Preface
In the long history, the legend about Liu Bowen throwing firecrackers on the coffin to clean up Liu Bowen when he was out of the funeral originated from the arrangement of the TV series "Zhu Yuanzhang", and there is no such bridge in actual history.
However, in Liu Bowen's funeral, some refreshing episodes did occur. As for what happened to these people, let me tell you about it slowly.
Divided into princes and kings, Zhu Yuanzhang's face is bigger than the sky
That year, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to divide his son as the vassal king. This decision angered many important ministers in the court, who were well aware of the disadvantages of dividing the feud and feared that it would lay a hidden danger for the Ming Empire. You must know that since Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms, centralization has always been an important magic weapon of the dynasty. The division of feudal kings would inevitably weaken the imperial power and may lead to a struggle for power. What's more, the vassal king has a heavy army, and once he rebels, the consequences are unimaginable.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang only cared about his own face and power at this time, and did not listen to these words in his heart at all. Minister Chen Huaiyi bluntly advised Zhu Yuanzhang in public, but Zhu Yuanzhang was furious, and Chen Huaiyi was thrown to death in front of hundreds of officials.
Liu Bowen was overwhelmed with grief when he saw this scene. In fact, Chen Huaiyi's prophecy came true soon after, and the disadvantages of the division were self-evident, laying a hidden danger for the future battle of Jingjing. However, Zhu Yuanzhang will always have only himself in his eyes, and his big face is overwhelming.
Chen Huaiyi's death was simply a pillar of shame, and all the courtiers tacitly knew it. They understand that the separation of the feuds will inevitably lead to great disasters, and they must not repeat the mistakes of history. However, in the face of the dictator's brutality, no one dared to say anything. Liu Bowen and Empress Ma discussed privately to try to dissuade this decision, but they also understood that Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely not listen to any advice. In the end, I am afraid that I will not escape death.
Hu Weiyong was ordered to send poison Liu Bowen drank it with tears
When Liu Bowen was seriously ill in bed, Hu Weiyong was ordered to send a "healing decoction", which was actually just Zhu Yuanzhang's poison. has followed the world for many years, and Liu Bowen can certainly see it clearly. However, at this moment, his life is hanging by a thread.
He could only drink the bowl of poison with tears in his eyes, and then never woke up. When Liu Pu rushed to bury his father's body, Liu Bowen was already colorless and could no longer give advice to Daming. Only his son Liu Pu was alone in his funeral, and the Huaixi generals set off firecrackers to celebrate, as if they had completely forgotten his exploits during his lifetime.
In fact, what makes Liu Bowen feel cold is Hu Weiyong's good old friend. defeated Chen Youliang together that year, and the qi was formed. He never imagined that Hu Weiyong would personally send poison to determine his death.
This brotherhood, and years of trouble, is easily extinguished by the temptation of power. Liu Bowen was heartbroken, but he was helpless. He understood that in front of the tyrant Zhu Yuanzhang, Hu Weiyong had no choice at all.
Hu Weiyong's case opened the prelude to purging dissidents
After Liu Bowen's death, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly found the guilt and prepared to liquidate Hu Weiyong. Hu Weiyong's concealment of the occupation of the city to pay tribute happened to become the best excuse for Zhu Yuanzhang to purge dissidents. As a result, the Hu Weiyong case, which shocked the government and the opposition, kicked off. In fact, Hu Weiyong, who let Liu Bowen drink the poison, couldn't escape the fate of being killed by Zhu Yuanzhang. He became the first to be purged. never thought that he would die one day.
Hu Weiyong originally thought that as long as he was in a high position, he could sit back and relax. But when he witnessed Chen Huaiyi being thrown to death, he still felt a chill. If you can easily execute a meritorious person today, will you be spared even if you are in the future? He could not help but regret that he had given his life to a tyrant. It's just that time has changed, and regret is useless.
Zhu Yuanzhang purged dissidents mercilessly
After Hu Weiyong's case, Zhu Yuanzhang still went his own way and purged dissent mercilessly. The nobles of Huaixi, who had followed him in the southern and northern wars, were also arrested one by one and purged to death. Liu Bowen's death is just the beginning. Chen Huaiyi's prophecy before his death gradually came true, and the disadvantages of dividing the feud became increasingly obvious, which eventually led directly to the change of Jingjing, and the throne of Emperor Jianwen was also in jeopardy.
