Fatal failures make great heroes.
We all dream of making a difference, we all dream of being successful. But how many people in this world can get their wish? Fate tends to put people in a difficult situation when we are least prepared – do you want to climb up? Then climb up, I'll be waiting for you here.
How did Zhao Kuangyin rise from despair and humiliation to become emperor? How will he face Wang Yanchao, who humiliated him during his most difficult period?
i.Zhao Kuangyin, the proud son of the second generation of fallen officials.
His great-grandfather Zhao Wu was an official in the Tang Dynasty, his grandfather Zhao Rong held important positions, and his father Zhao Hongyin was a assassin during the Three Kingdoms period. Such a ** family must have paved the way for Zhao Kuangyin's career.
But this pride has sown the seeds of instability. Zhao Hongyin was loyal to his master, Li Cunmiao of the late Tang Dynasty, who appreciated his talent and made him the leader of the forbidden army. Li Cunmiao appreciated Zhao Hongyin's talent and made him the leader of the forbidden army under his command, which was a very important task. Zhao Hongyin was loyal to Li Cunmiao and was willing to serve his benefactor.
But the good times didn't last long, and Li Cunyi was soon killed. Such bad news is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Zhao Hongyin, who is as loyal as him. After Li Cunzhi was killed, Zhao Hongshu was very disappointed, and he no longer had the fighting spirit, so he could not switch to other masters for allegiance. Soon after, Zhao Hongshu lost his former status, and the Zhao family disintegrated.
Zhao Hongshou, who was full of gray hair more than 20 years ago, can no longer change direction. Zhao Kuangyin had to face a cruel reality: the Zhao family was poor, and this young man from a scholarly family could not support his family!
Such a tragic situation is undoubtedly a great insult to the arrogant Zhao Kuangyin. He grew up in a wealthy family, but suddenly fell into the Valley of Yellow Springs. This is undoubtedly a big blow to Zhao Kuangyin, but it also made him realize that the authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear, and only the power of the authorities is the foundation of the system.
Zhao Kuangyin did not give up when he was hit in his heart. He was a young man with a backbone, and he began to think about how to change the status quo. Seeing the predicament of the Zhao family, Zhao Kuangyin decided to support himself and fight for the hope of survival for his family.
At a family meeting, everyone decided to let Zhao Kuangyin go south to join his father's old friend Wang Yanchao. Wang Yanchao was in charge of the military power in Fuzhou at that time, and he was in power. If he can join forces with such a strongman, he can make the Zhao family rise again.
Zhao Hong wrote a long letter of introduction, detailing Zhao Kuangyin's talents and family background, and said that he would take good care of Wang Yanchao and let Zhao Kuangyin realize his ambitions. Zhao Hongshu believes that Wang Yanchao will help him and establish a long-term friendship with him.
In order to change his fate, Zhao Kuangyin started a family, resigned from his official position, and began the first ordeal in his life.
ii.A trip to the Sanctuary, the first cave of angry life.
But there is always a distance between the ideal and the reality. The letter did not solve the problems of Zhao Kuangyin's journey. On the way south, Zhao Kuangyin repeatedly encountered white eyes and cold reception. In fact, he was very proud, his flame was half exhausted, and he just wanted to find Wang Yanchao as soon as possible and give his family a little hope.
After some hard work, Zhao Kuangyin finally met Wang Yanzao. With great anticipation, he handed him a letter of recommendation from his father and expressed his intentions. But Wang Yanchao did not accept Zhao Kuangyin's household registration book, and his eyes were indifferent. He looked down on this young man in distress, because he felt that this young man relied on his father's relationship and had no ability at all.
In the end, Wang Yanchao only gave ten times of money and sent Zhao Kuangyin away, and Zhao Kuangyin returned in a daze. Such humiliation is undoubtedly unacceptable for Zhao Kuangyin. He thought that his father's friendship for many years could open Wang Yanchao's heart, but he didn't know that in Wang Yanchao's eyes, it was just a grass.
