In the feudal period, the status of women was low, paying attention to the system of polygamy, in the feudal dynasty of more than 2,000 years, there were more than 400 emperors, but the number of empresses was much higher than 400, the main reason is that many emperors had several empresses during their reign.
There were 4 empresses in the harem of Emperor Wu of Han, and compared to other empresses, these 4 empresses were more tragic, three of them were killed by the emperor, and the only one did not want to see the emperor again when he was dying.
The first Empress
Emperor Wu of Han was not a prince at first, and his mother's status was not very high, and the crown prince at that time had another person, Liu Che's aunt Princess Dachang was very popular with Emperor Jing of Han and enjoyed the glory and wealth, she hoped that she could be rich forever, and she wanted to win over the next emperor, that is, the current prince.
So he found the prince's mother to persuade her, hoping that the prince would marry his daughter Chen Ajiao, so that the daughter would become the new empress and she could also keep her glory. However, the crown prince's mother did not like the princess, because the princess had offered beauty to the emperor many times.
The eldest princess was also a little angry, and later found Liu Che's mother. Liu Che's mother hit it off with her, and the two agreed on a plan, after which the princess repeatedly injured the prince and his mother in front of Emperor Jing of Han, and then praised Liu Che, and later successfully deposed the prince, Liu Che became the new crown prince, and later successfully inherited the throne.
After Liu Che ascended the throne, in 140 BC, he also made Chen Ajiao his empress. Because of the friendship of Qingmei Bamboo Horse, the two also had a period of love after marriage, but Chen Ajiao was extravagant and loved to enjoy, and her mother also repeatedly made various requests to Emperor Wu of Han, asking for money and official positions, and gradually became disgusted by the emperor.
Later, Wei Zifu's entry into the palace was favored, Chen Ajiao was very angry, repeatedly framed the other party, and even used forbidden drugs and witchcraft in the palace, hoping to win back the emperor's heart, which was explicitly forbidden in the harem, and after the news was revealed, the emperor abolished it in 130 BC.
At this time, her mother was still alive, and her mother still interceded with the emperor, pleading for her former work, but the emperor said to her aunt: Relax your heart, don't be afraid. But four years later, the eldest princess died, and a few years later, Chen Ajiao also died in Nagato Palace.
Second Empress
The Han Dynasty seems to be very popular princess to the emperor to present beautiful women, Wei Zifu is the singer of the Princess Pingyang family, when Emperor Wu of Han came to the Princess Palace to admire the moon, he saw the other party, felt that the other party was beautiful and spoiled her, and later brought this person to the harem.
Wei Zifu was born very lowly, and there were no family relatives around him, but after entering the palace, he quickly gave birth to three daughters to the emperor, and in 128 BC, he gave birth to a son, with which she was crowned empress, and after her brother and nephew took control of the military power, they made great contributions to expel the Xiongnu officials and quickly promoted.
It also helped her sit firmly in the back seat. Six years later, her son was crowned crown prince. As the children grew up, the power of the Wei family also grew, nephews and younger brothers died one after another, Wei Zifu became older, and young and beautiful women appeared in the palace to be loved by the emperor.
The empress's position was also becoming more and more unstable, and some courtiers denounced the empress's family for using witchcraft, which had not yet been clarified, and the emperor wanted to punish the prince, and in 91 BC, the prince rebelled, which soon failed, and then the prince was killed. The empress chose to commit suicide, hoping to save the clan, but failed, and the entire guardian family was cut down and eradicated.
Third Empress
Mrs. Lee is a commoner, her family is engaged in the music industry, singing and dancing for a living, and can be regarded as an artist today. She was recommended to the emperor by the princess in 112 BC, and after entering the palace, she was loved by Emperor Wu of Han and gave birth to a son.
But after giving birth to a child, her health became worse and worse, and the illness also affected her appearance, and then she did not want to see the emperor again, hoping that the emperor's mind would always be beautiful. Before dying, Emperor Wu of Han still wanted to see her again, but Lady Li refused to see her, only turning her face to the side and sighing and weeping.
After Lady Li's death, Emperor Wu of Han buried her with the etiquette of Empress Wang, and she was later posthumously honored as Empress Xiaowu.
Fourth Empress
During a round trip by Emperor Wu of han, a xiangshi said that there was a strange woman here. After searching, she found the young and beautiful Zhao Family, it is said that when she was just born, her hands were clenched into fists and could not be extended, and more than ten years later, it is still the same.
Emperor Wudi of Han was very curious, and when he saw this woman's young beauty, he took her hand. The woman's fingers actually reached out directly, and there was a jade hook in her heart. Emperor Wu of Han took her to the old palace. She later gave birth to Liu Fuling because she was very similar to Liu Che.
For this son, the emperor was also very fond of him, and made him crown prince and put his mother Zhao Shi to death. After her son ascended the throne, he also posthumously honored Zhao as empress dowager.
summary
These four empresses of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty all entered the harem when they were young and beautiful, and when they grew older or threatened the emperor's rule, they were abolished and killed, and the most important thing in the emperor's mind was always his rights.