In the long river of history, there are many legends and historical records, and there is an eye-catching legend that is still talked about today. This legend is about a dying prophet, and his last-minute prophecy has become the focus of posterity's research and controversy.
As we trace the words of this mysterious prophet, we can't help but wonder: Does his prophecy carry some kind of truth that cannot be ignored? Did his last words reveal some kind of law of human nature, society, or fate? Honno History will take you on a journey through history like never before, unlocking this fascinating mystery and uncovering an untold chapter of history.
1. Young Xu Shiyun: Brilliant and talented.
Xu Shixian, a teenager born in the last years of the Tang Dynasty, has different ambitions. He was born intelligent and studious, and often spent all the time of others playing learning martial arts. The people in the village said that this child would definitely do a lot in the future.
Xu Shiyun's father was a poor farmer, and in order to fill his stomach, Xu Shiyun followed his father to work in the fields since he was a child. The sun made him sweat profusely, and his hands were calloused, but Xu Shiyun never complained. He firmly believes that this is an opportunity to exercise his will and lay a good foundation for the future.
Whenever Xu Shiyun sat cross-legged on the ridge to rest, he would always look into the distance distractedly, as if he was chasing a dream that no one could reach. He knew that his life would not stop there. In his heart, he had vaguely seen the scene of himself wearing a battle robe, leading the noisy iron cavalry, and making great achievements on the battlefield.
This is Xu Shiyun, a young man with dreams, a smart and ambitious seed. And the seeds of this dream, which has been passed down from generation to generation, will eventually break through the ground one day and shine in the sky of history.
When Xu Shiqian was 17 years old, he left his hometown and joined the Wagang Army. This step completely changed the trajectory of his life.
In the beginning, Xu Shiyun was just an ordinary recruit. But he was diligent and studious, and soon made a name for himself in the company. After the daily training, everyone was exhausted, but Xu Shiyun would still sweat in the open space of the camp and practice his martial arts.
Haha, Shiyun, you're really hardworking. We don't fight by one person. Sometimes, his comrades-in-arms would make fun of him.
I just want to protect you better. "Xu Shiyun always has a serious face.
In a simulated battle against the enemy, Xu Shixian, who was only 18 years old, showed his outstanding military acumen for the first time. He skillfully mobilized his troops, waited for work, and finally captured the enemy's commander and completely annihilated the imaginary enemy.
What a kung fu, little brother! "The veterans who have been through a hundred battles get together, and you praise Xu Shiyun for his outstanding performance.
Xu Shiyun smiled a little shyly, but there was confidence in his eyes: "This is just the beginning, I will lead everyone to further places!" ”
Since then, Xu Shiyun has gradually gained a place in the army. He was well versed in military aircraft and good at using troops, and soon gained the attention of his superiors. Many young warriors also looked up to him as a teacher to learn from this rising star.
When Xu Shiyun grew from a young boy to a commander who made great achievements on the battlefield, who would have thought that in the depths of victory and glory, anxiety and pain often lurked.
In 667 AD, the 34-year-old Xu Shiqian was ordered to go north to Goryeo, and this expedition to the east was undoubtedly the highest peak of his career. But at this moment when victory seemed to be in hand, his body had problems under the ravages of war.
Xu Shiyun began to be bedridden frequently, and although he returned triumphantly and received a commendation from the imperial court, the torture of illness made him exhausted. When lying alone on the bed tossing and turning, Xu Shiyun couldn't help but think of the hard work and struggle of his life, and in the end, all he got was a short-term glory and a gradually declining body.
He felt anxious like never before - the anxious family would be in turmoil after his death, and he would not be able to carry on the business himself. Finally, at a moment of sobriety, Xu Shiyun said to the people around him: "After my death, if the Xu family produces another outstanding talent, we must get rid of him, otherwise it will definitely cause chaos to the government and the opposition." ”
The people gathered around the bed were silent. They understood that this seemingly cruel last words actually came from the old man's deep concern and worry about the future of the family. They had no choice but to vaguely address the topic.
However, the wheel of history does not stop because of anyone's anxieties, fears, or pleas. When the clansmen had a temporary respite after Xu Shixian's death, the gears of fate had quietly begun to work, and time slipped silently towards that inevitable ending.
In 690 AD, Xu Shiyun's grandson Xu Jingye was born in this family. Unlike Gaozu's mother, he is an ordinary person with a mediocre appearance. However, he inherited the blood and courage of his ancestors.
In 704 AD, 14-year-old Xu Jingye accidentally injured a guard's eye while playing. This incident caused a sensation in the entire capital, and the Xu family, which was already unpopular, suddenly fell into the cusp. In the end, the imperial court made a decision - degrading Xu Jingye to the common people.
A piece of paper will, a once prominent and meritorious family, collapsed. They lost their backers in the DPRK and lived a life where everyone was in danger.
However, this is not the cruelest punishment that fate has prepared for them. Because 3 years after Xu Jingye was deposed, he actually led a group of veterans to rebel in Hebei, intending to overthrow Wu Zetian and restore the Son of Heaven.
However, like dominoes piled up high, under the blow of Wu Zetian's iron-blooded wrist, this childish plan quickly collapsed. Xu Jingye knew that the general trend was gone, and ended his short life in despair. And Wu Zetian's iron cavalry also quickly came to the door of the Xu family afterwards, pushing this tortured family to a dead end again and again.
Flogging, raiding, exile. Torture and punishment followed. Many innocent old people, women, and children of the Xu family died in this cruel political storm. The rest of the population was scattered and displaced.
A once big family collapsed in just a few years. When the last clan elder died in a foreign land, along with his ashes, there was also the glory and dignity of the ancestors who had worked hard for decades. They used their blood and lives to finally confirm the terrible accuracy of that last words - the change of dynasties, the cycle of life and death, except for providence and fate, who can decide the rise and fall of a family, life and death?
A hundred years have passed, when we stand in the vast torrent of history and look back at the rise and fall of the Xu family, we can't help but ask ourselves: Is their fate really all in a last word? Or is that just a testament to the tragedy being more tragic?
We cannot accurately judge history, but we also have no right to judge our ancestors. The only thing that is certain is that no family or individual should suffer such a cruel fate. They once had glory, dreams, and colorful lives.
However, reality is cruel and ruthless, driving them to destruction. We cannot feel sorry for the deceased, let alone hold up our noble hands to understand history. I am afraid that only remembering and mercy is the only gift we can give them.
Looking at the mountains under the sunset, there was a sound of Yoyo village chickens singing in the distance. These few words, I don't know how many departed souls have been soothed?
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