The history is changing, and the rise and fall of the characters is even more dreamlike. Hu Weiyong, after Liu Ji, was able to control the government for seven years and was domineering. This kind of arrogant move, for Zhu Yuanzhang at that time, was it forbearance or deep meaning? Unveiling the veil of history, we may be able to find the strategy behind Zhu Yuanzhang in this seemingly passive history.
After seven years of ups and downs, Hu Weiyong's power leaned towards the government and the opposition, and he was domineering, how could Zhu Yuanzhang bear to indulge such a reckless prime minister for seven years? To understand this seemingly contradictory history, we have to go back to 1373, when Wang Guangyang was overthrown as the last prime minister, putting an end to the struggle for power. What is Zhu Yuanzhang's mind, is it really passive forbearance, or does he have a more far-reaching strategy?
In the historical point of view of "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed not an ignorant person. He is a monarch who has risen through the test of blood, and he is burdened with a strong desire for power. Compared with the relatively arbitrary Li Shanchang, Zhu Yuanzhang actually indulged Hu Weiyong for seven years, does this mean that he is really a passive little white rabbit?
Archaeologists have used the story of Zheng Zhuanggong as an analogy, in which his mother connived at her younger brother's growing arrogance, and finally waited for him to rebel and give a reasonable reason before eradicating him. Is Zhu Yuanzhang's tolerance of Hu Weiyong also out of such a strategy?
Why did Zhu Yuanzhang wait seven years before taking action? According to the interpretation of "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", Zhu Yuanzhang's goal is not just Hu Weiyong, but wants to eradicate the prime minister system behind Hu Weiyong. After he established the empire, he became suspicious of the prime ministership system, thinking that the world he founded could not tolerate the division of his power. He was determined to abolish the millennia-old system of prime ministership.
In this strategy, Zhu Yuanzhang chose to let Hu Weiyong continue to run rampant, in order to give himself a reasonable reason. He is like a leopard hiding in the grass, waiting for the best moment. Finally, in 1379, Hu Weiyong's son died in an accident, and Hu Weiyong killed the horseman in a fit of rage, but did not report it to the judicial department. Zhu Yuanzhang seized the opportunity to let Hu Weiyong enter the palace in person, and then Hu Weiyong realized that his identity and power were attached to the emperor.
In the face of Zhu Yuanzhang's reprimand, he felt his legs tremble, and seven years of monopoly made him forget that he was a courtier. In the end, he was executed for the crime of paying for his life, the three clans were destroyed, and the position of prime minister was canceled. And this scene is part of Zhu Yuanzhang's long-term careful planning.
Those Things in the Ming Dynasty commented that Zhu Yuanzhang finally achieved his goal and took all the power and conspiracy into his own hands. He may not have realized the deadly tragedy that the removal of the prime minister would bring to his children and grandchildren. The wheels of history roll forward, and every step affects the fate of the future. Behind this historical strategy is the subtle interweaving of power and family fate. Zhu Yuanzhang may not have considered the impact of his decisions on future children and grandchildren when he achieved his goals. The abolition of the post of prime minister, although of obvious significance for the stability of the regime at the time and his personal grasp of power, was a double-edged sword.
Hu Weiyong's downfall is just a moment in this power drama, and in the long river of history, this decision has deduced a tragedy for his descendants. This may make us reflect on whether the long-term impact of a monarch's strategy and power on future generations should be more carefully considered.
History is sometimes like a thick book, and we can draw wisdom from it, but at the same time, we must be wary of the hidden meanings. Zhu Yuanzhang's strategy may have brought stability to the situation at that time, but the tragedy of later generations has become a footnote to history. This makes us wonder how to balance the trade-off between power and foresight.
In this seemingly glorious historical picture, every character and every decision is intertwined with a magnificent historical picture. Zhu Yuanzhang's conspiracy and Hu Weiyong's downfall are all brilliant strokes in this picture. Every stroke has its price, and every step can cause far-reaching waves.
Looking back at history, we can not only see the glory of the conspiracy, but also feel the endless joys and sorrows hidden in it. Perhaps, this is the inspiration given to us by history, not only to judge the situation in the present, but also to think about the far-reaching impact behind the decision.
Let us always be in awe of history and treat every decision we have made with humility. Perhaps it is in this prudence and humility that we can better shape the future and leave more glory than tragedy in the picture scroll of history.
Ultimately, history teaches us that behind every conspiracy, we need to think carefully and balance the long and the short, not only for the sake of power now, but also for the sake of future generations. This may be the last reminder of history to us, let us maintain our deep concern for the future in the glory of the scheme.
History is like a mirror, reflecting the wisdom and mistakes of human society. How can policymakers in today's society weigh the trade-offs in order to create a more brilliant future than a tragedy? Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments.
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