Zhang Fu was a general under Cheng Zu of Ming Dynasty. Dominate the battlefield for nearly half a century, and won many battles, which can be described as brilliant achievements. However, in the last battle of his life, his accumulated military talents could not be put to use, and he finally died on the battlefield he was familiar with.
What glories did he experience in his life and why did he leave in the dark? His death in battle was a dying hero? Or is there another reason?
Zhang Fu is a "second generation".
When Judy was a prince, her father Zhang Yu worked for him. After that, Judy began to oppose Wen Jian, and Changyu did not hesitate to take part in the movement and became a capable soldier under the Prince. In the third year of wenjian (140 1), Zhang Yu died.
After Changyu died, Zhang Fu, the eldest son, succeeded to the throne. Zhang Fu is brave, resolute and dignified. Because he fought with his father in his early years, he has considerable practical experience. In the battle of Jingnan, he inherited his father's footsteps and continued to follow the prince south, making great achievements.
After Judy ascended the throne, she lamented that Zhang Yujing couldn't come first, but he died too early! When he was a hero, Zhang Fu was rewarded for believing in amber and eating thousands of stones. Soon, he was appointed as the new mayor. Zhang Fu's younger sister was also called into the palace to become a imperial concubine. At that time, the zhangs' can be said to be full of glory.
Despite the blessing of his father's aura, Zhang Fu also proved that "like a tiger father, like a dog" with practical actions. During the Yongle period, he gained the trust and reuse of Ming Chengzu. No matter the war in the north or the battlefield in the south, he always appears. Once the war slows down a little, Ming Chengzu will give him the important task of building military frontier defense. For example, establish military strongholds near Beijing: Fu Xuan and Datong; Training border guards, etc.
For Ming Chengzu, these generals who participated in the battle of Jingnan are the core forces he can trust and rely on. Whether loyalty, military ability or strategic vision, Zhang Fu is the best among these generals.
Zhang Fu fought in the south all his life, but his greatest military achievement was in the south. In ten years, he went south four times to put down the rebellion. History calls him "three capture the false king, defending the southwest of the town."
The first expedition: At the beginning of Yongle, Annan made bad friends with the Ming Dynasty. In the fourth year of Yongle (1406), Ming Chengzu sent 800,000 troops to crusade. The commander-in-chief lineup is luxurious: the general who conquers foreigners is Cheng Duke, the right deputy general is Hou, and the left deputy general is Xiping Hou Musheng. However, shortly after the invasion, coach Zhu Neng died in the army. Zhang Fu was appointed temporarily and became a general to conquer foreign countries. It took him less than a year to successfully quell the rebellion and set up a chief secretary here. In this World War I, Zhang Fu was made Duke of England for his meritorious service.
Although the civil strife has been put down, it is still dark and turbulent. In the sixth year of Yongle (1408), the cross-toe rebellion broke out again. Ming Chengzu first sent Mu Sheng, who was guarding the southwest, to make a conquest. I didn't expect Mu Sheng to send troops and fail. In the seventh year of Yongle (1409), Ming Chengzu had to send Zhang Fu again. Zhang Fu quickly defeated the enemy, but because the Northern Expedition needed support, he was quickly ordered to move northward.
A strange "law" came into being, that is: Zhang Fu walks and crosses his toes; Zhang Fulai, cross your toes flat. After Zhang Fu left, Musheng, who stayed at the toe, was unable to cope with the chaos. So in the ninth year of Yongle (14 1 1), Zhang Fu was ordered to make a third conquest. Unlike the previous two quick decisions, it took him nearly three years to put down the rebellion this time. Later, Zhang Fu added four more states in the local area, and set up a health center according to the regulations of the Ming army, and returned to Beijing after making proper arrangements. In the 13th year of Yongle (14 15), before Zhang Fu gained a firm foothold in Beijing, Kyaukphyu heard the news of Yu Kou's insurrection, and the court immediately ordered him to crusade for Kyaukphyu's company commanders. The following year, Zhang Fu was recalled after the rebellion.
Zhang Fu is decisive in command and brave in battle, and he is handy in both land attack and water combat. Even the other elephant army, he can easily break through with clever tricks: he disguised the horse as a lion through painting, and then used magical guns to create sound effects. The elephant army, which was originally on the offensive, was scared to retreat and the enemy was defeated ... In the local area, Zhang Fu added the post delivery system after setting up counties, and he had his own set of methods, regardless of war or management. For the Ming court, the confusion of crossing toes is really a headache; For toes to toes, Zhang Fu is a "nightmare" that will never go away.
