During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, women played an important role in the historical stage, but their fame often received negative attention and was portrayed as a rueful face and a deep palace of fornication. In this chaotic historical period, the mother of the Later Han regime, Li, became a unique existence, she was a woman who did not lose her face and did not leave a name in history, but she was widely respected and one of the outstanding women of the Five Dynasties period.
Born in 913 A.D., Li came from a peasant family, and although he came from an ordinary background, he was well-behaved and sensible. Although historical sources do not record Li's appearance in detail, when Liu Zhiyuan, the founding emperor of the Later Han Dynasty, saw her for the first time, he fell for her. Liu Zhiyuan's marriage to the Li family is also quite legendary, he is penniless, and was rejected by Li's father when he proposed marriage. So, Liu Zhiyuan did whatever it took to directly snatch the Li family and achieve this extraordinary marriage.
This great woman played a huge role later in life. In 947 AD, Liu Zhiyuan faced economic difficulties in the process of conquering the Khitan and establishing the country. Li is not only virtuous and virtuous, but also advises her husband to oppose increased taxes, advocate the use of palace wealth to reward generals, and care about the lives of the people. Her remarks were well received by her subjects and brought prestige to the Later Han regime.
However, after Liu Zhiyuan's death, the Li family faced troubles when assisting Liu Chengyou. Yoo Seung-woo has a rebellious personality and is disrespectful to his mother, which makes it difficult for Lee's advice to work. She has repeatedly dissuaded Liu Chengyou from attacking the minister, but the other party insisted on not complying. In the end, Liu Chengyou murdered the minister, and Li once again spoke out to dissuade him, but he was regarded as nothing by the unfilial son. At this time, the predicament inside and outside the regime made it inevitable that the Later Han regime would come to an end.
Although history has mixed evaluations of Lee, believing that her exhortations during Yoo Seung-woo's time played a role, this was not enough to save the regime's fortunes in the political situation of the time. Although Lee's deeds have not become a legend, her tenacity and wisdom have left their mark on that turbulent era.