Zhao Kuangyin, who was kicked out of the house, was ashamed. In addition to being angry, he took ten taels of silver to prove himself, but he lost everything. In order to save face, Zhao Kuangyin worked hard, and finally won some money, but he was robbed and his nose was swollen.
This joke made by fate is really ruthless. Zhao Kuangyin completely fell into the pit. He realizes that the wheel of fortune can only turn on its own.
This failure made Zhao Kuangyin realize the sinister nature of people's hearts. But instead of giving up, he was determined to start all over again. Hardships and hardships can't break Zhao Kuangyin's young heart. He was determined to change the fate of himself and his family.
iii.Stand up for your dreams after falling.
When Zhao Kuangyin experienced the lowest point in his life, he understood a truth: my life is up to me.
He began to fight for his dream. He first found Guo Wei, who was a powerful minister at the time, and acted as a pacesetter for him. Guo Wei appreciated Zhao Kuangyin's talent and diligence, and gradually promoted him to important positions.
Later, Guo Wei introduced Zhao Kuangyin to Chai Rong. Under Chai Rong's guidance, Zhao Kuangyin became more sensitive. From a small captain, he gradually became Chai Rong's most trusted general.
Chai Rong knew Zhao Kuangyin's ability and ambition, on the one hand, he admired his ability, and on the other hand, he also hoped that he could become a fierce general under his command, so he constantly encouraged Zhao Kuangyin.
Zhao Kuangyin knew that in order to realize his ambitions, he had to get close to the authorities and talk to them. Following the example of Guo Wei and Chai Rong, he grew day by day into an excellent military commander.
After Chai Rong's death, the group was leaderless. Zhao Kuangyin seized this opportunity. Together with other important generals, he soon seized real power and became the supreme military commander of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Zhao Kuangyin was the undisputed authority in the Northern Zhou court at the time, and in 960, his power finally prevailed over all opposition. He forced Emperor Gong of the Northern Zhou Dynasty to abdicate and established the Song Dynasty, beginning a reign that lasted nearly 300 years.
He proved that success does not depend on fate, but on the strength of one's heart.
iv.The true meaning of forgiveness in the face of past humiliation.
When Zhao Kuangyin became Song Taizu, Wang Yanchao was already under his command. One day, when Zhao Kuangyin was banqueting the generals, he openly talked about the situation at that time and asked Wang Yanchao why he didn't take him with him.
Wang Yanchao immediately replied:"How can a spoonful of water stop the dragon! His Majesty did not leave the community at that time because of the will of God"。He wisely complimented:"At that time, it was the will of heaven not to accept Zhao Kuangyin. Wang Yanchao's sycophancy is a slap in the face.
Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while. Wang Yanchao's ruthless refusal many years ago did have a deep impact on him. But now that he thinks about it, he realizes that it was precisely because of that fall that he made today's Song Taizu.
He found that Wang Yanchao's rhetoric was fierce and evaded responsibility. The shame of the past is a thing of the past, so why bother?
At this point, Wang Yanchao could no longer fight. The king is defeated, and the emperor is defeated. Zhao Kuangyin has already defeated fate and defeated Wang Yanchao, so why bother to be like a loser.
Zhao Kuangyin smiled but did not speak. He not only spared Wang Yanchao's life, but later reappointed him as the envoy of the festival. Zhao Kuangyin's tolerant heart is beyond ordinary people.
Wang Yanchao's sycophancy may be despised today. But Zhao Kuangyin can endure it, because he understands the true meaning of tolerance. Only by letting go of prejudice and facing up to prejudice can people achieve true growth. Only by being tolerant can we be at peace. This is the most precious discovery that Zhao Kuangyin gave us.
Zhao Kuangyin is not bound by past grievances, and copes with the trauma he has suffered in the past with a broad mind, embodying a lofty ideological realm, and only then does he have an otherworldly imperial bearing.