Three minutes to talk about culture
no. 269
Title: "Zizhi Tongjian".
Publisher: Nova Press.
Author: Xiong Yi.
In the time of books, I was fortunate to read the third volume of "Zizhi Tongjian: Xiong Yi Edition" at the end of the year.
I am even more fortunate to have the opportunity to walk through the long history of the Han Dynasty with all my book friends. In this series, we continue to follow Mr. Xiong Yi to reinterpret the familiar and unfamiliar history of the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty.
Among them, I paid special attention to the mysterious and powerful woman - Lu Hou.
The character of Lu Hou shocked me deeply!When I read her when I was a teenager, I learned about her from film and television dramas when I grew up, and now 20 years later, I read her from this series, and my feelings and experiences are completely different.
She was one of the most influential figures in the Han Dynasty, and her road to power was not all smooth sailing, but she left a strong mark on the stage of history with her unique skills, wisdom and courage.
Some people say: Empress Lu is the "originator" of "Gong Dou". Personally, I think that's an underestimation of her.
Lv Hou's personality traits:
Empress Lu has a strong and decisive character, and at the same time has a high level of wisdom.
She is good at reading words and emotions and is able to navigate complex environments with ease. However, she also has a ruthless side and shows no mercy to her political opponents. This trait of her personality gives her great prestige, but it also makes her evaluation in history controversial.
Her rise to power is wonderful, full of ups and downs, fascinating:
Between the collapse of the Qin Dynasty and the establishment of the Han Dynasty, she skillfully balanced various forces and displayed great wisdom. She was not only good at controlling the situation, but also good at employing people, laying the foundation for the prosperity of the Han Dynasty.
Empress Lu's influence on history is far-reaching and wide-ranging:
She pioneered the precedent of women taking charge of the country, breaking the traditional concept of gender. Second, her governance allowed the Han Dynasty to stabilize during turbulent times, laying the foundation for the rule of Wenjing. In addition, she paid attention to people's livelihood, advocated farming, and reduced taxes, which provided a guarantee for the economic development of the Han Dynasty. These are her major contributions.
In terms of culture, her influence is equally impossible to ignore:
She advocated Confucianism and promoted the spread and development of Confucian culture. The emphasis on etiquette and education laid the foundation for the cultural development of the Han Dynasty. At the same time, she also encouraged academic research and promoted the cultural prosperity of the early Han Dynasty.
Through her words and deeds, she demonstrated the important role of women in cultural inheritance and set an example for future generations, which is also an important inspiration for women in this world, how to find themselves and how to find their place.
Her ** and cruelty also brought controversy to her:
Her brutal murder of Han Xin and the suppression of the princes surnamed Liu showed a possible crisis of her rule.
Lv Hou's merits and demerits:
There are different views on the evaluation of the merits and demerits of Empress Lu in history. On the one hand, as an empress, she contributed to the prosperity and stability of the Han Dynasty. Her skill and wisdom also provided lessons for later emperors. However, on the other hand, she has also been criticized for being cruel and ruthless. Those actions are extremely controversial.
These merits and demerits require us to savor and think about them in the process of reading. This is also the charm of reading history.
Mr. Xiong Yi's interpretation gives us the opportunity to look at this history from a new perspective. This book is not only an encyclopedia of history, but also a profound reflection on human nature.
This series of books seems to lead me through the fog of history and see a more real and vivid Empress Lu. After reading it, I have a deeper understanding of this history and this character, and I have a more thorough understanding of human nature.
The way this series of books is interpreted is unique. It uses questions to "talk about it" and interprets the classics in depth. It gives us a whole new perspective on this history.
This set of books allows us to read and think more comfortably. It not only takes us into the long river of history, but also allows us to see the complexity and richness of human nature.
In the distance beyond the footsteps, words can be ......
I'm Lu Qiqi, and this is the 269th book I recommend for you, and we'll see you in the next book.