Ancient Chinese emperors died in a variety of ways, and some of them can be said to be quite bizarre. Here are some typical examples:
1.Jin Jinggong: Drowning in the toilet while going to the toilet
Jin Jinggong, a monarch of the Jin State, during his reign, the Jin State was consolidated and developed to a certain extent. He actively competed with the Chu State for hegemony, and through a series of military actions, the Chu State temporarily withdrew from the ranks of the Central Plains hegemony. In addition, during the reign of Duke Jing of Jin, the economy of the Jin State was developed and its military strength was enhanced, laying the foundation for the hegemony of the later Duke Wen of Jin.
During the reign of Jin Jinggong, he implemented some reforms, strengthened local control, and improved efficiency. At the same time, he also vigorously developed the economy and improved the people's living standards. Under his leadership, the Jin state became a powerful state, laying the foundation for the hegemony of the later Duke Wen of Jin.
However, Jin Jinggong's death is quite legendary. According to the "Zuo Biography", he suddenly felt bloated while eating new wheat and went to the toilet. As a result, because the floor was loose, Jin Jinggong fell into the dung pit and eventually drowned in the toilet. This death is extremely rare in history, and it also makes the reign of Jin Jinggong full of tragedy. During the reign of Jin Jinggong, although there were some achievements, there were also some problems. His belligerent nature led to a number of wars that brought suffering to the people. At the same time, his reforms were not thorough, which led to some local forces** and brought instability to the Jin state.
2.Jin Linggong: He was stoned to death by the chef with a cake
Jin Linggong, surnamed Yigao, was a monarch of the Jin Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period. He succeeded to the throne in 620 BC and reigned until 607 BC, during which time his reign was marked by drama and tragedy. Jin Linggong's exploits were not significant, and his main deeds were instead some absurd acts and atrocities, which made him leave a bad reputation in history.
During the reign of Jin Linggong, the economic strength of the Jin State declined, the politics were corrupt, and the social atmosphere was poor. He favored the traitor Tu Anjia, ignored national affairs, and only cared about pleasure. He used to shoot pedestrians with a slingshot on a high platform for fun, and killed the cook with an uncooked bear paw. These actions caused discontent and anger among the people.
During the reign of Jin Linggong, the biggest tragedy was that he was stoned to death by the cook with bread. According to the "Zuo Biography", at a banquet, the Duke of Jin Linggong killed the cook because the cook failed to boil the bear's paws, and ordered the palace maid to put the body in a basket and throw it out. The angry cook smashed a piece of cake on Jin Linggong's head before leaving, and Jin Linggong died on the spot.
3.Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: Death from overtaking pills
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he implemented the Tui En Decree and the Cutting Decree to strengthen the centralization of power, so that the Western Han Dynasty reached its heyday. He vigorously developed the economy, culture, and foreign exchanges, leaving a valuable legacy for Chinese history. However, in his later years, his extravagance and great success led to a recession in the country's economy, and the people complained.
4.Zhu Youzhen: Died by hanging
Zhu Youzhen was the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, that is, Emperor Chongzhen. In the face of Li Zicheng's peasant uprising and the invasion of the Qing army, Zhu Youzhen felt hopeless. In 1644, Li Zicheng invaded Beijing, and Zhu Youzhen hanged himself in Coal Mountain (now Jingshan, Beijing), ending his own life.
These stories embody the tragic fate of ancient emperors under a variety of factors, such as power struggles, wars, and personal tragedies. Of course, these records may contain certain historical legends and artistic processing, but they undoubtedly add countless colors and topics to ancient Chinese history.