unparalleled."
This was the first time that Qianlong wrote a tribute to him and hung his portrait in Ziguang Pavilion .
Picture: Qing Burma War
Compared to Hailancha, Urden's background is much better. As the Urden of the Three Banners of the Sauron Tribe, he is the true son of the Great Qing Dynasty An aristocratic family of the Eight Classics.
So when Hailancha was still a soldier fighting abroad, Urden was already a guard in the palace.
Due to his extraordinary background and good skills, he was deeply appreciated by Qianlong. Soon after, he was sent to the military camp to gain training so that he could be entrusted with important tasks in the future.
In the battle to pacify Junggar, Urden also performed well and made many military exploits, but at this time he and Hailancha did not know each other.
The military generals joined forces to repel the enemy, claiming credit for their different personalities.
Hailancha and Wuertai cooperated in the Battle of Jinchuan.. In the thirty-sixth year of Qianlong's reign, the Qing Dynasty sent troops to conquer, and both Hailancha and Wuertai were ordered to go forward. go.
The chieftains of Jinchuan and united against the Qing Dynasty. Due to the geographical advantage, the Qing army suffered several defeats. Qianlong dismissed Altai in anger and asked Agui to bring reinforcements.
Hailancha and Urden led their troops to join forces to fight against the enemy, waiting for Agui's arrival and preserving strength for the Qing soldiers.
In the 41st year of Qianlong's reign, Hailancha captured the strategic location on the bank of the Galai River, cut off the enemy's retreat, and captured the leader of Jinchuan alive. The Jinchuan Rebellion was completely put down.
The army returned to the dynasty. Qianlong granted Hailancha and Urden first-class super-yonghou, and gave them two eyes flower feathers , BMW saddles and bridles, jewelry and antiques...
He also invited court painters to serve as the second class. The portrait of a person is going to be hung in Ziguang Pavilion. This is a great blessing from God. Not everyone can have this honor.After
was rewarded, Qianlong still felt that it was not enough, but he didn't know what to reward, so he took the initiative to ask the two of them: "What else do you want?" Just ask!
Urden walked out of the palace, and he was all too familiar with the flattery routine, so he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, thanking the emperor for his kindness. Urden said with fear and fear:
I don’t have anything I want, but I only wish I could Serve the country, continue to pacify the four sides for the emperor, and protect the Qing Dynasty forever!
Urden's words sounded like he was loyal, cool in his sleeves, and devoted to his service. However, after hearing these words, Qianlong was not very moved and did not talk to him. Instead, he turned to ask Hai Lancha next to him.
Hai Lancha knelt down to thank him, and smiled when he got up: "I don't want anything more. I am a rough guy. If the emperor insists on rewards, then reward me with a few beauties."
Qianlong finished listening. He laughed, this request was too simple, and immediately ordered to reward Hailancha with several beauties, but kept silent about Urden's reward.
In contrast, Urden's words of loyalty actually touched the brow of an emperor, asking me if I want soldiers? Isn’t that just the desire for military power! Could it be that he wants to do the opposite in the future?
Hailancha, on the other hand, only had a few beauties, and after putting down his swords and guns, he showed no desire for power, which made Qianlong feel more at ease.
A happy ending and a tragic ending
After the merits and rewards were completed, Hailancha won Qianlong's trust and became a popular person around Qianlong. Although Urden was very capable, Qianlong had a grudge against him. Lopsided.
Picture: Qianlong and Hailancha
In addition to his own abilities, Urden also has a powerful Sauron clan behind him. If he really takes the military power, won't the family's power become even stronger!
Not long after the Jinchuan Rebellion was put down, another rebellion broke out in Xiaohezhuo. This time, Qianlong ordered Hailancha and Urden to cooperate again and lead troops to the border to quell the war.
Didn’t Urden want military power before? Qianlong fulfilled his wish this time, letting him serve as the coach and Hailancha as the deputy coach.
