In the long years of China, the honorific titles of emperors and honorific titles often have profound historical connotations. But why didn't Emperor Xuan of Han posthumously crown his grandfather, but named him the "Prince of Er"?
This seemingly ordinary, but in fact far-reaching decision, has laid the groundwork for a touch of mystery in history. With such questions, we followed Emperor Xuan to explore this eternal mystery.
What the hell did he do it for? What is the entanglement between the political considerations and family feelings behind it? Perhaps, through this **, we can learn about the wisdom and vicissitudes of the kings of the past dynasties, and we can also have a deeper understanding of the stories behind these ancient titles.
Let's take a look at why Emperor Xuan was named emperor and what the reason is.
In 91 BC, at the end of Emperor Wu, there was a famous "voodoo" incident. This accident changed the prince's luck and made him lose the opportunity to ascend the throne. At that time, as soon as Liu Ju was born, he was named the prince and was deeply loved by everyone.
He was extremely wise and deeply used by Emperor Wu, and once held important positions in the government and made many miraculous achievements. However, due to the disaster of witchcraft, he suffered this catastrophe, and was mistaken by the emperor for witchcraft, and in a fit of rage, he beheaded all over the house.
Liu Ju could have ascended to the throne and ascended to the throne logically. His luck changed as a result. This disaster made him lose his loved ones, and he also had no hope of ascending to the throne.
A turmoil made Liu Ju's dream of becoming a prince come to naught; After Wei Zifu's feud with others was revealed, Emperor Wu was furious and treated an innocent person unfairly. Over the years, he has done his best, and after his death, his youngest son, Liu Jin, was killed in this turmoil.
Only his grandson Liu Aiji was left, who escaped by luck, and his position as the prince was also abolished, and the efforts of three generations of the Liu family were all in vain. In the later period of Emperor Wu, there were many disasters and difficulties, which made his early years go away.
Before he died, he appointed Liu Fuling as his eldest son and ordered four cronies to assist in the government. But Liu Fuling died eight years ago, and there were no heirs under his knees, so Huo Guang recommended Liu He to inherit the throne from the side line.
Liu He's behavior was unruly, Huo Guang abolished him, and set up Liu Yiji, the son of Liu Yi, as the emperor, that is, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. For Liu Aiji, this is simply a creation.
He thought that he would never inherit the throne in his life, but he didn't expect that this chance would allow him to ascend to the sky in one step. In order to consolidate the throne, Liu Aiji set up the crown prince as Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty, although he had the name of Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty, he could not go to see Liu Ju.
This means that Liu Ju will not be able to get a decent funeral until he dies, which Liu will not be able to bear no matter what. However, in the face of power, he can only choose to give in and endure.
Decentralization of power to the Han Emperor: Zhao Xue, who was against the crown prince, had no hope for the early Han Yuan Emperor, and the auxiliary minister Huo Guang was in charge of the government. In front of the new emperor, his control over the government has not been relaxed at all.
He was a close confidant of the emperor and firmly supported the emperor's will. He neither allowed Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty to restore Liu Ju's reputation, nor did he let Liu Ju get the treatment he deserved.
Although Emperor Xuan of Han loved his grandfather very much, he had to bow his head under pressure from his father. In the end, Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty had to give his grandfather Liu Ju the honorific title of "Prince Er", which means "change when you know your mistakes, and don't seek progress".
And his father, Liu Jin, was given an ordinary word "mourning". Such behavior is undoubtedly a shame for the children of the Liu family.
The scale of Liu's tomb is far from that of his father Liu Jin, and the reason for this should be the tragic consequences caused by the disaster of "witch". This change not only made Liu Ju lose his position as prince, but also made it difficult for him to gain people's respect after his death.
Liu's death became a chain that could never be untied, a new struggle for power. Liu Ju was the greatest disgrace to Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, his grandfather, and his founding father.
However, because he did not have real power, Emperor Xuan did not dare to directly confront Huo Guang, but silently preserved his strength and tried not to act rashly, so as not to cause a bigger mess and finally fail.
First, they were afraid of disobeying the emperor's orders and violating "filial piety". The end of the abolition of Liu Ju was a foregone conclusion, which also marked the supremacy of the emperor in the court. Changing this history is a very dangerous thing for a fledgling new emperor.
Although Emperor Xuan of Han was a descendant of the emperor, he was still full of respect for his ancestors. He did not dare to condemn and criticize the practices of his ancestors, because he was afraid of losing a reputation for unfilial piety.
Although he was unwilling in his heart, he also had to say that the consequences of this 'witch' disaster could not be changed. Trying to overturn the existing reality is likely to lead to greater political changes, and it is even possible to put yourself in the trap.
Second, there is nothing to learn from. There is no such thing as an emperor in the ritual who can speak of his ancestors. If you do so, you may attract criticism.
At the critical moment of consolidating the imperial power, Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty finally decided not to mention the events of the past and no longer try to change them.
Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty was constrained by the law of etiquette and had difficulty in making a choice. With so many heroes and intricate situations, the dangers of adventure far outweigh the benefits.
At such a critical juncture, he still adheres to his principles to prevent accidents from happening. Although Liu Ju's grievances have not been clarified, his love for his grandfather is irreplaceable.
This sympathy from another world is his last comfort to his grandfather.
In the long course of history, the conflict of rights and feelings has never disappeared. How to choose between these two contradictions? What happened during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty provides us with an example worth considering.
However, everyone's answer is different. Although his choices are difficult for future generations to understand, we should not be free to criticize them. Time flies, and everything is irreversible.
Only today's monarch can understand the general situation, be able to adapt to changes, and achieve great things.