Houshu, one of the five dynasties and ten kingdoms, prospered all the way to its demise from the establishment of Meng Zhixiang's political power, and experienced the rule of two emperors. This article will delve into the history of Hou Shu, focusing on the life, achievements and endings of the two monarchs, Meng Zhixiang and Meng Chang.
1. Meng Zhixiang: Establish a business majestically and establish a prosperous era in Houshu.
Meng Zhixiang, whose name is Baoyin, was born in Longgang, Xingzhou. In his early years, he was appreciated by Li Keyong, the king of Jin, and was appointed as the left coach, and married Li Kerang's daughter, Princess Qionghua. Later, after Li Keyong became the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Meng Zhixiang became his courtier, serving as the left-behind guard in Beijing and the Yin of Taiyuan.
After Li Cunqiao succeeded to the throne, Meng Zhixiang was appointed as the envoy of Chengdu Yin and Jiannan Xichuan Jiedu. Initially, Meng Zhixiang had no intention of betraying the Later Tang Dynasty, but in the context of the civil strife in the Later Tang Dynasty, he gradually had the idea of claiming the king according to Shu. Meng Zhixiang trained his soldiers, expanded his troops, did not listen to the edicts of the Later Tang Dynasty, and even raised troops to rebel for a time. Finally, in the first month of the first year of Shunyuan (934), Meng Zhixiang ascended the throne as emperor and established Houshu.
During his reign, Meng Zhixiang sought to consolidate his rule, strengthen his armament, and improve the effectiveness of local governance. His sudden death did not affect the continued prosperity of Houshu. Meng Zhixiang died at the age of 61, posthumously as the emperor of civil and military saints, heroic martyrs, and filial piety, and the temple name was Gaozu.
2. Meng Chang: The pinnacle of glory, and finally became the last monarch of the country.
Meng Chang, the third son of Meng Zhixiang, inherited his father's throne. After ascending the throne, he changed the Yuan Guangzheng policy, worked hard, dressed plainly, paid attention to agriculture, and implemented the strategy of "resting with the people". Under his leadership, Hou Shu achieved a strong country, and the territory of the northern front expanded to Chang'an.
However, in the later period of Meng Chang's reign, he fell into indulgence in wine, did not think about the government, lived a debaucherous life, and was extravagant, which led to the gradual weakening of Later Shu. In the eighteenth year of Guangzheng (955), Zhou Shizong invaded Shu and took four states into the Zhou realm, laying the foundation for the later Northern Song Dynasty to conquer Shu. In the twenty-eighth year of Guangzheng (965), Meng Chang surrendered and perished in Houshu.
Meng Chang was taken prisoner to Kaifeng, where he was crowned Duke of Qin, and died of illness a few days later at the age of forty-seven. Although he was posthumously crowned the king of Chu and was filial piety, his ending caused controversy among later generations, and some people even speculated that he was poisoned by the Northern Song Dynasty.
Epilogue. Later Shu since Meng Zhixiang laid the foundation, after the rise and fall, the two emperors have their own brilliance and twists and turns. Meng Zhixiang established the prosperous era of Hou Shu and enjoyed his old age, while Meng Chang fell into desolation after the peak of glory, which eventually led to the demise of Hou Shu. In the long river of history, the existence and ups and downs of Houshu have left a profound historical imprint for future generations.
Shocking History: The Fate of the Two Emperors of Later Shu" profoundly outlines the life, political achievements and ending of the two emperors in the history of Later Shu, Meng Zhixiang and Meng Chang. This historical journey is full of twists and turns, splendor and silence, which is thought-provoking.
First of all, the article describes in detail the rise of Meng Zhixiang. As a courtier of the Later Tang Dynasty, he bravely stood up in the face of the turbulent political situation of the Later Tang Dynasty and finally established his own regime, Hou Shu. Meng Zhixiang's leadership style and strategy of governing the country show the demeanor of an outstanding politician and military strategist. His good death was also admired by people and made the post-Shu prosperous era.
However, the wheels of history have not stood still. The description of Meng Chang in the article vividly shows the process of a country from peak to decline. Under Meng Chang's rule, Hou Shu was once strong and powerful, but his personal indulgence led to the country's gradual weakening. This period of history seems to be a stark contrast, showing the great influence of power and personal cultivation on the ruler. Meng Chang's political achievements in the early years of his reign were admirable, but as he indulged in selfish desires, Hou Shu eventually came to a downfall.
The conclusion of the article summarizes the entire historical process in concise words, emphasizing the profound historical imprint left by the two emperors of Later Shu in the long river of history. This history is not only a microcosm of the rise and fall of a country, but also a vivid picture of the impact of the quality and behavior of rulers on the fate of the country.
The whole review makes people feel the richness and colorfulness of history. The lives of Meng Zhixiang and Meng Chang are not only the legends of politicians, but also the portrayal of the rise and fall of the country. Through this history, we have learned deeply about the great impact of the qualities, decisions, and personal accomplishments of leaders on the destiny of a country. Such historical stories deserve our in-depth thinking in order to draw wisdom and provide reference for the development and governance of today's society.
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