Preface
Wang Jian, the son of a small trader born in Xuzhou in the Tang Dynasty, had his life full of ups and downs. He once sank into the alley ruffian, and later became the founding emperor, and his legendary experience has amazed future generations.
We can't help but ask, how did an ordinary person who had no achievements at the beginning counterattack to such a high position?
Stealing chickens and dogs to get by, having nothing to do and causing trouble
Wang Jian is detached and informal, and has shown a unique personality since he was a child. His family was not wealthy, and when faced with the choice of career, Wang Jian did not follow the right track like everyone else, but chose an eclectic life path - to become a jobless vagrant, causing trouble everywhere.
At first, Wang Jian was just a humble petty thief. He often stole chickens and ducks in the countryside, sold smuggled salt, had nothing to do, and lingered.
As time passed, Wang Jian's behavior became more and more rampant, and he began to despise widows and steal cattle and horses, causing public anger among the people around him. At this time, the nickname of "King of Thieves VIII" had been deeply imprinted on him and became a notorious symbol in people's mouths.
Once, Wang Jian partnered with Jin Hui and prepared to vacate the house of a rich family. The target of this operation was too risky, and it was discovered by the government officials, which attracted a pursuit. The two fled in a hurry, and finally found a place to take refuge in the Wuyang area.
Accidentally drill into the dragon's den and encounter a strange fate
On the way to escape, Wang Jian and Jin Hui still felt their backs clinging to the shadow of the cold pursuers. The two looked around, hoping to find a place to hide.
By accident, they found an ancient tomb that had been washed away by a torrential rain, and the door of the tomb was open enough for two people to enter. The footsteps of the pursuit were close at hand, and Wang Jian and Jin Hui plunged into this tomb without hesitation.
This is a large-scale ancient tomb, and at this time, it is dark in the tomb, and the two of them are holding their breath, for fear of being discovered. After a while, there was a conversation of several people outside, mentioning something about the uncovered assembly.
Wang Jian thought to himself that these people were not chasing soldiers, but like passers-by. Just when the two of them breathed a sigh of relief, an unfamiliar voice suddenly sounded in the tomb: "The King of Shu has come to me as a guest, I can't go." ”
It turned out that there was another "person" living in this tomb! Wang Jian and Jin Hui broke out in a cold sweat, but the voice did not embarrass them. Instead, the title of "King of Shu" was mentioned, which added to the mystery of this dragon's lair.
Afterwards, Wang Jian thought it was a treasure and decided to come here often to rest. His casual life of ordinary people has lost its appeal to him, and he prefers to spend his days snoozing in this tomb. Perhaps, this is the beginning of Wang Jian's unusual fate.
The father's funeral was forcibly buried, and the decisive character appeared
Wang Jian's resolute personality and disregard for convention disappointed his father. Within a few years, the old father died of illness. Wang Jian held a grand funeral for his father, but he encountered big trouble during the burial.
On that day, Wang Jian led the coffin bearers to carry his father's coffin to the cemetery and prepare for burial. However, whenever it is placed in the grave, the coffin will automatically pop out and will not succeed. The onlookers were stunned, thinking that it was providence.
However, instead of backing down, Wang Jian argued with the Taoist priest who presided over the ceremony, insisting that his father be buried in this feng shui treasure.
In the end, Wang Jian personally carried the coffin into the ground, so that his father could rest in peace. At this moment, this character who has no authority and does his own thing first emerged, and became a foreshadowing for the future emperor.
Got acquainted in prison and became a jailer
Due to multiple crimes, Wang Jian was eventually thrown into prison. While in prison, he met a kind jailer. The jailer took the risk to help Wang Jian escape from prison, and thus formed a deep friendship.
Wang Jian, who was reborn, did not continue to steal, but took risks to join the peasant rebel army at that time. On the battlefield, Wang Jian's innate bravery was outstanding, and he soon emerged in the army and made great contributions. This laid the foundation for him to claim the title of king in Bashu.
Despite the meritorious achievements, Wang Jian's ambition is still far from strength. There were frequent internal contradictions in the rebel army, and Wang Jian was also unsustainable. In between, Wang Jian may also be reflecting on his uninhibited temperament and arrogant ambitions.
The waves of fate always come at the most unexpected time. Wang Jian left the rebel army and regained his foothold in the land of Bashu. With his extraordinary courage, he quickly unified the Dongchuan domains and established himself as the king of Shu, which was powerful for a while.
However, as his fame and power grew, his restless heart began to stir. In the face of Zhu Wen's wooing, Wang Jian was disgusted; In the face of Li Keyong's advice, Wang Jian also disagreed. His ambition is unquenchable, his ambition is the world, and his eyes have gone beyond this land.
God-given auspiciousness is in response to the growing ambition
There are unpredictable circumstances in the sky, and people have good and bad luck. When Wang Jianquan leaned towards one side and was ambitious, Ruixiang frequently appeared in the land of Bashu. Folk rumors say that the manifestation of the gods is a godsend for Wang Jian to be the emperor.
These auspicious rui who unintentionally inserted willows became an opportunity for Wang Jianxin to ascend the throne. He was anxious to gather his ministers to discuss the matter of ascending the throne, but he was opposed. In the face of doubts, Wang Jian showed rare resoluteness, and he led hundreds of officials to weep bitterly for three days to express his loyalty to the Tang Dynasty, which became an important foreshadowing for the future emperor.
In 907, Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty to establish the Later Liang, but Wang Jian did not recognize the legitimacy of the Later Liang, so he sent a crusade to the various feudal towns, but unfortunately did not receive a response. At this time, Wang Jian was in a difficult situation at home and abroad, and he needed a political statement to establish his prestige.
In the coldness of all forces, Wang Jian resolutely took action. On September 25, 907, he officially proclaimed himself emperor, established Dashu, and established himself as the Yingwu Ruisheng Emperor, opening a historical chapter in the history of Dashu.
At the beginning of the emperor's reign, the national fortunes were stable and he created cultural governance and martial arts
After being proclaimed emperor, the national fortunes of the early Shu Kingdom were relatively stable. Wang Jian strengthened the royal power and appointed his henchmen to stabilize the regime. He promulgated the Yongchang Calendar and also made cultural achievements. He also personally conquered and crusaded, showing wisdom and strategy.
However, the outbreak of the border war in 911 became a crisis for the country. Wang Jian had to go on a personal expedition and won a great victory. This became an important embodiment of his martial arts. Later, Wang Jian deposed the crown prince and changed the prince several times, which also indicated the turmoil of the political situation in his later years.
The palace coup d'état of 913 was a turning point in Wang Jian's later years. The crown prince was killed, and Wang Jian was forced to change his heir. The complicated palace struggle made Wang Jian physically and mentally exhausted, and he gradually felt the end of his life.
In 926, the Yingwu Rui Holy Emperor Wang Jian died. During his reign of nearly 20 years, he made outstanding contributions to the founding of the country and played a key role in the establishment and consolidation of the Great Shu Kingdom. He will be succeeded by the crown prince Wang Yan, but the rise and fall of Dashu has fluctuated with the life of the son of a small merchant.
How did he go from a ruffian to the founding emperor? Perhaps it was Wang Jian's distinctive temperament that doomed him to an extraordinary life. His fierce and resolute personality and innate royal temperament made him stand on his own in the magnificent torrent of history and make a strong stroke.
The founding king who rose from the dragon's lair, his legendary experience has made this thrilling historical legend possible.