Zhao Kuangyin took an arrow in his hand, and the place where the arrow fell became a mausoleum, why was it so hasty?
In the bustling city of Bianliang, there are occasional rumors. Residents always take the opportunity to spread unfounded rumors such as scandals involving the dynasty, disputes within the royal family, and other fabricated rumors. However, these rumors have always remained at the level of hearsay, and few people have been able to find real evidence.
But this time, the entire Bianliang City was boiling. A few days ago, Zhao Kuangyin, the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, died suddenly, followed by his younger brother Zhao Guangyi's rapid ascension to the throne. These two events happened in such close proximity that they caused great suspicion among the people. People accustomed to court gossip immediately deduced the possibility that Zhao Guangyi killed the monarch and usurped the throne.
This assumption is not unfounded. In fact, when Zhao Kuangyin was alive, he always trusted and respected Zhao Guangyi very much. Zhao Guangyi was sick, and Zhao Kuangyin personally treated him. Zhao Guangyi was drunk in the palace, and Zhao Kuangyin personally helped him back to the palace. Regarding the dispute over moving the capital to Luoyang, Zhao Kuangyin later abandoned this plan and did not alienate Zhao Guangyi.
Zhao Kuangyin's trust in Zhao Guangyi seems to have not changed from the beginning. This is indeed doubtful. But unfortunately, the secrets in the palace are always difficult to verify, and the truth is always a secret. Unless we can reconstruct everything that happened from another perspective.
It's hard to leave a place you miss.
One day in August, the weather was hot, and Zhao Kuangyin led hundreds of civil and military officials to his hometown of Henan to worship his ancestors. It's a standard ritual that goes step by step. However, when worshipping at his father's tomb, Zhao Kuangyin was sad.
Father, the child has finally fulfilled your wish, unified the land, and established a dynasty for the Zhao family. Without your teachings, the child would not be where he is today. Your prayers will always be remembered, and the children will continue to govern the land so that the people can live in prosperity and peace. "Zhao Kuangyin had tears in his eyes and bowed respectfully.
Zhao Kuangyin's grief moved the ministers present to tears. Zhao Kuangyin saw his father's grave in front of the emperor and cried uncontrollably, and the ministers couldn't help but be impressed by Zhao Kuangyin's strength and invincibility. The emperor's condolences at the tomb of the deceased were not only moving, but also touching.
But as soon as the ceremony ended, Zhao Kuangyin's actions surprised everyone. Suddenly, he drew his bow and shot at the open space next to the cemetery"Where this arrow falls, you will rest forever! "Zhao Kuangyin's short sentence is an unspeakable knot.
Zhao Kuangyin's gaze relaxed slightly, he took the fallen arrow in his hand, it seemed that his ancestors were going to be buried in his hometown, this wish he didn't dare to think about for a long time. Now that his wish had finally come true, he breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart.
Your Majesty should be buried here with your ancestors, and we understand your good intentions. "The retinue hurried up to meet them, trying to eliminate the embarrassment. The ministers praised His Majesty for this great act and expressed their sorrow and love for their ancestors.
As subjects, they naturally obeyed the emperor's advice. But as politicians, they also understand that the emperor will not only care about personal feelings and ignore national affairs. Zhao Kuangyin was thoughtful, and of course he knew the concerns of the ministers.
I have my measure, and the days are still long, so you don't have to worry too much. "Zhao Kuangyin was vague and quickly abandoned his previous feelings. He waved his hand to remind the ministers to return to Beijing, then jumped on his horse and rode into the distance.
The ministers looked at each other, and they all saw the emperor's strangeness, but they didn't dare to ask more. Zhao Guangyi, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward to help, grabbed the reins of the horse, and persuaded in a low voice"Big brother, let him calm his anger, the state affairs are important. After returning to Beijing, it is not too late to discuss the issue of moving the capital. "
Zhao Kuangyin pinched his heart when he heard this, and finally did not answer. She knew it had been postponed, and she thought, it was no longer possible. Isn't the pain in his heart easily resolved with a few kind words?
The ancient town is difficult to leave, and the officialdom is unpredictable. Zhao Kuangyin had mixed feelings in his heart. He misses his hometown, but at the same time rationally knows that it is impossible for his hometown to cope with various realities. But this rationality did not alleviate his sadness, but instead gave him more and more a sense of foreboding—his time was running out, a premonition of the end of his life.
His hunch was even stronger.
The news of Henan's ancestor worship began to stir people's hearts, and it seemed that they could no longer ignore it until October. One night, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly summoned Zhao Guangyi to the palace for a secret talk.
Is it Big Brother? "Zhao Guangyi was taken aback.
