Preface
In the tide of history, there was a monarch who was imprisoned by the Jin Kingdom for nine years, but what is amazing is that he actually gave birth to 14 children in a difficult situation. This seemingly unbelievable phenomenon hides a shame behind it that people can't bear to look at. Song Huizong, who was imprisoned by the enemy country, how did he maintain the bloodline of the family in humiliation and suffering?
The historical events revealed by this title are like a bewildering mystery that is thought-provoking. In this preface, we will delve into how Song Huizong maintained his family lineage during his captivity in the Jin Kingdom, and how his children were born in difficult circumstances. This history is not only a tribute to the tenacity of a monarch, but also reveals the unique wars and strife of that era, and the feelings of family and country. Follow us on this historical journey to reveal the shameful and bizarre mystery of Song Huizong's life.
For more than 200 years of misunderstanding for future generations, Song Huizong Zhao Ji is really mediocre?
Song Huizong Zhao Ji, the emperor who was obsessed with literature, calligraphy and painting, was most proud of his life probably his 27 years of "politics and governance". It's a pity that the good times didn't last long, and as soon as the Jin soldiers arrived, this literati emperor fled in the wilderness, and even his own people were abandoned. Such a cowardly and contemptible act has made countless people misunderstand that he is a mediocre and incompetent person.
However, over the years, some scholars have found that the Song Dynasty in the 11th century was unprecedentedly strong, not only with a strong military force, but also with sufficient treasury reserves, which could have competed with the Jin soldiers. At the beginning of Song Huizong's accession to the throne, he also attached great importance to military armament, and invested a large amount of money in military construction every year. But why did such a powerful country perish so easily? I am afraid that there is an inside story hidden in this that will not be known to future generations.
What a complicated person Song Huizong was. He loved literature and art, and he also knew the Confucian classics by heart, but no one knew that he had the idea of abdicating and living in seclusion several times. However, how could the emperor, who was obsessed with the court and glory, really leave the stage of power that he most longed for? While enjoying the glory of the emperor, Huizong was also tormented by the torn power and ideals. It wasn't until Jin Bing went south that he realized that he couldn't afford too much responsibility alone.
The Jin soldiers attacked, and the civil and military officials panicked
In the winter of 1125, the Jin soldiers captured Yanjing, and the government and the opposition were shaken. Before and after this battle, Song Huizong frequently summoned military generals to discuss countermeasures. At first, the ministers took a tough attitude, and the main battle faction prevailed. However, among the privy envoys of the Military Aircraft Department, they strongly rejected public opinion, saying that it would disturb the people and lose money during the war, and it was better to repair the rest of the army. The advice of the planter was approved by some of the ministers, and the emperor began to waver.
Seeing that the Kim soldiers were approaching day by day, the DPRK and China gradually developed a fear of war. Some Wenchen even took the opportunity to attack the military generals and framed them for embezzling military funds in an attempt to weaken the military. The emperor also became anxious, fearing that the expansion of the war would harm the people. At the instigation of Wenchen, he decided to pass on his throne to his son, and he nominally abdicated and cultivated himself. The status of the Emperor may relieve him of his responsibility to the people, which is his last hope.
However, can simply abdicating the throne evade responsibility? For Song Huizong, the status of Emperor Taishang was actually just a pleasure in suffering, and he did not really want to get rid of power. Deep down, he still cherishes the shadow of power, and he is unwilling to give up his ambition for literary and artistic careers. Perhaps, in his opinion, he can not only retain the honor of the royal family, but also manage the burden with ease, isn't this the most perfect retirement life? It's just that he didn't think of what a heavy price was behind power and glory. At the moment of the transfer of power, he had actually predicted his defeat.
Jingkang's shame, who is responsible for this?
The Jin army pointed directly at Kaifeng, the new emperor Zhao Huan dealt with it in a hurry, and the generals who commanded military affairs had no intention of fighting. Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty took refuge elsewhere, and the ministers abandoned the city one after another to escape. Kaifeng surrendered without a fight, the civil and military officials were guilty, and the emperor could not escape the blame. However, this failed defensive battle was not the result of Wenchen's deliberate suppression of generals and weakening armaments over the years?
After being imprisoned by the Jin soldiers for nine years and suffering from Song Huizong, did he also reflect on his own mistakes? If he had listened to the advice of the military ministers and actively prepared for the war, would he have rewritten the outcome of history? However, it was too late after all, and the traitors of the civil ministers, the mediocrity of the military generals, and the indecision of the emperor jointly led the Northern Song Dynasty to a dead end.
During the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, Wenchen had been in control of the government for a long time. They suppressed the generals and weakened the military in order to preserve their power. It is a pity that this group of literati is completely unaware of the serious consequences of their conspiracy, which is hidden behind flowery rhetoric. Taizong Zhao Guangyi emphasized "emphasizing literature and suppressing martial arts", but he never expected that hundreds of years later, this bias would cause Jingkang's pain. Song Huizong and the civil and military generals, no one was immune in the face of this disaster. But later generations always condemned this mediocre emperor more than the treacherous ministers. Among them, there must be hidden the king's helplessness.
After nine long years of imprisonment, what humiliation did Song Huizong experience?
In 1127, Song Huizong and his son were demoted to commoners by the Jin soldiers, and their nine-year captivity began. During this period, in order to show the humiliation of the emperors of the Song Dynasty, the Jin people escorted them to public places to be humiliated many times. The body of the dead prince was also eaten by wild dogs, and he was not allowed to be buried dignified. These experiences of losing dignity made Song Huizong painful.
On the other hand, Huizong's concubines were also ravaged by the Jin soldiers. Not only did they have to endure the insults of the Jin people, but they were also forced to bear children for Huizong. However, it is likely that the children born are not the flesh and blood of Huizong, because these concubines are often favored by the Emperor of Jin. Of the 15 so-called "children", at least five are descendants of the Jin people. This is undoubtedly another stimulus to Huizong.
Nine years of imprisonment destroyed Song Huizong's soul all the time. Once upon a time, he was also the emperor who led the Renaissance, lived a prosperous life, and was admired by all the people. Now in this foreign land, his wife and children have become the playthings of the enemy, such stimulation and insult, even if it is the centering artifact stone sword, it can't survive. Huizong is afraid that all thoughts have already been lost, and he is bent on death. It's just that it is difficult to escape this endless torture in death, but he has to deal with his sinful ministers. Ah, this kind of involvement is really a great fate.
epilogue
Failure is often regrettable, but the root cause is often not a single cause. The fall of the Song Dynasty and the weakness and incompetence of the emperor are of course very important, but the traitors of the civil servants and the mediocrity of the military generals are also the key. As the wheel of history moves forward, there is always no shortage of opportunities to turn things around. Song Huizong recognized this too late, and his remorse was afraid that he would not be able to redeem this sin committed against his people no matter what. However, if the government is still addicted to power games and the nation is in crisis, how many people will light the way ahead?
The shame of Song Huizong and his Jingkang has always been despised by future generations. He is incompetent, incompetent, and accountable, and is regarded as a sinner of great history. However, it is more a reflection of the powerlessness of the times. The emperor did wrong, the officials also did wrong, and the system of an era is so fragile that it is powerless to recover it when it sees the danger looming. We spurn their incompetence, and history repeats itself again and again. In hindsight, have you ever thought about the sadness and helplessness that represents an era?
Song Huizong surrendered and became the crown prince of the Dajin Emperor and the captain of the Han people, the above table: "Minister Huizong, long live", this talented and talented man, did not expect the ending of his life to be like this.