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In 26 years without going to court, what happened to Wanli Emperor Zhu Yijun and how he became so "willful"
During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, a legendary and complicated emperor - Zhu Yijun, in his reign, there was a period of 26 years, he never stepped into the Jinluan Palace, did not deal with the government. This "willful" move not only made future generations talk about him, but also left a deep imprint in the long river of history. So, what happened to this emperor to become so "willful"?
Zhu Yijun, who has been brilliant since childhood, inherited the throne at the age of ten. When he first ascended to the throne, he was full of ambition and determined to revitalize the Ming Dynasty. However, as the years passed, he gradually realized that this vast empire was beyond his own control. The power struggles in the court, the strife in the harem, and the power schemes of the ministers all made him tired.
Above the court, Zhu Yijun needs to face various complex political relations. The intervention of harem forces such as the queen mother and the queen mother in the government made him feel the constraints of imperial power. For the sake of their own interests, the ministers intrigued and fought each other, which made him even more tired of the government. He began to doubt his own ability and worth, and gradually lost his enthusiasm for government affairs.
In addition to the disputes in the court, Zhu Yijun is also facing physical difficulties. According to historical records, he suffered from a serious illness in his later years and was physically weak. This physical condition made him even more incompetent for the heavy work of government, and he had to hand over power to cabinet ministers. However, as the power of cabinet ministers gradually expanded, they began to act recklessly and deceive their superiors and subordinates, which made Zhu Yijun feel even more powerless and angry.
In this situation of internal and external difficulties, Zhu Yijun began to seek a way to escape from reality. He was no longer willing to face cumbersome government affairs and complicated court relations, but chose to indulge in his own hobbies. He was passionate about literature, art, opera and other cultural activities, and often interacted with literati and scholars to seek spiritual solace and satisfaction. He began to build various gardens and buildings in the palace to create a comfortable living environment for himself. This way of life made him forget his troubles and pains for a while, but it also made him gradually distancing himself from government affairs and the governance of the country.
However, escaping is not a long-term solution. Over time, the Ming Dynasty's national power gradually weakened, and society was in turmoil. Various contradictions and problems have emerged one after another, plunging the country into an unprecedented crisis. However, at this time, Zhu Yijun was powerless to return to the sky. He continued to indulge in his own pleasures and was unwilling to face the problems and challenges of reality. His "willful" behavior not only plunged the country and nation into deep suffering, but also caused serious damage to his personal image and historical status.
So, what makes Zhu Yijun so "willful"? We can think about it from the following aspects:
1. The heaviness and shackles of imperial power. As the emperor, Zhu Yijun has supreme power, but at the same time, he also bears huge responsibilities. He needs to deal with all kinds of government affairs and maintain the stability and development of the country. However, this power and responsibility is not something that can be easily assumed. He felt the heaviness and constraints of imperial power, and gradually lost his enthusiasm for government affairs.
2. The strife in the court and the struggle in the harem. Zhu Yijun has to deal with a variety of complex political relationships. The intervention of the queen mother, the empress and other harem forces in the government made him tired, and the scheming and calculations of the ministers made him tired of the government and politics. These disputes and struggles made him lose confidence in the government.
3. Physical predicament and powerlessness. In his later years, Zhu Yijun was physically weak and unable to perform heavy government work. This physical condition made him feel even more powerless and angry. He began to doubt his own abilities and worth, and gradually fell into negativity.
Fourth, the ways and consequences of escapism. Zhu Yijun chooses to indulge in his hobbies to escape reality. However, this evasion did not bring real relief, but instead distanced him further from government affairs and the governance of the country, which eventually led to the deep suffering of the country and the nation.
The "willful" behavior of Zhu Yijun, the emperor of Wanli, has brought us a profound warning: a leader should have the courage to face real problems and challenges, and actively fulfill his duties and obligations. At the same time, we must also realize that power and responsibility go hand in hand, and having power also means taking on greater responsibility. Only in this way can we contribute to the prosperity and stability of the country and the nation.
So, what do you think of the "willful" behavior of Emperor Zhu Yijun of Wanli? Is he really unable to escape that predicament? Or is his choice itself an inevitability? These questions deserve our deep consideration and discussion.