The Tragic History of Chongzhen
by L
About This Novel
"The Tragic History of Chongzhen" is a book written by Songzishan people in the Qing Dynasty. It is also known as "The Iron Crown Picture", "The Strange Book of Loyalty" and "The Tragic History of Chongzhen". It is a historical novel and mainly describes the beginning and end of Li Zicheng's uprising. This book is worth reading for readers interested in such topics. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Li Zicheng rebelled in Mizhi County, Shaanxi Province, and the county magistrate Bian Dashou dug up his ancestral grave. The rebel army repeatedly defeated officers and soldiers, but was once defeated by Sun Chuanting. Later, it turned to attack Shanxi. Governor Cai Maode (Mao)de resisted with Ningwuguan guard Zhou Yuji. Zhou Yuji was defeated and shot to death by random arrows. The rebel army approached the capital. All civil and military officials were timid and avoided fighting. The eunuch Du Xun surrendered privately, and Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself on Meishan Mountain. After the rebel army entered the city, they were dissolute and greedy. Liu Zongmin seized Chen Yuanyuan, Sangui moved Qing troops into the pass, and Li Zicheng was defeated. He hid in Jiulong Mountain and was trapped and killed by the villagers. Emperor Chongzhen and his loyal ministers who died in the festival were all promoted to the immortal world.
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