Wu Sangui was a high-ranking [[Ming Dynasty]] general, charged with the defense of the northeast and of the Shanhaiguan pass in particular. He is known for having joined up with the [[Manchu]] armies of the [[Qing Dynasty]], allowing them to pass through the Pass to [[Beijing]], in order to oust the rebel [[Li Zicheng]]; this led directly to the Qing taking Beijing, and terminating the Ming Dynasty. | Wu Sangui was a high-ranking [[Ming Dynasty]] general, charged with the defense of the northeast and of the Shanhaiguan pass in particular. He is known for having joined up with the [[Manchu]] armies of the [[Qing Dynasty]], allowing them to pass through the Pass to [[Beijing]], in order to oust the rebel [[Li Zicheng]]; this led directly to the Qing taking Beijing, and terminating the Ming Dynasty. |