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Liu Bang's empress Lu Pheasant, with her unique status and extraordinary talent, became a woman recorded in the "Records of the Historians". The importance of this historical compilation is self-evident for the purpose of documenting those historical figures who had great influence.
Therefore, as a woman, Lu Pheasant can be listed as a separate book, which is enough to prove her outstanding position and excellence in history.
The Chu-Han rivalry between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu is a magnificent historical epic. This eight-year war is like a magnificent picture, depicting the bravery and wisdom of heroes and heroes. In this war, a bizarre story between Lu Pheasant and Xiang Yu is even more fascinating.
After Liu Bang lost the battle and was defeated by Xiang Yu, Lu Pheasant, a woman with both wisdom and beauty, was captured by Xiang Yu. It was a time of uncertainty and fear, two years long.
However, what is amazing is that Lu Pheasant was finally able to return to Liu Bang's arms unharmed. Her survival has undoubtedly become a mysterious and legendary chapter in the struggle between Chu and Han.
So, what was the reason that allowed Lu Pheasant to escape from Xiang Yu's clutches? Where was her innocence preserved? The truth of history is always hidden in layers of fog, making it difficult for people to get a glimpse of the whole picture.
She may have used wisdom and courage to resolve Xiang Yu's doubts, so that this generation of heroes respected her. Perhaps, in the social environment and cultural background of the time, the innocence was preserved.
Whatever the case, Lü's survival is a miracle, a miracle of tenacity, wisdom and innocence.
The return of Lu Pheasant is not only a personal victory, but also a challenge and transcendence of history. She used her own life course to interpret the tenacity and greatness of a woman.
And what is the matter with the doubts about Lu Pheasant's innocence? Let's take a look.
01
The marriage relationship between Liu Bang and Lu Pheasant
In the long river of history, Lu Pheasant, this legendary woman, her life trajectory is like a splendid picture, slowly unfolding. She originally lived in seclusion with her father Lu Gong in the quiet village of Danfu County in Dangjun County, however, the wheel of fate rolled forward and could not be stopped. In order to avoid the pursuit of the enemy, the Lu family was forced to move to Pei County.
In Pei County, Lu Gong, with his superb wisdom and profound insight, established a deep friendship with the county commander. In order to tie up with their bosses, officials from Pei County came to congratulate the Lu family on their housewarming.
The presiding officer, Xiao He, was a thoughtful strategist who arranged the seating of the guests. He skillfully asked the servants to arrange the guests with congratulatory gifts of less than 1,000 yuan in the hall, so as to show the orderly etiquette of the noble and lowly.
However, just then, an uninvited guest appeared. Pavilion Chief Liu Bang, he stood proudly, his eyes flashing with an uninhibited light. Instead of sending the usual congratulatory gift, he boldly filled in the words "10,000 congratulatory money", even though he did not actually carry any money.
After hearing the news, Lu Gong walked towards Liu Bang with a little anger, however, when he saw Liu Bang's face clearly, he couldn't help but be surprised. He knew very well that this man was not an ordinary person, but a hero with ambition to dominate the industry. So, he enthusiastically led Liu Bang into the hall and took a seat.
Xiao He once reminded Lu Gong that Liu Bang's words were frivolous and did not seem to have achieved great success. However, Lu Gong did not care about this. He is a firm believer in his vision. Liu Bang sat in the seat of the guest, talking and laughing, showing heroism. He teased the other officials in Pei County, making everyone laugh.
When the banquet reached its climax, Lu Gong couldn't hold back the joy in his heart. He stood up and declared in a loud voice, "I have never seen a person as extraordinary in appearance as you. I have a daughter, named Lu Pheasant, and I would like to marry Yu Jun as a bad wife. As soon as these words came out, the audience was shocked.
Lu Gong's wife, Lu Yuan, was displeased, and she complained: "You often say that daughters are rare and need to marry a lover." The county magistrate of Peixian treats you so well, why don't you marry your daughter to him, but marry her to Liu Bang?" Lu Gong replied with a smile: "This matter is beyond your comprehension. He was convinced that he had made the right choice.
So, Lu Pheasant and Liu Bang got married. In their married life, Lu Pheasant gave birth to a daughter Princess Lu Yuan for Liu Bang. In the thirty-sixth year of Qin Shi Huang (211 BC), Lü Pheasant gave birth to his son Liu Ying.
Prior to this, Liu Bang had a son, Liu Fei, with his grandmother Cao. This wonderful fate closely linked Lu Pheasant and Liu Bang, and also made her a legendary woman on the stage of history.
From this point of view, there is no love in the marriage between Liu Bang and Lu Pheasant.
Later in their married life, there were several painful twists and turns. In the course of his campaign with Xiang Yu, Liu Bang "abandoned his wife and children" more than once, putting his wife and children in danger.
This kind of behavior is undoubtedly extremely irresponsible to Lu Pheasant and his family. After establishing his meritorious deeds, Liu Bang also favored Mrs. Qi, which was undoubtedly a huge blow and injury to Empress Lu.
Although Empress Lu handled family and political affairs with great heart and wisdom, even she could not help but feel resentment and pain in the face of Liu Bang's behavior. This experience not only traumatized her heart, but also caused her to drift away from her relationship with Liu Bang.
02
Liu Bang was defeated, and Lü Pheasant was captured
In April of the second year of the Han Dynasty, when Xiang Yu was mired in the quagmire of Qi and could not extricate himself, the Han army captured the Chu capital Pengcheng like a storm. However, Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, led the iron cavalry to quickly return to help, and fought fierce battles with the Han army in Pengcheng County, the east of Lingbi County, and the north bank of Suishui, and finally the Han army suffered a heavy defeat.
