On a turbulent stage, jaw-dropping dramatic turns often occur. When a minister is framed and a fortune teller predicts that he will be promoted to prime minister after the change of dynasty, such a bizarre plot seems to float in the legends of history.
This enigmatic plot is full of deception and intrigue, as well as a mysterious prophecy of destiny. What kind of wonderful chance made this minister stand out in the political turmoil?
Let's uncover this mysterious story together and delve into the political struggle and mysterious fate behind **.
He always upholds justice, sticks to the right path, and does not change his original intention even if the officialdom is ups and downs. Li Gang was born in a scholarly family, and his father was a direct minister who dared to speak up and won the trust of the emperor.
His father had a profound influence on him, and from an early age he aspired to be a minister of high moral character and loyalty to the country. He knows it's going to be a challenging path, but he won't let that deter him.
When Li Gang decided to embark on a career in office, he was ready to face difficulties. His straightforward personality and his insistence on justice meant that he would not compromise easily.
In his early years, he served under Yu Wenxian, the king of Qi, who was a gentle and polite man who won the hearts of the people. He gathered scholars and scholars to discuss political affairs with them, and Li Gang was also courteous to him and had the opportunity to offer advice.
They established a close relationship between the monarch and the courtier. However, Yu Wenxian's indecision and too mildness aroused Yu Wenyun's suspicions. Li Gang has always adhered to the right path and is not subject to external interference, and his persistence and courage have won him respect and trust.
His story teaches us that no matter how difficult it is, as long as we have faith, we can persevere to the end.
At the time of the Yu Wenxian case, Li Gang was immersed in work. Suddenly, he got the news that Yun was intending to harm Yu Wenxian, and his face changed greatly. He remembered his father's admonition to teach him to die for justice, and he mustered up the courage to start writing a secret letter of thousands of words, pointing directly at Yun Yun's despicable intentions to frame Yu Wenxian, with an impassioned tone and righteous words.
In the end, he even said that if he wanted to kill Yu Wenxian, he would also die together. This letter moved the entire government and the opposition, and Yun was furious and ordered Li Gang to be executed.
Li Gang was imprisoned for many days and was ready to die. However, Yu Wenxian's henchman and Li Gang's father's friendship moved Yun and temporarily stopped the death sentence for Li Gang.
However, Yu Wenxian finally could not escape his fate and was given to die in prison.
Li Gang lost his benefactor Yu Wenxian, and his family was ruined. He could have left the place and started a new life. However, he was obsessed with Yu Wenxian's kindness and decided to adopt Yu Wenxian's daughter Yu Wenshi and take on this responsibility.
This decision fully demonstrated Li Gang's justice and bravery, and was also appreciated by Yang Jian. After Yang Jian established the Sui Dynasty, Li Gang was appointed as a scholar of the Eastern Palace, responsible for assisting the crown prince Yang Yong in handling court affairs.
Yang Yong is the crown prince, with outstanding talent, and is highly praised by civil and military officials. Li Gang initially had high hopes for him, and taught him to be diligent in government, love the people, and cultivate self-love. Yang Yong also worked hard under the guidance of Li Gang and won the support of the people.
However, as time passed, Yang Yong became obsessed with beauty and neglected government affairs. Despite Li Gang's repeated admonitions, Yang Yong's behavior intensified, and he built a large number of buildings, built luxurious palaces, took countless concubines, and indulged in pleasure all day long.
For the important affairs of the imperial court, he also shirked to deal with them. Although Li Gang admonished him many times, Yang Yong didn't care. Finally one day, Yang Yong was late for an important ceremony, and almost delayed the whole event.
Li Gang felt extremely distressed by this, he couldn't bear it anymore, and reprimanded Yang Yong in the hall for not knowing the severity.
Your parents are high, your children are your subordinates, you indulge in the realm of pleasure, but you forget the heavy responsibility of being a king! Do you know what terrible consequences can come from indulging in femininity? Yang Yong was deeply ashamed and got up to leave the table.
Since then, his feelings for Li Gang have been complex and distinct—relying on his talent and integrity, but also resentful of his harsh admonitions. Li Gang often sighed alone in the middle of the night, worried that Yang Yong would eventually lose the crown prince because of his **.
