When we mention Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the ages, we always think of the image of the king who unified the six kingdoms and shocked the world. However, just behind this great emperor lies an unknown secret history of the court. Why did Qin Shi Huang never appoint an empress in his lifetime? What kind of story is hidden behind this? Today, let us uncover this dusty history and explore the truth in it.
It is said that back then, Qin Shi Huang's mother Zhao Ji was originally a dancer in Zhao State, and was later given by businessman Lü Buwei to Ying Yiren, the prince of Qin State who was a hostage in Zhao State. Zhao Ji became pregnant and gave birth to Ying Zheng, who later became Qin Shi Huang. After Ying Yiren succeeded to the throne and became the king of Qin Zhuangxiang, Zhao Ji's status also rose and became the queen of Qin. However, the temptation of power made Zhao Ji gradually lose herself, and her relationship with Lü Buwei became ambiguous.
Lü Buwei was a brilliant man, and he quickly realized the risks that came with such a relationship. In order to get out of the predicament, he began to look for a stand-in, hoping to continue the relationship with Zhao Ji instead of himself. In this way, a man named Chang Yu entered Lu Buwei's sight.
Although Chang Yu has no talent and no virtue, he has a special ability - his male characteristics are unusually prominent. Lü Buwei took advantage of this and deliberately asked Chang Yu to perform the stunt of "Yin Guan Tong Wheel Walking" in public, in order to attract Zhao Ji's attention. Sure enough, Zhao Ji was soon fascinated by Chang Yu, and the two began an indecent relationship.
The relationship between Zhao Ji and Chang Yu was soon rumored, and Chang Yu also relied on Zhao Ji's favor to act recklessly in the court of the Qin State. Not only did he attain a very high status, but he also gave birth to two sons. At this time, Chang Yu was no longer the unknown doorman, but became a hot figure in the court of Qin.
The expansion of power made Chang Yu gradually lose his mind. He began to be ambitious to seize more power, and even tried to launch a palace rebellion, assassinate Qin Shi Huang, and let his son inherit the throne. This crazy move eventually led to his demise. When Qin Shi Huang learned the truth, he was angry and divided the five horses, and his two sons were also executed.
Because of this unruly love, Zhao Ji not only ruined herself, but also affected her son Qin Shi Huang. When Qin Shi Huang learned of his mother's scandal, his heart was filled with anger and disappointment. He couldn't forgive his mother's betrayal and ambition, which also became an important reason why he never became a queen.
So, how did Chang Yu conquer Zhao Ji with his own skills? In addition to his special masculine characteristics, Chang Yu is also very good at using rhetoric to please women. He knows the loneliness and emptiness in Zhao Ji's heart, so he can always say some sweet words to make her happy. In the company of Chang Yu, Zhao Ji seemed to have found someone to confide in, and she began to rely more and more on Chang Yu, and even risked giving birth to a son for him.
However, Chang Yu's ambition eventually ruined everything for him. He thought that with Zhao Ji's favor and his own means, he could call the wind and rain in the court of the Qin State, but he didn't expect that he would end up like this. His story tells us that power is a double-edged sword, if used well, it can benefit the country and its people, and if it is not used well, it will bring endless disasters.
Returning to Qin Shi Huang, the reasons for his failure to establish an empress in his lifetime are complex, but his mother's betrayal and Chang Yu's ambition are undoubtedly important factors. This secret history of the court not only allows us to see the complexity and fragility of human nature, but also makes us admire Qin Shi Huang's firmness and courage even more. He proved with his actions that a great monarch must not only have the ability to conquer the world, but also have the courage and determination to face the scandals of his family.
Qin Shi Huang's life is full of legends, and this secret history of the court adds a bit of mystery and tragedy to his legendary life.