Urden suddenly felt motivated to fight, feeling that Qianlong still valued them very much, but they did not expect that if they won, it would be okay, but what if they lost?
Sure enough, after the two arrived at the border, the weather was extremely bad for many days, making the march difficult. Instead, food and grass were forced to be interrupted, and subsequent supplies were not available.
The 5,000 elite soldiers led by the two men were besieged by the enemy, but subsequent reinforcements were delayed.
There was no other way. The two men could not sit still and wait for death, so they decided to try to break out and fight their way out.
The battle was extremely fierce. The two men led their troops to break through, and in the end only a few hundred people were left.
They fought so cowardly in the first battle that Qianlong felt that his old face was about to be humiliated, so he immediately told them to get back!
After Hailancha and Urden returned to the capital, they didn't even have time to change their armors, so they were put into prison and listened to their regrets.
As the commander-in-chief, Urden was unfavorable in the battle, so he was naturally punished. Qianlong did not give him a chance to make meritorious deeds. An imperial edict deprived Urden of his title, and soon he was beheaded in public!
As a deputy general, Hailancha was only dismissed from his post. Soon after, he was used again by Qianlong.
In the fifty-second year of Qianlong's reign, Taiwanese Lin Shuangwen launched a rebellion. Qianlong ordered Fukang'an to take command, and Hailancha was appointed as the counselor.
Hailancha led 20 people to Changhua Bagua Mountain to survey the terrain. They met the rebels who had just built a checkpoint on the mountain. Hailancha took the lead and drew his bow and shot the rebels in front. The rebels behind looked at the formation. He was immediately scared away. Hailancha defeated more with less, and Qianlong gave him a special reward.
In the fifty-third year of Qianlong's reign, Hai Lancha led the Qing army to capture Lin Shuangwen alive and was ordered to escort Lin Shuangwen back to Beijing.
After Taiwan was pacified, Qianlong specially took off the sachet he wore and gave it to Hai Lancha, and the image was hung in Ziguang Pavilion again.
In the fifty-sixth year of Qianlong's reign, Hailancha and Fukang'an went to Tibet to quell the war.
During a battle, the Qing army set up an ambush in the mountains and caught the Gurkha army by surprise. The enemy fought and retreated. Hailancha took advantage of the victory to pursue it, and the battle was won.
At this time, Qianlong learned that Hailancha's war horse had been shot in the hoof, and specifically told Hailancha to "be cautious when fighting and don't take risks easily."
The war was coming to an end. The Qing army attacked the Galela Mountains in three groups and all achieved victory. The Gurkha army was unable to resist and surrendered voluntarily.
The Qing army returned to the dynasty, and the Qianlong Jin Dynasty granted Hailancha the title of First-class Super Brave Duke.
When Hailancha passed away, Qianlong felt very sorry for him, so he specially showed mercy and included him in the enshrinement ceremony. He also wrote a tribute for him for the fourth time:
"Courageous and resourceful, guarding Luan Gong. Sauron is a great master, wearing black clothes and tin clothes." Dragon. The four figures show great fortune and fortune. "
It can be seen that Urden showed his loyalty and asked for military power, but he ended up with his head missing. Asking for beautiful women seems to have no ambition, but the status, wealth and beautiful women are all available.
Guo Ziyi of in the Tang Dynasty also had great military exploits. Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty felt that his throne was threatened, so he made Guo Ziyi a minister and rewarded him with many beautiful concubines.
At this time, Guo Ziyi was already over eighty years old, but he had long understood the temptation of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty, so he accepted all these concubines as ordered, thus dispelling the emperor's grudge and saving his life.
Picture: Guo Ziyi
The cunning rabbit dies, and the good dog is cooked; the high bird is gone, but the good bow is hidden; the enemy's country is destroyed, and the adviser is dead.
Whether it is Guo Ziyi or Hailancha, "power is temporary, wisdom is eternal" is an eternal truth!
