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In the last years of the Tang Dynasty, the politics were turbulent, and all walks of life rose together. Zhu Wen, as one of the best, gradually rose to prominence with his outstanding military talents and political skills. Through his well-planned trick of "freeing the cage for birds", he successfully controlled Tang Zhaozong and further consolidated his power. This article will delve into how Zhu Wen used this ruse and how it affected the fate of Tang Zhaozong.
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The rise of Juwen and the desire for power
Zhu Wen, whose name thundered in the political arena in the last years of the Tang Dynasty, was an outstanding representative of that turbulent era. He came from an ordinary farming family, but from an early age, he showed unusual courage and talent.
In that era of frequent wars and intrigues, Zhu Wen gradually emerged among the powerful in various places as a civilian, with his keen insight into the current situation and extraordinary military talent. He is not only a brave and warlike general, but also a skilled politician.
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Zhu Wen is well aware of the importance of power, and his desire for power is stronger than anyone else's. In order to realize his ambitions, he did everything he could, unscrupulously engaged in political struggles. He is adept at using all kinds of means, including bribery, threats, and inducements, to achieve his goals. His political wisdom and means enabled him to navigate the political struggle with ease, and he passed all the way to the pinnacle of power.
The implementation of the ruse of "vacating cages for birds".
The trick of "vacating the cage for birds" was vividly used in Zhu Wen's hands. He first paid close attention to Tang Zhaozong's dynamics, analyzed his personality and preferences, and carefully designed a set of plans.
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He understood that in order to control Tang Zhaozong, he must first control the people around him. So, Zhu Wen began to implement his trick of "vacating the cage for birds". He used various means, including money, power, and threats, to gradually eliminate the ministers and cronies and eunuchs around Tang Zhaozong and replace them with his own people.
In order to ensure the success of the plan, Zhu Wen also specially arranged for his own people to hold important positions beside Tang Zhaozong and become his eyes, ears and confidants. On the one hand, these people were responsible for monitoring Tang Zhaozong's words and deeds, and on the other hand, they were responsible for transmitting false information and misleading Tang Zhaozong's decisions.
Through the implementation of the ruse of "freeing the cage for the bird", Zhu Wen succeeded in weakening the power and influence of Tang Zhaozong, making him a puppet emperor under his control. Although Tang Zhaozong was aware of it, he was powerless to resist, and could only watch his fate being manipulated by others.
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The fate of Tang Zhaozong changed
The change in the fate of Tang Zhaozong can be said to be the epitome of the political turmoil in the last years of the Tang Dynasty. As the penultimate emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Tang Zhaozong faced internal and external troubles during his reign, and he always wanted to revitalize the Tang Dynasty, but in the end he became a puppet and was killed.
During the reign of Tang Zhaozong, he experienced many rebellions and eunuch mutinies, and he was also kidnapped many times and fled in all directions. He tried to cooperate with various warlords, hoping to quell the civil strife and stabilize the situation in the Tang Dynasty. However, these warlords had their own ambitions and interests, and they fought with each other, making the situation in the Tang Dynasty even more volatile.
Tang Xiaozong Images
In this process, Zhu Wen gradually emerged and became the biggest threat to Tang Zhaozong. In order to realize his ambition to become emperor, Zhu Wen began to make more preparations for usurping the Tang Dynasty. After he controlled Tang Zhaozong, the emperor became a puppet completely, and he and many Li Tang royal families also died at the hands of Zhu Wen, and the Tang Dynasty perished.
The impact of "vacating cages for birds" on the last years of the Tang Dynasty
The impact of "vacating cages for birds" on the last years of the Tang Dynasty was multifaceted.
First, from a political point of view, the "cage for birds" led to the decline of the central government of the Tang Dynasty and the rise of local warlords. As time passed, the envoys and generals gradually gained more power and resources, forming a force that divided one side. These warlords fought each other, which made the situation in the Tang Dynasty more volatile and hastened its demise.
Zhu Wen stills
Second, from an economic point of view, the "cage for birds" has led to socio-economic collapse. As a result of years of war and political turmoil, agricultural production has been severely damaged, and commerce and handicrafts have also been greatly affected. Coupled with all kinds of taxation and exploitation, the people are living in hardship and making a living. This plunged the economy of the last years of the Tang Dynasty into a vicious circle, further exacerbating political and social instability.
Finally, from a cultural point of view, the "cage for birds" also had a profound impact on the culture of the last years of the Tang Dynasty. With political and economic turmoil, culture has lost its former prosperity. Literati and artists took refuge one after another, and cultural inheritance and development were greatly hindered. As a result, the culture of the last years of the Tang Dynasty gradually lost its innovation and vitality, and became a turning point in history.
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conclusion
Zhu Wen's trick of "vacating the cage for birds" was an important event in the political struggle in the last years of the Tang Dynasty. Through the implementation of this strategy, Zhu Wen successfully controlled Tang Zhaozong and consolidated his power. This event had a profound impact on the political landscape of the Tang Dynasty and hastened its demise. At the same time, this incident also provides us with a valuable lesson: in the political struggle, we must keep a clear head and be vigilant against the enemies around us, so as not to become a victim in the power struggle.
In addition, the successful implementation of the "cage for birds" ruse also exposes the complexity of human nature and the allure of power. In power struggles, people tend to do whatever it takes for their own interests, even at the expense of others. Therefore, we need to be vigilant at all times, stick to the moral bottom line, and maintain social fairness and justice.
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Finally, the ruse of "freeing the cage for birds" also provides inspiration for the political struggle in modern society. In today's society, the struggle for political power is equally fierce and complex. In order to maintain the stability and security of the country, we need to establish a sound supervision mechanism and a system of laws and regulations to prevent similar incidents from happening again. At the same time, we should also strengthen the role of civic education and media supervision, improve the public's political literacy and participation, and jointly create a fair, just and harmonious social environment.