Regarding Emperor Yang of Sui, the evaluation went to two extremes.
Some people say that Emperor Yang of Sui's merits are comparable to Emperor Qin and Han Wu, and even Li Shimin is not as great as Emperor Yang of Sui's merits. As for why it was smeared, it was because of the short history of the Sui Dynasty. It is customary to discredit the former dynasty!
In fact, overturning the case for Emperor Yang of Sui is not something that is new now, it has started in the Tang Dynasty. Pi Rixiu's poem wrote: The end of the Sui Dynasty is this river, and it has been thousands of miles to the end. If there is no water temple dragon boat thing, there are not many people. Take a look at it, compare Emperor Yang of Sui to Dayu.
Some people also say that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty is brutal and indistinguishable in ancient and modern times, comparable to the Emperor. He conquered Goryeo three times, exhausted the people's strength, rejoiced in his achievements, and despised all sentient beings.
So should the case be overturned for Emperor Yang of Sui?
Let's take a look at the four recognized achievements of Emperor Yang of Sui:
First, the construction of Luoyang City, revitalize the economy of Guanzhong, Hebei and Jiangnan, and benefit the future.
Second, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal was opened to connect the north and the south. Until the late Qing Dynasty, the Grand Canal functioned. Without the Grand Canal, the Tang Dynasty would have perished during the Anshi Rebellion.
Third, create and improve the imperial examination system. The abolition of the gate valve system has given poor students a channel to rise. Its impact also reached 1300 years. This is a measure that benefits the people.
Fourth, open up the Western Regions.
Regarding Emperor Yang of Sui, do you think the case should be overturned?
The author believes that whether Emperor Yang of Sui can overturn the case?It actually stems from the angle you are standing on. If you are an ordinary person, you are naturally reluctant to overturn the case for him, after all, the price of all great achievements is the common people. No matter the cost, you are the price. The high-rise is always spending time drinking, eating, drinking and merrymaking. If you are in the shoes of a ruler, you will definitely be willing to overturn the case for him. What emperor doesn't want to go down in history for thousands of generations? If you were born in the era of great emperors, the common people would be sad.
Do you think you should overturn the case for Emperor Yang of Sui?