The king of Lanling wears a mask, and he is handsome and naturally confused. The battlefield is dangerous, stealth and confusion
Why do kings wear masks in war?
In ancient times, it seemed to be common for rulers to be jealous of their subjects and for subjects to be suspicious of their rulers. But when a charismatic courtier repeatedly achieves great success and wins the hearts and minds of the people, the ruler's jealousy and suspicion often intensifies, eventually leading to tragedy.
The most distinctive of these is the relationship between Gao Changgong, the king of Lanling in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and Gao Zhan, the later monarch of the Northern Qi Dynasty. King Lanling was born handsome and outstanding, but in the hearts of the people, Gao Zhan thought that he was his confidant; The king of Lanling was loyal to the country, but Gao Zhan envied him for rebellion. The rupture of the relationship between the monarch and the minister led to the imprisonment of the wise commander, and the death of a mediocre emperor.
Gao Changgong I, King of Lanling: handsome and chic, loved by everyone.
Speaking of Gao Changgong, the king of Lanling, people's first impression is that he is handsome. He is known as one of the four handsome men in ancient times, and his appearance is legendary. However, his talent is not limited to looks.
Gao Changgong is talented, diligent and studious, and strong in martial arts. During the reign of Gao Huan's son Gao Yang, Gao Changgong was known for his good fighting. After Gao Yang's death, the political situation in Northern Qi was turbulent, and Gao Changgong became an important military general, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting his family and defending the country.
Gao Changgong has repeatedly made meritorious contributions on the battlefield to protect his family and defend the country. In order not to be looked down upon by the enemy, Gao Changgong deliberately put on an ugly iron mask on the battlefield. But that doesn't hide his masterful commanding skills.
In 571 AD, Gao Changgong led his army to defeat the Northern Zhou army at the Battle of Mangshan, winning the admiration of the entire army. The soldiers composed a song for him, "The Song of the March of the King of Lanling", and the people also praised his bravery. It can be said that he not only won the hearts of the military with virtue and ability, but also won the hearts of the people with benevolence, righteousness and integrity.
Gao Changgong has been well-read since he was a child and knows all about ancient and modern martial arts. Whenever Gao Changgong saw the chaos in the world and the people were in trouble, he secretly clenched his fists and vowed to do his best for the country.
He practiced martial arts diligently, ordered his soldiers to train every day, and strictly demanded that they not slacken. Seeing the soldiers in training**, Gao Changgong would also cry silently. He always reminded himself that he must lead by example and not let these brave warriors down.
Gao Changgong was of noble birth and received a good education since he was a child. He was of noble character, and although he was born in troubled times, he was not corrupted by power. In the face of the domestic and foreign difficulties of the Northern Qi Dynasty, Gao Changgong took on the important task of protecting the family and defending the country, and firmly believed that serving the court and solving the suffering of the people in the war was the greatest meaning of life.
Gao Zhan hated Gao Changgong so much that he came up with a poisonous plan.
Gao Changgong's opponent was Gao Zhan, who later became the ruler of Northern Qi. After Gao Zhan ascended the throne, the situation in Northern Qi was turbulent and its military power weakened. But Gao Zhan refused to be aggressive, and relied on Gao Changgong to drink and have fun all day long and manage political affairs.
Gao Changgong sacrificed his life for the country, but Gao Zhan was jealous. He realized that Gao Changgong's prestige would make it difficult for him to secure the throne. Therefore, Gao Zhan began to try to kill Gao Changgong.
In 571 AD, Gao Changgong defeated the Northern Zhou, and Gao Zhan praised him openly, but secretly poisoned him. Gao Zhan once asked Gao Changgong if he was really dedicated to the country if he was not afraid of dying on the battlefield. Gao Changgong replied that state affairs are family affairs, and he is selfless.
Gao Zhan was shocked when he heard this, and even more determined that Gao Changgong had bad intentions. So, he came up with a poisonous plan to kill the general with wine. Gao Changgong knew that the wine was poisonous, but he still drank it, and died young.
