▲ "Yongle Grand Ceremony" is authentic
Speaking of monks in the Ming Dynasty, it can be said that they are a new force in history. Not only was the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang born in a temple, but the first hero who helped Judy seize the country was also a monk with a Taoist name. According to historical records, the common name of Tao Yan was Yao, who was born in Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province in the 15th year of Zhiyuan (AD 1335). He was eager for success since he was a child. He also said that "a gentleman cannot exist in name only, that is, he became a monk at the age of 14". However, other monks are kind-hearted and solemn, but this Taoist priest is like a tiger, vaguely killing.
▲ Yao and Zhu stills
As soon as the Taoist sees Judy, the prince of Yan, he will give him a "white hat", knowing that Judy is the "king" and adding a white hat is the "emperor". In the eyes of others, such outrageous behavior will undoubtedly lead to death. However, Yao became the first counselor and important confidant. Judy attaches great importance to this strategist, never calling him by his first name, but calling him a "master" condescendingly. Of course, Yao is also quite wise, and he clearly knows his mind. When Judy can't make up her mind, she can always provide the best solution to the problem, especially for rebellion.
▲ Yan Tao's personal letter
Although Judy coveted the throne, she was deeply annoyed by traditional ethics. He feared that he would usurp his nephew's throne and be despised by the whole world. Faced with Yao's persuasion, he asked anxiously, "What should we do if people all over the world support the imperial court?" Yao Xiaoguang replied: "I only know the sky, regardless of people's hearts."
▲ Jian Wendi Zhu Yunwen stills
This is just the beginning, and the bigger medicine is yet to come. As Zhu Yunwen and Wen Jian began to cut his vassals, Judy's life became more and more difficult. If he gives in again, the military power may be completely deprived and he will lose the right to protect himself. When depressed and angry, Judy looked at the cold winter scene outside the window and sighed, "It's freezing, and nothing in the water turns into ice." . As soon as Yao heard it, he understood what was bothering him, so he casually answered the second sentence, "Who is in charge if the king doesn't come out?" Then he bent down to worship.
▲ Yao Tomb Pagoda and Tombstone
This sentence can be said to be the direct fuse for Judy to make up her mind to fight. So Lord Daming began to secretly woo officers, collude with the army and spend a lot of money to recruit warriors. Yao, on the other hand, was in charge of training military forces and building weapons in Yan's back garden, which made great contributions to assisting the prince to successfully capture Nanjing. In the 16th year of Yongle (A.D. 14 18), Yao died of illness, mourning for Rong Guogong and honoring him as "public respect". In addition, personally inscribed the tombstone inscription, allowing Yao to enter Mingzu Temple as a civil servant and become the first and only one in the Ming Dynasty.