In this catastrophe, Liu Bang was like a frightened bird, fleeing with only dozens of cavalry. He was concerned about the safety of his family and wanted to go to Pei County to pick up his family. However, fate played a cruel joke on him, and his family had fled and been separated, and he could not see Liu Bang.
On the way to escape, Liu Bang unexpectedly met his daughter Princess Lu Yuan and son Liu Ying. He quickly took them into the car and fled quickly. The cavalry of the Chu army followed closely and pursued closely.
At this life-and-death moment, Liu Bang was in a hurry and made a painful choice - to push Liu Ying and Lu Yuan out of the car. Fortunately, Xiahou Ying's bravery and decisiveness, he got out of the car and picked them up, and so on many times.
After a lot of hardships, Liu Bang finally broke free from the danger. He searched for the whereabouts of Liu Taigong and Lu Pheasant again, but to no avail. Following Liu Taigong and Lu Pheasant, he sneaked down the path, hoping to find Liu Bang's traces. Helplessly, they unexpectedly encountered the Chu army and were taken back to the barracks as hostages.
At the same time, Lü Pheasant's eldest brother Lü Ze led the Han army to garrison Xiayi in Dangjun. Liu Bang was not afraid of hardships and dangers, and went to defect by taking a small road. Seeing this, Lu Ze sent troops to support Liu Bang without hesitation and help him.
Time flies, and it's June in a blink of an eye. Because of Liu Ying's intelligence and intelligence, Liu Bang decided to make him the crown prince. The following year, Qi Ji gave birth to her son Liu Ruyi. This undoubtedly added some joy and expectation to Liu Bang's family.
However, while enjoying the joy of family, Lu Pheasant and Liu Bang's family suffered endless suffering. They were captured by the Chu army and reduced to prisoners. During the days of captivity, he never left Lu Pheasant's side, giving her endless comfort and support. This difficult time is undoubtedly an unforgettable memory for Lu Pheasant.
In the fourth year of the Han Dynasty (203 BC), the struggle between Chu and Han had entered a white-hot stage. The Han army was strong and strong, with plenty of food and grass, while Xiang Yu was in a predicament of exhaustion and food.
In this context, Liu Bang twice sent envoys to the Chu army camp in an attempt to negotiate peace with Xiang Yu. After repeated negotiations and trade-offs, Xiang Yu finally agreed to release Liu Bang's parents, wife and children.
03
Analysis of two reasons: Xiang Yu did not kill Lu Pheasant
And the reason why Xiang Yu did not kill Liu Bang's wife and father within two years is also very simple.
For Xiang Yu, killing is not the best way to solve the problem, it will only stain his reputation with blood, attracting criticism and ridicule from the world.
Liu Bang, a hero from a humble background who has been in the rivers and lakes for half his life, does not have much turmoil in his heart about the capture of his family.
Liu Bang, a former "gangster" and an inconspicuous pavilion chief, his background seems to have been destined for his life trajectory. However, it is this kind of background that has trained him to be psychologically strong enough not to be emotional.
In the long years, he learned how to survive in difficult situations and how to be comfortable in power schemes. He knows that only by keeping a cool head can he be invincible in the turbulent situation.
Unlike Liu Bang, Xiang Yu's background and upbringing made him have a different attitude towards his family's captives. Xiang Yu loves Yu Ji deeply, and the depth of this relationship is moving. However, it was this deep emotion that made him a little more hesitant and concerned when making decisions.
And Liu Bang, although he has a deep affection for Mrs. Qi, has never made her a queen. It's not that he's ruthless, it's that he understands that Game of Thrones requires rational judgment and decision-making.
Liu Bang's background makes him less scrupled, and he can use various strategies and means without fear. And Xiang Yu, as a nobleman of the Chu State, his background and upbringing made him a little more reserved and arrogant when dealing with problems. It is difficult for him to be as flexible as Liu Bang, which also affects his decision-making and actions to a certain extent.
When Liu Bang's wife and father were captured, he did not panic because of this, let alone succumb to the threat. He calmly analyzed the situation and responded to the crisis rationally.
In that era of fire, women, as the weak shoulders of society, became the most vulnerable group. Their fate, like the fallen leaves in autumn, could be swept away by the wind at any time. Especially the women who became prisoners of war, their innocence and dignity seemed so fragile in the clash of steel.
Lu Pheasant, Liu Bang's wife, is such a tough woman. When Xiang Yu used her life as a bargaining chip to try to exchange more benefits for Liu Bang, Liu Bang's heart was like a stone and he didn't care about Lu Pheasant's life or death. This made Lu Pheasant a piece of "chicken ribs" in Xiang Yu's grasp, and it was tasteless to eat, and it was a pity to abandon it.
For Xiang Yu, tarnishing Lu Pheasant's innocence or killing her would make him the laughing stock of the world and damage his noble status. Therefore, he hesitated, he contradicted.
He couldn't make up his mind whether to let Lu Pheasant become his bargaining chip for Liu Bang, or let her become a victim of his aristocratic honor. In this game of power, Lu Pheasant's fate hangs by a thread, and her innocence and dignity have also become a difficult problem for Xiang Yu to choose.
In this power struggle, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's different origins and growth backgrounds have shaped their very different personalities and behaviors. Liu Bang's calmness, wit and fearlessness made him comfortable in this game, while Xiang Yu's affection, arrogance and reserve made him miss a good opportunity at a critical moment.
In the end, Liu Bang won this contest and became a generation of emperors.
To sum up, the reason why Lu Pheasant was able to go home safely and innocently was due to Xiang Yu and Liu Bang.