The Sui Dynasty, that short-lived dynasty, had a brief period of prosperity, but eventually ended in demise. In this history, the existence of a woman is considered to be the driving force behind it, and she is Dugu Jialuo.
Dugu Jialuo, as the empress of Emperor Wen of Sui Emperor Yang Jian, is different from the image of a weak woman in the traditional harem. She has the pride of the grassland, has the courage to meddle in the government, holds the authority, and is called the "two saints" together with Yang Jian. She is a descendant of Xianbei, and she is not willing to stay in the harem as a queen of the youngest daughter, but shows perseverance and courage.
Dugu Jialuo's influence should not be underestimated. According to historical records, Emperor Wen of Sui once swore to her that he would not have children with other women. All the children were born to Dugu Jialuo, which gave her an unshakable position in the harem. She even attacked the once favored palace maid Chi Shi, showing her domineering style.
However, Dugu Jialuo's autocratic arbitrariness also became one of the reasons for the fall of the Sui Dynasty. She pushed for a change of heir, so that her second son Yang Guang succeeded to the throne, while her eldest son Yang Yong was excluded from the position of crown prince. This sparked feuds and civil strife between brothers, which eventually led to the decline of the Sui dynasty.
However, it is worth noting that if it were not for the promotion of Dugu Jialuo, the Sui Dynasty might not have exhausted its national strength due to Yang Guang's overly good and joyful behavior, and was finally seized by Li Yuan. The existence of Dugu Jialuo became the driving force behind the fall of the Sui Dynasty to some extent.
The death of Dugu Jialuo brought great grief to Emperor Wen of Sui. After Dugu Jialuo's death, although he had other concubines in his harem, the size of his harem was relatively small compared to other emperors. This shows his deep affection for Dugu Jialuo and his long-term affection for the person.
Intrigue and love are intertwined in the history of the Sui Dynasty, and the existence of Dugu Jialuo brings these two aspects to the extreme. With her domineering style and her determination to promote the change of heirs, she became one of the important factors in the fall of the Sui Dynasty. However, she also showed affection and long-term affection, and became the most important person in Yang Jian's life.
The story of the Sui Dynasty makes us think deeply about the relationship between power and love, and the role of power in the course of history. The fate of Dugu Jialuo highlights the complex interweaving of human emotions and political power, and reminds us to maintain sanity and justice in the midst of power and conspiracy.