How did Liu Bowen die?

Liu Bowen was a famous historical figure in China in the late Ming Dynasty. He played a very important role in the social politics of the late Ming Dynasty and was the last general before the demise of the Ming Dynasty.

According to historical records, Liu Bowen died in April of the thirty-third year of Jiajing (1554) at the age of 78. The specific cause of his death is not very clear, but some historical documents provide some possible speculations.

There is a saying that Liu Bowen was weak and suffered many injuries, including some problems caused by fighting and age. Another way of saying it is that he was suspected of rebellion by the court, so he was placed under house arrest and tortured to death in prison. However, this statement has not been sufficiently confirmed, and it may be a legend fabricated by later generations.

In short, the specific cause of Liu Bowen's death is still controversial. Under the historical environment of that era, we have no way of knowing what happened to him. However, it is undeniable that he made great contributions to defending the country at the end of the Ming Dynasty and became a commendable hero in history.