Preamble:
What makes history so fascinating is not only its magnificence, but also its indelible regrets. It is these regrets that add countless variables and drama to the subsequent evolution.
In the long history, there are some regrets that are still unforgettable, and more that make people feel lingering. So, what are the regrets that people remember to this day?
First: the death of Qin Shi Huang and historical regrets
As everyone knows, Qin Shi Huang was criticized as a tyrant for numerous crimes, including book burning and brutal rule. However, even after he unified the Six Kingdoms, there were still many people who could not identify themselves as Qin.
In order to unify his mind, Qin Shi Huang implemented a policy of burning books and pit Confucianism, but he was not alone in history to take such actions.
Under his rule, Qin Shi Huang not only established a centralized system, but also unified the standards of weights and measures, and established a system of counties. It was because of Qin Shi Huang that China laid the foundation for thousands of years to come.
In July 210 B.C., Qin Shi Huang hastily left the world in the sand dunes. He still had a lot of unfinished reforms in his life, and he wanted to see the empire he built grow stronger, but it all came to an abrupt end.
It is worth mentioning that Qin Shi Huang did not kill the heroes who fought with him during his reign, which also reflects his broad-mindedness and tolerance. However, his early death became a regrettable event in history.
Second: The regretful prince Fusu
There is an old saying that says: "The mountains have Fusu, and Xi has Hehua". In the eyes of everyone, Prince Fusu is regarded as a "modest gentleman", and he is a suitable heir to everyone's expectations.
If Fusu could legitimately inherit the throne, perhaps the Qin Dynasty would not have been so short-lived, but during the reign of Qin Shi Huang, he felt that the crown prince Fusu was too benevolent, so he transferred Fusu to Shangjun.
There, Fusu and Meng Tian fought together against the Xiongnu, and after a long period of training, Fusu finally became a leader capable of taking charge on his own.
However, Fusu did not wait for his father to return, he only waited for an edict, the contents of which made him feel heavy, and finally he drew his sword and committed suicide.
However, this was not the case, and the sudden death of Qin Shi Huang left Zhao Gao and Hu Hai with a chance. Some people may wonder why Meng Tian couldn't return to Xianyang immediately with an army of 300,000 under his command at that time?
In fact, the situation at that time was very complicated, and Meng Tian was not clear about the enemy's true intentions, so it was difficult to formulate a detailed plan. In addition, even if Fusu did not commit suicide, Hu Hai might still manage to get rid of him.
However, Hu Hai did not show leadership skills after ascending the throne, but instead adopted a more brutal way of rule, which led to the short-lived demise of the Qin dynasty. If Fusu had not committed suicide, would the fate of the Qin Dynasty be much longer?
Third: The magnificent life of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu
Xiang Yu's personal charm is undoubtedly outstanding. He was born into an aristocratic family and received military training from an early age. In 209 BC, Xiang Yu and his uncle responded to the call for an uprising at that time.
At that time, Xiang Yu was only 23 years old, but in just seven years, he experienced the peak of his life and quickly reached the end.
In the battle of Qixia, Xiang Yu watched his comrades die one by one, and even his wife Yu Ji lost her life in this battle. In extreme despair, Xiang Yu drew his sword and ended his young life in Wujiang.
Xiang Yu exudes the brilliance of a hero, and some people often say that if he had not chosen to kill himself, history might have gone on a different trajectory.
However, Xiang Yu felt that he was "shameless to face the fathers and villagers in Jiangdong", which shrouded his death in a layer of tragic regret of the hero's end.
Fourth: Hussar General Huo Quai
In Chinese history, the Han Dynasty is undoubtedly a glorious era that cannot be ignored, and Huo Qubing is a bright pearl of this era.
At the age of eighteen, Huo Qubing bravely led 800 cavalry into the desert. By the age of twenty, by virtue of his outstanding merits, he had been promoted to the rank of "Hussar General".
Huo Quai's intelligence led him to conquer the Xiongnu and capture the Hexi Corridor, but unfortunately, when he was only 24 years old, he died of illness.
Huo Quzhi's death was undoubtedly a huge loss for the Han Dynasty at that time. His death gave the Xiongnu a decades of respite.
During the time when the Xiongnu were able to breathe, the situation had quietly changed. The Xiongnu became strong again as a result of decades of development.
If Huo Qubing had not died young, everything might have been different, and history might have moved in a new direction. However, history is immutable, and regrets are inevitable. All we can do is to remember the immortal legend he left for the Han Dynasty.
Fifth: Yue Fei, who is loyal to the country
When it comes to Yue Fei, the first thing that comes to people's minds is "serving the country with loyalty". Yue Fei dedicated himself to his country, and his heroic performance on the battlefield earned him a wide reputation.
At that time, most of the Northern Song court supported peace talks, but Yue Fei held on to his beliefs and knew that only by strength could the country's status be secured. Under his leadership, the Southern Song court gradually stabilized, but when he proposed a plan for the Northern Expedition, the emperor at the time, Zhao Gou, had been hesitant.
As more and more courtiers supported the Northern Expedition, Zhao Gou finally agreed, but with Yue Fei's victorious record, Zhao Gou felt uneasy and feared that his throne was in jeopardy.
In the end, when the Jin people put forward the conditions for peace talks, Zhao Gou readily agreed, but did not hesitate to sacrifice Yue Fei. Under the conspiracy of Zhao Gou and Qin Hui, Yue Fei did not die on the battlefield, but in the conspiracy of his own people.
If Yue Fei had not died, perhaps the lost territory of the Song Dynasty could have been regained, and the historical trend might have been different, which is deeply regrettable. Yue Fei's loyalty and talent will be missed forever.
Sixth: Zhu Biao's early death and historical regrets
Zhu Biao is Zhu Yuanzhang's favorite son, he is not only Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son, but also has outstanding political talent.
Unlike other emperors' suspicion of his son, Zhu Yuanzhang believed in his son and even established a political team for him.
Many people believe that if Zhu Biao wears the imperial robe and becomes the emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang will also feel gratified, not just concerned about whether he looks good in the imperial robe.
However, when he was 38 years old, Zhu Biao died of illness. Some people say that after Queen Ma and Zhu Biao died one after another, Zhu Yuanzhang fell into madness.
If Zhu Biao had not died early, the history of the Ming Dynasty might have gone on a completely different trajectory, but history never allows for "ifs". Zhu Biao's premature death has become a regret in history.