There was one more thing to say here.
There had always been many doubts about Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance.
And the most famous one was the portrait that looked like a " shoehorn face."
Among them, Zhu Yuanzhang looked extremely ugly.
If Zhu Yuanzhang was really born with an extremely ugly and exaggerated appearance, then from the perspective of biological genetics, at least one or two of his descendants should have a similar appearance to him.
However, the portraits of the later emperors of the Ming Dynasty were mainly round faces.
Other than Zhu Yuanzhang, the Emperor of the Zhu family had never been troubled by the so-called "half-moon face" rumor.
So this was obviously wrong.
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Then there was the costume in the ugly portrait of Zhu Yuanzhang, the white "hat" on the hat.
That was a typical characteristic of the Qing Dynasty!
In the early Ming Dynasty, when Zhu Yuanzhang himself was in the Ming Dynasty, it was absolutely impossible for this hat to appear!
Therefore, the truth was self-evident.
Then there was Guo Zixing, the official guide of Zhu Yuanzhang.
He was also the foster father of Zhu Yuanzhang's Ma and Empress. Back then, he had married his foster daughter Ma to Zhu Yuanzhang, and they were even closer.
If Zhu Yuanzhang was really an ugly monster, and his face was covered with black moles, why would he do this?
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance was just like the portrait of a round-faced and dignified man, rather heroic.
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"I have to say, it's good to be handsome!”
"He got a promotion and a raise the moment he arrived. He even married the company's eldest daughter!”
"I have to say, this is really immersive!”
"But the main reason is Zhu Yuanzhang's ability and character, right?”
"Otherwise, how could he have achieved so many battle merits?”
"Moreover, Tang He and Xu Da, who were originally from the same hometown as him and had joined the Revolutionary Army before him, were actually willing to serve him as their superior.”
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Especially Tang He, he had already been a thousand households under Guo Zixing before Zhu Yuanzhang joined.
Logically speaking, his position was higher than Zhu Yuanzhang, his qualifications were older than Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was older than Zhu Yuanzhang. In front of Zhu Yuanzhang, he was considered a big brother.
However, Tang He had always been respectful to Zhu Yuanzhang. He did not even walk side by side with Zhu Yuanzhang, but deliberately walked behind him.
At that time, the generals of the same generation did not pay much attention to Zhu Yuanzhang, only Tang He followed his lead.
As for the reason, it was probably because Tang He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang could achieve great things in the future.
But this seemed too mysterious.
It was more reasonable to say that Zhu Yuanzhang was able to convince his older friends when he was young.
As for the specific method, Zhu Yuanzhang had once killed a cow of the landlord's family and shared the meat with Tang and Xu Da.
That was why they did not starve to death.
It was also this cow that helped Zhu Yuanzhang exchange for two founding marshals!
However, Zhu Yuanzhang's greatest benefactor was still his newly married wife.
Guo Zixing's goddaughter Ma, who later became Empress Ma.
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After Zhu Yuanzhang joined the army, although he was valued by Guo Zixing, his identity was only a "trusted soldier".
If he wanted to go up, he would have to accumulate battle credits and wait for time.
However, it was different after he married Miss Ma. He immediately became Marshal Guo's " half son."
With status and status, he had become the "Young Master Zhu" that the soldiers called him.
Coincidentally, Guo Zixing was not on good terms with the other four marshals. Zhu Yuanzhang often tried to mediate and maintain the overall situation.
But even so, Guo Zixing's narrow-mindedness still made him suspect that Zhu Yuanzhang had betrayed him and gave him a lot of face.
Guo Zixing looked like a forthright person who was chivalrous and liked to make friends.
However, he was actually a narrow-minded character with no great ambitions.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so confused about Bozhou City.
Initially, he liked Zhu Yuanzhang's intelligence, courage, and ability, but later on, it slowly evolved into fear and suspicion.
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At this moment, the knowledgeable Miss Ma fully displayed her role as a " virtuous wife."
He kept picking out good things from Zhu Yuanzhang's spoils of war and gave them all to his foster mother, Madam Zhang…
Mrs. Zhang kept putting in good words for Zhu Yuanzhang in front of her husband Guo Zixing…
As a result, Guo Zixing's dissatisfaction with Zhu Yuanzhang was resolved again and again.
