In the long course of history, the ministers of Tuogu carried the heavy trust of the emperor and assisted the new lord in governing the country and the country, some of them became a model admired by future generations because of their loyalty and loyalty, and some of them were embarrassed because of their selfish interests and betrayal of loyalty. So, among these seven famous ministers who are worthy of the trust, and who has deviated from the expectations of the emperor?
The first, Yi Yin, the founder of the Shang Dynasty, had a legendary life. Yi Yin supported Shang Tang to destroy Xia, assisted five generations of kings, and made outstanding achievements, especially famous for the story of banishing Taijia and saving the Shang Dynasty from crisis. His loyalty and commitment are admirable.
The second, the virtuous minister of the Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Gong, he served as the auxiliary government of King Wu of Zhou for six years, governed by virtue, pacified the rebellion of the three eunuchs, made great achievements, and made great contributions to the consolidation and development of the Zhou Dynasty. Duke Zhou's life was full of wisdom and mind, and his talent and loyalty made an immortal historical legend.
The third, Huo Guang, supported the Liu regime in the late Western Han Dynasty, but after becoming famous, he remained loyal and dedicated to assisting the heirs of the Liu family, and created the rule of Zhaoxuan during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. However, he later fell into power for a while, which led to the collapse of the Huo family, and his lifelong loyalty and fate were intertwined.
The fourth, Zhuge Liang, as the prime minister of Shu Han, loyally assisted Liu Bei, entrusted the young master Liu Chan to him, and did his best all his life, but in the end he failed to complete the great cause, leaving Tuo Gu regretful.
The fifth, Sima Yi, who used his power for personal gain during the Cao Wei period, used his power to exclude dissidents, and eventually usurped the position of the Cao family, although he was initially trusted by Cao Pi, his subsequent actions were regrettable.
Sixth, Sun Wuji, a famous minister in the early Tang Dynasty, assisted Li Zhi wholeheartedly, but was exiled due to a conflict with Wu Zetian, and his life of loyalty and regret coexisted.
The seventh, Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, loyally assisted the Ming Dynasty all his life, carried out reforms, and his outstanding talent and loyalty were praised, but he was slandered and exiled after his death, and his life was brilliant but tortured.
Looking back at the lives of these seven ministers, each has its own glory and regret, and their stories tell us the delicate relationship between loyalty and betrayal, wisdom and scheming. In today's society, how can we understand and inherit their spirit? Is it loyalty, or is it self-interest? Is it the pursuit of power, or the pursuit of justice? This may be a question worth pondering.