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preface
In China's long and splendid history, countless peerless beauties have been created. With their beautiful looks and talented hearts, they show the unique aesthetic sentiments of the Chinese nation. However, in that patriarchal ancient society, they mostly fell victim to power struggles, were forced to serve as unfinished political tools of the rulers, and ended badly. This article focuses on the legendary experiences and tragedies of four ancient women, Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Sable Cicada and Yang Yuhuan, outlining their complex destinies with a touch of human brilliance.
Yue Guo beauty Xi Shi, her "sinking fish" posture touches the heart of the fish
Xi Shi was born in the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. Legend has it that she was born with the soul of Ryoma, and her grace makes people fall in love at first sight. As Xi Shi grew up, her beauty became more and more charming, especially her ability to sing and dance, and she looked like a heavenly immortal. She often washed embroidery by the flowing water of the bridge, singing and dancing. In the blue water, the fish stopped to watch the charm of Xi Shi and forgot to swim. Therefore, the reputation of "divine fish" comes from Xi Shi.
At that time, King Goujian of Yue and King Wu had a deep grudge and frequent wars. The strategists believed that Xi Shi was naturally beautiful and had outstanding appearance, and could be used against the lecherous King Wu. Gou Jiao obeyed the stratagem's scheme and ordered Xi Shi to enter the palace of King Wu, trying to confuse King Wu with a beauty scheme.
Although Xi Shi was unwilling to sacrifice her life for King Yue, she did her duty and died heroically at a critical moment in the survival of the country. In order to save the country, Xi Shi came to the state of Wu and soon overthrew King Wu and the civil and military officials of the state of Wu, making King Wu addicted to comfort and politically dull and lazy. In the end, the Yue State took advantage of the situation to defeat the Wu army and turned the tide of the war in one fell swoop.
However, Xi Shi's fate was not as expected. Not only could she not return to her hometown, but she was also scolded by the Wu people as a "witch who brought disaster to the country". Under the double whammy of running away from home and verbal abuse, Xi Shi felt humiliated and desperate. This peerless beauty, who once had infinite scenery and fragrance in the countryside, died on the bank of the river and disappeared without a trace, and no one lamented for her. Although Xi Shi is a beauty, she cannot escape the tragedy of exploitation.
The appearance of the peacemaker Wang Zhaojun "Falling Goose" touched the world
During the Han Dynasty, Wang Zhaojun was elected as a peace envoy and married the Xiongnu alone, becoming a political thinker who was good at using soft power to solve border problems.
Wang Zhaojun was born brilliant and devoted himself to the study of literature and historical texts. She is also gifted in music, playing piano and flute. At the age of 16, Wang Zhaojun was selected into the "Twelve Beauties of the Harem" of the Han Palace and was very favored. However, due to the negligence of the court painters, who failed to fully display her appearance and demeanor, Wang Zhaojun did not have the opportunity to be crowned empress for many years.
The Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu were at war for many years, and both sides were devastated by war. Determined to alleviate the border troubles through marriage, Emperor Wudi of Han ordered Wang Zhaojun to send an envoy to the Xiongnu to marry alone to consolidate peace.
Wang Zhaojun was reluctant, but finally accepted the mission without hesitation and left his hometown in tears. Along the way, she saw the desolation of the mountains, and her heart was filled with love for the land that gave birth to her and raised her. One day, the wedding procession stopped to rest. Wang Zhaojun couldn't stand his emotions and played piano music alone to express his grief. The sad and moving note crossed the sky, and the wild geese moving south stopped when they heard the sound. They forgot to flap their wings and fell from the sky one by one. Since then, Wang Zhaojun has had the reputation of "falling geese".
Although Wang Zhaojun married far away, he was not assimilated by foreign cultures and always missed his hometown. With her efforts, the Han-Hungarian peace was negotiated, and the border was peaceful. Wang Zhaojun used her sacrifice to exchange not only the friendship between the two countries, but also the happiness and well-being of countless people. Although he will never be able to return to his hometown, Wang Zhaojun's noble spirit will always be remembered by future generations.
