Wang Hao's luxurious bedding, even Zhao Ji is ashamed of himself
During the Northern Song Dynasty, like other feudal dynasties, there were also some corrupt and traitorous people, especially in the last years of Huizong of the Song Dynasty. According to historical records, there were six officialdom giants known as the "Six Thieves" at that time, they were Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Hao, Zhu Mian, Liang Zhongshu and Li Yan.
Among them, Wang Hao is a native of Kaifeng, Henan, although he was admitted to the Jinshi during the Chongning period, but in fact, his knowledge is not rich, and his talent is mainly manifested in his appearance.
He has blonde hair and piercing eyes, and is slender and personable. Moreover, his eloquence is very good, and it can be said that every word is sharp and convincing.
In the last years of the Northern Song Dynasty, each of the six thieves became rich by exploiting the people, bribes, and embezzling the treasury.
Although Cai Jing and Tong Guan are the most famous, in fact, Wang Huang has received royal favor, status and extravagance even more than them. Through his unique ability of "being wise and kind", Wang Hao was recommended by He Zhizhong, Cai Jing, Liang Shicheng, etc., and finally got Zhao Ji's appreciation.
Zhao Ji (portrait) of Song Huizong In 1119 A.D. (the first year of Xuanhe), Wang Huang, who had served as a general doctor, was directly appointed as the right prime minister by Song Huizong in just a short period of time.
This astonishing speed of official promotion can be said to be unique since the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty, and it can even be called a "rocket" promotion. In order to show his respect for Wang Hao, Zhao Ji specially rewarded him with a luxurious mansion and ordered the imperial court to provide all the decorations, utensils and expenses for the housewarming ceremony.
After careful decoration, Song Huizong personally inscribed the plaque of "Dexian Zhiding" as the main entrance of Wang Huangxin's mansion, and wrote the plaque for the other nine pavilions and halls. Such an honor made the entire palace full of the blessing of the Son of Heaven and the breath of the dragon.
Wang Hao was deeply favored by the king and was the most popular officialdom star at that time. Even Cai Jing, Tong Guan and others can't compare with him. Under the trust of Zhao Ji, he enjoyed the treatment of a prince and was in charge of the military defense of the country's northern border.
However, he didn't understand military affairs, in order to please Zhao Ji and increase his performance, he actually used the banner of the imperial court to buy a few empty cities that had long been abandoned from the enemy, and then reported the results to Zhao Ji in a big way.
Wang Hao deceived the trust and favor of Song Huizong with his false military exploits, and was promoted to Taifu and given the title of Duke of Chu. He got the privilege of wearing a high-grade ** purple robe, and his travel specifications could even be compared to the prince, becoming a powerful minister.
His arrogance and arrogance only focused on the emperor's gifts, which made people envious, jealous and hateful.
Wang Huang, who is honored and favored, sets up banquets every day, feasts and drinks constantly, and the food and wine are inexhaustible. Every move, the king's style, is difficult to imitate. The most amazing thing is that he has a unique "Yanfu".
His concubines are on par with Zhao Ji's harem beauties, and every night he has to select dozens of concubines and beauties from among them to share his dreams.
Wang Huang's"Crowding"The sleeping mode seems to be different from the treatment of Zhao Ji of Song Huizong. Although Wang Hao is not as famous as Cai Jing, Tong Guan and other traitors, his corruption and depravity are no less than theirs, or even more serious.
From this, it can be concluded that if the monarch does not detect the corruption of his courtiers in time and correct them, the defeat of the dynasty is inevitable. References: "History of the Song Dynasty", "Zhongxing Surname Evil Record", "History of the Yuan Dynasty".