Preface
Since ancient times, friendship and loyalty have often been intertwined into the most moving chapters. Yue Fei, as a generation of famous generals of the Song Dynasty, bravely resisted Jin and stood out in battle, and his life was full of legends.
However, his death did not end his entanglement with the world. When he falls, his friends do their best to save Yue Fei's son, and this story is supposed to be a heartwarming chapter of friendship.
However, in order to be grateful, the Yue family set up an ancestral motto: the two families will never intermarry. What kind of emotional entanglements are hidden behind this? Today, we will look for those truths that have been buried deep in history.
1. The Storm Pavilion tragedy
During the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, Yue Fei, a famous anti-gold general, was brave and fearless, and repeatedly performed miraculous feats. He led the army, repeatedly defeated the Jin army, and became the mainstay of the Southern Song Dynasty's resistance to the Jin. However, in his most glorious moments, a conspiracy was brewing in the dark.
Jin Wushu made an unreasonable request to Song Gaozong: if you want to negotiate peace, you must get rid of Yue Fei. In order to negotiate peace with Jin Guo, Gaozong actually agreed to this condition. In this way, a 12-way gold medal was sent to Yue Fei and ordered him to return to Beijing.
Although Yue Fei was wary of this, he still returned to the capital without hesitation. Who knows, his comrades-in-arms betrayed him one after another in the face of the temptation of fame and fortune. Wang Gui, Fu Xuan, Wang Jun and others, in order to protect themselves, did not hesitate to betray this comrade-in-arms who had fought side by side.
Under their frame-up, Yue Fei and his eldest son Yue Yun were executed by Qin Hui on the charge of "rebellion" in Fengbo Pavilion. When this bad news spread, the entire Southern Song Dynasty was shocked. Yue Fei is so loyal to the country, but he has been treated so unfairly, which is really despicable.
Behind this conspiracy is undoubtedly the handiwork of Jin Guo. Jin Wushu wanted to weaken the anti-Jin power of the Southern Song Dynasty, so he took advantage of the selfishness of Gaozong and Qin Hui. Gaozong did not hesitate to sacrifice his loyal ministers in order to negotiate peace with the Jin State, while Qin Hui framed Yue Fei by any means for power and status.
This tragedy not only shocked the government and the opposition at that time, but also aroused widespread attention in later generations. Yue Fei's heroic deeds and tragic fate have become one of the most famous tragedies in Chinese history. His legacy and spirit have also become a model for future generations to follow.
2. Gong Zuwen's struggle
When the bad news spread, Yue Fei's old friend Gong Zuwen was struck by lightning. He fought side by side with Yue Fei on the battlefield and formed a deep revolutionary friendship. The two were born in the same year, both are from Henan, and have been good friends since childhood. In battle, they share weal and woe, life and death.
Gong Zuwen angrily asked Cangtian: "Where is the justice?" He was determined to do justice for Yue Fei. As a scholar of Hanlin at that time, Gong Zuwen had enough status and influence, and he could speak for Yue Fei in the court.
However, when Gong Zuwen entered the court, all he heard was the voice of condemnation of Yue Fei. The ministers have chosen to protect themselves, and no one is willing to stand up for justice. Some people say that Yue Fei "left the army without permission and asked the emperor to pick on him", and some people say that he "interfered with His Majesty's establishment of the prince and forgot his role".
Gong Zuwen realized that if he publicly avenged Yue Fei, it would only backfire, and it would put Yue Fei's family in a more dangerous situation. At that time, the political environment was extremely sinister, Qin Hui and his henchmen were powerful, and they would definitely find ways to deal with Yue Fei's family.
After careful consideration, Gong Zuwen made a difficult decision: to remain silent for the time being, and use his resources and connections to protect Yue Fei's family. He understood that even if he publicly avenged Yue Fei, he would not be able to change the facts that had happened, but might cause the Yue family to suffer.
Although Gong Zuwen was unable to seek justice for Yue Fei in the court, he was determined to repay this close friend in his own way. He knew that Yue Fei's family was in danger at this time, and he had to act as soon as possible to save this hero's offspring.
3. Look for Yue Lin
Yue Fei's eldest son, Yue Yun, has been killed, and the second son, Yue Lei, has also died mysteriously on the way to exile. The only hope is the young son Yue Lin, who is only 12 years old. Gong Zuwen immediately sent his henchmen to secretly search for Yue Lin's whereabouts.
They first went to Yue Fei's house to get in touch with Mrs. Yue. However, after Mrs. Yue saw Gong Zuwen, she was very vigilant, and only greeted politely and stopped talking. It's no wonder that even the brothers who were born and died with Yue Fei were betrayed, how could Mrs. Yue easily trust outsiders?
In desperation, Gong Zuwen had no choice but to get up and say goodbye, and when he left, he left his address and said: "If there is anything to ask people to find me, I Gong will definitely stick a knife in both ribs and never give up." But after several days, Mrs. Yue did not contact him, and Gong Zuwen was anxious.
He understood that the Yue family was already in the open, and Yue Fei's family would definitely be watched, and in this case, Yue Lin was in too dangerous a situation, and something might happen. So, Gong Zuwen decided to go out in person to find the poor child.
After some investigation, they found that the servants of the Yue family always went out at dawn to burn incense in the temple outside the city. Finally, in the ruined temple outside the city, they found Yue Lin huddled in the corner shivering.
