Du Jianhui

Du Jianhui

Du Jianhui (863-950), whose name is Yanguang, was born in Hangzhou new city (today's Fuyang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang). He was a general of Wu and Yue states in the late Tang and Five Dynasties and the son of Du Ling, the governor of Runzhou.

Du Jianhui joined the army as a young man and joined Qian Liu with his father. He made great contributions to the war. He was named Huzi in the army. He killed Dong Chang and helped to pacify the rebellion of Wu Yong capital. He also defeated the Huainan army in the battle of Suzhou and helped Qian Liu establish the state of Wu Yue. He was promoted from general of Wu'an capital to Prime Minister Zuo of Wu Yue. He served as king Qian Liu of Wu Su, King Qian Yuanxu of Wen mu, King Qian hongzuo of Zhong Xian, King Qian Hongxu of Zhong Xun, King Qian Hongxu of Zhong Yi, King Wu Yue of Five Dynasties, and served as the governor, Prime Minister and Zhongshu of Zhaohua army in Jingyuan.

In the third year of Qianyou's reign (950), Du Jianhui died of illness at the age of eighty-eight. He was awarded the title of Weilie posthumously.

Life of the characters

Early experience

At the end of Tang Dynasty, Du Jian Hui's father, together with Dong Chang and Qian Liu, trained the soldiers of all counties in Hangzhou, formed the eight capital soldiers of Hangzhou, and served as the general of Wu'an capital of Xincheng County. He and Qian Liu were both eight capital generals, but after Qian Liu was promoted to governor of Hangzhou, he believed that Qian Liu could achieve great things, so he gave priority to Qian Liu.

Du Jianhui had the name of "strong courage" when he was young. At the beginning of his military career, he had no intention of serving others, and he was attached to Qian Liu with his father. He is famous for his bravery and bravery. When facing the enemy, he enters the battle in one suit. He is meritorious to the enemy. The name of the army is "Huzi".

A meritorious battle

In the third year of Guangqi (887), Du Ling led the army to capture Changzhou, and was appointed as Changzhou Zhi Shi by Qian Liu. At that time, Du Ling gave his troops to his three sons. Du jiansi was in charge of internal governance, Du Jianhui was in charge of external governance, and Du Jianfu was in charge of "traveling between them". The three brothers are all famous for their martial arts. Later, Du Jianhui took over the post of general Wu'an of Du Ling. He managed the army strictly and had nothing to do with Du Ling's system, so he was very praised.

In the first year of Longji (889), Huainan Jiedu envoy Yang xingmi sent troops to attack Changzhou and captured Du Ling. At that time, Du Jianhui led the troops to help from Xincheng, but before he reached Changzhou, he learned that the city had been conquered by Huainan army and had to return to Xincheng. Du Ling was soon released by Yang xingmi and was able to return to Hangzhou.

In the second year of qianning (895), Dong Chang became emperor in Yuezhou (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province) and established the great Yue Luoping state. Qian Liu then sent troops against Dong Chang. Du Jianhui also took part in the battle. He was shot through his left shoulder in the battle, still fighting with his own strength. In May of the next year (896), Qian Liu finally conquered Dong Chang and annexed eastern Zhejiang. Soon after, he was granted the title of governor of Zhenhai Navy and Zhendong army by the imperial court, and became the largest separatist force in the area of Zhejiang and eastern Zhejiang.

In the second year of Tianfu (902), Wu Yongdu commanded Xu Wan and Xu Zaisi to take advantage of Qian Liu to patrol the Yijin army and set up a rebellion to attack the inner city of Hangzhou. Du Jianhui led Wu'an city to help Hangzhou from the new city, and destroyed the rebel plan to burn down the north gate of the inner city, greatly demoralizing the rebels. Qian Liu soon sneaked into the inner city from the brocade army and ordered Du Jianhui, Ma Chuo, Wang Rong and others to separate the villages. At that time, some people advised Qian Liu to give up Hangzhou and cross the river to retreat to Yuezhou. Du Jianhui raised his sword and yelled: "if things don't go well, it's a big deal that he will die here. How can he abandon the city and go eastward?" Later, on the advice of Du Jianhui and Gu Quanwu, Qian Liu sought help from Yang xingmi and finally put an end to the rebellion of Wu Yong capital.

