In China's long history, there are many stories of eunuchs usurping power and rebelling against the dynasty. However, there were also some eunuchs who left a unique mark on the tide of history, and their noble character and selfless behavior won the respect of the people.
Among them, one eunuch deliberately mispronounced a word when reading the holy decree, saving thousands of lives and becoming one of the most respected eunuchs in history. What's going on? Let's take a look.
This eunuch is Zhang Juhan, who lived in the late Tang Dynasty and the fifth dynasty.
The image of eunuchs in history is often that of a cunning, opportunistic group that not everyone likes. In such a group, if a person can maintain his own style and not be swayed by the world, he is very noble.
Eunuchs have no ability to have children and cannot establish intimate relationships by blood, so they need to find some "godfathers" and "righteous sons" to concentrate power.
Due to the chaotic situation at that time, Zhang Juhan was unable to protect himself in his early years, and he was also deeply trapped in it. He and his stepfather went through many crises before they gained their place in the court.
Zhang Juhan was originally a small person in the palace, but deep in his heart, he had lofty ambitions that transcended his identity.
During the reign of Tang Yizong, he started his career as the adopted son of Zhang Congmei, the court commander. However, his wisdom and loyalty are his true motto. He has served as a judge of the Academy, Prime Minister, and Magistrate of the Inner Court, and has steadily advanced step by step.
At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Zhaozong tried to revitalize the Tang Dynasty, but was coerced and killed by the warlord Zhu Wen. The eunuchs fell victim to this strife, and many died here.
Zhang Juhan escaped death with the help of his old friends, this is another opportunity given to him by the god of fate, he doesn't know, this opportunity will lead him to a more brilliant stage.
In order to evade Zhu Quanzhong's pursuit, Zhang Juhan defected to Li Keyong, showed extraordinary military talent, and became a general under his command. Later, he followed his son Li Cunqiao.
Li Cunmiao aspires to dominate the industry, and Zhang Juhan is his right-hand man, although he is getting more and more powerful, he always maintains a sense of calm and purity in his heart.
He never indulged in power, keeping a low profile and being cautious. When he sees injustice, he still stands up.
Zhang Juhan assisted Li Cunqiao in winning wars again and again. Under the leadership of Li Cunmiao, the Tang Dynasty eliminated the illustrious Later Liang regime and targeted the Shu regime.
Seeing the bravery and unstoppable momentum of the Tang army, Shu chose to surrender in order to ensure the safety of the people. But at this time, Li Cunmiao was red-eyed, and his murderous intent was difficult to suppress, and he wanted to execute all those related to the Later Shu Emperor Wang Yan, and wrote "Wang Yan and his party, and it is advisable to kill." ”
Seeing this ruthless order, Zhang Juhan took the risk of changing "line" to "home", saving many innocent lives. This action showed his extraordinary courage and kindness.
Although in another word, Wang Yan's family still had to be beheaded, but more than a thousand followers related to him survived. Due to his busy government affairs, Li Cunmiao did not have time to thoroughly investigate this matter and investigate it to the end.
Coincidentally, Li Cunqiao's emotions came and went freely, and Zhang Juhan's unauthorized change of the holy decree passed peacefully.
Because even he himself had forgotten what he had written, and he was not punished after he changed the decree. Coupled with the turbulent situation at the time, a month later, Li Cunmiao died in an accident, making the truth even more difficult.
Zhang Juhan's story is not as loud and brilliant as those in power, but his actions are more memorable than many emperors.
During the chaotic period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, he always maintained a kind and just heart. His life, like his name, lives in the ordinary but is written in the extraordinary.
In the end, tired of the intrigue of the imperial court, Zhang Juhan chose to resign and go into hiding, away from the world. Zhang Juhan insists on being a good person in troubled times, and he can be regarded as a good person with good rewards.
His old age was calm and serene, as if it were a reward for him after his turbulent life. It was there that he found his own tranquility and ended his life.