Ancient Books Discovered in Henan Province

Yan Li is one of the important generals and counselors around Li Zicheng, and also one of the heroes who helped Li destroy Ming. However, the authenticity of Yan Li remains controversial. In the ancient books that recorded this matter, some people denied the existence of Yan Li. For example, Zheng Lian, who joined Dashun Army, denied Yan Li in A Brief Introduction to Bian Yu. Therefore, some historians suspect that Yan Li is a fictional character. However, in recent years, Li Yuanshan's family tree with Yan Li's name on it has been found in Henan, which makes the truth confusing.

Many stories in history have become unreal in the process of inheritance, and some stories have been endowed with mystery. However, in ancient times, such stories were often trusted by people. However, nowadays, many ancient stories have been questioned by later generations.

Just like the character in this article, he is the smartest counselor around Li Zicheng, and his IQ is comparable to Zhuge Liang. However, some people say that he never existed in history. What's going on here?

Speaking of which, I believe you already know who this article is about. Yes, it's Yan Li.

Yan Li was an important general in the Li Zicheng Uprising Army in the late Ming Dynasty, and occupied an extremely important position in the history of the late Ming Dynasty.

According to Biography of Thieves in the Ming Dynasty, "Xin Li, a native of Qixian County, was a minister in the case, Li Jingbaizi, who also tasted millet to help the hungry, was virtuous for the people, and was Li Gongzi."

According to records, Yan Li was a juren in the year of Ding Mao of the Apocalypse. His father, Li, is the governor of Shandong and the minister of war. In the reverse case of Wei Zhongxian in the early years of Chongzhen, he was sentenced to be "cruel as a servant, inferior again, and lost his redemption after three years of service."