Ding was a generous martyr. Why did Guangxu add three chains to his coffin?

When it comes to the history of the late Qing Dynasty, we have to mention such a woman-Empress Dowager Cixi. Later generations have different opinions on Empress Dowager Cixi, but there is no doubt that Empress Dowager Cixi's persistence eventually led to the backwardness and incompetence of the Qing Dynasty. Of course, in the backward period of the Qing Dynasty, there were still some patriots with lofty ideals who were brave in the face of the invaders who set foot in China and even powerful enemies. Today, I will tell you something about Ding's contribution to the country, but why did he get the result that his coffin was not allowed to be buried for more than ten years?

1894 After the Sino-Japanese War broke out, Japan began to attack the Qing Dynasty on a large scale. The Qing Dynasty also actively responded to this Japanese aggression, and the Battle of the Yellow Sea was a famous battle in the Sino-Japanese War. In fact, shortly after the outbreak of the war, Emperor Guangxu, egged on by the Puritans, was so excited that he even sent a telegram to accuse Ding and asked him why there was no result. Therefore, Emperor Guangxu also wanted to be appointed. Later, the Qing Dynasty and Japan fought in Yalu River. In this fierce battle, the fleet of the Qing dynasty was very chaotic. At that time, Japan took the opportunity to sink five Beiyang warships and was seriously injured.

In the Yellow Sea naval battle, beiyang fleet was defeated naturally, and Ding, as the commander, also had to bear some responsibilities to some extent. Later, the Japanese army was on a roll, and successively won Lushun and Dalian, aiming at Ahava. Because of the fall of Lushun, Ding was also dismissed. Dante was still very concerned about the protection of Ahava, and even suggested that he be prepared to blow up the land and coastal forts. 18951On October 20th, the Japanese army launched a fierce attack on the south and north turrets. Because the Japanese army was aggressive and well-prepared, the Qing Dynasty suffered heavy losses, and most soldiers died for it.

18951October 23rd, the commander of Japan's joint fleet, Ito Sukehiro, wrote a letter to Ding, in which he accurately analyzed the final fate of Beiyang Navy and deliberately advised Ding to surrender. When Ding read this letter, he was completely indifferent and expressed his determination to fight to the death. After 17 days of hard work, Ding and others have reached the end of their tether, but even when ammunition and food are exhausted, Ding never thought of surrendering to Japan, even if he died. So when Beiyang Navy chose to surrender, it also chose to commit suicide.

In Ding's suicide note, there is such a sentence: "Since then, the Qing army has become a turtle in the jar of the Japanese navy. Now no one can understand what I mean in my heart and is willing to die to serve the country. I hope that after a hundred years, future generations can understand my sincere heart of serving the country, although it is still glorious! " But for such a hero who died in the line of duty, his ending is also very surprising. It turned out that Emperor Guangxu at that time not only ordered that there was no property at home, but also added three chains to his coffin, and it was not allowed to be buried. This is the sad end of a hero and the sorrow of the country! However, it was not until more than ten years later that the Qing court rehabilitated Ding and buried his coffin.

The reason why Ding has been guilty for a long time is still controversial. Some people say that Ding's personal ability is not strong and his command ability is poor. Others said that Ding was "afraid of fighting" and passively protected the ship, so that the fighter plane was delayed. Some people even say that it is a capitulator. Of course, these so-called views are just some false words! No matter what the truth is, Ding's heroic struggle with the Japanese army is undeniable, and these are worthy of respect from future generations!