However, once again, Guo Zixing believed the slander of the villain and firmly believed that Zhu Yuanzhang had betrayed him!
He actually locked Zhu Yuanzhang up and ordered that no food was allowed.
Miss Ma was extremely anxious, but her plea was fruitless.
In order not to make Zhu Yuanzhang die of hunger and thirst, she actually slipped into the kitchen, hid the freshly baked sesame seed cake in her arms, and secretly sent it to her husband, even if her skin was burned...
After the incident, Miss Ma even saved her food every day. Even if she was hungry, she had to let Zhu Yuanzhang eat his fill…
The History of the Ming Dynasty clearly recorded this story: "Stealing the cooking cakes later, carrying them in your arms, charring the meat. He often stored dry food and dried meat for the emperor, without any shortage, but he did not eat enough.”
Without a doubt, if not for Miss Ma's help, Zhu Yuanzhang would have lost his life long ago, let alone become the emperor in the future.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang was especially grateful to his wife. After becoming emperor, he often told his courtiers about this past."When it comes to nobility, the emperor compared it to 'Wulou Bean Porridge' and 'Hutuo Medical.' Every time he described the virtuous to his ministers, it was the same as Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty.”
The love between such a troubled couple was simply enviable.
When he had nothing, he had her. After he became rich, she was still by his side.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not abandon his wife and regarded Zhu Biao, who was born of Ma family, as the only heir. He did not think of a second person. Just this point alone was enough to show Zhu Yuanzhang's character.
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In February of the 15th year of Zhizheng, Liu Futong, the leader of the Red Turban Army, supported Han Lin 'er as the emperor, also known as Prince Xiaoming, and established the country as Song.
Coincidentally, in March of the same year, Guo Zixing passed away!
Because Guo Zixing's uprising was in response to the Red Scarf Army, he was also a subject of Prince Xiaoming.
But now that he was no longer around, Prince Xiaoming had no choice but to make his son and family officials of the Song Dynasty.
As a result, Guo Zixing's eldest son, Guo Tianxu, was appointed as the capital marshal, his brother-in-law, Zhang Tianyou, was appointed as the left deputy marshal, and his son-in-law, Zhu Yuanzhang, was appointed as the right deputy marshal.
One could imagine that if Zhu Yuanzhang had not married Miss Ma as Guo Zixing's son-in-law, even if he had made military achievements, it would have been very difficult for him to obtain the official certification of Prince Xiaoming of the Song Kingdom.
It was also because of this official title that Zhu Yuanzhang, who was in Haozhou, Chuzhou, and Hezhou, truly entered the period of independent business.
With Prince Xiaoming as a powerful backer, coupled with his own charisma and outstanding ability, his future path would be wider and wider…
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What role did Guo Zixing play in the uprising at the end of Yuan Dynasty?
He had been in the army for three years, but he had only occupied Haozhou City with his four companions.
After that, they did not advance an inch. Chuzhou and Hezhou were still captured by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Thinking about it carefully, he probably wanted to give Zhu Yuanzhang a virtuous wife and a basic disk!
He was the leader of Zhu Yuanzhang's novice village. Without him, Zhu Yuanzhang's start would not have been so smooth.
But similarly, if Zhu Yuanzhang had not been his son-in-law, he would not even have been remembered.
He could also be said to be one of the strongest fathers-in-law in history. With his insignificant contributions during the Anti-Yuan Era, he was later conferred the title of King Chuyang by Zhu Yuanzhang.
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"Zhu Yuanzhang's deeds once again proved a truth.”
"That is, marrying a good wife is half the success!”
"The problem is that it's your ability to marry such a wife.”
"First, Chairman Guo Zixing took a fancy to Zhu Yuanzhang, this poor kid.”
"I'm willing to marry all my daughters to him."
"Then, Miss Ma, this fair, rich, and beautiful woman, really fell in love with Zhu Yuanzhang.”
"Do you think anyone can do this?”
