In the long history of Chinese feudal society, there was an emperor whose spirit of filial piety transcended the boundaries of the times and became a model for later generations. He is Liu Heng, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, an emperor who is close to his mother and filial piety, and his filial piety is not only reflected in the careful care of his mother, but also in his benevolence in governing the country and treating the people.
Liu Heng, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, whose story of filial piety has left a deep imprint on Chinese history. His mother, Bo Ji, was originally an illegitimate daughter named Bo Sheng in the Qin Dynasty, and Wei Yuan, a woman from the Wei royal family. At a young age, Bo Ji was in the spotlight for the prophecy of a scholar named Xu Ying, who predicted that she would give birth to the Son of Heaven in the future. However, this prophecy did not manifest itself in Bo Ji's early life, when she was first captured by Liu Bang and then sent to the palace's textile house, where she lived a difficult and insecure life. It wasn't until she was unexpectedly discovered by Liu Bang and included in the harem that her life took a turn for the better.
In the palace, although Bo Ji was favored by Liu Bang, this favor did not last long. However, she became pregnant with Liu Heng by chance, which became the most valuable wealth in her life. After Liu Heng was born, the mother and son were not particularly favored by Liu Bang, but they escaped the persecution of Empress Lu and finally inherited the throne unexpectedly. At this time, the prophecy of Bo Ji's wealth and wealth was truly realized.
However, when Liu Heng ascended the throne as emperor, his mother Bo Ji was bedridden due to illness, which lasted for three years. In these long three years, Liu Heng, as the emperor, could have not had to take care of his mother's daily life, but he chose to serve his mother in person. He personally visited his mother every day, accompanied her with his clothes, and took care of her diet and daily life. Liu Heng had to taste all the decoctions sent by the imperial doctor to ensure that the heat and cold were appropriate before letting his mother take them. His spirit of filial piety deeply touched the people around him and became a good story for later generations.
In addition to his filial piety to his mother, Liu Heng, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, was also reflected in his attitude towards the common people in the world. He is well aware of the truth of "filial piety first", so he has always adhered to the concept of filial piety first in the process of governing the country. After he ascended the throne, he issued the second holy decree on the content of relief for the poor, pension and honor, etc., which fully expressed his concern and love for the people. He stipulated that the elderly over eighty years old should be given one stone of rice, twenty catties of meat, and five buckets of wine every month; For the elderly over 90 years old, they will be given two horses of silk and three catties of silk. These measures not only made the old people feel the care and warmth of the imperial court, but also set an example of respecting the elderly for the whole society.
In addition, Emperor Liu Heng of the Han Dynasty also did a great thing to abolish torture. At that time, there was a scholar named Chun Yuyi who was sentenced to "corporal punishment" because he offended a powerful person in the course of practicing medicine. This is a very cruel punishment, which makes Chun Yuyi feel extremely desperate. However, he had an extremely sensible and filial youngest daughter, Chun Yu Tiying, who volunteered to be punished for her father. This filial piety deeply moved Emperor Liu Heng of the Han Dynasty, and he immediately convened his ministers to study and issue a decree abolishing corporal punishment. This move not only saved Chun Yuyi, but also brought about a more just and humane legal environment for society as a whole.
The filial piety spirit of Emperor Liu Heng of the Han Dynasty is not only reflected in the careful care of his mother, but also in his benevolent heart for governing the country and treating the people. He used his practical actions to interpret the true meaning and power of filial piety, and became a model for future generations. His deeds were included in the "Twenty-four Filial Piety" and became an important part of the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation. His spirit of filial piety not only influenced the social atmosphere and people's values at that time, but also set a precedent for later generations to govern the country and the family with filial piety.