Finally, one day, the bad luck of the crown prince being deposed befell Yang Yong. Yang Yong's tears rained down, while Li Gang was silent and lonely. He understands the changes in the imperial court, and he has already seen too much, and this is the fate he can't stop.
An irresistible sadness spread in my heart.
Li Gang and Yang Yong are father and son, and when the prince was deposed, he was heartbroken. In the familiar hall of the East Palace, he recalled Yang Yong's youthful smile and humble attitude, and sighed at his changes.
Overnight, he seemed to age ten years. However, Li Gang did not sink, he adjusted his mentality and prepared to meet Yang Guang. He still remembers the prophecy of more than ten years ago that he would become famous and become a great minister after the change of dynasty.
He knew that the opportunity had come. Sure enough, Yang Guang crowned him as Zuo Guanglu's doctor, in charge of court etiquette. Li Gang responded calmly, keeping a low profile and humility.
During the chaotic period of the Sui Dynasty, Li Yuan gradually emerged in the feudal towns and competed for dominance in the Central Plains. When Li Yuan's envoy made a request for marriage, Li Gang agreed without hesitation.
He knew in his heart that the way of heaven was clear, and he would eventually take on the heavy responsibility of supporting the building when the building was about to collapse. After the establishment of Tang Wang, Li Gang really became the prime minister, serving as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and in charge of the personnel of the court.
Surprisingly, when he stood above the court and looked down on the ministers, there was only peace in his heart. He has no selfishness, and just wants to do his last bit to make the cause of the Tang Dynasty permanent.
Li Gang was appointed to tutor the then crown prince Li Jiancheng to study political affairs, which was another greeting from fate to him. The memories of many years ago came to his heart, and he couldn't help but think of Yang Yong again.
However, he knew that the success or failure of the crown prince was a matter of the rise or fall of the country, and he gladly accepted the opportunity. Li Jiancheng is smart and studious, and has won everyone's expectations. Li Gang earnestly instructed him to carry forward the lenient and benevolent policy of the previous emperor and go deep into the people to understand the people's suffering.
The two soon established a teacher-student relationship, and Li Gang also saw the possibility of the prince becoming a Ming monarch. However, the good times were short-lived. As Li Jiancheng gradually took control of real power, he gradually made friends with some traitorous villains.
They have a lot of criticism about Li Gang, slandering him for being pedantic and old-fashioned, and out of place. Li Jiancheng began to become arrogant, and gradually distanced himself from Li Gang, believing slander.
Li Gang was heartbroken and admonished many times, but he was treated indifferently by Li Jiancheng. Eventually, he could no longer tolerate the status quo of the crown prince villain in power, so Shangshu asked to retire from the imperial court.
When Li Shimin succeeded to the throne, he was recalled to tutor the crown prince Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian was respectful and had great respect for Li Gang. However, Li Gang already knew that the relationship between the prince and his teacher was just a microcosm of the struggle of the imperial court.
The struggle for power does not stop because of the kindness of a prince. Five years later, Li Gang, who was seriously ill, left again. He vaguely saw that Li Chengqian was gradually changing.
Li Gang's life was magnificent, witnessing the change of two dynasties. He served as the prince's master twice, and did his best to cultivate the first people of the empire; After the change of dynasty, he went one step further to become the prime minister of a country.
However, power struggles are often brutal and unforgiving. Yang Yong was deposed, Li Jiancheng was killed, and Li Chengqian did not escape the doom of the rebellion. For him, court power has always been a dream that cannot really be grasped.
Perhaps from that prophecy, he knew that his fate was full of ups and downs and helplessness. Setbacks after setbacks made him arrogant and tenacious, but in the end, he lost the place outside the law that did not belong to him.
His fate seems to be being played at, and his dramatic career has become the main theme of his life. But the main theme shouldn't have been so bitter. It is precisely because of his integrity that the ending should be warm and brilliant.
Unfortunately, this is exactly what he can't control. In the long river of history, his lonely life finally became only a small detour, disappearing into the dust of the times.
Perhaps it is his integrity that has made his magnificent and tragic career.