"At that time, Liu Bang was in a similar situation, but it was not as exaggerated as Zhu Yuanzhang.”
"At that time, the Lu family was much more powerful than the Liu family.”
"As expected, two civilian emperors have many similarities.”
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After Guo Zixing passed away, the forces he left behind were reunited with his son, Guo Tianxu.
However, some generals, such as Tang He and Guo Ying, chose to join Zhu Yuanzhang.
Although Guo Tianxu was nominally the leader of the army, Zhu Yuanzhang's strength and reputation were above him. It was inevitable that there would be conflicts between the two factions.
This conflict finally erupted during the attack on Jiqing Road, which was also the later Yingtian Prefecture.
Because Chuyang and Hezhou were seized by Zhu Yuanzhang and his confidants.
Guo Tianxu, who had just been appointed, had become the lord before he had even built up his achievements.
In the army, they were still unable to suppress Zhu Yuanzhang's prestige and strength.
Thus, when the army was planning their next target, Guo Tianxu and the others tried their best to conquer Jiqing Road. Firstly, they wanted to gain a base for development, and secondly, they wanted to stabilize their position as the commander.
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In June of the 15th year of Zhizheng, Guo Tianxu, Zhu Yuanzhang and others led their troops across the river and planned to attack Jiqing Road, the foundation of Wang Ba.
The Red Turban Army first captured Caishiji, then captured Daping Mansion, the gateway of Jiqing Road, and captured Chen Xianxian, the militia marshal of the Yuan army.
Using this as a base, they launched a siege on Nanjing.
However, due to the strategic position of Jiqing Road, the Yuan army had gathered a large number of government troops to guard it. The first attack of the Red Scarves Army ended in failure.
In August of that year, the higher-ups of the Red Turban Army decided to attack Jiqing again.
This time, the rebel army took a step-by-step approach, first conquering Lishui, Jurong, Liyang, Wuhu and other towns around Jiqing.
Guo Tianxu, Zhang Tianyou, and the others took the lead to attack Fang Mountain, 45 miles southeast of Jiqing City.
Chen Yexian, who had surrendered before, was stationed at Banqiao, 30 miles southwest of the city. Zhu Yuanzhang, as the left vice-marshal, stayed behind at Taiping Mansion.
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At this time, Chen Ye first planned to rebel and lead the army to join the Yuan army, but was reported by his men.
Zhu Yuanzhang called him back and said,"Everyone has their own hearts and minds, and their knowledge is different. Follow me, follow me, do whatever you want, don't force me.”
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was already planning how to use a perfect plan to kill Guo Tianxu and the others.
Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Chen Ye intended to rebel first, but did not stop him.
When Chen Ye first returned to the anti-station, he strongly requested the Red Turban Army to attack Jiqing, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer.
So Chen Ye first had another plan. He deceived Zhu Yuanzhang, saying that he had lured the Yuan army's general Zuo Danashi to his camp and asked Zhu Yuanzhang to capture him.
Since Zhu Yuanzhang knew his intention, it was impossible for him to go to his military camp, but he did not take any measures to restrain him.”。
In other words, he had agreed, but not completely.
What was even more scheming was that Zhu Yuanzhang did not inform Guo Tianxu and the others who were at the front line of Chen Ye's plan to rebel.
Chen Ye, who had returned to Banqiao, saw that his plan to capture Zhu Yuanzhang had failed, so he turned his attention to Guo Tianxu and the others.
"Ye first invited Marshal Guo to drink and killed him. Capture Marshal Zhang and offer him to Fushou.”
Guo Tianxu and Zhang Tianyou, who were unaware of Chen Ye's rebellion, were easily killed by him. Zhu Yuanzhang also effortlessly eliminated his two powerful enemies at that time.
He showed no mercy or hesitation.
Guo Zixing was indebted to Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Yuanzhang remembered this. Therefore, when Guo Zixing was around, he did not do anything detrimental to Guo Zixing.
However, after Guo Zixing's death, his two sons regarded Zhu Yuanzhang as an enemy.
Zhu Yuanzhang was not an inflexible person. On the contrary, he was a ruthless person.
