Although Tang Xuanzong had a deep trust in An Lushan, to understand why he betrayed, we need to analyze it from multiple angles. In Chinese history, An Lushan was one of the leaders of the rebellion at the end of the Tang Dynasty, and his betrayal of Tang Xuanzong was closely linked to both Tang Xuanzong's trust and political, military, and personal factors.
First of all, Tang Xuanzong's trust in An Lushan did surpass that of ordinary courtiers. Tang Xuanzong was a talented emperor, and his trust in An Lushan was not impulsive.
An Lushan was talented, not only in literature and art, but also in military talent. Tang Xuanzong saw a reliable right-hand man in An Lushan, which made him full of confidence in An Lushan.
However, trust is not a panacea, and it does not allow Tang Xuanzong to fully understand the complex thoughts in An Lushan's heart. Political power was often hidden, and even if Tang Xuanzong had great wisdom, he could not easily discern An Lushan's true motives.
An Lushan's rebellion did not happen overnight, but was the eruption of dissatisfaction and ambition with Tang rule after a long period of accumulation. In addition, the chaotic political situation during the reign of Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty also provided a breeding ground for An Lushan's rebellion.
In the later years of Tang Xuanzong, problems such as political corruption, eunuch dictatorship, and heavy taxation followed, and social contradictions became increasingly intensified. An Lushan may have believed that rebellion was a way to gain greater political gain, or he may have seen weaknesses within the Tang Dynasty and believed that the time was ripe.
Therefore, An Lushan's rebellion was not an isolated incident, but a reflection of the times and social contradictions.
Military considerations were an important source of the An Lushan rebellion. He enjoyed prestige in the Don army, controlled a large number of troops and resources. He may have foreseen that through the rebellion he could establish his own kingdom, pocketing the army and land that would otherwise belong to the Tang Dynasty.
In the process, he may have been more confident that he had enough strength to resist the Tang Dynasty's counterattack. In addition, personal factors were also an important factor in the An Lushan rebellion.
Power often stirred up greed and ambition, and An Lushan may have aspired to more power and wealth, and the Tang Dynasty could not satisfy his ambitions. In addition, factors such as an individual's personality, upbringing, and other factors can also influence a person's choices.
An Lushan may have felt that the rebellion was the best option for his personal development, allowing him to realize his political and personal ambitions.
Tang Xuanzong's trust in An Lushan had a certain foundation, but the factors that led to An Lushan's rebellion were diverse and complex, including but not limited to political, military, social and personal, etc., which interacted with each other and eventually pushed An Lushan to the brink of rebellion.