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The secret of life is revealed, and the grassroots and the royal family have different starting points
It is said that in the era of the Han Dynasty, if you want to get ahead, in addition to talent and luck, you also have to look at reincarnation skills. No, Wei Qing and Huo Quzhi, the two brothers, although they are both top traffic stars in the Han Dynasty, their backgrounds are really worlds apart.
Wei Qing, this grassroots hero, his mother Wei Yuan is a maid of the Pingyang Hou family, and his father Zheng Ji is a "mysterious guest" who comes and goes without a trace.
Xiao Weiqing has lived a life of "eating hundreds of meals and doing thousands of jobs" in the Zheng family since he was a child, which can be said to have tasted the warmth and coldness of the world.
And his sister Wei Zifu is a singer of Princess Pingyang's family, although her status is humble, she can be regarded as a "literary and art worker", and her life is better than Wei Qing's.
In contrast, Huo Quzhi, a relative of the imperial family, was much luckier. When he was born, his aunt Wei Zifu had already been favored by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty because she was pregnant, and the entire Wei family followed the chicken dog to heaven.
Xiao Huo has been well-fed since he was a child and lives a carefree life. Moreover, he also has a super thigh to hold, that is Emperor Wu of Han.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very fond of Huo Quai's nephew, and personally taught him the art of war, paving a broad road to success for him.
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The road of heroes, the promotion trajectory of very different styles
Although Wei Qing and Huo Qubing were both outstanding generals of the Han Dynasty, their promotion trajectories and styles were really different.
Wei Qing, the old brother, has been cautious and low-key all his life, and he has never been arrogant. He knows that his success is not easy to come by, and he also knows the truth that a companion is like a tiger.
Therefore, in officialdom, he has always maintained a cautious attitude of walking on thin ice. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty appointed his three sons as marquises, he insisted on resigning on the grounds that he had no merit and was not allowed to accept it, but instead won more rewards and trust from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
This low-key and humble attitude not only made him like a fish in water in officialdom, but also allowed him to leave a reputation of "cautious and humble" in the long history.
And Huo Quzhi, a young and vigorous general, is completely different. His personality is arrogant and flamboyant, and he dares to act. On the battlefield, he was brave and resolute, invincible;
He is not inferior in officialdom, daring to speak out, and even daring to challenge authority. This kind of character of not being afraid of heaven and earth has made him many enemies in the officialdom, but it has also won him the praise of "brave and resolute".
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The end of the hero, Liu Zhizhi and Wei Huo's helpless choice
History is always full of drama and the unknown. Just when Wei Qing and Huo Qubing were thriving in the officialdom, a sudden political turmoil put them in an unprecedented predicament.
The protagonist of this turmoil is Liu Ju, the son of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Liu Ju fell into the whirlpool of rebellion because he was wronged. In the face of this sudden change, what choice will Wei Qing and Huo Qubing make?
Wei Qing, a cautious and low-key general, chose to protect himself in the face of such a sensitive incident involving royal blood and political struggles.
He knew that his identity and status did not allow him to meddle in this kind of thing easily, otherwise he would probably be burned. Therefore, he chose to remain silent and wait and see, hoping that things would settle down on their own.
And Huo Quzhi, a brave and resolute general, chose to come forward. Although he knew that this practice was likely to anger Emperor Wu of Han and might even endanger his own life, he still stood up without hesitation.
He hopes that through his own efforts, he can clear up his grievances for Liu Ju and return him justice. However, the end result was not as good as it could have been. Liu Ju finally committed suicide because he was wronged, and Huo Quzhi was also demoted because he angered Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
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Ending: Game of Thrones winners and losers
In this power game struggle, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing both made their own choices and bore the corresponding consequences.
Although Wei Qing retained his position and glory, he lost the opportunity to seek justice for his friends, and Huo Qubing bravely stood up, but paid a heavy price.
So, who are the winners and losers of this power game? There is no one definitive answer to this question. Because in this game, everyone is a winner and a loser.
They have won power and status, but they have lost friendship and family affection, and they have won the praise of history, but they have lost inner peace and happiness.
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Extra: Tian Wei's "stepping on thunder" life and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's "art of controlling ministers"
In the story of Wei Qing and Huo Quai, there is another character that has to be mentioned, that is, Tian Wei. Although the uncle of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was from a noble background, he was a complete villain.
His ability to follow the flames and see the wind and steer the rudder can be described as a must. In the officialdom, he is left and right, and he is exquisite, but in private, he is engaged in party formation, corruption and bribery.
However, it is such a master of "stepping on thunder", but under the "art of controlling ministers" of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he also planted a big heel. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty knew what Tian Wei had done, but he did not immediately expose Tian Wei's true face.
On the contrary, he used a method of "wanting to capture and indulge" to let Tian Wei climb higher and higher in the officialdom, until he finally killed himself.
The cause of Tian Wei's death is said to have been caused by horror when his crimes were revealed. But we don't know what the truth is.
What is certain, however, was that Tian Wei's death was undoubtedly a "win-win" outcome for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: he eliminated a potential threat and established his authority.
This superb "skill of controlling the courtiers" has to make people admire the political skill and wisdom of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
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Conclusion: The hero's helplessness and choice
The stories of Wei Qing, Huo Quzhi and Tian Wei have left us with many profound inspirations. In the maelstrom of power, everyone must make their own choices and suffer the consequences.
These choices often determine their fate and the course of history. But in any case, we should remember: everyone has their own role and position on the stage of history, and only by finding their own position can we make the most correct choice.