I'm suddenly tired tonight, and I want to talk to you about the past, we both like each other, and one of the greatest pleasures in life is being able to talk for a long time"。Zhao Kuangyin couldn't hide his exhaustion.
The brothers began to reminisce about the past, talking about their childhood together in Luoyang. Topics ranged from teenage years to growing up**, from founding and dynasties to national events, but for most of the night, they didn't realize they were talking.
This conversation is of great significance to Zhao Kuangyin. He finally confided in Zhao Guangyi his loyalty to the country and expressed his concerns. Zhao Guangyi persuaded his younger brother to give up his obsession and concentrate on dealing with national affairs.
They talked warmly and pleasantly. Tonight, they seem to have untied many knots. Zhao Kuangyin sighed and said"My mood today is indescribably soft and calm. Since bidding farewell to Henan, I have always been thinking about the story of the deceased, and I have a long talk with you tonight, and many doubts have finally been solved. You go and rest, I want to rest too. "
The next day, Zhao Kuangyin died in the Longevity Palace. Zhao Guangyi was shocked when he heard the news, and immediately brought people over. I saw Zhao Kuangyin's face calm, as if he had abandoned all the worries of the world, and finally left a stone's throw away from the mausoleum.
Zhao Guang's righteous sorrow came from it, he never imagined that his younger brother, who was still leisurely last night, would say goodbye to this world. The ministers were also shocked and wept bitterly.
Your Majesty, you shouldn't have left me like this! "Zhao Guangyi squatted in front of his brother's corpse and cried loudly. Seeing Zhao Guangyi die like this, his heart was like a knife. He couldn't believe that his brother had died suddenly and without warning.
Life and death, success and failure, unthinking, unforgettable. Zhao Kuangyin's unnatural death has caused many people to speculate. But in reality, it all stemmed from a thought in his heart - a thought of his father, a thought of his hometown, a thought of the end of his life. The thought then became a reality in his actions, in his haste to determine the location of the mausoleum, and in his efforts to ensure that he was safe to die.
Obituaries spread all over the world. Tears flowed in Chang'an City.
Zhao Kuangyin's obituary soon spread all over the world. The ministers persuaded the grief-stricken Zhao Kuangyin to ascend the throne. His heart was full of sadness and guilt - his brother was deeply attached to him, but he could not express his brother's love and share his worries; His brother told him to be submissive, but he could not share his pain.
After I ascend the throne, I will definitely erect a monument in front of my brother's tomb and repair his mausoleum to express my mourning! "Zhao Guangyi said sadly.
Zhao Guangyi's funeral lasted a month. Zhao Guangyi personally presided over all the ceremonies and followed his brother's final journey step by step. He also wrote an inscription recording the exploits of Zhao Guangyi's life.
When Zhao Guangyi whispered to comfort his brother's soul, he couldn't hold back his tears anymore. He prayed that his brother would forgive him for his mistakes and make the country strong forever.
The ministers were moved by the grief of the new emperor. Although some people are still secretly speculating about Zhao Kuangyin's mysterious death, the sad atmosphere at the funeral dispelled the doubts of some ministers.
His Majesty's deep affection for the former emperor is incomparable"。Said a minister.
Zhao Guangyi shook his head helplessly, he knew that he would never forget his brother's kindness for the rest of his life. Although the days ahead will be long, he will follow Zhao Guangyi's example and lead the country well.
The end of life is just a thought.
How many heroes and how many legends are there in the long river of history. Zhao Kuangyin's exploits as the founding father will forever be recorded in history, and his story will be sung through the ages. And in this place where the arrow is on the string, his life, his thoughts, and the greatness of his life are silently inscribed.
We cannot conclude whether Zhao Kuangyin's unnatural death was a natural death or **. But what we can be sure of is that this great deceased loved his country all his life, and at the same time dealt with the unfinished business in his heart. There are various indications that Zhao Kuangyin's death was probably caused by a thought in his heart.
It was this thought that led him to find the grave after worshipping his ancestors; It was this thought that made him call Zhao Guangyi to talk before he died; It was this thought that allowed him to pass away peacefully after fulfilling his wish.
Zhao Kuangyin's attachment to his hometown actually reflects his thinking about the meaning of life. After becoming famous, he wanted to return to his hometown to complete his life.
His trust and support for Zhao Guangyi also shows that although he is in a high position, he still cherishes brotherhood and humanity.
A thought for a lifetime, a thought for a lifetime. Zhao Kuangyin's life seems to have been sublimated between this thought. Although his puzzles have always been difficult to solve, those details that are enough to show the brilliance of human nature have become historical treasures worthy of every one of our posterity.