Gao Zhan is suspicious by nature, likes wine, and has not received as much education as Gao Changgong since he was a child. After his accession to the throne, the government was corrupt and the army weakened. Gao Changgong's victory on the battlefield made Gao Zhan feel inferior and jealous.
Gao Zhan knew that Gao Changgong was loyal to the country, but he deliberately misinterpreted his words and deeds, thinking that he was plotting rebellion. Gao Zhan is formulating the poison time, and his heart is very **. He also knew that without Gao Changgong, the country would be difficult to maintain, but in the end cynicism and suspicion prevailed.
Gao Zhan has lived a wealthy life since he was a child, but he has no heart to worry about the country and the people. After ascending the throne, he had no intention of governing the country and was idle all day long. He looked down on Gao Changgong, a military general who was diligent in government and loved the people, and envied him for winning the hearts of the people. Gao Zhan's behavior was completely selfish and disregarded the overall situation of the country.
Third, the death of King Lanling laid the groundwork for the demise of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
After the death of Gao Changgong, the king of Lanling, the Northern Qi army was disheartened and its strength was seriously weakened. The Northern Zhou then attacked the Northern Qi, but failed to defeat the Northern Qi. In 577 AD, the Northern Zhou Dynasty destroyed the Northern Qi Dynasty, and Gao Zhan was captured and later killed.
Looking back on history, the death of King Lanling is undoubtedly an important turning point in the fall of the Northern Qi Dynasty. If Gao Changgong was still there, with his military ability, the Northern Zhou might not be able to win easily. Gao Khan made his ministers cowardly, which eventually led to the destruction of the country.
The wise commander died of slander, and the mediocre ruler destroyed his kingdom with his own hands. History has happened, but it is worth reflecting on. I hope that the monarch will be clear and virtuous, and I hope that the courtiers will unite and be loyal to the monarch and patriotism. Only when the monarch and the minister are united can the country be governed and the country safe.
Gao Changgong's martial arts were an important foundation for the survival of the Northern Qi Dynasty for many years. After his death, the Northern Qi army fell apart, regrouped, and its combat effectiveness declined, which eventually led to the collapse of the country and the collapse of the family.
If Gao Zhan could see people's hearts clearly and understand people's hearts, he would not have killed Zhongliang by mistake and thus embarked on a desperate path of self-destruction. The rise and fall of a country is often only a matter of a thought. The wheels of history do not stop because of one person's mistakes, but history will always remember these painful lessons.
The most precious thing in life is that we have many virtuous ministers, and we have to look for them. Ming Jun needs a group of loyal ministers, and loyal ministers need to find Ming Jun to assist. It is precisely because of loyal ministers and good monarchs like Gao Changgong that the Northern Qi Dynasty can stand tall in the wind and rain for decades; The lack of loyal ministers and good kings hastened the demise of the dynasty.
History cannot be misjudged, and the times are difficult to **. But if we can keep a kind and true heart and choose the path of generosity and wisdom, we can avoid many unnecessary tragedies. This is the inspiration of successes and failures throughout the ages to future generations.
Gao Changgong was loyal to the country, but he was killed on suspicion, which is regrettable. It seems that history always repeats itself in tragedy, and there is no place for heroes. However, Gao Changgong's outstanding ability and character are always worthy of learning and remembering by future generations.
He dedicated his life to the country, and his only goal was to help the society of Qi achieve long-term peace and stability. Although Gao Changgong has a bad fate, he never complains about the sky and always maintains an optimistic and open-minded attitude. His spirit is admirable.
Gao Zhan is a mediocre person, but he has achieved his goal of driving Gao Changgong to the top. However, he could not escape the punishment of history, and the regime he had established was shattered. If a king cannot sacrifice his life to save his kingdom, he will not escape the scourge of blasphemy.
The death of a faithful man and the destruction of a foolish ruler are also profound warnings to future generations. The right path for today's society will come, albeit belatedly. Let us join hands to carry forward Gao Changgong's spirit of benevolence and strive for national rejuvenation.