Throughout China's long history, the image of the dragon has always been a symbol of supremacy. Regarded as the embodiment of divine majesty, the appearance of the dragon often heralds the coming of the king, giving it blessings and protection. Therefore, among the emperors of the past dynasties, there are always some who are inextricably linked with the dragon and are known as the "true dragon son". Let's go back in history and discover the wonderful fate of these emperors and dragons.
When it comes to emperors related to dragons, many people will first think of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty. Legend has it that before he was born, his mother, Mrs. Liu, dreamed of a giant dragon entrenched in the sky. Later, during childbirth, the house was covered with clouds and mist, and strange scenes appeared frequently. After Liu Bang was born, his body was covered with more than 70 black moles, like dragon scales. Later, his wife Lu Pheasant also witnessed many times that there would always be clouds surrounding Liu Bang's stop. At that time, in order to stabilize the foundation of the dynasty, these miracles related to dragons were exaggerated and spread intentionally or unintentionally, which undoubtedly added a mysterious color to Liu Bang's rule.
Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui, who was born many years earlier than Liu Bang, also has some similarities with dragons. Legend has it that when Yang Jian was born, the whole house was filled with purple qi, and a long bone pillar protruded from the top of his head, and his chin was also extremely prominent, resembling the image of a dragon in a painting. Not only that, but the texture of his palm is a freehand "king" character, with the appearance of a king. It was once rumored that Yang Jian's true appearance was very strange and terrifying, which led to many later generations playing round scenes and beautifying the face in his paintings. But it is undeniable that during Yang Jian's reign, he expanded the territory of the Sui Dynasty and established a unified situation, which can be described as a well-deserved generation of Ming monarchs.
Let's look at another father and son emperor, the predecessors of Emperor Shunzhi and Emperor Kangxi, Fulin and Xuanye. Legend has it that when their mother was pregnant, there was always a mysterious "dragon energy" around them. Especially on the day of Fulin's birth, the entire mansion was shrouded in an auspicious red light. And when Xuan Ye's biological mother, Empress Xiao Kangzhang, was pregnant with him, she was personally witnessed by the Queen Mother at that time, and saw the dragon aura surrounding her body. Interestingly, both emperors ascended the throne at a young age, but later ruled well, especially during the reign of Kangxi, which gradually brought the Qing dynasty's national power to its peak. It's no wonder that they are considered to have the existence of "Imperial Dragon Qi".
In Chinese history, the emperors related to dragons can be said to be full of sweat, the most famous of which is none other than Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. According to records, on the day Li Shimin was born, there were two real dragons hovering outside, and they were sometimes fighting and sometimes intimate. At that time, some Xiangshi were very surprised to see this scene, because the "dragon and phoenix state" carried by Li Shimin can be described as a rare occurrence in a thousand years. Sure enough, Li Shimin later not only achieved the foundation of the Tang Dynasty, but also during his reign, he was a veritable virtuous master.
In addition, although he did not personally witness the appearance of the dragon, as the first emperor to dominate the world, Qin Shi Huang was also respected by many descendants as the "Dragon Ancestor". He not only completed the grand cause of unifying the world, but also gave the new unified dynasty the name "China" with great connotation. "Zhong" represents the dominance of the central state, while "Hua" means the glorious Chinese civilization. This name embodies the common expectations of the people of all ethnic groups for the prosperity and strength of the country, and has been used to this day and has become the banner of the unity and struggle of the Chinese nation.
In general, the image of the dragon has a natural spiritual connection to the Chinese imperial power. The dragon symbolizes the majesty and solemnity of the emperor, and also indicates the prosperity of the country. Therefore, in history, whenever a founding emperor ascends the throne, it will always be accompanied by various miracles related to dragons, which is undoubtedly a blessing and blessing for his rule. Therefore, although the exact existence of the dragon has been disputed, the auspicious meaning it represents in people's minds has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and has become an important spiritual core in the national culture.
Looking back at these legendary emperors who have been connected with dragons in history, they all have the common qualities of wisdom, decisiveness, and outstanding achievements. Although the theory of Shenlong may be exaggerated due to the subjective needs of later generations, it also reflects the people's expectations and longing for the Shengming monarch. After all, a generation of Ming kings can lead the people of Li to rejuvenation, and they should naturally contain some extraordinary temperament and strength. This kind of power converges into the image of the dragon, which reflects the people's yearning and prayer for an ideal country.
It is precisely based on the pious belief in the dragon that every emperor who has been crowned with the reputation of "True Dragon Son of Heaven" has become an idol and role model for the people. The foundation of the dynasty they created has continued to this day and has become the pride of the descendants of Yan and Huang. And the spirit of the dragon has never disappeared in the land of China, but has turned into an inexhaustible national spiritual force, which will be inherited in the hearts of the Chinese people. Let us inherit the noble legacy of the pioneers, carry forward the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture, unite and struggle, and build the motherland into a more prosperous and prosperous country!