Hearing the name Yue Fei, everyone's first reaction may be: hero, anti-gold general. But the strange thing is that when the news of Yue Fei's killing came out, many people cheered, as if it had been a big year. When Yue Fei was wronged, how would the people react. History is always unpredictable, like you never know how many twists and turns are behind it. Today we are going to talk about this legendary general and the unknown side behind him. What made the people react so much to Yue Fei's death? Did they really understand Yue Fei, or were they just swept away by the tide of the times? Let's find the truth.
General Yue is undoubtedly a glorious symbol in Chinese history, and many people may not know that when Yue Fei was mistakenly killed by Prime Minister Qin Hui in the Southern Song Dynasty, some of the people actually showed unusual joy, as if it was a relief. Behind this abnormal mood is the social contradictions and the complexity of the people's mentality at that time.
Yue Fei's life is a life of an anti-gold hero, but it is also a life full of controversy. His military talent was unmatched, and his successive victories on the battlefield made the Southern Song Dynasty repeatedly see hope in the process of resisting the Jin army. The continuation of the war also put the people in Jiangnan and other places under tremendous pressure. The enormity of military expenditures and the collateral effects of the war have made life difficult for ordinary people.
Ironically, when Yue Fei was executed by Qin Hui on trumped-up charges, some people felt that they could take a breath. They no longer have to worry about the war, and they no longer have to worry about the iron hooves of the golden soldiers for their families. But this short-lived "tranquility" did not last long, because after Yue Fei's grievances were revealed, those voices that had once applauded were gradually replaced by anger and remorse.
In fact, this complex reaction of public opinion is closely related to some major events in history. For example, Zeng Guofan's recruitment criteria mentioned that "farmers are the best", which reflects a kind of rural complex in feudal society. And this complex was also reflected in Yue Fei's time. The people are more concerned about their land and life, and their understanding and identification with the general interests of the country are often vague.
This confusion of emotions is vividly expressed in Yue Fei's killing and Zhao Xue's reaction. From Yue Fei's deeds, we can see that heroes are often lonely, and they sacrifice themselves for the sake of the country, but they may not be understood by the world. This also makes us wonder if many decisions in history really take into account the voices of the most ordinary people.
Yue Fei has another meaning, that is, Game of Thrones. The reason why Qin Hui was able to persecute Yue Fei was not only because of his personal scheming, but also because of the complex relationship between the imperial power and the powerful ministers at that time. This kind of power struggle often involves innocent people and makes them victims. Although Yue Fei's death once made some people feel "relieved", this relief was based on ignorance of the future and weariness of war. They didn't know that without an anti-Jin hero like Yue Fei, the defense of the Southern Song Dynasty actually became more fragile.
History is multifaceted and complex. Heroes like Yue Fei, in their active era, were often at the center of controversy. The heroic deeds of many people can be understood and praised, but they are also often misunderstood and discredited. This kind of evaluation from different perspectives constitutes the richness and diversity of history.
And from a broader perspective, Yue Fei's fate also reflects the sorrow of an era. The appearance of a hero should have been the luck of the country, but in complex interpersonal relationships and power struggles, the hero can also become the protagonist of a tragedy. This heroic tragedy is not only the destruction of national heroes, but also a huge loss for the nation.
Let us think about the truths that have been forgotten by history through Yue Fei. Behind the stories that have been passed down for thousands of years, there are many buried truths. History is written by the victors, but behind each one, there is a complex human nature and countless small people struggling. Yue Fei is just one of them, and he gives us a chance to get a glimpse of the other side of history.
Looking back on Yue Fei's life, we see not only the glorious image of an anti-gold hero, but also the complexity and profundity of an era. Yue Fei's fate is not only a tragedy of individual heroism, but also a microcosm of the historical process of the entire nation. Looking back at the past today, we should not only lament the misfortunes of our heroes, but also learn from them and think about how to better understand and apply the experiences and lessons of history on the road ahead. Let history be a beacon for us to move forward, not just a feeling of looking back.