Kangxi Mobilizes Forces Against Rebellion

Kangxi issued a mobilization order for a decisive battle, assigning responsibility for the three-year stalemate on the central front to princes, dukes, generals, and ministers, while reassuring frontline soldiers. Following the pacification of the rebellion, Kangxi addressed officials about the continued impact of reduced salaries and financial allocations, which had not yet been restored. He also allowed officials to be selected for supervisory roles, a practice that ceased in July of the 18th year of Kangxi's reign. The defense of Wusong, combining city and river defenses, was considered very difficult to overcome. He also acknowledged the hardships faced by soldiers, including hunger, to foster unity. Kangxi allowed officials to be recommended for selection to the Censorate, a rule that ended in the 18th year of his reign. The text implies that Kangxi's actions, including the purges of experienced generals like Dorgon and Suksaha, have weakened the Eight Banners, making them vulnerable to rebellion. The broadcast mentions Kangxi's actions in response to the rebellion, noting that the purges of capable generals, including those promoted by Dorgon and Heshun, were a direct cause of the Eight Banners' decline. It also noted that the original strategy for the rebellion was to retreat to the Central Plains and then revolt, but this was altered due to the actions of Yunnan Governor Zhu Guozhi. The Kangxi Emperor has purged key generals and their supporters, including Duolun and Bao'er, leading to the collapse of the Eight Banners' combat effectiveness. This internal consolidation was necessary for the emperor to maintain centralized power while facing the Sanfan Rebellion.