History, like a bronze mirror hidden in a woman's boudoir, has experienced the wind and frost of the years, not only seeing the fleeting face, but also covering up the false costume. History, like a flower blooming towards the sun, will always bloom in half the time, and the other half of the time will be silently silent under the eternal black curtain. It is the ** in the hands of the ruler and an important reference to guide the society on the right track. It is a container of people and time, which looks beautiful and gorgeous on the surface, but in fact it is uneven inside.
There have been many emperors throughout history, and their titles or temple names often reflect their way of governing. For example, emperors with the temple name Renzong usually ruled the country with leniency and benevolence, and the rule of law was relatively relaxed; The emperor, whose temple name was Emperor Wen, tended to implement Wenzhi, stop fighting, attach importance to agricultural production, and reduce the burden on the people, so as to promote the country's recuperation.
Such emperors often enjoyed a good reputation in history, such as Emperor Liu Heng of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Liu Xun of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty, Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, Zhao Zhen of the Song Dynasty, Zhu Gaochi of the Ming Renzong, Zhu Youzhu of the Ming Dynasty, and so on. Many of them are known as the Masters of the Ages. However, not all emperors who achieved success had a good reputation. Although many emperors governed the people well, they left a negative reputation in the history books or among the people, and some were even called tyrants or dumb kings because of this.
Next, we will introduce the four kings and the stories behind them.
Zhu Wen, as a hero from the bottom of the troubled times, is often portrayed in historical records as a brutal, mediocre and womanizer. However, the Later Liang regime, as the longest-surviving regime of the five dynasties, maintained a strong cohesion after Zhu Wen's death, and it almost took a decade for a generation of famous generals Li Cunqiao to finally fail. And for good reason.
Zhu Wen's life is legendary. Foster care since childhood, joined the rebel army as an adult, and followed Huangchao to fight in the north and south. His determination and decisiveness make him a super general under the Yellow Nest. However, the Huangchao regime was corrupt and corrupt, and Zhu Wen saw the situation, joined the Tang Dynasty army in time, and made great achievements in the battle to pacify Huangchao, and was named the envoy of Jiedu.
Although Zhu Wen was known for his brutality, he also had many achievements in politics. He values talent and has a special respect for talented people. In troubled times, he promoted civil governance, rewarded farming, and reduced taxes, so that the living standards of the people were improved. Although Zhu Wen's personal image is controversial, his philosophy of governance is worth pondering.
Song Gaozong has often been criticized in history, especially for his infamy for abolishing Yue Fei. However, he was actually a diligent and loving monarch. When the Southern Song Dynasty established itself in the south, land annexation was serious, and the northern displaced people moved south, causing social unrest. After maintaining stability, Gojong worked hard to promote economic reform, reduce the tax burden, actively manage flood disasters, and seek justice for the people.
Gaozong has excellent personal qualities, advocating thrift and paying attention to people's livelihood. He promoted agricultural production and attached great importance to people's livelihood and well-being, which led to the economic, political, and cultural development of the Southern Song Dynasty. Although Gojong's way of governing the country was controversial, his original intention to benefit the people cannot be questioned.
Zhu Yuanzhang is known as the only people-oriented emperor in the history of our country. Although he took harsh measures against the aristocracy and **, he did his best to care for the people's livelihood. He implemented the reform of apportionment to the acreage, which reduced the tax burden of the people and gave them more opportunities to live and work in peace and contentment. Although Zhu Yuanzhang's political achievements have been questioned, his consideration for the people is beyond doubt.
Zhu Yuanzhang's concept of governing the country is not only reflected in the restraint of the aristocratic class, but also in the care for the peasants and the people at the bottom. He fought against the landlords and distributed land to the peasants, making the social classes more equal. Although Zhu Yuanzhang's evaluation in the history books is not good, his original intention of serving the country and the people is worth remembering.
Yongzheng is one of the rare Ming monarchs in the history of the Qing Dynasty. He was diligent in his administration and loved the people, and carried out the reform of apportioning the land to the mu, which reduced the tax burden of the people. Yongzheng pays attention to agricultural production, builds water conservancy projects, and seeks justice for the people. Although his reforms offended the interests of the aristocracy and the **, he remained firmly on the path of benefiting the people.
Although these four kings have different evaluations in history, they all put the people first, cared for the people, and promoted the development of the country. Their philosophy of governing the country and their achievements have left a valuable historical legacy for future generations. History is like a bronze mirror, reflecting the changes of various eras, and these kings are shining pearls in the long river of history, which are always worthy of our admiration and memory.
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