In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Bang, the king of Han, had finally overthrown the Qin Dynasty and established the Han Dynasty after decades of war. However, as soon as he took office, he faced many difficulties and challenges. These challenges include a rebellion against the mighty of the past, popular discontent and rebellion, and the possibility of a coup d'état against him even by his cronies and heroes.
In this case, Liu Bang suddenly found that several of his heroes, such as Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, Han Xin, Xiao He, and others, were whispering in a house. Liu Bang obviously felt a little uneasy, and immediately walked over and asked them what they were busy with.
Zhang Liang stood up on the spot and replied categorically, "Your Majesty, don't worry. We are discussing work. Zhang Liang's answer did not completely put Liu Bang at ease, and he couldn't help but doubt his loyalty. But as a smart man, Liu Bang did not show his concern, but sat down with a smile, looked at these strategists, and asked secretly in his heart: "What are they discussing?"
At this time, the whispering voice gradually became quieter, and Zhang Liang said with a solemn face: "Your Majesty, we can't continue to endure foreign aggression, we must resist. Within this country, the aristocracy is holding power, while the common people are oppressed and exploited. We must use this popular will to overturn this injustice and build a more just and harmonious country. ”
The crowd nodded yes, and they were talking about a revolution, a revolution for equality and freedom, and the leader of this revolution was an important minister whom Liu Bang trusted. Liu Bang sat aside, and after listening to these words, he was silent, he had been thinking about how to appease these heroes and ensure the stability of the overall situation.
With the in-depth discussion of Chen Ping, Han Xin, Xiao He and others, Zhang Liang made it even clearer that "drastic and drastic revolutionary measures must be adopted in order to truly solve the long-standing problems of this country." ”
Zhang Liang's proposition was widely supported by several other strategists, who decided to fight together for this purpose, join hands in resistance, and use their strength to seize freedom and equality. And in this plan, their biggest trouble is Liu Bang.
He was the one who built the country, but in this revolution he turned out to be a malaise. They knew that if the country was to take a new path, they would have to sacrifice certain interests while pushing Liu Bang aside.
Therefore, the purpose of several revolutionaries gathering with Liu Bang in a huge room was to squeeze him out of the center of power, give full play to his imagination and talents, bid farewell to the original shackles, form a new political leadership group, and lead the whole country to a new era of freedom, prosperity and strength.
After ending the dialogue with the heroes, Liu Bang, who returned to the palace, pondered for a long time, and he realized that he was in a very delicate situation. On the one hand, he understood the demands and motivations of the heroes, and also recognized their pursuit of reform and revolution. On the other hand, as the monarch of the country, Liu Bang must consider overall stability and long-term interests.
The corners of Liu Bang's mouth rose slightly, and he no longer showed his inner uneasiness, but maintained a calm posture. He looked at Zhang Liang deeply and said gently: "Zhang Liang, I have listened carefully to your words, and the problems of this country you described do exist, and they are also what I have been trying to solve. But can't we achieve it by peaceful means? Revolution is not necessarily the only way out. ”
These words shocked Zhang Liang and others, who had always believed that revolution was the only solution. Liu Bang, on the other hand, continued with his thoughtful philosophy: "I understand your wishes, and I also want a more just and equal country. But we are now in a turbulent period that could lead to even greater chaos or even the collapse of the country if we rush into action. In contrast, I believe that we should choose a more secure path and achieve our goals through incremental reforms. ”
As Liu Bang's words came out word by word, expressions of doubt and confusion appeared on the faces of Zhang Liang and the others. They heard Liu Bang's thoughts and worries, and also understood the importance they attached to the stability of the country.
However, according to their understanding, it was impossible to continue the feudal system of the past, and they needed a more open and democratic system. They began to wonder whether Liu Bang's words were merely a conspiracy, whether they were just to consolidate their rule.