Li ShiminAlthough he is a human mortal, he is hereJourney to the WestTen halls of Yamaof awe and courtesy, this is inUnderworldMedium is very unusual and striking. In general,UnderworldYamaWe usually don't pay attention to people in the afterlife who have reached the end of their lives, let alone themLi ShiminJust an ordinary human emperor, not at allSpellsand the presence of divine power. However,Ten halls of YamaIn the seeLi ShiminAfter that, he took the initiative to pay a visit and personally flipped through the book of life and death. This scene is really surprising and questionable. WhyLi ShiminYes, it will beUnderworldWhat about such special treatment?
AboutLi ShiminInUnderworldMedium quiltTen halls of YamaThe reason for the awe, the author has made some speculations and thoughts. First of all,Li ShiminAs the most powerful emperor in the human world at that time, whether it was an immortal orUnderworldYama, all need the offering of incense in the world. The offering of incense is very important in the eyes of the gods, so it is rightLi ShiminSend it back to the yangUnderworldThe attitude is respectful, and it is also beneficialUnderworldContinue to be enshrined.
Secondly, according to the records of wild history,Tang DynastyThe Founding Emperor of the People's Republic of ChinaLi Yuanonce claimed to be a descendant of Lao Tzu Li Er. AlthoughLi YuanOne line comes from the Hu people, but the same Lao Tzu also comes from the westHangu PassThe legend of the legend. Lao Tzu is more than in ancient mythologyTaoismThere is also a saying that Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains region in his name. In ancient culture, Lao Tzu was an immortal with a very high status. Underworldmay not want to offend the identity of Lao Tzu's descendants, so forLi ShiminThe treatment is also careful.
The last reason may be the influence of external factors. Journey to the WestThe creation time is the middle of the Ming Dynasty, and this ** is characterized by being widely circulated and loved by ordinary people. As a result, scrutiny in this regard is likely to be relatively rigorous. AlthoughJourney to the WestThe main idea in is to satirize ** incompetent and backstage youkai who are able to escape punishment and are powerfulMonkey KingIt doesn't get the attention it deserves, but this irony is implicit and not on the surface. Even ifLi Shiminis not the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, but when describing the emperor of the Central Plains, his status should naturally not be bad. This may be similar to the meaning of the divine right of kings, in order to meet the psychological needs of the majority of readers, the creator is depictingLi ShiminThe image of the image is more majestic and dignified.
In short,Li ShiminInJourney to the WestobtainedTen halls of YamaThe awe and courtesy are not just for redemptionUnderworldFace and perfunctory past. A combination of reasons makesUnderworldHe was in awe of him, after all, a powerful emperor was able to move between life and death, which was undoubtedly a manifestation of strength. This also reflects the admiration and reverence for power in ancient Chinese culture, as well as the worship and deification of heroes.
In my personal opinion, this story also reminds us in real life that sometimes a person's status and influence can transcend all rules and influenceCommon sense, evenYamaThey will also be in awe and accommodating to them. However, this does not mean that might can prevail over justice. As described in the story,UnderworldRightLi ShiminThe special treatment was based on his position as emperor, and not because of his personal character and merits. Therefore, in real life, we should not worship and chase power at will, but should revere and respect those characters who are truly aimed at serving society and others from the heart. Only in this way can society maintain justice and fairness, and people can truly attain dignity and happiness.