In the history of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Li Longji, Tang Xuanzong, was a controversial ruler.
In the early years of his reign, he demonstrated outstanding governance skills, ushered in the prosperous era of the Kaiyuan Dynasty, and brought the Tang Dynasty to the peak of glory. However, as time went on, he fell into indulgence and trusted the traitorous ministers, which eventually led to the Anshi Rebellion, which led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty.
However, in addition to the disasters caused by his immorality and traitorous courtiers, his cruel treatment of his three sons is also staggering.
The crown prince Li Ying, the king of Hubei Li Yao, and the king of light Li Ju were the three sons of Xuanzong, who were born to Zhao Lifei, Huangfu Deyi and Liu Cairen.
Before Concubine Wu Hui appeared, they had been favored by Xuanzong, but because their mother fell out of favor in the harem battle, they were disappointed. However, in order to make her son Shouwang Li Mao the crown prince, Concubine Wu Hui took advantage of their dissatisfaction and framed them for forming a party for personal gain and plotting against them. Although Prime Minister Zhang Jiuling resolutely opposed the matter, believing that the crown prince had not made a big mistake, Xuanzong ignored it, listened to the slander of Li Linfu, a supporter of Concubine Wu Hui, and deposed the prince and the two princes together and exiled them to Lingnan.
This is a ruthless scene of Xuanzong. In order to cater to his beloved concubine and son, he disregarded family affection and righteousness, and pushed his three sons to a desperate situation.
They were originally the proud sons of the Tang Dynasty, but because of Concubine Wu Hui's conspiracy and Xuanzong's suspicion, they lost everything. Their lives were taken away in a single day, and their dreams were shattered in a single day. History is like a bronze mirror, reflecting the truth of clothing;It is like a mirror of wisdom, perceiving the ups and downs of rise and fallUltimately, history is the mirror of humanity, able to discern gains and losses.
From the story of Tang Xuanzong and the three brothers of the crown prince, we have learned a precious lesson: those who are in high positions must be cautious in their actions and words, not to mention that many people are eager for the position of the crown prince, and the slightest negligence is enough to cause a storm of changing the dynasty.
The cruelty of Tang Xuanzong and the tragedy of the three princes are the warnings given to us by history. We should draw on the wisdom of history, always bear in mind the responsibilities and risks of power, and strive to work diligently in our own position, so as not to fall into the sinking of history and hinder the progress of society and the country.