The end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty was a turbulent period in Chinese history. Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty caused numerous popular uprisings and uprisings due to his tyranny and reckless military force. This period not only witnessed the social changes brought about by the excavation of the Grand Canal, but also gave birth to many heroes. In this context, Wagangzhai has become an important force against the Sui, in which the fates of heroes such as Li Mi, Xu Maogong and others are intertwined, showing a magnificent historical chapter.
In the last years of the Sui Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and Wagangzhai became a force to be reckoned with. The early leader of Wagangzhai, Zhai Rang, was originally a well-known bandit, but under the influence of Xu Maogong, he gradually turned to an organized uprising. Xu Maogong, a young man from a wealthy family, was dissatisfied with the tyranny of Emperor Yang of Sui and resolutely joined the anti-Sui ranks.
Xu Maogong and Zhai Rang's first major action was near the Grand Canal. Xu Maogong suggested: "What good is it for us to rob the poor? It is better to take advantage of the time when Emperor Yang of Sui opened the Grand Canal and directly rob the goods that were transported to the capital." Zhai Rang adopted this suggestion, and they intercepted a large amount of property on the canal, and for a time, the strength of Wagangzhai increased greatly.
With the growth of Wagangzhai's power, Xu Maogong proposed a bolder plan - to recruit Li Mi. Li Mi came from a prominent background and had a wide range of influence. Xu Maogong said to Zhai Rang: "Li Mi's joining will bring us countless supporters, and his prestige is enough to make heroes and heroes from near and far join us. Zhai Rang agreed to Xu Maogong's suggestion and successfully persuaded Li Mi to join.
With the addition of Li Mi, Zhai Rang's position was gradually threatened. Xu Maogong was well versed in power games and persuaded Zhai Rang to cede leadership to the more active Li Mi. Zhai Rang accepted this suggestion out of trust in Xu Maogong, but was tragically assassinated by Li Mi at a banquet. Xu Maogong narrowly escaped the banquet and was deeply angry and saddened by this.
During Xu Maogong's recuperation, the situation in Wagangzhai was also changing rapidly. Because of his ambition, Li Mi eventually clashed with Li Tang, who was rising at the time. In a series of battles, Li Mi was defeated and took Maicheng, while Xu Maogong chose a different path.
After Li Mi's defeat, Xu Maogong believed that his mission had been accomplished, and he decided to defect to Li Yuan. In his opinion, Li Yuan and his son Li Shimin are the real Ming Jun. Xu Maogong returned all his belongings to Li Mi and defected to Li Yuan as an innocent person, gaining Li Yuan's high attention.
Eventually, Xu Maogong was accepted by Li Yuan and played an important role in the change of power in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties. His life's experience and deep understanding of power made him leave that thought-provoking last words on his deathbed: "If my descendants become high, they must be killed, otherwise they will rebel." This sentence not only reflects Xu Maogong's anxiety about the potential threat to the future of his family, but also reflects his deep insight into the nature of power.
Xu Maogong's life is a microcosm of that troubled era, and his story is not only about the rise and fall of heroes, but also a deep reflection on power, loyalty and betrayal. In the long river of history, Xu Maogong and his companions are as bright and ephemeral as the stars, and their choices and decisions are not only pushed by the torrent of the times, but also try to change this torrent. Xu Maogong's last words are not only a warning to future generations, but also a wake-up call to all those in power. Game of Thrones never ends, and only by having insight into people's hearts can we stay sober in troubled times. This is of undiminished relevance to anyone seeking a foothold in turbulent times.