Li Si was beheaded in half, why did no one intercede in the Manchu Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first unified dynasty in Chinese history, and its establishment was inseparable from the majesty of Qin Shi Huang and the assistance of his ministers, among whom Li Si was a representative figure.
However, what is unexpected is that the head of the civil officials, who made great contributions to the establishment of the Great Qin Empire, was ordered by Hu Hai to be beheaded. From the close attendants of Hu Hai of Qin II to the officials of the imperial court and local governments, they all chose to remain silent about Li Si's death.
So, why did Li Si fall to such a point?
Li Si, an ambitious scholar, once studied the art of governing the country under Xunzi. After completing his studies, he resolutely decided to go down the mountain, put what he had learned into practice, and strive to achieve his ambition of governing the country and leveling the world.
Through an in-depth analysis of the general trend of the world, Li Si found that the Qin State had the greatest development potential, and his talents could be brought into full play here. By Qin Shi Huang's side, Li Si was like a fish in water and put forward many practical strategies for Qin Shi Huang to unify the six countries.
It was at Li Si's suggestion that Qin Shi Huang implemented policies that had a far-reaching impact on later generations, such as the county system, the same track for cars, and the same text for books.
Li Si played a key role in the establishment of the Qin dynasty, and his efforts led to his promotion to the rank of imperial prime minister. If he chooses to focus on his duties, he may enjoy a lifetime of glory and wealth.
However, Li Si decided to intervene in the succession to the throne of the Qin Dynasty. At that time, Qin Shi Huang preferred to let his eldest son Fusu inherit the throne because he was kind to people and advocated benevolent government for the people many times after Qin Shi Huang unified the Six Kingdoms.
Although Qin Shi Huang was somewhat disgusted by Fusu's suggestion, he firmly believed that Fusu would be a Ming monarch who would be able to realize the Qin dynasty"Passed down through the ages"dreams. Sadly, Qin Shi Huang died suddenly while touring around, leaving behind an edict that clearly designated Fusu as his heir.
Qin Shi Huang's youngest son, Hu Hai, tampered with the edict and became emperor by virtue of scheming and inducement. However, he indulged in pleasure and ignored the government, which led to the alienation of Li Si, a great man in governing the country, who was framed by Zhao Gao for rebellion and was beheaded in half.
Li Si was in a high position, but at the moment when he was executed, no one in the Manchu Dynasty stood up to speak for him. This was not because of the seriousness of Li Si's crime, but because of his heavy-handed methods and arrogant attitude, which made the ministers of the court resentful of him.
During the reign of Qin Shi Huang, Li Si won the extreme trust of Qin Shi Huang by virtue of his talents, and once reached the status of one person below and above ten thousand. However, this excessive concentration of power caused Lees to lose respect for other ministers and ruthlessly suppress those who did not obey him.
Therefore, although the ministers were respectful to Li Si on the surface, they were full of resentment towards him in their hearts. That's why when Li Si was executed, the civil and military ministers were more like a group of spectators watching the excitement, and no one was willing to stand up and speak for him.
Behind Li Si's grievances lies the shadow of the power struggle. For his own selfish desires, Hu Hai handed over the affairs of the state to the powerful minister Zhao Gao, who took the opportunity to eradicate dissidents and plot for the position of prime minister.
The plea of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs may instead incur Zhao Gao's revenge and be charged with rebellion. This story reminds us that the brutality of power struggles should not be underestimated.
Under the pressure of Zhao Gaoqiang, the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs may not only suffer severe punishment himself, but also inevitably affect his family. In ancient times, rebellion was considered a felony, and not only the perpetrator himself was punished with death, but also his family.
Therefore, when it comes to rebellion cases, the emperor will often resort to extermination. Hu Hai, as a monarch with unknown power, is extremely sensitive to rebellion, he holds the concept of "I would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let go of one", and will not conduct an in-depth investigation into the case of Li Si's rebellion.
This is why Zhao Gao chose to frame Li Si on the charge of treason.
In the past, Zhao Gao, the emperor and in charge of Li Si's rebellion case, was in favor of Li Si's execution. Even if other ministers of civil and military affairs advised Qin II Hu Hai, they could not change this decision.
Because Hu Hai was full of suspicions about the crime of rebellion, it is very likely that the minister who persuaded him would be regarded as Li Si's accomplice and executed together. Under such circumstances, Li Si's death has almost become an inevitability, and it is irreversible whether or not the Minister of Wu advises.
As a result, Li Si, who contributed to the establishment of the first feudal dynasty in Chinese history, suffered a brutal beheading. Zhao Gao successfully succeeded Li Si as prime minister.
The death of Li Si and the ascension of Zhao Gao contributed to the fall of the Qin Dynasty. Qin II allowed Zhao Gao's tyranny to be domineering, which divided the country and boiled public resentment. The imperial court no longer has a capable minister like Li Si.
The year after Li Si's death, Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, conquered Xianyang, the capital of the Qin Dynasty, and the Qin Dynasty disappeared into the dust of history.