During the Warring States Period, although the political structure under the rule of King Zhaoxiang of Qin was relatively stable, his concern for his family, especially his expectations for his eldest son Yingzhuo, became a heavy burden on his life. Yingzhuo's untimely death marked the beginning of this tragedy. However, even after the death of King Zhaoxiang, Ying Zhuo succeeded to the throne as the king, but his reign was only short-lived, and he died three days later, which makes people wonder: is it the arrangement of fate, or the impermanence of human nature?
Although King Zhaoxiang lived in the shadow of his mother, Empress Dowager Xuan, and his uncle, he did not give up his governance of the country because of this. With Fan Sui's assistance, King Zhaoxiang seized the rule of the Qin state, laying the foundation for later expansion. However, his heart is close to his family, and his attention to Yingzhuo made him suffer in his later years.
Ying Zhuo was canonized as the crown prince, which was undoubtedly an opportunity for him to fall from the sky. However, during the fifteen years he waited to ascend the throne, he faced all kinds of pressures and uncertainties. Finally, he ascended the throne, but after only three days of rule, he died suddenly, leaving behind countless doubts and regrets.
There have been many speculations in history about the cause of Yingzhuo's death. One theory is that he was killed by Lü Buwei, whose scheming methods were known to everyone, and he may not have been willing to wait for Yingzhuo's rule. Another theory is that Yingzhuo's own health problems are caused by excessive indulgence that leads to physical weakness. There is also a theory that he was under a lot of pressure, which came from his worries and suspicions about his father, as well as uncertainty about his fate.
Yingzhuo's untimely death left a deep regret for King Zhaoxiang, however, this sad father has an even more heart-wrenching fact - after the death of his eldest son, the successor left behind is Yingzhu. Although Yingzhu is over half a hundred years old, he is still full of desire and pride for power when he succeeds to the throne, however, he never expected that this is only the beginning of a ruthless fate. Ying Zhu's fifteen-year wait for succession to the throne was ultimately ruled for only three days, an unspeakable tragedy for an ambitious monarch. Throughout his life, King Zhaoxiang may not have expected that his obsession and expectations for the family would eventually lead to such a tragic ending.
The death of Yingzhu is an unsolved mystery, and historians have not been able to draw conclusive conclusions to this day. Whether Lü Buwei really killed him is still a highly controversial topic. Whether Yingzhu's own physical problems led to his untimely death is also the focus of debate among historians. What's more, the enormous pressure on him, whether it is from his father's suspicion or his own desire for power, can become a stumbling block to his fate. However, regardless of the truth, the tragic fate of Yingzhu has become a part of history, and it is also a warning to future generations, reminding people of the ruthlessness and cruelty hidden behind power and power.
The fate of King Zhaoxiang and Yingzhuo's father and son is full of drama and tragedy. They are in the midst of power disputes, bear the expectations and pressures of their families, and finally end their short and tragic lives under the arrangement of fate.
In this history, we have seen the fragility and impermanence of human nature, and the cruelty and ruthlessness of power schemes. For this tragedy, we should also learn lessons from it, think about the relationship between life and destiny, cherish everything in front of us, and live up to the time and history.