When facing someone who deserved to be killed, he could not even blink his eyes.
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After getting rid of Guo Tianxu and the others, Zhu Yuanzhang continued to attack Jiqing Road.
During this period, there was another fierce person who showed his talent for the first time.
That was General Chang Yuchun, who had come to seek refuge with Zhu Yuanzhang!
He was a fierce general under Zhu Yuanzhang. He was invincible and had never lost a battle in his life.
In terms of war, he was not vague at all. He claimed that he could dominate the world with 100,000 troops. Therefore, the reputation of "Chang 100,000" spread in the army.
However, Chang Yuchun wasn't bragging. He had never lost a single battle in his entire life. Just based on this alone, ordinary people couldn't compare to him.
In addition, his physical strength was extraordinary and his body was filled with courage!
He had many outstanding performances on the battlefield, and it could be said that he had brought the individual heroism of that era to the extreme.
He was truly a fierce general! He was also a victorious general!
However, what was interesting was that when Chang Yuchun came to seek refuge with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang actually did not think much of him.
Before Chang Yuchun joined Zhu Yuanzhang, he was a robber who robbed and bullied the weak.
Zhu Yuanzhang was a person who had come from a weak background, so it was normal for him to not have a good impression of someone like him.
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In the spring of the 16th year of Zhizheng.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was preparing to continue attacking Jiqing Road, was surrounded by the Yuan army when he was stationed in the quarry.
It was Chang Yuchun's plan to capture the family members of the Yuan army.
The Yuan Army navy that surrounded Caishi was defeated.
This also showed that Chang Yuchun was not only brave but also resourceful.
Zhu Yuanzhang already had several generals like him.
Tang He, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun.
Which one of them wasn't a talented general?
But what was interesting was that they all gathered around Zhu Yuanzhang.
If Chang Yuchun hadn't been a robber in Zhu Yuanzhang's place and had come to seek refuge because of his reputation, he would have been able to escape.
If he was born in the land occupied by Zhang Shicheng or Chen Youliang.
History might be different.
Of course, it was also possible that he could unleash such powerful energy by following Zhu Yuanzhang and the others.
Perhaps it could only be said that they were the mutual achievements of the monarch and his subjects.
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Then in March, Zhang Shicheng, who was now in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, launched an offensive against the Yuan army.
The Yuan army at the lower reaches of the Yangtze River was unable to split up and take care of Jinling.
Zhu Yuanzhang seized the opportunity and attacked Jiqing again. The Yuan army could not meet them in time, and Jinling City was captured by Zhu Yuanzhang in less than three days.
After Zhu Yuanzhang entered the city, he issued an edict as usual, forbidding soldiers from disturbing the people.
"The Yuan Dynasty lost its power, causing chaos everywhere and causing the people to suffer. I led the army here to eliminate the evil for the people. Keep your old jobs and don't doubt or fear."
At the same time, he recruited all the wise men in the world." Wise men and gentlemen, if there is anyone who wants to perform meritorious deeds, I will use them with courtesy."
On the other hand, they took down the tens of thousands of elite soldiers in Jin Ling City.
Jinling City was the capital of the emperor, and it had the best Fengshui!
He also occupied the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, so he could send troops to recover the old land of the Han people.
If you retreat, you can defend yourself and sit on the rich land of Jiangnan.
To Zhu Yuanzhang, it was "using the heavens to support the Ming Gong."
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang already possessed the power of an emperor!
He truly had the capital to fight for the world!
But at the same time, they were surrounded by enemies.
There is Zhang Shicheng in the east and Chen Youliang in the west.
And the enmity between the three of them was just the beginning.
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"To be honest, with Zhu Yuanzhang's current status, compared to his previous miserable situation, it's already like heaven and earth, right?”
" I think that most people, after achieving the feat of becoming a tyrant from a beggar, can already regard it as their lifetime achievement. They might even lose their pursuit of a higher status and sink into the comfort of life, right?”
"That's why it's so rare to have a commoner emperor?”
"Most people are just lost in the prosperity of this road.”
"Or rather, they just wanted to improve their lives.”
"How many of them are able to continue advancing as their status continues to rise?”
