Title: "Liu Chan's "Retirement" Life Revealed: The Luoyang Years from the Monarch to the Duke of Anle".
Hello everyone, the journey of historical exploration has started again!Today we will reveal a little-known historical story, that is, the "retirement" life of Liu Chan, the last monarch of the Shu Han Dynasty, in Luoyang. From the king of a country to An Le Gong, who enjoys his old age, his life trajectory is ironic.
Tears of Luoyang: Liu Chan was escorted.
In 263 AD, Sima Zhao divided into three armies to attack Shu, and Deng Ai bypassed Jiang Wei's defense line and successfully conquered Mianzhu, forcing Shu to extinction. Liu Chan was caught off guard and surrendered to Cao Wei, becoming an escorted captive. His surrender did not immediately make him a prisoner, but instead became a card for Sima Zhao to maintain the stability of Shu Han, and the prestige of the monarch was retained.
Sima Zhao's conspiracy: Stabilize Shu Han with the help of Liu Chan.
In Sima Zhao's view, retaining Liu Chan's prestige can effectively deter the Shu Han army and maintain the internal stability of the Shu Han. Liu Chan's existence became a political tool, not simply imprisoned. This also allowed Shu Han's power to continue to a certain extent after its demise.
Jiang Wei's obsession: the last hope.
However, Jiang Wei, a veteran of Shu Han, did not give up because of the destruction of the country, and has always been obsessed with recovering the country. However, Jiang Wei could not turn the tide of the battle with his personal strength, and finally died in Chengdu. The last glimmer of hope for Shu Han was also dashed, leaving Liu Chan with a "retired" life in Luoyang.
The Luoyang Years: Liu Chan's Comfortable Life.
After Liu Chan was brought to Luoyang, he was not quickly resettled like an ordinary captive, but lived a surprisingly comfortable life. Cao Wei was not in a hurry to take him into custody, but hoped that his prestige in Han could help maintain the stability of Shu Han. This also created conditions for Liu Chan to live a "retired" life in Luoyang.
Cao Wei's expectations: Liu Chan's life of spending money.
Cao Wei's expectation for Liu Chan at that time was not to imprison him, but to hope that he would spend money and enjoy it. This not only helped to maintain Cao Wei's control over Shu Han, but also to set an example for Eastern Wu and influence Eastern Wu rule by allowing Liu Chan to live a privileged life.
Estrangement from his former ministers: Liu Chan's "vacation" life.
Liu Chan knew his role well, and he rarely had contact with the former ministers of Shu Han. Most of the time, he spends his life in his own home, enjoying a comfortable life. Eating, listening, and chatting with a few beautiful women, it was very comfortable. It was as if he was on vacation, in stark contrast to the hardships of Chengdu.
Liu Chan's "peaceful" old age: having fun and passing away.
Finally, Liu Chan lived a "happy" life in Luoyang. When he died, he was already 64 years old, which was considered an advanced age in ancient times. His life in Luoyang is completely different from Chengdu, with high-rise buildings, prosperous cars and horses, and more prosperous than Chengdu. Liu Chan was in a good mood and had more fun.
Conclusion: The life trajectory from the monarch to the Duke of An Le.
Liu Chan's life trajectory is quite bizarre, from the monarch of Shu Han to the An Le Gong of Cao Wei, his later life is embarrassing and ridiculous. During his years in Luoyang, he lived an unexpected "vacation" life. This historical story not only reflects the complexity of the conspiracy, but also shows the alternative life of a monarch after surrendering.
What do you think of Liu Chan's later life? Did his "vacation" life surprise you? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!