In that era full of intrigue and struggle, Li Hongzhang once said with deep emotion: "Once you hold heavy power, it is difficult not to kill people, but the real expert knows how to control yourself and not abuse this power." ”
Let's turn over the old accounts of history, Zhu Yuanzhang had murderous intent because of a trivial matter, and a bloody storm began. Behind this trivial matter, it can actually be seen that it is not easy to be an emperor, and power is really a double-edged sword.
Speaking of Zhu Yuanzhang, this buddy's life is like a capital "inspirational". From a cowherd boy to an emperor determined to become a big man, his story can be described as a hero from zero to hero.
Zhu Yuanzhang's road is not so easy, he has to face all kinds of princes, such as his father-in-law Guo Zixing, competitors Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, every time it is like playing with his life. I remember that at that time, my father-in-law still wanted to kill him, but thanks to the pancakes given by Miss Ma, he only passed a level; In the face of the enemy, relying on the help of Xu Da and these fierce generals, he turned the tables against the wind again and again.
Zhu Yuanzhang's success was not accidental, he stepped on the corpse of the enemy at every step, and every struggle on the edge of life and death laid the foundation for his later success.
When Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the throne, his life changed in an instant. The once brotherly jokes are gone, and he is beginning to rise to the top, alienated from his former best friends. He used rewards and punishments to control the loyalty of his subordinates, held a lot of power, and began to abuse the right to kill, making everyone turn away from him.
Zhu Yuanzhang became increasingly isolated, and his authority kept him isolated from the world and became a true lonely overlord. Although the Ming Empire was stable under his iron fist, this stability was built on fear.
At this point, we have to mention a little story about the night. Zhu Yuanzhang worked overtime until late at night at that time, which gave the palace maids an opportunity to get close to him. There is a palace maid who sees the opportunity, is beautiful and smart, and prepares a big move to make herself stand out.
She whispered to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, it's late at night, let's have a bowl of porridge." Although it was just an ordinary sentence, her attitude and voice were charming enough.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was tired and half dead, he was still attracted to her and almost relented. Maybe I feel a little warmth that I haven't felt for a long time, and I want to relax.
But in this warm atmosphere, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly changed his face and gave an order: "Stay the porridge, and the person will cut it for me." This command was like a thunderbolt from the sky, instantly shattering the hopes of the palace maid.
The palace maid knelt on the ground and cried, but Zhu Yuanzhang was cold-blooded and ruthless. After this scene, the palace maids no longer dared to approach him rashly, even if they served on the side, they were trembling.
Although there is no record of this story in the official history, it reflects the cruelty of Zhu Yuanzhang and the tragic fate of the palace maid.
What is the lesson of this incident for us? From the palace maid's point of view, she just wants to change her fate through her own efforts. In that era, the status of women was not high, and it was the norm to rely on the emperor's favor to improve their status. Zhu Yuanzhang's decision seems ruthless, but it may also be helpless to put him in that position. He needs to stay awake, and any distraction can have irreparable consequences. This also shows us that in Game of Thrones, it is not easy for everyone, and behind every choice there is its weight.