Gong Zuwen went in person and tried to convince the vigilant child to go with him. Yue Lin didn't believe Gong Zuwen at first, he said, "Uncle Wang Gui is not better than you to me? I don't believe anyone now, so let's go!"
After repeated persuasion, Gong Zuwen finally persuaded Yue Lin. He promised to protect the child and do everything in his power to train him and make him a man of both civil and military skills. Under Gong Zuwen's careful care, Yue Lin's body quickly recovered.
Fourth, seclusion in the countryside
In order to completely cut off the suspicion of the outside world, Gong Zuwen made a difficult decision: resign from the high position of the imperial court, give up fame and fortune, and live in seclusion in the remote countryside. He knew that Qin Hui, Wang Gui and the others would definitely do everything possible to inquire about the whereabouts of Yue Fei's descendants, and if they found out Yue Lin's whereabouts, this child would be wiped out.
So, Gong Zuwen sold all the mansions in his family and moved his family to Liutang Village, far away from the capital. It's in the middle of nowhere, far from Hangzhou, so it's relatively safer. In this safe environment, Gong Zuwen regarded Yue Lin as his own son and carefully taught him to read and practice martial arts.
In order to protect Yue Lin's safety, Gong Zuwen did not hesitate to sacrifice his political future. He submitted his resignation to Gojong, saying that he was too weak to hold important positions in the imperial court. Seeing that he had made up his mind, Gaozong had no choice but to approve his request.
Gong Zuwen's wife could not understand his decision, knowing that the age of 40 was the most glorious time of his life, and he continued to work in politics with a bright future. It's hard to get mixed up to this point, and I can't bear to give up when I say I give up. But after repeated persuasion by Gong Zuwen, the lady finally agreed to his decision.
In Liutang Village, Gong Zuwen and Yue Lin lived a peaceful life. They are no longer distracted by the outside world and can concentrate on education and training. Gong Zuwen always reminded himself that he must cultivate Yue Lin into a talent who is both civil and military, so that he can inherit Yue Fei's legacy and contribute to the country.
Fifth, the all-round talent of civil and military affairs
Under the careful cultivation of Gong Zuwen, Yue Lin grew up day by day, and finally became a pillar of both civil and military talent. Gong Zuwen not only taught him to read and practice martial arts, but also chose a virtuous wife for him.
When he was 18 years old, Gong Zuwen chose a girl for Yue Lin to marry. This girl is from a famous family and has a good character, which is a good match for Yue Lin. Under the careful care of Gong Zuwen, Yue Lin and his wife lived a stable and happy life in Liutang Village and gave birth to four sons and one daughter.
Gong Zuwen always paid attention to Yue Lin's growth, not only teaching him to read and practice martial arts, but also cultivating his moral cultivation. He hopes that Yue Lin can become a talent with both civil and military skills, inherit Yue Fei's legacy, and contribute to the country.
Whenever there was a dead of night, Gong Zuwen would come to Yue Fei's spiritual seat and say to him: "Brother Pengju, don't worry, I will definitely train Yue Lin to be a civil and military all-rounder, inherit your legacy, destroy the Jin soldiers, and recover the rivers and mountains." He knew that this was the best way to repay Yue Fei.
Under the careful teaching of Gong Zuwen, Yue Lin really grew into an outstanding talent. He was not only a man of great attainment in literature, but also an extraordinary talent in martial arts. Gong Zuwen watched with satisfaction that this child, who was once trembling, has now grown into a pillar of talent.
In the thirty-second year of Shaoxing, when Song Xiaozong ascended the throne, Yue Fei's unjust case was finally revealed. At this time, Gong Zuwen's righteous act of raising the descendants of the martyrs incognito became known to the world. People praised the righteousness of Gong Zuwen and called him a "loyal minister".
6. Never intermarry
One day, Yue Lin knelt in front of Gong Zuwen and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to this benefactor. He said: "You raised me as your own son, and you and your aunt are my reborn parents." I have an idea to let the Yue family and the Gong family be the same clan and be friendly from generation to generation. "
Gong Zuwen burst into tears, nodded silently and agreed. He understood that this was not only a reward for himself, but also a commemoration of Yue Fei. Yue Fei once fought side by side with Gong Zuwen and formed a deep revolutionary friendship. Now, his descendants are able to marry the benefactor's family, which is the best way to repay the favor.
Since then, the two families have been of the same clan and have not intermarried for generations. This rule has been passed down and has become the ancestral motto of the two families. People say that this is to thank and commemorate the sacrifice of the martyrs, but also to maintain the deep friendship between the two families.
Yue Fei's legacy and spirit have also become a model for future generations to learn. His loyalty, bravery, and justice have inspired generations to come. And Gong Zuwen's righteous act has become one of the most moving stories in Chinese history.
In a world of power and profit, friendship and loyalty always seem so fragile and insignificant. However, it is people like Gong Zuwen who interpret the true meaning of friendship with their actions and defend the meaning of loyalty with their lives. Their stories will forever inspire future generations to pursue justice, cherish friendship, and never give up their faith.
epilogue
The story of Yue Fei and Gong Zuwen is undoubtedly one of the most moving chapters in Chinese history. One is a loyal minister, the other is a righteous man, and they use their lives to interpret what true friendship and loyalty are.
Their story not only shocked the government and the opposition at that time, but also became a model for future generations. Even in the darkest moments, stand firm in your convictions and stand up for justice.
Maintain your loyalty, even in the face of the temptations of power and profit. Only in this way can we become true heroes and become models for future generations to follow.