Do you still remember the Qianliang period mentioned in the "Zizhi Tongjian"? Imagine a young emperor who was only a teenager, and his power was controlled by an ambitious minister, this powerful minister was called Zhang Yong, who was authoritarian and indiscriminately killed, so that the entire court could survive. You may ask, how can a clan minister turn things around with just one mouth? The rest of the story will definitely surprise you!
During the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, although Qianliang was not the most prominent country, the power struggle within it was extremely fierce. Although Zhang Xuanliang is the nominal emperor, in fact, it is Zhang Yong who really holds the power of the country. This Zhang Yong can be said to be a standard traitor, he not only holds military power, but also often abuses private power, causing the government to become increasingly corrupt.
Zhang Tianxi, as the emperor's uncle, saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. He can't tolerate an outsider running rampant within the royal family, let alone watching his nephew being led by the nose.
Coincidentally, Zhang Tianxi is not alone, he has two hardcore friends, one is Liu Xiao, and the other is Zhao Baiju. Both of them are hot-blooded men who have a heart for the world and are loyal. The three hit it off and decided to join forces, and their plan was simple yet dangerous - to assassinate Zhang Yong at the court.
The plan is good, but it can be difficult to execute. Zhang Yong has no shortage of glorious warriors and loyal guards around him, not to mention that he is a cunning and resourceful person himself. Early one morning, when Zhang Yong had just entered the court hall and was about to start the day's court affairs, Zhang Tianxi and his two brothers were already lying in ambush in the shadows, waiting for the signal to act.
Liu Xiao was the first to jump out, his movements were fast and accurate, and he went straight to Zhang Yong. And when Zhao Baiju saw that Liu Xiao was unsuccessful, he also jumped out after him, swinging his knife and slashing at Zhang Yong. Similarly, Zhang Yong dodged with lightning speed.
However, Zhang Tianxi did not give up, he knew that if he was arrested, all three of them would die in Huangquan. So, at this life-and-death juncture, Zhang Tianxi climbed to the highest palace and shouted loudly, shouting that all soldiers should return to justice and not be confused by a traitorous power. At this moment, Zhang Tianxi's impassioned voice was filled with the entire court, and his words hit people's hearts like sharp arrows.
Amazingly, Zhang Tianxi's voice really worked. Many soldiers who had complained about Zhang Yong's behavior but did not dare to speak out began to reflect, and the atmosphere in the court gradually changed. At this time, Zhao Baiju took the opportunity to swing the knife again, and this time, he successfully hit Zhang Yong, seriously injuring this powerful minister who covered the sky with one hand.
After Zhang Yong fell to the ground, the originally tense situation collapsed instantly, and all the soldiers no longer obeyed his orders. In an instant, Zhang Tianxi and his two brothers became heroes in the court. Instead of taking the opportunity to seek more power, they returned decision-making power to the young Zhang Xuanliang, hoping that he would revive the dynasty with the assistance of loyalty.
This incident was not only a successful assassination, but also a victory for morality and justice. Zhang Tianxi used his wisdom and courage to prove that even in the dark political struggle, justice and truth can still prevail. Instead of choosing violence and cunning, he chose to openly call for the awakening of his soldiers, and this combination of courage and wisdom finally made a good story.
Although Qianliang is just an insignificant star in the long river of history, Zhang Tianxi's story is like the brightest star in the night sky, reminding us that in the game of power, the real power comes from the voice of the people and the power of justice.
Looking back at this period of history, it is not difficult for us to find that the reason why Zhang Tianxi was able to succeed was not only by force or conspiracy, but also by his insistence on justice and grasp of the people's will. In today's seemingly peaceful but undercurrent society, Zhang Tianxi's story gives us a profound enlightenment: no matter how the times change, the power to uphold justice and truth will never become obsolete. Although the cold front is short, justice lasts forever, and this may be the most valuable lesson of history.