Preface
In the pages of history, the name of the Northern Qi God of War Lanling King is like a shining pearl, and the legend of his appearance and courage has become a good story for generations. However, behind the mask of this mysterious god of war, there is a tragic and mysterious life story.
This article will delve into the legendary story of King Lanling, revealing the twists and turns of his life beneath his mysterious mask. Through the tracing of history, we will restore the heroic exploits of King Lanling and his regrettable tragic fate, and deeply analyze how he threatened the enemy army on the battlefield, but faced hardships and sorrows in life.
Stepping into this ancient era, we will experience the heroic style and tragic encounter of King Lanling, and explore the true face behind his mysterious mask. Through in-depth interpretation, we may be able to more fully understand the legendary life of this Northern Qi god of war and his special position in ancient history.
1. He is naturally beautiful, but he doesn't like his beauty
Gao Changgong was born beautiful, with delicate facial features, and whiter skin than women, known as "white beautiful women", and was one of the four beautiful men in ancient times. However, he himself did not like his good-looking skin. In a royal family, appearance is very important, but his beauty does not seem to be very aesthetically pleasing and fails to bring him the respect he deserves. But Gao Changgong has a modest temperament and doesn't care about this, he wants to be recognized for his strength and talent.
He chose to break through the army and excelled in martial arts. He was well aware of the importance of military discipline and morale in battle, so he demanded strict compliance from himself and his subordinates, and cared about the lives of his soldiers. He won the love and trust of the soldiers with his practical actions. As long as it is an army led by Gao Changgong, no one is eager for it, and the morale is high.
2. Be brave and good at fighting, and make achievements through the ages
In 577, the Northern Zhou marched south and attacked the Northern Qi frontier. This battle is a matter of national survival, and the situation is extremely critical. Gao Changgong, the king of Lanling, led 500 cavalry to come forward and engaged in a fierce battle with the Northern Zhou army in the area of Pishan.
There is a huge disparity in the strength of the enemy and us, and the Qi army is gradually weakened. At the critical moment, King Lanling personally led the team to rush into the camp of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He fought his way through a bloody road and rushed all the way to the foot of Kim Yong City, where the defenders found that it was actually the King of Lanling who came to the rescue. In the end, Gao Changgong turned the crisis into safety, defeated the Northern Zhou army, and made great contributions to the Northern Qi.
3. Beauty is a problem and is forced to wear a mask
The King of Lanling slaughtered decisively on the battlefield, which contrasted strongly with his delicate appearance. But because of his beauty, he almost suffered a big loss in a battle. The soldiers were distracted by his beauty and almost lost. In order not to distract the army, Gao Changgong had to put on a hideous iron mask and use it to hide his face.
It wasn't out of vanity, but he had to. He cannot weaken the combat effectiveness of the army because of his appearance. In desperation, he covered his face, but he did not hide the bravery and wisdom in his heart.
Fourth, he was forced to cling to the powerful
The heroic and warlike King Lanling should have had smooth sailing, but he encountered trouble after he won his will. The report of the victory reached the imperial court, but the Northern Qi Emperor Gao Wei was suspicious when he heard that he called national affairs "his own affairs". If a military general has bad intentions, the consequences are unimaginable.
In order to avoid disaster, King Lanling could only be inferior, he deliberately clinged to the powerful and embezzled and took bribes. It was hoped that the emperor's speculation would be alleviated by self-defilement. However, his caution did not change Cushman Wakefield's wariness of him. The whirlpool of power brought him to the fore, and his ill-fated career began.
5. Escape from death and remain incognito
In 579, Gao Wei finally lost trust in the king of Lanling and sent someone to put him under house arrest. Seeing that disaster was coming, King Lanling decided to save himself. During an outing, he managed to create the illusion of fake death and fool the eyes of the surveillance.
He got rid of the servants who followed him, and left the capital with only one of his henchmen and went to the people. He lived incognito and lived the life of an ordinary citizen. Finally, he temporarily escaped the danger of his life and survived in the troubled times.
Sixth, the hero is down, and he does not change his original intention
The ill-fated King of Lanling has been reduced from a god of war to a grass people. He lived patiently, stubbornly and resolutely, and even often helped some nearby people solve difficulties. Although he lived a life of exile, he still had a pure heart for the country and the people.
Once, he came across a gang of robbers who were about to plunder. King Lanling couldn't bear it anymore and single-handedly killed the bandits. His ability to charge into battle did not fade in the slightest, and he quickly routed the bandits. Only then did the people recognize that this was the god of war on the battlefield back then.
Seventh, the hero's blood and tears ended, and he went to Huangquan for righteousness
Even if he changed his name and surname, Gao Changgong's identity was still exposed. The shadow of the chasing knife shrouded again, and life was once again in danger. At this time, he had no power, no backstage, and only one henchman left by his side. However, the hero will only straighten his spine and face bad luck.
Cushman & Wakefield learned that he was not dead, and he was extremely angry. He sent his confidant Xu Zhifan to take down the head of the king of Lanling. This time, King Lanling could not escape death. In the face of poison, he was disillusioned and disobeyed the destiny of heaven. When he was dying, he set fire to the contents of the house, such as thousands of gold bonds. In the end, he raised his head to the sky and roared, and died heroically.
epilogue
Gao Changgong used the legend of life to interpret the true character of the hero. He is the god of war and a man of letters. He was beautiful but disdained it, and he was born into a royal family but had a common heart. He was loyal, but he was plagued by suspicion. He could have surrendered and sought glory, but he was dedicated to the country and the people.
To this day, thousands of years later, there are still people who praise the great victory of Bishan, and there are still people who sigh for the integrity of King Lanling. A generation of heroes has been integrated into the long river of history. And his legend and spirit will live on forever.
Gao Changgong, the king of Lanling, is he a hero, a tragic figure, or both. But what is certain is that his life's legend and extraordinary fate will be passed down from generation to generation. We can't predict our fate, but we can choose our attitude and character in the face of it. Gao Changgong's story is the best commentary for future generations.