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Although Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu is not known in history for changing his country name, his merits are indisputable. In those chaotic times, Liu Xiu built his empire alone, which is enough to prove that he is extraordinary.
Let's look back at his path to the throne and feel his great journey.
At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and heroes from all walks of life rose up one after another to oppose the rule of the new dynasty. In this magnificent uprising, Liu Xiu and his elder brother became the best of them by virtue of their superior background and identity.
Under the influence of ancient feudal thought, everyone generally believed that orthodox origin was the highest glory, and Liu Xiu and his elder brother Liu Xiu, because they left the blood of their ancestor Liu Bang, were regarded as the most orthodox people.
This made Liu Xiu's family a place for many customers, and their support became an important help for Liu Xiu to become emperor later. One of the reasons why Liu Xiu quickly gained a foothold in Hebei was his identity as a descendant of Liu Bang.
After years of rule by the Han Dynasty, the Han royal family had a high prestige in society.
Originally, Liu Xiu was not the only descendant of the Han Dynasty. In order to seize power, the rebel army did not choose Liu Xiu and his brother, but supported a weaker Liu Xuan as the first emperor.
There are both pros and cons to this. Although Liu Xiu and his elder brother were only petty officials, since Wang Mang's focus was on Emperor Gengshi, this gave Liu Xiu time to strengthen his strength.
Although they had tried their best to keep a low profile in the Battle of Kunyang, their outstanding performance made it impossible for them to remain silent any longer.
In order to save his life, Liu Xiu endured humiliation under Liu Xuan, and gradually won Liu Xuan's trust. In the end, in 23 AD, the Wang Mang Dynasty collapsed, and the first emperor freed up his hands, and Liu Xiu's living environment was improved.
Despite the difficulties on the way, Liu Xiu managed to escape from the control of the First Emperor, fled to Hebei and began his great career.
In just two years, Liu Xiu's power has surpassed the imagination of the first emperor. After he came to Hebei, he immediately set out to strengthen his strength, which laid a solid foundation for his great cause in Hebei.
At that time, the dynasty had a deep affection for the Han Dynasty, which added a lot of convenience to Liu Xiu's success.
Liu Xiu's success is not accidental, and several of his generals have contributed a lot. And his policy towards talent is also one of the key factors in his victory. Among them, Deng Yu's performance is particularly prominent, and he plays a vital role in Liu Xiu's great cause.
Of course, in addition to Deng Yu, the contributions of Li Tong and others cannot be ignored.
Liu Xiu has attracted many people with his unique personality charm, and once he takes refuge, he will always follow. Historically, he has been praised for his kindness to heroes, which is in stark contrast to the cruelty of "the cunning rabbit dies, and the lackey cooks".
Liu Xiu's benevolence and justice enabled him to gain a foothold in troubled times, and he was widely praised by people.
After Liu Xiu succeeded to the throne, he treated those heroes who accompanied him to fight the country, which is rare in history. Some people say that Liu Xiu's own strength is strong enough, so he is not worried about his position being threatened.
As for the reason, we will not speculate too much. But no matter what the purpose, we have to admit that Liu Xiu does have the capacity to accommodate people. This also lives up to the loyalty of Deng Yu and others to him back then.
With the help of Deng Yu, Liu Xiu successfully gained the support of several rebel armies in Hebei.
Liu Xiu attaches great importance to talents, regardless of origin or region, not only appointing Nanyang people, but also reusing ordinary soldiers, butchers, hawkers and other low-level talents in society, as long as he has the ability, he is willing to promote.
This was evident when Liu Xiu first arrived in Hebei.
Liu Xiu was not only kind to talented people, but also an enlightened monarch. He is not only full of courage, but also gentle and polite, even if it is Wang Mang's subordinates of the previous dynasty, he can also trust and use people without suspicion.
He is well aware of the importance of talents, so whether it was before or now, as long as there are talents, he will not hesitate to appoint them. His open-minded way of employing people not only won the loyalty of his subordinates, but also made the country prosperous.
Liu Xiu is justified in being praised as a master, and his unique employment strategy has earned him a reputation in society.
Liu Xiu's success is inseparable from his deep character. From his deeds, it is not difficult for us to see that he is a monarch who knows how to forbear. However, there are also some scholars who believe that those who achieve great things often need to have the quality of being able to bend and stretch, which is also reflected in Liu Xiu's body.
Liu Xiu did not show tyranny after succeeding to the throne, on the contrary, he had a generous personality, thanks to his young experience. Therefore, he adopted the strategy of judo. The most important thing is his composure, which is a key factor in determining a person's success.
Whether in the Battle of Kunyang or the war afterward, Liu Xiu could always think calmly and choose the most suitable path in times of crisis.
In the midst of the chaos of the times, Liu Xiu showed his heroic qualities and built his empire with his talent and courage. Liu Xiu is undoubtedly a highly praised military strategist and strategist in China's feudal dynasty.
He is like the pearl in the eyes of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, and is an outstanding politician and military strategist.