During the Southern Song Dynasty, Yue Fei was an outstanding military general who was loyal to his country and bravely resisted the invaders of the Jin Kingdom. However, in the end, he was brutally killed by Emperor Zhao Gou. This article will focus on the real reason why Zhao Gou killed Yue Fei, **The truth behind this historical event.
1. Zhao Gou's background and mental journey.
Zhao Gou, the second emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty, was named Jianyan. During his reign, he faced a serious threat from the Jin State. In order to stabilize the regime, he had to take a series of measures to consolidate his position. In the process, he developed suspicion and distrust of generals who were loyal to the country.
Second, the rise and glory of Yue Fei.
Yue Fei was a famous anti-Jin general in the Southern Song Dynasty, and his military talent and loyalty were widely recognized. In the process of resisting the invasion of the Jin State, Yue Fei repeatedly achieved brilliant achievements and won the hearts of the people. However, it was this prestige that made Zhao Gou feel threatened.
3. Zhao Gou's suspicion and suppression of Yue Fei.
Zhao Gou's suspicion of Yue Fei began with Yue Fei's growing prestige in the war. He was worried that Yue Fei would usurp the throne with the help of his military exploits, so he began to suppress Yue Fei. He not only reduced Yue Fei's army, but also sent his cronies to monitor Yue Fei's movements.
Fourth, Qin Hui's framing and Zhao Gou's decision.
At the same time that Zhao Gou was suspicious of Yue Fei, Prime Minister Qin Hui was also hostile to Yue Fei because of his political disagreement. Qin Hui took advantage of Zhao Gou's psychology to slander Yue Fei, and even fabricated some trumped-up charges. Framed by Qin Hui, Zhao Gou finally made up his mind to kill Yue Fei.
V. Conclusion: The Tragedy of Imperial Power and Loyalty.
The incident of Zhao Gou's killing of Yue Fei was actually a tragedy between imperial power and loyalty. Under the historical background at that time, in order to consolidate his position, Zhao Gou had to be suspicious and suppress the generals who were loyal to the country. And Yue Fei's tragedy is also because his loyalty and prestige touched the sensitive nerves of imperial power. This incident has become a pain that can never be erased in Chinese history.