It can be said that all the signs after Hu Weiyong's case clearly show that Zhu Yuanzhang has become a suspicious and cruel tyrant. He wants to liquidate dissidents and monopolize power, even his former henchmen.
The prospects of the Ming Dynasty were even more unpredictable, and loyal ministers such as Liu Bowen were powerless to return to heaven. Such tyranny often occurs on the land of China, and the loyal and good cannot escape death, and the people are killed and their lives are destroyed. Seeing that the hero was killed, the government and the opposition were panicking, but no one dared to speak.
It is really sad that a loyal courtier like Liu Bowen in the DPRK and China was forced to die. Liu Bowen dissuaded Zhu Yuanzhang several times before his death, but all the advice was in vain. He also thought about returning to his hometown to retire, but in the end, he could only be wronged in Huangquan, and no one cared about his bones.
The power struggle is out of control Liu Bowen is not the only victim
Liu Bowen died unexpectedly back then, but there are traces to follow. It's just that no one thought that this was just the beginning of a nightmare, and Zhu Yuanzhang's methods of purging dissidents became more and more cruel. The power struggle is out of control, and Liu Bowen is not the only victim. Chen Huaiyi, Li Shanchang and other loyal people also died one by one, and were even executed by Ling Chi and shown to the public. It can be said that under the rule of Zhu Yuanzhang, no one dares to take it lightly, and between life and death, he may be wiped out at any time.
Li Shanchang saw that the situation was out of control, so he excused himself to resign from Zhu Yuanzhang and return to his hometown. However, Zhu Yuanzhang had already put him on the purge list, and he was soon tortured and killed by Ling Chi. And Liu Ji, Lan Yu and other henchmen were also killed one after another, and none of them were spared. It can be said that after Hu Weiyong's case, Zhu Yuanzhang's killing intensified, and Zhongliang could not escape his fate. This made it difficult for all the ministers to sleep and eat, and they felt deeply poisoned by the world.
Liu Bowen's death inspired future generations
The tragic lesson is in front of them, and many civil and military generals know it, and they only promise in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and dare not have two hearts. But even so, in the face of the horror of power, they did not escape the doom of being purged. Liu Bowen's death has undoubtedly become a cruel inspiration, everyone is in danger, but there is nothing to be done. The lord father is majestic, and it is difficult for his subordinates to look at him; The king's order is not subject to it, and loyalty is vital to life.
Liu Ji was already disheartened when he saw Liu Bowen dying and forced to drink poison. He knew that sooner or later, today's events would fall on him. It's just that he never thought that he would be killed by Ling Chi. Such a painful torture, even the strong-willed Liu Ji cried and begged for mercy before dying. However, in the face of the red-eyed Zhu Yuanzhang, there is any humanity at all?
Zhu Yuanzhang was suspicious in his later years
As time passed, Zhu Yuanzhang became more and more extreme and paranoid at the apex of power. His methods of cleansing dissidents have also become more and more cruel, using torture to torture Zhongliang, often to death. However, what frightened him was the ghost in his heart. He became suspicious and self-fearful, believing that all the embattled spies were plotting to kill him. Zhu Yuanzhang's dictatorship also cast a shadow on Daming, everyone was in danger, and it was difficult for parents and children to be safe.
In fact, not only Zhu Yuanzhang, but all tyrants cannot escape the inner torment. They have murdered the faithful, but they have no peace day and night. Li Shimin, Wu Zetian and others are no better. They kill each other and kill each other, but they are also in fear every day. Li Zhi seems to be in power, but in fact, it is just boundless fear; Wu Zetianquan leaned into the harem, and it was difficult to sleep and eat. This is the price of power, and if you want to stand on the high ground forever, you have to use the lives of countless people to build the cornerstone.
epilogue
Hu Weiyong, who made Liu Bowen drink poison, soon died under the dictatorship. Chen Huaiyi's exhortation before his death became a pillar of shame, and everyone knew it but no one dared to speak out. Liu Bowen is not the only hero who died in vain in the power struggle, but the wheel of history is still inexorably moving forward to liquidate those lords who have followed him from birth to death.
Liu Bowen's death and Hu Weiyong's case have become the epitome of this era. And Zhu Yuanzhang also spent the rest of his life in vigilance and fear under the inhumane ruling machine he established.