Many Ming people felt sorry for Zhang Fu's inability to protect his toes. However, Ming Chengzu would rather let Zhang Fu run back and forth than let him settle here. Such an arrangement may be a pity for talents, or it may have another meaning.
Zhang Fu has distinguished himself in the military and the imperial court. Therefore, for the imperial power, he is a "lighthouse" that must be won.
In the 22nd year of Yongle (1424), Ming Chengzu died suddenly on his way home from the Northern Expedition. At the last moment of his life, he entrusted the military power to Zhang Fu and ordered the "All-Army Information Day".
Ming's move was regarded as "helping the orphans by dying alone" and was not entrusted to Zhang Fu. He stood firmly on the side of the prince and cooperated with the planning of cabinet ministers to ensure the smooth succession of the throne.
During the reign of Renzong, Zhang Fu got more preferential treatment because of his decision-making ability. Injong ordered him to be in charge of the affairs of Zhong Jun's viceroy, made him a surname, and paid him two salaries. It is worth mentioning that at that time, all officials had to go to Nanjing to receive their salaries, but Renzong chartered Zhang Fu to receive his salaries near Beijing, which was also a special favor given to Zhang Fu by Renzong. Although enjoying the strictness, Zhang Fu did his duty. After the death of Chengzu, Renzong still wore a plain crown and linen clothes when he went to court. He found that only Zhang Fuhe was still wearing linen, so he paid more attention to Zhang Fu's "not exceeding the moment".
Zhang Fu was not only the object that the emperor relied on, but also the object that coveted the throne. For example, Hanwang Zhu. Injong died in less than a year, and Hanwang Zhu Xugao wanted to seize the throne by force. For him, if he can get Zhang Fu's help, it will be almost half. Zhu and Zhang Fu are both heroes in Jingnan. They fought side by side and exchanged letters on weekdays. Now, Zhu has made up his mind to rebel, and Zhang Fu is the first person to win over.
He can't wait to send someone secretly to Zhang Fu to discuss. Unexpectedly, Zhang Fu quickly caught the messenger and reported the rebellion of Hanwang to Xuanzong. Later, Xuanzong personally led the army to conquer Hanwang, and Zhang Fu was ordered to be a squire. Because of his meritorious service in counterinsurgency, Xuanzong awarded Zhang 300 stones.
During his decades of military career, Zhang Fu not only made great contributions on the battlefield, but also played a vital role in several handover of the throne. With these contributions, he became a leader among the court ministers in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhang fu spent most of his life. As he grows older, he will inevitably gradually withdraw from the court. However, there is an exit that he didn't expect.
The first is the problem of crossing toes. During the reign of Xuande, the imperial court spent too much energy because of repeated rebellions. After consulting with the minister, Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty decided to give up the chief secretary. This made Zhang Fu very dissatisfied. Because for him, the place on tiptoe cost him too much effort and is not invincible. However, despite his efforts, he did not change Xuanzong's decision in the end.
Second, the military power was taken away. In the fourth year of Xuande (1429), Xuanzong issued a letter to dismiss Zhang Fu as governor. After relieving the military power, he was promoted to Dr. Guanglu Zuo, and ordered him to serve around the clock and plan military affairs. This operation goes up and down. Even so, Zhang Fu and other court ministers still wholeheartedly assisted and contributed to the "benevolent government and public governance".
Third, it was excluded by the court. During the Yingzong period, the eunuch Wang Zhenli used the emperor's favor to become an absolute monarch in the court. The civil and military officials in the DPRK dared not offend and kept silent. Only Zhang Fu, a veteran of the Four Dynasties, could balance Wang Zhen, but he was also hated and rejected by Wang Zhen.
In the fourteenth year of orthodoxy (1449), Vara also led the army to invade first. Wang Zhen instigated Yingzong to levy in person, and Zhang Fu was ordered to levy, but he had no right to lead the troops. Here, the history books wrote a heartfelt word in a seemingly dull tone: "Help the old, don't dare to be silent". Zhang Fu, a veteran of battlefield for many years, has experienced countless wars in his life. At this time, he was on the battlefield but could not command the generals to fight. What will happen to him?
In the subsequent change of the civil fort, the Ming army was defeated, and 75-year-old Zhang Fu died heroically.
Winning or losing on the battlefield, winning or being buried by horses, this is the fate of soldiers. However, Zhang Fu, the old hero on the battlefield, was defeated in the last battle, some helpless and some scribbled. In any case, dying like this is definitely not the ending he wants.