Before reading this history, have you ever wondered how the conspiracy works? How did a seemingly weak and incompetent emperor overthrow the most powerful Huo Guang family of the dynasty in just two years? What kind of mental journey did Liu Aiji's forbearance and disguise go through? How did he plan the final counterattack? Is there a thrilling story hidden behind all this? Let's find out!
1. The ladder of power: Liu Aiji's growth process
Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty was born in the life of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and should have enjoyed the same glory and wealth as other emperors and grandsons. However, as ill as fate would have it, he was born with a witch curse, and his grandmother, parents, and aunt were all killed, and he was the only one who survived in his infancy.
Fortunately, Yu Shi Bingji at that time knew that someone had framed him, and Liu was really innocent. Bingji not only took good care of Liu Ai Ji in prison, but also did his best to treat him when he was critically ill several times, which can be said to be Liu Ai's reborn parents.
At the age of 5, Liu's illness had already suffered another bad luck. At that time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was seriously ill, and the internal supervision of the heavenly phenomena said that there was the breath of the Son of Heaven in the prison, and Emperor Wu ordered to kill all the prisoners in the prison. Bingji stepped forward again, indicating that Liu Yi was already the emperor's grandson, and finally made Emperor Wu amnesty the world.
Before Emperor Wu died, he decreed that Liu Ai would be brought into the court to raise him, and recognized his status as an imperial grandson. During his time in the court, Liu Yi was deeply appreciated by Zhang He and others, not only receiving financial assistance to study, but also meeting his lifelong partner Xu Pingjun.
Although he grew up in Yeting, Liu Ai often traveled to understand the people's suffering. These experiences nurtured his benevolent heart and laid the foundation for his future reign. It was not until the death of Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty that Liu Ai was promoted by Huo Guang and succeeded to the throne as Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty.
2. Forbearance and waiting for opportunities: a difficult period under Huo Guang's dictatorship
Although Liu Yi has rightfully ascended the throne as emperor, the power is actually controlled by Huo Guang alone. Huo Guang not only refused to return power to Liu Aiji, but also made his daughter Huo Chengjun the queen, ignoring Xu Pingjun.
In order to consolidate his dominance, Huo Guang has carried out a series of temptations against Liu Yi. He first hinted that he wanted to return power to Liu Aiji, but the latter pretended to refuse with a "panicked" performance. Then on the murder of Xu Pingjun, Huo Guang was even more unscrupulous, and even made Huo Chengjun the queen.
In the face of heavy blows, Liu Ying was able to endure and give in, and bowed down to the Huo Guang family. He not only ordered that the government must first ask Huo Guang, but also rewarded the Huo family members to make Huo Guang let down his guard against him.
This forbearance is as long as 6 years. During this period, Liu Yi was always waiting for an opportunity to secretly support the power of his relatives and weaken the power of the Huo family in the central government. It wasn't until Huo Guang's death that he made a comeback and launched a final counterattack to avenge Xu Pingjun's revenge.
3. Counterattack: A decisive plan to destroy the Huo Guang family
After Huo Guang's death, Liu Yi had already buried him with the highest standard, and on the surface, he seemed to have no ill will towards the Huo family. But the next series of actions made the Huo family panic.
First of all, Liu Yi had ordered that if something happened, he could report it directly to the emperor, without going through the hands of Shangshu. This is undoubtedly weakening the power of the new Shangshu Huo Yu.
Secondly, he vigorously promoted his relatives and forces opposed to the Huo family, and dispersed the Huo family's power in the central government to the localities.
In the end, Liu Ying had already unearthed the case of Xu Pingjun's murder and ordered a thorough investigation. This is undoubtedly the last straw that crushed the Huo family.
Driven by the threat of power and hatred, the Huo family made a desperate gamble and united with the empress dowager to rebel and depose Liu Aiji. However, this had long been expected by Liu Ill, and he took advantage of the situation and exterminated Huo Guang's family in one fell swoop.
Fourth, the end of power: the last reign of Liu Aiji
After this thrilling power struggle, Liu Ai finally regained imperial power and began his reign. During his reign, he granted amnesty to the whole world, promoted talents from the people, and worked hard to make the people live and work in peace and contentment.
Until the last moment of his life, Liu was still thinking about the interests of the country and the people. His life can be said to have experienced countless hardships and hardships, but in the end, with extraordinary wisdom and determination, he achieved the great cause of a generation of Ming Jun.
Forbearance and Waiting: A Difficult Time Under Huo Guang's Dictatorship
Although Liu Yi has rightly ascended the throne as emperor, the power is actually controlled by Huo Guang alone. Huo Guang not only refused to return power to Liu Aiji, but also made his daughter Huo Chengjun the queen, ignoring Xu Pingjun.
In order to consolidate his dominance, Huo Guang has carried out a series of temptations against Liu Yi. He first hinted that he wanted to return power to Liu Aiji, but the latter pretended to refuse with a "panicked" performance. Then on the murder of Xu Pingjun, Huo Guang was even more unscrupulous, and even made Huo Chengjun the queen.