Sable Cicada, an abandoned son in the beauty scheme, alienates Dong Zhuo
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wang Yun discovered a girl named Mink Cicada, who was intelligent, elegant, and especially known for her beauty. Wang Yun decides to train her to be a political kabuki to implement the beauty scheme.
Sable cicadas grow in a poor family. After being adopted by Wang Yun, she finally had the opportunity to display her talents. She diligently studied culture and art, and was good at playing the piano and dancing. Whenever the figure of the mink cicada is reflected in the lotus pond in the back garden, the bright moonlight will dim its brilliance. This is the story of "Moon Shame Flower".
Wang Yun arranged for the mink cicada to enter the palace to serve Dong Zhuo. The mink cicada is very beautiful and quickly won Dong Zhuo's favor. But she also clearly realized that she was just a pawn in Wang Yun's conspiracy. For the sake of the country and the country, Sable Cicada began to implement an alienation strategy, deliberately creating the illusion that she also had a good impression of Lü Bu. They successively went to visit Lü Bu under the pretext of it, and then told Dong Zhuo the "evidence" of the jealousy of the two.
In this way, with her natural wisdom and knowledge, Sable Cicada successfully shook the relationship between Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu, making them suspicious of each other. Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu had a grudge for a long time, and finally turned against each other. Wang Yun took advantage of the infighting between the two to overthrow Dong Zhuo's rule and stabilize the Han regime.
However, the great sacrifices made by the mink cicada for the country are little known to posterity. Instead of receiving the praise she deserves, she is seen as a witch who brought disaster to the country. As a victim of a conspiracy, the mink cicada died without a name, and could only bear the shame and be forgotten by history.
Yang Yuhuan was favored by 3,000 people, and Ma Songpo died
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang had a concubine Yang Gui, who was originally Princess Shou and was later favored by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. She was naturally beautiful, intelligent and deeply loved. Yang Guifei often accompanied Tang Xuanzong on scenic spots. Once, she accidentally touched a mimosa and the blades of grass closed sensitively. This incident was rumored to be "a concubine who sees a flower and is ashamed".
Yang Guifei was born in poverty, and after entering the palace, she suffered from jealousy and secret calculations. Fortunately, she was both good-looking, and finally overcame many difficulties and was favored for a while. Yang Guifei was not only intelligent and capable, but also known for her benevolence. She often wore makeup to assist the emperor in governing the country. Under her influence, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang created a political situation in the prosperous Taiping.
However, the good times did not last long, and with the outbreak of the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang army suffered successive defeats, and the once prosperous Chang'an fell. Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei had no choice but to flee the capital, encountering rebels on the way. In order to protect the emperor, Yang Guifei bravely resisted the pursuit of the rebels. When the enemy besieged Ma Pengpo, she tragically hanged herself.
Yang Guifei's reputation for giving her life for the country spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, and people were impressed by her patriotism. She fulfilled her mission and sacrificed her life for peace for all. Although Yang Guifei passed away in a hurry and failed to realize her ideals, her noble character will always be remembered and learned by future generations.
conclusion
History is a continuous picture, but we only see part of it. Whether it is Xi Shi's helplessness, Wang Zhaojun's tenacity, the ingenuity of the mink cicada, or Yang Guifei's benevolence and bravery, they all cast a bright light in the hearts of those who spy on history. We cannot underestimate the greatness of saints because of their tragic fate. On the contrary, it is the tenacious vitality that blooms in adversity that makes the sinking fish of Xi Shi, the falling geese of Zhaojun, the closed moon of mink cicadas, and the shameful flowers of jade rings immortalized for the Chinese nation. of treasures.
Every age needs someone to stand up and fight for justice. Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Sable Cicada, Yang Guifei, they used their youth and even their lives to compose inspiring music in history. Although the ending is tragic, their spirit is eternal. The cycle of good cause and effect continues, and their sacrifice will eventually usher in a bright new era.
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