In the vast land of the Ming Empire, Yang Yinglong, a Banzhou Tusi, although only a small role, has a power that should not be underestimated. His story is one about the struggle for power, the honor of the family, and the darkness of human nature.
Banzhou, the place surrounded by mountains, is Yang Yinglong's world and his cage. The people there lived in hardship, the people were fierce, and the rebellions of the chieftains broke out from time to time. However, Yang Yinglong's family has stood in this difficult environment for more than 700 years.
Yang Duan, the ancestor of Yang Yinglong, went to the southwest alone and united with the local natives to overthrow the rule of King Nanzhao. In gratitude for their help, the imperial court gave them the land of Banshu for generations to pass on. Yang Yinglong, as a member of this family, inherited this honor and responsibility.
However, Yang Yinglong did not abide by this tradition. He no longer served the imperial court, no longer transported golden silk nanmu for the Ming Dynasty, and no longer even paid tribute on time. His actions caused the displeasure of the imperial court, and his family was threatened as a result. However, Yang Yinglong did not repent because of this, he became more arrogant and unscrupulous.
He killed his wife, which aroused public anger and touched the bottom line of the imperial court. However, Yang Yinglong did not restrain because of this, and he became even more crazy. He refused to surrender, refused to accept the sanctions of the imperial court, he wanted to continue his rule, to continue his ambitions.
Yang Yinglong's story is a story that makes people angry. His behavior is a betrayal of the Ming Dynasty, a trampling on the honor of the family, and a distortion of human nature. His existence allows people to see the dark side of power, and also makes people more deeply aware of the corruption and incompetence of the Ming Dynasty.
However, in addition to anger, we should think more about why such a powerful family would come to such an end?What makes a person lose their humanity and become so crazy?