In the face of heavy blows, Liu Ying was able to endure and give in, and bowed down to the Huo Guang family. He not only ordered that the government must first ask Huo Guang, but also rewarded the Huo family members to make Huo Guang let down his guard against him.
This forbearance is as long as 6 years. During this period, Liu Yi was always waiting for an opportunity to secretly support the power of his relatives and weaken the power of the Huo family in the central government. It wasn't until Huo Guang's death that he made a comeback and launched a final counterattack to avenge Xu Pingjun's revenge.
First of all, Liu Yi had ordered that if something happened, he could report it directly to the emperor, without going through the hands of Shangshu. This is undoubtedly weakening the power of the new Shangshu Huo Yu. Secondly, he vigorously promoted his relatives and forces opposed to the Huo family, and dispersed the Huo family's power in the central government to the localities. In the end, Liu Ying had already unearthed the case of Xu Pingjun's murder and ordered a thorough investigation. This is undoubtedly the last straw that crushed the Huo family.
Driven by the threat of power and hatred, the Huo family made a desperate gamble and united with the empress dowager to rebel and depose Liu Aiji. However, this had long been expected by Liu Ill, and he took advantage of the situation and exterminated Huo Guang's family in one fell swoop.
Comeback counterattack: a decisive plan to destroy the Huo Guang family
After Huo Guang's death, Liu Ai did not immediately attack, but decided to endure it a little longer and make the final pre-war preparations. He first buried Huo Guang with the highest imperial specifications, and then rewarded the Huo family in a big way, and it seems that everything has not changed because of Huo Guang's death.
In fact, this is Liu Aiji's strategy to lure the enemy, wanting to make the Huo family crazy first, and then attack. Soon after, he announced his personal conquest and ordered that any matter could be reported directly to the emperor without going through the hands of Shangshu. You must know that Huo Yu has just been named Shangshu, so the position of Shangshu almost exists in name.
In the second step, Liu Yi has wantonly promoted the forces of his relatives and the people who oppose the Huo family, and dispersed the power of the Huo family in the central government to the localities. The military power that originally belonged to the Huo family has also been withdrawn, and the military power department will inevitably have to make a big move.
The third step, which is also the last move to crush the Huo family, Liu Ying has turned out the case of Xu Pingjun's murder and ordered a thorough investigation. Many years have passed, but this grudge has always been unforgettable. The Huo family knew that the crime was inevitable, so they made a desperate bet and united with the empress dowager to rebel and depose Liu Aiji.
However, this was already expected by Liu's illness. He not only secretly supported the forces of his relatives, but also laid a net in Xu Pingjun's case. The Huo family rebelled in one fell swoop, and he immediately took advantage of the situation and exterminated Huo Guang's family in one fell swoop.
This power struggle has gone through countless twists and turns, and in the end, Liu Ying has overthrown the Huo family by unexpected means and regained control of power. He first induced the Huo family to mess up, and then took the opportunity to take it by surprise and completely defeat it. This process can be described as carefully planned and step-by-step, reflecting the resourcefulness and determination of Liu Ai.
The End of Power: The Last Reign of Liu Aiji
After years of forbearance and layout, Liu Yi has finally overthrown the Huo Guang family and regained control of power. In this thrilling power struggle, he used unexpected means to induce the Huo family to throw themselves into chaos, and took the opportunity to completely defeat them by surprise.
Once the threat of the Huo family was cleared, Liu Ying immediately set about rectifying the dynasty. He granted amnesty to the whole world, promoted virtuous people from the people, and worked hard to make the people live and work in peace and contentment. At the same time, he also strengthened his relations with the Western Regions and made them subordinate to the Han Dynasty, thus further consolidating his dominance.
During his reign, Liu Yi has always paid attention to the people's livelihood and suffering, and has been diligent in pro-government. He is open-minded, willing to listen to the advice of virtuous ministers, and good at recognizing and employing people. It was precisely with this open-minded attitude that he was able to win widespread support among the government and the opposition.
It is worth mentioning that Liu Ai's punishment of the Huo Guang family also reflects his wisdom and benevolence. Although the Huo family's crimes were heinous, Liu Ying was not blindly cruel, but adhered to the principle of justice, and only punished the main culprit of the rebellion, and the rest were dealt with leniently. This way of dealing with it not only demonstrated his majesty, but also won the support of the people.
In the later part of his reign, Liu Ai had already done his best to think about the interests of the country and the people. He not only ordered the restoration of water conservancy, but also built a large number of buildings, so that agricultural production and commercial activities flourished. At the same time, he also attaches great importance to education, recruits wise men, and reserves a large number of talents for the country.
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Until the last moment of his life, Liu was still working hard for the long-term stability of the country. He experienced countless hardships and hardships in his life, but in the end, with his extraordinary wisdom and determination, he achieved the great cause of a generation of Ming monarchs and brought a long period of peace and prosperity to the Han Dynasty.