Help build Wuyue

In the third year of Tianfu (903), Chen Xun, the governor of muzhou, rebelled. Du Jianhui is also suspected by Qian Liu because he and Chen Xun are children's relatives. However, he said: "Chen Xun is ungrateful and suicidal. Since we are in laws, we should be suspected. I have written many times, and when I get my letter on the day of breaking the city, I can prove my innocence. " Before long, Chen Xun's subordinate officials went to Qian Liu and presented a letter from Du Jianhui. Qian Liu saw that the letter was full of admonitions, and his doubts were dispelled. However, due to his discord with his elder brother, Du Jianhui was falsely accused of treason by Du jiansi, claiming that he had concealed weapons. Qian Liu is suspicious again and sends someone to search. Du Jianhui was calm and still searched by the emissary. The emissary searched the inner room and found nothing. As a result, Qian Liu attached more importance to Du Jianhui, taking him as the Deputy envoy of Yingtian in eastern Zhejiang and the governor of Changzhou, and building a residence for him in the south of the city.

In the first year of Kaiping (907), Zhu Wen, the emperor of the Later Liang Dynasty, usurped the Tang Dynasty as emperor. Qian Liu became a minister to the Later Liang Dynasty and was granted the title of king of Wu and Yue, establishing the state of Wu and Yue. In order to win over Qian Liu and contain the Huainan forces (Wu state), Zhu Wen also made Qian Liu serve as the governor of Huainan. Therefore, the state of Wu sent troops to Zhejiang and ordered zhouben and lvshizao to besiege Suzhou. In April of the second year of Tianbao (909), Du Jianhui, Qian Pao, he Feng and Sima Fu led the troops to rescue Suzhou. They fought with the Suzhou garrison inside and outside, defeated the Wu army, captured more than 30 generals such as he Lang and Lu Qiuzhi, captured more than 200 warships, and made Zhou Ben and LV Shizao flee all night. Then they took advantage of the victory and defeated Wu army in Huang tiandang.

In the 16th year of Tianbao (923), Qian Liujin was granted the title of king of Wu and Yue. He changed the government department to the imperial court, and set up 100 officials, such as prime minister and servant. All the rituals were in accordance with the emperor's specifications. Du Jianhui was worshipped as Zuo's prime minister by Sima. At that time, every time Qian Liu had a court meeting, he would praise Du Jianhui: "it's thanks to Prime Minister du that I can be here today."

Old age and death

After Qian Liu's death, Du Jianhui served as the king of Wu and Yue in the four dynasties of Qian Yuanyu, Qian hongzuo, Qian Hongyu and Qian Hongyu. He was tired of official duty and served as the son of the state to offer wine, the military envoy of Zhaohua in Jingyuan, the prime minister and the order of Zhongshu. When he was alive, most of his sons and nephews were married to the family of Qian, and high-ranking officials and dignitaries filled the family, which was known as "since the founding of the country, nothing is more prosperous.".

In the third year of Qianyou's reign (950), Du Jianhui died of illness at the age of eighty-eight. He was awarded the title of Weilie posthumously.

Main impact

Du Jianhui served as the king of Wu and Yue in the Five Dynasties of Qian Liu, Qian Yuanxu, Qian hongzuo, Qian Hongxu and Qian Hongxu. He made great contributions to the formation of Qian's regime in Zhejiang and the establishment and development of Wu and Yue's regime

Anecdotes and allusions

Young ambition

When Du Jianhui was a boy, he used to privately sign the military state to charge his teeth in the mountain villa. He was told by the village that Du Zhen was scolded by Du Zhen. However, he said, "the eldest man was born in the world, so he is more than a military pawn."

Old and strong

Du Jianhui was still able to ride and shoot when he was old. He was still playing in the square when he was more than 80 years old. When he was in the mood, the arrow of his early years flew out of his arm, "when people were strong.".

Historical evaluation

Luo Yin: there is nothing in the world. In my hometown, there are lingzhunzong I in Hejian, Wu jiangxiaji in Puyang, yuan buyue in Runan, and Pu Yiwen. In my hometown, there are Taishi Jianhui Bozhong and other generals who are famous for their martial arts. It's the handle of civil and martial arts, but it's also a matter of leaning. (stele of newly built Luocheng in Dong'an town) < / I >

Qian Liu: today, Prime Minister Du Liye is the thief.

Wu Renchen: it's not lucky that Yun state has been a general, wenyunwu, danguixijue, and won the title of Xia year.

Main works

Du Jianhui's poem "self narration" is included in the whole Tang poetry.

interpersonal relationship

Father: Du Ling, an official, was the commander of all the armies in Zhejiang Province, the commander of the marching army, and the governor of Runzhou. Later, because of Du Jianhui's nobility, he gave it to the grand master.

Daughter: Mr. Du, married to King Qian hongzuo.

Sun Tzu: Du Zhaoda, Qian hongzuo, was the prison envoy of the inner tooth capital at that time, and later he was killed for his crime.

Index of historical data

The spring and Autumn Annals of the Ten Kingdoms

Volume 5 of the annals of nine Kingdoms

Wu Yue Bei Shi (Volume 4)

Chinese PinYin : Du Jian Hui