The history of the Han Dynasty reveals why Liu Bang's dregs wife Lu Pheasant is known as the double-faced queen mother
In the long river of history, the stories of many emperors and generals have been passed down through the ages, among which the legendary experience of Liu Bang in the early Han Dynasty is even more fascinating. But in this magical epic, Liu Bang's wife Lu Pheasant is an unlikely figure. She is a fair lady and jade girl by Liu Bang's side, and she is also a heroine on the political stage, combining love, power, family and country.
Yes"The two-faced queen mother"The life of Lu Pheasant, who is known as it, is like a suspense**. How did she become a model for women in the early Han Dynasty amid the changing times, and what historical secrets are hidden behind her dual identity?
i.Adolescence: the ideal and reality of a beautiful girl.
In 230 BC, Lü Qiang, the youngest daughter of the Lu family, a prominent family in Surabaya, Jiangsu, was born. From an early age, this bright and clever girl showed extraordinary courage and temperament, she struggled to escape the fate of women and make a difference.
However, under the feudal yoke, she was used by her family as a tool for political marriage, and at the age of 16 she was forced to marry Liu Bang's third aunt, Liu Bang, who was 10 years older than her.
In this regard, the angry Lu Qian was not happy at all. He worked hard to serve his mother-in-law and mother, and won their affection. As time passed, Lu Qian's talent and temperament won the love of his honest father-in-law and mother, and his status in the Liu family also increased day by day.
ii.Good and Bad: Good and Bad Husbands and Wives.
In 209 BC, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang organized the Daze Rebellion, which brought the Qin Dynasty to the brink of extinction. This gave the ambitious Liu Bang a chance. He led his relatives and friends to rise up against Qin, claiming to be self-proclaimed"King Han"。
Lu Pheasant decided to change her fate and volunteered to go with her husband. She resolutely told Liu Bang, and Liu Bang said:"When a husband goes out on an expedition, how can a woman be alone? I'm ready, and although I don't dare to put on armor, I dare to carry water and shoot arrows"。
Since then, Lu Qiang and Liu Bang have become an inseparable pair, and they have experienced ups and downs, big and small. In the years when the Han Dynasty was fighting for hegemony, Lu Qiang endured the hardships of the war and never complained. Liu Bang gradually realized that this beautiful and intelligent woman was his strongest and most reliable backing.
iii.Spiritual Journey: A resilient heart in the face of the disaster of anti-life.
The path to the establishment of the Han Dynasty was not smooth. In 207 BCE, Liu Bang defeated Pengcheng, and Lü Qiang was captured by Xiang Yu. He went through many humiliations and tribulations, but he never gave up.
When Xiang Yu let Lu Fazan return to the Han Dynasty, Fan Zeng, who wanted to forcibly occupy this beauty, couldn't help but praise Lu Fazan's honest and dignified demeanor"Madame has a heart of benevolence and filial piety, and the king expects it very much! "He left Lu Pheasant. Is Lu Pheasant a thing in the pool? His strong spiritual strength deeply touched everyone present.
Fourth, the love and gentle and sweet time.
In 202 BC, Liu Bang, the king of Han, finally proclaimed himself emperor and founded the country. Lü Qiang was made empress. This couple, who have experienced life and death, love each other even more during this sweet time of peace.
Han is the middle of the Lang, the true taste of the Tao"。Empress Lu sang this song sincerely, lamenting the years when she and her husband fought side by side. Liu Bang occasionally patted her jade hand to thank her for her help over the years. The story of the husband and wife growing old together was very popular at the time.
v.Love life: Steadfast before death.
But the good times didn't last long. In 195 BC, Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han dynasty, died of illness at the age of 52. Before dying, he took Empress Lu's hand and instructed:"After my death, you and your ministers must help the crown prince. "
Empress Lu tearfully agreed. She knew that she would be tasked with helping her son ascend to the throne. She will give up her life and death to continue their glorious dreams.
vi.Age of Salvation: A strong woman in the court.
Inheriting the legacy of the ancestors of the Han Dynasty is not an easy task. Emperor Hui of Han was benevolent and generous, but his ability to govern the country was limited. In order to ensure that Emperor Hui of Han's rule was not threatened, Empress Dowager Lü took over the power and was personally in charge of the imperial government.
It stabilized the situation by encouraging the killing of dissidents and suppressing unrest; It reused Xiao He, Cao Shen and other capable ministers to encourage the improvement of people's livelihood. It appointed the general Zhang Yu to lead the forbidden army. It appointed the general Zhang Yu to lead the forbidden army and consolidate imperial power. Under this woman's bold decisions, the Western Han Dynasty prospered for 16 years, with a prosperous people and a strong country.
In 180 BC, Empress Dowager Lü died, and the court was deeply saddened by the death of the founding empress. The Empress Dowager turned a battered empire into a wealthy and stable empire.
7. The Price of Power: A miserable life full of frustration and humiliation.
However, in stark contrast to Empress Lü's power, her moral behavior was inappropriate and corrupt. She will do everything she can to gain power, and she is as ruthless as the once unpopular king.
In order to get an heir to the throne, he ** three people and the emperor's other sons; He ** against the opponent and kills; He favored the eunuchs, which led to widespread corruption; He interfered in the royal marriage, thus tarnishing the innocence of his own son...All of this, together with Liu Bang, deviated from the ideals of the time.
When power became her only faith, the founding hero turned into a cruel witch. She triggered"The Zhulu Rebellion", becoming a major problem for the Han Dynasty.
Today, the people who came to Lu Qian's tomb to pay their respects were hesitant. They lamented her mixed achievements.
Empress Lü was the first empress, but her actions foreshadowed the internal and external troubles of the Han Dynasty. She is a pioneer, but she also caused the abyss of ** because of her favor in eunuchs.
What does history say about such a woman? Perhaps, as Sima Qian said,"One is virtuous, and the other is uninhibited"。We don't have to stick to black and white to simply divide a woman's life. Imperfection is also human.
Lu Pheasant has brought endless dreams to future generations. But the feelings of family and country and the desire for power eventually ruined her. The legend and pathos of this first queen are worth pondering for all dreamers.