In 225 BC, Qin Shi Huang ordered his eldest daughter, Princess Huayang, 16, to travel to Pinyang to greet the 70-year-old Wang Qi. But who would have thought, Qin Shi Huang carried Princess Huayang on his back, and secretly issued an edict to Wang Qi: "That is, to get married!" "Who would have thought that the princess would have a white head after meeting her.
Why did Qin Shi Huang marry his beloved daughter to an old man?
This must start from qin shi huang's lofty ambition to unify the great cause of the six kingdoms.
After destroying the three kingdoms of Han, Zhao, and Wei in succession, Qin Shi Huang faced the next strong enemy, the State of Chu.
On this day, there was a lot of discussion in the court, and they all offered advice to attack the Chu state. Qin Shi Huang was very relieved to see his ministers, seeing that his great cause of reunification was about to be realized, but at this moment, he found that one of them was silent.
He quickly stepped forward and asked kindly, "Does General Wang Qi have any concerns?" ”
Wang Qi, a famous general of the Qin State, has always accompanied Qin Shi Huang, and he and his son Wang Ben became the most important heroes of Qin Shi Huang's unification of the Six Kingdoms, and together with Bai Qi, Li Mu, and Lian Po, they were called the "Four Famous Generals of the Warring States".
Seeing Qin Shi Huang's questioning, Wang Qi hesitated for a moment and replied, "If you want to destroy the Chu state, you need to give me 600,000 troops." ”
Without waiting for Wang Qi to finish speaking, a contemptuous voice came from the side and said dismissively: "The old general is really old!" How to use 600,000 troops in the Chu State and give me 200,000 to destroy. ”
Qin Shi Huang turned around and saw that it was li Xin, a young general who had just won the battle, at this time he was gaining momentum, and when he saw Li Xin say so, Qin Shi Huang also jokingly said: "Maybe General Wang Qi is really old!" ”
Subsequently, Qin Shi Huang sent Li Xin to lead an army of 200,000 to attack the State of Chu.
Seeing qin shi huang's attitude, Wang Qi said discouragedly: "Great King, I am old and need to go home to enjoy my old age in peace. ”
At this time, Qin Shi Huang's attention was on Li Xin, and he still had the heart to take into account Wang Qi's mood and casually agreed.
In this way, Wang Qi took his whole family back to his hometown in Pinyang and really lived a retired life.
Speaking of Li Xin, young and vigorous, he completely underestimated the strength of the Chu state, and after the victory in the initial battle, he began to flutter.
But he did not expect that Chu Guo was only confusing him, but instead took advantage of his paralysis to launch a sudden onslaught and wipe out all of his 200,000 troops.
Just when Li Xin couldn't find a tune when he was crying, Qin Shi Huang received the news of the defeat, so angry that he almost fell to the ground, his intestines were all remorseful, and he patted his thighs one after another, how could he not listen to the words of the old general Wang Qi?
Only then did he understand that ginger was still old and spicy! However, it was not too late to make up for the dead sheep, there was still room for salvation, thinking of this, he did not say a word and directly got on the horse and ran to Wang Qi's hometown.
Seeing Qin Shi Huang personally go to the door of his home, Wang Qi showed the demeanor of a general and gladly accepted Qin Shi Huang's order, but immediately he put forward two conditions.
At this time, Qin Shi Huang was asking Wang Qi, not to mention two conditions, twenty conditions also had to be agreed!
Seeing that Wang Qi did not hurry, he said: "First, give me 600,000 troops; second, I want good fields and gold and silver." ”
Qin Shi Huang laughed and said, "I thought the general and I wanted something?" These two things are all for you, please general get ready to go! ”
However, Wang Qi did not set off immediately, he was afraid that after Qin Shi Huang handed over so many soldiers to him, he would be suspicious of him and bring danger to the whole family, so he began to buy land and land, and once again made a request to Qin Shi Huang for beauty.
The whole court talked about Wang Qi one after another, which was a robbery by taking advantage of the fire and insatiable greed. At this time, Qin Shi Huang was also as the minister thought.
But when he calmed down, he reacted, if Wang Qi raised an army to rebel, the consequences would be unimaginable. And Wang Qi's repeated requests were to prove that he was a person who coveted wealth and wealth.
At this time, he thought of his favorite eldest daughter, Princess Huayang, Ying yuanman, and in order to unify the cause, he could only painfully push out this daughter to maintain Wang Qi and let Wang Qi fight with peace of mind.
Thinking of this, Qin Shi Huang immediately selected 100 beauties and asked his daughter to complete the task of sending beauties.
When Princess Huayang heard about this, she was so happy that she could go out and play, which was something she couldn't ask for, and immediately promised. Seeing his daughter like this, Qin Shi Huang was very heartbroken, but for the sake of the country, he could only choose to sacrifice his daughter.
Subsequently, he handed the secret edict to Princess Huayang's attendant, and Princess Huayang set off happily, just in time to meet Wang Qi on the road.
However, when the attendant read out the secret edict, Princess Huayang almost fainted, and although Wang Qi was ashamed, he did not dare to violate the holy will, and immediately ordered the army to camp on the spot, set up a marriage room, and marry the princess.
It is said that on the night of Princess Huayang's marriage, she had all her white hair. Perhaps at this time, she suddenly realized that although the secret edict did not take her life, it made her heart die from then on.
In the end, Wang Qi did not live up to the expectations of Qin Shi Huang, took the Chu state in one fell swoop, and eliminated Baiyue one after another.
【Wenshizhai】
Princess Huayang, although noble as a princess, cannot choose her own love and becomes a victim of her father's rights.
As the daughter of Qin Shi Huang, she was doomed not to live like an ordinary person.
The most ruthless imperial family, including Princess Huayang!
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