Zheng Zhuanggong: A small overlord in the Spring and Autumn Period, he was well versed in the art of power and scheming, and became an outstanding politician. His wisdom and scheming are amazing, and even the great *** commented on him as "this person is very powerful".
How did he strategize in the turbulent times of the Spring and Autumn Period, deal with various forces, and become a legend of the little overlord? Can his extraordinary talent and scheming wisdom reveal deeper historical mysteries?
Let's go back to the millennium together, delve into the fascinating historical story of **, and analyze Zheng Zhuanggong's political wisdom and strategy.
He's real"A master of strategy"Is it? Zheng Zhuanggong, as the first monarch to dominate in the Spring and Autumn Period, with his superb political skills and foresight, successfully defeated the heroes of various countries, making Zheng Guo the leader in that turbulent era.
However, his actions and methods have been controversial. Some people think that he has no last resort, every step of the way, and his methods are extremely insidious; Some people think that he is generous and generous, and he is not surprised by changes.
So, what is the behavior and deeds of this legendary monarch? Is he really what some people say"Insidious and cunning"？
In 589 BC, Jiang, the wife of the monarch of Zheng Wu, gave birth to Zheng Zhuang Gong in a difficult childbirth. According to historical records, Zhuang Gong was born with his feet first, and his whole body was born upside down, and this abnormal way of birth frightened Jiang, who she believed was a warning from heaven that her son would become a disaster for Zheng Guo in the future.
Therefore, she alienated the poor baby and pampered her second son, Gongshu Duan. She repeatedly begged Gong Gong Duan to inherit the throne, because she firmly believed that Gong Shu Duan was the true owner of Zheng Guo's country.
As a mother, Jiang was supposed to lovingly protect her little life, but due to a momentary panic, she alienated her own son for a long time. It is inconceivable that a newborn baby would have to endure such rejection and denial from its mother, which must have left deep scars on the young mind.
Jiang's partiality and misunderstanding undoubtedly laid the groundwork for future tragedies. Zhuang Gong spent his childhood in the cold of his mother, and he longed for his mother's love, but received no response.
This filled him with resentment, but more helplessness and melancholy. He could have had a warm and harmonious family, but because of a momentary accident, he had to face a lonely and difficult childhood.
The struggle for the throne turned the mother and son against each otherIn 586 BC, after the death of Duke Wu, Duke Zhuang inherited the throne as he wished. However, when he finally gained the power of the country and realized his childhood ideals, he found that his mother Jiang and his brother Uncle Duan wanted to betray him.
Jiang asked the Duke of Zhuang to give Gongshu Duan this important military place, in an attempt to let him accumulate strength as soon as possible and seize the throne. However, in the face of the machinations of his mother and brothers, Zhuang Gong decided to give them a step down.
He did not directly give the system to Gongshu Duan, but gave him the capital. Deep down, Zhuang Gong still regarded Gongshu Duan and Jiang as his relatives, and was unwilling to completely break with them.
His generosity and humility did not win the gratitude of his family, but only made the greed and arrogance of Jiang and Gongshu Duan swell. Gongshu Duan continued to expand his influence in the capital, and even won over the hearts of the people and oppressed the people.
His wives repeatedly begged Zhuang Gong to get rid of this scourge, but Zhuang Gong couldn't bear to do it every time, considering that he was his brother and his mother's favorite son.
Therefore, I can only watch Gongshu Duan's evil deeds become more and more arrogant. However, the desperate Gongshu Duan, instigated by his mother Jiang, decided to start a final battle with Zhuang Gong.
In 579 BC, they launched a rebellion against the capital of Zheng in an attempt to seize the throne in one fell swoop. However, Zhuang Gong had already taken precautions and was ready to deal with it.
Soon, the rebels of Jiang and Gongshu Duan were defeated by Zhuang Gong's personal guards. Seeing that the general trend was gone, Jiang ended her life in despair. Gongshu Duan was captured alive by Zhuang Gong's army and executed shortly after.
A monarch's tolerance and perseveranceAfter the rebellion was put down, Duke Zhuang let Jiang go, promising never to see each other again. He was deeply saddened and angry by his mother's betrayal of the country.
However, a few years later, under the persuasion of Uncle Yingkao, he decided to forgive his mother, revoke his vow, and re-admit her. Why was Zhuang Gong able to make a tolerant decision?
Of course, this has the inspiration of Uncle Yingkao, but more importantly, he is open-minded and has a measure beyond ordinary people. He finally let go of his mother's years of preference and misunderstanding.
He clearly realized that the reason why his mother made a big mistake was caused by years of prejudice and misunderstanding.
She was just a victim of the feudal ethical era, so he chose tolerance and understanding. This kind of broad tolerance is the perfect manifestation of the Confucian concept of "benevolence and love for others".
At the same time, he is not only flexible, but also shows a firm and persistent side. In the face of the constant voyeurism and aggression of Gongshu Duan and Jiang, he was able to endure humiliation, retreat many times, and try his best to avoid irreparable rupture with his close relatives.
However, when Jiang and Gongshu Duan finally raised troops to rebel, he could also send troops to fight without hesitation at a critical moment, and firmly defend the country and the throne. This kind of judgment and determination was an important factor in making him an outstanding monarch of a generation.
In summary, Zheng Zhuanggong is not as "scheming" as some people say. On the contrary, he is open-minded and empathetic; At the same time, he can be resolute and unwavering.
It is this extraordinary courage and mind that has won him the praise of "Spring and Autumn Overlord". It was the combination of these qualities that made him stand out in the turbulent times and achieve the great cause of the king of a country.