Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is known in Chinese history for his legendary journey from a poor peasant son to the king of a country. The Red Turban Army uprising he led overthrew the rule of the Meng Yuan and ended foreign rule in China, and was hailed by many as a national hero. However, Mr. Lu Xun has a different evaluation of this, he once said that "the slave is the master", this statement has triggered a wide range of discussions. This article will explore the historical image of Zhu Yuanzhang and the deep meaning behind Lu Xun's words.
The rise of Zhu Yuanzhang and the fall of Meng Yuan
1. Zhu Yuanzhang's origin and uprising
Zhu Yuanzhang was born in poverty, and in his early years, he herded cattle for the landlord, and later became a monk because of his poor family. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang joined the Red Turban Army, gradually emerged, and eventually became the leader of the rebel army.
2. The decay of the Mongol Yuan
In the last years of the Yuan Dynasty, political corruption, social unrest, and frequent natural disasters made the people's lives difficult, which provided the soil for Zhu Yuanzhang's rise.
3. Zhu Yuanzhang's Northern Expedition and the proclamation of emperor
In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself emperor, established the Ming Dynasty, and launched the Northern Expedition in the same year, successfully driving out the Mongol and Yuan forces and unifying China.
The evaluation of the national hero and Lu Xun
1. Accolades for national heroes
Zhu Yuanzhang was regarded as a national hero, in large part because he ended foreign rule and restored the Han people's country, which was seen as a national victory and glory at the time.
2. Lu Xun's evaluation
Mr. Lu Xun's assessment is more complicated. In his article, he mentioned that "the slave became the master", which is not directly aimed at Zhu Yuanzhang personally, but is a criticism of the cyclical law of Chinese history. Lu Xun believes that many rulers in history, although they have different identities, are essentially oppressors, and their attitudes towards the people have not fundamentally changed.
Zhu Yuanzhang's rule and policy
1. Centralized rule
After Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty, he implemented a strict centralized system and strengthened the imperial power, which limited the expansion of local power to a certain extent.
2. Severe punishment and strict law
Zhu Yuanzhang took harsh measures against corruption, and his harsh punishment laws are well-known in history. However, it also reflects the brutality of its rule.
3. Social stability and economic development
Zhu Yuanzhang's rule also brought about social stability and economic recovery, and he implemented a series of policies to restore production and reduce taxes, so that China gradually recovered after the war.
epilogue
Zhu Yuanzhang's life was full of controversy. As a ruler, he not only had the merit of ending foreign rule and restoring China, but also strengthened the imperial power and implemented severe punishments. Lu Xun's evaluation is more from the perspective of culture and society, and makes a profound reflection on the law of historical cycles. Today, when we look back on this period of history, we must not only see Zhu Yuanzhang's historical contributions, but also recognize some problems under his rule. The lessons of history are precious, and it tells us that evaluating a historical figure needs to be considered from multiple angles and comprehensively. At the same time, we should also draw wisdom from history and strive to build a more just and civilized society.
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