Preface
In the complex history, the life story of a character is often a thought-provoking mystery. Liu Bei, who was respectfully known as the "clan relative of the Han family," what kind of secrets were hidden behind his self-proclaimed identity? Compared with his powerful opponent Cao Cao, Liu Bei was never questioned, making his identity as an imperial uncle even more mysterious.
This historical mystery seems to be a thick curtain that hides the true face of a heroic hero. Let's unveil the veil of history, dig deep into the mystery of Liu Bei's identity, explore the responsibilities and secrets he carries in the bloodline of the Han family, and gradually restore the picture of that turbulent era.
A generation of heroes, the identity of the true and false is difficult to distinguish
At the end of the Han Dynasty, there were many heroes, and by what kind of identity did Liu Bei successfully establish the Shu Han regime with the revival of the Han dynasty as a call? Later, when Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei became the last symbol of the orthodoxy of the Han family. However, hundreds of years have passed, and Liu Bei's identity as a self-proclaimed member of the Han family is difficult to distinguish between true and false, and there is still controversy to this day.
It was 184 A.D., the world was in turmoil, and the Eastern Han Dynasty was in danger. This year, Liu Bei, a native of Peiguozhuo County, formed a righteous alliance with fellow villagers Zhang Fei and Guan Yu Taoyuan, vowing to help people in the world. At that time, Liu Bei was just a small official of Peiguo, where did his identity and qualifications come from to call on the people's hearts and establish his own regime?
Liu Bei is different from Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, he has the demeanor of a scholar, and perhaps because of this, he first put forward the theory of his clan bloodline. In those troubled times, having an orthodox bloodline can undoubtedly help your ambitions.
Of course, Liu Bei is by no means simply exaggerating his identity for the sake of a false name. As a scholar of the day, the ideal of reviving the Han dynasty lingered deeply in his heart. It is precisely because of this lofty ideal that Liu Bei needs a legitimate identity that matches it.
As a result, this question has become a historical puzzle, and historians have tried to find the truth for hundreds of years without success. Cao Cao, who was not in the same sky with Liu Bei back then, never questioned Liu Bei's identity. Could it be that Cao Cao was really confused by Liu Bei's charm? Or did people at that time already have a deep belief in Liu Bei's identity? Is Liu Bei's identity really so difficult to figure out?
The second rivers and lakes gather righteousness, and hypocrites are beginning to show their edge
In 190 AD, Dong Zhuo moved the capital to Chang'an, implemented tyranny, and the world's heroes rebelled against each other. This year, Liu Bei was engaged in agriculture in Xuzhou, but finally came to Longhu Mountain to avoid chaos and reunited with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu again. Soon after, Liu was invited by Gongsun Yue, the commander of Shoucheng County, to lead the crowd into the city to assist in defense. Liu Bei gradually emerged and began to accumulate people's strength. In the struggle against other anti-Dong forces, Liu Bei also began to widely publicize his identity as a member of the Han family.
Liu Bei, who started as a small official, wants to gain a foothold in troubled times, and it is not enough to rely on martial arts and small partners. He needs a resounding name to unite people and gain resources. The identity of the Han clan is undoubtedly the most suitable, Liu Bei is smart and changeable, and he knows that he needs a lofty name to cheer him up. So regardless of whether it is true or not, Liu Bei admits it all, and only seeks an upright reputation.
However, in that era, who did not fight for the sake of the mountains and interests, and how was Liu Bei's actions different from those of other warlords? It is still unknown whether he would revive the ideals of the Han dynasty in the future. Liu Bei's gentleness and elegance may just be a manifestation of his political skills? Is the imperial uncle, who can't pick up his shoulders and can't lift his hands, really so high-spirited?
