"Romance of the Three Kingdoms", with its magnificent narrative, vividly shows the heroes and power struggles of the Three Kingdoms period. However, in this long history, the marriage between Liu Bei and Sun Shangxiang is particularly eye-catching. A couple who seem to be a match made in heaven have nothing to show in their three-year married life, and the reason for this can't help but make people think deeply.
In the long history of the Three Kingdoms, countless heroic women have left a strong mark. The beauty and wisdom of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, Zhen Mi's intellect and talent, and Diao Chan's wit and beauty are all bright pearls of that era. However, Sun Shangxiang has become a unique woman in the history of the Three Kingdoms with her unique charm and style.
Sun Shangxiang, as the younger sister of Sun Quan, a powerful minister of Eastern Wu, grew up in the military camp since childhood. She not only inherited her father's bravery and fortitude, but also practiced good martial arts under the influence of her brothers. She is different from ordinary women from official families, her character is independent and tenacious, and she acts decisively without losing tenderness. It is this kind of character and experience that has left a strong mark in the history of the Three Kingdoms.
After the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei gradually emerged and became a major problem for Eastern Wu. In order to consolidate the alliance with Liu Bei, Sun Quan decided to marry his sister Sun Shangxiang to Liu Bei. This marriage is not only a political need, but also a kind of courtship and wooing of Liu Bei by Sun Quan.
However, for Sun Shangxiang, this marriage is full of helplessness and unwillingness. Although she is a princess, she cannot resist her brother's orders. She knows that behind this marriage is an exchange of political interests, and she has become a pawn in this transaction.
Liu Bei and Sun Shangxiang's married life was not satisfactory. Liu Bei is nearly half a hundred years old, and Sun Shangxiang is at a prime age, and the age gap and personality incompatibility between the two make their married life full of contradictions and estrangement. Coupled with Liu Bei's rumors of "wife", Sun Shangxiang was full of jealousy and distrust of him.
In such a context, it is natural that their married life is difficult to harmonize. Liu Bei has always been worried that Sun Shangxiang is a spy sent by Sun Quan, and he is very wary of her. And Sun Shangxiang has not been able to accept him sincerely because of his dissatisfaction and disgust with Liu Bei. Such a relationship between husband and wife is naturally difficult to give birth to the crystallization of love.
In addition, Liu Bei has always been worried that Sun Shangxiang's children will threaten his Jiangshan Sheji in the future. Therefore, in the three years after he married Sun Shangxiang, he kept his distance and guard against her. This mentality has undoubtedly also affected their married life and relationship development.
Eventually, Liu Bei followed the advice of his advisors and entered Shu, while Sun Shangxiang returned to Eastern Wu. This political marriage ended in failure, leaving people with only endless regrets and speculations. What was Sun Shangxiang's life like after returning to Soochow? Does she remarry someone else? Did he commit suicide by throwing himself into the river because of Liu Bei's death? These questions have become historical mysteries.
Sun Shangxiang and Liu Bei's marriage was supposed to be a heroic and beautiful story, but in the end it became a victim of a political transaction. In this marriage, both of them suffered great pressure and helplessness, which led to the regret of infertility. This can't help but make people think: in the face of the struggle for power and the interests of the family, how much is the happiness and dignity of the individual? Guest, do you think so? If you have any opinions, you can say them in the comment area.