Deng Tong, a figure who left a strong mark in the long history, became an important figure in the Western Han Dynasty with his unique identity and legendary experience. He was born in Nan'an, Shu County, and served as a small official in the palace to manage the ship - Huang Toulang because he was good at holding and rocking boats. His story is full of drama and revelations, giving us a look at this legendary figure from a historical perspective.
According to historical records, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty once had a dream that he wanted to go to heaven but couldn't, and was pushed to the sky by a yellow-headed man. After waking up from a dream, Emperor Wen went to Jitai to look for this Huang Toulang, and finally found Deng Tong, who had a hole in the back of his clothes, which matched the person he saw in the dream. Emperor Wen thought that this was the fulfillment of a dream, so he was very happy with Deng Tong and became more and more intimate with him.
In order to make Deng Tong rich, Emperor Wen rewarded him with hundreds of millions of dollars and named him a doctor. In addition, Emperor Wen also gave Deng Tong the copper mountain of Shu County and allowed him to mint money on his own. Deng Tong's money is spread all over the country, and his wealth can be seen. However, a Xiangshi prophesied that Deng Tong might die of poverty and starvation, but Emperor Wen was convinced that he could make Deng Tong rich, so he did not take Xiangshi's advice.
Deng Tong was very loyal to Emperor Wen, and in addition to managing ships in the palace, he often sucked pus for Emperor Wen. Although Emperor Wen was unhappy, Deng Tong still stuck to his duties. In addition, when the crown prince Liu Qi came to visit the patient, Deng Tong once said that the prince loved Emperor Wen the most, but the prince later learned that Deng Tong often sucked carbuncles for Emperor Wen and was resentful.
After the death of Emperor Wen, the crown prince Liu Qi ascended the throne, and Deng Tong was dismissed from office and lived at home. Soon someone reported that Deng Tong had secretly gone abroad to mint money, and Emperor Jing sent Deng Tong to prison for interrogation, and found that the situation was true, so he decided to confiscate all the property of Deng Tong's family. Although Emperor Jing expressed a severe attitude towards Deng Tong's crimes, the eldest princess still sent people to give him clothes and food to make him barely survive. However, Deng Tong did not get any money in the end, and died in the family of the person he lived in.