The third Han dynasty relied on it, and orthodoxy blessed it
In 196 AD, Liu was recruited by Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to join the Beijing Division, and was named the Marquis of Hanshou Pavilion and led the pastor of Yuzhou. At this time, Liu Bei had begun to take shape, and his recognition by the orthodoxy of the Han court undoubtedly made him famous. In the campaign against Lü Bu, Liu Bei made great contributions and was rewarded by the Han court. However, the good times did not last long, and in the same year, after Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Han Xian and moved the capital to Xuchang, Liu Bei gradually felt that the imperial court was menacing and was forced to leave the capital.
Liu Bei, who could have sat back and relaxed, why did he choose to leave the imperial court and join himself? After all, being reused by the imperial court can be said to be the pinnacle of life. However, Liu Bei was soberly aware that Cao Cao had no way to exert himself under the control of power. As a self-proclaimed relative of the Han family, the ideal Han family is by no means the present dynasty of Cao Cao's personal dictatorship.
So, Liu Bei made a major choice in life. He chose to leave the court and find his own way out. This decision also made Liu Bei's establishment of the Shu Han regime in the future and became an important turning point in the orthodoxy of the Han dynasty. He could not tolerate a usurper like Cao Cao controlling the Han family, which was really incompatible with his life ideals. It was the ideal of aspiring to restore the Han dynasty that made Liu Bei give up the opportunity to be reused by the imperial court, and also made him endure humiliation and bear the burden in the future and continue to make a comeback.
The rise and fall of the fourth country, the orthodoxy of the Han dynasty is in control
When the time came to 263 AD, Shu Han had been destroyed by the Wei State for many years. However, in this year, a coup d'état occurred in the Wei state, and Sima Yan usurped the throne and established the Western Jin Dynasty. At this point, the Shu Han Dynasty established by Liu Bei's life's work has completely become history. Sima Yan's usurpation of Wei was undoubtedly the greatest threat to the orthodoxy of the Han family, and if he stood idly by, the legitimacy of the Han dynasty would be extinct.
However, Liu Bei's descendants did not give up. After the fall of the Shu Han dynasty, they maintained a delicate relationship with the Wei and Jin regimes. In the year when Sima Yan usurped Wei, Liu Bei's grandson Liu Wan finally couldn't bear it anymore and raised troops against Jin and called for the restoration of the Han Dynasty. This move undoubtedly shows the world that the orthodoxy of the Han family is still in hand, and the Liu family will never allow outsiders to usurp the orthodox position.
It was the appeal of the orthodoxy of the Han dynasty that allowed Liu Wan to win the support of minorities and powerful people in mountainous areas. Although the anti-Jin movement quickly failed, its message to the world was strong enough. The orthodoxy of the Han family will not disappear, and the descendants of the Liu family are still clinging to the legacy of their ancestors. It is this resilience that has made Liu Bei the myth of "Han clan relatives". The orthodox consciousness of the Han family created by him has been passed down from generation to generation.
Conclusion: The restoration of the Han dynasty is a legend for a lifetime
It is difficult to reproduce the truth of history, and it is still difficult to determine whether Liu Bei claims to be a relative of the Han family. However, whether it is true or not, the legend of this late Han dynasty has been written into history. It was the ideal of insisting on the restoration of the Han dynasty that allowed him to win the support of the government and the opposition and establish the short-lived but glorious Shu Han regime.
This ideal transcends truth and falsehood and righteousness, and has become his political capital and spiritual pillar. Liu Bei was different from his contemporaries, he was determined to be lofty and adhered to the ideal of recovering the Han dynasty consistently. It was this persistence that allowed him to make a comeback after many failures and finally establish his own regime.
It can be said that without the continuous encouragement of this ideal and the blessing of the orthodox consciousness of the Han family, it would be difficult for today's Shu Han legend to appear in the long river of history. The power of ideals is endless. A generation of heroes Liu Bei has succeeded because of a grand ideal, and he can also live forever spiritually because of this ideal.
Regardless of his true identity, Liu Bei has become a legendary figure in Chinese history with his own struggles. When we stand in the long river of history and look back at the heroes of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei's perseverance is still worth learning from everyone who pursues ideals.