"Actually, Zhu Yuanzhang was the same. In the beginning, he only wanted to survive.”
"However, his magnanimity can move forward with his growing strength and always support him to continue moving toward a higher goal!”
"This is the most admirable thing!”
"Liu Bang was able to shout that he should be a real man from the beginning!”
"But Zhu Yuanzhang really walked over bit by bit.”
"He's the real man who can't be moved by poverty, wealth, and power!”
"Truly admirable!"
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However, Zhu Yuanzhang's shrewdness and determination to take over the world!
However, it was only in a later incident that it was truly vividly reflected!
That was when the uprising at the end of the Yuan Dynasty intensified.
The righteous soldiers, including Zhu Yuanzhang, gradually raised their heads and occupied one area.
Some small-minded and short-sighted leaders of the Revolutionary Army gradually began to become kings!
They were already blinded by their current achievements.
They couldn't wait and chose to take down the names that were once unattainable in their eyes!
Thus, this king and that king popped up like bamboo shoots after a rain.
As long as the trees in the forest stand out, the wind will destroy them.
As they were too ostentatious, they immediately became the main target of the Yuan Court, who still had their strength back then!
No emperor could watch others become powerful without caring about anything.
However, the current Zhu Yuanzhang had adopted the advice of the great scholar Zhu Sheng.
That was to build high walls, accumulate food, and slowly become king!
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In a turbulent era, like the end of a certain dynasty.
Many ambitious people who had shown their talents at the beginning were often attacked by the group and ended early, leaving only chicken feathers on the ground.
And those hidden rebels were the smartest.
They knew how to accumulate strength and unleash it after a long period of preparation.
To be able to preserve the flame and achieve something in the end.
It must also be people like them who knew how to imitate the Heavenly Dao.
He must also know that humanity is humble and that he can do things with restraint.
They were definitely people who followed the rules and adapted to the local conditions.
The law of human survival was the law of animal and plant survival.
The sun shone on the world, and the rain and dew were all wet. Those who wanted to be the champion would definitely become the target of public criticism.
At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rose up in revolt. With the banner of overthrowing the violent Qin Dynasty, they successively broke through many cities.
It could be said that he had a hundred responses with one call, and the limelight was unparalleled.
However, it was also because of their self-righteousness that they became kings early on.
That led to their hasty conclusion.
Liu Bang had submitted to Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu. He was willing to live under the people. He raised his army with leniency and benevolence to pacify the people. When the time was ripe, he would naturally be able to achieve the goal of a generation of hegemony.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, heroes rose and many people became kings and emperors, but they all belonged to the Tang Dynasty.
The times were different, but the logic was similar.
She watched as he built a tall building, watched as he entertained guests, and watched as his building collapsed.
In the end, who would be able to laugh at the wind and clouds? To achieve a real long-term career?
Only when one's strength was insufficient would one not be in a hurry to show themselves!
And Zhu Yuanzhang was someone who could do this!
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"Born in poverty, yet able to see the world clearly.”
"He can also accept useful advice immediately.”
"Zhu Yuanzhang's ability to do all of this is truly not beneficial.”
"I can see Liu Bang's shadow on him.”
"I won't even talk about the commoners 'uprising that eventually led to them becoming emperors.”
"Zhu Yuanzhang is like Liu Bang, able to accept advice and know how to treat the people he conquered well.”
"Controlling the army, not offending the people, and establishing a reputation for being lenient and benevolent made the Yuan Court's cruelty even more obvious. Thus, he quickly won the hearts of the people and was able to effectively rule the places he occupied and collect taxes!”
"And you can also see the shadows of other great emperors.”
" For example, Augustus. When everyone else is making mistakes, only he can remain calm and make the most beneficial choice for himself.”
"I can even see Li Shiming's shadow. In the army, his prestige is unparalleled, and he knows how to fight and win!”
"Throughout the journey, I couldn't even eat enough, let alone study.”
"The only thing we have is continuous suffering.”
"But he grew into a nearly all-rounded emperor!”
"In my opinion, this is even more illusory than a myth.”
"It's simply unbelievable!”
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