Preface
Sometimes, the truth of history is often more cruel and complex than imagined, and behind the magnificence of the uprising, what a sad human weakness is hidden. Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, two good brothers, planned a great cause together, but they finally met each other due to a power struggle. Should we condemn Chen Sheng's cruelty or pity Wu Guang's ignorance?
Or do we agree with Chen Sheng's decision to keep the country? History should not only be judged in black and white, but we need to stand in the context of the time and understand the universal values embodied behind every joy, sorrow and joy.
1. The grace of knowing the peasant background
In the last years of the Qin Dynasty, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang were both ordinary peasants who had been drafted into the army. Originally, they went their separate ways, until the heavy rain intertwined their fates.
The rain raged that winter, and Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's team had to stop in the wasteland. On a rainy night, only the cloth of the tent could insulate the wind and rain, but the sound of the raindrops hitting the canvas did not disappear, but was accompanied by the rumbling thunder. The two from peasant families have long been Xi to facing the wind and rain for days, and they sit in their tents, cooking the day's hunting catch, while listening to the wind and rain with bated breath. This kind of weather has lasted for half a month, and the two looked at each other and smiled, and chatted for the first time.
It turned out that Wu Guang also liked to play Go, and the two quickly speculated. The days of being trapped in the wasteland are really boring, and the friendship on the chessboard naturally extends to life, and they are inseparable from then on. Perhaps it was the arrangement of fate, Wu Guang looked like a loyal and honest person, and soon Chen Sheng trusted him completely.
Such weather conditions have made the marching contingent farther and farther away from the deadline. Seeing that the deadline is approaching, according to the military law of the Qin Dynasty, this is to be beheaded. Such a verdict is undoubtedly a great injustice to the two of them.
"We've done our best, and it's not our fault!" Wu Guang said indignantly. Raindrops hit his military hat and swept across his face distorted with anger. Chen Sheng silently took the hat in Wu Guang's hand, gently patted off the rain on it, and immersed himself in contemplation. Perhaps, this is really an opportunity to rebel?
2. Planning an uprising
A thunderclap sounded in the sky, pulling Chen Sheng's thoughts back to reality. "It's still too late for us to save ourselves, but how can we save these poor soldiers?" He paced back and forth irritably, his eyes revealing a hint of frenzy.
"Why don't we revolt and rebel? You have a plan, and I will cooperate." Wu Guang persuaded. He was also aroused by Chen Sheng's words, and his eyes flashed with resistance.
The word uprising sounds ridiculous and ridiculous. But Chen Sheng's heart was overjoyed by this bold idea. Yes, Heaven favors the self-reliant, and they should not wait to be slaughtered like sheep. "Okay! Let's create providence and stir people's hearts. I believe that the heavens will not let us die in vain. ”
So they secretly stuffed bamboo slips with the words "Chen Shengwang" written on the fish's stomachs and put them back in the lake. It didn't take long for the "chosen fish" to be caught ashore by the fishermen and soon spread throughout the barracks and villages. The crowd was full of discussion about this miraculous edict, believing that it was a harbinger of the coming of heaven.
On this basis, Chen Sheng sent Wu Guang to set fire to a ruined temple, and took advantage of the situation to create a fox's cry in the firelight. Wu Guang took the opportunity to shout the slogan "Great Chuxing, Chen Shengwang". Soon, the entire army was convinced, and they all said that Chen Sheng was the savior of heaven and a divine soldier descending from heaven. The banner of the uprising fluttered in the wind of the wasteland, and the morale was like a rainbow. Chen Sheng personally commanded, and Wu Guang passed military orders everywhere in the army, and the cooperation was seamless.
3. Calling Wang Jianguo aroused suspicion
The momentum of the uprising swept like a mountain and a sea of waves. The rebels were invincible and soon captured several cities. At this moment, Chen Sheng was full of enthusiasm and pride. He placed the puppet in the emperor's dragon robe on a high platform, and he manipulated the government and the army below.
Soon, at the suggestion of his advisors, he finally decided to establish a country and stand on his own, with the country name "Zhang Chu".
"Wu Guang, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to get to where I am today!" Chen Sheng smiled and gave Wu Guang the title of "False King", expressing his trust and respect for this brother. However, the good times did not last long, and Wu Guang soon indulged in the vanity brought by fame and fortune. He no longer cared about the people's suffering, and indulged in wine and wealth all day long. He also did not pay much attention to Chen Sheng's military orders, and often disobeyed.
"Wu Guang has already flown up the branches and turned into a phoenix, with bad intentions, wanting to be the real king and usurp the throne. The advisor next to him said. Seeing that Wu Guang has been completely mediocre, he only takes pleasure in his own pleasure.
Chen Sheng frowned. The uprising was not easy, and the newborn Zhang Chu had to prevent civil strife. This status seemed too hot for Wu Guang, and his speed of change was so fast that even Chen Sheng, a close friend, could not imagine.
Fourth, kill brothers and friends to consolidate the great cause
"The false king is becoming more and more arrogant, this is to blackmail the Son of Heaven to order the princes. I see that he is trying to seize power in vain, and I am afraid that the foundation of your country will be destroyed in his hands. The strategist analyzed Chen Sheng with a solemn face.
Chen Sheng anxiously paced back and forth in the tent, the candle flame on the wall swaying in the wind, reflecting the complicated expression on his face. Seeing that his original intention has been forgotten by Wu Guang, he is the last counterweight force. The most important thing at this moment is to be resolute, not to be soft-hearted.
"No matter how much you miss the old love...... The false king has lost the hearts of the people, and you can completely reuse others. The strategist's words were like a hammer on Chen Sheng's heart. He finally made up his mind and ordered Tian Zang to do this ruthless thing.
Early the next morning, Tian Zang suddenly broke into Wu Guang's tent and cut off his head with a knife. The crowd was shocked by this sudden change.
"For the sake of Zhang Chu's people and for our cause, please forgive me for this decision. Chen Sheng apologized to Wu Guang in his heart. After silently holding a funeral for his benefactor, he soon began to arrange important events for his confidants to consolidate Zhang Chu's foundation.
epilogue
There are no ifs and ifs in history, but we can still be warned by this past. The original intention of the uprising stemmed from the suffering of the people, and the purpose of the establishment of the country should also be for the people. But power can easily make people arrogant, when that little ideal in our hearts is obscured, what are we left with?
We should not be too harsh on Chen Sheng's removal of Wu Guang, because in that era, the political situation was volatile, and the slightest carelessness could bury everything. However, the helpless sigh for Wu Guang still exists, from close comrades-in-arms to incompatible, the twist of fate is too tragic.
Therefore, we should still look at history with tolerance and understand the emotions and anxieties behind it, because to some extent, every ordinary person may not escape the fate of power play. What we can do is to draw lessons from history, never forget the original aspiration of the revolution, and always stand on the side of the people.