Yu Liang Eastern Jin Dynasty minister, what kind of person is he? The ambition was far higher, and it almost buried the Eastern Jin Dynasty
Didn't he almost bury the Eastern Jin Dynasty? The Eastern Jin Dynasty was a dynasty of internal and external troubles. As soon as it was established, one rebellion after another broke out, and it seemed that it would be strangled in the cradle at any moment. Among them, Suzong's rebellion was undoubtedly one of the heaviest blows.
As the ruler of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, did Yu Liang do his best to maintain the situation, or did he contribute to the deterioration of the situation? What kind of person is he? Yu Liang's successes and failures are well documented, but his inner ups and downs and inspirational ambitions are rarely detailed.
Strongmen in the courtroom: They rely on their sisters to get into the courtroom.
In the early years of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, real power was shared by several major families. The emperor was just an ornament, and his power was limited. The power of the dynasty was in the hands of a few ruling ministers. Among these powerful holders, there are descendants, and there are also a few relatives. Yu Liang is the latter.
Yu Liang was born in a poor family and is the son of a scholarly family. In troubled times, it was not easy for him to get ahead. But by chance, he came into contact with power - his sister was chosen as the crown princess. As soon as he entered the palace, someone toasted him, and Yu Liang became a celebrity.
But the good times didn't last long. The crown prince died young, the prince's sister also died, the queen mother succeeded to the throne, and Yu Liang became the center of power. As the uncle of the country, Yu Liang was able to use the power of the Queen Mother to directly intervene in court politics. On the one hand, he maintained contact with the imperial family, and on the other hand, he attracted other powerful ** through political marriages, and gradually gained a firm foothold in the imperial court and gained a status that could not be ignored.
But it would be a big mistake to say that he came to power because of power. Yu Liang's position was based entirely on his relationship with the Empress Dowager Cixi; He has no real bloodline, and he doesn't have great power. No one in the court was loyal to him. Once the Queen Mother is weakened, he will lose power.
Such a power structure is destined to be unstable. Yu Liang faces national difficulties from all directions, and whether he can stabilize the political situation depends on his ability. Now is the time to test him...
Power Struggle: The Court vs. the Royal's.
In the troubled times, the blood flowed above the court, and the power struggle was extremely fierce. In order to gain power, it is necessary to face competition from various princes. In Yu Liang's view, Wang Guan is a threat among the powerful ministers in the palace.
Wang Guan was a famous court leader at the time. He successfully participated in the founding of the country, and was a resolute and resourceful man who was deeply loved by the royal family. He single-handedly assisted Sima Rui in establishing the Eastern Jin Dynasty and can be described as the founding hero. If he had not been deposed, it would have been difficult for him to gain a foothold in the imperial court.
Thus, the power struggle between them began. The scheming Wang Guan has been supported by all parties, and the young and promising Yu Liang has the support of the royal family. None of them wanted to show weakness in the court of their customers, so they competed with each other.
Wang Guan pursued a policy of gentleness and tolerated clan mistakes to ensure stability. Yu Liang adheres to the rule of law and severely punishes violators. This practice has undoubtedly provoked anger and strong resistance from interest groups.
In the end, Yu Liang won the game of thrones. He relied on the power of the Queen Mother to suppress Wang Guan and effectively squeeze out Wang Guan. However, Yu Liang also lost the support of his family, and his power was threatened.
Under the strong resistance of Wang Guan and his family, Yu Liang did not easily decide to change the status quo. The power struggle consumed a lot of his energy, which was also one of the triggers for the political situation to get out of control. At the same time, a man named Su Yun gradually entered his field of vision...
Su Yun's Rebellion: Yu Liang's mistake.
At the same time as the imperial court was vying for power and profit, the territory of the Eastern Jin Dynasty was also changing. Su Yun, a border general from a mysterious background, gradually expanded his power. He rose from a humble refugee to the post of Interior Historian, wielding great military power.
In Yu Liang's eyes, Su Yun is a pawn that he can use. He can use this border, which has no background, to fight against the direct forces of the clan. Therefore, Yu Liang prepared a strategy to attack Su Jun politically, and used various incentives to make Su Jun dare not act rashly.
Of course, under pressure from the imperial court, Suyun eventually rebelled in 327 CE. This rebellion swept through the Eastern Jin Dynasty and affected the entire country. Su Yun won a resounding victory and finally broke through Jiankang - a great rebellion that shook the entire dynasty.
But all this was expected by Yu Liang. He thought that Su Yun was a bolt from the blue and would soon be defeated. He thought that Su Yun was a bolt from the blue and would soon be defeated, and this was a good opportunity to cleanse the clan and stabilize the imperial power, so as to achieve his goal. However, this wrong decision jeopardized the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
But that didn't happen. Yu Liang misestimated Su Yun's strength and underestimated the cruelty of the rebels. Jiankang soon fell and was forced to flee. Su Yun's rebellion was a disaster that shook the foundations of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and nearly led to its demise.
Yu Liang regretted the situation getting out of control. He misestimated Su Yun's chess piece and almost buried the fragile Eastern Jin Dynasty. A failed political power trick has pushed the country to the brink. And all this, isn't it because of his obstinate and reckless recklessness?
The ambition of the Northern Expedition: the immortality of Yu Liang.
The bitter lessons of Su Yun's rebellion did not diminish Yu Liang's ambition to seize power. He knew very well that in order to control the government and realize his ideals in the troubled times, he must rely on powerful forces as a backing.
Yu Liang thus stayed away from the border, and after quelling the rebellion, took direct control of the powerful Jingzhou. Although far from the center of power in Jiankang, he still looks forward to the day when he can return to the imperial court and even realize his ambition to go to the Central Plains.
In 339, Later Zhao's power in the north was declining, and it was a good time for the Eastern Jin to send troops north. Yu Liang was enthusiastic and urged the imperial court to go north many times. However, he underestimated the sluggishness and conservatism of the Jiankang courtiers. This was the last chance for the Eastern Jin Dynasty to go north to rebuild the Central Plains, but it was squandered by these courtiers who could only burn money!
Despite the repeated defeats of the Northern Expedition, Yu Liang's ambition and enthusiasm never waned. He was always unwilling to hinder the development of the conservative forces in the DPRK and China, and firmly believed that one day he would successfully march into the Central Plains and turn things around.
But the good times didn't last long. The best time for the Northern Expedition was still far away, Zhao Yi's national strength was getting stronger and stronger, and there were many factions in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and Yu Liang could no longer insist on his own ideas. Yu Liang did not experience the glory of the Northern Expedition, and even his ambitions went downhill. Until his later years, he also had difficulty giving up.
At first, Yu Liang may have been a man with great ambitions and wanted to revive the Eastern Jin Dynasty. However, his actions eventually led to the Suyun Rebellion, which nearly destroyed the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He also missed the last opportunity for the Eastern Jin Dynasty to make a northern expedition to the Central Plains and turn the situation around. His success or failure will be judged by future generations.
In such a turbulent and troubled era, in the face of such a powerful clan, can Yu Liang successfully stop Su Yun's rebellion and achieve the feat of the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains? Or should you choose a different path? These historical judgments may eventually be left to future generations to interpret due to various coincidences.